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

Nicholas Mukisa (PhD)

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Feb 2018 – Sept 2021PhD in Renewable Energy, sponsored by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade – MFAT, New Zealand, at Auckland University of Technology (www.aut.ac.nz) | Thesis Topic: Energy Business Initiative for Distributed Solar Photovoltaic Systems Adoption in Developing Countries: A Case of Uganda | Advisors: Dr. Ramon Zamora, Professor Tek Tjing Lie, Professor Quoqian Chen. 2021, http://hdl.handle.net/10292/14759
Oct 2014 – Oct 2016Master of Science in Energy Engineering, sponsored by the African Union Course work: Pan African University Institute of Water and Energy Sciences (Including Climate Change) PAUWES, Tlemcen, Algeria (www.pauwes.ac.dz) | Thesis Completion: Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, South Africa (www.sun.ac.za) | Advisor: Professor Ben A. Sebitosi. 2016, repository.pauwes-cop.net/handle/1/135
Aug 2009 – Jul 2012Bachelor of Science with Education, sponsored by the Government of Uganda | Subjects: Physics & Mathematics | Institution: Mbarara University of Science and Technology-MUST, Mbarara, Uganda (www.must.ac.ug)  
Feb 2007 – Dec 2008Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (U.A.C.E), Self-sponsored and school bursary | Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics | Institution: Uganda Martyrs High School Rubaga, Kampala, Uganda

Research Interests

Staff Publications

Title Cited by Year
Feasibility assessment of grid-tied rooftop solar photovoltaic systems for industrial sector application in Uganda N Mukisa, R Zamora, TT Lie Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments 32, 83-91 67 2019
Optimal tilt angle for solar photovoltaic modules on pitched rooftops: A case of low latitude equatorial region N Mukisa, R Zamora Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments 50, 101821 60 2022
Impact of household electricity theft and unaffordability on electricity security: A case of Uganda BM Wabukala, N Mukisa, S Watundu, O Bergland, N Rudaheranwa, … Energy Policy 173, 113411 41 2023
Solar home systems adoption in Sub-Saharan African countries: Household economic and environmental benefits assessment N Mukisa, MS Manitisa, P Nduhuura, E Tugume, CK Chalwe Renewable Energy 189, 836-852 29 2022
Assessment of community sustainable livelihoods capitals for the implementation of alternative energy technologies in Uganda–Africa N Mukisa, R Zamora, TT Lie Renewable Energy 160, 886-902 23 2020
Store-on grid scheme model for grid-tied solar photovoltaic systems for industrial sector application: Costs analysis N Mukisa, R Zamora, TT Lie Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments 41, 100797 23 2020
Viability of the store-on Grid Scheme model for grid-tied rooftop solar photovoltaic systems in Sub-Saharan African countries N Mukisa, R Zamora, TT Lie Renewable Energy 178, 845-863 21 2021
Store-on grid scheme model for grid-tied solar photovoltaic systems for industrial sector application: Benefits analysis N Mukisa, R Zamora, TT Lie Renewable Energy 171, 1257-1275 17 2021
Multi criteria analysis of alternative energy technologies based on their predicted impact on community sustainable livelihoods capitals: A case of Uganda N Mukisa, R Zamora, TT Lie Renewable Energy 182, 1103-1125 14 2022
Multi criteria analysis ranking of solar photovoltaic modules manufacturing countries by an importing country: A case of Uganda N Mukisa, R Zamora, TT Lie, X Wu, G Chen Solar Energy 223, 326-345 14 2021
Energy business initiatives for grid-connected solar photovoltaic systems: An overview N Mukisa, R Zamora, TT Lie Sustainability 14 (22), 15060 10 2022
Diffusion forecast for grid-tied rooftop solar photovoltaic technology under store-on grid scheme model in Sub-Saharan Africa: Government role assessment N Mukisa, R Zamora, TT Lie Renewable Energy 180, 516-535 9 2021
Analysis of solar cell temperature models used in solar photovoltaic simulating softwares N Mukisa, R Zamora, TT Lie 2019 IEEE PES GTD Grand International Conference and Exposition Asia (GTD … 9 2019
Feasibility assessment of grid-tied rooftop solar photovoltaic systems for industrial sector application in Uganda, Sustain. Energy Technol. Assessments 32 (2019) 83–91 N Mukisa, R Zamora, TT Lie 5 2019
Techno-economic performance assessment of selected power plants in Uganda B Akankunda, MS Adaramola, SK Nkundabanyanga, … International Journal of Sustainable Energy 43 (1), 2350980 3 2024
Economic and environmental assessment of alternative energy cooking technologies for households in Uganda I Nanteza, N Mukisa, BM Wabukala, M Samanya, H Murungi Scientific African, e02840 2 2025
What drives asset and resource stranding in the transition from fossils to clean energy? a systematic review RG Kemitare, M Nantongo, C Nakakaawa-Jjunju, N Mukisa, F Wasswa, … Frontiers in Energy Research 13, 1441767 1 2025
Electricity security in Uganda: Measurement and policy priorities BM Wabukala, O Bergland, N Mukisa, MS Adaramola, S Watundu, … Utilities Policy 91, 101844 1 2024
Shared Barrels, Divided Burdens. Strategies to Mitigate Stranded Assets and Resources in Uganda’s Fossil Fuel Sector RG Kemitare, MG Nantongo, C Nakakaawa-Jjunju, N Mukisa, F Wasswa, … Scientific African, e03363 2026
Visitor impact management and safety at cultural sites in Uganda: a case study of Wamala Tombs NK Mukisa Makerere University 2024

Projects/Grant

Jan 2024 to Present: UNESCO-TWAS Seed Grant for New African Principal Investigators | Project: Solar – Biogas Hybrid Energy System for Energy Transformation, period: 2024 – 2026

Oct 2025 to Mar 2026: London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) Funded | Project: Public transport commuting costs and worker decisions in the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area (GKMA), period: Dec, 2025 – June, 2026

Research Supervision

Recent Post Graduate Research Supervised to Completion
2025 Master Thesis: “Who Benefits from Uganda’s Electric Cooking Tariff? A Case of Greater Kampala Metropolitan” Institution: Makerere University Business School – MUBS, Kampala Uganda
2025 Master Thesis: “Assessment of Waste to Energy Potential of Universities: A Case of Organic Waste at Makerere University Business School” Institution: Makerere University Business School – MUBS, Kampala Uganda
2025 Master Thesis: “Assessment of Clean Energy Cooking Practices in the Police Barracks in Kampala, Metropolitan, Uganda” Institution: Makerere University Business School – MUBS, Kampala Uganda
2025 Master Thesis: “Applicability and Feasibility of Locally Available Biogas Purification Options in Uganda” Institution: Makerere University Business School – MUBS, Kampala Uganda
2024 Master Thesis: “Techno-Economic and Environmental Assessment of Lighting Options for Fishing in UgandaInstitution: Makerere University Business School – MUBS, Kampala Uganda
2024 Master Thesis: “Economic Viability of Biogas Energy Systems in Uganda: A Case of Households” Institution: Makerere University Business School – MUBS, Kampala Uganda
2024 Master Thesis: “Implementation of Mini-Grid Systems to Boost Electricity Demand: A Case Study of Innovative Aspects of Utilities 2.0 Project in Kiwumu Village, Mukono District” Institution: Makerere University Business School – MUBS, Kampala Uganda
2024 Master Thesis: “Mapping Energy Access in Rural Areas Based on the Multi-Tier Framework” Institution: Makerere University Business School – MUBS, Kampala Uganda
2023 Master Thesis: “Planning and Implementation of Sustainable, Decentralized Village Electricity Access Program: Case Study Ourda – Chad” Institution: Pan African University, Institute of Water and Energy Sciences (including Climate Change) – PAUWES, Tlemcen Algeria
2023 Master Thesis: “Assessment of Energy DSM in Institutions of Higher Learning Lecture Rooms” Institution: Makerere University Business School – MUBS, Kampala Uganda
2023 Master Thesis: “Economic and Environmental Assessment of Alternative Energy Cooking Technologies for Households: A Case of Uganda” Institution: Makerere University Business School – MUBS, Kampala Uganda
Recent Post Graduate Research Supervised to Completion
2025 Master Thesis: “Who Benefits from Uganda’s Electric Cooking Tariff? A Case of Greater Kampala Metropolitan” Institution: Makerere University Business School – MUBS, Kampala Uganda
2025 Master Thesis: “Assessment of Waste to Energy Potential of Universities: A Case of Organic Waste at Makerere University Business School” Institution: Makerere University Business School – MUBS, Kampala Uganda
2025 Master Thesis: “Assessment of Clean Energy Cooking Practices in the Police Barracks in Kampala, Metropolitan, Uganda” Institution: Makerere University Business School – MUBS, Kampala Uganda
2025 Master Thesis: “Applicability and Feasibility of Locally Available Biogas Purification Options in Uganda” Institution: Makerere University Business School – MUBS, Kampala Uganda
2024 Master Thesis: “Techno-Economic and Environmental Assessment of Lighting Options for Fishing in UgandaInstitution: Makerere University Business School – MUBS, Kampala Uganda
2024 Master Thesis: “Economic Viability of Biogas Energy Systems in Uganda: A Case of Households” Institution: Makerere University Business School – MUBS, Kampala Uganda
2024 Master Thesis: “Implementation of Mini-Grid Systems to Boost Electricity Demand: A Case Study of Innovative Aspects of Utilities 2.0 Project in Kiwumu Village, Mukono District” Institution: Makerere University Business School – MUBS, Kampala Uganda
2024 Master Thesis: “Mapping Energy Access in Rural Areas Based on the Multi-Tier Framework” Institution: Makerere University Business School – MUBS, Kampala Uganda
2023 Master Thesis: “Planning and Implementation of Sustainable, Decentralized Village Electricity Access Program: Case Study Ourda – Chad” Institution: Pan African University, Institute of Water and Energy Sciences (including Climate Change) – PAUWES, Tlemcen Algeria
2023 Master Thesis: “Assessment of Energy DSM in Institutions of Higher Learning Lecture Rooms” Institution: Makerere University Business School – MUBS, Kampala Uganda
2023 Master Thesis: “Economic and Environmental Assessment of Alternative Energy Cooking Technologies for Households: A Case of Uganda” Institution: Makerere University Business School – MUBS, Kampala Uganda

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