The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Animal Science and Veterinary in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Charles Waiswa sits on this spectrum.
This scientist: 82 publications — 16th percentile
16% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.
The last bar groups every scientist with 442 publications or more.
The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Animal Science and Veterinary scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Charles Waiswa sits on this spectrum.
This scientist: 28 D-Index — 16th percentile
16% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.
The last bar groups every scientist with 77 D-Index or more.
Charles Waiswa is affiliated with Makerere University in Uganda and has a research focus that spans Medicine and Agricultural and Biological Sciences. Their work largely addresses issues related to epidemiology, ecology, evolution, behavior and systematics, public health, parasitology, and infectious diseases. The core topics explored include Trypanosoma species research and implications, vector-borne animal diseases, animal disease management and epidemiology, mosquito-borne diseases and control, vector-borne infectious diseases, insect symbiosis and bacterial influences, and viral infections and vectors.
Waiswa's recent papers showcase engagement with vector control, infectious disease management, and epidemiological analysis, with emphasis on African trypanosomiasis and related vector-borne diseases. Notable recent publications are:
The scientist has collaborated frequently with several authors, including Albert Mugenyi, Susan C. Welburn, Daniel Kizza, Rose Azuba, and Anthony Mugisha, each having contributed together on multiple occasions.
Their work appears regularly in several scientific journals, with repeated publications in Research Square (Research Square), PLoS neglected tropical diseases, Frontiers in Veterinary Science, Parasites & Vectors, and BMC Veterinary Research.
In addition to journal articles, Charles Waiswa has contributed to book publications, including a title published by Frontiers Media in 2022 focused on animal health and livestock value chains in low- and middle-income countries.
Kohei Makita;Kohei Makita;Eric M Fèvre;Charles Waiswa;Mark C Eisler
Eric Fevre;Kim Picozzi;J Fyfe;C Waiswa
A.P.M. Shaw;S.J. Torr;C. Waiswa;G. Cecchi
C Waiswa;W Olaho-Mukani;E Katunguka-Rwakishaya
C. Waiswa;K. Picozzi;E. Katunguka-Rwakishaya;W. Olaho-Mukani
Richard Selby;Kevin Bardosh;Kim Picozzi;Charles Waiswa
Kohei Makita;Eric Maurice Fèvre;Charles Waiswa;Winyi Kaboyo
Mike Lehane;Idriss Alfaroukh;Bruno Bucheton;Mamadou Camara
Kohei Makita;Eric M. Fèvre;Charles Waiswa;Mark C. Eisler
Kevin Bardosh;Charles Waiswa;Susan C Welburn
Dennis Muhanguzi;Dennis Muhanguzi;Kim Picozzi;Jan Hatendorf;Michael Thrusfield
C. Waiswa;Eric Fevre;Z. Nsadha;C. S. Sikasunge
Francis Mutebi;Jürgen Krücken;Hermann Feldmeier;Charles Waiswa
D. Muhanguzi;E. Matovu;C. Waiswa
Joseph Mathu Ndung’u;Alain Boulangé;Albert Picado;Albert Mugenyi
Dennis Muhanguzi;Dennis Muhanguzi;Walter O. Okello;John D. Kabasa;Charles Waiswa
Dennis Muhanguzi;Kim Picozzi;Jan Hatendorf;Michael Thrusfield
Denis Rwabiita Mugizi;Sofia Boqvist;George William Nasinyama;Charles Waiswa
Denis Rwabiita Mugizi;Shaman Muradrasoli;Sofia Boqvist;Joseph Erume
D. Muhanguzi;K. Ikwap;K. Picozzi;C. Waiswa
K. Makita;Eric Fevre;C. Waiswa;Mark Bronsvoort
Dennis Muhanguzi;Dennis Muhanguzi;Kim Picozzi;Jan Hattendorf;Michael Thrusfield
Walter O. Okello;Dennis Muhanguzi;Ewan T. MacLeod;Susan C. Welburn
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