Twinomujuni Edson

Experience

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  Uganda Cleaner Production Centre

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2016

  Resource Efficient and Cleaner Production Expert

  • Conducted compliance audits to ensure RECP strategies align with legal requirements.• Engaged stakeholders to communicate benefits to management, employees, and external parties.• Analyzed material flow and energy balance to identify inefficiencies and propose solutions.

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  Uganda Cleaner Production Centre

  Mar 2016 - Dec 2018

  In my role as a Senior Technical Officer at Uganda Cleaner Production Centre, I led the team in developing a Green Manufacturing Strategy for Uganda. Other roles included conducting technical assessments according to international standards such as ISO 14001 and ISO 90001. I was responsible for data collection and analysis of energy use, emissions, waste generation, and GHG, using environment monitoring tools and software to evaluate environmental risks and potential impacts on ecosystems, public health, and compliance with national laws. Show less

  • Senior Technical Officer

    Jan 2018 - Dec 2018

  • Technical officer

    Mar 2016 - Dec 2017
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  GIZ-RUWASS

  Apr 2016 - Jul 2017

  Water and energy expert

  • Conducted mapping of pollution intensities from industries, including GHG emissions and wastewater pollution load.• Led a baseline assessment of current industrial practices in waste management, water management, energy management, and occupational health and safety.• Proposed industry-specific cleaner production measures, focusing on water and energy efficiency.• Carried out techno-economic analysis of proposed measures to drive sustainable development.

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  University of Surrey

  May 2019 - Sept 2020

  Scientific Researcher

  As a Scientific Researcher at the University of Surrey, I participated in groundbreaking research on sustainable biogas for clean cooking in Ghana and Uganda. By exploring innovative methods of bottling biogas from agro-industry wastes into pressurized containers, I contributed to the advancement of clean energy solutions in developing countries.

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  UCL

  Mar 2020 - May 2021

  Energy Expert

  • Conducted research on agro-industries in Africa to assess their potential in expanding rural energy access.• Identified barriers hindering agro-industry players from contributing to clean energy initiatives.• Collaborated with stakeholders to develop strategies for overcoming obstacles and promoting sustainable energy solutions.

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  Ministry of Water and Environment, Directorate of Water Resources Management, Uganda

  Mar 2020 - Nov 2020

  Water and sanitation Expert

  Assessed existing sanitation infrastructure in industries to improve efficiency and sustainability.Identified the best available wastewater treatment technologies for optimal environmental impact.Evaluated the impact of water-efficient techniques in industries to promote conservation efforts.Chemicals management and risk assessment to prevent chemical loads into the environment

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  Global Green Growth Institute

  Dec 2022 - Oct 2023

  Resource Efficient and Cleaner Production Expert

  Greening Uganda’s Urbanization and Industrialization- Developing Material and Energy flow plan and Industrial Symbiosis layout plan for selected industrial parks.

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  Forschungszentrum Jülich

  Oct 2023 - Jun 2024

  National Project Coordinator

  Atlas of Green Hydrogen Generation Potentials in Africa-The project aimed at exploring the potentials of hydrogen production from renewable energy sources within Africa

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  Uganda Cleaner Production Centre

  Oct 2024 - now

  Principal Technical Officer

  Team leader green chemistry accelerator programCost-benefit analysis of financially viable resource-efficient technologiesEstimating return on investment for sustainability initiativesTeam leader UPOPs inventoryDeveloping circularity and pollution prevention strategies Engaging with various stakeholders including regulatory agencies specifically on pollution prevention and chemical management