MR. ERICK KANIGINI

MR. ERICK KANIGINI

EDUCATION BACKGROUND

  • Master of Science in Environmental Chemistry, University of Nairobi (2025)
  • Thesis title: Distribution and Characterization of Microplastics in Nairobi River.
  •  Supervisors: Professor David K. Kariuki and Doctor Bridget K. Mutuma
  • BSc.Ed (Chemistry and Biology), University of Dar es Salaam (2016)

            Upper Second Class Honours, GPA: 4.1

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • Assistant Lecturer (2025-to date)
  • Tutorial Assistant (2019-2025)
  • High School Teacher (2017-2019)

 

AWARDS

  • Certificate of attendance and participation in the 8th Annual Research Week Conference of the Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Nairobi (October 2025)
  • Certificate of attendance and participation in the 7th Annual Conference of the Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Nairobi (November 2024)
  • Certificate of attendance in the Pan Africa Chemistry Network Congress 2024 under the auspices of the Royal Society of Chemistry. Nairobi, Kenya (October 2024)
  • Certificate of attendance for a two days short course on Pedagogical methods for teaching university students (2021)
  • Certificate of Recognition for facilitating excellent performance in Chemistry for high school students (2018)
  • Certificate of appreciation for participating in the Dar es Salaam University Students’ Organization as an electoral committee member (2016)

TEACHING

Ardhi University:

  • 3rd  year undergraduate students, Environmental Chemistry course (1st semester)
  • 2nd year undergraduate students, Toxicology and Risk Managament (2nd semester)
  • 1st year undergraduate students, Basic Chemistry (1st semester
  • 2nd year undergraduate students, Instrumental Methods of Analysis ( 1st semester)
  • 1st year undergraduate students, Project II: Analytical  Laboratory Survey (2nd semester)

 

High School:       

  • Chemistry and Biology for high school students

 

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP

  • Affiliate Member of the Royal Society of Chemistry, AMRSC (Membership number: 784763)

RESEARCH INTERESTS

  • Environmental sampling, Microplastics (MPs) recovery from environmental samples, and characterization of MPs.
  • Ecotoxicology, Chemical pollutants, Chemical risk assessment and management, Remediation techniques for chemical pollutants.
  • Material science.

CV

Contact information

Mobile No: +254112599120

Alt. Mobile no: +255769561477