MSc Chemistry
Interests revolve around research and quality control of processes that impact customers.
A certified Environmental Management Systems ISO 14001:2015 auditor, specialized in laboratory Management Systems ISO/IEC 17025 audit, with a keen focus on method validation and uncertainty of measurements.
Undertook project research on pollution level as a result of socio-economic activities around River Sare in Awendo division.
Ph.D. in Chemistry
Area of Specialization: Inorganic/Analytical Chemistry
Research Interest:
MSc Analytical Chemistry
COURSE: MSc Analytical Chemistry.
TOPIC OF STUDY: Agricultural Waste to Green Transport Fuel; Catalytic Hydrothermal Reforming of Pyrolysis oil from Bagasse.
RESEARCH INTERESTS: Bio-refinery, Bioenergy, Energy & Environment, Catalysis, Chemical Process Analytics/Process Improvement, Food Safety & Quality, Analytical Method Development, Soil Chemistry, Waste Recovery & SugarTechnology.
SUPERVISORS:
Dr. Fredrick Mwazighe
Department of Chemistry
University of Nairobi
Dr. Richard Kimilu
Department of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering
University of Nairobi
Dr. Beth Ndunda
Department of Chemistry
University of Nairobi
MSc Environmental Chemistry
Ms. Roble holds a Master of Science Degree in Environmental Chemistry.
Ph.D. in Chemistry
Area of specialization:
Environmental Impact analysis and audit
Anaerobic digestion of waste to energy
Waste management via Microbial fuel cells technology
Organic pollutants bio-remediation
Sensors and Arduino application to chemistry techniques
Research Interest:
1. Environmental waste management via green approach and conversion to energy via anaerobic digestion.
2. Conversion of organic waste to electricity using microbial fuel cell technology.
3. Bio-remediation of pesticide residues using anaerobic microbial fuel cells
4. Arduino-based sensor application to real-time monitoring and analytical chemistry techniques.
MSc Chemistry Student
Research Interests:
Development and Application of Analytical Methods for Laboratory Chemistry Environmental Studies.
Development and testing of Analytical Methods for Analysis of Inorganic Chemicals of Industrial Origin.
Computer-controlled Instrumentation and Data Acquisition and Analysis
Jane Macharia is a PhD student at the department of chemistry. She endeavours to use her knowledge in chemical sciences to understand and provide solutions to current and emerging problems. Her research interests are in the field of environmental chemistry, water chemistry, coordination chemistry and organometallic chemistry. Currently she is investigating the possibility of transmission of fluoride from mothers to their babies through milk under the supervision of Prof. David K. Kariuki. Consumption of excess fluoride cause negative health effects therefore exposure to infants should be monitored.
Her PhD studies are jointly sponsored by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programme Kenya, 2018 and the African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) through the Consortium for Advanced Research Training in Africa (CARTA) fellowship program. She is a CARTA Cohort 9 fellow.
Area of specialization: PhD in Chemistry
Research interest: Nanochemistry,Sensors and Natural products
Area of Specialization: Analytical Chemistry
Research Interest
Food safety with contaminants like mycotoxins especially aflatoxins in foods and feeds, heavy metals in food, water and food quality.
Kanigini holds a Bachelor of Science, Education( Biology & Chemistry). Currently he's pursuing Master of Science degree in Environmental Chemistry at the Department of Chemistry, University of Nairobi.
