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Staff Profile - Dr. Bernard Mukiri Gichimu
(University of Embu, 2015-07) Gichimu, Bernard M.
Dr. Bernard Mukiri Gichimu is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Water & Agricultural Resource Management, University of Embu. He holds BSc. and MSc. Degrees in Horticulture from Maseno University and PhD in Plant Breeding from JKUAT. Previously, he worked in Horticultural Companies before joining Coffee Research Institute (formerly Coffee Research Foundation) in Ruiru as a Plant Breeder and the Head of Plant Breeding Section, where he worked for 6 years. Bernard has published widely in peer-reviewed journals and participated in numerous academic and professional conferences. He has also managed several donor-funded projects and fostered several collaborative partnerships. Besides, Bernard has participated in many local and international consultancy missions and he is an active player in the Agriculture Sector in Kenya and an active member of the Horticultural Association of Kenya and the Plant Breeders Association of Kenya. Bernard is widely travelled locally and internationally including Saudi Arabia, Netherlands, USA, Colombia, Costa Rica, Italy, Indonesia, India, South Africa, Ethiopia, Zimbabwe, Uganda and Tanzania. He is also a mentor to many
Staff Profile - Dr. Charles Andrew Nyambane Onyari
(University of Embu, 2015-07) Onyari, Charles N.
My research interests are in crop growth/yield modeling, soil and water management, soil fertility, dryland farming, biometrics, and environmental impact assessment/audit.
Staff Profile - Dr. Esther Edith Arunga
(University of Embu, 2015-07) Arunga, Ester E.
Esther Arunga has a Doctor of Philosophy in Plant Breeding and Biotechnology from Moi University Kenya.
Staff Profile - Dr. Hannah Karuri
(University of Embu, 2015-07) Karuri, H.W.
Dr Hannah Karuri is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Embu, Kenya Area of Specialization: Research Interests Plant pathology, Biotechnology, Plant Ecology, Climate Change, Crop protection (nematodes), and risk assessment of the effect of genetically modified crops on nematodes.
Staff Profile - Dr. Justin Nyaga
(University of Embu, 2015-07) Nyaga, Justin
Staff Profile - Dr. Kirema Nkanata Mburugu
(University of Embu, 2015-07) Mburugu, Kirema N.
I have extensive teaching experience in high schools, colleges and Universities. I am also a lead auditor and implementer of ISO 9001:2008, Performance Contracting coordinator, Strategic Planning and a Trainer of Trainers (TOT).I believe in teamwork, mentorship and sharing of ideas.
Staff Profile - Dr. Mark Otieno
(University of Embu, 2015-07) Otieno, Mark
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Staff Profile - Dr. Millien Kawira
(University Of Embu, 2015-07) Kawira, M.;
Dr. Millien Kawira is the Deputy Registrar, Admission & Teaching Programmes (ATP)/Senior Lecturer. Her area of specialization is Energy Technology. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy in energy technology at JKUAT, and a Master of Science degree in Physics from the same University.
Staff Profile - Dr. Ngetich, Kipchirchir Felix
(UoEm., 2015-07) Ngetich, F.K.
Soil and Water Resources Management, Soils, Crop Modeling, Biofertilizers, Land Use Change, Land Use Planning, Rural Livelihoods, Remote Sensing Applications, Sustainable Agriculture, Remote Sensing and GIS, Geostatistics, Rainfall Analysis
Staff Profile - Dr. Phyllis W. Muturi
(University of Embu, 2015-07) Muturi, Phyllis W.
Dr. Muturi holds a PhD in Plant Breeding and Biotechnology from Makerere University, Uganda, MSc. in Crop Protection and BSc. Agriculture from University of Nairobi, Kenya. She won scholarships for postgraduate training (MSc and PhD) from the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM). In 2012, she was recognized by the African Women in Agricultural Research and Development Programme (AWARD) to be among the 70 impressively talented and motivated very young women researchers in Africa. In 2013, she was awarded a two-year fellowship by AWARD to strengthen her leadership and science skills. AWARD is a professional development program that strengthens the research and leadership skills of African women in agricultural science, empowering them to contribute more effectively to poverty alleviation and food security in sub-Saharan Africa. She has over five years practical experience in dry lands research in collaboration with International Crops Research Institute for Semi Arid Tropics (ICRISAT). Team player and networked with scientists from public and private sectors. She has worked with rural communities and participated in farmers exchange programs in Eastern Africa. She has presented her research findings in conference and published her work in international peer reviewed journals. She is a mentor and participates in community development projects/programmes.
Staff Profile - Dr. Simon Karuku
(University of Embu, 2015-07) Karuku, Simon
Dr. Simon Karuku is a Lecturer/Dean, School of Education and Social Sciences He teaches mathematics and mathematics education. He has more than five years’ experience in teaching and research in institutions of higher education.
Staff Profile - Prof. Romano Mwirichia Kachiuru
(University of Embu, 2015-07) Mwirichia, Romano K.
Jan. 2015 to Date Senior Lecturer, University of Embu July 2012 - Dec. 2014 Postdoctoral Fellow (Microbiology), King Abdullah University of Scicence and Technology, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Feb. 2011 - June 2012 Postdoc Fellow (metagenomics), Institut für Mikrobiologie und Genetik, Georg-August Universität Göttingen, Germany January - May, 2010 Postdoc Fellow (Metagenomics), Department of Cell, Molecular and Developmental Biology, Yale University 2010 - August 2012 Research Fellow, Institute for Biotechnology Research, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology. 2007 - 2010 Assistant Research Fellow, Institute for Biotechnology Research, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Staff Profile - Stephen Muteti Mbunzi
(University of Embu, 2015) Mbunzi, Stephen M.
Currently studying PhD in JKUAT, in the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Sciences, on Applied Statistics on Modeling Jigger Infestation using Image Analysis. I did my MSc. (Statistics) in the University of Nairobi from 2005 to 2007 and published one paper in 2009. I’m married to one wife and blessed with three children.
Staff Profile -Dr. Jeremiah Mosioma Okeyo
(University of Embu, 2015-07) Okeyo, J.
Area of Specialization: soil, water and nutrient management for sustainable agricultural production.
Staff Profile : Dr. Faith Mueni Musyoka
(UoEm, 2024-08-01) Faith, Mueni
Dr Faith Mueni Musyoka is a holder of Doctor of Philosophy in Information Technology from Kabarak University, Kenya, Master of Science in Information Technology and Bachelor of Science in Computer Science both from Masinde Muliro University of Science & Technology, Kenya. Dr. Faith is currently a Lecturer in the Department of Mathematics, Computing and Information Technology University of Embu, Kenya. She has served as a Tutorial Fellow for two years at the same institution. Dr. Faith has previously worked as an Assistant Lecturer at Gretsa University, Kenya. Dr. Faith Mueni Musyoka has research interest in the application of Internet of Things Technology in addressing healthcare challenges. She has developed a solution on detection of blood pressure fluctuations using smart arm watches and then triggering alerts to caregivers then, conducted the evaluation on the solution. Other research interests include; Software Quality and Software Metrics.

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