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Nehemiah Koech Kipkirui

Nehemiah Koech Kipkirui

Nuclear Scientist

Summary

An all-around performer, hard-working and focused physicist possessing many transferable skills useful in various fields and whose main interest is to work or research in nuclear physics field. I am is sincere, diligent, dedicated, easily raises to new environments, always eager to learn, and do my best to accomplish the set tasks. I have a very good education background, and capable of working independently. I've got a proactive attitude and a strong work ethic, willing and able to contribute to day-to-day operations. Having been teaching thus far, I have gained extensive training and variety of skills in problem-solving, communication, experimentation, research, and report writing.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Teaching and Research Assistant

Egerton University
10.2018 - Current
  • Assisted faculty members with development and implementation of new course curriculum so as to stay relevant to the best practices and emerging trends in education and also in administrative tasks such as grading assignments, proctoring exams, and maintaining attendance records.
  • Advised and mentored students on academics and career paths and opportunities.
  • Assessed student progress through formative and summative assessments as well as supervised their research projects.

Teaching Associate

Mount Kenya University
12.2018 - Current
  • Helped students develop diligent study habits and strategies to achieve successful outcomes.
  • Assessed student progress regularly through formative and summative assessments, providing timely feedback for improvement.
  • Built and maintained professional relationships with students and faculty members.

Teaching Fellow

Taita-Mauche Secondary School (BOM Teacher)
05.2010 - 10.2011
  • Built strong rapport with students and parents through regular communication, fostering a supportive educational network for students.
  • students' academic advisement and mentorship on navigating academic and professional goals with support and guidance.
  • Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.

Education

Ph.D. - Physics

Egerton University
Egerton, Nakuru, Kenya
05.2018 -

Master of Science - Nuclear Science

University of Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya
05.2011 - 2017.05

Bachelor of Science - Science (Physics Major, Math Minor)

Moi University
Eldoret, Kenya
05.2006 - 2010.05

Kenya Certificate of Secondary School -

Njoro Boys' High School
Njoro, Kenya
04.2001 - 2004.04

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education {KCPE} -

Lare Primary School
Njoro, Kenya
01.1992 - 2000.04

Skills

  • Quantitative and qualitative Research-Able to carrying out multifaceted experimental research while maintaining workplace practices and write a report
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    Affiliations

    Member of Kenyan Young Generation in Nuclear (KYGN).

    Research

    • Did a mandatory undergraduate research project titled “Characterizing He-Ne Laser Beam; m2 Parameter.”
    • Did Master's research thesis titled 'Analysis of Heavy Metals, Minerals and Radionuclides in Heavy Sands from Tiva and Mwita Syano Rivers, Kitui County'.
    • Working on Ph. D. research titles 'Investigation of low linear energy transfer radiation in dietary items and environmental samples using gamma-ray spectrometry in Nakuru City, Kenya'.

    Personal Information

    • ID Number: 24776314
    • Date of Birth: 12/27/1986
    • Gender: Male
    • Nationality: Kenyan
    • Marital Status: Married

    Scholarship Awards

    Awarded a scholarship to pursue a Master of Science in Nuclear science by the Kenya Nuclear Electricity Board under the Ministry of energy and petroleum (Kenya).

    Research Interests

    • Nuclear science and technology applications.
    • Medical Physics
    • Academia in physics

    References

    • Dr. Tabitha A. Amollo, Lecturer, Egerton University, P.O. Box 536-20115, Egerton, Kenya, +254 722707915, tamollo@egerton.ac.ke
    • Prof. Lavi M. Muia, Senior lecturer, Technical University of Kenya, P.O Box 118-20115, Egerton, Kenya, +254722478364, 2013lavimuia@gmail.com
    • Mr. Kilel Kennedy, Senior Technologist, Kenyatta University, P.O Box 43844-00100, Nairobi, Kenya, +254729712294, kilelken@gmail.com

    Phone No

    0725137666

    Timeline

    Teaching Associate

    Mount Kenya University
    12.2018 - Current

    Teaching and Research Assistant

    Egerton University
    10.2018 - Current

    Ph.D. - Physics

    Egerton University
    05.2018 -

    Master of Science - Nuclear Science

    University of Nairobi
    05.2011 - 2017.05

    Teaching Fellow

    Taita-Mauche Secondary School (BOM Teacher)
    05.2010 - 10.2011

    Bachelor of Science - Science (Physics Major, Math Minor)

    Moi University
    05.2006 - 2010.05

    Kenya Certificate of Secondary School -

    Njoro Boys' High School
    04.2001 - 2004.04

    Kenya Certificate of Primary Education {KCPE} -

    Lare Primary School
    01.1992 - 2000.04
    Nehemiah Koech KipkiruiNuclear Scientist