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DR TABITHA AMOLLO

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LECTURER
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Teaching
Division / Faculty
Faculty of Science
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DEPT. OF PHYSICS
Section
Academic
Address
P.O Box 536
SUMMARY

Dr. Tabitha A. Amollo is currently a lecturer in the physics department of Egerton University, Kenya.  She holds a Ph.D. in Physics (solid state physics and materials sciences) from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, an MSc degree in physics (solid state physics) from Egerton University  and a BED (maths/physics) from Egerton University.  Her research interests focus on developing cutting-edge nanomaterials for energy conversion devices including graphene nanomaterials.  She has a number of articles to her name in reputed journals

ORCID
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8944-2416
Researchgate
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Amollo-A
Google Scholar
https://scholar.google.com/scholar?hl=en&as_sdt=0%2C5&q=Tabitha+Amollo&oq=tab
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD.) in physics, specializing in solid state physics and materials sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (2018).
  • Master of Science in Physics, specializing in solid state physics, Egerton University, Kenya (2013)
  • Bachelor of Education Science, (physics and mathematics)  Egerton University (2009)
  • Kenya Secondary School Education (2003)
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD.) in physics, specializing in solid state physics and materials sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (2018).
  • Master of Science in Physics, specializing in solid state physics, Egerton University, Kenya (2013)
  • Bachelor of Education Science, (physics and mathematics)  Egerton University (2009)

 

WORK EXPERIENCE
  • July 2020 to date: Ag Chairperson, Physics Department, Egerton University, Kenya
  • Sept 2019 to date: Undergraduate program coordinator
  • June 2019 to date: Lecturer, Physics Department, Egerton University, Kenya. Teaching of both  undergraduate and postgraduate physics courses. 
  • Oct 2014 to June 2019: Assistant Lecturer, Physics Department, Egerton University, Kenya
  • Feb 2016 to April 2018: Physics Tutor and Practical Demonstrator, University of KwaZulu-Natal, School of Chemistry and Physics
  • Sept 2012- Sept 2014: Part time Lecturer, Physics Department, Kisii University, Kenya
  • Oct 2012- Oct 2014: Head of Science department, Kobura Girls Sec. School, Kenya
KEY PROJECTS
  • Graphene-based nanomaterials for solar energy conversion application
RESEARCH INTERESTS
  • Nanotechnology and nanomaterials
  • Material characterization
  • Photovoltaic technologies
  • Thermoelectricity
LIST OF PUBLICATIONS
  1. Amollo T. A and Nyamori V.O, (2020) Graphene-based materials for energy conversion applications.  In Nanoscience, RSC, UK, Volume 6, pp 150-173 doi:10.1039/9781788017053-00150
  2. Amollo T.A, Mola G.T and Nyamori V.O, (2020), Improved short-circuit current density in bulk heterojunction solar cells with reduced graphene oxide-germanium dioxide nanocomposite in the photoactive layer. Materials Chemistry and Physics, 254, 123448 doi:10.1016/j.matchemphys.2020.123448
  3. Amollo T.A, Mola G.T and Nyamori V.O, (2020), Organic solar cells: Materials and prospects of graphene for active and interfacial layers. Critical Reviews in Solid State and Materials Sciences,45, 4, 261-288. org/10.1080/10408436.2019.1632791
  4. Amollo T.A, Mola G.T and Nyamori V.O, (2018), High-performance organic solar cells utilizing graphene oxide in the active and hole transport layers. Solar Energy 171 83-91. doi:10.1016/j.solener.2018.06.068
  5. Amollo T.A, Mola G.T and Nyamori V.O, (2018), Germanium quantum dot/nitrogen-doped graphene nanocomposite for high-performance bulk heterojunction solar cells. RSC Advances, 8, 21841-21849. doi:1039/C8RA04223C
  6. Amollo T.A, Mola G.T and Nyamori V.O, (2018), Polymer solar cells with reduced graphene oxide-germanium quantum dots nanocomposite in the hole transport layer. Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, 29, 7820-7831. doi:10.1007/s10854-018-8781-1
  7. Amollo T.A, Mola G.T Kirui M.S.K and Nyamori V.O, (2018) Graphene for thermoelectric applications: Prospects and challenges. Critical Reviews in Solid State and Materials Sciences, 43, 133-157. doi:10.1080/10408436.2017.1300871
  8. Amollo T.A, Mola G.T and Nyamori V.O, (2017), Reduced graphene oxide-germanium quantum dot nanocomposite: Electronic, optical and magnetic properties. Nanotechnology, 28, 495703. doi:10.1088/1361-6528/aa9299
  9. Amollo T.A, Kirui M.S.K, Golicha H.S.A, Kemei K and Nyakan P.O (2013), Heat dissipation in a computer. Journal of Energy Technologies and Policies,3,43-49.
  10. Amollo T.A, Kirui M.S.K, Golicha H.S.A, Kemei S.K and Omwoyo J.O (2013), Thermoelectric power Generated from Computer Waste Heat. Journal of Energy Technologies and Policies,3, 50-55.
  11. Kemei S.K, Kirui M.S.K, Ndiritu F.G, Ngumbu R.G, Odhiambo P.M and Amollo T.A, (2012) Determination of optical band gap and heat dissipation of Ga1-xMnxAs with light in UV-Vis-IR region using OSA SPECTRO 320. Advances in Physics Theories and Applications, 8, 13-24.
  12. Kemei S.K, Kirui M.S.K, Ndiritu F.G, Odhiambo P.M, Ngumbu R.G and Amollo T.A, (2012) Determination of Hall effect parameters of gallium arsenide and gallium manganese arsenide by Van De Pauw geometry. Advances in Physics Theories and Applications, 8, 1-12.
CONFERENCES & INVITED PRESENTATIONS

  1. Poster presentation:  Polymer solar cells with graphene and germanium quantum dots-based nanomaterials in the photoactive layer, at the 13th Biennial Egerton University International Conference held at Egerton, Kenya (Nov 2020)

  2. Oral presentation: Polymer solar cells with reduced graphene oxide-germanium quantum dot nanocomposites in the hole transport layer, at the 23rd International Conference on Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology held in London, UK (March 2018)
  3. Oral presentation: Polymer solar cells with reduced graphene oxide-germanium quantum dot nanocomposites in the hole transport layer, at the University of KwaZulu-Natal college of Agriculture, Engineering and Science Postgraduate Research day held at UKZN Westville campus, South Africa (October 2017)
  4. Oral presentation: Quantum confinement in reduced graphene oxide-germanium quantum dot nanocomposites, at the University of KwaZulu-Natal Nanotechnology Platform workshop held at UKZN Westville campus, South Africa (November 2017)
  5. Flash talk and poster presentation: Quantum confinement in reduced graphene oxide-germanium quantum dot nanocomposite, at SACI Inorganic Chemistry Conference held in Cape Town, South Africa (June 2017)Poster presentation: Synthesis and structural properties of reduced graphene oxide-germanium nanocomposite, at the University of KwaZulu-Natal Nanotechnology Platform workshop held at UKZN Westville campus, South Africa (October 2016)
HONORS, PRIZE AND AWARDS

RESEARCH GRANTS

USD 11,200 awarded by TWAS (the World Academy of Sciences) in July 2020

AWARDS

  • South African Chemical Institute (SACI) post–graduate award for 2019
  • First prize in oral presentation category at the UKZN 2017 College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science Postgraduate Research Day, South Africa
  • Best-performed female student in Suba district in the 2003 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), Kenya
  • Best-performed candidate in Lambwe Sec. School in the 2003 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), Kenya
TEACHING AREAS
  • Material Science
  • Statistical Mechanics
  • Quantum Mechanics
  • Electronics
  • Optics
POSTGRADUATE SUPERVISION
MASTERS LEVEL :

Ongoing

  • 3 MSc students
PhD. LEVEL :

Ongoing

  • 3 PhD students
OTHER SOCIETIES
  • International Solar Energy Society (ISES)
  • American Physical Society (APS)
  • South African Chemical Society (SACI)
  • Global Women's Network for the Energy Transition (GWNET)
REFEREES

Prof Vincent O. Nyamori,

University of Kwazulu-Natal, Westville Campus, School of Chemistry and Physics

Private Bag X54001, Durban 4000, South Africa

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Dr Moses N Gichuki

Egerton University

Faculty of Science

P.O Box 536, Egerton 20115, Kenya.

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