Curriculum Vitae

Maria Assumpta Komugabe, Ph.D. · Claremont, California · makomugabe@gmail.com

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Positions

Academic Appointments

Lecturer, Information & Decision Sciences

California State University, San Bernardino · Aug 2025 – Present

Research Fellow, Center for Information Systems & Technology

Claremont Graduate University · May 2026 – Present

Course Developer, IST 371: GeoAI & Geospatial Deep Learning

Claremont Graduate University · May 2026 – Present

Curriculum Consultant & Institutional Liaison

Harvey Mudd College Clinic – Musizi University Partnership · Mar 2023 – Present

Lecturer, Information Technology

University of Kisubi, Uganda · Mar 2018 – 2025

Degrees

Education

Ph.D., Information Systems & Technology (GIS Analytics & Solutions Development)

Claremont Graduate University · conferred May 16, 2026

M.S., Information Systems & Technology (GIS & Systems Development)

Claremont Graduate University · 2023

M.S., Information Technology

Uganda Martyrs University · 2017

B.A., Education (Computer Studies)

Uganda Martyrs University · 2015

Recognition

Honors & Awards

2026 — Commencement Banner Bearer, Center for Information Systems & Technology — Claremont Graduate University.
2025–26 — Honorable Mention, Transdisciplinary Studies Dissertation Award — Claremont Graduate University (Richter Memorial Funds).
2023 / 2025 — Inductee, Upsilon Pi Epsilon (UPE) Honor Society for the Computing & Information Disciplines.
2023 — Award of Appreciation for IT skilling service — University of Kisubi, Uganda.

Focus

Research Interests

Applied AI & Machine Learning
Geographic Information Systems & Spatial Analytics
Healthcare Information Systems & Informatics
Predictive Modeling & Resource Allocation
Data Quality, Governance & Responsible AI
Design Science Research
Organizational Adoption of Generative AI & GeoAI
Decision-Support Systems

Scholarship

Publications

Eight peer-reviewed papers, two conference proceedings, a Health Tech Asia 2024 presentation, two research posters, and the doctoral dissertation. See the full, linked list on the Publications page →

Profession

Academic & Professional Service

Peer Reviewer — BMC Infectious Diseases (2025)
Peer Reviewer — Health Systems (Taylor & Francis / The OR Society)
External Reviewer — DESRIST 2025
Reviewer / Conference Service — ECIS 2024; PEARC'24 (Workforce Development, Training, Diversity & Education track)

Industry

Industry Experience

Data Analyst — Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD)

Sacramento, CA · Mar 2023 – Mar 2025

Data validation and quality assurance for workforce datasets; executive reports and public-facing dashboards; translating analytical findings for technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Tools

Technical Competencies

Programming & Analytics

Python, Pandas, NumPy, SQL, SPSS, Excel, Access

Artificial Intelligence

Applied ML, generative AI, GeoAI, predictive modeling, decision-support systems

GIS & Visualization

ArcGIS Pro / Online / Enterprise, spatial analysis, geospatial modeling, data visualization

Teaching & Instructional Design

Curriculum development, Quality Matters, project-based learning, online & hybrid instruction