Department of Forestry
 

Daniel Waiswa

Academic Profile

  • Ph.D Graduate Fellow, Forest Biometrics and Geomatics. Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, Virginia USA. July 2006 – To Date.
  • M.Sc. Computer Science (Computer Information Systems) by coursework & dissertation, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda. April 2005
  • B.Sc. Forestry (First Class Hons.), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda. October 2000

Scientific Activities

  • Waiswa, D. 2007. Enhancing local communities’ access to forest resources: A case of Butto-Buvuma Joint Forest Management Project, Uganda. Oral presentation at the 2007 Fulbright Enrichment Seminar, Miami Beach Resort & SPA, Miami, Florida 2007.
  • Waiswa, D. 2006. Evaluating uncertainty in wood biomass estimates: A case of Kitgum District, Uganda. Poster presentation at Virginia Tech, 2006.
  • Waiswa, D., Jehopio, P.J and Gombya-Ssembajjwe, W.S. 2005. On computer digital elevation modeling of Cupressus lusitanica site suitability in Uganda using GIS. Poster presented at the XXII IUFRO World Congress, Brisbane, Australia August, 2005.
  • Waiswa, D. 2004. On computer digital elevation modeling of Cupressus lusitanica site suitability in Uganda using GIS. M.Sc. Thesis, Makerere University.
  • Waiswa, D. 2000. Regeneration and population structure of the alien tree species Measopsis eminii in Amani Nature Reserve, East Usambara Mountains-Tanzania. Tropical Biology Association Field Reports.
  • Waiswa, D. 2000. Natural regeneration of Maesopsis eminii in Ngereka Forest Reserve, Jinja District.  Special project report submitted to the Faculty of Forestry and Nature Conservation for the award of the degree of Bachelor of Science in Forestry of Makerere University.
  • Waiswa, D. 2000. Forest Management Plan of Nyabyeya Forest Plantation for the period 2000-2015. Case study report submitted to the Faculty of Forestry and Nature Conservation, Makerere University. (Unpublished). 
  • Agea, J.G, Obua, J., Namirembe, S., Buyinza, M. and Waiswa, D. 2005.  Agroforestry potential of Acacia senegal in the rangelands of Luwero and Nakasongola districts.  Uganda Journal of Agricultural Sciences 11:34-39.
  • Agea, J.G, Obua, J., Namirembe, S., Buyinza, M. and Waiswa, D. 2005.  Ecology and conservation of Acacia senegal in the rangelands of Luwero and Nakasongola districts. Uganda Journal of Agricultural Sciences 11:40- 46.

Memberships

  • Member, Forestry Graduate Students Association, Virginia Tech.
  • Editor, Uganda Forestry Association
  • Member, Uganda Wildlife Society
  • Member, East African Natural History Society
  • Member, Tropical Biology Association (UK) Alumni Association
  • Member, Network of the Earthwatch Institute, Europe.

Professional Experience

Teaching

  • October 2001 – To Date: Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Forest Management, Faculty of Forestry & Nature Conservation, Makerere University, Kampala-Uganda. Courses taught: Basic Computing Skills, Geographic Information Systems, Statistical Packages for Research Data Analysis (SPSS, MINITAB, MS Excel), Introductory Statistics, Forest Resource Assessment, Forest Management Planning, Land Use Policy and Law, Common Property Management, Natural Resources and Environmental Management, and Environmental Protection

Research Activities

      • Monitoring Forest Resources and Institutions in East Africa (2000- 2006)
      • On Computer Digital Elevation Modelling of Cupressus Lusitanica Site Suitability in Uganda using Geographic Information Systems (2003 – 2004)
      • The Natural Regeneration of Maesopsis Eminii in Ngereka Forest Reserve, Jinja District, Uganda (1999- 2000).
      • On-farm biodiversity in the Mabira buffer Zone (2001)

Consultancy

  • Dec. 2005.  Consultant with AIM Uganda on staff training in Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
  • Aug - Oct 2002 Consultant with United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in developing Forest Management Plans for Kyangwali and Kiryandongo Refugee settlements, Uganda.

Selected or Favorite Courses at Virginia Tech

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