James Muleme

Bio

Dr. James Muleme is a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Environmental Studies at CU Boulder. His work explores the interactions between pesticide use, human livelihoods, and health, as well as wildlife and ecosystem health, in communities around Kibale National Park, western Uganda.
Using a One Health approach, he integrates environmental monitoring, health surveillance, spatial analysis, and forest-water ecosystem health, participatory research and community-based research to understand and mitigate the impacts of environmental change on people, animals, and ecosystems.
He is open to collaboration with faculty, students, and community partners on projects related to environmental studies, One Health, and sustainable ecosystem management.

Education

Ph.D., Public Health (One Health & Antimicrobial Resistance)
M.Sc., Veterinary Preventive Medicine (Field epidemiology)
B.Sc., Environmental Health Science (Toxicology)
 

Research Interest

• Impacts of pesticide use on human, wildlife, ecosystem health
• One Health approaches to Zoonotic disease and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) risks
• Environmental monitoring of water, soil, and air quality impacts on public health
• Spatial analysis and participatory approaches in environmental health research
 

Note to Students

Dr. Muleme welcomes graduate students and ENVS Honors undergraduates interested in One Health, environmental health, and interdisciplinary research for experience sharing and research. He encourages students to engage in collaborative, interdisciplinary, field-based projects that connect science with community and policy outcomes.
 

Other

Dr. Muleme has contributed to international projects and policy formulation with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), focusing on training, policy translation, and sustainable development initiatives. He is committed to mentoring students and translating research into actionable solutions for environmental and public health challenges.