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CURRICULUM VITAE

PROF LYDIA WANJIRU NJENGA (PhD)

SUMMARY

Prof Lydia W, Njenga is a holder of a Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry and Associate Professor of Chemistry in Department of Chemistry; University of Nairobi having risen through academic ranks since 1983 when she first joined the Department as a Tutorial Fellow. she has eight (9) years s hands on experience at senior management level at the University of Nairobi. she has provided leadership as Director, Graduate School for three (3) years. Director for Board of Postgraduate studies for two (2) years, and Dean School of Physical science for four (4) years. Lydia has been a strong advocate of developing a strong graduate culture where quality and

time duration is maintained. She has also served in several University, College and

Faculty/School committees and was the chairperson of College of Biological and physical

sciences Health and safety committee among other responsibilities. She has been an external

examiner in several local and international Universities, supervised fifteen postgraduate’s

students, four (4) PhD and eleven (11) Masters, and Undergraduate to completion. She has

number of collaborators and have received several grants. The following are her research

areas; fluoride analysis in water, foods, plants and soils and Coordination/Organometallic

chemistry: Synthesis of macro cycles, catalytic molecules, chemotherapeutic drugs and chemo

sensors and their applications. She has attended more than 40 local and international

conferences and workshops and presented more than 30 papers and six reports. She is widely

published, with 18 articles in refereed Journals and have authored two Open and Distance

Learning Modules entitled, “Coordination Chemistry” and “Transition Elements (d and f block

elements) and Organometallic Chemistry”. Lydia was responsible for organizing several

conferences and is a member of various bodies: Kenya Chemical Society, African Women in

Science and Engineers, Women in Chemistry, Kenya DAAD Association and East and Southern

Africa Environmental Chemistry. She engages in several community service initiatives

especially mentoring young female student from high school to university.

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DETAILED CURRICULUM VITAE

NAME: Lydia Wanjiru Njenga

Place of Birth: Muranga County, Kenya

Address: Graduate School,

University of Nairobi,

P.O Box 30197-00100 Nairobi, Kenya

E-Mail: lnjenga@uonbi.ac.ke or njengalydia60@gmail.com

Mobile: +254-722-768245

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

1990 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Chemistry, University of Nairobi

1982 Master of Science (MSc) in Chemistry, University of Nairobi

1979 Bachelor of Science (BSc) Chemistry Major, First Class Honors, University of Nairobi

1975 Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education, Alliance Girls High School

1973 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education. Ngandu Girls

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT

February 2017 to date: Director, Graduate School, University of Nairobi

January 2015 - February 2017: Director, Board of Postgraduate Studies, University of Nairobi

January 2011 - January 2015: Dean School of physical Sciences, University of Nairobi

2006 to date: Associate professor of chemistry, University of Nairobi

1994 to August 2006 Senior Lecturer, Department of Chemistry, University of Nairobi

1987 to 1993: Lecturer, Department of Chemistry, University of Nairobi

1983 to 1987: Tutorial Fellow, Department of Chemistry, University of Nairobi

1982 to 1983: Demonstrator, Department of Chemistry, University of Nairobi

July –September 1979: Research Chemist, Ministry of Natural Resources (Mines and Geology)

January–September 1976: Teacher (Mathematic and Chemistry, Gatanga Girls secondary

School

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE

1. 2nd February 2017 to date: Director: Graduate School, University of Nairobi

2. January 2015- January 2017: Director: Board of Postgraduate studies, University of Nairobi

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3. 16th November 2012 to 2nd January 2015: Dean, School of Physical Sciences, University of

Nairobi,

4. Diverse dates in 2014: Acting Principal (CBPS):

5. 3rd January 2011 to 15th November 2012: Ag. Dean, School of Physical Science, University of

Nairobi,

6. 2000-2011 Thematic Head: Inorganic/Analytical/Environmental Chemistry section

7. Sept2006 - Oct 2006: Acting Chairman, Department of Chemistry

OTHER (PRESENT & PAST) UNIVERSITY RESPONSIBILITES

1. Member, University Executive Board (UEB), 2017 to date

2. Member, University Senate, 2010 to date

3. Member of Graduate School Board 2017 to date

4. Member and chairman of BPS Board 2015-2016

5. Member of the university statutes review committee 2019 -2020

6. Member CBPS Management Board (CMB) 2011-2014

7. Member CBPS Academic Board (CAB) 2011-2014

8. Committee Member: Board of Postgraduate Studies Tracking System 2015

9. Committee Member: University Online Application and admission System 2015-2016

10. Member and chair of SPS academic and management Board 2011-2014

11. Member of CBP corruption committee 2011-2014

12. Member of the CBPS Procurement committee 2011-2014

13. Member and chair of SPS corruption committee 2011-2014

14. Chairman, Graduate School Corruption Prevention Committee 2017-to date

15. Chairman, BPS Corruption Prevention Committee 2015-2016

16. Chairperson of CBPS Health and Safety Committee, 2005 –2012

17. Vice chairperson of the committee for the preparation of the Physical Science National laboratory strategic plan organized by NACOSTI representing University of Nairobi, 2014-2015

18. Chairperson of Department of Chemistry Curriculum development committee, 2006-2010

19. Senate Member: Representing School of Physical Science 2010 -2011

20. Member of University Committee on the development of Alcohol and Drug Policy, 2010

21. Member of University Committee for Review of Fee and Recognition Mechanism Committee, 2012

22. Member of University Committee for the review Research Policy 2012

23. Member of University Committee for Review, Intellectual property rights Policy 2012

24. Member of University Committee Review and development of Open and Access Policy, 2012

25. Committee Member and Team Leader: Assessment of Teaching Facilities for Embu University College, 2012

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26. Member of University Committee for the review of SONU Constitution,2013 –2014

27. Member of SONU Independent panel, 2014-2016

28. Member of University Technical Team committee for establishment of African Women Study Centre (UON), 2010-2012

29. Chairperson of Chemical/ industrial consultancy unit, 2006-2010

30. Chairperson of Departmental staff welfare committee 1990 -2010

31. Departmental Representative in Faculty of science Student Welfare Committee, 1990-2001.

32. Departmental Representative in the College Show Organizing Committee 1990-2001

33. Student’s Warden (Chiromo Halls) 1989-1991.

AWARDS

1. Gandhi Smarak, Best Final year student in the Faculty of Science, University of Nairobi

(1979)

2. Montedison Prize, Best Final Year Student in the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of

Science, University of Nairobi (1979)

3. Kenya Shell Best Final Year Student in the Faculty of Science, University of Nairobi

(1979)

4. Royal Chemical Society: Best Final Year Female student in the Department of

Chemistry, University of Nairobi (1979)

5. DAAD Scholarship: Master of Science (MSc) in Chemistry at the University of Nairobi.

6. International science programme Seminars Scholarship (ISP): PhD in Uppsala

University (Sandwich program)

ACADEMIC FELLOWSHIPS

I was awarded a one-year fellowship programme to University Uppsala in 1986 and one (1)

week visit to University of Lund and University of Goteborg, Sweden in 2015 by International

Science programme

RESEARCH GRANTS AWARDED

1. 2018-2020: A grant awarded to Inorganic Chemistry research group (KEN 01) by

International Science Program (ISP) (SEK 1,650,000) Principal Investigator

2. 2017 Award from CARTA worth USD 10,200 for PhD supervision training for

Supervisors and their students

3. 2015-2017 A grant awarded to Inorganic Chemistry research group (KEN: 01) by

International Science program (ISP) (SEK 1,650,000) Principal Investigator

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4. 2011-2014 A grant awarded to Inorganic Chemistry research group (KEN: 01) by

International Science program (ISP): 2011 (138,000SEK), 2012 - 2014 (1,450.000 SEK)

Deputy Principal Investigator

5. 1994 Research grant by international Foundation for Science support of part 2 of

project entitled “Analysis of Fluoride in Foods and Plants” (31,200SEK) PI

6. 1986 Research grant by International Foundation for Science (44,730SEK) Principal

Investigator

7. 1985 Research Grant (Ksh 250,000) by Dean’s committee in support of my PhD project

GRANT ACHIEVEMENTS

1. Purchase of instruments: FT – 1R spectroscopy, UV/vis spectroscopy, 2 GC – MS,

Luminescence and other instruments

2. Purchase of glove box

3. Purchase of Chemicals

4. Schlenk line and its accessories

5. Pumps

6. Fume hoods

7. The grant is supporting three (3) PhD students. two (2) PhD students in Sweden, one (1)

PhD and 2 MSC in UWC South Africa and some master’s student locally

8. Organized National Inorganic Chemistry workshop held at Chiromo Campus in May

2016 held at SPS Boardroom at Chiromo with an attended by over 60 people

9. Organized International Inorganic Chemistry conference in 2018 at Best Western plus

(meridian) and attended by 70 participants.

CONSULTANCY

1. 2012 Trained Kenya wildlife staff on Occupation Health and safety (Ksh 4.8M), First Aid (KSh.2,661,540)

NETWORKING AND COLLABORATION

1. University of Lund, and University of Goteborg, Sweden. Collaborator: Prof Ola Wendt

supervising with him two (2) PhD students from UON whom we have given a sandwich

programme from the grant

2. University of Western Cape South Africa. Collaborator: Prof Martin Onani, supervising

with him one (1) PhD and two (2) MSc students from UON whom I have given a

sandwich programme from the grant

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3. University of York. Collaborator Professor Tom Stoneham is Dean of the York Graduate

Research School organizing 3MT ( 3 minutes Doctoral Thesis Challenge)

EXTERNAL/INTERNAL EXAMINER

1. External Examiner for Makerere University in 2010 to 2012

2. Served as External Examiner for an MSc Thesis for Makerere University in 2007, 2009

and 2010 and PhD thesis in 2018

3. Served as External Examiner for M. Phil theses for Moi University in 1998 and 2000:

4. Internal Examiner for a PhD and MSc theses in the Department of chemistry and

Institute of Nuclear Science and Technology, University of Nairobi in 1998, 2006,2007,

2008, 2010, 2011.2012, 2013, 2014 2015,2016, 2017 and 2018

5. External Examiner for Kenya Science Teachers College in 1998, 1999 and 2000 (Inorganic chemistry papers).

6. Examiner for A-level Chemistry for Kenya National Examinations Council, 1981-1984

7. Judge of the Students’ Science \Congress “O” level projects, 1982-1992 at Kenya

Science Teachers College.

SELECTED CONFERENCES/WORKSHOPS AND TRAINING ATTENDED

1. CARTA PhD Supervisors’ Workshop, College of Medicine Blantyre, Malawi 23rd -27th July 2018,

2. International Inorganic Chemistry conference, Best Western Plus Meridian Hotel Nairobi, 22rd-24th May 2018

3. CARTA PhD Supervision for supervisors and their students at Gracia Garden Hotel on 23rd -24th November 2017

4. CARTA Faculty and administrators’ Training workshop 17th-19th July 2017 at the University of Rwanda, Gikondo Campus, Kigari, Rwanda, I also discussed with the director of postgraduate studies on how we can have an exchange programme where both institutions are involved in the supervision of the Masters and PhD students

5. Understanding the ‘Push’ and ‘Pull’ Factors Underlying Violent Extremism and Radicalization Among the Youth in East Africa” held at Arziki Restaurant and Conference Center, University of Nairobi (Chiromo Campus) December 8th - 9th 2016

6. Training of PhD supervision for CHS, 6th, June 2016, at the E-Learning Center

7. Workshop for National Inorganic Chemistry Held in the School of Physical Science Boardroom in Chiromo Campus, Nairobi on 12-13 May 2016 the workshop was organized by KEN01 grant from ISP

8. Workshop for training of PhD supervision for School of Continuing Distance Education (SCDE), 11th, May 2016, at the Central Catering Unit

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9. Curriculum Development for UNTID Workshop 4th -8th April, 2016, at Airport Hotel Mombasa Road)

10. Workshop for training of trainers on PhD supervision, 15th – 17th, January 2016, at the Central Catering Unit (CCU)

11. Bench Marking excise for National Physical Science Research Laboratory in PBT and Max-Planck Institute Laboratory (German) sponsored by University of Nairobi and NACOSTI in April 2015

12. IPPCS Workshop for proposal defense for International Science program held in African Academy of Science, Kenya, 17th-20th November 2014

13. Gender Milestone in Education in Developing countries sponsored by Association of Commonwealth Universities in association held on September 1st, 2014 at 8.4.4 Hall, University of Nairobi Kenya

14. Women in Leadership and Management in Higher Education Training of Trainers Workshop sponsored by Association of Commonwealth Universities in association with University of Nairobi held on 2nd- 5th September 2014 at United Kenya Club, Statehouse Road.

15. Sensitization Workshop on The Revised procurement and Disposal Act (YOUTH and Women Empowerment) for UMB and Senate Members held on January 23rd, 2014 at the central Catering Unit (CCU).

16. Sensitization Workshop on Postgraduate matters for Deans/Directors, Chairmen of Departments and Postgraduate Chairmen held on Tuesday, December 10 2013 at the central Catering Unit (CCU).

17. 5th African Regional Conference of Vice Chancellors and Deans of Science Engineering and Technology COVIDSET, held on 6th to 7th November 2013, at Gaborone International Convention Center (GICC), the Gland Palm, Gaborone, Botswana

18. Training Workshop on Mainstreaming Gender in Science, Technology and Innovations in Institutions of Higher Learning and Research in Kenya, 05-06 September 2013, held at Hilton Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya and organized by African Technology policy studies Network

19. Roundtable on Strengthening of Physical Sciences for the Realization of Vision 2030 on 14th February 2013 organized by National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation (NCST&I) at Laico Hotel, Nairobi.

20. Sensitization workshop on Biodiversity Heritage Library and Open Access Content at Jomo Kenyatta Memorial Library, Kenet Conference room 2nd August 2012

21. Board of Postgraduate Strategic Planning workshop at Kenya School of Monetary studies 3rd-4th May 2012

22. Proposal writing held in Central Catering Unit, University of Nairobi Organized by DVC (RPE) and UNES in 2012

23. The Third Workshop on Analysis for warfare chemicals Finnish Institute for Prevention of Chemical Weapons (VERIFIN) Helsinki University, Finland 9-10 December 2011

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24. Fourth African Conference of Vice Chancellors, Deans of Science Engineering and Technology (C0VIDSET 2011): “Harnessing Africa’s Science, Engineering and Technology Innovation for sustainable Development: The Role of Universities”. Held at Birch Wood Hotel, Johannesburg, South 23-25 November 2011

25. IPPCS proposal presentation and 50 years’ anniversary celebration for International Science programme in Uppsala, Sweden 22-26 September 20011

26. Training workshop on procurement Rules and Regulations at Chiromo Campus University of Nairobi on 14th October 2011

27. Sensitization of the University Senate on corruption strategies workshop Central Catering Unit, University of Nairobi on April 13th 2011.

28. Training on the Disaster Management held at Large Lecture Theater, Chiromo Campus, University of Nairobi, Kenya on 7th and 8th February 2011

29. IPPCS proposal presentation for International Science programme held in University of Nairobi, Chiromo Campus, Nairobi. September 2010

30. Workshop for sensitization of University staff training on HIV/AIDS held on April 29-30, 2010 in Central Catering unit Hall.

31. Workshop for curriculum review for staff and stakeholders organized by School of Education held at KCB Training centre, Karen on 28th-4th February, 2010.

32. Workshop on Hazardous waste management at Kenya National Museum on 30th September 2009

33. Workshop on renewable energies- European project CAAST-Net held in Dakar Senegal on 13-14th May 2009

34. The 1st National conference on Occupational Safety and Health (Health and life at work- a basic Human Right) held on 24th April 2009 at Safari Park Hotel Nairobi, Kenya.

35. International Workshop on Advances in Emergency Preparedness and Management: Chiromo Campus, University of Nairobi 23rd April 2009

36. Higher Education Science and curricular reforms: African Universities Responding to HIV/AIDS, Kenya In-country Evaluation and Dissemination workshop. Intercontinental Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya 8th December 2008

37. Training on Pedagogical Skills held in Main Campus (CCU) Nairobi University from 1st October to 3rd October 2007.

38. Integrating HIV/AIDS information in the teaching Curricula of the school of Physical Sciences, University of Nairobi workshop held at Institute for Meteorological Training and Research, Nairobi, Kenya 8th June 2007.

39. Training on Occupation Safety and Health and committee organized by the Directorate of Occupational Health and Safety Services at Main Campus, Institute of Nuclear science from 13th March to 16th March 2007.

40. In-Country training Workshop on Higher Education Science and Curricular Reforms: Africa Universities and African Women in Science and Engineering (AWSE) Responding to HIV/AIDS at the Kenya Institute of Education (KIE), Nairobi, Kenya funded by UNESCO, Nairobi, Kenya 8th – 9th May 2007

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41. East Africa Environmental Chemistry workshop (ESAECW) and sixth Theoretical Chemistry Workshop in Africa (TCWA) In Namibia 5th – 9th December 2005.

42. First Biotechnology Workshop in the Department of Chemistry, University of Nairobi, 7th - 11th June, 1999, Nairobi, Kenya.

43. Theoretical and Environmental Chemistry Workshop, 2nd - 6th November 1998, Nairobi, Kenya.

44. 2nd Theoretical Chemistry Workshop, 26th-30th August 1996, Nairobi, Kenya

45. 1st KDSA (Kenya DAAD Students Association) Conference, 1995, Nairobi, Kenya.

46. 1st Theoretical Chemistry Workshop, 20th - 24th February 1995, Nairobi, Kenya.

47. The Kenya Chemical Society, Inaugural Conference, June 7th - 11th, 1993, Nairobi, Kenya

48. The 10th East and Southern Workshop on Environmental Chemistry in Somalia National University, September 1989

49. Seminar on “Science Teacher Education for National Development” held at Kenya Science Teachers College, 8th - 11th March 1988.

50. The Second International Chemistry Conference in Africa, June - July 1983, Nairobi, Kenya.

51. The First International Chemistry Conference in Africa, July-August 1980, Nairobi, Kenya

CONFERENCES / WORKSHOP ORGANIZED

1. “International Inorganic Chemistry conference, Best Western Plus Meridian Hotel Nairobi, 22rd-24th May 2018 supported by International science programme and local industry (KSh 1.5M)

2. Organized a two-day (2) PhD Supervision training workshop for students and their supervisors in Gracia Hotel funded by Consortium for Advanced Research Training in Africa (CARTA) USD 10,200.

4. National inorganic Chemistry workshop held at Chiromo Campus, Nairobi on 13th -14th May 2016 funded by International Science Programme (KSh 1M)

5. Stakeholders workshop on draft National Physical Sciences Research Laboratory (NACOSTI) 20th March 2015, Mount Kenya Safari club (Lilian Towers)

6. 2nd Theoretical Chemistry for Eastern, Central and Southern Africa held in Nairobi, 1998

7. 1st Theoretical Chemistry for Eastern, Central and Southern Africa held in Nairobi, 1995.

8. 1st KDSA (Kenya DAAD Students Association) conference in Nairobi 1995

9. The Kenya Chemical Society Inaugural conference in 1993

SUPERVISION OF POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

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1. Kahama, R.W. “Analysis and Evaluation of Forms of Fluoride in Cow and Human Milk

from Naturally High and Low Fluoride Areas in Kenya and the Effect of This Intrinsic

Milk Fluoride on Teeth Demineralization” (2001) (graduated)

2. Ruth Odhiambo “Development of Sensors for Soft Heavy Metal Ions using

Oxathiacrown ether Macrosycles”2015, graduated

3. Rachael Njeri Njogu “Synthesis and applications of Tris-cyclometalated 2-(1-naphthyl)

pyridine Iridium (III) and Ruthenium (II) complexes (To graduate in September 2020)

4. Simon Ngigi Mbugua “Synthesis and Characterization of Trans-Bis (Ferrocenylimine)

Palladium (II) And Platinum (II) Complexes: Apoptosis against Selected Cancer Cell

Lines” 2016 (to graduate in December 2020)

5. Mercy Nyambura Kamau PhD Micronutrient status in sub-Saharan Africa soils:

Application of spectral techniques and Associated analytical methods. Institute of

Nuclear Science and Technology, 2015 (Preparing the Thesis}

6. Catherine Njambi Muya “Optimized Synthetic Design and Characterization of

Biodegradable Polymers from Cellulosic Biomass: Grevillea Gobusta Leaves as a

Potential Economic Output in Plastic Industry”, 2015 in progress

7. Rose Chiteva “Environmental Impact on the postharvest Quality of Syzigium Cordatum

Fruits in Kenya” 2017 in progress

8. Germana William Mlay “Impact of Radioactivity in The Ecosystem of Manyoni District in

Singida Region, Central Tanzania and the Implication in The Perspective of Human

Health”. 2019 on progress from INST)

Masters students

9. Nyilitia K. B. “Bioavailability of essential trace elements in foodstuff commonly

consumed in Ukambani” 2007 (graduated)

10. Kiratu M. J “Electrochemical and Spectroscopic Characterization of Ferrocene-

Thiosemicarbazone ligand and copper complexes”. 2009 (graduated)

11. Mwangi F. K “Assessment of Trace Elements in Herbal and Conventional Beverages

consumed in Nairobi”. 2011 (graduated)

12. Mugo M Fredrick “Determination of soil physiochemical composition and use of MIR to

predict soil properties of Mount Kenya” 2013 (graduated)

13. Mungai G. “Investigation of minerals in the water and rocks of Rurii Mineral Springs in

Meru County, Kenya” 2013 (graduated 2015)

14. Ngeno KJ “Urban Air Quality in Nairobi Kenya: Application of Energy Dispersive X- Ray

Fluorescence and Principal Component Analysis” 2015 (graduated)

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15. Macharia Jane “Development of Low-Cost Water Purification System- A Case Study of

Ceramic Filters and Moringa Oleifera Seeds” 2015 (graduated)

16. Karuga W. Susan “Proton Conducting Oxides for Clean Energy Application” 2015

(graduated)

17. Solomon Njoroge Kamau, “Heavy Metals Accumulation in Sugarcane: Case Study of

Nairobi County and Nyahururu farms” 2013 (graduated)

18. Ajuliu Patrick Kinyua, “Photo-degradation of Pentachlorophenol and Dimethoate on

surface of Loam Soil and Nairobi River Sediments and Spinach grown in Kenya” 2014

(graduated)

19. Magdalene Nguu “Assessment of essential micronutrients levels in common beans in

selected sites in Kenya:” 2011 (graduated)

20. Kundu B. Nabai “Evaluation of Liquid Biofuels and Their Blends with Kerosene as

Alternative Fuel for Lighting and Cooking”2008 (Submitted)

21. Ngugi Judith G. “Analysis of Water from Selected Boreholes in Kajiado District” 2011 in

progress

22. Malube E. Ombati “Reduction of Pollution Load in Effluent of Kenyan Leather

Industries: A case study of Athi River Tanneries” 2011 to submit.

23. Judith Auma Ogallo: “Evaluation of Low Technologies for the removal of fluoride in

portable water”. 2013 in progress

24. Nguran Rotich Lemale “Gold Exploitation in Sekerr West Pokot” 2013 in progress

25. Queenter Atieno Osoro, “Environmental Effects of Titanium Mining 2016 (to submit in

November 2019)

26. Kemboi Caroline J, “Development of a rapid Screening Technique Using Portable X-ray

Fluorescence (PXRF) Spectrometer to Assess Nutrients Status of Maize Leaves” 2016

(writing the thesis)

27. Jasmine N. A “Synthesis And Characterization Of Novel Platinum (II) Thiosemicarbazone

Complexes” 2018 (in Progress}

28. Odhiambo W “Synthesis And Characterization Of Palladium(II) Thiosemicarbazone

Complexes, 2018 (in progress)

PUBLICATIONS

1. Njogu, R.N.E, Fodran P., Tian Y., Njenga, L.W., Kariuki D.K., Amir O.Y., Scheblykin I.,

Wendt O.F and Wallentin C. J. (2019). Electronically Divergent Tris Cyclometalated

Iridium(III) 2-(1-naphthyl)-pyridine Complexes and their Application in Three-

Component Methoxytrifluoromethylation of Styrene. DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1611716

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2. Ruth A. Odhiambo, Austin O. Aluoch, Lydia W. Njenga, Stanley M. Kagwanja, Shem O. Wandiga and Ola F. Wendt. Synthesis, characterization and ion binding properties of oxathiacrown ethers appended to [Ru(bpy)2+ Selectivity towards Hg2+, Cd2+ and Pb2+ RSC Adv., 2018,8, 3663-3672 10.1039/C7RA13589K

3. Jane W. Macharia, Shem O. Wandiga, Lydia W. Njenga, Vincent O. Madadi “Moringa Oleifera and Ceramic Filters for Escherichia Coli and Turbidity Removal from Drinking Water” IOSR Journal of Applied Chemistry (IOSR-JAC) 9, (2016) 5, 46-55

4. C. Muhavini Wawire, Damien Jouvenot, Frédérique Loiseau, Pablo Baudinb, Sébastien Liatard, Lydia Njenga, Geoffrey N. Kamau, Mark E. Casida Density-functional Study of Luminescence in Polypyridineruthenium Complexes. Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry 276, (2013) 8– 15

5. David M. Maina, Lydia W. Njenga, John M. Onyari, Banjamin N. Kyalo, Trace Elements Concentration in Some Tradition Diets Consumed in Selected Parts of Eastern Province of Kenya Journal of Environmental Protection 3, (2012) 617-623

6. Njenga, L. W., Maina, D. M., Kariuki, D. N. and Mwangi, F. K., Aluminum Exposure from Vegetables and Fresh raw vegetable Juices. Journal of Food Agriculture and Environment (JFAE) 5 (1) (2007) 8 - 11

7. Njenga, L. W. and Kariuki, D. N. “Determination of Labile Fluoride in Kenyan Soils”. East African Journal of Physical Science 6 (2) (2005) 57-66.

8. Njenga, L. W. Kariuki, D. N. and Ndegwa, S. “Water Labile Fluoride from Fresh Raw Vegetable Juices from Markets in Nairobi, Kenya”. Fluoride 38 (3) (2005) 205 – 208

9. Njenga, L. W. and Kariuki, D. N.: “Analysis of Fluoride in Locally Available Beverages: Comparison of Direct, Oven Diffusion and Hexamethyldisiloxane Diffusion method”. International Journal of BioChemiPhysics, 13 (2004) 26 – 31

10. R. W. Kahama, D. N. Kariuki and L. W. Njenga: “Effects of Interfering ions on Hexamethyldisiloxane Micro Diffusion Method”. Talanta 44 (1997) 1729-1733.

11. R. W. Kahama, D. N. Kariuki, H. N. Kariuki and L. W. Njenga: “Fluorosis in Children and Sources of Fluoride around Lake Elementaita”. Fluoride 30 (1997) 19-25.

12. R. W. Kahama, D. N. Kariuki and L. W. Njenga: “Comparison of Two Micro Diffusion Methods Used to Measure Ionizable Fluoride in Cow Milk. Analyst Vol. 120 (1995) 2245-2247.

13. L. W. Njenga “Determination of Labile Fluoride in Soils: An Intercomparison of Different Extracting Media”. International Journal of BioChemiPhysics, 3, (1994) 18 – 22.

14. L. W. Njenga and D. N. Kariuki: “Accumulation of Fluoride in Plants and Vegetables”. International Journal of BioChemiPhysics, 3, (1994) 23 - 25.

15. L. W. Njenga, “Fluoride content in some Kenyan tea leaves” International Journal of BioChemiPhysics, 3, (1994) 75 - 76.

16. L. W. Njenga: “Methods for Fluoride Analysis in Plants, Foods and Soil Using Fluoride Ion Selective Electrode”. Ph D. Thesis (1989), University of Nairobi.

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17. L. Gustafsson and L. W. Njenga, “Determination of Total Fluoride in Vegetables and Plants by Open-flame Ashing and Microdiffusion: Comparison with Furnace Ashing and Oxygen-flask Combustion”. Analytica Chimica Acta 212 (1988) 133-143

18. D. N. Kariuki, H. M. Thairu, L. W. Njenga: (1984) “Dietary Sources of Fluoride in Kenya”.

Paper published in the proceedings of the workshop on “Fluorosis Research Strategies. Published in African Medical and Research Foundation 36 [1984] 32 - 36.

19. L. W. Njenga “Determination of Fluoride in Water and Tea Using Ion Selective Electrode and Calorimetric Methods”. MSc. Thesis (1982), University of Nairobi:

BOOK PUBLICATION

1. Njenga L. W., Module II book for open distance learning book, title “Coordination

chemistry” Reviewed by Prof Shem O. Wandiga (Professor of Chemistry) and edited

by Mr J. O. Odumbe (Director CO&DL) [2005]

2. Njenga L. W., e-learning module II contents for “Coordination Chemistry”. 3rd year BED (Science) course material. [2007]

3. Njenga L. W., Module II book for open distance learning book, title “Transition Elements and Organometallic Chemistry” Reviewed by Prof Shem Wandiga (Professor in Chemistry) [2009]

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PAPERS SUBMITTED

1. Mbugua, S.N., Njenga, L.W., Wandiga, S.O., Odhiambo, R.A., Meyer, M., Sibuyi, N.,

Roger, L., Onani, M.O.New Palladium (II) and Platinum (II) Complexes based on

Pyrrole Schiff Bases: Synthesis, Characterization, X-Ray Structure and Anticancer

Activity. Submitted in OCS Omega

2. 1Mbugua, Simon N., Njenga, Lydia W., Wandiga, Shem O., Odhiambo, Ruth A.,

Meyer, Mervin, Sibuyi, Nicole, Roger, Lalanchette, Onani, Martin O. Spectral,

Structural and Anticancer Properties of Newly Synthesized Palladium (II) and

Platinum (II) Complexes with Bidentate N^S Donor Ligands. Submitted to

Polyhedron Journal

PAPERS PRESENTED IN THE CONFERENCES/WORKSHOPS

1. Lydia W. Njenga “Global Best Practices in PhD Supervision: Case Study of University

of Nairobi CARTA PhD Supervisors” Workshop, College of Medicine Blantyre,

Malawi 23rd -27th July 2018

2. Mbugua, S.N., Njenga, L.W., Onani, M.O., Meyer, M., Odhiambo, R.A., Wandiga, S.O

“New Bis(Pyrrolylimine) Platinum (II) and Palladium (II) Complexes: Synthesis, X-Ray

Structure Determination, Spectroscopic Characterization, and in vitro Anticancer

Activity on Various Human Carcinoma Cell Lines” International Inorganic Chemistry

conference, Best Western Plus Meridian Hotel Nairobi, 22rd-24th May 2018

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3. Ruth A. Odhiambo, Austin O. Aluoch, Lydia W. Njenga, Stanley M. Kagwanja, Shem

O. Wandiga and Ola F. Wendt “Ruthenium(II) Oxathia Crown Ether Complexes:

Synthesis, Characterization and their Application in the Detection of Mercury(II)

Ions” International Inorganic Chemistry conference, Best Western Plus Meridian

Hotel Nairobi, 22rd-24th May 2018

4. Rachael E.N. Njogu, Lydia W. Njenga, David K. Kariuki, Amir O. Yusuf and Ola F.

Wendt, “Tris-Cyclometalated Iridium (III) Complexes: Synthesis, Characterization

and Selected Applications” International Inorganic Chemistry conference, Best

Western Plus Meridian Hotel Nairobi, 22rd-24th May 2018

5. Lydia W. Njenga” Graduate Supervision and Examination Policy Implications”

CARTA Postgraduate Supervision” at Gracia Garden Hotel on 23rd -24th November

2017

6. L. Njenga, D.K. Kariuki, R. Odhiambo, S. O. Wandiga, V. Madadi, C. Mirikau

“Synthesis of Coordination Complexes and their Applications in Sensors, Catalysis

and Drug Delivery”. IPICS Reference Group proposal presentation on 16-19th

October 2017 at University of Cape Town, South Africa

7. M. Nguli, M. J. Gatari, K. Shepherd, L. Njenga “Essential Micronutrient Levels in

Common Beans in Kenya” 17th international conference on Total Reflection X-ray

Fluorescence analysis and related methods” (TXRF2017). September 19-22, 2017 at

University of Brescia, Italy

8. Rachael E.N. Njogu, Lydia W. Njenga, David K. Kariuki, Amir O. Yusuf and Ola F.

Wendt “Tris-Cyclometalated Iridium (III) Complexes as Photoredox Catalysts in

Organic Synthesis” Oorgandagarna - Inorganic Days, 12-14 June 2017 in

Nynäshamn, Sweden

9. Rachael E.N. Njogu, Lydia W. Njenga, David K. Kariuki, Amir O. Yusuf and Ola F.

Wendt “Tris-Cyclometalated Iridium (III) Complexes as Photoredox Catalysts in

Organic Synthesis” Oorgandagarna - Inorganic Days, 12-14 June 2017 in

Nynäshamn, Sweden

10. L.W. Njenga: “The Rationale for PhD Supervision Training” Presented at a workshop

for training of PhD supervision for CHS, 6th, June 2016, at the E-Learning Center

11. L. W. Njenga: “Trends in teaching, research and applications of inorganic chemistry

in addressing national development agenda as envisioned in vision 2030”.

Presented at the National Inorganic Chemistry workshop held at Chiromo Campus,

Nairobi on 13th -14th May 2016

12. L. W. Njenga: “The Process of Supervision of Postgraduate Students” Presented at a

workshop for training of PhD supervision for School of Continuing Distance

Education (SCDE), 11th, May 2016, at the Central Catering Unit

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13. L. W. Njenga: “Revised Common Regulations for Postgraduate Studies” Presented

at a Curriculum Development for UNTID workshop 4th -8th April 2016, at Airport

Hotel Mombasa Road)

14. L. W. Njenga: “Common Regulations for Postgraduate Studies” presented at a

workshop for training of trainers on PhD supervision, 15th – 17th, January 2016, at

the Central Catering Unit (CCU)

15. Njogu, R.N.E., Njenga, L.W., Kariuki, D.K., and Wendt, F. O. Synthesis and

Characterization of Tris-cyclometalated Iridium (III) and Ruthenium (II) Complexes.

3rd Nordic Meeting on organometallic Chemistry, Lund, Sweden 10-11th March 2015

(Poster).

16. Wandiga O.S, Njenga L.W, “Synthesis of catalysts and chemical sensors” Presented

in IPPCS conference in Africa Academy of Science, Kenya, 17th-20th November

2014

17. Ruth A. Odhiambo, Ola F. Wendt, Shem O. Wandiga, Lydia W. Njenga, Stanley M.

Kagwanja and Austin O. Aluoch. Detection of Soft Heavy Metals Ions Using

Ruthenium Oxathia Crown Ethers. 5th SEANAC Conference, 9-13 June 2014, Reef

Hotel Mombasa, Kenya

18. M. J. Gatari, F. Mugoh, L. W. Njenga, K. D. Shepherd, A. sila, M. N. Kamau, D. M.

Maina (2013). Prediction of soil properties: An Experiment using Mt Kenya forest

Soils. In proceedings of 15th International Conference on Total Reflection X-Ray

Fluorescence and related Methods, and 49th Annual Conference on X-Ray Chemical

Analysis, Osaka, Japan, 23 – 27 September 2013

19. Mugo M Fredrick, Njenga W Lydia, Gatari JM Michael, Shepherd D Keith, Sila

Andrew Prediction of Soil Physiochemical in Mt. Kenya Using MIR-PLSR. In

Proceedings of Pedometrics Workshop 2013 held on 26th -27th August, 2013 at

ICRAF Campus, Nairobi, Kenya

20. Ngenoh, J. K., Gichuru, M. J. G., Maina, D. M., Njenga, L. W. (2013). “Traffic and

mineral dust impact on air quality in Nairobi”, Kenya. In proceedings of the joint

ISEE, ISES and ISIAQ Environmental Health Conference 2013 in Basel, Switzerland,

19-23 August 2013.

21. Wandiga O.S, Njenga L.W, Odhiambo R., Ndunda E, Situma D., Madadi V, “Synthesis

of catalysts and chemical sensors” Presented in IPPCS conference in Uppsala,

Sweden on 23rd September 2011

22. Njenga LW and Kariuki DN “Challenges of teaching Inorganic Chemistry in Kenya”

Paper presented in University of Lund and University of Göteborg, Sweden: Funded

by International Science program (ISP) Uppsala on14 & 15 May 2011

(www.isp.uu.se/digital Assets/126/126348_annualreport2012.pdf pg 73&85

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23. Njenga L.W. “Hazardous waste management practices and recommendations at

College of Biological and Physical Sciences, Chiromo Campus” Presented at a

workshop on Hazardous Waste management workshop held in Kenya National

museum on 30th September 2009

24. D. M. Maina, L. W. Njenga, J.O Onyari and N. B Nyilitia “Trace elements

concentration in some tradition diets consumed in selected parts of Eastern

Province of Kenya” Paper presented in the 1st conference and exhibition for

dissemination of research organized by Ministry of Higher Education Science and

Technology on 28th - 30th April 2008, in Nairobi, Kenya.

25. Njenga L. W. and Mwangi F. K “Aluminum content in vegetables and fresh raw

vegetable juices” Paper published in the proceedings of the East Africa

Environmental Chemistry workshop (ESAECW) and sixth Theoretical Chemistry

Workshop in Africa (TCWA) In Namibia 5th – 9th December 2005.

26. L. W. Njenga and D. N. Kariuki. “The fluoride concentration in vegetables and

plants”. A paper submitted in the Kenya Chemical Society Inaugural Ceremony,

June 7-11, 1993, Nairobi, Kenya.

27. L. W. Njenga and D. N. Kariuki: “Accumulation of fluoride in plants and vegetables”.

A paper submitted at the 10th East and Southern Workshop on Environmental

Chemistry in Somalia National University, September 1989.

28. D. N. Kariuki, H. M. Thairu and L. W. Njenga. "Analysis of fluoride ion in potable

water using colorimetric and electrochemical methods". 1984

29. D. N. Kariuki, H. M. Thairu and L. W. Njenga. “Dietary sources of fluoride”. Paper

Published in the “Proceedings of the workshop on Fluorosis research strategies”.

Dental Surgery, University of Nairobi, 1983

30. M. Thairu, D. N. Kariuki and L. W. Njenga. (1982) “Distribution of Fluoride in Kenya

Waters” Presented at 1982 Environmental Chemistry Workshop at of Association of

Faculties of Africa Universities (AFSAU) Lesotho. Paper published in the

“Proceedings of southern and Eastern Africa Sub-region, Environmental Chemistry

workshop” pg 32– 36

REPORTS

1. Report on Alcohol and Drug Policy for University of Nairobi: Presented, 2010.

2. Report on a Survey of Alcohol and Drug Use and Work Environment at the College of Biological and Physical Sciences, University of Nairobi, June 2010

3. Report on Integrating HIV and AIDS Information in the Teaching Curricula School of Physical Science for African Women in Science and Engineering and UNESCO, 2007

4. L. W. Njenga: “Analysis of fluoride in foods and plants” A report written for International Foundation for Science (1989).

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5. D. N. Kariuki, H. M. Thairu & L. W. Njenga "Analysis of fluoride ion in potable water using colorimetric and electrochemical methods" Final report submitted to the National Council for Science and Technology, 1984.

6. L. W. Njenga: (1979) Third Year Project: “Production and Methods of Increasing Sodium Chloride in Lake Liquor”.

OUTREACH ACTIVITIES

1. November 2013, Organized and visited Kajiado children home during RRI in UON where food, clothing’s and books were donated

2. 28th February 2013, Organized a mentorship meeting for The school of Physical Science Male student where the main topic was “DELIGENT”

3. Guest of Honor at Kaganda Secondary School, Kahuro, Muranga County on their prize giving day on 9th June 2012.

4. 22nd - 31st March 2012: Visit to Girls and Mixed High Schools in Nairobi County and its Environs. The main aim was to encourage and mentor young women on how they can excel in Chemistry and other science subject. Issues of funding opportunities, Role of science and women in Vision 2030 were covered. Periodic tables were also given to the Schools visited.

5. 14th December 2011: Women in Chemistry (WIC) held a mentorship session for the undergraduate women students. The main Aim of WIC is to encourage and mentor high School Girls and Fist Year Female Science student

6. 19th January 2011: WIC celebrated the International Year of Chemistry (IYC) by hosting breakfast for all women in chemistry residing in Nairobi County.

7. On 8th December 2011, held a discussion with all the 1st year women students pursuing Science subjects, pharmacy and medicine on how to become women of excellence.

8. 14th December 2010: WIC started its mentorship programme for 1st year Women Science students. The meeting was mainly to sensitize the student about campus life and how to excel on the career they had chosen.

9. Committee member: Commercial Explosives and pyrotechnic Technical Committee for KEBS 2009-to date: In 2009-2010, I was the chairperson of the committee.

10. A member of the Board of Governors, Gatura Girls Secondary School, (Thika), 2008 to date, St. Paul’s Secondary School, (Thika),1999 -2005 and Mwagu Primary School, (Thika), 1996 - 2000.

11. Women empowerment: Chairperson of Mukuyu Women Association 2005-2008, member of Zion Women group, chairperson of women of excellence and member of mothers love groups. The main responsibility of the group was to develop the area for example dealing with the issues of water, Power and Roads, family issues and table banking

12. Vice chairperson of Cornerstone Faith Assembly church committee and Chairperson of Cornerstone women ministry 1999-2003

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13. Secretary of CITAM Thika Road Visitation Ministry 2010

MEMBERSHIP AND AFFILIATIONS TO PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION

1. African Women in Science and Engineering, 2005 to date;

2. Kenya Chemical Society 1993 to date

3. Kenya DAAD Students Association (KDSA) 1995 to date

4. Royal Society of Chemistry 2006 to date

5. Women in Chemistry (WIC), 2010 to date

OTHER INTERESTS

1. Community Participation

2. Enhancement of Science Education in the girl child

3. Counseling and Counseling skills

4. Support of less disadvantaged students

Courses Taught:

1. General and Inorganic chemistry

2. Chemistry of the main Block Elements

3. Group Theory and its applications

4. Coordination Chemistry and inorganic mechanisms

5. Chemistry of transition elements

6. Organometallic Chemistry

7. Chemical Applications of Group Theory

8. Thesis supervision (masters and PhD)

REFEREES

Prof Timothy Waema School of Computing Science and informatics College of Biological and Physical Sciences University of Nairobi P.O Box 30197-00100 Nairobi Email: waema@uonbi.ac.ke Mobile: 0722517323 Prof Shem O. Wandiga FRSC, DSc (hc) Ag. Director Institute of Climate Change and Adaptation University of Nairobi P.O Box 30197-00100 Nairobi Email: wandigas@uonbi.ac.ke Mobile: 0722816153 Prof Peter M. Ngau Principal

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College of Architecture and Engineering University of Nairobi P.O Box 30197-00100 Nairobi Email: pngau@uonbi.ac.ke

Mobile: 0722658781 Prof. Mwakio Tole

Professor of Environmental Geochemistry

Department of Environmental Sciences,

Pwani University

P. O. Box 195

80108 Kilifi

Kenya

Email: mwakiotole@gmail.com

Mobile: +254733812799