The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), in partnership with Makerere University (MAK), University of Juba (UoJ), Dar-es-salaam Institute of Technology (DIT) and University of Bergen (UoB) received a grant from NORAD, the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation under its NORHED II programme. The project is titled “Adaptive Environmental Monitoring Networks for East Africa (AdEMNEA).
The AdEMNEA project will design, develop, and deploy a flexible network of data gathering and monitoring stations for meteorological data as well as a wide variety of data including audio, image, and video data as well as field reports and telemetry data, integrating both existing sensing platforms and customised components for specific research areas targeting Climate Change and Natural Resources. These data points will be aggregated through resilient and energy-efficient ICT networks from the field to researchers conducting data analysis using machine learning, pattern recognition, and other artificial intelligence and analytical methods in order to support researchers in the application domain. The targeted application domains will be weather monitoring, building on the results and infrastructure established in the NORHED WIMEA-ICT project, and using this data together with the additional sensing and measurement sources to support researchers initially in the entomology domain.
Networks and Resilience(WP1)
VSensor data must be collected from both static and mobile sensors in the field and then aggregated by nodes which are energy-constrained either because they rely on batteries or on local power sources such as solar panels.
Sensors and signal processing(WP2)
These data shall be stored and integrated in digital platforms that facilitate analysis of temporal and spatial species abundance and diversity, improvement of insect management, reduction of pesticide usage and institution of conservation measures for pollinating insects
Data Analytics for Environment Monitoring services(WP3)
Development of automated information collection for insect pollinators and pests. And also for the first time combined utilization of large weather information data sets in insect pollinator conservation planning and pest control method design
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Validated weather information protocols
This work package will create a comprehensive overview over available data sources for meteorological and other relevant environmental parameters, focusing on the aspects of agricultural pest control and pollination
Weather information
This work package will create a comprehensive overview over available data sources for meteorological and other relevant environmental parameters, focusing on the aspects of agricultural pest control and pollination.
Data analytics for pest control
This project therefore aims at documenting the insect pest species across different cropping systems in Uganda, assessing their population dynamics across seasons and pest management approaches and finally generating information.
Sensor Gateway and Weather Parameters
Build up the logistic framework to allow for an efficient analysis and dissemination of information relevant for pollination and pest control
Insect Recognition and Counting from Image/Video Data
Design and implementation of image-based proximity sensing methods and tools for automatic detection and counting of key flying/crawling pollinating and pest insects.
Telemetry Tracking of Insects
Design and implementation of a light-weight long-range insect tracking system utilizing passive radio frequency identification (RFID) tags. RFID offers the advantage of rapid and simultaneous insect detection and is less disruptive on insect behavior given the small size of the tags.
Our Partners
Our Team
AdEMNEA research team and their profiles

DR. JULIANNE SANSA-OTIM
Principal InvestigatorDr. Sansa-Otim is a resourceful scientist who takes pride and initiative in going above set objectives. She is a keen researcher who finds work within collaborative partnerships exciting. She is currently a senior Lecturer in Computer Networks at Makerere University... Read More

DR. MBAZINGWA ELIREHEMA MKIRAMWENI
ResearcherDr. Mbazingwa Elirehema Mkiramweni is a Lecturer in the department of Electronics and Telecommunications at the Dar es salaam Institute of Technology (DIT). His research focuses on resource and interference management and network optimization for Sensor Networks, 5G networks, and... Read More

DR. ISAAC MUGUME
ResearcherDr. Isaac Mugume holds a PhD in Meteorology from Makerere University. Isaac is a Meteorologist with operational and research experience spanning 16years. He is presently a Lecturer in the department of Geography, Geo-informatics and Climatic Sciences, instructing courses of Weather... Read More

DR. JOYCE NAKATUMBA-NABENDE
ResearcherDr. Joyce Nakatumba-Nabende is the head of the Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (AIR) Lab at Makerere University. She is a Principal Investigator on numerous projects that build AI models for data collection and disease diagnosis and language models for... Read More

DR. ROSE NAKASI
ResearcherDr. Rose Nakasi is a PhD Researcher at the AI and Data Science lab of Makerere University. Her research interests are in using machine learning, computer vision Data Science and GIS for solving real life challenges in developing Countries. Particularly,... Read More

Dr. Mary Nsabagwa
Co-PIDr. Mary Nsabagwa is a Lecturer at Makerere University, Uganda, and holds a PhD in Computer Science from Makerere University, a master of engineering in Computer Science and technology from Hunan University, People’s Republic of China and a bachelor of... Read More

DR. ROSELINE NYONGARWIZI AKOL
ResearcherDr. Roseline Nyongarwizi Akol is a lecturer in the Department of Electrical Computer Engineering, Makerere University. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Makerere University, a Master’s degree in Electronic Engineering from the University of Natal and... Read More

DR. ROSELINE NYONGARWIZI AKOL
ResearcherDr. Roseline Nyongarwizi Akol is a lecturer in the Department of Electrical Computer Engineering, Makerere University. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Makerere University, a Master’s degree in Electronic Engineering from the University of Natal and... Read More

DR. ROSE NAKIBUULE
ResearcherDr. Rose Nakibuule is an Assistant lecturer in the Department of Computer Science, Makerere University. She is a dedicated and capable researcher specializing in the field of Artificial Intelligence and data science specifically, Machine learning and Computer Vision. Her... Read More

DR. TRIPHONIA NGAILO
ResearcherDr. Triphonia Ngailo is a Lecturer in the Department of General Studies (Mathematics, Communication Skills and Entrepreneurship). A dedicated researcher specializing in the field of Statistics and Mathematics with over 12 years of demonstrated experience. With a PhD research... Read More

MS. DORA BAMPANGANA
AdministratorMs. Bampangana is a Grants Officer at the College of Computing and Information Sciences. She holds an M.Sc in Computer Science from Makerere University and she has experience in Grants Management and Research Coordination in addition administration of teaching and... Read More
Contact
Location:
Level 3, Block B - College of Computing & Information Sciences (CoCIS), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.
Email:
ademnea@cit.ac.ug
Call:
+256-772-310-038