Name: Annabella Basaza-Ejiri
Gender: Female
Department: Department of Information Technology
Title: Lecturer
Highest Qualification: Doctoral of Philosophy (PhD)
Area of specialisation: Digital Transformation, Health Informatics, Machine Learning, Evaluation studies, Mining SME’s, Information Security, Decision Enhancement Services, AI
Profile Summary
I have the expertise in Computer Science (Data Science) to provide leadership, training and motivation to effectively carry out the proposed research project. I have a great background on computer science with a blend of Information systems with trainings on data science, research ethics, and data analysis. I have supervised Masters and PhD students to completion in Data Science (machine learning and image processing), big data analytics, the Internet of Things, ICT4D, Ehealth, E-government, and Information Systems evaluation studies and have published in these areas as well. I have experience as a co-investigator on National Institute of Health (NIH) grant in Open Short Message Services (SMS) Implementation Study, and the National Institute of Alcohol and Alcoholism (NIAAA) Mobile technology to extend clinic-based alcohol counselling for Human Immuno Virus (HIV+s) in Uganda. I have expertise in handling national policy initiatives in Information and Communion Technology (ICT) as a board member with the National Information and Technology Authority Uganda (NITA-Ug), a board member of the Consortium of Medical Technologies (CAMTech) in Uganda. Handling National Innovation Support Programmes with the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance (MoICT&NG) as well as a co-chair on the National Research and Innovations Programme (NRIP) at the Ministry of Science Technology and Innovations (MoSTI). Though the above involvements I have attained vast knowledge and expertise in managing collaboration projects of this project proposed in Harnessing Data Science Innovations at both academic as well as policy and industry levels. As a results of the experiences, I am aware of the diverse data science training of Data scientists with an aim of enhancing innovations which builds on me expertise.
Research Publications
1. Campbell J, Aturinda I, Mwesigwa E, Habinka A, Kanyesigye M, Holden R, Siedner M, & Kraemer J. (2023). Behavioral Predictors of Intention to Use a Text Messaging Reminder System Among People Living With HIV in Rural Uganda: Survey Study, JMIR Hum Factors 2023;10:e42952, URL: https://humanfactors.jmir.org/2023/1/e42952, DOI: 10.2196/42952
2. Orem, J., Atuhe, I., Atuyambe, L., Jatho, A., Nalwadda, B., & Ejiri, A. H. (2023). Barriers to and facilitators of prostate cancer screening among men in Uganda prisons: Findings from a survey of 2565 prisoners.
3. Kabarungi, M., Ejiri, A. H., & Kawuma, S. (2023). Requirements for a Blended Learning Framework in Higher Educational Institutions in Uganda. European Journal of Science, Innovation and Technology, 3(2), 86-97.
4. Atuhe, I., Jatho, A., Nalwadda, B., Basaza-Ejiri, A. H., Atuyambe, L., & Orem, J. (2023). Barriers to and facilitators of prostate cancer screening among men in Uganda prisons. ecancermedicalscience, 17.
5. Kalungi, D., Ejiri, A. H., Kaggwa, F., & Kawuma, S. (2023). Requirements for the Development of an Ontology-Based Model for Efficient and Effective Delivery of Career Guidance: A Case of South-Western Uganda. European Journal of Science, Innovation and Technology, 3(1), 224-237.
6. Godfrey, L., & Ejiri, A. H. (2022). Tacit Knowledge Management System Practices in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in Developing Economies: A Systematic Literature Review, London Journal of Research in Humanities and Social Sciences, 22 (17): 47 – 74.
7. Tuhame M. K, Habinka A, Maiga G, and Kayondo B.N, (2022) Towards a conceptual model for developing a career prediction system for students subject selection at Secondary school level, African Conference of Information Systems and Technology, Malawi, DigitalCommons @Kennesaw State University, 1 -11.
8. Richard Ntwari, Annabella E. Habinka & Fred Kaggwa, (2021). Enhancing Bring Your Own Device Security in Education, Volume 2, Journal of Science & Technology, 69-86, Published on 15/10/2021, doi.org/10.55662/JST.2021.2401 Available at https://jst.thelawbrigade.com/article/enhancing-bring-your-own-device-security-in-education/
9. Ntwari, R., Habinka A.E., & Kaggwa, F., (2022). BYOD Systematic Literature Review: A layered approach, European Journal of Technology, 6(1): 69 – 85, 2022, ISSN 4520-4738
10. Nakayuki M., Basaza A.H.D, & Namatovu H.K. (2021). Challenges affecting health referral systems in Low-and Middle-Income Countries: A Systematic Literature Review, European Journal of Health Sciences, ISSN 2520-4645 (online), Vol.6, Issue 3, pp 33 – 44, 2021
11. Mutungi F., Baguma R., & Basaza-Ejiri A.H.D., (2021). Model for context-fitting mobile services for monitoring delivery of public health services, American Journal of Data, Information and Knowledge, Vol 2 Issue 1 pp. 1 – 23, 2021, ISSN 2520-0495 (Online) (https://doi.org/10.47672/ajdikm.660)
12. Mpangwire V. Ejiri A.H, Kaggwa F. (2020) Technological Factors and adoption of Unified Identification Systems (UIDS) among Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) in Uganda; A Quantitative Perspective, European Journal of Technology, Vol 4, Issue 1 pp 1 – 15, ISSN 450-4738.
13. Mpangwire V. Habinka A.E , Kaggwa F. (2020) Environmental Factors: Examining the Analytical Power of its dimensions in explaining the Adoption of a Unified Identification System of MDAs in Uganda, International Journal of Electronic Government Research, Vol 16 Issue 4, DOI: 10.4018/IJEGR.2020100104
14. Musana E, Basaza-Ejiri A.H (2020) Causes of restocking delays in absence of real time inventory tracking of Airtel airtime, Journal of Data Analysis and Information Processing, Volume 8(1): 320-340. ISSN Online: 2327-7203 ISSN Print: 2327-7211 https://www.scirp.org/pdf/jdaip_2020111614050569.pdf
15. Musana E, Okello W, Basaza-Ejiri A.H (2020) Real time inventory tracking model in the Distribution supply chain of Airtel airtime, International Journal of New Technology and Research 6(7): 46 – 53.
16. Muhaise H, Ejiri A.H, Muwanga-Zake, Kareyo M., (2020) The research philosophy dilemma for Postgraduate Student researchers, International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRS) 7(5) 201 – 204.
17. Mugenyi R, Rusenzweig.J, Ejiri A.H. (2019) Influence of Information Technology Project Management to Agriculture Sector in Uganda, International Journal of Computer Trends and Technology (IJCTT): 67(12) 71 – 81.
18. Wasswa. W, Ware. A, Basaza-Ejiri. A.H and Obungoloch. J. (2019) A Pap Smear analysis tool (PAT) for detection of cervical cancer from pap-smear images, BioMedical Engineering Online 2019 (18)16: 1-22. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12938-019-0634-5
19. Wasswa W. Basaza-Ejiri. A.H and Ware. A (2019). Automated Diagnosis and classification of Cervical Cancer from pap-smear images, IST-Africa Conference Paper, Next Generation Computing, IST Africa Conference 2019 paper 2 Pages 1- 11
20. Wasswa. W, Ware. A, Basaza-Ejiri. A.H and Obungoloch. J. (2018) A review of image analysis and machine learning techniques for automated cervical cancer screening from pap-smear images, Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine 164 (1) 155-172.
21. Wasswa W. Ware. A and Basaza-Ejiri. A.H (2018) Automated Nucleus Detection and Segmentation in Pap-smear Images using Fast Matching, Adaptive Thresholding and Morphological Operations, Journal of Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine, Pages 1-12.
22. Nahuriria E. and Basaza-Ejiri. A. H (2018) Evaluating The Adoption of Health Information Systems in Mengo and Nsambya Hospitals, Kampala, Uganda, International Journal of Computer Trends and Technology (IJCTT), Volume 58 Issue 1-13, ISSN 2231 -2803
23. Wasswa W. Basaza-Ejiri. A.H and Ware. A (2018). Application of Image Analysis and Machine Learning Techniques in Automated Diagnosis and Classification of Cervical Cancer from pap-smear images: A Review Article, Specialist Interest, Application, Nationally funded research programme, Technical Paper, Future Emerging Technologies, IST-Africa Conference Paper, Next Generation Computing, IST Africa Conference 2018 paper 89 Pages 1- 11
24. Mugonza R and Basaza-Ejiri A.H (2018) Issues Affecting Health Research Collaborations based on Cloud Computing, International Journal of New Technology and Research (IJNTR) Volume 4 Issue 9 – September pages 30 – 38. ISSN- 2454-4116,
25. Mugonza R. Basaza-Ejiri. A. H. (2018) A Health Research Collaboration Cloud Architecture. International Journal on Cloud Computing Services and Architecture (IJCCSA) ISSN: 2231 – 5853(Online); 2231 – 6663(Print)
26. Wasswa W. Basaza-Ejiri. A.H and Ware. A (2018). Application of Image Analysis and Machine Learning Techniques in Automated Diagnosis and Classification of Cervical Cancer from pap-smear images: A Review Article, Specialist Interest, Application, Nationally funded research programme, Technical Paper, Future Emerging Technologies, IST-Africa Conference Paper, Next Generation Computing, IST Africa Conference 2018 paper 89 Pages 1- 11.
27. Uzoka. F, Osuji J, Basaza-Ejiri. A.H, Akpan-Ekpo. E, Obot. O, Nwaneri. O.J, Nwokoro. C. (2018) A Soft-Computing Model for Diagnosis of Typhoid Fever, 4th World Nursing Healthcare Conference, Rome, Italy July 22nd – 24th 2018.https://worldnursing.innovincconferences.com/index.php/home/venue)
28. Mugenyi R. Rusenzweig. J. Habinka. A. (2018). Application of Geographical Information Systems In Decision Making of IT Infrastructure Supply Companies in Uganda, International Journal of Research Publications, Vol 9 Issue 1 July
29. Boshoff. N, Basaza-Ejiri A. H, Tise .E (2018) Internationally linked authors in Uganda, East Africa: An example of author-level bibliometrics for a developing country, 168: 1-10.
30. Nanyombi A. and Ejiri A.H (2016). Factors Influencing the Adoption of Mobile Health in Uganda Health Facilities: A Case Study of Mobile Tracking System in Kayunga, American Scientific Research Journal for Engineering, Technology, and Sciences (ASRJETS); ISSN (Print) 2313-4410, ISSN (Online) 2313-4402 © Global Society of Scientific Research and Researchers VOL 23 ISSUE 1 accessible from http://asrjetsjournal.org/index.php/American_Scientific_Journal/article/view/1905/849
31. Muhaise H and Ejiri A.H (2016). Factors Influencing District Health Information Software Version 2 Success – A Case of the Greater Bushenyi Districts, Uganda; American Scientific Research Journal for Engineering, Technology, and Sciences (ASRJETS) ISSN (Print) 2313-4410, ISSN (Online) 2313-4402 © Global Society of Scientific Research and Researchershttp://asrjetsjournal.org/index.php/American_Scientific_Journal/article/view/1815/911
32. Banshanga. M and Ejiri A.H (2016); Evaluating the Adoption of ElectronicHhealth records (ehr) in referral hospitals, uganda; ISSN 2305-1493; IJSK Vol 8 Issue – 1; July. 2016. Vol. 8, No.1 ISSN 2305-1493 International Journal of Scientific Knowledge Computing and Information Technologyhttp://www.ijsk.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/1-ELECTRONIC-HEALTH-RECORDS-EHR.pdf
33. Connolly R, Miller J, Uzoka F, Lunt B, Schroeder M, Miller C, Habinka A (2016). Red Fish Blue Fish: Re-examining Student Understanding of the Computing Disciplines, Association of Computing Machinery, SIGITE’16, September 28-October 1, 2016, Boston, MA, United States. Copyright 2016 ACM 1-58113-000-0/00/0010
34. Wasswa, W. Ngobye M. Habinka A (2016). A Low Cost Lecture Webcasting Platform for Limited Bandwidth: Towards an Integrated Platform for an Engineering Curriculum Content Sharing and Management among Universities. The International Conference on Embedded Systems and Trends in Teaching Engineering, the Desire project, on 11 – 15th September 2016. http://www.desiresymposium.com /images/SESSION _PROGRAMME_1.pdf
35. Basaza-Ejiri. H.A.D 2013, Access Control to Classified Facilities – Magnetic Strip Access Control, Lambert Academic Publishing, ISBN 978-3-659-44499-9
36. Basaza, H.A.D. 2012, Decision Enhancement Studio for Starting a Miners Enterprise in Uganda, The University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.
37. Ejiri A.H., and Sol H.G., (2012), Decision Enhancement Services for Small and Medium Enterprise Start-ups in Uganda, Hawaii International Conference on Systems Sciences (HICSS-45) – IEEE, 4th – 7 th January 2012, pp:1430-1439.
38. Habinka E.A., (2011). Decision Enhancement For Starting Clay Mining Enterprises in Uganda, 1st International Conference on Clays and Clay Minerals in Africa and 2nd International Conference on Geophagia in South Africa, An Innovative Perspective on the Role of Clays and Clay Minerals and Geophagia on Economic Development, 19-21 Oct 2011, Bloemfontein, South Africa. Editors: G-I.E. Ekosse, L. de Jager, and V.M. Ngole, ISBN: 978-0-629-51541-2 available onhttp://www.claymineralsafrica.co.za/html/ebook2.html#toc.
39. Habinka A., Sol. H.G., and Baryamureeba V., (2009). “Knowledge Management for Small and Medium Enterprises in Developing Countries – Uganda: A Studio Based Approach”, Conference proceedings of European Conference on Intellectual Capital: INHollanda University of Applied Sciences, Haarlem, the Netherlands: April 28–29, 2009, ISBN: 987-1-906638-30-6CD, pp.246 – 253.
40. Habinka A., Sol. H.G., and Baryamureeba V., (2009). “Approaches towards Effective Knowledge Management for Small and Medium Enterprises in Developing Countries – Uganda” IST-Africa 2009 Conference Proceedings, IIMC International Information Management Corporation, 2009, ISBN: 978-1-905824-11-3: May 6-8 2009, Munyonyo Resort Ggaba, Kampala.http://www.ist-africa.org/Conference 2009/default.asp?page=paper-repository
41. Musinguzi. M and Ejiri.A.H. (2016). Trends in the Degradation of Freshwater Urban Wetlands in Kampala, Uganda: A Case Study of Lubigi Wetland. International Journal of Research in Earth & Environmental Sciences June. 2016. Vol. 4. No.3 ISSN 2311-2484 http://www.ijsk.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/1-Land-degradation.pdf
Awards / Grants Won
1. The Royal Academy of Engineering’s Africa Prize, 50,000 Euro, Role: mentor
2. Harnessing Mathematical Modelling for the dynamics and control of malaria in Uganda: Beyond the Data and Tools, Funders: Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation: Amount: 10000USD, Role: Co-Investigator (March 2024 – March 2025) Role: Co- Investigator
3. Tackling Youth Unemployment: Aligning University Training to Industry Skills Demand through a University-Industry Communication Model” under the MakRIF Round 5, 2023-2024 – 139M UGX: Role: Principle Investigator
4. Health Workers’ experiences, preferences and use of digital payments at the National Referral Hospitals in Uganda, Funders: Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation: Amount: 4000USD, Role: Mentor (Nov 2022 – March 2023 Role: Principle Investigator and Mentor
5. Understanding Barriers to and Facilitators of Prostate Cancer Screening among Men in Uganda Prisons so as to Design and Implement Interventions to Increase Prostate Cancer Screening Uptake in Prison Settings, Amount: 149,000USD, Role Biostatistician
6. Prisons Telederma Project: Amount: 249,000USD, Role: ICT Expert
7. Mobile Phones Adoption Model for Self-Management of the Elderly Outside Hospital, Funder: HEPI – Amount: 5000USD, Role: Mentor
8. Intra-Africa Academic Mobility Scheme, EACEA/07/2016 – 581261-PANAF-1-2016-1-KE-PANAF-MOBAF5 ABEM – September 2016 – 2021: Purpose: African Biomedical Engineering Mobility: Building needs-based healthcare technology competencies. Role: Coordinator Amount: 1,380,000Euros
9. Developing the East African Science Technology and Innovations (STI) Policy EASTECO, Role: Co-Principal Investigator (Science and Technology Expert) March 2018 – September 2018 Amount: 60,000USD
10. NIH K23 MH099916 (PI: Siedner) 07/08/13 – 06/30/18 Title: Behavioral Aspects of Low-cost Medical Devices to Improve HIV Care
Purpose: To develop a technology acceptance model for behavioral evaluation of novel, patient-centered interventions in resource-limited settings. Role: Co-Investigator Amount: 38,173USD
11. Bacca Foundation (PI: Data) 1/11/12 – 1/11/18
Title: Consortium for Affordable Medical Technologies (CAMTech) Role: Co-Investigator Amount: 500,000USD
12. Micro research initiative – Canada 01/10/16 – 30/08/17
Title: Understanding Factors Contributing to Teenage Pregnancy in Kabingo Sub-county, Isingiro District, Uganda Role: Co-Investigator Amount: 2000USD
13. World Bank- Ministry of Health Project 01/02/16 – 30/06/17
Title: Development of Unified Infrastructure and Implementation Plan for Interconnecting health facilities Amount: 100,000USD Role: Principal Investigator
14. Mount Royal University, CANADA (PI: Janet Miller) 01/07/16 – 31/08/17
Title: Investigating Students’ Knowledge of the Computing Sub-Disciplines: Purpose: Recommendations for Career Counselors’ and Curriculum Developers Role: Co-Investigator Amount: 22,000CaUSD
15. ISP: UPPSALA University 01/02/16 – 30/08/16 Title: Gender Enhancement in Science and Technology in Mbarara: Role: Co-Investigator Amount: 50,000Sec
16. National Communications Conference: September 15th – 16th 2016
Purpose: Linking Academia to Industry for Innovations Role: PI: Amount: 44,950,000/=
17. Carnegie Africans in the Diaspora: (2015) (Dec 1st 2014 – Jan 15th 2015)
Capacity Building and Research – Prof. Faith-Michael Uzoka
18. Fulbright Scholar (2015 – 2016)
Capacity Building, Curriculum development and Research Prof. Thomas Parks – University of Colgate Newyork
Teaching interests
Systems Analysis and Design, Digital Forensics Investigation, Computer Security, Research methodology, Project management and Organizational Change Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, ICT4D, Computer Crimes, Management Information Systems and Communication Skills, Networking and many others in Information Systems, Computer Science and Information Technology
Research Interests
Information Systems, Data Science & AI, ICT4D, Health Informatics, Digital Forensics, Cyber Security
Professional Body Memberships
a) 2022 – to date International Information System Security Certification Consortium ISC2
b) 2010 – to date Association of Computing Machinery (ACM),
c) 2010 – to date Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE),
d) 2016 – to date Association of Information Systems (AIS),
Students Supervised
PhD Students Graduated
1. Wasswa William: 2016/PhD/076/PS A DIGITAL PATHOLOGY PLATFORM FOR AUTOMATED DIAGNOSIS AND CLASSIFICATION OF CERVICAL CANCER FROM PAP-SMEAR IMAGES. (DIGPATH)
2. Viola Mpangwire: 2018/PhD/003/PS ENHANCING ADOPTION OF A UNIFIED IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM IN UGANDAN MINISTRIES, DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES (MDAs)
3. Richard Ntwari: 2017/PhD/071/PS Model for enhancing security in a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) environments
4. Dickson Kalungi: 2019/PhD/025/PS AN ONTOLOGY-BASED MODEL FOR EFFECTIVE CAREER GUIDANCE A CASE OF SOUTH WESTERN-UGANDA
5. Moreen Kabarungi: 2017/PhD/102/PS: AN ADAPTIVE FRAMEWORK TOWARDS BLENDED LEARNING ADOPTION IN HIGHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS: A CASE STUDY OF SOUTH WESTERN UGANDA
6. Mutungi Fredrick: 2013/PhD/017 CONTEXT-FITTING MOBILE SERVICES FOR MONITORING THE DELIVERY OF PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES
On going PhD Students
1. Patrick Muinda 2020/HD05/24361U A Framework for Digital Transformation in Technical, Vocational Education and Training Institutions in Uganda
2. Joseph Wanambwa 2019/HD05/25306U AN INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY- ENABLED MODEL FOR INCREASED VACCINE UPTAKE DURING PANDEMICS: A CASE OF UGANDA
3. Tuhame Moses Kamondo 2019/HD05/30054U A Model for Enhancing Students’ Career Selection: A Perspective of the Social Cognitive Career Theory
4. Luyimbazi Godfrey 2017/HD05/2524U Managing tacit knowledge in higher education institutions: A collaboration engineering approach
Students Supervised
PhD Students Graduated
1. Wasswa William: 2016/PhD/076/PS A DIGITAL PATHOLOGY PLATFORM FOR AUTOMATED DIAGNOSIS AND CLASSIFICATION OF CERVICAL CANCER FROM PAP-SMEAR IMAGES. (DIGPATH)
2. Viola Mpangwire: 2018/PhD/003/PS ENHANCING ADOPTION OF A UNIFIED IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM IN UGANDAN MINISTRIES, DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES (MDAs)
3. Richard Ntwari: 2017/PhD/071/PS Model for enhancing security in a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) environments
4. Dickson Kalungi: 2019/PhD/025/PS AN ONTOLOGY-BASED MODEL FOR EFFECTIVE CAREER GUIDANCE A CASE OF SOUTH WESTERN-UGANDA
5. Moreen Kabarungi: 2017/PhD/102/PS: AN ADAPTIVE FRAMEWORK TOWARDS BLENDED LEARNING ADOPTION IN HIGHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS: A CASE STUDY OF SOUTH WESTERN UGANDA
6. Mutungi Fredrick: 2013/PhD/017 CONTEXT-FITTING MOBILE SERVICES FOR MONITORING THE DELIVERY OF PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES
On going PhD Students
1. Patrick Muinda 2020/HD05/24361U A Framework for Digital Transformation in Technical, Vocational Education and Training Institutions in Uganda
2. Joseph Wanambwa 2019/HD05/25306U AN INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY- ENABLED MODEL FOR INCREASED VACCINE UPTAKE DURING PANDEMICS: A CASE OF UGANDA
3. Tuhame Moses Kamondo 2019/HD05/30054U A Model for Enhancing Students’ Career Selection: A Perspective of the Social Cognitive Career Theory
4. Luyimbazi Godfrey 2017/HD05/2524U Managing tacit knowledge in higher education institutions: A collaboration engineering approach
Office Address
Makerere University,
College of Computing and Information Sciences,
School of Computing and Informatics Technology,
Information Technology Department,
P.O 7062, Kampala, Uganda