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Lecturer
Faculty: Science and Technology
Department: Biological Sciences
FIELD OF SPECIALIZATION
Plant Pathology, Plant Nematology, Botany
WORK EXPERIENCE
2021-todate: Lecturer, Chuka University-Kenya
2016-2019: PhD Research Scientist, Julius Kühn-Institute-Germany
2012-2016: Assistant Lecturer, Chuka University-Kenya
2009-2012: Msc. Researcher, Kenyatta University-Kenya
EDUCATION
Ph.D. in Agricultural Sciences, University of Kassel
Master of Science in Plant Pathology, Kenyatta University
Bachelor of Education Science, Kenyatta University
MEMBERSHIP TO PROFWSSIONAL BODIES
European Society of Nematologists (ESN)
Katholischer Akademischer Auslander-Dienst (KAAD-Germany)
KAAD Scholars of East Africa (KASEA)
KEY RESEARCH PROJECTS
2016-2019: Resistance Based Integrated Pest Management of Globodera rostochiensis and Globodera pallida in Potato Cropping Systems (BMLE-Germany)
2012-2015: Study of Potato Cyst Nematodes, Globodera rostochiensis, in Kenya
2009-2011: Plant parasitic nematodes associated with cabbages in different agro-ecological zones in Nyandarua and Embu Counties, Kenya (KAAD-Germany)
SCHOLARLY PUBLICATIONS
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RESEARCH INTERESTS
Development of sustainable management of plant parasitic nematodes with special focus on Potato cyst nematodes
Exploiting the host resistance mechanism in the management of Potato Cyst Nematodes (PCN) Globodera rostochiensis and G. pallida.
Exploring the genetic diversity within and between plant parasitic nematode populations
POSTGRADUATE TOPICS SUPERVISED
1. Prevalence and Characterization of Avocado Fruit Fungal Diseases in Embu County, Kenya and the Efficacy of Aloe secundiflora Crude Extract in Their Control
2. Interaction Betweeen Potato Cyst Nematode (Globodera spp.) and Bacterial Wilt (Ralstonia solanacearum) in Potato in Nyandarua County, Kenya
3.Assessment of Prevalence and Severity of Purple Blotch Disease of Onion, Pathogen Characterization and Screening Onion Varieties for Resistance to Alternaria porri in Nyeri County
4. Screening of Nematode cysts and Eggs for Nematophagous Fungi for use as Biocontrol Agent Against Potato Cyst Nematodes (Globodera spp.)
5. Determination of Occurrence of Root Knot Nematodes in Spinach and their Management Using Resistant Varieties and Selected Organic Amendment in Murang’a County, Kenya
6. Isolation and Characterization of Cyanobacteria from Sagan Fish Ponds and Determination of their Potential as Bio-fertilizer for Maize