Assist. Prof. Dr. Komal Bansal, Dev Samaj College for Women, Affiliated to Panjab University Chandigarh, India,
Dr. Rebecca Alowo is a distinguished researcher whose work bridges the gap between engineering and societal impact. Her research in sustainable groundwater management and WASH has transformed lives in Uganda and beyond. Her teaching and advocacy roles complement her research, highlighting her as a well-rounded candidate with an excellent balance of academic rigor, leadership, and practical impact.
Publication Profile
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Experience:
Dr. Alowo is currently a Lecturer in the Department of Civil Engineering Technology at the University of Johannesburg, where she teaches courses such as Hydraulics, Water Reticulation Design, and Water & Wastewater Engineering. Since 2020, she has integrated innovative online teaching methods and assessment tools. Previously, she served as a lecturer at Central University of Technology, Vaal University of Technology, and the University of Free State, focusing on Strength of Materials and supervising master’s students. She also participated in consultations for the Water Technologies Demonstration Programme and reviewed research for international conferences. During her time at the University of Cambridge, she contributed to sustainable development projects, including the Cornwall Sustainable Development Plan and the evaluation of the Cambridge Guided Busway.
Educational :
Dr. Rebecca Alowo earned her Doctor of Engineering in Civil Engineering from the Central University of Technology, Free State, South Africa, where she conducted groundbreaking research on sustainable groundwater management through hydrological parameter modeling in the Modder River Catchment (2016–2021). She completed her Master of Philosophy in Engineering for Sustainable Development at the University of Cambridge, UK (2008–2009), focusing on community water resources management as a driver of development in Uganda. Her academic journey also includes a Post-Graduate Diploma in Project Planning and Management from Uganda Management Institute, Kampala, Uganda (2005–2006), and a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with honors from Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda (1998–2003). Earlier, she excelled in her secondary education at Mt. St Mary’s College Namagunga, earning distinctions in key subjects for both her Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education and Uganda Certificate of Education.
Awards & Fellowships:
Dr. Alowo successfully lobbied for the establishment of Uganda’s WASH Parliamentary Forum and was recognized for her contributions to ICT-based solutions in water and sanitation management.
Technical Skills:
Dr. Alowo is proficient in GIS-based Management Information Systems and advanced hydrological modeling tools. She is also skilled in leveraging e-learning platforms such as Blackboard for modern teaching methodologies.
Publication Top Notes:
- Title: An Investigation on Construction Project Development Planning Delays in South Africa
- Authors: Nyaga Githae, B.; Hagir, H.; Alowo, R.
- Year: 2024
- Citations: 0
- Title: GIS-based Vulnerability Model Assessment of The Alexandra Jukskei Catchment in South Africa
- Authors: Gadisi, V.; Alowo, R.; Nkhonjera, G.
- Year: 2024
- Citations: 0
- Title: Apps for Monitoring of Hydrological Parameters in the Alexandra Jukskei Catchment in South Africa
- Authors: Achiro, D.; Alowo, R.; Nkhonjera, G.
- Year: 2024
- Citations: 0
- Title: Understanding Land Use Planning and Sustainable Development from the Perspective of Smart Groundwater Monitoring
- Authors: Kubuya, A.K.; Alowo, R.; Nkhonjera, G.
- Year: 2023
- Citations: 0
- Title: Pollution in the Urban Environment: A Research on Contaminated Groundwater in the Aquifers Beneath the Qoboza Klaaste (QK) Building at University of Johannesburg in South Africa
- Authors: Patience, D.; German, N.; Jeffrey, M.; Alowo, R.
- Year: 2023
- Citations: 0
- Title: A Modelling Framework for Groundwater Sustainability in the Upper Orange Catchment of South Africa
- Author: Alowo, R.
- Year: 2023
- Citations: 0
- Title: Characterisation of Local Borehole Water within the Platinum Belt in Mokopane, Limpopo, Republic of South Africa
- Authors: Weber, M.E.; Alowo, R.; Nkhonjera, G.
- Year: 2023
- Citations: 0
- Title: Implementing a Groundwater Monitoring System in the Jukskei River Catchment: A TypeScript and MySQL Approach
- Authors: Achiro, D.; Alowo, R.; Nkhonjera, G.
- Year: 2023
- Citations: 0
- Title: The Development of an Application for Groundwater Management in Jukskei River Catchment of South Africa
- Authors: Achiro, D.; Alowo, R.; Nkhonjera, G.
- Year: 2023
- Citations: 0
- Title: Apps for Smart Groundwater Monitoring and Assessments: A Case Study of Regideso Catchment in Kimbanseke
- Authors: Kabuya, A.K.; Alowo, R.; Nkhonjera, G.K.
- Year: 2022
- Citations: 0
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