The future of CAES is shaped by the core values that have defined our past: academics, research and outreach. Our leadership team brings these core values to life.
With a commitment to providing excellent service to students and staff in advancing a rigorous academic environment, the leaders of our College ensure that they create a more inclusive working and learning community, and foster creativity and collaboration among staff, students, stakeholders and partners in development.
Our Leaders

Prof. Bernard Bashaasha
Principal, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
Assoc. Prof. Gorettie Nabanoga
Deputy Principal, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
Prof. Johnny Mugisha
Dean, School of Agricultural Sciences
Assoc. Prof. Fred Babweteera
DEAN, SCHOOL OF FORESTRY, ENVIRONMENTAL AND GEOGRAPHICAL SCIENCES
Dr. Abel Atukwase
DEAN, SCHOOL OF FOOD TECHNOLOGY, NUTRITION AND BIO-ENGINEERING
Dr. John Baptist Tumuhairwe
HEAD, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION
Dr. Gabriel Elepu
Head, Department of Agribusiness and Natural Resource Economics, School of Agricultural Sciences
Prof. Nelson Turyahabwe
Head, Department of Extension and Innovation Studies, School of Agricultural Sciences
Assoc. Prof. Mwavu Nector Edward
Head, Department of Forestry, Bio-Diversity and Tourism
Assoc. Prof. Mugagga Frank
Head, Department of Geography, Geo-Informtics and Climatic Sciences, School of Forestry, Environmental & Geographical Sciences
Dr. Namaalwa Justine
HEAD, DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Assoc. Prof. Mukisa Muzira Ivan
HEAD, Department of Food Technology and Nutrition
Prof. Noble Banadda
Head, Department of Agricultural and Bio-Systems Engineering, School of Food Technology, Nutrition & Bio-Engineering
Ongom Okello C. Robert
Director, Makerere University Agricultural Research Institute, Kabanyolo
Assoc. Prof. David Tumusiime
Director, Makerere University Biological Field Station