Actively researching Biofouling management approaches being used in Kenya (including nature-based solutions)

Actively learning about mineral mining (Precious metals, Critical minerals, and Rare earth elements)

Actively learning about Synchrotron Radiation Analytical Techniques (Imaging, Spectroscopy, and Scattering)

Independent Researcher

Gifu University

Acquired skills in AI materials design platforms (Math2Market GmbH and Citrine Informatics) that enable teams to achieve real-time breakthroughs.

Continuously developed data analytics skills using JMP statistical software that enabled the capture of untapped data and revealed valuable insights.

Successfully developed and optimized 2+ methodologies via Design of Experiment (DoE) that enabled a 2-fold productivity drive in material (silica and fluorapatite) synthesis and applications.

Adequately mentored 4+ master´s students to independently execute research and access research facilities leading to their on-time graduation.

Postdoctoral Researcher

IPB University

Effectively conducted fundamental chemometrics tasks involving Principal Component Analysis (PCA) of plant metabolites' spectral data to draw concise conclusions.

Research Exchange

Gifu City Water and Sewerage Purification Center and Kakamigahara Water Purification Center

Consistently completed tasks involving physical, chemical, and biological water analysis.

Student Intern

ICIPE - International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology

Accurately refined processes of quantitative analysis of amino acids in insects used as food and feed using LC-MS, achieving 2+ project set goals.

Cross-functional collaboration and liaising with work colleagues in a culturally diverse environment, resulting in high productivity, morale-boosting, and building strong work relationships.

Research Assistant

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

Proactively liaised with the Project administrator, Principal investigator, and the rest of the project team to ensure efficient and timely delivery of significant project findings.

Persuasively introduced and enforced new innovative research ideas to the Project administrator and the project team, resulting in new insights and accelerated progress.

Sadolin Paints East Africa Limited

Successfully formulated and refined 2+ oil paint formulations under the guidance of 3 R&D scientists, 2 quality control analysts, and sales & marketing teams.

Competently conducted quality control analysis of raw materials and finished products, adhering to applicable Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S) standards.

Effectively gathered production processes and machinery data, ensuring a 100% level of accuracy

Efficiently utilized the acquired knowledge in alkyd resin processing and quality control to accomplish critical tasks and projects.

Accurately conducted GC-MS and HPLC analyses of sample extracts within a defined project with the direction of the Principal Scientist and 2 Ph.D. scholars.

Prepared and organized concise and logically written research reports, resulting in acknowledgment in 2 peer-reviewed scientific publications.

Strongly communicated research assignment findings via oral presentation to the Principal Scientist, which greatly improved my communication skills.

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I am a scientist who builds on 5 years of expertise (M.Sc. and Ph.D.) in analytical and materials chemistry. A high-achieving professional who credits his achievements to 3 personality traits i.e.

1. Learning how to learn

2. Speed of learning

3. Cognitive flexibility & adaptability

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