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About

Dr. Onditi Ouma Anam

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I am a responsible, Industrious, Self - Motivated, Team, and Result Oriented Person.

 

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

ANALYTICAL CHEMIST

 

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION

MEMBER OF:

  1. Royal Society of Chemistry, Chartered Scientist (CSci), Chartered Chemist Fellow of Royal Society of Chemistry (CCHEM FRSC)                

  2. Member of American Chemical Society ( Member ACS)

  3. Kenya Chemical Society (KCS)

  4. Natural Product Research Network for Eastern and Central Africa (NAPRECA).

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

  1. UNIVERSITY EDUCATION 

July 1993 – March 1996: Ph.D. (ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY), 

                                          LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY, UK   

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Sep 1987 – Dec 1988:     MSC (ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY AND INSTRUMENTATION), LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY, UK   

                                                         

Sep 1978 – Dec 1981:      BSC (CHEMISTRY MAJOR 3:1:1), 2ND CLASS HONOURS, UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI 

 

  1. HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION

1976-1977: “A” LEVEL (E.A.A.C.E.), ALLIANCE HIGH SCHOOL

 

SUBJECTS STUDIED: MATHEMATICS, PHYSICS, CHEMISTRY AND GENERAL PAPER

 

RESULTS: 3 PRINCIPAL PASSES AND 1 SUBSIDIARY

 

  1. SECONDARY EDUCATION

1972-1975: “O” LEVEL (E.A.C.E.), MARANDA HIGH SCHOOL

                                               

RESULTS: DIVISION ONE

 

  1. OTHER COURSES ATTENDED

 

April 2008: International Assessment of Agricultural 

Knowledge Science and Technology for

                   Development (IAASTD)-Nairobi. Press

                   Launch, ICRAF conference Hall, Nairobi; held

                   under the auspices of UNEP and African Centre

                   for Technology Studies (ACTS).

                  

 

19TH November 2007: Seminar on Microwave Sample Preparation System, held at Holiday inn Hotel, Nairobi.

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11TH-12TH: Staff Training on ISO 9000 Standards, held at 14TH September 2007: Faculty of Science Boardroom, JKUAT.                  

 

14TH September 2007: Faculty of Science Boardroom, JKUAT.

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20TH - 24TH March 2006: A Policy analysis course on innovation systems and MDG’S held at African Center of Technology studies secretariat, Nairobi Certificate Awarded.

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February 1988: A short course on Atomic Spectroscopy for determination of metals held at Loughborough University.

12TH - 28TH                                                                                        

 

November 1984: A course in Beekeeping and Extension conducted at Ngong Training Center, Kenya; jointly organized by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development and the Israel Government. A certificate was awarded.                                                      

 

 

 

EMPLOYMENT RECORD

Oct. 2002 – To Date: Senior Lecturer in Analytical Chemistry at JKUAT, Department of Chemistry. Lectures the following units: Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Nuclear, and Radiation Chemistry, and Physical Chemistry. Other units:  Statistics and Research Methods.

 

April 1991 – Sept 2002: Lecturer at JKUAT, Department of Chemistry.

 

Nov 1989 – March 1991:Assistant Lecturer at JKUAT, Department of Physical and Biological Sciences.

 

Feb 1982 – Oct 1989: Animal Husbandry Officer/ Research Officer, Ministry of Livestock Development, Bee–Keeping Branch, dealing with quality control of hive products such as honey and beeswax.

             

1980: Research Assistant under the supervision of  Prof. S.O Wandiga, Department of Chemistry, University of Nairobi, Kenya                                                            

 

1979: Analyst, East African Industries, Muhoroni

 

1978: Clerical Officer with Kenya Post and Telecommunications.

 

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES AND POSITION SERVED AT J.K.U.A.T/ OTHER INSTITUTION

1999 – April 2010:  Academic advisor for Fourth year BSc. Students undertaking chemistry/ analytical chemistry in the department of chemistry, J.K.U.A.T.

2000 – To Date: Co-coordinator of Academic Trips for B.Sc. students (3rd and 4th year)

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1997 – 2002: Departmental Coordinator of 4th-year research projects and 2010-To Date for BSc. (Chemistry major) students, department chemistry. J.K.U.A.T

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2000 – To Date: Member of Postgraduate Committee in the Department of Chemistry, J.K.U.A.T

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2001 – 2009:External Examiner for Diploma Course in Chemistry at    Kagumo Teachers Training College.

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2008-2010: External Examiner for B.Sc. Course in Applied Chemistry (Environmental Chemistry option), Kigali Institute of Technology                                            (KIST), Rwanda.

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2009: External Expert and Member of Evaluation Panel for BSc Course in Applied Chemistry. Kigali Institute of Technology (KIST), Rwanda. Evaluated the Course on 22nd April 2009 at KIST.

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2009 2nd – 6th: Departmental Coordinator of 4th-year Research Projects for B.Sc. (Regular) students, Department of Chemistry, JKUAT. A member of the Steering Committee which organized  (March 2010) workshop on GC-MS for staff from University in East, West, Central, and North Africa.Venue:  JKUAT organized under the auspicious of RSC, UoN, JKUAT, and Syngenta.

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2014-To Date: External Examiner for BSc Course in Applied Chemistry, University of Rwanda

                                      

LEADERSHIP HELD IN PROFESSIONAL BODIES AND ASSOCIATIONS 

Feb. 2008 - To Date: Treasurer of University Academic Staff Union (UASU)-JKUAT Chapter

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2005 – Feb. 2008: Chapter Trustee of the Universities Academic Staff Union (UASU)– J.K.U.A.T Chapter

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2003 – 2005: Chapter committee member of the Universities Academic Staff Union (UASU – J.K.U.A.T Chapter)

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2000 – To Date: Patron of Society of Chemists, J.K.U.A.T.

 

26th April – 7th: Coordinator and Facilitator for a short course on May 2010 Honey/Honey residue analysis using modern analytical techniques (GC, HPLC, GC-MS, UV/VIS Spectrophotometry, AAS and AES), held at JKUAT under the auspicious of the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, JKUAT.

                             

15TH JULY 2015-15TH JULY 2018: Appointed as Reviewer of Universal Journal of Chemistry by Horizon Publishing (HRPUB) for 3years.

    

 

RESEARCH ACTIVITIES

  1. PRINCIPAL RESEARCH INTEREST

Analytical Chemistry, Environmental chemistry, Agricultural chemistry, Pesticides and Biopesticides, Industrial chemistry, and Physical chemistry.

Currently involved in the analysis and testing of biopesticides and anti-malarial for heavy metal content.    

My research interest is in Analytical Chemistry in the area of atomic spectroscopy, molecular spectroscopy, and chromatography.

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  1. Molecular Spectroscopy

Development of fluorescence labels which are cheap and photostable. This will facilitate the determination of non – fluorescent compounds by fluorescence method involving the derivatization of such samples. Fluorescence technique is becoming more popular due to its high sensitivity, versatility, and simplicity of instrumentation (e.g. simple Fluorimeters).

 

Interfacing flow injection analysis (FIA) system to the mass spectrometric detector, UV/VIS spectrophotometric detector, fluorimetric, and thermal conductivity detectors. FIA technique would be used to generate vapor/gaseous analyte on-line. Vapour or gaseous analytes will be separated by a dual-phase diffusion unit containing microporous PTFE membrane for separation of phases. The separated gases/vapors will be introduced into suitable detectors such as thermal conductivity detector (TCD), mass spectrometer (MS) for quantitative analysis.

Alternatively, the generated analyte will be absorbed in a suitable absorption medium followed by an on-line reaction with a fluorescence label or suitable derivatizing agent for fluorescence and UV/VIS spectrophotometry.

 

  1. Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy

Although atomic absorption spectroscopy is the method of choice for trace metal analysis, the sensitivity of the method is affected by the presence of interference. The research in this area will be geared towards improving the sensitivity of this method. This can be achieved by using a flow injection system in which the ion exchange column is incorporated to trap the analyte of interest and to reject the interfering substance (preconcentration of the analyte).FIA will also be used as a sample introduction technique for AAS.

       

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  1. Chromatography

The chromatographic technique will also be employed for the separation of various analytes including medicinal and environmental analytes. Liquid Chromatographic technique (HPLC) would be interfaced with the FIA system for carrying out pre-column and post-column derivatization of samples. Coupled systems such as GC-MS, GC-MS/MS, and HPLC-MS will be used for the analysis of a variety of samples.

 

  1. Electroanalytical Technique

 Our interest is in developing a cheap portable detector for elemental analysis at the site where sampling of environmental samples is taken. The answer to this problem is thought to be an electrochemical technique (voltammetry) coupled to the flow injection system for automation of sample introduction step. The success of this project will allow analysis to be carried out on-site within the shortest time possible. There will be no need to carry the sample from the sampling site to the laboratory during which the sample may be degraded.

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  1. Water and Soil Analysis

Determination of nutrients such as Nitrates, Phosphates, and Potassium in water and soil samples by modern instrumental methods. Determination of Heavy Metals using Atomic Absorption and Emission Spectroscopy.

       For domestic and irrigation use (applies to Water Analysis)

  1. Analysis of Pesticide Residues in Environmental Matrices and real samples such as Honey: using GC, GC-MS, GC-MS/MS, HPLC/MS, and HPLC-MS/MS

  2. Analysis of Atmospheric Pollutants especially Primary Pollutants such as Particulate for Heavy Metals, Sulphur Dioxide, Carbon Monoxide, Oxides of Nitrogen for monitoring air quality, and their effects on the Environment.

         

  1. PUBLICATIONS IN REFEREED JOURNALS

1. ANAM O. O. et al 1985      Melting Point and Saponification Cloud Point of Adulterated Beeswax. Proceedings of 3rd International Conference on Agriculture in Tropical Climates, Held in Nairobi, 1984, 222-223 (1985).

2. ASIKO G. A. AND ANAM O. O. Comparison of Bee Venom Major Volatiles Component (ISO – AMYL ACETATE) in Phenotypically Aggressive and Calm Honey Bees Apis Mellifera, using Gas Chromatography.  The 6th Scientific Conference of the Tanzanian Animal Production – Arusha (1989).

3. ANAM O. O AND DART R. K 1995. Influence of Metals in the Production of Hydroxymethylfurfural in Honey, Analytical Proceedings.

4. ANAM O.O. AND SHARP B.L. Application of Gas Diffusion – Flow Injection Interface for the Determination of 13C/12C Ratio by the Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometry, International Journal of Biochemiphysics Vol 15, (2002).

5. ANAM O.O. AND SHARP B.L. Generation of Nitrogen Gas in the Flow Injection System and Its Determination by Thermal Conductivity Detector, International Journal of Biochemiphysics, Vol 16, (2002).

6. ANAM O.O. Statistics Module (SHS 501) for Open Learning, KenyattaUniversity for MSc. Students (2004).               

7. ONDITI O.A., MBIRI A., OYARO N., AND MURAGO E. Analysis of Kenyan Honey for determinations of essential and heavy metals by Atomic                  Spectroscopy, International Journal of Physical Science, Volume 2, Number 3, 2010, p 87 – 91.

 

8. D. M. KITUYI, A.M. SALIM, ANAM ONDITI AND AMIR O. YUSUF          Environmental effects of selected chemical and Physical Geothermometers at Olkaria Geothermal Power Plant, International journal of sustainable, Development, Volume 3, Number 6, 2010, P 14–25.

 

9. ONDITI O. ANAM, MUTEMBEI J.K., CHACHA J.S. AND OYARO N. Determination of Heavy metals and nutrients water samples of Rivers Naka and Irigu, Chuka. Meru-South District – Kenya using Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy and UV/Visible Spectrophotometry, International Journal of Pure and Applied Science, Volume 3, Number 4, 2010.

 

10. OGWAYO I. O AND ONDITI A.O. The effect of inclusion of cabbage and potatoes in the maize and Beans composite Meal on the Bioavailability of  Iron and Zinc by In-Vitro Method, International Journal of  Current Research, Volumes 3, Issues 5, pp 044-047, 2011

 

11. ANAM O.O. Chemistry Module (HFN 100: Introduction to Chemistry) for Institute of Open, Distance, and e-Learning (ODEL), KU, for 1st year Bachelor of Science in Foods, Nutrition and dietetics, Published by Kenyatta University Press, 2010

 

12. ANAM O. O. Chemistry Module (HFN: 210: Analytical Chemistry) for Institute of open, distance and e-learning (Odel), KU for second-year Bachelor of Science in Foods, Nutrition and Dietetics, Published By Kenyatta University Press, 2010

13. ONDITI ANAM, and MBIRI A. Determination of essential and heavy metals in Kenyan Honey by AAS and AES, Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology, (JAGST), Volume13 (1) 2011.         

14. ONDITI O. A.,         MBUGUA P. M., and SALIM M. A. Determination of micronutrients and macronutrients in soils samples from around lake Ol-Bolossat, International Journal of Biological Science, Volume 2, Number 8, 2010

15. ANAM O.O. AND KINUTHIA M. Improvement of Sensitivity in Atomic absorption Spectroscopy by Solving Problems of Interferences, International Journal of Physical  Science,   Volume 3, Number 2, 2011          

 

16. ANAM O. O., FREDRICK NGANGA, ANTHONY GACHANJA and ELIJA NGUMBA. Physicochemical Analysis of Honey in the Kenyan Retail Market, Food Science, and Quality Management, VOL 12, 2013

 

17. ANAM O.O., FREDRICK NGANGA, ANTHONY GACHANJA, AND      ELIJAH NGUMBA. Application of Solid Phase Extraction with Gas, Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry in Geographical Profiling and  Characterization of Volatile Organics in Kenyan Honey, Food Science and Quality Management, VOL 5, 2012.

 

18. PRESTON AKENGA, ALI SALIM, ANAM ONDITI, WALYAMBILA WAUDO, Determination of Selected Micro and Macro Nutrients in Sugarcane Growing Soils at Kakamega North District, Kenya, IOSR Journal of Applied Chemistry (IOSR-JAC), e-ISSN: 2278-5736, Volume 7, Issue 7, Ver 1, July 2014, pp 32-41.

 

19. MUTEMBEI, J. K., SALIM A.M., ONDITI O.A., WAUDO W., YUSUF A.O., Determination of Heavy Metals and Nutrients in Rivers Naka and Irugu, Chuka, Kenya, Using Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy and UV/Visible Spectrophotometry, IOSR Journal of Applied Chemistry (IOSR-JAC), e-ISSN: 2278-5736, Volume 7, Issue 11, Ver 1, November 2014, pp 82-88.

 

20.T.O.ORWA, J. KIPTOO, A. ONDITI, P. M.NJOGU, Assessment of selected Native Plants along Nairobi River for Uptake of Copper, Zinc and Cadmium, Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology ( J. agric, Sci, technol.), Volume 16, No 1, 2014, pp 36-49, ISSN:1561-7645

 

21. George M. Matei, Jackson K. Kiptoo, Nathan K. Oyaro, Anam O. Onditi, Biosorption of Selected Heavy Metals by Biomass of the Green Alga Spirogyra Sp, UDC 582.264:66.081, Facta Universitatis, Series: Physics, Chemistry, and Technology Vol. 12, No 1, 2014, pp 1-15, DOI: 10.2298/FUPCT 140100M,

 

22. Wilson K. Kosgey, Jackson Kiptoo, and Anam Onditi Ouma, Assessment of the Impact of Effluents Discharge from Muranga Town and its Environs on the Water Quality of River Mathioya, Muranga County, Kenya. Journal of Environment and Earth Science. ISSN (Paper) 2224-3216. ISSN (on-line) 2225-0948. Volume 6, Number 6, 2016, p129-136.

 

23. Caroline Munyiri, Onditi Anam, Erastus Gatebe. Milking Time Effects of Nutrients Level of Free Range Indigenous and Zero Grazed Exotic Cow Milk on Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium and Zinc in Kajiado County, Kenya, Chemistry and Materials Research, ISSN 2224-3224 (Print), ISSN 2225-0956 (on-line), Vol 7, No 12, 2015.

 

24. J. K. Ogilo, A. O. Onditi, A. M. Salim, and A. O. Yusuf. Assessment of Levels of Heavy Metals in Paints from Interior Walls and Indoor Dust from Residential Houses in Nairobi City County, Kenya. Chemical Science International Journal, ISSN 2456-706X, Vol 21, Issue 1, 2017.

 

25. S.M. Muthee, A.M. Salim, A.O. Onditi, A. O. Yusuf, Concentration Levels of Iron, Copper, Lead, Chromium, and selected nutrients in the water of Motoine River Channel, Kibera, Kenya, Chemical Science International Journal, 24(1): 1-8, 2018, Article number CSIJ.43319, ISSN: 2456-706X.

 

26. K.O.Ondoo, J.K. Kiptoo, A.O. Onditi,S.M. Shivaji, B.E. Omondi and J.K. Ogilo, Determination of Selected water Quality Parameters in River Sio, Busia County, Kenya, International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry, 18(3): 1-16, 2019, Article number IRJPAC 48318, ISSN: 22231-3443, NLM ID: 101647669.

 

 

 

PUBLICATION IN CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS

  1. T.A Akenga, O.O Anam, M. Imbuga, J. Mbaka (2006). Applying Innovation Systems Approach to Agricultural Research and Development.

The case study of Pest and Disease Management by Small Scale French Bean and Pigeon Pea Farmers.

The First Scientific Annual Conference, Science for Industrialization, Part II. 1(1), 39 – 51 (ISBN 9966 – 923 – 88 - 8) 

  1. Nyongesa C., Anam O.O., Akenga T., and Wanjala C. (2006). Heavy Metal concentrations Around Mombasa Island, using the Sponges, a Marine Natural Products Indicators (Preliminary Results).

The First Scientific Annual Conference, Science for Industrialization, Biological and Physical Sciences, Additional Papers and Abstracts, p141 – 144 

  1. Murago E. N., Anam O.O. and Akenga T. (2006). Determination of Lead, Cadmium, arsenic, and Mercury in Water and Selected vegetables along the Ngong  River by Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy.

Egyptian First International Conference in Chemistry: Chemistry for Human Needs in Developing countries, Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt,

Abstract Book, p125, 11-14 September 2006.

  1. Anam O. O. and Chepkemoi N. Kimutai (2006). Determination of Selenium, Mercury and Cadmium in Jomo Kenyatta University Water Samples by Flame and Hydride Generation-Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy.

Egyptian First International Conference in Chemistry: Chemistry for Human Needs in Developing countries, Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt,

Abstract Book, p134, 11-14 September 2006.

  1. Anam O. O., Oyaro N., Gachanja A. N.,Tsunuo M. K., Murago  E. N. M., Mawili M (2009) Determination of the quantity of the Active Ingredients in Pain Killers using GC-MS., Faculty of Science, 2nd Scientific conference – Part II, Industrial and Social Economic Development (ISBN 1966-923-78-0), 2 (2), P 53-57.

 

  1. Anam O. O., Mbiri A., and Oyaro N., 2009,  Determination of selected metals in Honey by Atomic Absorption and Emission Spectroscopy, 2nd Scientific  conference – Part II, Industrial and Social Economic Development (ISBN 1966-923-78-0), 2 (2), P 29-33.

 

  1. Analysis of Kenyan Honey for the determination of Essential and Heavy metals by atomic Absorption Spectroscopy, Faculty of Science , 2nd Scientific  conference – Part II, Industrial and Social Economic Development (ISBN 1966-923-78-0), 2 (2), P 29-33.

 

  1. CONFERENCES, WORKSHOP ATTENDED AND PAPERS PRESENTED

    1. The First Scientific Annual Conference, Science for Industrialization (2006).

Papers Presented:  

  1. Applying Innovation Systems Approach to Agricultural  Research and Development. The case study of Pest and Disease Management by Small Scale French Bean and Pigeon Pea Farmers.

  2. Determination of Heavy Metals in vegetable gown along Ngong River, by Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy. 

    1. Joint East and Southern African Environmental Chemistry conference (ESAECC) and the seventh theoretical chemistry conference in Africa EAECC/TCCA 2007, 3-7 December 2007, Elephant Hills Resort, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.  Paper Presented Determination of the quantity of the active ingredients in pain killers using GC-MS.

    2. The Second Faculty of Science Scientific Conference (5th and 6th May 2009).

Papers Presented:       

(1)    Determination of Selected Metals in Honey using Flame Atomic and Flame Emission Spectroscopy. Mbiri A., Anam O.O. and Oyaro N.

(2)   Paper Presented: Determination of the quantity of the Active Ingredients in Pain Killers using GC-MS. Murago E.N.M., Oyaro N, Gachanja A. N., Tsanuo M.K., Anam O.O. and Mawili F. M.

  1. Heavy metal concentration around Mombasa Island using sponges, a marine natural product indicator (Preliminary results, the First Annual Conference, Science for Industrialization (2006).

  2. Pittcon 2012 Conference and Exposition, 11th March 2012-14th March 2012, held in Orlando, Florida, USA.

     Title of Abstracts (in CD)

  1. Improvement of Sensitivity in Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy by Solving the Problems of Interferences

  2. Determination of Selected Heavy Metals in Water Samples from River Nyando, Kenya by Atomic Absorption Spectrometry

    1. Pittcon 2014 Conference and Exposition, 2nd March 2014-6th March 2014, held in Chicago, Illinois, USA.

Title of Poster Presentation:

 1. Application of Solid Phase Extraction with GC-MS in Geographic Profiling and characterization of volatile Organic Compounds in Kenya

  1. Pittcon 2015 and Exposition, 9th March 2015-12th March 2015, held in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.

Title of Posters Presented

  1. Analysis of pain killers by Gas Chromatography, Abstract 2255-2,  Session 225

  2. Prospecting Iron and Titanium in mineralized areas in Kenya using Tarmitaria, Abstract 540-13, Session 540

  3. Analysis of Kenyan Honey for Essential/Heavy metals by atomic Spectroscopy, Abstract Number 2220-8, Session 220

  4. THESIS WRITTEN 

 ONDITI OUMA ANAM:-

Ph.D. THESIS, 1996 – Gas Diffusion – Flow Injection Interfaces for Mass Spectrometric and Electrochemical Detectors,Loughborough University, UK

                                    

                                        

MSC. THESIS, 1988 – Production of Hydroxymethylfurfural in Heated 

Honeys, Loughborough University, UK.

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SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED

1993:     Government of the Republic of Kenya Scholarship financed through credit from International Development Association (IDA), Ph.D. scholarship to undertake research program at Loughborough University, UK

1987:     British Council Scholarship to undertake MSc course in Analytical Chemistry and Instrumentation at Loughborough University, UK

1978:     Kenya Government Scholarship to study BSc (Chemistry) at the University of Nairobi (UoN)

 

THESIS /PROJECTS AND SUPERVISIONS

1. THESIS EXAMINED

1) 2019: Internal Examiner for Ph.D. Thesis for Mr. Antony Odek

Title: Geophysical Investigation of Mineralization in Migori Greenstone Belt, Kenya, Department of Physics, JKUAT.

2) 2019: Internal Examiner for MSc Thesis by Joel Klement Odhiambo Ogilo

Title:  Assessment of the Levels of Selected Heavy Metals in Interior Walls’ Paint Chips and Settled Indoor Dust from Selected Residential Houses and Pre-Schools in Nairobi County, Kenya, Department of Chemistry, JKUAT.

3) 2017: Internal Examiner for MSc Thesis by Caroline Munyiri

Title:

 

4) 2016: Member of Board of Examiners for Ph.D. Thesis examination of Mr. Saoke Churchil Otieno

Title: Design and Fabrication of a portable, Aerodynamically Optimized Low Wing Speed Turbine, Department of Physics, JKUAT.

5) 2016: Internal Examiner for MSc Thesis for Mr. Onono Elijah Odumbe

Title: The Level of Selected Heavy Metals in Solid Wastes and their Environmental Pollution Effects in Bungoma Town, Kenya, Department of Chemistry, JKUAT.

6) 2016: Internal Examiner for MSc. Thesis for Mr. Indimuli Maleche Joshua

Title: Calibrated Optoelectronic Instrumentation for Analysing Absorbance of Aqueous Solutions, Department of Physics, JKUAT.

7) 2015: Internal Examiner for MSc Thesis for Mr. Amin M. Noor

Title: Development of High-performance Surface Coatings based on Cashew Nut Shell Liquid (CNSL) from Cashew nut Shells, Department of  Chemistry, JKUAT.

8) 2014: External Examiner for MSc Thesis by MR Wakhanu John Akello.

 Title: Levels of Selected Micronutrients and Anti-nutrients in Recipes Formulated from Underutilized Local Vegetables in Lake Victoria Basin, Department of Chemistry, KU.

9) 2014: Internal Examiner for MSc Thesis by Mr. Peter Githinji Muchoki

Title: Stability of Constituents of Avocado (Persia Americana) Seeds during Postharvest Processes and Extraction, Department of Chemistry, JKUAT.

10) 2014: Internal Examiner for MSc Thesis for Mr. Willis Ougo

Title: Assessment of Radiation Exposure Levels Associated with Gold in   Sakwa Wagusu Area, Bondo District, Kenya, Department of Physics,

         JKUAT.

11) 2013:  External Examiner for MSc Thesis by Onyambu Zipporah Moraa.

Title: Levels of Selected Heavy Metals in Aloe Vera Skin Cosmetics Sold in Nairobi County, Kenya, Department of Chemistry, KU.

12) 2013: External Examiner for MSc Thesis by MR Ngorwe Evans Nyaenya.

Title: Effects of Soil Amendments of Cadmium and Lead Uptake in     Tobacco Determination of Soil Physicochemical Properties in Migori County, Kenya, Department of Chemistry, KU.

13) 2013:   External Examiner for MSc Thesis by Ngorwe Evans Nyaenya.

Title: Effects of Soil Amendments of cadmium and Lead Uptake in Tobacco and Determination of Soil Physicochemical Properties in Migori County, Kenya. Department of Chemistry, KU

14) 2012:   External Examiner for MSc Thesis by Ms. Esther Wanjiru Ndungu,

 Title: Development of animal Feed Supplement from Avocado Fruit Waste, Department of Chemistry, KU, Msc thesis, February 2012.

15) 2012:  Board Member of Examiners, Ph.D. Thesis by Harrison N. Wanyika, 

Title: Development of nanostructured Smart Delivery systems for pesticides and fertilizers, Department of Chemistry, JKUAT, April 2012

16) 2012:  External Examiner of Msc Thesis by Kennedy Aywa Amukhoye.

Title: Assessment of the extent of Consumption of selected Micronutrients in Ipomoea Batatas grown in Vihiga County, Kenya, Department of Chemistry, KU, July 2012.

17) 2012:  External Examiner for MSc Thesis by MS Rose Bhoke Oyugi.

Title: Studies of Pesticide residues in some Vegetables Rotated with Tobacco and Farmer’s Awareness of Pesticide Effects in Kuria-Migori, Kenya. Department of Chemistry, KU, 2012

18) 2012. Internal Examiner for MSc Thesis by Fredrick Munga Nganga.

Title: Physicochemical Quality Assessment and gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry Analysis of volatile organic Compounds in Honey in Kenya, Department of Chemistry, JKUAT, 2012

 

 

 

19) 2012:  Internal Examiner for MSc Thesis by Kowanga Keno David.

Title: Clarification of Turbid River Water and Biosorption of Cu(11) and Pb(11) ions using Natural Coagulants: Maerua subcordata, Prosopis Juliflora and Moringa oleifera, Department Of Chemistry, JKUAT.

20) 2012:  External Examiner for MSc Thesis by Ms. Lucy Waigwe.

Title: Essential Trace Element Level in Sesuvium portulacasstrum, Soil, and Water along Kwale County Coastline and Community Utilization of the Plant, Department of Chemistry, KU.

21) 2011: Internal Examiner for MSc Thesis by Magu Martin Mbugua.

Title: Analysis of Fish Lipid Contents, Classes and Level of Metals in Common Fish Species of Selected Kenyan Freshwater, J.K.U.A.T, Institute of Energy and Environmental Technology (IEET), MSc Thesis, 2011

22) 2011:  Internal Examiner for MSc. Thesis by Philip Otieno Abuor

Title: Evaluation of Heavy Metal Concentration in Scalp Hair among Selected Kenyan Population, J.K.U.A.T, Institute of Energy and Environmental Technology (IEET), MSc Thesis, 2011

23) 2010: Member of examiners Board for examination for MSc Thesis              

Title: Morphometric and DNA Barcoding for the identification of wild silk moth in Kenya, JKUAT, M.Sc. Thesis, 2010.

24) 2010: Examiners Board member for the examination of M.Sc. (Medicinal Chemistry) Thesis by Ms. Francisca Y.M. Kama-kama.

Title:  Phytochemical investigation of the bark of teclea simplicifolia and teclea nobilis for antibacterial and analgesic effects, JKUAT (ITROMID) M.Sc. (Medicinal Chemistry) Thesis, 2010.

25) 2009: A Member of Board of Examiners for PhD Thesis by Mr. Leonard Gitu

Title: Biological and Phytochemical Studies of Medicinal Plants antidesma Venosum (Euphorbiaceae) and Kotschya Africana (Fabaceae) used in traditional medicine in Kenya.

26) 2009: External Examiner for Masters Environmental Studies Thesis for Linus Kariuki Njeru.                                                          

Title: Indoor Air Pollution and its Health Implications on Rural Households of Manyatta Division, Embu District, Kenya. Kenyatta University, M Env. Thesis, 2009.

27) 2009:  External Examiner for MSc. Thesis by Elizabeth Ndunda

Title:  Analysis of polychlorinated Biphenyls PCB in sediments and water from Nairobi River, University of Nairobi, M.Sc. Thesis, 2009.

28) 2008: Internal Examiner for MSc Thesis by Mwai Mbugwa. 

Title: Development of Flow Injection-Hydride Generation- Phase Separation Interfaces for the Determination of Arsenic in Waters and Rice using Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy, Department of Chemistry, JKUAT.

29) 2008: Internal Examiner for MSc Thesis by Phyllis Njeri Kemenyu.  

Title: Phytoremediation of Heavy Metals in Chemically Polluted Soils and Wastewater.

30) 2004: Internal Examiner for MSc Thesis by Joseph Nyingi Kamau.

Title: Effect of Seasonal Physicochemical Variation on          Metal Speciation; Implication on Water Quality at Lake Naivasha, Kenya

 

2. Ph.D. STUDENTS BEING SUPERVISED

  1. Fluorescence-based Fiber Optical Nano Chemical Sensor for Carcinogens Anthracene, Benzo(a)pyrene, Pyrene and Pyridine. Pamela Khakasa Butalanyi, Reg. No SC432-2925/2013

Supervisors: Dr. Anam Onditi

Dr. Kiptoo Jackson

  1. Adsorption of Heavy Metals from Aqueous Solution using Tea Waste in Kisii County, Kenya, Priscilla Nyaboke.

Dr. A. M. Salim

Dr. Jackson Kiptoo

 

3. MSC STUDENTS SUPERVISED

  1. An Evaluation of Service Quality as Perceived by Customer in Selected Five Star Restaurants in Nairobi, Josphine A. Opondo, Reg. No H60/5043/2003, KU

 Supervisors: Dr. Rombo George , Dr. Anam Onditi O.                                                               

                                       

  1. A Study of Impact of HIV/AIDS on Human Resource Operation in the Hospitality Industry in the Coast Region of Kenya, Reg. No H60-5046/2003 Alice Mueni Nzioka, KU. Graduated in 2007.

Supervisors: PROF Moni Wekesa, Dr. Anam Onditi O.                                                              

                         

  1. Bioavailability of Iron and Zinc from Composite Foods Eaten by Kenyatta University Hostels, University of Sheffield, UK, MMED (Human Nutrition), 2005, Isaac Ogwayo, Student number 600142-3 (Internal Supervisor), KU. Graduated in 2006.

          Internal Supervisor: Dr. Anam O.O.

  1. Development of Flow Injection-Hydride Generation-Phase Separation Interfaces for the Determination of Arsenic in Waters and Rice using Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy, John Mwai Mbugua,  Reg. No, JKUAT

Supervisors: Prof  Gachanja, Dr. Anam Onditi O.                                                                       

                             

5. Assessment of Gasoline and Diesel Fuels Adulteration in Kenya, Elizabeth N. M. Murago, Reg. No. SC303-0048/2006, JKUAT

 Supervisors: Dr. Nathan Oyaro , Dr.Kiptoo, Dr. Anam O. O.                                                                                                                                                                                       

6. Asthmatic Respiratory Symptoms among Textile Production Workers in Nairobi, Kenya, Musumba Jairo, Reg. No. TM 310-0144/2006, Institute of Tropical Medicine and Infectious Diseases (ITROMID), JKUAT.

Supervisors: Mr Mbakaya C.F.L. ,Dr Onditi O. Anam,Dr Kombe Y.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

7.  Phytochemical investigation for the stem bark of teclea simplicofolia and teclea nobilis for antibacterial and analgesic effects, Reg. No.                  , Institute of Tropical Medicine and Infectious Diseases (ITROMID). 

Supervisors: Prof. Abbiy Yenesew (UoN), Dr. Onditi Anam                                                                       

  1. An Assessment of Domestic Tourism among Residents of Low, Middle, and High Income Estates in Nairobi, Kenya, Jane Bitok, Reg. No H60/6546/2003, KU

Supervisor: Dr. Kimiywe Judith and Dr. Anam Onditi O.     

9.  Biomonitoring studies and Biosorption of heavy metals by greed Algae Metal Biosorption and Speciation Studies using Green Algae, George M. Matei, Sc303/0052/05, JKUAT.

Supervisors: Dr. Kiptoo J., Dr. Oyaro N., and Dr. Anam O.O.

10 Influence of Textile Care Labels on Consumer Perceptions of apparel Quality among Staff of Kenyatta University, Michael O. Owino, Registration Number H60/12514/04, and KU.

Supervisors: Dr. Mburugu, Dr. Anam O.O.

11   Physico-chemical  Quality Assessment and Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry Analysis of  Volatile Organic Compounds in Honey in Kenya.le organic compounds and Quality Assessment of Honey in Kenya.  Fredrick Munga, Registration No., Department of Chemistry, JKUAT, 2012.        

Supervisors: Dr. Anam O. O. and Prof Anthony Gachanja.             

 12.  Prospecting for Metals using Termitaria from Selected Mineralised Areas in Kenya, Kinachu James Gichuru, Registration number          . Department of Chemistry, JKUAT.

Supervisor. Dr. Anam O. O., Dr. Kiptoo

13. Assessment of Impact of Effluent Discharge on Water Quality used in Muranga Town and its environs in Muranga County, Kenya, Kosgey K. Wilson, Registration Number                  , Department of Chemistry, JKUAT.

Supervisors: Dr. Kiptoo and Dr. Anam O.O.

14.Analysis of Nutrients Quantities in Zero Grazed Exotic and Free Range Indigenous Cows in Kajiado County, Kenya, Caroline Njeri, Registration Number                 , Department of Chemistry, JKUAT.

Supervisors: Dr. Anam O. O., Prof Gatebe Erastus

15. Assessment of the Levels of Selected Heavy Metals in Interior Walls’ Paint Chips and Settled Indoor Dusts from Selected Residential Houses and Pre-schools in Nairobi County, Kenya. Joel Ogilo, Registration Number: SC332-3319/2014, Department of Chemistry, JKUAT

Supervisors: Anam O. O. and Salim A.M.

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4. MSC STUDENTS BEING SUPERVISED

 

  1. Determination of Selected Water Quality Parameters in River Sio, Busia County, Kenya,  Kelvin Omondi Ondoo, Registration Number

 

Supervisors: Dr. Jackson Kiptoo, Dr. Onditi Ouma Anam

 

  1. BSC STUDENTS SUPERVISED

  1. Determination of Metals and 5-Hydroxymethyl 1-2-Furfural (HMF) in Honey, 1988, Reg. No S20-0361/94, Muraguri J. Njeri.

  2. Determination of Sugars in Honey by HPLC and Influence of Magnesium and Chromium on the Production of HMF in Honey,1999, Reg. No S20-0341/95, Macharia J.Wanjiru

  3. Synthesis of Mixed Oxides of Lanthanum/ Chromium/ Manganese/ Vanadium for possible use in Catalysis, 1999, Reg. No S20-0450/95 Catherine S. Nabwifwo

  4. Synthesis of Mixed Oxides of Lanthanides and Iron/Cobalt for possible use in Catalysis, 1999, Reg. No S20-0368/95, Muthinji Gioko

  5. Determination of Levels of Essential and Heavy Metals in Processed and Unprocessed Milk Sold in Juja Town, Thika District, 1999, Reg. No S20-0430/95, Ongondo P. Achieng.

  6. Heavy Metals Content in Pumpkins for Phytoremedical (Removal of Heavy Metals from Polluted Environment), 1999, Reg. No S20-0452/95, Everlyne Songa (Co-Supervisor)

  7. Heavy Metal Uptake in Tissue Cultured Bananas as Pollution Indicator, 1999, Reg. No S20-0452/95, Everlyne Songa (Co-Supervisor)

  8. Determination of Fatty Acids and Metals in Vegetable Oils, 1999, Reg. No S220-0364/95, Kamande M. Waitheria (Co-Supervisor)

  9. Determination of Cd, Pb, Sn, and Cu in Honey by Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy, 2000, Reg. No S20-0467/96, Dorcas Ogendi.

  10. Investigation into the Influence of Selected Metal Ions (Cd, Pb, Sn, and Fe) on the Formation of Hydroxymethylfurfural in Honey, 2000, Reg. No S20-0341/96 Ngigi S. Kahara

  11. Determination of Copper, Cadmium, Lead and Zinc in Drinking Water used in Juja Area by Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy, 2000, Reg. No S20-0338/96, Kabinga J. Muchiri.

  12. Quantitative Analysis of Honey for Carbohydrates using UV/VIS Spectrophotometric Method and HPLC, 2001, Reg. No S20-0327/97 Kahande N. George.

  13. Determination of HMF in Honey by UV/VIS and HPLC, 2001, Reg. No 320-0319/97 Priscillah Gitahi.

  14. Synthesis of Mixed Oxide of Lanthanum, 2001, Reg. No S20-0350/97, Kinanja A.I.

  15. Assessment of Heavy Metals (Lead, Cadmium, Zinc, Copper, Arsenic, and Mercury) in Water Samples at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) and it's Surrounding using Atomic Absorption Spectroscopic Method,  2003, Reg. No S20-0283/01 Marete Kinanu Phyllis, ADP Programme

  16. Analysis of Arsenic, Cadmium, Lead, Mercury, Manganese and Zinc in Nairobi River by AAS, 2003, Reg. No S20-a07-0015/01 Nancy A. Nyamai, ADP Programme

  17. Preparation of Soap and Cream using Beeswax and Analysis of these Products, 2003, Reg. No S20-A07-0016/00, Tonny K. Malundu, ADP Programme

  18. Determination of Selenium, Arsenic, and Cadmium in JKUAT Water Sample using Flame and Hydride Generation Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy, 2004, S20-A07-0016/01, Chepkemoi N. Kimutai, ADP Programme

  19. Determination of Mercury, Lead, Manganese, Iron, Cadmium, and Arsenic in Water from JKUAT and its Environment, 2004, Oketch Osano George, Reg. No S20-A07-0021/00, ADP Programme

  20. Analysis of Lead, Cadmium, Arsenic and Mercury in Selected Vegetable Samples along Ngong River by Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy, 2004, Reg. No S20-A07-0017/01, Murago Elizabeth Nyambura Mwangi, ADP Programmee

  21. Determination of Mineral Composition of some Selected Root Tubers from Gachororo Market 2005, Reg. No S20- Kimei Maxwell Kipruto ( Co-Supervisor)

  22. Determination of Selected Heavy Metals of Alkali Metals at JKUAT by Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy and Flame Photometry 2005, Reg. No S20-A07-0005/2002, Ngari Jermine Muchiri, ADP Student.

  23. Determination of Heavy Metals, Plant Extracts (Used for Treatment of Malaria) in the Lake Region by Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy 2006 Reg. No S20-0403/01, Ezekiel Nganga.

  24. Determination of Heavy Metals in Honey by Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy 2006 Reg. No S20-0257/01, Bruce Mandera.

  25. Analysis of Water (JKUAT) for Heavy Metals by Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy, 2006, Reg. No S20-0726/02, Elijah Kungu.

  26. Improvement of Sensitivity in Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy by Solving the Problem of Interferences, 2006, Reg. No S20-0295/01, Magdalene Kinuthia.

  27. Determination of Sugar in Honey after derivatization by Gas Chromatography,2007, Reg No S20-A07-0024/03, Andrew Maingi. (Co-supervisors: Dr. Akenga T., Dr. Wanjala C.)

  28. Determination of Hydroxymethylfurfural in Honey by High Performance Liquid Chromatography, 2007, Reg No S20-A07-    /03, Nyambura  Muiruri. (Co-supervisors: Dr Akenga T., Dr. Wanjala C.)

  29. Determination of Selected Heavy Metals in J.K.U.A.T Waters by Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy, 2007, Reg No S20-A07-0001/2003, Bhoyyo Allan Soet.  (Co-supervisors: Dr Akenga T., Dr Wanjala C.)

  30. Nutrients and Heavy Metal Analysis in Anti-malarial Plant Extracts, 2007, Reg No S20S20-A07-0010/03, Mike Bugigi.  (Co-supervisors: Dr Akenga T., Dr. Wanjala C.)

  31. Analysis of sea Sponges for Selected Heavy Metals and Essential elements, 2007, Reg No S20-A07-0008/03, Amir Mohamed Mwazando. (Co-supervisors: Dr. Akenga T., Dr. Wanjala C.)

  32. Radical Scavenging Activity of Plant Extracts, 2007. Reg No S20-A07-0021/03, Mary Maud Nakolo. (Co-supervisors: Dr. Akenga T., Dr. Wanjala C.)

  33. Determination of Heavy Metals in Vegetables grown along Nairobi River by Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy, 2007, Reg No S20-0258/02, Daniel K. Gathu.

  34. Phosphates, Nitrates, Sulphates, and Chlorides in Chania River using UV/VIS Spectrophotometric Methods, 2007,  Reg No S20-0257/02, Charles Maina. (Co-Supervisor: Prof Gachanja)

  35. Determination of Selected Heavy Metals in Potatoes from Kabondo in Rachuonyo District, 2007, Reg No S20-223/02, Moses Agumba.

  36. Analysis of Urine Samples from JKUAT Hospital for Heavy metals, creatine, and Sugars by Instrumental Analytical Methods, 2007, Reg No S20-0371/02, Ngeiywo Martin Mokosu.(Co-Supervisor: Prof Gachanja).

  37. Determination of Heavy Metals in Rice grown in Mwea by Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy, 2007/8 S20- A07-0012/04, Gathu Daniel.

  38. Extraction of Chitin Crustacean Shells for use in the removal of  Heavy Metals in Aqueous Solution 2007/8, S20-A07-0011/04  Gathumbi Julius Kibe.

  39. Determination of Major and Traces of Element in Cement using Atomic Spectroscopy, 2007/8. S20-A07-0033/04, Fredrick Munga Nganga.

  40. Determination of Selected Heavy Metals (Pb, Cd, and Fe) and Essential Elements (Na, K) in Milk by Atomic Spectroscopy, Year 2007/8, S20-A07-0044/04, Isabella A. Muya.

  41. Production of Ethanol and Ethanol Gel Fuel From Irish Potatoes, the Year 2008, Registration  Number S20-0448/03, Faith E. Masinde. Supervisors: Prof Gachanja A. and Dr Anam O.O.

  42. Determination of Sulphites as Sulphur Dioxide by UV/VIS Spectrophotometric and Titrimetric Methods, the Year  2008, Bonface Makwaka, Registration Number S20-A07-0014/05. Supervisor: Dr. Anam O.O.

  43. Determination of Water Samples from River Nyando for Heavy Metals, the Year 2009, Peter K. Wilbon Yegon, Registration Number S20-0686/04. Supervisor: Dr Anam Onditi Ouma.

  44. Analysis of Metals in honey by Atomic Absorption and Atomic Emission Spectroscopy, Year 2009, Mbiri Anne,  Registration Number S20-0664/04.  Supervisor: Dr Anam O.O.

  45. Determination of Concentration of Lead, Cadmium, Arsenic, Mercury, and Nutrients (Phosphates and Nitrates) in Water Samples from Rivers Naka and Irugu in Meru-South district-Kenya using Atomic absorption spectroscopy and UV/Visible Spectroscopy, the Year 2009, Kenya M. Jackson, Registration Number S20-0282/02. Supervisor: Dr. Anam O.O. and Prof Chacha.

  46. Analysis of Soil from Kericho for Essential Elements (N,P, and K) and some selected Heavy Metals, the Year 2009, Rosebella Ogallo,  Registration Number S20-A07-0025/06. Supervisors: Dr. Anam O.O. and Dr. Oyaro Nathan.

  47. Extraction and Analysis of Oil from algae, the Year 2009, Jonathan Mwenda, Registration Number S20-A07-039/06. Supervisors: Dr Anam O.O. and Dr Oyaro Nathan.

  48. Determination of Concentration levels of Selected Heavy Metals (Pb, Cd, As, and Hg) in Spring/Rivers in Mt Kenya Region, the year 2009, Paul Kariuki, S20-A07-0048/05. Supervisor: Dr. Anam O.O.

  49. Soil Analysis for Micronutrients (Zn, Cu, Fe and Pb) and Macronutrients (K, Na, Ca, PO43-, NO3- and SO42-) in Malava District, the Year 2009, Preston Akenga, Registration number. Supervisor: Dr. Anam O.O.

  50. Soil Analysis for Micronutrients (Zn, Cu, Fe, and Pb) and Macronutrients (K, Na, Ca, PO43-, NO3- and SO42-) in Olbosat, Nyandarua District, the Year 2009, Mbugua Peterson, Registration Number. Supervisor: Dr. Anam O.O.

  51. Geothermal at OlKaria Power Station, Naivasha, the Year 2009, David Kituyi, Registration Number. Supervisor: Anam O.O.

  52. Analysis of Sugars in Honey by Gas Chromatography, 2010, Fenwick Ombagi, Reg. No S20- 0666/06. Supervisor: ANAM O.O.

  53. Analysis of Honey for Heavy Metals by Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy, 2010, Collins Omole, Reg. No S20- 0679/06. Supervisors: Anam O.O.

  54. Analysis of Sugars in Honey in Kenyan Market by High-Performance Liquid Chromatography, 2010, Simon Adede, Reg: No S20- 0434/06. Supervisor:  Anam O.O.

  55. Determination of Cadmium, Arsenic, Lead, and Mercury in Traditional Vegetables in Githurai market, 2010, Ochieng Phylis, Reg. No: S20- 0677/06. Supervisor:  Anam O.O. and Gitu L. M

  56. Determination of nutrients in traditional vegetables 2011, Sarah M. Kariuki, Reg No: SC2033-2910/07.  Supervisor: Anam O.O.

  57. Determination of heavy metal in pumpkins, 2011, Isaac Kiara.M, Reg No:                        Supervisor: Anam.O.O.

  58. Determination of caffeine in painkillers 2011, Joy Malaba, Reg No: SC1016/08. Supervisors: Anam.O.O. and Kiptoo J.

  59. Determination of hydroquinone in cosmetic products by HPLC. 2011, Pius Kinoti, Reg No: SC232-2034/10, Supervisors: Anam.O.O and Kiptoo .J.

  60. Analysis of Water for Heavy Metals at JKUAT by FAAS. 2011, Riziki F.  Ahmed, Registration Number Sc232-074/07. Supervisor: Anam O. O.

  61. Determination of Vitamin C in Fruit Juices, Dorothy Waithera Ngae, Registration Number Sc 232-1017/08. Supervisor: Anam.  O. O.

  62. Analysis of Essential metals in Carbohydrate based cereals. 2011, Maria T. Barmao, Registration Number Sc 232-0743/07. Supervisor : Anam O. O.

  63. Assessment of Trace Elements in Camel Cow and goat Milk from Laikipia District, 2011, Naomi Wanjiku Macharia, Registration number SC 200-1251/06. Supervisor: Anam O. O.

  64. Determination of Essential Elements (Ca, Mg, Fe) and Heavy Metals (Pb, Cd, Hg) in Borehole waters in Kitui County. 2012, Johnstone Kiteme Malusi, Registration Number Sc 232-2694/09. Supervisor: Anam O. O.

  65. Determination of Saccharin in Fruit Juices sold in Kenya by HPLC. 2014, Njagi J., Registration Number, SC 233-2924/08. Supervisor: Anam O. O.

  66. Analysis of soda sold in Kenya for saccharin by HPLC using a UV/ VIS detection system. 2012, Okwaro Benjamin, Registration Number, SC 233-2714/09. Supervisor: Anam O. O.

  67. Determination of Heavy Metals (Pb, Cd, As, Hg) in Vegetables from selected Markets in Nairobi by AAS. 2012, Rotich Ben, Registration Number SC 232-0772/08. Supervisor: Anam O. O.

  68. Determination of Methanol and Ethanol Content in Local Brews in Juja, Kiambu County by Gas Chromatography. 2015, Momanyi Marion Moraa, Registration Number SC 232-1044/2011. Supervisor: Anam O. O.

  69. Determination of Lead, Cadmium, Copper, and Zinc in Soil Samples Collected on Adjacent Lands along the Thika Superhighway using Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy, 2015,  Meshack Kibiwott, Registration Number. SC200-0854/2011. Supervisor: Anam O.O.

  70. Determination of Paracetamol in Different Pharmaceutical Companies using HPLC. 2016, Pauline Kilyungu, Registration Number SC200-0772/2012. Supervisor: Anam O.O.

  71. Elemental Analysis of Molasses for Heavy Metals (Al, Zn, Fe, Mn, and AS). 2016, Francis Njenga, Registration Number SC200-0974/2012. Supervisor: Anam O.O.

  72. Sorption of Potassium in Soils of Muhoroni Area Sugar Belt Regions of Kisumu County. 2016, Ondigo Dickens Onyango, Registration Number SC232-7265/2013. Supervisor: Anam O.O.

  73. Assessment of Heavy Metals in Soil and their Bioaccumulation by Plants within the Vicinity of Cement Manufacturing Companies in Athi River. 2016, Gerald Otieno, Registration Number SC232-0681/2012. Supervisor: Anam O.O.

  74. Determination of Pb, Zn, Cd in Salt Water Fish from Coastal Area of Kilifi. 2016, Gerald Mbagah, Registration Number SC232-0680/2012. Supervisor: Anam O.O.

  75. Determination of % of Metformin HCL (Active Ingredient) and Cyanoguanidine (related Substance) in Diabetes Type 2 Drugs including the Degradation Studies using HPLC. 2016, Carren Wando, Registration Number SC232-0714/2012. Supervisor: Anam O.O.

  76. Determination of Heavy Metals in Kenyan Honey. 2016, Jane Wangui Kariuki, Registration Number SC232-2386/2012. Supervisor: Anam O.O.

  77. Production of Sugar from Sugar Beets. 2016, Gachunji Anthony Chege, Registration Number SC233-1153/2012. Supervisor: Anam O.O.

  78. Determination of concentration the levels of alcohol in Traditional Brews by Gas Chromatography, 2016, Nzioka Benedict Mutua, SC 232-4365/2014. Supervisor: Anam O. O.

  79. Qualitative analysis and Impurity profiling techniques for antimalarial drugs, 2017, Ashley Wambui Kihonge, SC 233-1216/2013. Supervisor: Anam O. O.

  80. Qualitative analysis of Essential Elements and Heavy Metals in Soil used for Maize Farming in Juja, Kiambu County, 2017, Ogenga Atieno Clare, SC 233-1255/2013. Supervisor: Anam O. O.

  1. Analysis of Milk for Selected Nutrients and Heavy Metals using Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy, 2017, Ndisi Paul Kevin, SC 233-1252/2013. Supervisor: Anam O. O.

  1. Analysis of Heavy Metals in Honey from Marigat, Baringo County, 2017, Dominic Kisale, SC 232-4304/2014. Supervisor: Anam O. O.

  2. Analysis of Sugars in Honey, 2017, John Kibe, SC 232-1171/2013. Supervisor: Anam O. O.

  1. Analysis of chemical substances in Poisonous Solenum Plant, 2017, Mutiso Daniel, SC 232-1185/2013. Supervisor: Anam O. O.

  2. Determination of Heavy Metals in Soil in Kibwezi Oil Spillage Area, 2017, Paul Mbithi, SC 232-1224/2013. Supervisor: Anam O. O.

  3. Determination of Heavy Metals in Paints, 2017, Velona Jeptarus, SC 200-0843/2011. Supervisor: Anam O. O.

  4. Determination of Heavy Metals in Soil from Makueni County, Kenya using atomic absorption spectroscopy, 2018, Edith Minoo, Registration Number SC233-4314/2014.

  5. Determination of Selected Heavy Metals in Drinking Water from River Ndarugo in Juja Sub County, Kiambu County, Kenya, 2018,Odhiambo Joseph, Registration Number SC232-1118/2014.

  6. Determination of Heavy Metals in River Nairobi as it traverses Kibra Slums, Nairobi County, Kenya, 2018, Okuche Tobias, Registration Number SC232-1121/2014.

  7. Determination of Essential and Non-essential Heavy Metals in Aloe Vera, Stinging Nettle is grown in Gatunyu, Muranga County, Kenya, 2018, Wambui Beatrice, Registration number SCP222-5952/2015.

  8. Determination of Heavy Metals in Skin Lightening Creams, 2018, Osoro O. Kenneth, Registration Number SC233-1155/2014.

  9. Determination of Heavy Metals in Facial Cosmetic Products from various Shopping Malls in Thika Town, 2018, Kennedy Odhiambo Mito, Registration Number SC233-1149/2014.

  10. Determination of Selected Metals in selected Cosmetic Products (Lipsticks) in Nairobi County, Kenya, 2018, Maryanne Gachema Registration Number SC233-1135/2014.

  11. Determination of Selected Heavy Metals in various Vegetables, 2018, Njenga Alex Maina, Registration NumberSC233-4891/2014.

  12. Analysis of selected heavy metals in tobacco, 2019, James Mwangi Ngugi, Registration Number SCP222-1126/2015

  13. Comparison of Levels of Caffeine and Selected Trace Elements in Tea Variety TRFK306/1 and Camelia sinensis, 2019, George Mwaniki Kamau, Registration Number SCP222-1102/2015

 

  1. BSC STUDENTS CURRENTLY BEING SUPERVISED

 

CONTRIBUTION TO THE DEPARTMENT AND FACULTY LEVELS

Involvement in income generation for the University

  1. Lecture of ADP courses offered in the department of Chemistry, JKUAT.

  2. Co-ordinator/facilitator for a ten-day short course on Honey/Honey residues using modern analytical instruments for staff from Ministry of Livestock Development (Beekeeping Branch and Kabete Veterinary lab) held in JKUAT from 26th April – 7th May 2010, under the auspices of the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, JKUAT. About  Kshs 500,000 was paid through the University to cater to the services rendered by facilitators in the department of chemistry, for buying consumables, for lunch for trainees and 30% of the total amount was retained by the University as per IGU policy.

  3. Co-ordinator/facilitator for a ten-day short course on Honey/Honey residues using modern analytical instruments for staff from the Ministry of Livestock Development (Beekeeping Branch and Kabete Veterinary lab) held in JKUAT in AUGUST 2011, under the auspices of the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, JKUAT. About  Kshs 750,000 was paid through the University to cater to the services rendered by facilitators in the department of chemistry, for buying consumables, for lunch for trainees and 30% of the total amount was retained by the University as per IGU policy.

  4. Supervision of Ph.D. student, Pamela Khakasa Butalanyi, who got funding from the National Commission for Science, Technology, and Innovation (NACOSTI) of KSh. 1.4 million

  5. Applied for National Research Fund (NRF) Multidisciplinary collaborative research between JKUAT, Egerton, Kenyatta University, and Institute of Primate Research KSh. 1.3 million that successfully went through the first round peer review and has proceeded for next round of external experts evaluation

 

  1. EQUIPMENT  ACQUIRED FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY

Instruments acquired for the Department of Chemistry, JKUAT include Pocket/ Simple spectrophotometer/ instrument for determination of micronutrients and macronutrients involving the formation of colored samples using suitable reagents. The instruments and accessories (reagents) were gifts I was given during Pittcon 2012 Conference and exposition held in Orlando, Florida, the USA in March 2012. These items were handed into the Department of Chemistry to be used for research by students undertaking chemistry. The instrument is suitable for the analysis of samples in the field where sampling is performed.

  1. CURRICULA  DEVELOPMENT AT DEPARTMENTAL LEVEL

2011                              Member of Departmental Committee Developing MSc Analytical and Environmental Chemistry Syllabus.

2006 – 2008:                 Secretary/ Member of the Departmental Committee on Development of BSc in the Medicinal Chemistry syllabus.

2006 – 2008:                 Convener of Departmental Committee on the syllabus review for the BSC course in Analytical Chemistry.

2000 – 2003:                 Member of the Departmental Committee for reviewing the ADP Industrial Chemistry syllabus.

 

INNOVATION AND PRODUCTS

Involved in research to isolate and characterize the active ingredients (antibacterial agent in honey that contribute to its medicinal property). The ultimate goal is to produce a product/ drug derived from honey that would be used for the treatment of patients for a variety of ailments.

Development of flow injection/ gas diffusion interfaces for the generation of gases/vapor and subsequent introduction into various detectors. These interfaces take advantage of flow injection technology which includes high sample throughput, high reproducibility of results, and low cost of materials required. Also, a gas diffusion unit is used for phase separation.

 

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

 I am a member of Christian Evangelical Fellowship.

2005 – To Date:   Organizing Committee member for the construction of a residential building for orphans at Rambira Mission, Kendu Bay.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REFEREES

  1. PROF PATRICK KARERU

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY

JOMO KENYATTA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY

P. O. BOX 62000-00200

NAIROBI

 

  1. PROF. PETERSON HINGA

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING

JOMO KENYATTA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY

P. O. BOX 62000-00200

NAIROBI

  1. PROF. S. O. WANDIGA                                                                                       P. O. BOX 30197                UNIVERSITY OF     P. O. BOX 30197 NAIROBI                                                         NAIROBI

  2. DR. B. L. SHARP                                                                    DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY                                      LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY                                                   LEICS, LE II 3TU                                                                      ENGLAND

                

  1. DR. A. FOGG                                                                       DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY                                 LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY                                                        LEICS, LE II 3TU                                                                       ENGLAND

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