Mr. Dan Tigalana is an Environmental and Textile Engineer, holding MSc in Environmental Engineering of Taita Taveta University, Voi, Kenya, MSc of Textile Engineering of Moi University, Eldoret, Kenya and BSc degrees in Textile Engineering of Busitema University. He currently serves as an Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Polymer, Textile and Industrial Engineering , with strong research expertise in sustainable materials, process optimization, and environmental remediation.
•Achom, S. F., Tigalana, D., Kwikiriza, M., Kidega, R., Nibikora, I., Kavuma, C., & Lwanyaga, J. D. (2026). Phytoremediation of cyanide-laden mine tailings by lima beans (Phaseolus lunatus). Environmental Challenges, 23, 101454.
•Tigalana, D., Ouma, B. A., Ondiaka, M. N., Nibikora, I., Bongomin, O., & Lwanyaga, D. J. (2025). Lead (II) adsorption by KOH-modified rice straw biochar from battery wastewater: Adsorption optimization, isotherm, kinetic and thermodynamic studies. Environmental Challenges, 21, 101371. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envc.2025.101371
•Bongomin, O., Mwape, M. C., Mpofu, N. S., Bahunde, B. K., Kidega, R., Mpungu, I. L., Tumusiime, G., Owino, C. A., Goussongtogue, Y. M., Yemane, A., Kyokunzire, P., Malanda, C., Komakech, J., Tigalana, D., Gumisiriza, O., & Ngulube, G. (2025). Digital twin technology advancing industry 4.0 and industry 5.0 across sectors. Results in Engineering, 26, 105583.
•Tigalana, D., Alunda, B. O., Lee, Y. J., & Moro, K. (2023). Taguchi Design Optimisation of Adsorption of Methylene Blue Dye by Manganese (iv) Oxide Modified Maize Stalk Biochar. Carbon Skelton, 8.
•Nabuuma, R., Tigalana, D., & Otim, D. (2023). East African Journal of Engineering Effect of Cow Dung Ash and Recycled Concrete Aggregates on the Mechanical and Physical Properties of Concrete: Central Composite Design (CCD) Optimisation. East African Journal of Engineering, 6(1), 167–187.
•Musinguzi, A., Tigalana, D., Tumusiime, G., & Ildephonse, N. (2022). Development of antimicrobial cotton fabric application of dye from galisonga parviflora plant. Fascicle of Textiles, Leather Work, October, 37–42.
•Bongomin, O., Okello, C., Ocen, G. G., & Dan Tigalana. (2021). Agriculture 4.0: The Promises for Sustainable Agricultural and Food Systems. 1st Busitema University Science, Technology and Innovation Symposium 2021 (BUSTIS 2021) Agriculture, January, 0–9.