Salutation
Dr.
First Name
Rebecca
Middle Name
Muhumuza
Last Name
Nalule
Qualification
Ph.D. Mathematics, Makerere University
Job Title
Senior Lecturer
Campus
Nagongera
Office Hours
On appointment
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Biography
Presently Dr. Nalule Rebecca Muhumuza is a Lecturer at Busitema University. Being a hardworking lady, Rebecca has chaired many associations including the Eastern Africa Network for Women in Basic sciences (EANWoBAS), Uganda Women Mathematicians (UGAWoM), and she has also served as a treasurer of The Uganda Mathematics Society (UMS).Before joining Busitema University in 2009, Dr. Rebecca was a secondary school Mathematics teacher at Luteete S.S where she served as the head of the Mathematics Department as well. She is a role model to the girls in Mathematics. She has inspired many girls in the field of sciences through Busitema university and the mentioned associations. Having attained a Ph.D. in Mathematical statistical Dr. Rebecca has expertise in data analysis and statistical modeling
Publications and Papers
- Mohammed, N., Jeevanandham, K., Ramalingam, A., Maheswari, R., Dhandapani, P. B., & Nalule, R.Rao, M. A., Jaradat, E. K., Devi, M. P., Dhandapani, P. B., Nalule, R. M., & Al-Hmoud, M. (2026).Hybrid modeling and forecasting of COVID-19: Integrating SEAIQHRD and GPR for improved predictions. BMC Infectious Diseases, 26, Article 12494.
- M. (2025). Quantum Extensions of Widder’s Formula via q-Deformed Calculus. Journal of Applied Mathematics. 2025(1) 5525705
- Rao, M. A., Jaradat, E. K., Devi, M. P., Dhandapani, P. B., Nalule, R. M., & Al-Hmoud, M. (2025).Modeling COVID-19 pneumonia and COVID-associated pulmonary aspergillosis: sensitivity analysis and optimal control.BMC Infectious Diseases.
- Onyami, L., Nalule, R. M., Mbabazi, F. K., & Muhumuza, A. K. (2025). CFD Analysis of Pressure and Velocity Profiles in Stenosed Carotid Arteries at Varying Degrees of Occlusion Open Journal of Fluid Dynamics. 13(4) 207--221.
- Kobusingye, S., Ssemwogerere, T., Muhumuza, A. K., & Nalule, R. M. (2025). Optimizing the Efficiency of Agricultural Direct Solar Dryers using Computational Fluid Dynamics. International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology (IJERT). 14 (6) ISSN: 2278-0181.
- Ali, A. D., & Nalule, R. M. (2025). Bayesian Modeling of Antenatal Care Utilization and Key Maternal Risk Factors in Mogadishu, Somalia Science.13(3) 123--133.
- Nekesa, D., Nalule, R. M., Kyomuhangi, A., Muhumuza, A. K., & Oyem, A. O. (2024). Optimization of Heat Transfer in Cassava Flour based Cake Baking: A Computational Fluid Dynamics Approach. WSEAS Transactions on Heat and Mass Transfer. 19,107- -113.
- Muhumuza, R. N., Nalule, R. M., Kyomuhangi, A., Mbabazi, F. K., Mwasa, A., Kadedesya, S., Nabirye, T., Nanyondo, J., Wamakote, L., & Muweesi, C. and others (2024). INTEGRATING STEM EDUCATION IN UGANDA’S HIGHER EDUCATION TO PRODUCE SKILLS REQUIRED TO STIMULATE INDUSTRIALISATION AND SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC GROWTH. THE UGANDA HIGHER EDUCATION REVIEW Учредители: National Council for Higher Education. 12(1) 13--30.
- Marjorie Sarah Kabuye and Nannyonga, Betty K and Nalule, Rebecca M and Mbabazi, Fulgensia K and Kyomuhangi, Annet and Mbabazi, Doreen S and Namusoke, Sylvia S and Namugaya, Jalira and Taliba,Caroline and Nakakawa, Juliet N (2023). Factors related to teenage pregnancy during the COVID-19 pandemic Springer Nature
- Muhumuza, Asaph Keikara and Muhumuza, Rebecca Nalule and Kumar, Santosh (2022). Extreme-Fixed Points of the Vandermonde Polynomial when Optimized over p-Normed Surfaces Defined by Univariate Polynomials.Konuralp Journal of Mathematics.10(2) 355--367
- Bodnar, O., Muhumuza, R. N., & Possolo, A. (2020). Bayesian inference for heterogeneity in meta-analysis. Metrologia, 57(6), 064004.
- Muhumuza, R., & Bodnar, O. (2020). On modeling the correlation as an additional parameter in random effects model. Theory of Probability and Mathematical Statistics.
- Muhumuza, R. N., Bodnar, O., Nzabanita, J., & Nsubuga, R. N. (2020). Determining influential factors in spatio-temporal models. In Demography of Population Health, Aging and Health Expenditures (pp. 347-357). Springer, Cham.
Presentations
- The 3rd Busitema University Science, Technology and Innovation Symposium USTIS2025
- The 18th Conference of Applied Stochastic Models and Data Analysis International Society and Demographics 2019 Workshop. 11-14 June 2019, Florence, Italy (Grand Hotel Adriaco)
- International Conference on Stochastic Processes and Algebraic Structures form theory Towards Applications, Västerås, Sweden, September 30th October 2rd, 2019.
- Strengthening Research and Postgraduate Training Mathematics in universities in Africa, Bishoftu, Ethiopia, August 5-6, 2019.
- Third networking and building future network- SIDA-ISP 2018. Theme: Strengthening Research in Mathematics in Universities with Sida-ISP support 20th to 24th August 2018, Entebbe, Uganda
- 3rd Conference on Inverse Problems in Africa School on 6 th – 10 th and 13 th – 15 th November 2017 held at Makerere University African Doctoral academy: BECOMING A LECTURER: TEACHING AND LEARNING IN HIGHER EDUCATION 2018.
- Faculty of Science and Education Busitema University writing Retreat July 3-8 2022. IPMS-APREA Scientific workshop 18 th - 21 st July 2022 UTALI HOTEL Nairobi
- The 18th Conference of Applied Stochastic Models and Data Analysis International Society and Demographics2019 Workshop. 11-14 June 2019, Florence, Italy (Grand Hotel Adriaco)
Professional Appointments
Lecturer Busitema University.
Research Focus
- Statistical Modelling (Spatio-temporal models, Time series, Random effects models, Mixed models )
- Biostatistics
- Data analysis
- Mathematical and Statistical Modelling
- Infectious Disease Dynamics
- Bayesian Inference and Data Analysis
- Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
- STEM Education and Higher Education Policy
Courses Taught
Probability Theory
Dynamical Systems
Statistical Inference
Differential Equations
Real Analysis
Research Methods
Numerical Analysis
Number theory
Calculus
Committees Served
Coordinator, RUN4Math9 – International Day of Mathematics (2025)
Departmental Timetable Representative, Faculty of Science and Education
Women in Mathematics mentorship programs; STEM outreach in secondary schools; academic leadership in national mathematics networks
Vice chair Person Liberty Worship Center Investments Cooperative Society 2016- date
Member of the Organization for women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD) 2022-
Chair activities Uganda Women Mathematicians, 2017-date
Node Coordinator Uganda: Eastern Africa Network for women in Basic science 2017- date
Treasurer Uganda Mathematics Society LTD, 2012-2016
Staff Type
Academic Staff