Saphina Biira
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Saphina Biira is a Ugandan researcher, physicist, academic, and university administrator. She serves as the Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Research at Busitema University.[1][2] [3]She is an Associate Professor of Physics with research focused on materials science, nuclear science, and environmental physics with several with publications international journals such as Radiation Physics and Chemistry and Journal of Alloys and Compounds[4][5]
Saphina Biira | |
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| Born | Uganda |
| Citizenship | Uganda |
| Alma mater | University of Pretoria Makerere University Gulu University Uganda Management Institute |
| Known for | Materials science, nuclear science, environmental physics |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Physics |
| Institutions | Busitema University |
| Thesis | Design, fabrication of a chemical vapour deposition system and deposition of ZrC films for nuclear applications , Materials Modification and Characterisation, Irradiations (2018) |
Early life and Education
She holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Physics specializing in Materials Science and Nuclear Technology from the University of Pretoria.[5] She also obtained a Master of Science in Physics from Makerere University and a Bachelor of Science with Education from Gulu University. [5] In 2023, Biira also attained a Post Graduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation from the Uganda Management Institute.[1][6]
Career
Biira served as Deputy Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration in an acting capacity, as well as Deputy Director of Quality Assurance and Director of Graduate Studies, Research and Innovation before assuming office for the Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Research to oversee academic programs, research development, and quality assurance processes at Busitema University.[1]
Publications
Some of her papers and publications;
- Preliminary Assessment of the Awareness Level of Radon and its Health Risks among High School Science Teachers and Health Workers in Nagongera, Tororo Uganda.[7]
- Effects of neutron irradiation at different fluencies on nanosized anatase titanium dioxide.[8]
- Evaluation of radionuclide concentrations and average annual committed effective dose due to medicinal plants and soils commonly consumed by pregnant women in Osukuru, Tororo (Uganda)[9]
- Investigating the thermal stability of the chemical vapour deposited zirconium carbide layers.[10]