YUSUF AMIR OKEYO

Professor
Chemistry
University of Nairobi
Kenya

Professor Chemistry
Biography

An organic chemistry associate professor with over 27years teaching experience at university level. I have published twenty nine (29) papers in refereed journals, supervised two (2) Ph.D. and ten(10) M.Sc. students in chemistry to completion. Three (3) Ph.D and seven (7) MSc are ongoing. I have examined fourty (40) theses at both M.Sc. and Ph.D. level and thirty eight (38) at undergraduate level. I have attended and presented in conferences and workshops. I have written an organic chemistry book and a laboratory manual for second year undergraduate students.

Research Intrest

organic chemistry

List of Publications
L.K., N, M.S. A, V. N, A.S. O, A.O. Y. 2016. Isolation and molecular characterization of chrome-resistant bacteria from chrome-contaminated tannery waste from disposal sites in Kenya. Journal of Applied Chemistry. 9(10):1-5.
Ooko, J, Onyatta JO, Yusuf AO. 2016. Atmospheric corrosion studies in Kenya. Past, present and future. African Corrosion Journal. 2(1):25-32.
Birgen, J, Yusuf AO, Wafula G, Onyatta JO. 2017. Assessment of sulphur dioxide levels in selected sites in Athi River, Kenya. International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development. 1(5):416-422.

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