Bio Summary:
Yeeko Kisira is a highly skilled and passionate educator and geographer from the Republic of Uganda. With a Master’s Degree in Geography from Makerere University and a Postgraduate Diploma in Education from Kyambogo University, Kisira has dedicated over five years to teaching, including at the university level. Currently affiliated with Victoria University, he has been recognized as the Best University Researcher in 2022.
Education:
Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE), Kyambogo University, Uganda (2021-2022)
Master of Arts in Geography, Makerere University, Uganda (2016-2020)
Bachelor of Arts (Geography Major), Makerere University, Uganda (2011-2014)
Research Focus:
Yeeko Kisira specializes in education, refugees/migration, climate-related hazards, natural disaster resilience, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), energy, and disability. His research and consultancy work have contributed to government and non-government initiatives, including the development of the National Report on climate change and WASH intersectionality.
Professional Journey:
Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Geography, Makerere University (2020-2021)
Awarded Best University Researcher in 2022 by Victoria University
Honors & Awards:
District Quota University Scholarships for Best Candidates (Government of the Republic of Uganda, 2011/2012)
Partial Master’s Scholarship (IDA-SAREC Project 2016-2020, Makerere University)
Best University Researcher Award (Victoria University, 2022)
Publications Top Noted & Contributions:
Yeeko Kisira has made significant contributions to the academic community with several publications. Notable works include papers on climate-induced migration, resilience of persons with disabilities to landslides, and spatial patterns of infiltration in various regions of Uganda.
Title: Urban refugees’ digital experiences and social connections during Covid-19 response in Kampala, Uganda
- Authors: H. Sseviiri, A. Alencar, Y. Kisira
- Journal: Media and Communication
- Volume: 10, Issue: 2
- Pages: 276-286
- Year: 2022
Title: Mapping the susceptibility of persons with disabilities to landslides in a highland landscape of Bushika Sub County, Mount Elgon, Eastern Uganda
- Authors: M. Ssennoga, F. Mugagga, D.L. Nadhomi, Y. Kisira
- Journal: Jà mbá: Journal of Disaster Risk Studies
- Volume: 14, Issue: 1
- Pages: 1-9
- Year: 2022
Title: Resilience of persons with disabilities to climate-induced landslide hazards in the vulnerable areas of Mount Elgon, Uganda
- Authors: M. Ssennoga, Y. Kisira, F. Mugagga, D. Nadhomi
- Journal: International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction
- Volume: 80
- Pages: 103212
- Year: 2022
Title: Effect of Climate Variability and Change on Land Suitability for Irish Potato Production in Kigezi Highlands of Uganda
- Authors: N.D. Luliro, D.S. Ddumba, I. Nammanda, Y. Kisira
- Book: Remote Sensing of African Mountains: Geospatial Tools Toward Sustainability
- Year: 2022
Title: Persons with disabilities and resilience: coping with environmental hazards case of landslides in Mount Elgon region, Uganda
- Authors: Y. Kisira, M. Ssennoga, F. Mugagga, D. Nadhomi
- Journal: Environmental Hazards
- Volume: 22, Issue: 4
- Pages: 349-366
Author Metrics:
Manuscript ID for Recent Publication: E. Serwajja, Y. Kisira & Y. Bamutaze, 2024, International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, Elsevier publishers Ltd.
The h-index is a metric that reflects both the productivity and impact of a researcher’s work. An h-index of 2 means that the author has at least 2 papers that have been cited at least 2 times each. The i10-index indicates the number of publications by an author that have at least 10 citations each.
Research Timeline:
2019: Participated in the Food, Disability, Water, and Sanitation training in refugee settlements in Northern Uganda.
2020-2021: Served as a Graduate Research Assistant at Makerere University.
2022: Awarded Best University Researcher at Victoria University.
Please note that some specific metrics, such as H-Index and Citation Count, are not provided in the information provided. Additionally, the complete research timeline and details may not be exhaustive due to the length limitations.
