Professional Bio:

Dr. Veronica Masila is a dedicated and passionate Lecturer with over seven years of experience teaching Organic Chemistry at the university level. She has extensive expertise in Organic Chemistry and actively contributes to research and academic mentorship. Her research interests span Natural Products Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Organic Synthesis Chemistry, and Renewable Energy projects. Dr. Masila is committed to advancing scientific knowledge through innovative research, curriculum development, research supervision, and the promotion of critical thinking among students and emerging researchers.

Academic Qualifications:

1. PhD. in Chemistry– Makerere University, Uganda
   Thesis: Synthesis, Anti-plasmodial and Anti-microbial Properties of Carvotacetone Analogues
2. Master of Science in Chemistry – University of Nairobi, Kenya
   Thesis: Phytochemical investigation of Harrisonia abyssinica and Thespesia garckeana for anti-plasmodial and anti-microbial compounds
3. Bachelor of Education Science (Chemistry/Biology) – Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Kenya

Membership of Professional Bodies or Associations:

• Kenya Chemical Society (KCS): Membership No. N66
• Member of Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC): Memebrship No. 769308

Research Interests:

Organic Synthesis: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/14786419.2020.1833201

Natural Products Chemistry: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/14786419.2022.2062349

Renewable Energy

Polymer Chemistry

Recent Publications, Grants, Awards, Recognitions & Consultancies:

Siangu B. N, Masila V. M, Mwonjoria K. J, Njue W. M & Swaleh S and Henry M (2026). In Vivo Evaluation of Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Bridelia Micrantha (Hochst.) Baill. Stem Bark and Ganoderma Applanatum (Pers.) Pat. Extracts. Insights Herbal Medicine, 5(1), ISSN: 2834-7749.

Obegi Matundura, J., Midiwo, J. O., Yenesew, A., Omosa, L. K., Kumarihamy, M., Zhao, J., Wang, M., Tripathi, S., Khan, S., Masila, V. M., Nchiozem-Ngnitedem, V.-A., & Muhammad, I. (2023). Antiplasmodial and antimicrobial activities of ent -abietane diterpenoids from the roots of Suregada zanzibariensis. Natural Product Research, 37(23), 4008–4012. https://doi.org/10.1080/14786419.2022.2158463\

Kamau, R. W, Masila, V. M., Midiwo, J. O., Mgani, Q. A., Kumarihamy, M., Wang, M., Zhao, J & Muhammad, I. (2022). A new gnidiflavanone-flavonol dimer and other constituents from Gnidia apiculata. Natural Product Research, 19(37), 3199-3206 https://doi.org/10.1080/14786419.2022.2062349

 Masila, V. M., Ndakala, A. J., Midiwo, J. O., Byamukama R., Kamau R, Kumarihamy, M., and Muhammad, I. (2022). Synthesis of a pyrrolidine derivative of a carvotacetone and monoterpenes for anti-methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and anti-cryptococcal properties. Natural Product Research, 36(9), 2321-2328 http://doi.org/10.1080/14786419.2020.1833201

Masila, V. M, Ndakala, A. J, Byamukama, R., Midiwo, J. O., Kamau, R. W., Wang, M., Kumarihamy, M., Zhao, J., Heydreich, M., and Muhammad, I. (2021). Synthesis, structural assignments and anti-infective activities of 3-O-benzyl-carvotacetone and 3-hydroxy-2-isopropyl-5-methyl-p-benzoquinone. Natural Product Research, 35(21), 3599-3607 https://doi.org/10.1080/14786419.2020.1716346

 Kamau, R. W., Midiwo, J. O., Mgani, Q. A., Masila, V. M., Omosa, L. K., Bwire, R. N., & Muhammad, I. (2019). Oleanolic Acid and other Compounds Isolated from Cordia africana Lam which Inhibit Vancomycin Resistant Enterococcus. Pharmacognosy Communications. https://doi.org/ 10.5530/pc.2019.3.19

Online Profiles & Links:

• LinkedIn Profile URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronica-masila-793b791b/
• Personal Website or Portfolio URL
• Google Scholar Profile Link: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=UIw5ESsAAAAJ&hl=en
• ResearchGate Profile Link: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Veronica-Masila
• ORCID ID / Link: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7977-7044

Contact Information

vmasila@mmu.ac.ke