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Meet the researchers, students and innovators who form the CBA Community. Their applied studies contribute practical knowledge across water, waste, circular economy, sustainable construction, materials and climate action.

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Project 1Completed

Porcelain Tile Aggregate Concrete

Replacing natural aggregates with porcelain tile waste to produce sustainable concrete.

Uganda Construction materials
SDG 9SDG 11SDG 12
Recycled plastic building blocks for circular construction
Project information coming soon
Project 2Completed

Turn Plastic Waste into Practical Building Blocks

Recovering and processing discarded plastic into durable building materials that support cleaner communities and circular construction.

Elisée Tsongo

Uganda Circular materials
SDG 9SDG 11SDG 12
Researcher assessing a natural water-filtration sample
Project information coming soon
Project 3Completed

Natural Water Filtration

Affordable water-treatment research using sustainable filtration technologies.

Ahmed Mohammed Ishag Bhar

Uganda Water treatment
SDG 6SDG 13
Project 4Completed

Recycled Textile Fibre in Mortar

Testing blended second-hand clothing fibres in mortar for circular construction solutions.

Kampala, Uganda Construction materials
SDG 9SDG 11SDG 12SDG 13
Project 5Completed research

INVESTIGATING THE INFLUENCE OF CRUSHED CLAY ROOF TILES AS PARTIAL REPLACEMENT OF NATURAL COARSE AGGREGATES ON THE PERFORMANCE OF CONCRETE

Investigating crushed clay roof tiles as a partial replacement for natural coarse aggregate in concrete.

Santo Delfino Abbas Alex · International University of East Africa (IUEA)

Kampala, Uganda Civil engineering
SDG 9SDG 11SDG 12SDG 13
Project 6Completed research

EVALUATE THE EFFECT OF PARTIAL REPLACEMENT OF COARSE AGGREGATES WITH CRUMB RUBBER FOR LIGHT WEIGHT CONCRETE

Evaluating partial replacement of coarse aggregate with crumb rubber for lightweight concrete.

Ahmed Mohamed Yusuf · International University of East Africa (IUEA)

Kampala, Uganda Civil engineering
SDG 9SDG 11SDG 12SDG 13
Project 7Completed research

The Effect of Powdered Gum Arabic as an Additive on Concrete

Research into powdered Gum Arabic as an additive in concrete.

Sahar Mohamed Elnour · International University of East Africa (IUEA)

Kampala, Uganda Civil engineering
SDG 9SDG 11SDG 12
Project 8Research information updating

Reduction of Turbidity in Water Using Tamarind Seed Powder and Hardwood Ash

Applied water-treatment research using locally available materials.

Mabior Ayuel Lukuach Diing · International University of East Africa (IUEA)

Kampala, Uganda Civil engineering
SDG 6SDG 9SDG 13
Project 9Completed research

Utilization of Demolished Concrete Waste as Partial Replacement of Coarse Aggregates in Concrete

Investigating demolished concrete waste as a partial replacement for coarse aggregate.

Abdinasir Abdullahi Salah · International University of East Africa (IUEA)

Kampala, Uganda Civil engineering
SDG 9SDG 11SDG 12SDG 13
Project 10Undergraduate student

Partial Replacement of Cement with Basalt Rock Powder on the Effects of Concrete

Research into basalt rock powder as a partial cement replacement in concrete.

Abdulhafiz Hassan Omar · International University of East Africa (IUEA)

Kampala, Uganda Engineering
SDG 9SDG 11SDG 12SDG 13
Project 11Undergraduate student

INVESTIGATE THE USE OF OIL PALM SHELL AS PARTIAL REPLACEMENT OF COARSE AGGREGATE IN CONCRETE

Research into oil palm shell as a partial replacement for coarse aggregate in concrete.

Abdifatah Hussein · International University of East Africa (IUEA)

Kampala, Uganda Civil engineering
SDG 9SDG 11SDG 12SDG 13
Project 12Undergraduate student

INVESTIGATION ON USING WASTE CLAY BRICKS AS A SUSTAINABLE ALTERNATIVE TO FINE AGGREGATE IN CONCRETE

Research into waste clay bricks as a sustainable alternative to natural fine aggregate.

Kuol James · International University of East Africa (IUEA)

Juba, South Sudan Faculty of Engineering
SDG 9SDG 11SDG 12SDG 13
Project 13Completed research

Experimental Study on the Use of Eggshell Powder and Charcoal Ash as Partial Replacements of Cement in Concrete

Experimental research into eggshell powder and charcoal ash in concrete.

David Ayom Akech · International University of East Africa (IUEA)

Kampala, Uganda Engineering
SDG 9SDG 11SDG 12SDG 13
Project 14Details to be verified

Groundwater Iron Reduction Using Activated Carbon

Groundwater research listed under WASH and water treatment. The supplied “GAP” terminology is retained for verification.

Ahmed Mohammed Ishag Bhar

Groundwater research WASH
SDG 6SDG 9SDG 13
Project 15Undergraduate research report

Maize Cob Ash as Partial Replacement of Cement in Sandcrete Blocks

Exploring maize cob ash as a partial cement replacement in sandcrete blocks for non-load-bearing walls.

Kodok Chol Reng Ajak · International University of East Africa (IUEA)

Kampala, Uganda Civil engineering
SDG 9SDG 11SDG 12SDG 13
Project 16Completed undergraduate research

Experimental Investigation of Pavement Blocks Using Recycled Plastic Waste

Testing recycled thin LDPE plastic and sand pavement blocks for pedestrian applications.

Abdiladif Saed Omar · International University of East Africa (IUEA)

Uganda Circular materials
SDG 9SDG 11SDG 12SDG 13