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Meet Our Team

Our team of science experts are ready to provide technical assistance on chemicals and AI: materials design, process optimization, quality testing, product development, toxicity reduction, circular design.

Dr. Mildred Airo

Inorganic Chemistry Lead

IUPAC Member | Research | Material Chemist | Environmental Consultant | Sensors Expert | Lecturer Maseno University | Loves Training Youth

Research specialisation in synthesizing materials for renewable energy conversion and chemical sensor applications.
Currently working on developing protocols for use of biochar for heavy metals removal from industrial waste water in constructed wetlands.  Interested in eliminating toxins in applications of organic solar cells and nanoparticles in  construction materials and green hydrogen, understanding absorption/desorption mechanisms that transfer toxins to environments.

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Dr. Kennedy Olale

Analytical Chemistry Lead

Accomplished scientist with a strong research background in analytical chemistry, chemometrics and spectroscopy, food analysis, sustainable chemistry, and environmental chemistry.

Currently working on DALY (disability life adjusted years) impacts of PFAs in Africa.

Published several papers in peer-reviewed journals and recipient of several awards and grants for research, including the National Commission for Science, Technology, and Innovation (NACOSTI) 2015, World Agroforestry (ICRAF) Research Fellowship (2009) under Carbon Benefits Project (CBP): Modelling, Measurement, and Monitoring -Funded by UNEP through GEF fund and World Agroforestry (ICRAF) Doctoral Research Fellowship under Agriculture for Nutrition and Health (A4NH) CGIAR project. He is currently a lecturer and thematic head of analytical and sustainable chemistry research at the Department of Chemistry, School of Pure and Applied Sciences, Kisii University, and the Examination Officer for the school.

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Isaac Ondeche

Chief Operating Officer

EcoRegtech | Sustainability | Business Systems | Research | Notion Creator | Editor

Passionate about bridging the tech divide in Kenya, Africa, and the World.

Currently working on mapping taxonomies to process flows that bridge academic-industry-community priorities versus activities for data-driven systems. Developing regtech collaboration platforms for sustainable chemistry and green circular economy material flows that meet commercial investment scalability criteria.

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We are Growing

More Talent coming

Stay tuned as we enhance our capacity....

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Dr. Harrison Ndung'u

Bioinformatics and

Biochemistry Lead

Proven research experience as an independent researcher and 
collaborative efforts in academia and industry.

Currently working on understanding the protein receptor binding of air pollutants in individuals with Sickle Cell disease. Emphasis on understanding the paradox of nitric oxide.

Possess versatile competency in handling different types of biological datasets, including RNA-seq datasets, microarray data, WGS data, genomic & proteomics datasets, and macromolecular 3D structures.

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Kirika Kivuti, MSc.

Biotechnology Researcher

Baraton University team project to produce cassava bioplastic as carrier bags for commercial use, in response to the ban on synthetic plastic-based carry bags in Kenya. The team won a financial prize that secured a PCR machine for the university.

Currently working on developing protocols for DNA sequencing of African odonata in order to ascertain epigenetic effects of exposure to PFAs.

Skills: Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS) · Laboratory Skills · Polymer Science · Genomics · Teamwork · Microsoft Office · Microsoft Excel · Management · Research · Microsoft Word · Microsoft PowerPoint · Project Management · Chemistry · Biochemistry · Biotechnology · Food Microbiology · Polymer Chemistry

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Miruoba Marube

Mogusu

Policy Compliance Officer - Environmental Development (acting CFO)

CFI Certifications: Accounting Fundamentals, Professional Ethics, Reading Financial Statements

IBM Certifications: Python for Data Science, Data Science Foundations - Level 1

Passionate about AI applications that bridge public policy, sustainable finance, commercial innovation, and community development needs.

Currently working developing localized green taxonomies to facilitate climate action collaboration between chemists, construction industry innovators, and community biodiversity experts. Using administrative experience gained at Kenya's National Housing Corporation to identify opportunities for community contracting in industry driven green construction pilots.

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Our Partners

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International Sustainable Chemistry Collaborative Centre (GIZ - Bonn, Germany)

ISC3 is an international centre that fosters the transition of the chemical and chemical-related sectors to Sustainable Chemistry, promoting a circular economy across the life cycle of products and stakeholder behaviours.

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