Prof. Charles Muyanja holds a PhD, Food Science (Food Microbiology and Biotechnology), the University of Life Science, Norway, Aas, Norway, MSc Food Science and Technology (Meat and Fish Technology), University of Life Sciences, Aas, Norway. Currently, is a full professor at the Department of Food Technology and Nutrition, Makerere University. Muyanja has a 30 year of experience in teaching, research and consultancy. He has mentored several students in areas Food Technology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Food Safety and Nutrition.

He has enhanced his carrier in various disciplines from various institutions in USA, Sweden, Netherlands, Israel, New-Zealand, South Africa, Mozambique and Uganda.

He published several papers in reputable scientific journal, co-authored book chapters and presented several papers in both regional and international fora.  He has been a key speaker during various regional and international conferences.He was first sitting President African Continental Association or Food Protection (https://www.acafoodprotection.org), an affiliate of International Association of Food Protection (IAFP) (https://www.foodprotection.org).

He is founder and Director of Nakku Food Safety Consults, a consulting firm geared towards making food value chain safe in Africa (https://nakkufoodsafetyconsults.com)

On regional and Continental level, he has contributed to the development and harmonisation of food standards. On international level, he has been involved the devolvement of ISO standards. Muyanja’s current efforts are centered on dissemination of food safety knowledge, developing nutrition, health and food safety policies and collaborating with other researchers to address emerging health, Nutrition and food safety challenges.