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Our Team

Meet the passionate individuals behind MAK-AI4D Data Portal

About Our Team

Our multidisciplinary team brings together leading researchers, data scientists, and developers from Makerere University's AI4D Hub. With expertise spanning artificial intelligence, machine learning, natural language processing, and healthcare informatics, we collaborate to create innovative solutions that address real-world challenges in Africa and beyond. Our team is committed to advancing responsible AI research, fostering knowledge sharing, and building sustainable data ecosystems that empower communities and drive meaningful impact.

Leadership Team

Dr. Andrew Katumba
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Dr. Andrew Katumba

Principal Investigator

Lecturer, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Makerere University. Lead, Marconi Research and Innovation Lab. Dr. Katumba's research focuses on AI for healthcare and medical imaging in low-resource settings, leading projects on cancer screening and healthcare digitization in collaboration with the Uganda Cancer Institute.

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Dr. Joyce Nakatumba-Nabende
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Dr. Joyce Nakatumba-Nabende

Co-Principal Investigator

Senior Lecturer, Department of Computer Science, Makerere University. Head, Makerere Artificial Lab. Dr. Nakatumba-Nabende's research spans AI, machine learning, NLP, and business process management, with a focus on capacity building, diversity, and responsible AI in Africa.

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Development Team

Building the technical foundation of our platform

Achuka Simon Allan
SA

Achuka Simon Allan

Data Scientist

Beijuka Bruno
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Beijuka Bruno

Data Scientist

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Research Focus

  • AI for Healthcare
  • Medical Imaging
  • Natural Language Processing
  • Machine Learning
  • Data Science