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Our Staff

Meet our dedicated faculty members and staff who are committed to your success.

Faculty Members

Our experienced and passionate faculty members are here to guide you through your academic journey.

Dr. Ivan Gumula

Dr. Ivan Gumula

Head of Department

Organic Chemistry

Dr. Ivan specializes in organic synthesis and natural products chemistry. He has published over 30 research papers and currently leads the Organic and Natural Product lab.

Dr. Justus Masa

Dr. Justus Masa

Senior Lecturer

Physical Chemistry

Dr Justus Masa specializes in electrocatalysis and energy conversion, focusing on low-cost catalysts for clean energy systems. He leads the FlowPhotoChem project, developing photoelectrochemical reactors for CO₂ conversion.He is alos the patron of CHETESA

Mr. Akampurira Denis

Mr. Akampurira Denis

Assistant Lecturer

Natural Products Chemistry

Mr. Denis focuses on the chemistry of medicinal plants and their applications in drug discovery. He is also the faculty advisor for the Chemistry Technology Students Association.

Support Staff

Our support staff works tirelessly to ensure the smooth operation of our programs and facilities.

Mr. Olado Simon Peter

Mr. Olado Simon Peter

Laboratory Technician

Chemistry Department

Mr. Olado manages the chemistry teaching and research laboratories, ensuring all equipment is functional and safe for student use. He has over 6 years of experience in laboratory management.

Mr. Alex kalisa

Mr. Alex kalisa

Laboratory Technician

Chemistry Department

Mr. Kalisa is responsible for maintaining chemical inventories and assisting with laboratory preparations. He has expertise in analytical instrumentation and safety protocols.