I am a motivated physics lecturer, educationist, and mentor with over ten years of progressive experience in the university teaching industry. I offer expertise in data analytics, mathematical modelling with aptitude in MATLAB, R and Python programming, applicable in multidisciplinary research. Impressive work ethic and commitment to creating a challenging yet nurturing learning environment. Passion for inspiring students to achieve and go beyond their current capabilities. Strong knowledge of Common Core standards, assessment design and curriculum elements.
Hi, I’m
DR. AWUOR ADERO
Nairobi
Summary
Overview
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical University Of Kenya
Lecturer of Physics
2020.10 - Current (3 years & 11 months)
Job overview
- Planning teaching, including lectures, seminars/tutorials and learning materials
- Meeting students individually to discuss progress
- Checking and assessing students' work
- Pursuing research
- Carrying out administration, such as attending faculty meetings and writing reports
- Writing research proposals, papers and other publications
- Supervising PhD students and research staff
- Managing research budgets
- Preparing bids for funding for departmental research projects.
Technical University Of Kenya
Tutorial Fellow
2014.10 - 2020.09 (5 years & 11 months)
Job overview
- Lecturing in area of physics in accordance with the syllabus
- Preparing teaching/learning materials and schemes of work.
- Setting and marking examination/assignments
- Carrying out research work under the guidance and supervision of senior lecturer.
- Preparing students progress reports
- Maintaining discipline in lecture rooms/halls
- Prepare publications and/or books
Bishop Okoth Girls'School
Mathematics and Physics Tutor
2008.10 - 2009.09 (11 months)
Job overview
- Implemented creative instructional techniques to address the unique challenges faced by students with learning differences.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions, tailoring instruction to meet the specific needs of each student while promoting independent learning skills.
- Administered standardized tests to assess student strengths and weaknesses.
- Served as an ongoing resource for both students and parents, providing guidance related to academic planning, study habits, test-preparation strategies, and more.
- Maintained records of student assessments, tutoring activities and results.
- Supported students in development of critical thinking skills and perseverance to persist with challenging tasks.
- Issued reports updating students, parents and teachers on student progress.
University Of Nairobi
Undergraduate Student Research Assistant
2007.07 - 2007.10 (3 months)
Job overview
- Created surveys and questionnaires to collect data for research projects.
- Maintained and calibrated various types of lab equipment.
- Contributed to the publication of research findings in academic journals, increasing the visibility of the project.
- Supported grant proposal writing efforts by providing relevant data analysis results.
- Analyzed results using analytical software and created reports.
- Conducted tests on equipment and instruments for quality.
- Assisted scientists by collecting and organizing laboratory data.
Education
National Geophysical Research Institute Hyderabad, India
from Post Doctoral Research- Geomagnetism
02.2024
University Overview
- Research Project: Long-term variations of geomagnetic secular variations from space and it's linkages with solar patterns and climate change
Technical University of Kenya Nairobi, Kenya
Ph.D. from Space Physics
12.2019
University Overview
- Thesis Statement: Statistical analysis of Field-Aligned Currents (FACs) observed by the Challenging Minisatellite Payload (CHAMP) during geomagnetic storms.
University of Nairobi Nairobi, Kenya
Master of Science from Space Physics
09.2011
University Overview
- Dissertation: Night-time identification of F-region currents from CHAMP satellite observations.
University of Nairobi Nairobi, Kenya
Bachelor of Science from Physics And Double Mathematics
10.2008
University Overview
- Degree Awarded with, Second Class, Upper Division.
Skills
- Learning modalities
- Individualized support
- Learning assessments
- Problem solving skills
- Research Protocols
- Conflict resolution
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Fire Brigade Professional Bill, 2023: Lead guide in the development of Fire Brigade Professional Act, 2023
- Proposal writing: Lead drafter of a winning proposal for training of Kenya Fire Safety Officers in Slovakia- 2022.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
- Classical Mechanics
- MATLAB, Python and R Programming.
- Space and Flight Mechanics.
- Electrodynamics and Electromagnetism.
- Research Methods.
- Mathematical Physics
RESEARCH INTERESTS
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Ionosphere-Atmosphere Coupling
- Smart Space Weather Technologies
- Electromagnetism
- Geomagnetism
- Climate change
- Artificial Intelligence
Research Experience
Research Experience
- Developed research statements and ran surveys and interviews as a research assistant in "Teaching Social Studies Today" (2019) College of Education, University of Florida
- Gathered, arranged and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations in “Education; Opportunities and Challenges” (2018) College of Education, University of Florida
POSTGRADUATE SUPERVISION
POSTGRADUATE SUPERVISION
- Doctor of Philosophy
Geoffrey Ong’alo: Spectral/spatial blending of radio emission in the cluster environment, Technical University of Kenya (2021- ongoing). - Master of Science
Paul Momanyi: Characteristics of geomagnetism during solar cycle 24, Kenyatta University (2023 – ongoing).
PUBLICATIONS
PUBLICATIONS
- Adero Ochieng, Geeta Vichare, Paul Baki, Pierre Cilliers, Pieter Kotze, Chao Xiong, Ashwini Kumar Sinha. Storm-time Mesoscale Field-Aligned Currents and Interplanetary Parameters, Journal of Atmospheric and Solar-Terrestrial Physics 195 (2019) 105131, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jastp.2019.105131.
- Adero Ochieng, Paul Baki, Joseph Olwendo, Pieter Kotze. Storm-time behaviour of meso-scale FieldAligned Currents: Case study with three geomagnetic storm events, J. Astron. Space Sci. 36(3), 133-147 (2019), Korean Space Science Society, https://doi.org/10.5140/JASS.2019.36.3.133.
- Awuor Ochieng Adero, P. Baki, P. Kotze and C. Mito: Features of the nighttime F-region currents over equatorial Africa on August, 2001, International Journal of Fundamental, Vol 4, No 4, pp 101-104, Dec, 2014.
- Awuor Ochieng Adero: Identification of the Night-time F-region currents from CHAMP satellite observations over equatorial Africa, Lambert Academic Publishers, Germany, June, 2013, MSc. dissertation.
FELLOWSHIPS, HONORS AND RESEARCH GRANTS
FELLOWSHIPS, HONORS AND RESEARCH GRANTS
- Aug 2023-Feb 2024: Prestigious C.V. Raman Postdoctoral Fellowship for African Researchers, National Geophysical Research Institute, Hyderabad, India.
- 2020: Development of CubeSat (TUK1 CubeSat), Kenya Space Agency Grants – Ksh 1,000,000.
- Sept 2017- April 2018:Prestigious C.V. Raman Fellowship for African Researchers, Indian Institute of Geomagnetism, India.
- Jan - April 2016: South Africa National Space Agency- Visiting Researcher.
- July 2015: National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation research Grant worth Ksh. 500,000.
- Sept 2009 – Oct 2011:University of Nairobi Chancellor’s Merit Scholarship for Master Studies.
Certifications and Licenses
Certifications and Licenses
- Space Policy Certification, African Space Leadership Institute - (2023).
- Strategic Management and Leadership Certification, Kenya Institute of Management - (2020)
- Data Analytics, Edureka - Ongoing.
Profession Relevant Skills
Profession Relevant Skills
- Excellent and robust verbal and written communication abilities when working with students or colleagues.
- Proficient in working with job duties requiring computers or teaching with technology and using software such as Word, Excel, Blackboard, PowerPoint or PowerSchool SIS.
- Solid understanding of learning theory, curriculum design concepts, assessment principles and the developmental stages of the young mind.
- Patient and easygoing person with strong interpersonal skills, allowing me to be a capable leader in a classroom and someone easy to work with.
- Strong critical and creative thinker, giving me more ideas to help develop innovative and interactive lesson plans that engage students.
CONFERENCES
CONFERENCES
- 19-20 Feb 2022: AIML Workshop on Building AIEnabled Face Mask Detector, Edureka, online
- 12-13 Feb 2022: Data Science Workshop on Analysing PUBG Data, Edureka, online
- 29-30 Jan 2022: AIML in Healthcare, Edureka, online.
- 30-31 Jan 2022: AI & Machine Learning Workshop on Coronavirus Outbreak, Edureka, online.
- 20-25 July 2021: Tutor, Technical University of Kenya (TUK) sentiment analysis HACKATHON.
- 26-30 July 2021: Iberian Space Science Summer School – i4s, online.
- 21-25 Jun 2021: Eastern Africa GNSS and Space Weather Capacity Building Workshop, Advanced School.
- 13-17 May 2019: Eastern Africa Global Navigation Satellite System and Space Weather Workshop, Pwani University, Kenya.
- 17-19 May 2016: Sensitization workshop for teachers and education stakeholders on Earth Science education through UNESCO clubs for curriculum review in Kenya primary schools held at Kenya School of Monetary Studies, Nairobi, Kenya.
- 21-25 Sept 2015: 2015 African Geophysical Society conference held at Kenya Institute of education, Nairobi, Kenya.
- 19-25 July 2015: 2015 Incoherent Scatter Radar Summer School held at Jicamarca Radio Observatory in the city of Lima, Peru.
- 8-12 June 2015: Satellite Communications Training Workshop held at African Advanced Level Telecommunications Institute (AFRALTI) Nairobi, Kenya.
- 21Oct-1Nov 2013: ISWI/SCOPTEC School on Space Science held at Kenya Institute of education, Nairobi, Kenya.
- 18-21 Sept 2012: UN/Austria Symposium on Data Analysis and Image Processing for Space and Sustainable Development-Space Weather, held in Graz, Austria.
- 10-14 Oct 2011: International Reference Ionosphere (IRI) 2011 Conference, Hermanus, South Africa.
- 15-21 Aug 2011: Participated in the ISWI/MAGDAS School on Litho-Space Weather Held at Redeemers' University, Mowe, Nigeria.
- 19-23 July 2010: East, Central and Southern Africa GNSS and Space Weather Workshop, Six-Eighty Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya.
- 29-31 April 2010: Workshop on Application of High Level Computing in Scientific Research, Hermanus Magnetic Observatory, South Africa
- 15-16 May 2008: Young Scientist and Vision 2030, U.N Headquarters, Nairobi, Kenya.
- 25-26 Nov 2005: Harnessing Science, Technology and Research in Africa, Chiromo Campus, University of Nairobi
Affiliations
Affiliations
- 2023-Present: Kenya National Academy of Sciences.
- 2020-Present: Africa Astronomical Society.
- 2017-Present: Kenyan National Fire Brigades Association
- 2015-Present: Africa Geophysical Society.
- 2014-Present: Physics Society of Kenya.
- 2012-Present: East Africa Astronomical Society.
- 2012-Present: International Space Weather Initiative.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
- Space Weather Readiness
Kenya Space Agency Capacity Assessment Workshop. 2022, Nairobi, Kenya. - Leveraging Space Capabilities for National Development
Kenya Space Agency Space Expo and Conference, June 2022, Nairobi, Kenya.
PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE
PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE
- July 2022 – Present: Resource Person, Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA).
- 2021-Present: Board Member, St. Luke Wambarra Secondary School.
- 2019 - Present: Chairperson, Alara Village Development Group.
- 2019 - Present: Thermodynamics, Photometry, Optics and Photonics Technical committee, Kenya Bureau of Standards
- 2015: Evaluator, Tullow Group Scholarship Scheme, British Council.
- 2014 - Present: Physics and Mathematics campaigner amongst young minds, targeting high school students.
REFEREES
REFEREES
Prof. Paul Baki, PhD, FKNAS - Technical University of Kenya
Professor of Physics
paulbaki@gmail.com
+254-713784534
Dr. Joseph Olwend Ouko - Pwani University, Kenya
Senior Lecturer of Physics
castrajoseph@yahoo.com
+254 701965560
Mr. George Ochieng - Technical University of Kenya
Lecturer of Physics
georgeochieng08@gmail.com
+254-711581017
Timeline
Lecturer of Physics
Technical University Of Kenya
2020.10 - Current (3 years & 11 months)
Tutorial Fellow
Technical University Of Kenya
2014.10 - 2020.09 (5 years & 11 months)
Mathematics and Physics Tutor
Bishop Okoth Girls'School
2008.10 - 2009.09 (11 months)
Undergraduate Student Research Assistant
University Of Nairobi
2007.07 - 2007.10 (3 months)
National Geophysical Research Institute
from Post Doctoral Research- Geomagnetism
Technical University of Kenya
Ph.D. from Space Physics
University of Nairobi
Master of Science from Space Physics
University of Nairobi
Bachelor of Science from Physics And Double Mathematics
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