SCHOOL OF PURE AND APPLIED SCIENCES- KU
47TH POSTGRADUATE SEMINAR PROGRAMME – MASTER GRADUANDS
THEME: “EDUCATION FOR PROSPERITY AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT”
DATE: 3RD JULY, 2024
MODE: VIRTUAL
SEMINAR FACILITATOR: DR. EUNICE KAIRU (CHAIRMAN, SBPS)
THE SEMINAR LINK: https://meet.google.com/dvi-avyq-jsu?hs=224
PROGRAMME:
TIME: 8.00 – 9.00AM: REGISTRATION
9.00 – 9.05AM: WELCOME ADDRESS – DR. EUNICE KAIRU (CHAIRMAN, SBPS)
9.05 – 9.15AM: OPENING REMARKS – EXECUTIVE. DEAN, SPAS – PROF. MICHAEL M. GICHERU
9.15 – 9.35AM: KEY NOTE SPEAKER – PROF. DICKSON ANDALA
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF NATIONAL RESEARCH FUND
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CHAIRMAN: DR. EUNICE KAIRU ALL STUDENTS RAPPORTEUR: DR. EMILY WABUYELE
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S/NO |
TIME |
NAME & REG. NO. |
DEPARTMENT |
TITLE OF THESIS |
DEGREE |
SUPERVISOR |
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1. |
9.35 – 9.55am |
Njoroge David Kimemia I84/38848/2017 |
Physics |
Synthesis, Fabrication and Characterization of Solid Titanium Dioxide – Based Solar Cell Doped with Different Organic and Inorganic Luminescent Materials. |
Ph.D. Physiscs |
Dr. Walter K. Njoroge
Dr. Isaac W. Mwangi |
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2. |
9.55 – 10.15am |
Muchira Dancun King’ang’i I84/32936/2015 |
Biochemistry, Microbiology and Biotechnology |
Determination of Wilt Disease Resistance, Performance and Environmental Safety of Transgenic Bananas Expressing Hrap-Pflp and EsPflp Genes Under Field Conditions. |
Ph.D.
(Biotechnology) |
Prof. Richard O. Oduor
Dr. Leena Tripathi |
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3. |
10.15 -10.35 a.m |
Wilfred Kimani Gatua I84/23321/2013 |
Biochemistry, Microbiology and Biotechnology |
Relationship between Arterial and venousBiochemistry and Acid-Base values in patients with Diabetic Ketocidosis and chronic Kidney Disease |
Ph.D. (Medical Biochemistry) |
Prof. Joseph J.N. Ngeranwa Dr. Joseph Makumi (Postthumous) Prof. Eliud N.M. Njagi |
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4. |
10.35-10.55 a.m. |
Wahome Caroline Nyawira I84/37752/2016 |
Biochemistry, Microbiology and Biotechnology |
Banana Rhizosphere Microbial Diversity, Low-Cost Tissue Culture Bananas (Musa spp.) Micropropagation, Genetic Fidelity and Acclimatization Using Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi. |
Ph.D.
(Microbiology)
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Dr. John Maingi
Prof. Omwoyo Ombori
Dr. Ezekiel Mugendi Njeru |
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5. |
10.55 –11.15 a.m. |
Nyundo Stephen Kaingu I84/23801/2012 |
Mathematics and Actuarial Science |
Reactive Magneto Hydrodynamic Free Convective Flow Between Two Infinitely Parallel Porous Plates with Variable Properties. |
Ph.D.
(Applied Mathematics)
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Dr. Winifred Nduku Mutuku
Prof. Jeconia Okelo Abonyo
Dr. Kennedy Otieno Awuor |
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11.15 – 11.35 a.m. HEALTH BREAK CHAIRMAN: DR. GEORGE OMWENGA RAPPORTEUR: DR. FREDRICK MALOBA GROUP 1 |
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6. |
11.35-12.15 p.m. |
Wekesa Francis Chaka I84/33580/2015 |
Biochemistry, Microbiology and Biotechnology |
Development of Rapid Diagnostic Tool and Characterization of Rift Valley Fever Virus Infection in Kenya. |
Ph.D.
(Biotechnology)
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Dr. Mark Wamalwa
Prof. Richard Okoth Oduor
Dr. Yatinder Singh Binepal |
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7. |
12.-15-12.35 p.m. |
Joel Mutuku Mwanzia I84/27750/2019 |
Mathematics and Actuarial Science |
Quasiaffine Inverse and Moore-Penrose Inverse of Operators in Hilbert Spaces. |
Ph.D.
(Pure Mathematics)
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Dr. Mutie Kavila
Prof. Jairus Khalagai |
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8. |
12.35- 12.55 p.m. |
Zakayo Kitui Opungu I56/CE/28625/ 2015 |
Physics |
Effect of Absorption and Polarization Potentials in the Distorted Wave Calculation of Positron Impact Excitation of Autoionizing State of Rubidium. |
M.Sc.
(Physics) |
Prof. Chandra S. Singh
Dr. Peter K. Kariuki |
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9. |
12.55-1. 15 p.m. |
Moses Masinde Wechuli I56/CE/28617/ 2015 |
Physics |
Geotechnical Characterization of Subsurface Using Seismic and Resistivity Geophysical Methods: A Case Study of Mikinduri, Meru County, Kenya. |
M.Sc.
(Physics)
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Prof. Willis J. Ambusso
Prof. Githiri John Gitonga |
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10. |
1.15-1.35 p.m |
Mutua Johnstone Mutiso I56/28224/2018 |
Biochemistry, Microbiology and Biotechnology |
Unravelling Fall Armyworm-Stemborer Interaction Mechanisms in Maize Cropping Systems in Makueni, Kilifi and Bungoma Counties. |
M.Sc.
(Biotechnology) |
Dr. George Ochieng’ Asudi
Dr. Daniel Munyao Mutyambai
Dr. Fathiya Khamis |
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11. ` |
1.35-1.55 p.m. |
Kelvin Kaminja Njoroge I56/26730/2018 |
Chemistry |
Synthesis of Carbon Dioxide and Amine Modified Biomass-Hydrogel for Improved Water Retention in Agricultural Soils. |
M.Sc.
(Analytical Chemistry)
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Dr. Isaac W. Mwangi
Prof. Sauda Swaleh |
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12. |
1.55-2.15 p.m. |
Karani Susan Wanjiku I56/28076/2015 |
Biochemistry, Microbiology and Biotechnology |
Cognitive Enhancing Effects of Aqueous Extracts of Amaranthus dubius Mart. Ex Thell and Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp. In Mice |
M.Sc.
(Biotechnology)
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Prof. Steven Runo
Dr. Jane Njuguna
Dr. Alice Muchugi |
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13. |
2.15 -2.35 p.m. |
Irafasha Gilles I56EA/27410/ 2019 |
Biochemistry, Microbiology and Biotechnology |
Genetic Mechanisms of Pre-Attachment Striga hermothica (Del.) Benth., Resistance in Sorghum Revealed by Ribonucleic Acid Sequencing |
M.Sc.
(Biotechnology)
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Prof. Steven M. Runo
Dr. George I. Omwenga |
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14. |
2.35 – 2.55 p.m. |
Githaiga Fiona Muthoni I56/37506/2017 |
Biochemistry, Microbiology and Biotechnology |
In Vivo Ameliorative Effects of Vitamin E Supplements against Hydralazine Induced Systemic Lupus Erythematosus |
M.Sc.
(Biotechnology) |
Dr. George Isanda Omwenga
Dr. Mathew Piero Ngugi
Dr. Jackqueline Kasiti Lichoti |
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15. |
2.55 – 3.15 p.m. |
Gachihi Anne Wanjiru I56/CE/34416/ 2016 |
Chemistry |
Effect of Processing on Nutritional and Anti-Nutritional Content of Selected Edible Insects. |
M.Sc.
(Applied Analytical Chemistry)
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Prof. Hudson Nyambaka
Prof. Judith Kimiywe
Dr. Chrysantus Tanga |
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16. |
3.15-3.35. p.m |
Agiza Shillah Magui I56/CE/29524/2014 |
Chemistry |
Assessment of Heavy Metals in Lipsticks and Facial Powders in Nairobi City County, Kenya. |
M.Sc.
(Chemistry) |
Prof. Ruth Wanjau
Dr. Ram Manohar |
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17. |
3.35- 3.55 p.m. |
Okumu Mary Assumptor I56/29971/2014 |
Chemistry |
Probing Optimal Blends of Pozzolans to Develop Supplementary Cementing Material Within Busia County, Kenya. |
M.Sc.
(Chemistry) |
Prof. Karanja Thiong’o
Dr. Eric Masika
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18. |
3.55 – 4.15 p.m |
Florence Chepyegon Tum I56/25197/2011 |
Biochemistry, Microbiology and Biotechnology |
Validation of Procalcitonin and C-Reactive Protein in Routine Diagnosis of Neonatal Sepsis at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Eldoret. |
M.Sc.
(Medical Biochemistry)
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Prof. Joseph J.N. Ngeranwa
Dr. Geoffrey Kattam Maiyoh
Dr. Frank G. Onyambu |
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GROUP 2. CHAIRPERSON: DR. MARY MAKOKHA RAPPORTEUR: DR. ABRAHAM MUTUA
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19. |
11.35-12.15 p.m. |
Mutinda Josphat I84/38415/2016 |
Biochemistry, Microbiology and Biotechnology |
Characterization of Bacteria, their Volatile Metabolites, and Environmental Factors Mediating Oviposition in Anopheles gambiae (Diptera: Culicidae). |
Ph.D.
(Microbiology)
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Dr. James Nonoh
Prof Maurice Vincent Omolo
Dr. Regina Ntabo |
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20. |
12.-15-12.35 p.m. |
Aliyu Haidar Abubakar E83F/28263/2018
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Computing and Information Science |
Farmer Information Literacy and Agricultural Productivity a case of Rice Farmers in Kano State Nigeria….. |
Ph.D. (Information Science) |
Dr. Peter Wamau Dr. Harriet Kamau |
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21. |
12.35- 12.55 p.m. |
Njeru Asunta Mukami I84/28336/2019 |
Biochemistry, Microbiology and Biotechnology |
Plant Regeneration from Leaf Mesophyll-Derived Protoplasts and Gene Editing of Cassava for Enhancement of Root Shelf-Life. |
Ph.D.
(Biotechnology) |
Prof. Richard O. Oduor
Prof. Wilton M. Mbinda
Dr. Cecilia M. Mweu |
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22. |
12.55-1. 15 p.m. |
Wairimu Joseph Kamicha I56/CE/27386/ 2018 |
Plant Sciences |
Ecological Impacts and Utilization of Urtica dioica L. in Nyeri County, Kenya. |
M.Sc.
(Plant Ecology)
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Dr. Rebecca Karanja
Dr. Grace Ngaruiya |
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23. |
1.15-1.35 p.m |
Juliet Inyele I56/25846/2018 |
Geography |
Prioritization of Soil Erosion Prone Areas Based on Morphometric and Land Use/Cover Parameters in River Thiririka Watershed, Kiambu County, Kenya. |
M.Sc.
(Integrated Watershed Management)
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Dr. Shadrack Murimi
Dr. Raphael Kweyu |
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24. |
1.35-1.55 p.m. |
Kinyumu Marcelina Kalondu I56/28227/2018 |
Physics |
Properties of Isolated Galaxies Within a Redshift Range of 0.005<z<0.080. |
M.Sc.
(Physics)
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Dr. Naftali Kimani
Dr. Raphael Nyenge |
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25. |
1.55-2.15 p.m. |
Omwandho John Robert Charles I56/CTY/38355/ 2016 |
Biochemistry, Microbiology and Biotechnology |
Association Between Toll-Like Receptor 4 (-8984C/G) and 299 ASP/GLY and Severe Malaria Disease in Children Below 3 Years in Western Kenya. |
M.Sc.
(Biotechnology)
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Dr. Patroba Ojola Odeny
Prof. Collins Ouma
Dr. Elly Ochieng’ Munde |
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26. |
2.15 -2.35 p.m. |
Paul Murimi Munene I56/CE/27773/ 2019 |
Chemistry |
Physico-Chemical Parameters, Selected Heavy Metals and Nutrients in Water, Fish and Sediments from Lake Turkana, Turkana County, Kenya. |
M.Sc.
(Analytical Chemistry) |
Prof. Ruth N. Wanjau
Dr. Gerald W. Mbugua |
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27. |
2.35 – 2.55 p.m. |
Bonita Aluoch Odeny I56/CTY/PT/27482/2018 |
Biochemistry, Microbiology and Biotechnology |
Determination of Antibiotic Residues in Cow Milk from Nyandarua, Meru, and Kiambu counties |
MSc. Biotechnology |
Dr. George Omwenga Dr. George Asudi |
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28 |
2.55 – 3.15 p.m. |
Martin K. Ndege I56/11308/2004 |
Biochemistry, Microbiology and Biotechnology |
Performance of Glucose Challenge Test in the Diagnosis of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in Antenatal Mothers at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya. |
M.Sc.
(Medical Biochemistry)
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Prof. Eliud N.M. Njagi
Prof. Joseph J. N. Ngeranwa
Dr. George O. Orinda |
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29. |
3.15 – 3.35 p.m. |
Beatrice Chepchumba I56/28741/2018
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Biochemistry, Microbiology and Biotechnology |
Isolation of phages against streptococcus strains in the oral cavity for control of Dental Diseases and Associated systemic complications |
MSc. (Microbiology) |
Dr. George Ochieng Asudi Dr. Juliah Khayeli Akhwale Dr. Musa Otieno Ngayo |
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30. |
3.35 -3.55 p.m. |
Emma Ajwang Clarice 156/CE/20960/2020 |
Biochemistry, Microbiology and Biotechnology |
Phytochemical profile and Antidiarrheal activity of Aqueous Leaf Extract of Plectranthus Barbatus (Lamiaceae) |
MSc. Biochemistry |
Dr. Mathew Piero Ngugi Dr. George Isanda Omwenga
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END OF 47TH POSTGRADUATE SEMINAR FOR JULY, 2024 MASTERS AND PH.D. GRADUANDS |
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