Chuka Univeristy

Chuka University Career Day 2023
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Mentorship on opportunities in the Blue Economy, Youth entrepreneurship and online opportunities

Triple Threat Issues, Drug and Substance Abuse
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Research Groups Training for Lectures
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The Nairobi Summer School on Climate Justice (NSSCJ) Cohort IV 2024
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Inaugural Research Conference in Humanities and Social Sciences
2024-07-11 08:00 - 2024-07-12 17:00 UTC | Chuka University, 109, Chuka, 60400, Kenya

DAAD Funded Generative Artificial Intelligence Workshop
2024-08-21 08:00 - 2024-08-23 17:00 UTC | Chuka University, 109, Chuka, 60400, Kenya

Training on Malaria Modeling using R Software to Develop Practical Skills in Combating Malaria within the Kenyan Context
2024-08-29 08:00 - 2024-08-30 17:00 UTC | Chuka University, 109, Chuka, 60400, Kenya
Join us for two days training workshop organized by the Faculty of Science and Technology, Chuka University Kenya and Sponsored by Applied Malaria Modeling Network (AMMnet).

Aim of the Event

This training aim to introduce practical applications of malaria modeling using R Software. The training will Leverage learning and knowledge-sharing with the goal of improving the quality of analytical support offered to malaria programs and advancing general malaria research.

Important information

Date: 29th to 30th August 2024
Time: 8:00 a.m – 4:30 p.m daily
Venue: Chuka University, Kenya

Expected No. of Participant: 30-50 Participants

Registration Details

Register Form at: https://forms.gle/VGsS7eiK5qEsrWVA8
Registration Deadline: Before or on 14th August 2024 at 5:00 pm EAT
Registration Fee: Ksh. 2000/=
(Payable to Chuka University M-Pesa pay bill No: 247 247; A/C No: 0703142459

Event Highlights

Key note presentations from the experts
Hands-on-workshop to enhance your skills in model development/simulations and data analysis
Net-working opportunities

PARTICIPANTS

Faculty members
Research scientists
Data scientists
Mathematician/statistician
Health workers/Medical practitioners
Post graduate students(PhD/MSc)

Detailed schedule (Subject to change)

DAY ONE

9.00 – 9.30am
Registration

9.30 – 10.00am
Self-Introduction – Networking

10.00 – 10.10am
Welcome Remarks:AMMnet mission and vision, aim of the event and welcoming new members to AMMnet Kenya Chapter

10.10 – 10.30am
Opening Remarks – Official Welcome

10.30 – 11.00am
Health Break, Networking and Photography session

11.00 – 11.30pm
Overview of different types of Models (Dynamical, Geospatial and Genomics Modelling)

11.30 – 1.00pm
Introduction to R and Data Visualization

1.00 – 2.00pm
Lunch Break, and Networking

2.00– 3.30pm
Computational Malaria Modelling Techniques in Machine Learning Algorithms using R

3.30– 5.00pm

DAY TWO

8.30– 9.00am
Registration

9.00 – 11.00am
Malaria Modelling Techniques in Machine Learning Algorithms in R & Rstudio using NMCP data

11.00 – 11.30am
Health Break, Networking and Photography session

11.30– 1.00pm
Development/Formulation of Compartmental Models

1.00 – 2.00pm
Lunch Break, and Networking

2.00 – 4.00pm
Simulation and Validation of Compartmental Models in R Using NMCP data

4.00 – 5.00pm
Integrating a Compartmental Model into a Shiny App with R software

5.00 – 5.30pm
Evaluation of the training – Online survey tool

5.30 – 6.00pm
Closing Remarks

6.00pm
Departure

ORGANIZERS

Faculty of Science and Technology,
Chuka University, Kenya

Host Organizing committee

Prof. Paul Kamweru
Prof. Dennis Muriithi
Dr. Mark Okongo
Dr. Alice Lunani

Facilitators & scientific organizer

Mark Okongo, PhD
Mark Onyango is currently the head of Mathematics and Statistics section and senior lecturer in Applied mathematics at Chuka University, Kenya. He holds a PhD in Applied Mathematics from Chuka University-Kenya, M.Sc. in Applied Mathematics from Maseno University, Kenya and a B.Ed in Mathematics and Economics from Kenyatta University, Kenya. He specializes in Mathematical Modeling (Mathematical Epidemiology and Phytopathology). Currently, his research focuses on Mathematical Modeling of Malaria Transmission. He actively collaborates with both academic and industry partners to address real-world challenges using statistical tools.
Dennis Muriithi, PhD
Dennis K. Muriithi is an Associate Professor of Applied statistics in the Faculty of Science and Technology at the Chuka University, Kenya. He holds a PhD in Biostatistics from Moi University, Kenya and MSc in Applied statistics form JKUAT, Kenya. He is a dedicated educator, a researcher, and a recognized expert in the field of Applied Statistics and data analytics. Prof. Muriithi is dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge, mentoring future scientists, and promoting interdisciplinary research. His work focuses on Applied Statistics and data analytics: Machine Learning and Predictive Inference with application to Agriculture, Education, Health science and economic studies. He actively collaborates with both academic and industry partners to address real-world challenges using statistical tools.

Contact details

Email: dataanalytics@chuka.ac.ke
Website: https://fast.chuka.ac.ke/TMMS2024
https://ammnet.org

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