Dr. Abubakar Mwasa

Salutation
Dr.
First Name
Abubakar
Last Name
Mwasa
Qualification
PhD., Mathematics, Linköping University, Sweden
Job Title
Senior Lecturer, Head of Department Mathematics
Campus
Nagongera
Office Hours
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Biography

Dr. Abubakar Mwasa is a mathematician and academic currently serving as Senior Lecturer and Head of the Department of Mathematics at Busitema University. He holds a PhD in Mathematics from Linköping University, an MSc from University of Dar es Salaam, and a BSc in Education (Mathematics/Physics) from Islamic University in Uganda.

Dr. Mwasa has lectured extensively in pure and applied mathematics, including calculus, linear algebra, differential equations, and mathematical modelling. His academic journey spans roles from Teaching Assistant to Senior Lecturer at Busitema University, alongside his ongoing position as Visiting Lecturer at IUIU.

His research focuses on mathematical analysis, particularly nonlinear elliptic equations, as well as epidemiology and modelling of infectious diseases. He has published in reputable international journals and contributed to studies on cholera dynamics and boundary value problems.

Dr. Mwasa has actively participated in international conferences and workshops across Africa and Europe, and has supervised postgraduate research in industrial mathematics. He is also engaged in academic leadership, curriculum development, and professional service within university and community institutions.

Presentations

• Attended and presented a paper entitled “Behaviour at infinity for solutions of a mixed nonlinear elliptic boundary value problem via inversion” at the Joint African-Nordic Conference at Makerere University, 27 – 29 October, 2022, Uganda.

• Gave a brief talk about Busitema University in the departmental meeting on 25th April, 2014 at Mathematics department board room, Tampere University of Technology.

Professional Appointments

2024 - to date - Head of Department, Department of Mathematics, Busitema University

 

Research Focus

•    Mathematical Analysis mainly Linear and Nonlinear Elliptic Equations in Rn
 
•    Metric Spaces, Epidemiology and Mathematical Modelling
 

Courses Taught
Vectors and Trigonometry
Vector Analysis
Calculus I, II, & III
Linear Algebra I & II
Classical Mechanics
Remedial/HEAC Mathematics
Elements of Probability and Statistics
Methods of teaching and learning of Mathematics
Staff Type
Academic Staff