Academic Degrees
MSc. Technology Innovation and Industrial Development , Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda January 2019
B.Eng.Telecommunications Engineering, Kyambogo University, Kampala, Uganda February 2011
Ord.Diploma Electrical Engineering, Kyambogo University, Kampala, Uganda March 2005
Areas of Research Interest
Responsible Innovation Practices in Data Utilization
Policy Implications of Emerging Cybersecurity Technologies
Professional Skills Development for Engineering Students
Creating Safe Learning Environments and Career Alignment
Integrating Ethical Engineering Principles from Pedagogy to Practice
Research & Professional Profiles
Memberships
American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) April 2024 - Date
Engineering Education Research Network (EERN)- Africa October 2021- Date
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (IEEE) January 2015- Date
IEEE Women in Engineering March 2015- Date
IEEE Computer Society March 2016- Date
IEEE Education Society January 2018- Date
Experience (teaching, research, other highlights)
Graduate Research Assistant- Engineering Education Research January 2024-Date
Co-author – Handbook of Engineering Ethics Education - SEFI: Chapter 31: Assessing engineering ethics education leveraging stakeholder engagement in engineering programs 2024
Teaching Communication Systems Engineering, Computer Networks and Data Communications, Technical Report Writing, Engineering Ethics 2011-2023
Leadership Roles
Chair IEEE Women in Engineering January 2022 - December 2023
Vice-Chair IEEE Women in Engineering March 2015 - December 2021
Grants
Strengthening Engineering Education and Research (SEER) - Academic Without Borders, Canada August 2021 - August 2023
Project Title: Enhancing professional skills among engineering students during industrial internships
Awards
DAAD Germany In-Country Scholar for Masters Degree
Selected Publications
Matemba, E., Smith, L., Wolff, K., Inglis, H., Mogashana, D., Fouché, L., Gwynne-Evans, A., Campbell, A.L., Kwuimy, C., Nassar, S., Magara, I., Kloot, B., Hattingh, T., Raji, A., Musa, T, & Nyamapfene, A. (2023). Reflecting on a community of practice for engineering education research capacity in Africa: Where are we and where are we going? Australasian Journal of Engineering Education .https://doi.org/10.1080/22054952.2023.2233340
Nyamapfene, A., and Magara, I. (2022). Engineering ethics education for systemic change: A case for Sub-Saharan Africa. Proceedings of the 50th Annual SEFI Conference, Barcelona, Spain.