The Synthesis Of War: How Chemical Engineering Nearly Won Germany The First World War—Part 1
Though the First World War culminated in unprecedented industrialized destruction, its foundations were rooted in scientific achievement….
Write and Shine: Submit Your Article
“You don’t write because you want to say something, you write because you have something to say.” — F. Scott Fitzgerald The Atom Magazine captures the current and future trends of chemical sciences, petroleum, and mining in Uganda and the rest of the world. We therefore invites you to submit in your articles in a word…
The Association of Chemical Engineering Students’ Journey
One of the biggest challenges we faced was an Identity Crisis. There was no Student Association at the University that we could fully identify with.
A message from the ACES President
Over the past year, despite facing numerous challenges, our association has achieved remarkable milestones thanks to your commitment and enthusiasm. From organizing successful events to launching impactful initiatives, your contributions have truly made a difference in advancing our cause. Recognizing and appreciating the great work done by the former committee, we are all geared up to continue from where they stopped for our association to be raised to higher standards.
Engineers shipping us to the Future.
The world changes because we do. Our deep scientific understanding of the universe or advanced technologies could revolutionize how we live our lives. The future will be different not simply because we’ll have invented new technologies but because we’ll have chosen which ones to invent and which ones to use-and which, thereby, we’ll permit to change us.
How Female Chemical Engineers are changing the Manufacturing Industry in Uganda.
Women Chemical Engineers in Uganda are contributing significantly to the manufacturing industry by leveraging their expertise and perspectives in a variety of roles and initiatives.
Late OKULLO ALDO APITA (PhD)
As we move forward in our careers, we carry with us the lessons he imparted and the values he embodied. Dr. Aldo’s legacy lives on in the knowledge we gained, the camaraderie we forged, and the inspiration to approach challenges with intellect and determination.
Women In Nuclear: Breaking Barriers In Uganda’s Emerging Nuclear Sector
Women have an essential role to play in every stage of nuclear energy development. From engineering and scientific research to
The Synthesis Of War: How Chemical Engineering Nearly Won Germany The First World War—Part 1
Though the First World War culminated in unprecedented industrialized destruction, its foundations were rooted in scientific achievement….
The Paradox of the Tanzanian Chemical Engineer: Why Graduates Aren’t Practicing What They Study
Until heavy industrial base fully matures, these graduates will continue to do what they do best: adapt, solve complex problems wherever they are employed.
The usual way of doing things, is not always the best way: The story of how Isaac Newton Revolutionized how to find the value of Pi
The rise of pi! Did you know the story?
Sustainability and Environment: Building a Future We Can Live In
At the heart of sustainability lies one principle: intergenerational responsibility. We borrow the environment from future generations
Ugandan Students Conquer North Sea: Reservoir Modelling Challenge 2026
From the very first interaction, it was clear this was not just another academic event. It was an experience designed to decipher complexity
The Atom & The Algorithm
You cannot run a trillion-parameter Artificial Intelligence model on power that takes nights off. Lets talk Nuclear Energy and its future with AI!!
Engineering Beyond Boundaries: Talent, Opportunity, and Industrial Growth
The future of Chemical and Process engineering in East Africa is not small and our Engineers should be trained to solve production problems.
Write For The Future: Call For Chemical Engineering Articles June 2026
The Atom Magazine is inviting chemical engineers, researchers, innovators, and forward-thinkers to contribute articles that push boundaries and redefine how engineering transforms society.
Artificial Intelligence in Chemical Engineering Practices
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the field of chemical engineering, reshaping how processes are designed, monitored, and optimized. Traditionally, chemical engineering relied heavily on first-principles models, empirical correlations, and manual data analysis. While these methods remain fundamental, the increasing availability of large datasets from industrial processes has created an opportunity for AI-driven approaches to…
