Dr. Hellen Namawejje, Makerere University, Uganda
Dr. Hellen Namawejje is a lecturer at Makerere University in Uganda, specializing in applied mathematics and statistics. She holds a Ph.D. from the Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (NM-AIST) in Tanzania, where her research focused on mathematical modeling of rotavirus disease among children in Uganda. With over eight years of academic and research experience, her expertise spans financial literacy, business and financial management, data analysis, development economics, and impact evaluation. Dr. Namawejje has held various academic roles, including lecturer positions at Makerere University since 2017 and Uganda Christian University from 2014 to 2016.
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Dr. Hellen Namawejje demonstrates outstanding qualifications, experience, and research impact, making her a compelling candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Below is a summary of her profile based on her academic achievements, research outputs, and contributions.
Education:
- 2024: CEGA Fellow, Northwestern University, USA
- Research Title: Impact of financial literacy training on cash savings in Uganda
- 2022 – 2024: Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Pretoria, South Africa
- Fellowship: Future Africa Research Leadership Fellowship (FAR-LeaF)
- Research Title: Financial awareness and literacy leadership
- 2019: Postdoctoral Fellow, Johns Hopkins University, USA
- Institution: Bloomberg School of Public Health
- Research Title: Research in Statistical Methods
- 2018: Postdoctoral Fellow, Brandenburg University of Technology, Germany
- Research Title: Understanding mathematical stochastic modelling
- 2012 – 2016: Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics, NM-AIST, Tanzania
- Thesis Title: Mathematical Modelling of Rotavirus Disease among Children in Uganda
- 2009 – 2011: M.Sc. in Applied Mathematics, University of Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania
- Thesis Title: Mathematical Modeling of Stress among TB patients in Uganda
- 2004 – 2007: B.Sc. Education (Mathematics and Economics), Makerere University, Uganda
Work Experience:
- 2017 – Present: Lecturer, Department of Statistical Methods and Actuarial Science, Makerere University, Uganda
- 2014 – 2016: Lecturer, Department of Computational Technology, Uganda Christian University, Uganda
Publication top Notes:
Modeling optimal control of rotavirus disease with different control strategies
Cited:14
Modeling optimal control of cholera disease under the interventions of vaccination, treatment and education awareness
Cited:9
Modelling the Effect of Stress on the Dynamics and Treatment of Tuberculosis
Cited:7
Mathematical model for the effects of treatment and vaccination controls on the dynamics of rotavirus disease with reference to Uganda
Cited:4
Modeling the impact of three dose vaccination and treatment strategies on optimal control of rotavirus disease
Cited:3