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Bob Nakileza
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Dr. Bob Nakileza Mountain Resource Centre Geography Dept. Makerere University P.O. Box 7062 Kampala, 041 Uganda Phone: +256 78 (2) 47 03 44 Phone2: +256 41 531 261 E-mail: nakilezabob(at)gmail.com URL Institution: dl.dropbox.com/u/78509456/MRI-research_summaries/research%20summary_Bob%20Nakileza.pdf Personal URL: link Phone: +256 78 (2) 47 03 44 Phone2: +256 41 531 261 E-mail: nakilezabob(at)gmail.com URL Institution: dl.dropbox.com/u/78509456/MRI-research_summaries/research%20summary_Bob%20Nakileza.pdf Personal URL: link |
Additional functions:
Coordinator, Mountain Resource Centre, Makerere University
Focal point person, Global Research Network in Africa Mountains
Member, Adhoc National Committee on International Year of Mountains in Uganda
Key Publications of Bob Nakileza (up to ten) :
Taylor, R.G., Mileham, L., Tindimugaya, C., Majugu, A., Muwanga, A. and Nakileza, B. 2006. Recent glacial recession in the Rwenzori Mountains of East Africa due to rising air temperature. Geophysical Research Letters, 33, L20405, doi:10.1029/2006GL027606.
Nakileza, B., Majaliwa, G.J.M., and Nantubwe C. 2006. Occurrence of Landslides in Bushika sub county. Submitted to Mountain Research and Development journal.
Nakileza, B. 2007. Occurrence of landslides and challenges to rehabilitation of scars for improved human security in Mt Elgon, Uganda. International journ. For disaster management and risk reduction. 1 (1) 39-44. ISSN 1992-2744.
Nakileza B. 2005. Environmental controls and impacts of soil erosion in the eastern highlands of Uganda. In: Obua J., Nakileza B. and Ogwang, O. (Eds.). Mountain Ecosystems, Resources and Development in Uganda.
Nakileza, B. 2005. Soil degradation and associated sociological impacts in the drylands of Nakasongola district. PhD thesis submitted to University of Cape Town.
Expertise of Bob Nakileza:
| Expertise Category | Specific Expertise |
|---|---|
| Expert Type | Scientific / Fundamental Research |
| Topic Atmosphere | Global Warming |
| Topic Cryosphere | Glaciers |
| Topic Pedosphere | Soil Degradation / Erosion / Desertification |
| Soil Pollution and Restauration | |
| Geology / Sediments | |
| Topic Biosphere | Biodiversity |
| Topic Integrated Systems | Carbon Cycle |
| Nutrient Cycle / Food Chain | |
| Topic Ecosystems | Terrestrial Ecosystems |
| Topic Culture/History | Ethics / Cultural Values |
| Topic Sustainability | Ecological Sustainability |
| Methods | Data Collection - Measurement |
| Data Collection - Interviews, Questionnaires | |
| Data Collection - Documents, Archives | |
| Mountain Research Initiative | Long-term monitoring and analysis of indicators of environmental change in mount |
| Integrated model-based studies of environmental change in diff. mountain regions | |
| Process studies along altitudinal gradients and in associated headwater basins | |
| Sustainable land use and natural resources management |
Specialties of Bob Nakileza:
Soil degradation, Land use/cover monitoring
Future climate change impacts. Evaluation the sensitivity of Rwenzoris plant species.
Research Summary 2009
Last update: 3/9/16
Source of data: ProClim- Research InfoSystem (1993-2024)
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