APPEAR alumni
Deous Mary Ekyaligonza is a lecturer and researcher at Mountains of the Moon University (MMU) in Uganda. She holds a PhD in Natural Resources and Life Sciences from BOKU University with funding from the Austrian Partnership Programme in Higher Education and Research for Development (APPEAR).
Deous Mary Ekyaligonza completed her doctoral studies in April 2023 as part of the APPEAR project "Agroecology in the Rwenzori (AER)". With more than 15 years of experience, she bridges research, teaching, and community outreach to strengthen agroecology and climate resilience in Uganda. After her academic training in Vienna, she returned to Mountains of the Moon University, where she now supports students, farmers, and future environmental leaders to promote sustainable agricultural practices. Her work stands as a powerful example of how global knowledge can create local impact.