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Curriculum Vitae CURRICULUM VITAE UPDATED: 28TH JULY 2015 PERSONAL DETAILS: FULL NAME : ASS. PROFESSOR PAUL KAMAU MBUGUA NATIONALITY : Kenyan MARITAL STATUS : Married with two boys LANGUAGES SPOKEN : Mother tongue: Kikuyu Others: English and Kiswahili CONTACT ADDRESS : KENYATTA UNIVERSITY, DEPARTMENT OF PLANT AND MICROBIAL SCIENCES P.O. BOX 43844, 00100GPO, NAIROBI. FAX: (254-020) 8711455 NRB. TEL: OFFICE: (254-020) 8710901-19, Ext. 57177 MOBILE : 0722 924002 E-MAIL: [email protected]; [email protected] 1.0 QUALIFICATIONS: (a) Academic Training YEARS INSTITUTION EDUCATIONAL LEVEL GRADES ATTAINED COMPLETED 1991-1995 University of Ph.D. Plant Taxonomy Reading-England & Biosystematics 1985-1989 Kenyatta University Masters Degree M.Sc. In Plant Taxonomy 1980-1984 University of Nairobi Graduate Teacher B.Ed. (Science) Second Class, Upper Division 1976-1979 Kenya Science Non Graduate S 1 Certificate Teachers College Science Teacher (b) Professional Training 2000 Dec-Jan 2001 Offered a Scholarship by the Israel Govt to attend a Mashav Course for six weeks in Ben-Gurion University, J. Blaustein Inst, for Desert Research, Sede Boker Campus, Israel. 2002, 31st Jul-22 Aug.Attended an intensive three weeks course on Advanced Leadership Training at Haggai Institute, Singapore. 2007, 2-7th April. Attended VICRES Harmonization Workshop held at Nile Resort Hotel, Jinja-Uganda 1 2007,4-5th Dec. Attended a training course on East African Regional Project on Global Strategy for Plant Conservation. Task Force on Red – listing and Bioinformatics Meeting at IUCN-EARO, Nairobi. 2008, 11th Feb. Attended a Seminar on VicRes General Information and Proposal Writing at Kenyatta University AVU Main Boardroom. 2013, 28th May – 14th Nov. Was trained in Teaching Methodology by Kenyatta University Centre for Teaching Excellence and Evaluation. 2014, 30th June -1st July. Was trained in Procurement Procedures for Directors, Tender Committee and Tender Processing Committee at Kenyatta University conducted by Centre for Procurement and Supply Chain Management. 3.0 FELLOWSHIPS 1977/78 Second Year S1 Class: Second Prize in Biology at KSTC, Nairobi. 1978 May First Prize in Inter-College Science displays at Egerton College, Njoro. 1978/979 Third Year S 1 Class: Second Prize in Biology at KSTC, Nairobi. 1985-88 M.Sc Scholarship from Kenyatta University, Nairobi. 1991-92 American Cactus and Succulent Society Award for field work on Sansevieria in Kenya. 1991-1995 Ph.D Scholarship Award from the British Council through Kenyatta University, Nairobi. Studied Taxonomy at the University of Reading Great Britain. 2000 Dec-Jan .2001 Offered a Scholarship by the Israel Govt. to attend a Mashav Course for six weeks in Ben-Gurion University, J. Blaustein Inst, for Desert Research, Sede Boker Campus, Israel. 4.0 EMPLOYMENT HISTORY AND WORK EXPERIENCE YEARS INSTITUTIONS NAME STATUS EMPLOYER 2010 – to date Kenyatta University Ass. Professor Kenyatta University 1999-2010 Kenyatta University Senior Kenyatta University Lecturer 1991-1999 Kenyatta University Lecturer Kenyatta University 1989-1991 Kenyatta University Tutorial Kenyatta University Fellow 1988-1989 Kenyatta University Graduate Kenyatta University Assistant 1984-1985 Moi Girls’ High Graduate Teachers’ Service Commission School, Eldoret Teacher (T.S.C) 1983-1984 Baringo High School S 1 Teacher T.S.C 1979-1980 The Highlands School S 1 Teacher T.S.C Eldoret 1975-1976 Narasha Primary School Untrained teacher T.S.C 2 5.0 ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITES (a) Administrative Responsibilities within Plant and Microbial Sciences Department (PMS) and School of Pure and Applied Sciences (SPAS) 1988 July- 1991 April Assistant Examinations Officer in Botany Department. 1988 Sept-1990 Member of Botany Department Herbarium Services Committee. 1989 June-1990 Nov. Ag. Examinations Officer Department of Botany. 1995-March 1999 Academic Advisor First –Fourth Year Class in Botany Department. 1996 September Member of University Graduation Committee and in- charge of the Presidential Ceremonial Tree selection and procurement. It was planted during the opening of 8-4-4 Building Complex. 1996 Oct-1997 Appointed Herbarium Curator, Department of Botany Department. 1997 February Member of Faculty of Science Staff Welfare Committee. 1998 May -2000 Assistant Examination Officer, Botany Department. 1999 August - 2000 Chairman, Taxonomy Group, Botany Department. 2000 March-2003 Member of Board of Post Graduate Studies, Botany Department. 2000-2003 Examinations Officer, Botany Department. 2000 June-March 2003 Member of Faculty of Science Examinations Committee 2003 Feb-June 2004 Member of Proposal Review Committee of the School of Pure and Applied Sciences. 2003 Sept-Aug 2004 Chairman of Botany Department Appraisal Committee for Non- Teaching Staff. 2005-Aug.2006 Chairman, Departmental Museum and Gardens Committee. 2005-Aug.2006 Chairman, Departmental Board of Undergraduate Studies 2006, Aug.-April 2007 Chairman of Departmental Herbarium, Library and Archives. 2007 May-2010 Chairman Board of Postgraduate Studies in Plant and Microbial Sciences Department (PMS) and also Member of SPAS BPS. 2011 – 2014 Academic Advisor to First Year Group, Botany Students. (b) Administrative Responsibilities Outside PMS and SPAS 2005 Dec- April 2006 Member of Vice –Chancellor’s Committee on Restructuring of Institute of Open Learning: the Modules and Related Issues. 2011 – to date Board Chairman, Kenyatta University Community Outreach and Extension Programmes Directorate. 2010 - 2014 Member of University Research and Review Appraisal Board (URRAB) 2010 May – to date Director, Kenyatta University Directorate of Disability Services. 2014 April – to date Member of Kenya Bureau of Standards (KBS) in two Technical Committees: University Education and Special Needs Education. 2013 July – to date Member of the National Education Board. 2014 May – to date Member of Directorate of Wellness Centre Board, Kenyatta University. 2014 August – to date Member of the national Board – Association for the Physically Disabled of Kenya (APDK) 3 6.0 POSTGRADUATE SUPERVISION: (a) Ph.Ds 2004- Sept.2007 Supervised Ruth Kahuthia –Gathu, PhD thesis entitled “Host’’ Plants and Population Dynamics of Diamondback Moth, Plutella xylostella L.(Lepdotella:Plutellidae) and its Natural Enemies in Kenya. Graduated 2007.Was based at ICIPE hence I did not sign the thesis since she was registered in Germany, but have published a paper together-see publications. 2003 – 2013 Mr. Omari Amuka Ph. D Thesis entitled, “Antihelminth and Antimicrobial Efficacy of Some Medicinal Plants from the Ogiek of Kenya. Graduated in December 2013. On going PhDs 2012, September to date Muthenya Sarah Mueni. Ph D Thesis entitled: Effects of Community Livelihood Practices on the Conservation of Melia volkensii Gurke in Makueni County, Kenya. (b) MScs: (i) Graduated: 2002 Sept -2009 Supervised 3 MSc Students on various aspects of Sansevieria plants: 1. Taxonomy and Distribution of Some Kenyan Taxa of the genus Sansevieria Thunb. (Dracaenaceae Salisb.) by Jacinta M. Ngwiri. Graduated 14th December 2005. 2. Conservation, Phenology and Ethno-botany of some Highland Species of the Genus Sansevieria Thunb. The Case of Nakuru and Maragwa Districts, Kenya by Merceline L. Khalumba. Graduated 14th December 2005. 3. Conservation, Phenology and Ethno-botany of Some Lowland Species of the Genus Sanservieria Thnb.The Case of Taita-Taveta and Malindi Districts, Kenya by Timon Otieno Boga. Graduate June 2009. 4. 2002-2007 Supervised Mr. B. M. Kivyatu Master of Environmental Studies (Agroforestry and Rural Development) thesis entitled “Evaluation of Indigenous Medicinal Plants and Setting Priorities for Their Domestication in Ukambani District of Kenya.’’ Graduated April 2007. 5. 2004 – 2007 Supervised Karugia Elijah Samuel Kamau Master of Science thesis entitled “Impact of Controlled Burning and Variations in Deforestation Pressure on Herbaceous Forage Production in Kiboko, Southern Kenya”. Graduated in Dec. 2009. 6. 2004-2008 Supervised Mr. Fidensio K. Ndegwa, MSc thesis entitled “ Use Conservation and Harvesting Techniques of Medicinal Plants by the Ogiek of East Mau Forest, Nakuru District ,Kenya.’’ Graduated Dec 2007. 4 7. 2005—2009 Supervised Mr. Amboga Enock B., Msc thesis entitled “ Anti Mycobacterial Efficacy of Selected Medicinal Plants Used by Herbal Doctors in Kisii to Treat Respiratory Infections.” Graduate June 2009. 8. 2007 – 2010 Supervised Marita Mong’are Richard in Master of Science (Microbiology) thesis entitled “Efficacy of Medicinal Plants Used by Communities Around Lake Victoria and the Sambururu Against Mycobacteria, Selected Bacteria and Candida albicans”. Graduated in December 2011. 9. 2007 – 2010 Supervised Naftal Gicheru Kariuki thesis entitled “ Impact of Longhorn Beetles on the Growth and Survival of Prosopis juliflora in Bura Irrigation Scheme, Kenya. Graduated in December 2011. 10. 2006- 2011 Supervised Duncan Zablon Kadima, Msc Thesis entitled: “Determination of Essential Trace Elements in Selected Medicinal Plants and Their Concoctions” from the Department of Chemistry, Kenyatta University. Graduated June 2011. 11. 2008 - 2011 Supervised Muchoka J.P., Master of Environmental Studies and Rural Development. Thesis title: The Potential of Ricinus communis to Rejuvenate Livelihoods in ASAL areas: the Case of Tharaka and Mbeere District, Kenya. Graduated June 2011 12. 2011 – 2013. Supervised Mary Wairimu Gachau. Factors Influencing Performance in Mathematics Among Learners with Low Vision Integrated Public Primary School in Nairobi
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