Dr. Everline Komutuga - PhD
Biography of Everline Komutunga
Everline Komutunga is a distinguished
Senior Agrometeorologist with over 30 years of experience in analyzing climate
characteristics, particularly for rainfed
agricultural systems in Uganda and
the Greater Horn of Africa. Her career spans research, policy advisory, and
capacity building, with a focus on supporting agricultural resilience in the
face of climate variability and change.
Everline’s professional expertise
encompasses a wide range of industry skills, including research, qualitative
and quantitative research methodologies, data analysis, and climate change science.
Her work is dedicated to understanding climate risks and their implications on
agricultural production systems, enabling better decision-making for farmers,
policymakers, and development agencies.
Her academic journey began at
Makerere University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in
Botany, Zoology, and Geography from 1984 to 1987. She later pursued her
Master’s degree in Agronomy and Crop Science at the University of Nottingham
from 1992 to 1994, further deepening her expertise in agricultural systems and
crop science. Everline holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Meteorology from
the University of Nairobi (2002–2006), where she specialized in climate and
agricultural interactions.
Since 1988, Everline has served as a
Senior Research Officer at Uganda’s National Agricultural Research Organisation
(NARO), where she has contributed extensively to research on agrometeorology,
climate change adaptation, and agricultural productivity. Throughout her
career, she has been at the forefront of research that bridges the gap between
climate science and practical agricultural applications.
Everline has authored and co-authored
more than 15 scientific publications. Some of her widely recognized
contributions include:
"Changes in temperature and
precipitation extremes over the Greater Horn of Africa region from 1961 to
2010" (with Philip Omondi and others), which explores long-term climate
extremes in East Africa.
"Characterizing
agrometeorological climate risks and uncertainties: Crop production in
Uganda" (with Drake N. Mubiru), a study on climate risks affecting
Uganda’s agricultural sector.
"Perceived climate risks and
adaptation drivers in diverse coffee landscapes of Uganda" (with Catherine
Mulinde and others), which investigates how coffee farming communities perceive
and respond to climate risks.
"Carbon sequestration potential
of East African Highland Banana cultivars (Musa spp. AAA-EAHB) cv. Kibuzi,
Nakitembe, Enyeru and Nakinyika in Uganda" (with Daphine Kamusingize), a
paper highlighting the role of banana farming in climate mitigation.
Her publications can be accessed on
her ResearchGate profile, showcasing her extensive work on climate variability,
agricultural risks, and climate adaptation strategies.
Throughout her career, Everline Komutunga
has remained a passionate advocate for climate-smart agriculture and continues
to play a critical role in shaping research and policy on agricultural
resilience in Uganda and across East Africa.
