Profile - MS. ZIPPORAH CHELAGAT MAIYO

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Designation: ASSISTANT LECTURER
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Job Category: Teaching
Phone Number: +254722805995
Alternative Phone No.: +254775912566
Division / Faculty: Faculty of Science
Directorate / Dept: DEPT. OF BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIO
Section: Biochemistry
Address: 19241-20100 NAKURU

SUMMARY

: Ms. Maiyo is a Biochemist based at the department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology of Egerton University. She is equipped with profound understanding of scientific principles and techniques used in this field of life science. She is a charismatic and dependable teacher with over ten years of experience delivering assistance and instruction to different levels of undergraduate learners. She is also committed to providing students with necessary tools to achieve academic goals, instilling love of learning and cooperative teamwork. Ms. Maiyo has contributed to curriculum development and to the research / knowledge transfer profile of the University, through high quality research, publication and/or professional practice.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

2015 to Date: PhD. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology - Egerton University. Thesis: “ Evaluation of antifungal activity of medicinal plant extracts against soil borne Aspergillus species”
2005-2008: MSc. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology - Egerton University. Thesis: “Chemical composition and antimicrobial activity of Corriandrum sativum and Amaranthus species”
2000-2005: BSc. Biochemistry/chemistry - Egerton University. Graduated with 2^nd Class Honours (Upper Division)

FIELDS OF SPECIALIZATION

WORK EXPERIENCE

Oct 2009 to date: Full time assistant lecturer, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Egerton University.
Nov 2008- to Oct 2009: Part time assistant lecturer, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Egerton University.
May 2007-2008: Part-time teaching assistant at the department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology-Egerton University
Sept 2006-July 2008: Graduate Research assistant-Biotechnology Laboratory- Egerton University.

RESEARCH INTERESTS

: Involvement in problem-solving research; working in holistic approach towards addressing the interlinked problems affecting humanity and serving humanity. Currently working on Mycotoxins

LIST OF PUBLICATIONS

Journal Publications

Matasyoh, J. C., Maiyo, Z. C., Ngure, R. M., & Chepkorir, R. (2009). Chemical composition and antimicrobial activity of the essential oil of Coriandrum sativum. Food Chemistry, 113(2), 526-529
Maiyo, Z. C., Ngure, R. M., Matasyoh, J. C., & Chepkorir, R. (2010). Phytochemical constituents and antimicrobial activity of leaf extracts of three Amaranthus plant species. African Journal of Biotechnology, 9(21), 3178-3182.
Mavura, H., Ngure, R., Maiyo, Z., & Murilla, G. Tissue Enzymes as Markers of Cardiac Damage during Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense Infection of Sheep. Corpus ID: 53392206

Manuscripts

Maiyo Z.C, Matasyoh J, Toroitich, F J and Obonyo, A.M^.Dissimilitude in Morphology and Aflatoxigenicity using dichlorvos ammonia (DV-AM) method of Soil-borne Aspergillus spp. Isolated From in Eastern Kenya.
Maiyo Z.C, Toroitich, F J Obonyo, A.M, Njeru S and^.Indieka A. Quantitative medicinal ethnobotany of Mosop in Nandi county Kenya

TEACHING AREAS

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REFEREES

Dr. Meshack Obonyo

Deputy Director Quality Assuarance

Egerton University

P.o. Box. 536-20115 Egerton

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Dr. Elijah K. Lelmen,

Chairman- Department Of Biochemistry And Molecular Biology

Egerton University

P.o. Box. 536-20115 -egerton

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Prof. Josphat C. Matasyoh

Chairman-department Of Chemistry

Egerton University

P.o. Box. 536-20115 -egerton

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