Mr. Finnan Ageng’o, Agricultural Chemistry, Young Scientist Award

Mr. Finnan Ageng’o, Agricultural Chemistry, Young Scientist Award

Mr. Finnan Ageng’o, Kenya Fisheries Service, Kenya

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🌟Summary

Mr. Ageng’o Finnan Okoth is a dedicated Fisheries Officer and environmental activist with a passion for solving issues related to food security, malnutrition, and poverty through sustainable aquaculture and natural resource management. With a strong academic background and hands-on experience, Finnan is committed to making a significant impact in the field of fisheries and environmental conservation.

🎓 Education

M.Sc. in Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology, and Parasitology (Fish Science Option)
University of Nairobi, 2022 – Ongoing (Graduation: December 2024)

Course Diploma in Fish for Development
Norwegian University of Life Sciences, 2021 – 2022

B.Sc. in Fisheries and Aquaculture
Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, 2015 – 2019

💼 Professional Experience

Fisheries Officer, Kenya Fisheries Service (Kericho)
July 2021 – Present
Enforcing fisheries laws, analyzing data, promoting fish marketing, and conducting extension activities.

Hatchery Manager, Dolphin Farm
October 2019 – December 2020
Managed fish breeding, supervised workers, and ensured hatchery biosecurity.

Volunteer Fisheries Extension Officer, Kakamega
September 2018 – September 2019
Educated farmers on sustainable aquaculture practices and monitored pond conditions.

🔬 Research Interests

Fish Health:
Specializing in parasitic infections in tilapia and their impact on aquaculture.

Aquaculture Development:
Focused on sustainable fish breeding, feed formulation, and environmental conservation practices.

Environmental Conservation:
Active in community campaigns for wetland protection, mangrove planting, and urban greening initiatives.

Publications 📚 

Prevalence and Intensity of Ectoparasites in Nile Tilapia Hatcheries in Homa Bay County, Kenya

Authors: Jacob M. Wainaina, Robert M. Waruiru, Philip N. Nyaga, Finnan O. Ageng’o, Paul G. Mbuthia, Nicodemus M. Kamuti, Edith A. Keya, Beatrice M. Munde, Shimaa E. Ali, Mohan V. Chadag

Year: 2024

Management Practices and Risk Factors Associated with Parasitic Infestations in Farmed Nile Tilapia in Bomet and Kericho Counties, Kenya

Authors: G. Mbuthia, M. Hamisi, V. Chadag, E. Ali

Year: 2024

Prevalence of Potential Pathogenic and Zoonotic Aerobic Bacteria in Wild and Farmed Oreochromis jipe, Oreochromis niloticus, and Source Water in Taita-Taveta County, Kenya

Authors: Mercy M. Hamisi, Christine M. Mbindyo, Lucy W. Njagi, Phillip N. Nyaga, Robert M. Waruiru, Finnan O. Ageng’o, Shimaa E. Ali, Jérôme Delamare-Deboutteville, Daniel W. Wanja, George A. Dimbu, Saraya Tavornpanich, Paul G. Mbuthia

Year: 2024

 

Dr. Omkar Warang, Agricultural Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

Dr. Omkar Warang, Agricultural Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at the Kai. Rajaram Marathe College of Agriculture, India

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Academic Background:

  • B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Horticulture (Fruit Science), Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli
  • Ph.D. in Horticulture (Fruit Science), Anand Agricultural University, Anand

Professional Experience:

  • Assistant Professor with 2 years of experience in teaching and research in Horticulture

Research Projects:

  • Effect of pruning time and fertilizer doses on growth, yield and quality of Phalsa cv. Local
  • Impact of Integrated Nutrient Management on Yield, Soil, and Plant Nutrient Status in Sweet Orange (Citrus sinensis L.) cv. Phule Mosambi

Professional Memberships:

  • Society of Agricultural Research and Management
  • Indian Society of Alliums
  • Society for Advancement in Agriculture, Horticulture and Allied Sectors

Areas of Research:

  • Horticulture

Publication Top Noted:

Paper Title: Effect of different sources of nitrogen on fruit quality and shelf life of custard apple (Annona squamosa L.) cv. Sindhan

Authors: R Jangid, MM Masu, P Bhattacharjee, OS Warang
Journal : Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry
Year: 2021
Authors: P Bhattacharjee, O Warang, S Das, S Das
Journal: Current World Environ

Authors: OS Warang, PM Haldankar, YR Parulekar, BR Salvi, SA Chavan, NV Dalvi, SB Thorat, AV Bhuwad

Journal: Bulletin of Environment, Pharmacology and Life Sciences

Year: 2019
citations: 5
Authors: Dharmendra Kumar Gautam, Omkar Warang, G Ranganna, Harish Chandra Yadav, Budhesh Pratap Singh, Satyendra Verma
Journal: International Journal of Environment and Climate Change
Authors: OS Warang, NI Shah, NJ Jadav
Journal: Journal of Applied Horticulture
Year :2023