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1 C U R R I C U L U M V I T A E Name: Prof. Gabriel Nyamwamu Magoma Nationality: Kenyan Date of birth: 29 th December, 1963 Marital status: Married with three children Current Position: Associate Professor, Department of Biochemistry, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology Permanent Address: Department of Biochemistry, JKUAT, P. O. Box , NAIROBI Fax: [email protected]; Tel Educational Background : Executive MSc. in Organizational Development Project Title: The Adoption of New Degree Programs and Effect on Related Traditional Programs at Kenyan Public Universities: A Case of Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology Institution: United States International University (USIU) : Ph.D. Biochemistry Project Title: Biochemical and Molecular Characterization of the Kenyan Tea Germplasm Institution (s): Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology and Tea Research Foundation of Kenya : MSc. Biochemistry Project Title: Characterization of a Bacillus thuringiensis endotoxin active against Chilo partellus and Glossina morsitans morsitans Institution(s): University of Nairobi and International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE) : BSc. 2 nd Class Upper Division (Biochemistry & Botany) Institution: University of Nairobi : KACE (12 Points) Maths, Chemistry & Biology Kabaa High School : KCE Division 1 (19 Points) Itibo Secondary School : CPE (1A & 2Bs) Nyansara Primary School 1

2 Leadership Competencies: I am a highly focused team player with highly developed conceptual skills in organizational diagnosis and development. I have demonstrated competency in the planning, organization and execution of academic programs and activities as well as ability to motivate both staff and students. Areas of Scientific Interest and Competencies I have sound experience in the use of bioinformatics in the evaluation, utilization and management of biological resources. I also have practical experience in reviewing scientific proposals, manuscripts and technical reports. Academic Work Experience 2011 to date: External Examiner, Kenya Polytechnic University College for Biochemistry programs in the Faculties of Technology and Applied Biology : External Examiner, University of Nairobi for Biochemistry programs in the Faculties of Science, Veterinary Medicine and Agriculture 2008 to date: Associate professor, Department of Biochemistry, JKUAT : Senior Lecturer, Department of Biochemistry JKUAT : Lecturer, Department of Biochemistry, JKUAT : Assistant Lecturer in Department of Biochemistry, JKUAT : Chemist, Ministry of Energy, Government of Kenya. Management and Leadership Experience 2011 to date: Acting Director, of the East African Hub of the Pan African University Institute of Science Technology and Innovation (PAUISTI) : Director Academic Programs, Karen Campus in charge of the planning and execution of academic programs in the fields of Commerce, Information Technology, Law, Mathematics and Computer science, Actuarial Science, Biochemistry and Medical microbiology 2

3 : Chairman of Department of Biochemistry with both Academic and Administrative responsibilities : Departmental Coordinator of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology in the Alternative degree program and examinations officer for the Regular Degree program : Examinations Officer, Department of Biochemistry Current Academic Duties: Instruction in the following units: Biochemistry of Nucleic acids, Advanced Biotechnology, Gene Expression Systems and Advanced Biochemical Techniques to MSc; Medical Biochemistry, Applied Microbial Biochemistry, Proteins and Enzyme Kinetics and Biochemical Pharmacology to BSc. Current Research Interests Bio-prospecting for pesticide biodegrading microorganisms from horticultural farms in Kenya and determination their genetic diversity using molecular markers Analysis of Biochemical Diversity in Microbial Extremophiles with a view to develop tools for identification and utilization of the microbes. Gene expression systems for production of important medical and industrial Products. Scholarship Awards 1.Coca-cola Foundation scholarship for Transformational Leadership training in Organizational Development (2009). 2.World Bank Voucher training program in Herbal and Pharmaceutical Technology (2001). 3.Germany Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Scholarship for Ph.D. (1996/1997); 4.Government of Kenya Scholarship for MSc. (1989/90); 5.Government of Kenya Scholarship for BSc. (1986/87); Research Grants Awards: Diversity and pesticide biodegradation potential of microorganisms in Horticultural farms in Rift Valley and Central Kenya. Awarded KSh million by Jomo Kenyatta University Research division. 3

4 Research innovations: Development of Shoe polish from a plant extract with pharmaceutical properties; the product is at the Research level Book Publications 1. Concise Biochemistry for Medical Students, Lambert Publishers (2012); ISBN: Biochemical Pharmacology and Drug Discovery (2012). In Tech Publishers, ISBN Journal Publications Kevin Mbogo Omolo, Gabriel Magoma, Kamau Ngamau, Tsanuo Muniru (2012), Characterization of methomyl and carbofuran degrading-bacteria from soils of horticultural farms in Rift Valley and Central Kenya, African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology Vol. 6(2), pp Laura Nyawira Wangai, Muriira Geoffrey Karau, Paul Nthakanio Njiruh, Omar Sabah, Francis Thuo Kimani, Gabriel Magoma, Njagi Kiambo (2011), Sensitivity of Microscopy Compared to Molecular Diagnosis of P. Falciparum: Implications on Malaria Treatment in Epidemic Areas in Kenya, Afr. J. Infect. Dis. 5(1): 1 6 Laura N. Wangai, Muriira Geoffrey, Sabah Omar, Gabriel Magoma, Francis T. Kimani, Jonathan M. Mwangi, Marion W. Burugu, Naomi Maina (2011), Molecular Screening for Plasmodium Falciparum Resistance Markers for Artemisinins in Mbita, Kenya, AFR. J. CLN. EXPER. MICROBIOL 12(3): Wangai, L.N, Kimani, F.T., Omar, S.A, Karanja, S.M., Nderu, D.W., Magoma, G (2011) Chloroquine resistance status a decade after: Re-emergence of sensitive Plasmodium falciparum strains in malaria endemic and epidemic areas in Kenya. Protozool. Res. 21, Nyakundi W.O., Magoma, G., Ochora, J. Nyande B. (2011) Biodegradation of Diaznon and methomyl pesticides by white rot fungi from selected Horticultural farms in Rift Valley and Central Kenya. Journal of Applied Technology in Environmental Sanitation. Vol1(2) Ogoti P., Magiri, E., Auma, J., Magoma, G., Imbuga, Murilla,G. (2009) Evaluation of 4

5 In vivo antitrypanosomal activity of selected medicinal plant extracts. Journal of Medicinal Plants Research Vol. 3(11) Agola, L.E., Steinauer, M.L., Mburu, D.N., Mungai, B.N., Mwangi, I.N. Magoma, G.N.,Loker, S.E, Mkoji, G.M.(2009) Genetic diversity and population structure of Schistosoma mansoni within human infrapopulations in Mwea, central Kenya assessed by microsatellite markers. Acta Tropica 111: Juma G. Chimtawi M., Ahuya P., Njagi P.G. Bruno L.R, Magoma.G. Silvan J.F. Calatayud P.A (2008) Distribution of chemo- and mechanoreceptors on the antennae and maxillae of Busseola fusca larva. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata 128: Juma G., Njagi P., Magoma G., Calatayud P.A. (2008) Differences in mate acceptance and host plant recognition between wild and laboratory reared Busseola fusca. Journal of Applied Entomology. Sabah Omar, Francis W. Makhoka, Fat hia Abdo, Francis Kimani, Gabriel Magoma(2007) Prevalence of Plasmodium Falciparum chloroquine resistance Pfcrt-76 and pfmdr1-86 gene markers eight years after cessation of chloroquine use in Mwea, Kenya) J. Infect Developing countries 1(2): Lihana, R., Khamadi, S., Makhoka E., Mwau, M., Magoma, G., Songok, E., (2006) HIV- 1 Subtypes among STI Patients in Nairobi: A Genotypic Study Based on Partial pol Gene Sequencing. AIDS Research and Human Retroviruses, Vol 22, 11: Magoma, G. N., Wachira, F. N., Imbuga, M., Agong, S. (2003) Biochemical Differentiation in Camellia sinensis and its wild relatives as revealed by Isozyme and catechin patterns. Biochemical Biosystematics and Ecology 31: Wachira, F. N., Magoma, G. N., Obanda, M. (2001) The diversity and pharmacological potential inherent in the Kenya tea germplasm. Tea Journal. 22(2), 2001: Magoma, G. N., Wachira, F. N., Imbuga, M. Obanda, M. Agong, S. (2000). The use of Catechins as Biochemical Markers in Diversity Studies of tea (Camellia sinensis). Genomic Resources and Crop Evolution, 47: Conference Publications 5

6 Magoma, G. N., Wachira, F. N. (2005) Diversity prospecting in Plant Genomes: A Comparative study in Camellia sinensis using RAPDs, Catechins and Caffeine. 9 th world multi-conference in Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics. Volume ix: Osir, E. O., Magoma G. N., Kenya U., Vundla, M. (1992) Studies on delta endotoxins active against Chilo partellus and Spodoptera exempta. Proceedings: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Vienna, Austria p Thesis Supervision 1. Treatment Efficacy and Malaria Transmission After Artemisinin Combination Therapy. PhD thesis by Rahma Udu M.Yusuf 2. Genetic characterization of Schistosoma mansoni populations from Mwea in Central Kenya using Microsatellite markers with reference to host related factors, infection intensity and Praziquantel treatment. PhD thesis by Eric Agolla (2011) 3. The pesticide biodegradation potential of aerobic bacteria from horticultural farms in Kenya. MSc. Thesis by Kevin Mbogo (2011). 4. The pesticide biodegradation potential of Actinomycetes from horticultural farms in Kenya. MSc. Thesis by William Nyakundi (2011). 5. Characterization of soil bacteria capable of degrading selected organic pesticides applied in horticultural farms in Kenya. MSc thesis by Philip Miriti (2011) 6. Analysis of the ATPase gene in Plasmodium falciparum to monitor resistance to artemesinin. PhD Thesis submitted to Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology by Laura Wangai (2009). 7. Potential of plant extracts in the treatment of human infective trypanosome MSc Thesis submitted to Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology by Moses Ogoti (2009). 8. Molecular characterization of Chikungunya virus in Lamu MSc thesis by Anthony Ndirangu (2008). 9. Analysis of pfcrt gene to predict sensitivity of Plasmodium falciparum to chloroquine in field isolates from Mwea. MSc thesis by Francis W. Makhokha (2007). 6

7 10. HIV-1 subtypes among STI patients in Nairobi: A Genotypic study based on partial pol gene sequencing. MSc. Thesis submitted by Lihana Raphael (2006). 11. Role of plant s volatile and surface metabolites in mediating Host Selection and Oviposition of Busseola fusca (Fuller) Lepidoptera: Noctuidate. MSc Thesis by Gerald Juma (2006). 12.Genetic Diversity in Pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp.) Landraces as revealed by Simple Sequence Repeat Markers. MSc Thesis by Serah Songok (2006). 13. The Risk factors of Epidemic polyathritis caused by Chikungunya virus in Mombasa District, Kenya following an outbreak on December MSc Thesis by Kibet Sergon (2006). 14. Molecular characterization of Bovine MHC class genes and their role in restricting Theileria parva antigen presentation to CTLs. MSc by Ramadham Suleiman (2004). International Conferences and Training Workshops 1. Dialogue on Higher Education in Africa: Joint Africa-EU Strategy Tuning workshop, th January 2013; Hilton, Nairobi Kenya 2. Dialogue on Higher Education in Africa: Joint Africa-EU Strategy Tuning workshop, May, Cape Town- South Africa 3. Pan African University Stakeholder Curriculum Validation workshop, 14 th - 18 th November, 2011, Desaleign Hotel, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 4. Regional workshop for Curriculum Development in the Pan African University Institute of Basic Sciences Technology and Innovation. 24 th - 26 th May, 2011, Kenya School of Monetary Studies, Nairobi Kenya 5. The Fourth Conference of Ministers of Education in Africa COMEDAF (IV), th May, 2011, Intercontinental Hotel, Nairobi Kenya. 6. Leadership Development Program for Senior University Managers, 22nd April- 2 nd May 2008, Kigali, Rwanda. 7. Seminar for University Presidents of African countries, 9 th -28 th September Changchun, China. 8. Dies Seminar on proposal writing for International Research projects (Second part), th June, 2006; Silver springs Hotel, Nairobi 7

8 9. Dies Seminar on proposal writing for International Research projects (First part), 2 nd -17 th December, 2005, Silver Springs Hotel, Nairobi. 10. The 9 th World Multi-Conference in Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics. 10 th -13 th July 2005, Orlando, Florida, USA Professional membership 1. Member, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Society of Kenya 2. Member, Kenya DAAD Scholars Association. Referees 1. Prof. Kamau Ngamau Dean, Faculty of Agriculture, JKUAT Tel , [email protected] 2. Prof. Francis Wachira Director, Tea Research Foundation of Kenya P.O. Box 820 Kericho Tel , [email protected] 3. Dr. Venny Nyambati Department of Biochemistry JKUAT P. O. Box Nairobi, Tel: , [email protected] 8