| NAME OF PROJECT: Atlas of Green Hydrogen Generation Potentials in Africa (H2ATLAS-AFRICA) PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR:Prof. Zachary Getenga PARTNER: Forschungszentrum Jülich STATUS: Ongoing FUNDER:German Ministry of Education and Research AMOUNT:€130,730 |
| NAME OF PROJECT: Enhanced Selective Immobilization Of Sulfonamides, Tetracyclines, And Fluoroquinolones in Animal Manure Onto Sugarcane Bagasse And Water Hyacinth-Derived Hydrochars PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR: Prof. Zachary Getenga PARTNERS:Prof. Dr. Sören Thiele-Bruhn-University of Trier STATUS: Ongoing FUNDER:Alexander von Humboldt Foundation AMOUNT:€55,000 |
| NAME OF PROJECT:YEMAYA – Woman in Science: Water and Mining for young African scientists from five universities in Ghana, Kenya and Nigeria. PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR: Dr. Veronica Okello PARTNERS: Freiberg Technical University of Mining and Technology (TUBAF); the University of Environment and Sustainable Development, Somanya, Ghana; University of Mining and Technology, Tarkwa, Ghana; Taita Taveta University, Kenya; University of Nigeria Nsukka, Nigeria. STATUS: Ongoing FUNDER:Erasmus+ Programme AMOUNT: €85,084 |
| NAME OF PROJECT: SARS CoV-2 presence in wild/animal species, antibody cross reactivity and their binding affinities. PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR: Dr. Ir. Tindih Heshborne PATNERS: Dr. George Omondi-Institute of Primate Research, Dr. John Nyabega-KU STATUS: Ongoing FUNDER: International Centre on Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) AMOUNT: €15,000 |
| NAME OF PROJECT: Surfactant Modified Nano-porous filter Memberane for Remediation of Perchlorates and Fluorides in Water PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR: Dr. Veronica Okello STATUS: Ongoing FUNDER: Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD) AMOUNT:$49,260 |
| NAME OF PROJECT: Development of environmentally benign carbon based materials for remediation of Oil Spillage in Water CO-INVESTIGATOR: Dr. Veronica Okello PARTNER: Prof. Jean-Luc Ayitou-University of Illnois, Chicago STATUS: Ongoing FUNDER: John Nuveen Fund Grant for International Research collaboration AMOUNT:$7,000 |
| NAME OF PROJECT: Towards real-time in-situ determination of polychlorinated biphenyls using molecularly imprinted polymers-based sensors PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR: Dr. Elizabeth Ndunda STATUS: Ongoing FUNDER: The Royal Society AMOUNT:£251,000 |
| NAME OF PROJECT: Effect of Simulated Rainfall and Natural Weather on Chromated Copper Arsenate Treated Wood and Environmental Remediation: A Focus on Wood Treatment Plants in Kenya PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR: Dr. Veronica Okello PARTNERS: Dr. Elizabeth Ndunda; Dr. Cornelius Okello; Dr. Isaiah Bosire Omosa; Mr. James Ngure STATUS: Ongoing FUNDER: Machakos University AMOUNT: KES 692,960 |
| NAME OF PROJECT: Towards a secure and resilient virtual platform for STEM Programmes in University Teaching PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR: Dr. Edgar Owiti PARTNERS:Dr. Veronica Okello, Dr. Elizabeth Ndunda, Prof. Peter Kibet & Mr. Duncan Mulinge STATUS: Ongoing FUNDER: Machakos University AMOUNT: KES 654,000 |
| NAME OF PROJECT: SARS CoV-2 antibody binding affinities and Kinetics in human infections as a precursor to determining the disease outcome PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR: Dr. Ir. Tindih Heshborne PARTNERS: Dr. Euna Nyarige, Dr. Charllote Pole, Dr. George Omondi STATUS: Ongoing FUNDER: Machakos University AMOUNT: KES 580,000 |
| NAME OF PROJECT: Climate Smart water harvesting & conservation technologies for improved food security in selected parts of kitui county CO- INVESTIGATOR: Dr. Patricia Muendo PARTNERS: Dr. Charles Ndungu, SEKU, Dr. Monica Mucheru, KU STATUS: Completed FUNDER: NRF AMOUNT: KES 16 M |
| NAME OF PROJECT: Development of alternative sustainable fish feeds to promote human health using novel non-conventional indigenous ingredients (SNIPH) CO- INVESTIGATOR: Dr. Patricia Muendo PARTNERS: Dr. Douglus Tocher- University of Stirling,Scotland, Dr. Nazael Madalla –Sokoine University, Dr. Rina Chakarabati–University of Delhi, Prof. Padkumar –Kerala university, Prof. Ramaballav – Goa University STATUS: Completed FUNDER: British Biological Science Research Council (BBSRC) – Newton Fund AMOUNT: £251,823.09 |
| NAME OF PROJECT: Evaluating Costs and Benefits of prophylactic Health Products and Novel Alternatives on Small Holder Aquaculture Farmers in Asia and Africa (IMAQLATE) CO-INVESTIGATOR: Dr. Patricia Muendo PARTNERS: Dr. Fransis Murray – University of Stirling; Dr. Rahaman Meezanur –World fish center; Dr. Belal Hussein – Banglandesh agricultural University; Dr. Toms – CIFT; Prof. Bright Sigh – Cochin University STATUS: Completed FUNDER: British Biological Science Research Council (BBSRC) – Newton Fund AMOUNT: KES 13 M |
| NAME OF PROJECT: Development of Molecularly Imprinted Polymers For Water and Soil Pollution Detection and Purification CO-INVESTIGATOR: Dr. Elizabeth Ndunda PARTNERS: Prof. Subrayal Reddy -University of Central Lancashire STATUS: Completed FUNDER: The Royal Society AMOUNT:£6,000 |
| NAME OF PROJECT: Assessment for Developing Capacity for Improved Aquatic Resource Development in Africa CO-INVESTIGATOR: Dr. Patricia Muendo PARTNERS: Alexandra Pounds & William Leschen – University of Stirling; Dr. Ruby Asmah – Water Resources Institute, Ghana; David Bargh & Precious Sanjama-Imani Development,Malawi STATUS: Completed FUNDER: Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) £40,000 |