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Dr Agaba Doreen
Team Chair and Contact Person, NAEC team - Uganda
Space Technology Agency Ltd Uganda
spacetechugatgmail.com
An Electrical Engineer with a Doctoral Degree from University of Cape Town, specialising in Space Science and Astrophysics, enthusiastic about advancing the Space Sciences for socio-economic development in Uganda by making use of technological research
Appointed as NAEC until: Aug. 1, 2027
Team Chair and Contact Person, NAEC team - Uganda
Space Technology Agency Ltd Uganda
spacetechugatgmail.com
An Electrical Engineer with a Doctoral Degree from University of Cape Town, specialising in Space Science and Astrophysics, enthusiastic about advancing the Space Sciences for socio-economic development in Uganda by making use of technological research
Appointed as NAEC until: Aug. 1, 2027
Dr Geoffrey Andama
Team Member, NAEC team - Uganda
Muni University
Dr. Geoffrey Andama is the Head of the Max Planck-Humboldt Research Unit at Muni University and a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellow at the Centre for Star and Planet Formation, Globe Institute of the University of Copenhagen. He has always been fascinated by the vast mysteries of the universe, including the formation of planets and planetary systems. His research combines planet formation simulations, disc chemistry, and modelling of protoplanetary discs to constrain the conditions that give rise to new worlds, which are key to understanding the origin and evolution of life on Earth. He is deeply passionate about mentoring young scientists and building a strong foundation for astrophysics research in sub-Saharan Africa and beyond. By fostering international collaboration, creating networks, and sharing knowledge, he aims to inspire and empower the next generation of African astronomers to explore the universe’s mysteries and make their mark in the global scientific community
Appointed as NAEC until: Aug. 1, 2027
Team Member, NAEC team - Uganda
Muni University
Dr. Geoffrey Andama is the Head of the Max Planck-Humboldt Research Unit at Muni University and a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellow at the Centre for Star and Planet Formation, Globe Institute of the University of Copenhagen. He has always been fascinated by the vast mysteries of the universe, including the formation of planets and planetary systems. His research combines planet formation simulations, disc chemistry, and modelling of protoplanetary discs to constrain the conditions that give rise to new worlds, which are key to understanding the origin and evolution of life on Earth. He is deeply passionate about mentoring young scientists and building a strong foundation for astrophysics research in sub-Saharan Africa and beyond. By fostering international collaboration, creating networks, and sharing knowledge, he aims to inspire and empower the next generation of African astronomers to explore the universe’s mysteries and make their mark in the global scientific community
Appointed as NAEC until: Aug. 1, 2027
Dr Cosmos Dumba
Team Member, NAEC team - Uganda
Mbarara University of Science & Technology
Academic Career:
PhD in Astrophysics from Friedrich Schiller University in Jena Germany in 2019
Lecturer of Physics at Mbarara University of Science & Technology (MUST) from 2010
Researcher in Astrophysics at the University of Zambia (UNZA) and Thueringer Landessternwarte Tautenburg (TLS)
Community Outreach:
Part of Outreach team at Kyambogo University's Max Planck Partnership Group (SEISMIC)
Team Member for the Stars Of HOpe (SOHO) Project, Astronomy for Mental health.
Research and Interests:
1. Radio Astronomy
2. Astronomy Education
3. Inclusive Astronomy
4. Wireless Networking for Communities
Appointed as NAEC until: Aug. 1, 2027
Team Member, NAEC team - Uganda
Mbarara University of Science & Technology
Academic Career:
PhD in Astrophysics from Friedrich Schiller University in Jena Germany in 2019
Lecturer of Physics at Mbarara University of Science & Technology (MUST) from 2010
Researcher in Astrophysics at the University of Zambia (UNZA) and Thueringer Landessternwarte Tautenburg (TLS)
Community Outreach:
Part of Outreach team at Kyambogo University's Max Planck Partnership Group (SEISMIC)
Team Member for the Stars Of HOpe (SOHO) Project, Astronomy for Mental health.
Research and Interests:
1. Radio Astronomy
2. Astronomy Education
3. Inclusive Astronomy
4. Wireless Networking for Communities
Appointed as NAEC until: Aug. 1, 2027
Contact
To get in touch with the NAEC team for Uganda please contact:
Dr Agaba Doreen via spacetechugatgmail.com
The Office of Astronomy for Education is hosted by the Haus der Astronomie on the campus of the Max Planck Institute for Astronomy in Heidelberg. The Office of Astronomy for Education is an office of the International Astronomical Union, with substantial funding from the Klaus Tschira Foundation and the Carl Zeiss Foundation. The Shaw-IAU Workshops on Astronomy for Education are funded by the Shaw Prize Foundation.
