Academic qualifications
PhD in Energy Economics and Governance
MSC Finance and Accounting
BBAM_finance and accounting
Meet the staff
Our dedicated team of business experts brings a wealth of academic and industry experience to equip students with practical skills in leadership, strategy, finance, marketing, and operations. Committed to excellence, our staff foster innovation and critical thinking to prepare future business leaders
- Dr.
Joseph Elasu
- Assistant Lecturer
- jelasu@mubs.ac.ug
- +256772770548 / 702556631
Research Interests
Energy transition
Energy financing models
Energy entrepreneurship
Staff Publications
1. Elasu, J., Laura, O.A., Bagire, V. and Geofrey, N. (2026). Adoption of LPG among the refugees and host communities in Uganda: A behavioral perspective. ORSEA Journal.
2. Elasu, J., Kusemererwa, C., Mujabi, S., Ntayi, J.M. et al. (2026). Women’s ownership and control of household resources and cooking fuel transition in Uganda. Discover Global Society.
3. Elasu, J., Ntayi, J.M., Adaramola, M.S. et al. (2026). Household energy transition to clean cooking fuels: a systematic methodological review. Discover Global Society.
4. Elasu, J., Ntayi, J.M., Orobia, L.A., Adaramola, M.S. and Onyinyi, B. (2025). Transforming cooking practices in Uganda: transitioning toward clean energy solutions. Frontiers in Sustainability, 6, 1567398.
5. Elasu, J., Wabukala, B.M., Atuhaire, R., Olupot, C., Atukunda, R., Ntayi, J.M. et al. (2025). Sustainable humanitarian energy transitions: a review of interventions and challenges. SN Social Sciences, 5(5), 59.
6. Elasu, J., Ntayi, J.M., Adaramola, M.S., Buyinza, F., Atukunda, R. and Ngoma, M. (2024). Perceived satisfaction and household fuel transition: evidence from Ugandan households. Frontiers in Sustainability, 5, 1404806.
7. Elasu, J., Ntayi, J.M., Adaramola, M.S., Buyinza, F., Atukunda, R. and Ngoma, M. (2024). Climate shocks, adaptive mechanisms and household energy transition in Uganda. Discover Energy, 4(1), 12.
8. Elasu, J., Ntayi, J.M., Adaramola, M.S., Buyinza, F., Ngoma, M. and Atukunda, R. (2023). Gender role differentiation in household fuel transition decision-making: Implications for education and training in Uganda. Frontiers in Sustainability, 4, 1034589.
9. Elasu, J., Ntayi, J.M., Adaramola, M.S. and Buyinza, F. (2023). Drivers of household transition to clean energy fuels: a systematic review of evidence. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Transition, 3, 100047.
10. Elasu, J., Kimuli, B.R. and Adaramola, M.S. (2022). Cooking fuel choices of households in urban areas in Uganda: a multinomial probit regression analysis. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 40(2), 283–298.
11. Wabukala, B.M., Bergland, O., Otim, J., Elasu, J., Muwanga, R. and Adaramola, M.S. (2026). Keeping the lights on: Assessing energy dynamics and electricity security in Uganda. Energy, 330, 136581.
12. Kusemererwa, C. and Elasu, J. (2026). Energy entrepreneurship and innovations for rural development: a systematic literature review. SN Social Sciences, 6(6), 236.
13. Onyinyi, B., Katutsi, V.P., Elasu, J. and Nakamya, M. (2026). The nexus between perceived welfare benefits and sustained use of clean cooking technologies in Uganda. International Journal of Energy Sector Management, 20(3), 713–733.
14. Ocen, S., Elasu, J., Aarakit, S.M. and Olupot, C. (2025). Artificial intelligence in higher education institutions: Review of innovations, opportunities and challenges. Frontiers in Education, 10, 1530247.
15. Walugembe, A., Ntayi, J., Olupot, C. and Elasu, J. (2022). Adaptive behaviors in education institutions before and after COVID-19: A systematic literature review. Frontiers in Psychology, 13, 1017321.
