Steeven Belvinos Affognon
Nairobi
Summary
Research professional with a strong foundation in mathematical modeling, data analysis, and innovation systems research. Experienced in both qualitative and quantitative methods, with a focus on producing measurable, policy-relevant outcomes. Skilled in interdisciplinary collaboration and highly adaptable to dynamic project environments. Proven ability to design analytical tools and dashboards that support evidence-based decision-making in health, biotechnology, and sustainable development contexts.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Research officer
International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe)
07.2025 - Current
- Designing and implementing advanced models to evaluate innovation systems in biotechnology and sustainable agriculture across East Africa.
- Developed a novel Innovation System Index to assess systemic interactions among governance, finance, and human capital in the biopesticide sector, integrated into an interactive policy dashboard.
- Leading GIS and AI-driven data visualization platforms to support cross-sectoral decision-making within a One Health framework, including tracking the impact of symbiont-based vector interventions for malaria control.
- Synthesizing 20 years of BioInnovate Africa data into a comprehensive review report to support policy direction and strategic planning.
- Bridging advanced quantitative tools (Python, AI, ArcGIS) with stakeholder analysis and policy evaluation frameworks.
- Tools & Methods: Python, agent-based modeling, AI tools, ArcGIS, policy systems modeling, stakeholder mapping, innovation index design, data visualization.
Math teacher (French)
LYCEE FRANCAIS DENIS DIDEROT
03.2025 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards to enhance student understanding of mathematical concepts.
- Facilitated classroom discussions that encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving among students.
- Implemented diverse teaching strategies to accommodate various learning styles and abilities in the classroom.
- Assessed student performance through regular evaluations, providing constructive feedback to support improvement.
Research Fellow
International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe)
09.2021 - 12.2025
- Conducted post-graduate research on the stochastic modeling of malaria control strategies, focusing on symbiont vector release as a novel intervention.
- Developed cutting-edge methods using Malliavin calculus, Hörmander conditions, Stein–Malliavin techniques, and Hamilton–Jacobi–Bellman (HJB) equations to model the behavior and control of stochastic systems in vector dynamics.
- Built agent-based models to simulate intervention strategies and assess long-term control efficacy under uncertainty.
- Research directly informed the design of icipe’s integrated One Health policy platforms.
- Publication:
“Optimal control in stochastic systems using Hamilton–Jacobi–Bellman frameworks for vector-borne disease modeling,” Nov 2024.
Part-time Lecturer, Stochastic Processes I and II
MultiMedia University of Kenya
01.2021 - 01.2023
Part-time Lecturer, Computational Finance, Queuing Theory, Statistics and Probability Theory
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
01.2021 - 01.2022
Part-time Lecturer, Operations Research
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
01.2020 - 01.2021
Education
Ph.D. - Applied Mathematics
University of Nairobi
Nairobi (Kenya)09-2025
MSc. - Mathematics (Financial Option)
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture And Technology
Nairobi (Kenya)11-2019
BSc. - Mathematics
Cadi Ayyad University
Marrakech (Morocco)06-2014
Degree of Professional University Studies (DEUP) - Mathematics
Cadi Ayyad University
Marrakech (Morocco)06-2013
General Academic Studies Degree (DEUG) - Applied Mathematics
Ibn Zhor University
Agadir (Morocco)06-2012
Skills
- A) Programming Languages
- Python, R, and C programming
- B) Software and Tools
- Latex, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- QGIS, ArcGIS, Maple
- C) Languages
- French, English
- D) Modeling and Analytical Skills
- Mathematical and Statistical Modeling
- Machine Learning and Data Analysis
- Spatial and Temporal Modeling
- Agent-Based Modeling
- Qualitative research
- Policy analysis
- Data collection
- Research design
Accomplishments
- Designed and implemented a data-driven dashboard to assess the impact of Symbiont Vector strategies on malaria control, supporting field deployment and vector prevalence analysis.
- Developed an Innovation Index Dashboard for policy makers to evaluate national performance across discovery, invention, and innovation domains.
- Contributed to the integration of advanced mathematical models into One Health policy frameworks at icipe, enhancing cross-sectoral strategy and stakeholder engagement.
References
Prof. Shirley Abelman
School of Computer Science and Applied Mathematics,
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, Private Bag 3, Wits 2050, South Africa
Email: Shirley.Abelman@wits.ac.za
Prof. Philip Ngare
Department of Mathematics,
University of Nairobi, P.O. Box 30197-00100, Nairobi, Kenya
Email: pngare@uonbi.ac.ke
Prof. Babacar Mbaye Ndiaye
Laboratory of Mathematics of Decision and Numerical Analysis,
Cheikh Anta Diop University, Dakar, Senegal
Email: babacarm.ndiaye@ucad.edu.sn
Dr.Julius Ecuru
International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology,
P.O. Box 30772-00100, Nairobi, Kenya
Email: jecuru@icipe.org
Dr. Daisy Salifu
International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology,
P.O. Box 30772-00100, Nairobi, Kenya
Email: dsalifu@icipe.org
Dr. Jeremy Herren
International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology,
P.O. Box 30772-00100, Nairobi, Kenya
Email: jherren@icipe.org
Awards
2023 Best Presentation at the ICMS and MAC-MIGS Modelling Camp 2023 in Edinburgh, UK.,
2021 PhD. Scholarship, DRIP, International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe).,
2017 MSc. Scholarship, African Union Commission.,
2009 BSc. Scholarship, Moroccan Agency of International Cooperation (AMCI).
Publications and Conferences
- Chidzalo, P., Ngare, P. O., Mung’atu, J. K., Naryongo, R., & Steeven Belvinos, A. (2025). Mean-splitting partial differential equations: A solution approach for the Cox–Ingersoll–Ross stochastic process with applications to data forecast. Research in Mathematics, 12(1), 2521901. DOI : https://doi.org/10.1080/27684830.2025.2521901
- Steeven Belvinos, A., Henri, T., Philip, N., Bernard, K., Shirley, A., & Jeremy, H.(2024). Optimizing Microbe-Infected Mosquito Release: A Stochastic Model for Malaria Prevention." Frontiers in Applied Mathematics and Statistics 10: 1465153. DOI : https://doi.org/10.3389/fams.2024.1465153
- Mary, A. Exavery, E., Aplha, K., Faithful, O., Alpha, K., Steeven Belvinos, A., Faithful, O. (2024). A Mathematical Model for Prevention of HIV/AIDS in the Presence of Undetectable Equals Untransmittable Viral Load. International Journal of Mathematics Sciences and Optimization. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10936948
- Amadou, D., Steeven Belvinos, A., Babacar, N., & Philip, N. (2022). Stochastic optimal control and Simulation with application to cashew nut sector in Senegal. Results in Applied Mathematics. 14, 100272. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rinam.2022.100272
- Steeven Belvinos, A., Philip, N., & Guy, D. (2019). Optimal control governed by stochastic elliptic equations with regular states. Applied Mathematical Sciences, 13(15), 733–741. DOI: https://doi.org/10.12988/ams.2019.9690
- Faithful, O., Alpha, K., Steeven Belvinos, A., Exavery, E., & Mary, A. (2019). Application of extreme value theory in predicting climate change induced extreme rainfall in Kenya. International Journal of Statistics and Probability, 8(4), 85–94. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5539/ijsp.v8n4p85
Conferences
- Steeven Belvinos, A., alongside a modeling team, addresses the Grassfire Problem in the UK under the supervision of Ann Smith (University of Huddersfield), presenting their findings in an oral session at the ICMS and MAC-MIGS Modelling Camp 2023 in Edinburgh, UK, April 2023
- Steeven Belvinos, A., Henri, T., Philip, N., Benard, K., Victor, J., Shirley, A. & Jeremy, H. (2023). Stochastic Modelling of Anopheles Mosquitos in Presence of Microsporidia MB. Poster session presented at Application of Novel Transgenic Technology & Inherited Symbionts to Vector Control (ANTIVEC), Kilifi, Kenya.
- Steeven Belvinos, A., Philip, N., & Guy, D. (2020). Optimal Control Governed by Stochastic Heat Equations with Its Applications to Insurance. Poster session presented at 3rd Edition of the Stochastic and Applications, Research and Training (START) workshop, African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS), Accra, Ghana.
- Wastalas, D., Steeven Belvinos, A., & John, O. (2019). Optimization Problems via Hermite Polynomials with Gaussian White Noise Space (oral presentation), 2nd Strathmore University Research and Innovation Symposium, Nairobi Kenya, November 2019.
Leadership Experience
President, icipe Scholars Association
International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe), Nairobi
2023 – 2024
- Led the association representing postgraduate scholars across icipe programs, advocating for academic, research, and professional development needs.
- Organized seminars, workshops, and networking events to foster collaboration and skill-building among early-career researchers.
Vice Chair – Music Ministry, PCEA St. Andrew’s Parish, Nairobi
2022 – Present
- Provided organizational leadership for the church’s music ministry, coordinating teams and overseeing program planning.
- Managed logistics and execution of musical performances and community events, contributing to cultural engagement and team collaboration.
Professional Activities
- Reviewer, Scientific African, Elsevier, 2022-2025.
- Designing and planning research projects.
- Collaborating with other researchers and experts.
Music, sport, Yoga
Guitar, Piano, Violin,
Jogging, Martial Art,
Meditation.
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Affiliations
- University of Nairobi
- International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe)
- Lycée Français Denis DIDEROT
Interests
Stochastic analysis, asymptotic methods, and optimal control in population and disease modeling
Innovation system dynamics, agent-based modeling, and complex systems
Mathematical modeling of biological and ecological systems under uncertainty
Integration of advanced mathematical tools (eg, Malliavin calculus, HJB equations) in real-world interventions
Interdisciplinary teaching and supervision at the interface of mathematics, health, and policy
Development of analytical tools and indices for evaluating innovation systems
Strategic modeling for One Health interventions and cross-sectoral collaboratio
Bridging theoretical mathematics with policy analytics through data visualization and AI-driven platforms
Innovation governance, knowledge translation, and R&D impact evaluation
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Research officer
International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe)
07.2025 - Current
Math teacher (French)
LYCEE FRANCAIS DENIS DIDEROT
03.2025 - Current
Research Fellow
International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe)
09.2021 - 12.2025
Part-time Lecturer, Stochastic Processes I and II
MultiMedia University of Kenya
01.2021 - 01.2023
Part-time Lecturer, Computational Finance, Queuing Theory, Statistics and Probability Theory
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
01.2021 - 01.2022
Part-time Lecturer, Operations Research
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
01.2020 - 01.2021
Ph.D. - Applied Mathematics
University of Nairobi
MSc. - Mathematics (Financial Option)
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture And Technology
BSc. - Mathematics
Cadi Ayyad University
Degree of Professional University Studies (DEUP) - Mathematics
Cadi Ayyad University
General Academic Studies Degree (DEUG) - Applied Mathematics
Ibn Zhor University
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