Curriculum Vitae Prof. Richard Kiprono Mibey 1

CURRICULUM VITAE

PROF. RICHARD KIPRONO MIBEY

1. ADDRESS

CURRENT ADDRESS PERMANENT ADDRESS

Vice Chancellor Nyambugo Village Moi University P.O. Sigor P.O BOX 3900 Bomet ELDORET

Phone: 053-43363, Fax: 053-43047, 0722-896999, e-mail: [email protected]

2. PERSONAL INFORMATION

Marital Status: Married with two children Date of Birth: 12 December 1951 Place of Birth: Nyambugo, Sigor North Location Bomet District

Nationality: Kenyan

3. EDUCATION:

1960 -1967: Sugumerga Primary School 1968-1971: Kericho High School 1972-1976: Warren Wilson College, Swannanoa, N.C. U.S.A., B.A. – Biology 1976-1978: Appalachian State University, Boone, N.C. U.S.A., M.Sc. Biology 1978-1981: Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma, U.S.A., M.Sc. Plant Pathology 1981-1984: Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma, U.S.A., D.Ed. Agricultural Education And Extension (Speciality in Plant Pathology) 1996: University of Nairobi, Kenya. PhD. In Mycology

4. EMPLOYMENT RECORD

1977-1978: Graduate Assistant, Department of Biology, Appalachian State University, Boone, N.C. U.S.A.

1978-1983: Graduate Assistant, Department of Plant Pathology, Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma, U.S.A.

1984-1985: Research Assistant, U.S.D.A. Laboratory, Stillwater, Oklahoma, U.S.A.

1986-1989: Lecturer, Department of Botany, University of Nairobi

1989-1996: Senior Lecturer, Department of Botany University of Nairobi 1997-2001: Associate professor of Botany (Mycology) 2002: Professor of Mycology ( Botany Dept. Univ. of Nairobi).

5. ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCES

1998-2000: Chairman, Department of Botany, University of Nairobi 2000-2002: Dean, Faculty of Science, University of Nairobi 2002- Feb. 2004: Principal, Chiromo campus, University of Nairobi Feb.2004 to Sept 2006: Deputy Vice Chancellor, Administration and Finance, Maseno University. Sept. 2006 to Date Vice Chancellor, Moi University

6. MAJOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO SCIENCE

Recognized as world authority on fungal systematics (Ascomycetes) and its applications. World Authority on Fungal Taxonomy and Biodiversity Conservation.

i) Discovered more than 120 species of fungi, with some of them restricted to central Africa, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi, Rwanda, and India. ii) Erected one family of Ascomycetes Diphorothecaceae using materials from the state of Washington, U.S.A. iii) Made notable contributions to the discovery of environmentally friendly microorganisms (fungi) for bio-control of the obnoxious water hyacinth weed in Lake Victoria. iv) Made major contributions towards conservation of endangered indigenous tree species of Kenya with support from the U.K. Ministry of Environment through Darwin Project. v) Preserved rare and highly specialized microfungi of Kenyan plants. Recognized as a world authority on fungal systematics (Ascomycetes) and its applications. World Authority on Fungal Taxonomy and Biodiversity Conservation.

7. NATIONAL/INSTITUTIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS

i) Successfully supervised four (4) Ph.D and 16 M.Sc students. ii) Preserved rare and highly specialized microfungi for use in research and teaching at the University level. iii) Successfully applied for funding for training foresters and environmentalists in Kenya through the Darwin Project. iv) Secured major laboratory equipment and research microscopes, computers, and a four-wheel drive vehicle for the University of Nairobi through the Darwin Initiative project sponsored by the Ministry of Environment, Uk. v) Developed Distance Learning Programme in Science for the Faculty of Science, College of Biological and Physical Sciences, University of Nairobi. This is the first such programme in Africa south of the Sahara. vi) Initiated the development of Science Park and Museums at Chiromo Campus, University of Nairobi.

8. RESEARCH PROJECTS

i) Darwin Initiative Project 1997 to 2000. Participating Institutions, Centre for Agriculture and Biosciences International (CABI), UK, CABI Africa region the University of Nairobi (Department of Botany), and Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI). The University of Nairobi was the host institution and I served as the National Project Coordinator. This project researched on endangered and rare plant species, especially on pests and diseases. The project sponsored two M.Sc. students, bought one 4-wheel drive vehicle, microscopes and computers for the University of Nairobi. The project trained foresters and their assistants in all the eight provinces of Kenya. It also offered several training courses on tree health and environmental conservation to researchers and technical staff in public universities and research institutions in Kenya between the year 1998 and 2000. During the course of this project several trips were also made to UK laboratories by the Kenyan research team and the same to Kenya by the UK research team. A total of twelve million sterling pounds was availed for this project by the Ministry of Environment, UK.

ii) Below Ground Biodiversity Project (BGBD) 2002 to 2009. This project involves seven tropical countries which includes, Brazil, Mexico, Ct’ ovre, Uganda, Kenya, India, and Indonesia and is funded by the Global Environmental facility through UNEP. The project focuses on below ground biodiversity and their role in ecosystem maintenance. The findings are expected to enhance soil fertility for sustainable agriculture in tropical landscapes. Eleven institutions in Kenya are involved in this project and includes, University of Nairobi, National Museums of Kenya (NMK), Kenya Agricultural Research Institute (KARI), Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI), Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (Forest Department, Department of Remote Sensing and Survey),District Commissioner, Taita Taveta, District Commissioner, Embu,

3 Ministry of Agriculture (District Agricultural Officers Embu and Taita Taveta), Tropical Soil Biology and Fertility (TSBF). The University of Nairobi is the host institution for the project and I serve as the National Coordinator. Six Ph.D. Ten M.Sc students are sponsored by this project. Several Computers, major laboratory equipment have been bought through this project. One 4-wheel drive vehicle has been bought from the project funds. Several workshops, training courses have been conducted under this project for both local and international participants. A total of $888,000.00 was (K.shs.68 million) availed for the project in Kenya.

9. DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AND RELATED ACTIVITIES

9.1 Maseno University

i) Kisumu Hotel (Maseno University): Was responsible for the supervision of the renovation and furnishing of the old Hotel Royal which was bought by the University in the year 2003. The Hotel is currently ranked first in Kisumu and offers training and attachments to B.Sc. students in Hotel Management for Maseno University and other universities in Kenya. It also offers excellent accommodation and recreational activities for both local and international quests.

ii) Sunrise Hostels: supervised the construction of five new hostels in a period of five (5) months in 2005 with a bed capacity of 800. The building materials (bricks, door frames and metal frames) were made on the site by casuals from the neighbouring communities. This method saved the university millions of shillings since no contractors were used.

iii) Lecture Halls and Office space: was responsible for the construction and equipping of tuition block, a project that had stalled for several years. We were able to construct four lecture theatres (two large, and two medium sized), several office space for lecturers, four computer labs within a period of three months (May to August 2004).

9.2 Maseno Veterinary farm

Was actively involved in securing the title deed for Maseno University from Maseno Veterinary Farm (112.5 acres) through meetings with the Provincial Administration, Ministry of lands, Ministry of Livestock, Ministry of education, and Head of Civil Service and Secretary to the Cabinet. The farm would greatly help in the expansion of university programs including research, training, extension, agricultural and livestock production and health care services.

9.3 Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute (KIRDI)

As Chairman of the Board of Management of KIRDI, we secured funds for the completion of the stalled science block, which has several large laboratory space and offices. This was made possible with funds from the Ministry of Trade and Industry.

10. FELLOWSHIPS

i) DAAD Senior Research Fellow, Staatsaamlung Botanische, Munich, Germany. Worked on world collection of fungi at the Munich Herbarium. Made corrections on the naming of various specimens some dating as far back as 1845. ii) April 1994 - April 1995, Darwin Fellow, International Mycological Institute, Egham, Uk. Worked on world collection of fungi. Notable contributions in naming some of the world collections of fungi that had been wrongly identified. Frequently consulted by the Ministry of Agriculture, quarantine section at the Heathrow Airport, London on foreign specimens with moulds. I was selected as the expert for the international training course, including conducting a three-week course in Brussels and another course in Harare, Zimbabwe for researchers from Africa and the Pacific Region.

iii) 1995 (May-to August): UNESCO Fellow, Jardin Botanical Garden, Brussels, Belgium. Worked on world collection of fungi mainly from the French speaking countries such as Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Burundi, Vietnam and some Latin American countries. Also worked on world collections of fungi kept at Paris Herbarium where I made several corrections on wrongly identified materials dating back to 1850s.

11. EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

1973: Outstanding College Athlete of America – Long distance running. Held College record in 5 mile cross – country course

1975-1976: Deacon, Warren Wilson College Presbyterian chapel (student counseling)

1980-1981: Treasurer, Plant Pathology Club, Oklahoma State University

1981-1982: President, Plant Pathology Club, Oklahoma State University

1989 to-date: Treasurer, Plant Pathology Society of Kenya

1993 to-date: Elder, Chrisco Fellowship of Churches

2002 –2006 Chairman, Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute (KIRDI )

2003-2006: Board member, Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI)

5 12. MEMBERSHIP TO SOCIETIES

1995 to-date: President, African Mycological Association (AMA)

1995 to-date: Member – British Mycological Society (BMS)

1997 to-date: Member – Committee on biodiversity and Conservation

2001 to-date: Member-International Association for Plant Taxonomy

2002: Fellow – World Innovation Foundation

13. TEACHING RESPONSIBILITIES

13.1. Undergraduate courses

SBT 302 – Mycology, Department of Botany

13.2 Postgraduate courses

PP3: Plant Pathology – Department of Crop protection, Kabete campus SBT 523: Fungal Taxonomy, Department of Botany SBT 527: Agricultural and Forestry Mycology, Department of Botany SBT 528: Mushroom Biology and Cultivation, Department of Botan

14. SUPERVISION OF POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS

14.1. M.Sc.

Name of student Research Topic Status Date 1. Oningo, Rose Reaction of 9 potato cultivars to Alternaria solani Graduated 1990 in Kenya 2. Adunga, John A. Preliminary studies of macrofungi of Karura Graduated 1993 forest 3. Okoth, S.A. Alternaria crassa as a potential biocontrol agent of Graduated 1989 Datura stramonium 4. Juma, I.M. Some aspects of the biology and control of leaf Graduated 1992 spot disease of citrus caused by Phaeramularia angolensis 5. Gacheri, M. Studies on the mycoflora of stored maize and Graduated 1992 maize products: their enumeration and significance 6. Kariba, R.M. Investigation of inhibitory effects of Solanum Graduated 1992 nigrum extracts of four phytopathogenic species of Collectotrichum in Kenya

6 7. Wanyoike, M.W. Studies on the major leaf diseases of barley and Graduated 1992 their control using fungicides 8. Nyanapah, P.N. Cultural studies on Cercospora sesemi Zimm and Graduated 1992 their interactions with 16 Sesemum indicum germplasm in Kenya 9. Ngaruiya, P.N. Antibiotic activity of some extracts on Graduated 1994 Pseudomonas syringgae pv. Phaseolicola and Xanthomonas campestris pg. Phaseoli 10. Kingiri, A.N. Etiological studies of seedborne Alternaria porri Graduated 1994 and its control measures in Kenya 11. Kiprop, E.K. Etiology of Septoria leaf spot disease if cowpea Graduated 1992 and Its interaction with 33 genetypes in Kenya 12. Isanda, G.O. Assessment of bean seed for Graduated 1994 infection/contamination by anthracnose pathogen Colletotrichum lindemuthianum 13. Kariuki, G.M. Biocontrol of water hyacinth in Kenya using Graduated 2000 fungi 14. Christine C. Bii Antifungal activity of extracts from some Graduated 1998 selected plants on agents of cutaneous and systematic mycoses 15. Peter Muchiri Cultivation of Pleurotus mushrooms using Graduated 2005 Wachira agricultural and industrial wastes 16. Margaret Makelo Determination of seedborne fungal pathogens of Graduated 2005 onion, prevalence and control of purple blotch caused by Alternaria porri (Ellis) Cif.

14.2 PhD students 1.Chagema, John Kedera Identification of Genetic diversity within population of Fusarium section Liseola isolated from maize in Kenya (joint supervision with Prof. Lesley of Kansas State University, Kansas, U.S.A.) Graduated 1995 – appointed supervisor by Kansas State University.

2. Kung’u, E., Fusarium wilt diseases of bananas in Kenya (joint supervision with Dr. J. West, University of Kent, U.K. Graduated from University of Kent, U.K. Graduated 1999. Appointed supervisor by University of Kent.

3. Sheila A. Okoth. The flora and ecology of soil Mucorales in dry upland forest and grassland ecological zones in Kenya. Graduated 1997.

4. Tereny, T. Rhizoctonia species and their role in ecosystem functions in Taita Hills. (ongoing)

5. Wachira, P. Nematophagous fungi as biocontrol agents by soil pathogens.(ongoing)

15. PUBLICATIONS

1. Gough, F.J.; L.L. Singleton; T.S. Lee, and R.K. Mibey. 1981. Tan spot development in wheat cultivar Triumph 64 grown under three tillage systems. Phytopathology 71: 220

2. Mibey, R.K. 1988. A new observation of the fungus Physarum cinereaum on the lawn grass Pennisetum clandestinum in Kenya. K.J. .sc. & Tech. (B), 7:47-48. 3. Mibey, R.K. & N.C. Otieno. 1988. “Sooty mould” disease of citrus in Kenya caused by Capnodium citri. K.J. Sc. & Tech. (B). 9: 115-117. 4. Mibey, R.K. 1988. Entomosporium fruit and leaf spot disease of loquat in Kenya K. J. Sc. & Tech. (B). 9:73-78. 5. Otieno, N.C. & R.K. Mibey. 1988. Leaf blight disease of strawberries in Kenya caused by Dendrophoma obscurans. K.J. Sc. & Tech. (B). 9:111-114 6. Karanja, T.W.; A.W. Mwang’ombe & R.K. Mibey. 1994. The effect of media and light regimes on cultural and morphological characteristics and sporulation on Phaeoisariopsis griseola Deight . E. Afric. For. J. 59: 241-251. 7. Isanda, G.O.; A.W. Mwang’ombe & R.K. Mibey 1994. Levels of seed-borne Colletorichum lindemuthianum on common bean cv. Rose Coco-Glp-2 from small scale farmers in Kenya. Afric. Crop Sci. Conf. Proc. 1: 260-262. 8. Mibey, R.K. & D.L. Hawksworth. 1995. Mibey, R.K. & D.L. Hawksworth. 1995. Diporothecaceae, a new family of ascomycetes and the Term “Hyphopodium”. Systema Ascomycetum 14: 25-31. 9. Mibey, R.K. & D.L. Hawksworth. 1996. Glifford Gerald Hansford. Trop. Pl. Path. 7(2): 20-23. 10. Mibey, R.K. 1996. Taxonomic studies of the fungal families Meliolaceae, Asterinaceae and their allies from Mau forest in western Kenya. PhD thesis, University of Nairobi. 11. Harharan, G.N.; R.K Mibey & D.L. Hawksworth. 1996. A new species of Lichenopelthella on Porina in India. Lichenologist 28: 294-296. 12. Mibey,R.K.; J.O. Kokwaro & D.M. Mukunya. 1996a. A new species and four new records of Asterina from Kenya. Nova Hedwigia 62: 147-150. 13. Mibey,R.K.; J.O. Kokwaro & D.M. Mukunya. 1996b. Four new species and some new records of Meliolaceous fungi from Kenya. Mycotaxon 57: 87-95. 14. Mibey,R.K. 1996. African Mycological Association. Mycologist 9: 31-32. 15.Mibey, R.K. & D.L. Hawksworth. 1997. Meliolaceae and Asterinaceae of the Shimba Hills, Kenya. Mycol. Papers 174: 1-108. 16. Mibey, R.K. 1997. Sooty mould fungi. In Soft scale Insects: Their biology, Natural enemies and Control. Yair Ben-Dov & C.J. Hodgson. World Crop Pests, 7A. Elsevier. Amsterdam. Pp 275-20. 17. Mibey, R.K. & J.O. Kokwaro 1998. Meliola icacinacearum and M. kerichoensis, spp. Nov. from Kenya. Mycol. Res. 102(11):1418-1420 18. Mibey, R.K. & P.F. Cannon. 1999. Biotrophic fungi from Kenya. Ten new species and some new records of Meliolaceae. Cryptogamie, Mycol. 20(4): 249-282. 19. Mibey, R.K. & J.O. Kokwaro. 1999. Two new species of Meliola from Kenya. Fungal Diversity 2:153-157.

8 20. Bii, C., G.M. Siboe & R.K. Mibey. 2000. Plant essential oils with promising antifungal activity. E. Afric. Med. J. 77(6):319-322. 21. Cannon, P.F., R.K. Mibey & G.M. Siboe. 2001. Microfungi and Conservation Agenda in Kenya. In Moore, D. Nauta, M.M.S. Evans & M. Rotherroe (eds). Fungal Conservation. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, UK. 22. Mibey R. K. 2006 . A Status Review of Kenya’s Microbial Resources and their contribution to Kenya’s National Development – Environment and Development in Kenya: Biodiversity – A Public Lecture Series. Kenya National Academy of Sciences.

16. SUBMITTED MANUSCRIPTS

1. Mibey, R.K. Two new species and a new record of Balladyna from Kenya. 2. Mibey, R.K. New observations of the ascomycetous genera Cycloschizon and Hysterostomella in Kenya. 3. Mibey, R.K. Two new graminicolous Meliolaceae from Kenya.

17. CONFERENCES/WORKSHOPS

1. Gough, F.G. and R.K. Mibey 1985. Effect of U.V. light on discharged pycnidiospores of Septoria tritici. Annual Phytopathology Meeting. August 1985, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.A. 2. Mibey, R.K. Leaf and fruit spot disease of Eryobotrya japonica in Kenya. First African Mycology Meeting. University of Mauritius 13-15 June 1990. 3. Mibey, R.K. Foliar fungal pathogens of Kenya’s indigenous trees (Rutaceae). First African Mycology Meeting. University of Mauritius 13-15 June 1990. 4. The use of fungi as mycoherbicides. Africa Regional Symposium on Biotechnology for Development. ILRAD, Nairobi, Kenya, 17-21 February 1992. 5. Mibey, R.K. 1995. African species of Meliola and their distribution. Third Regional Mycological Congress, 7-10 March 1995, Harare, Zimbabwe. 6. Hawksworth, D.L. & R.K. Mibey. Information Needs of Inventory Programmes. Imperial College of Science & Technology, University of London. International Workshop on Biodiversity Information, July 15 and 16, 1996. 7. Human Resource Management Conference, Association of Commonwealth Universities, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 30th August to 3rd September, 2006.

18. WORKSHOP PARTICIPATION

1. Techniques in the identification of microfungi of agricultural importance for plant pathologists. July 21 to August1, 1986. Department of Crop Science, University of Nairobi. Served as a resource person. 2. International Course on identification of microfungi of Agricultural importance. Department of Crop Science, University of Nairobi. November 3 to 15, 1991. Served as a resource person. 3. Certificate course in Herbarium Techniques. National Museums of Kenya, February 21 to May 6, 1994. Served as a resource person.

9 4. International Course Identification of microfungi of agricultural importance. Department of Botany, University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe, February 20 to March 6, 1995. Served as a resource person. 5. Workshop on Fungal diversity in subsaharan Ecosystems and their role in rural and industrial development. University of Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, November 29 to December1, 1995. Served as the organizer. 6. International Training Course in Plant Pathology. Department of Botany, University of Nairobi, May 6 to 15, 1996. Served the organizer. 7. Training Workshop on Fungi as biocontrol agents. Foundation For Research & Development, Pretoria, Rep. Of South Africa, December 12 to 14, 1996. Served as the organizer. 8. Darwin Initiative Project, 1997-2000, University of Nairobi jointly with CAB BioSciences, Egham, U.K., Department of Forestry, Moi University, and Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, Forest Department. Served as the project Leader, Kenya). 9. Below Ground Biodiversity Start – Up Workshop, Wageningen, The Netherlands, 26- 30 August 2002. 10. Below Ground Biodiversity Workshop, Sumberjaya, Indonesia, 24-26 February 2003. 11. Below Ground Biodiversity Workshop, Embu, Kenya 12-16 February 2004. 12. Below Ground Biodiversity Workshop, Manaus, Brazil, 11-17 April 2005. 13. Below Ground Biodiversity Workshop Xalapa Mexico, 22nd – 31st May 2006.

19. EXTERNAL EXAMINATION AND SUPERVISION

1. 1995. Kansas State University, Department of Plant Pathology (PhD. Thesis). 2. 1997 – to present Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (Department of Botany, BSc. and MSc.) 3. 1997 to present. Moi University, Department of Botany (B.Sc & M.Sc.). 4. 1998-2000. Maseno University, Department of Botany (BSc.). 5. 1998 - 2002 to date. Kenyatta University, Department of Botany (B.Sc) 6. 2000 to date. Kenyatta University Department of Environmental Science (B.Sc.) 7. 2004 to date. Western University College of Science & Technology (B.Sc.)

20. CURRENT AND FUTURE PLANS

i) Steps towards the establishment of a footbridge (fly-over) between Siriba Campus and College Campus; Kisumu Hotel and the newly acquired KNA building have been made.

ii) Renovations of KNA building for Open, Distance and Electronic Learning are underway and should be completed by June 2006.

iii) Work on the newly acquired Veterinary Farm at Maseno is underway with planting scheduled for September, 2006.

10 iv) Establishment of a reliable water supply possibly from Yala river with support from the Ministry of Water, and donor organizations. v) Modern Library at both the main campus and city campus with support from donor organizations and the business community in Kisumu. vi) Construction of Lecture Halls and offices at Siriba Campus. vii) Equipping of the newly developed university clinic. viii) Securing of Title Deeds for University Land. ix) Training Workshop on Phytopathogenic Fungi, Makerere University Kampala, Uganda.