Dr. Brima Gegbe
Acting Dean of the School of Basic Sciences
Professional Profile
Dr. Brima Gegbe is a distinguished academic leader with extensive experience in mathematics, statistics, and educational administration. Currently serving as Acting Dean of the School of Basic Sciences at Njala University, he has demonstrated exceptional leadership in academic and professional capacities throughout Sierra Leone's higher education sector.
Teaching and Professional Experience
Dr. Gegbe brings over 24 years of combined teaching and professional experience, with a strong foundation in mathematics, statistics, and educational leadership.
2024-Present Acting Dean, School of Basic Sciences, Njala University
2022-2024 Head, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Njala University
2009-2013 Acting Head, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Njala University
2005-Present Lecturer, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Njala University
2000-2002 Lecturer, Milton Margai College of Education and Technology
Professional Activities
National and International Professional Associations
2025Member - International Accreditation Organisation Chapter Member
2025Member - Population and Housing Census Technical Committee, Statistics Sierra Leone
2023Lead Writer - 2021 Mid Term Population and Housing Census Thematic Report Writing, Statistics Sierra Leone
2024Member - Stakeholders Engagement on National Pollutants Inventory and Development of National Profile for Key Pollutants and Chemicals, Environment Protection Agency (EPA)
2024Participant - Three Days Workshop on MTPHC Lessons Learnt, Statistics Sierra Leone
2018Participant - UNICEF Sub-regional Training on Poverty Workshop
2015Member - Brown International Advanced Research Institutes (BIARI) Conference and Research Presentation
External Examining and Academic Service
- External Examiner and Question Submission for 2023/2024 Comprehensive Exams - Eastern Technical University Kenema (2024)
- External Examiner - Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences, Eastern Technical University (2023)
- External Examiner - Theses for Master of Science in Statistics, School of Postgraduate Studies, University of Sierra Leone (2023)
- External Examiner and Question Submission for 2021/2022 Comprehensive Exams - Eastern Technical University Kenema (2022)
- Coordinator - Njala University DSTI Data Science Seminar (2019)
- External Examiner - Eastern Polytechnic, Kenema (2013-2015)
Editorial and Professional Memberships
- Member - Editorial Team, Scientific Journal Multidisciplinar (Montevideo)
- Member - Brown International Advance Research Institute (BIARI), Brown University USA (2014)
- Member - Njala University Society for Academic Advancement (NUSAA)
- Lead Writer - 2021 Mid Term Population and Housing Census Thematic (Population Projection) Report Writing, Statistics Sierra Leone (2025)
University and Public Service
Leadership Positions
2024-PresentActing Dean - School of Basic Sciences, Njala University
2022-2025President - Academic Staff Association (ASA), Njala University
2022-2025President - Union of Academic Staff Association, Sierra Leone
2022-2024Head - Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Njala University
2012-2014Former Acting Head - Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Njala University
Committee Memberships and Service
- Member - Board of Examiners, School of Basic Sciences, Njala University (2024)
- Member - Njala University Court Housing Committee (2024)
- Senior Marshal - Njala University Congregation, Njala Campus (2023)
- Member - School Committee, School of Technology, Njala University (2022)
- Member - Investigation Committee (2021)
- Senior Assistant Marshal - Njala University Congregation (2019)
- Member - Sport Committee, Njala University (2016)
Consultancy and Advisory Roles
- Data Quality Management Officer - 2021 Mid Term Population and Housing Census Survey (Pilot), Statistics Sierra Leone (2021)
- Facilitator - Accelerated Learning Trainer, International Rescue Committee (2015)
- Facilitator - Training Programme in "Research for Development" for Sierra Leone Police Personnel (2015)
- Supervisor - European Union/Government of Sierra Leone Population and Housing Survey (2004)
- Supervisor - Sierra Leone General Population HIV/AIDS Behavioral Surveillance Survey (BSS) (2004)
Resource and Training Activities
Recent Training and Workshop Leadership
- Resource Person - Generic Research Competency Course, Academic Staff Association Workshop, Njala University (2022-2024)
- Resource Person - Three-Day Retreat on "The Role of Tertiary Institutions in Strengthening Quality Education and the Big Five Game Changers" (Union of Academic Staff Associations, 2025)
- Coordinator - Njala-DSTI Data Science Seminar (2019)
- Participant - Sierra Leone EBOLA Database Workshop (2018)
Administrative Excellence
Dr. Gegbe's administrative experience spans over 15 years in various leadership capacities, demonstrating his commitment to educational excellence and institutional development. His roles have included:
- Strategic Leadership: Acting Dean of School of Basic Sciences (2024-Present)
- Departmental Management: Head of Mathematics and Statistics Department (Multiple terms)
- Professional Advocacy: President of Academic Staff Associations at both university and national levels
- Academic Quality Assurance: External examining roles across multiple institutions
Dr. Gegbe continues to serve as a bridge between academia and national development initiatives, particularly in the areas of statistics, data science, and educational policy in Sierra Leone.
Contact Info
+23276951044
+23230146172
Education
2020-2021 PhD in Statistics
2011-2012 Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology, Njala University
2002-2003 Masters in Statistics (M.Sc. Statistics.), Njala University College University of Sierra Leone
1994-2000 Bachelor of Science in Education (B.Sc ED) Major in Mathematics and Minor in Physics, Njala University College, University of Sierra Leone
Research Publications
Articles in Learned Journals
i. Ibrahim Al-Dayel¹, Meraj Ali Khan¹, Muhammad Faisal Hanif², Muhammad Kamran Siddiqui, Saba Hanif³ & 2025. A graph-based computational approach for modeling physicochemical properties in drug design. Sci Rep 15, 21170 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-06624-3 (Scientific Reports (Sci Rep) ISSN 2045-2322 (online))
ii. W. EltayebAhmed¹, Muhammad Farhan Hanif², Muhammad Kamran Siddiqui³ & 2025. Advanced QSPR modeling of profens using machine learning and molecular descriptors for NSAID analysis. Sci Rep 15, 26356 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-09878-z (Scientific Reports (Sci Rep) ISSN 2045-2322 (online))
iii. Haseeb Ahmad, Muhammad Kamran Siddiqui, Muhammad Farhan Hanif, 2024. Exploring the Distance-Based Topological Indices for Total Graphs via Numerical Comparison. https://doi.org/10.1155/jom/4423113 (Journal of Mathematics)
iv. Sana Javed, Shabbir Ahmad, Noor Sehar, Sadia Khalid, Muhammad Kamran Siddiqui & 2024. Enhancing topological index of calcium chloride network through feature selection methods exploration. Sci Rep 14, 27722 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-790408 (Scientific Reports (Sci Rep) ISSN 2045-2322 (online))
v. Asma Khalid¹, Shoaib Iqbal, Muhammad Kamran Siddiqui, Tariq Javed Zia & 2024. On physical analysis of topological indices and entropy measures for porphyrazine structure using logarithmic regression model. Sci Rep 14, 28669 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-78045-7 (Scientific Reports (Sci Rep) ISSN 2045-2322 (online))
vi. Rongbing Huang, Muhammad Farhan Hanif, Muhammad Kamran Siddiqui, Muhammad Faisal Hanif & 2024. On analysis of silicon dioxide based on topological indices and entropy measure via regression model. Sci Rep 14, 22478 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-73163-8 (Scientific Reports (Sci Rep) ISSN 2045-2322 (online))
vii. Rongbing Huang, Muhammad Farhan Hanif, Muhammad Kamran Siddiqui, Muhammad Faisal Hanif, Saba Hanif & 2024. On physical analysis of topological indices for iron disulfide network via curve fitting model. Sci Rep 14, 19177 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-70006-4 (Scientific Reports (Sci Rep) ISSN 2045-2322 (online))
viii. Mohamed Hamza Conteh Alhaji, , Isaac Tamba Issac 2022. Utilising the Total or Cultivation (TFC) and Multiple Regression (MR) Models to Examine the Factors Influencing Rice Cultivation Farms in the Bombali District, Sierra Leone. International Journal of Sciences: Basic and Applied Research (IJSBAR) Volume 63, No 2, pp 187-195.
ix. Conteh Alhaji Mohamed Hamza, , Turay Mohamed Osman 2022. Adopting an Empirical Perception from the Vector Error Correction Model Technique to Examine the Influence of Credit availability on Rice Productivity in Sierra Leone. Basic and Applied Research (IJSBAR) Volume 63, No 2, pp 187-195.
x. Alhaji Mohamed Hamza Conteh, , Sanpha Kallon 2022. Employing The Ordinary Least Square (OLS) Technique To Assess The Effect Of Weather Parameters On Rice Cultivation In Sierra Leone. International Journal of Advanced Research and Publications ISSN: 2456-9992.
xi. Alhaji Mohamed Hamza Conteh, , Sanpha Kallon 2022. Using Multinomial Logistic Regression Model (MLRM) to assess the Factors Influencing the Selection of Farming Business by Cassava and Rice Farmers in Bombali District. International Journal of Advanced Research and Publications ISSN: 2456-9992 Volume 5 Issue 11.
xii. Kandeh, B. Baimba, A. 2019. An analysis of Outbreak of Ebola in Sierra Leone. International journal of Engineering Research and General Science Vol 7 issue 6.
xiii. Kandeh, B.H. Baimba, A. 2019. Service Availability and Readiness Assessment (SARA) of Health Facilities in Moyamba District Southern Province of Sierra Leone. Biomedical Statistics and Information Volume 4, Issue 4.
xiv. Sheriff, K., Sundai, A. 2015. Factors Contributing To Students' Poor Performance In Mathematics At West African Senior School Certificate Examination A Case Study: Kenema City, Eastern Province Sierra Leone. International Journal for Engineering Research and General Science Vol. 3 Issue 2, 2015.
xv. , K. Elogima 2014. Evaluation of Under-Five Malaria Treatment in Sierra Leone: A Case Study Kenema District Hospital. International Journal for Engineering Research and General Science Vol. 2 Issue 4, 2014.
xvi. and Koroma, J.M. 2014. Students and Teachers' Perception of the Causes of Poor Academic Performance in General and Further Mathematics in Sierra Leone: A Case Study of Bo District Southern Province. International Journal for Engineering Research and General Science Vol. 2 Issue 5, 2014.
xvii. Conteh, A.H, Fofana I, Gborie, A., , Tamba, I. 2014. An Estimation of Rice Output Supply Response in Sierra Leone: A Nerlovian Model Approach. International Journal of Biological, Veterinary, Agricultural and Food Engineering Vol. 8: No: 03 2014.
xviii. and Gbenjeh, M.M. 2014. Impact of Information Technology on Higher Institution of Learning: A Case Study Njala University. International Journal for Engineering Research and General Science Vol. 2 Issue 5, 2014.
xix. , Mufor, P, Kemoh, S. V. 2015. Motivational Reasons of Consumers Behind Green Tea (Ataya) Consumption in Sierra Leone. International Journal of Sciences: Basic and Applied Research Vol. 22 No.1, 2015 (Doc.032, Pg.309).
Published Book (Monographs)
2020. Impact of free health Care on Mortality Reduction Modelling its effect on Under Five Children In Moyamba District. Monograph Hyderabad, India: Vide Leaf.
Published Abstracts
i. and Koroma, J.M. 2014. Students and Teachers' Perception of the Causes of Poor Academic Performance in General and Further Mathematics in Sierra Leone: A Case Study of Bo District Southern Province. International Journal for Engineering Research and General Science Vol. 2 Issue 5, 2014.
ii. , K. Elogima 2014. Evaluation of Under-Five Malaria Treatment in Sierra Leone: A Case Study Kenema District Hospital. International Journal for Engineering Research and General Science Vol. 2 Issue 4, 2014.