Academic Qualification
Field of Specialization
Membership of Professional Bodies
Work Experience
Professional Research Interest
Research Experience and Funds Attracted
Consultancy
Books and Book Chapters
Scientific Articles Published
Academic Qualification
Academic Qualification
Institution [ Date from – to ] |
Degree(s) or Diploma(s) obtained: |
Moi University,(Kenya) 2018-to date |
Master’s Degree in Analytical Chemistry |
University of Eldoret(Kenya) 2009-2014 |
Bsc (Chemistry) |
Technical University of Kenya(2004-2006) |
Higher National Diploma In Analytical Chemistry |
Field of Specialization
Field of Specialization
- Analytical Chemistry, Soil Science
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Membership of Professional Bodies
Membership of Professional Bodies
- Kenya Chemical Society( KCS)-Organizing Secretary
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Work Experience
Work Experience
Date from to |
Institution, Location (City, Country) |
Person Responsible To |
Position |
Responsibilities/Duties |
2015-to date |
Kibabii University |
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Principal Technician |
- Laboratory administration and management,
- preparation of laboratory manuals for undergraduate students,
- supervision of other technical staffs, preparation of chemicals and reagents for undergraduate classes,
- presenting practical’s to students,
- supervision of undergraduate students during laboratory session,
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2008-2015 |
Maseno University |
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Senior Technologist |
- presenting practical’s to students
- supervision of undergraduate students during laboratory session
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2006-2008 |
Ministry of roads, Materials Branch |
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Technologist |
- Chemical analysis of materials
- Engineering and both raw and finished industrial products to ascertain the required parameters
- Routine hands on experience on common analysis of water, soil and cement
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Professional Research Interest
Professional Research Interest
- Analytical Organic Chemistry
- Nano Technology
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Research Experience and Funds Attracted
Consultancy
Books and Book Chapters
Selected Publications 2015-2018: Books and Book Chapters
- Alwala, J. (2013). Sorption and Availability of Potassium in Selected Soils from Kenya: Effects of organic matter and pH on concentration of adsorbed potassium in sugarcane and maize growing zones, Lap Lambert Academic Publishing, ISBN-10: 3659416770
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Scientific Articles Published
Selected Publications 2015-2018: Scientific Articles Published in Refereed Journals
- Wanzala, W., Osundwa,E.M., Gakuubi, M. M., Alwala, J.O.(2016). Chemical composition of essential oil of Tithonia diversifolia (Hemsl.) A. Gray from the Southern slopes of Mount Elgon in Western Kenya” Indian Journal of Ethno-PhytoPharmaceuticals
- Wanzala, W., Syombua, M., Alwala,J.O. (2015).A survey of the applications and use of Ethnomedicinal plants and plant products for healthcare from Ukambani in eastern Kenya.Journal of ethnobotany, research and applications.
- Alwala, J.O., Kiema, F.M., Wanzala, W.O. (2014). Determination of tannins in African indigenous vegetables, grains and cassava roots from Emuhaya district, western Kenya. American Journal of Nutrition and Food Science.
- Solomon Omwoma, W. Nyaigoti Omwoyo, Joseck. O. Alwala, David M. K. Ongeri, Lagat C. Sylus & Joseph O.Lalah (2012). Nutrient reduction in runoff water from sugarcane farms by sedimentation method. The Environmentalist, ISSN 0251-1088, Volume 32, no. 4 (494-502).
- Alwala,J.O.,Wanzala,W.,Inyambukho,R.A.,Osundwa,E.M.,Ndiege,I.O. (2009).Characterization and Evaluation of Repellent Effect of Essential Oil of Mangifera indica L. from Kenya. Journal of essential oil bearing plants, ISSN 0972-060X. vol. 13 no. 1.
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