Dr. HABUMUGISHA Jules Maurice is a Lecturer in the Department of Civil Engineering within the Faculty of Engineering and Technology at INES-Ruhengeri. He is a Rwandan national with a strong academic and research background in civil and geotechnical engineering.

He holds a PhD from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from Beijing Jiaotong University (China), and a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Rwanda.

Dr. Habumugisha possesses rigorous skills and expertise in tunnel engineering, geotechnical and rock engineering, as well as hydrology. His research focuses on the assessment, formation, and triggering mechanisms of mountain-related disasters such as landslides and debris flows.

Through his teaching and research, he is dedicated to building technical capacity in civil engineering while addressing critical environmental and infrastructure challenges in Rwanda and the region.