Professional Bio:
Prof. Dickson Andala is an Associate Professor of Materials/Inorganic Chemistry at Multimedia University of Kenya, specializing in Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology for applications in sensors, catalysis, and environmental remediation.
With research support from the National Commission for Science Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI), the Organization for Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), Grand Challenges Canada, and The World Academy of Sciences, Prof. Andala has received numerous accolades, including recognition by the African Academy of Sciences, Kenya National Academy of Sciences, and OPCW.
At NRF, he has spearheaded strategic global partnerships with institutions such as the Science Granting Councils Initiative (SGCI Africa), NRF South Africa, IDRC Canada, and UK International Development programs, among others. He currently severs as a board member at NACOSTI and Kenya National Innovation Agency (KeNIA), He has held various senior leadership/management positions including having been a Director to the Kenya Nuclear Regulatory Authority (KNRA), African Materials Research Society (AMRS) boards, Executive Committee Member to Africa Crystallographic Association (AfCA); Membership to various Professional Associations including African Academies of Science (AAS), Kenya National Academy of Sciences (KNAS).
His contributions to science, policy, and international collaborations continue to shape Kenya’s research landscape. The is currently away on leave of absence as the CEO of National Research Fund (NRF), leading efforts to mobilize resources for research, capacity development, and innovation to drive sustainable national development.
Academic Qualifications:
- PhD in Materials Chemistry, State University of New York, Binghamton University, USA, 2010.
- Master of Chemistry, Kenyatta University, 2005.
- Bachelor of Science, Kenyatta University, 2002.
Professional Qualifications:
- Chemical Safety and Security Expert – OPCW / Netherlands
- NEMA Lead Expert – National Environmental Management Authority & Environmental Institute of Kenya (EIK),
Membership of Professional Bodies or Associations:
- Kenya National Academies of Science (KNAS)
- Kenya Chemical Society (KCS)
- Africa Materials Research Society (AMRS)
Research Interests
- Nanomaterials & Nanofabrication
- Photocatalysis
- Inorganic Synthesis
Recent Publications, Grants, Awards, Recognitions & Consultancies:
- 2020: Strengthening Food Contaminant Monitoring and Control systems and enhancing competitiveness of Agricultural exports using nuclear and isotopic techniques
- 2018: Fabrication of Chemo-Sensor for Food-Borne Mycotoxins as Potential Chemical Warfare Agents
- Book Chapter 2021: “Fabrication of Metal Oxide – Biopolymer Nanocomposite for Water Defluoridation.” Authors: Erick Mobegi, Dickson Andala, Mildred Nawiri and Geoffrey Otieno DOI:4018/978-1-7998-8591-7.ch053
- Book Chapter 2018: ISBN: 978-1-78923-673-6 Print ISBN: 978-1-78923-672-9 DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.72471 Title: Thermal Conductivity of Graphite-Based Polymer Composites Authors: Teboho Clement Mokhena, Mokgaotsa Jonas Mochane, Jeremia Shale Sefadi, Setumo Victor Motloung and Dickson Mubera Andala
- Leah Nyangasi, Dickson Andala, Charles Onindo (2021) Acta Crystallographica Section A: Foundations and Advances77(a2):C992-C992. http://dx.doi.org/1107/S0108767321087092 Preparation and characterization of Pd modified TiO2 nanofiber catalyst for carbon–carbon coupling Heck reaction
- Issaka Garikoé , Brahima Sorgho , Adama Yaméogo , Boubié Guel & Dickson Andala (2020): Removal of bisphenol A by adsorption on organically modified clays from Burkina Faso, Bioremediation Journal, 25(5):1-26 https://doi:10.1080/10889868.2020.1842321
- Majotena, D.N., Mahlalela, L.C., Andala, D.M. et al. Water Air Soil Pollut (2019) 230: 137. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11270-019-4187-9 “Fate and Behavior of Bi2O3-BiVO4 in Wastewater Treatment Plant Under an Aerobic System”
Online Profiles & Links:
- LinkedIn Profile URL: Feed | LinkedIn
- Personal Website or Portfolio URL: mmu.ac.ke/staff
- Google Scholar Profile Link: Dickson Andala – Google Scholar
- ResearchGate Profile Link: Dickson ANDALA | Associate Professor | Multimedia University, Malacca | mmu | Research profile
- ORCID ID / Link: Dickson Andala (0000-0002-3311-2469) – ORCID
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