Dr. James Ssuuna
Dr. Ssuuna James is a Lecturer at Busitema University (Namasagali Campus) with a PhD from Sokoine University of Agriculture, Tanzania. He specializes in ecological statistics, with a robust focus on survival analysis, logistic regression models, and rodent population dynamics within tropical forest ecosystems.
With over a decade of university-level teaching experience, Dr. Ssuuna has mastered a wide array of quantitative disciplines ranging from Biostatistics and Econometrics to Mathematical Economics. He is an expert in data modeling using STATA, SPSS, and R, and is dedicated to mentoring undergraduate scholars in empirical research and applied data analysis.
Educational Qualifications
- PhD in Scientific Research (Ecological Statistics), Sokoine University of Agriculture, Tanzania.
- Master of Statistics (Biostatistics & Modeling), Makerere University, Uganda.
- B.Sc. with Education (First Class Honors), Kyambogo University, Uganda.
Teaching Portfolio
- Applied & Inferential Statistics
- Biostatistics & Survival Analysis
- Econometrics
- Mathematical Economics
- Data Analysis & Modeling
- Quantitative Research Methods
Research & Selected Publications
Focus: Population dynamics, community structure in Mabira Central Forest Reserve, and clinical factors associated with pediatric health.
- Ssuuna et al. (2023). Journal of Evolutionary Biology. View Publication
- Ssuuna et al. (2020). Journal of Vertebrate Biology. View Publication
- Oral Presentation: 7th International Conference on Rodent Biology and Management (ICRBM 7), Arusha, Tanzania (2022).
Professional Experience
- Lecturer, Busitema University (2016–Present).
- Assistant Lecturer, Busitema University (2010–2016).
- Member, Exam Moderation Committee.