Prof. John Baptist Kirabira, BSc, MSc, PhD

Research interests: Ceramics, Mining, Materials Science and Mineral Beneficiation

He is the Principal Investigator and Center Leader for Africa Center of Excellence in Materials, Product Development and Nanotechnology (MAPRONANO ACE). He is also the current Chair, Department of mechanical Engineering.

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Publications –Prof. John Baptist Kirabira

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Kirabira, J.B., Kasedde, H., Lwanyaga, J.D. 2017. Optimization Of Process Parameters In The Batch Crystallization Of Sodium Chloride From Brine By The Taguchi Method. International Journal Of Scientific & Technology Research Volume 6, Issue 08, AUGUST 2017 ISSN 2277-8616 IJSTR©2017 www.ijstr.org

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Kirabira, J.B., Ssembatya, M., Ayor, A. 2017. Materials Selection And Fabrication Practices For Food Processing Equipment Manufacturers In Uganda. International Journal Of Scientific & Technology Research Volume 6, Issue 08, AUGUST 2017 ISSN 2277-8616 IJSTR©2017 www.ijstr.org

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Byansi, B. Okure, M.A.E. and Kirabira, J.B. 2016. Selection of a Centre of Excellence for Dairy Products Testing using the Simple Additive Weighting (SAW) Technique. Research Journal of Agriculture and Environmental Management Vol. 5(7), pp. 213-219, Available online at http://www.apexjournal.org ISSN 2315-8719© 2016 Apex Journal International

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Kirabira, J.B., Kasedde, H. Bäbler, M.U. and Makumbi, T. (2015). Phase Developments during Natural Evaporation Simulation of Lake Katwe Brine Based on Pitzer’s Model. British Journal of Applied Science & Technology 11(4): 1-7, 2015, Article no. BJAST.20598 ISSN: 2231-0843 SCIENCEDOMAIN international www.sciencedomain.org

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Kirabira, J.B., Nalweyiso, A.S., and Makumbi, T. (2014). Estimating Energy Conservation Potential of Local Metal Casting Units in Uganda Using Data Envelopment Analysis. International Journal of Scientific & Technology Research Volume 4, Issue 05, May 2015 ISSN 2277-8616.

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Kirabira, J.B., Nalweyiso, A.S., and Makumbi, T. (2014). Energy Management Practices in Ugandan SME Foundries. International Journal of Scientific & Technology Research Volume 3, Issue 4, April 2014, ISSN 2277-8616,

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Hillary Kasedde, John Baptist Kirabira, Matthäus U. Bäbler, Anders Tilliander, Stefan Jonsson. (2014). Characterization of brines and evaporites of Lake Katwe, Uganda. Journal of African Earth Science, Elsevier Science (91) 55-61 www.elsevier.com/locate/jafrearsci

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Lubwama, M., Corcoran, B., Kirabira, J.B., Sebbit, A., and Sayers, K. (2015). Improving reliability and functional sustainability of groundwater handpumps by coating the rubber piston seals with diamond-like carbon. pp 125 – 137. Fagan, G.H., Linnane, S., Mcguigan, K.G. and Rugumayo, A.I. Water is Life- Progress to secure safe water provision in rural Uganda. Practical Action Publishing Ltd. The Schumacher Centre, Bourton on Dunsmore, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV23 9QZ, UK.

http://www.developmentbookshelf.com/doi/book/10.3362/9781780448893

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Christopher Senfuka, John Baptist Kirabira, and Joseph Byaruhanga. (2015) Effect of TMT Bar Lugging on Steel Reinforcement Failure Mode under Monotonic Loading. 5(3): 8 – 14. Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology ISSN: 2231-1793 (online), ISSN: 2347-9965(print); www.stmjournals.com

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Makumbi, T., Kirabira, J.B., Sebbit, A. and Björn, P. (2015). Investigating the Opportunities for Environmentally Benign Options in the Refrigeration Industry of Uganda. British Journal of Applied Science & Technology, 10(1): 1-24, 2015, Article no. BJAST.18033, ISSN: 2231-0843. www.sciencedomain.org

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Kamoga Omar Lwako M., Kirabira John Baptist, Byaruhanga Joseph K. (2013). Characterization of Ugandan Selected Grasses and Tree Leaves for Pulp Extraction for Paper Industry. International Journal of Scientific & Technology Research Volume 2, Issue 9, September 2013. http://www.ijstr.org/research-paper-publishing.php?month=sep2013.

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Kasedde, Hillary; Bäbler, Matthäus; Kirabira, John Baptist; Tilliander, Anders; Jonsson, Stefan (2013): Mineral recovery from Lake Katwe brines using isothermal evaporation. – In: Brown, A.; Figueroa, L. & Wolkersdorfer, Ch.: Reliable Mine Water Technology (Vol II). – p. 855 – 861; Denver, Colorado, USA (Publication Printers) ISBN 978-0-615-79385-6.

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Makumbi, T., Kucel, S.B., Kirabira, J.B., and Sebbit, A. (2015). Design of a sustainable Energy System for an Eco-Village: A Case Study of Bulindo Village. Journal of Scientific Research & Reports, 5(4): 326-343, 2015; Article no. JSRR.2015.100 ISSN: 2320-0227.

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Kasedde, H., Lwanyaga, J.D., Kirabira, J.B., and Bäbler, m. (2014) Optimization of Solar Energy for salt Extraction from Lake Katwe, Uganda. Global NEST Journal, 16(6), 1152 – 1168.

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Kasedde, H and Kirabira, J.B. (2015) A Kinetic Study of the Dissolution of Natural Halite from Lake Katwe (Uganda) in Aqueous Solutions. Solution Mining Research Institute Fall 2015 Technical Conference, Santander, Spain, 28 – 29 September 2015

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J.K. Byaruhanga, C. Senfuka and J.B. Kirabira. (2015) Development Length in Recycled Steel Bar Reinforcement. International Journal of Engineering, Vol (9), Issue (2): 2015.

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Kamoga Omar Lwako M., Kirabira John Baptist, Byaruhanga Joseph K. (2014) Identification of the Appropriate Pulping Techniques and Optimization of the Pulping Conditions for the Cymbopogon Nardus and Paspalum Notatum. International Journal of Scientific & Technology Research Volume 3, Issue 10, ISSN 2277-8616.

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