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

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

Professional Profile

🌟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. Pramesh Devanna, Agricultural Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur, Karnataka, India

Profiles

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Goolge Scholar

🎓Education

Ph.D. in Plant Pathology
ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi (2009-2012)

M.Sc. in Plant Pathology
ICAR-IARI, New Delhi, India (2007-2009)

B.Sc. in Agriculture
University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore, India (2002-2006)

👨‍🏫 Professional Experience

🔬 Senior Scientist
University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur, Karnataka, India

10/2021 – Present: Leads research, field trials, and postgraduate programs. Manages lab activities and supervises student research.

🧪 Scientist Senior Scale
University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur, Karnataka, India

10/2016 – 09/2021: Directed research programs and managed projects, teaching plant pathology courses.

🔬 Scientist
University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur, Karnataka, India

10/2012 – 09/2016: Conducted rice pathology experiments, managed field surveys, and implemented disease management strategies.

🌍 Visiting Scientist
North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA

03/2022 – 06/2022: Collaborated on research and training programs.

🔬Research Interests

🔍 Plant Disease Management: Exploring disease diagnostics, host plant resistance, and pathogenomics.

🌾 Host-Pathogen Interactions: Investigating molecular mechanisms and developing resistant plant varieties.

🌿 Tissue Culture: Utilizing techniques for pathogen research and plant improvement.

🏆Honors and Awards

NAAS-Associateship-2023 – National Academy of Agricultural Sciences

Sir Syed Ahmed Khan Memorial Award – Indian Phytopathological Society

Research Excellence Award-2020 – Institute of Scholars, Bangalore

Incentive Awards (2019 & 2021) – University of Agricultural Sciences Raichur

Young Scientists Award (2018) – Society for Agriculture and Innovation and Development

Scientist of the Year Award-2017 – National Environmental Science Academy

Best Young Scientist Award-2016 – Pearl Foundation

Publications📝

Refinement of rice blast disease resistance QTLs and gene networks through meta-QTL analysis

Authors: Devanna, B.N., Sucharita, S., Sunitha, N.C., Rajashekara, H., Sharma, T.R.

Journal: Scientific Reports

Year: 2024

The interaction of fungicides and nitrogen dose under two crop establishment methods influences the severity of brown spot disease in rice

Authors: Pramesh, D., Raghunandana, A., Harish, M.N., Manjunatha, C., Sunilkumar, V.P.

Journal: Crop Protection

Year: 2024

Identification and characterization of multiple fungal pathogens associated with brown spot disease of rice in India

Authors: Pramesh, D., Prasannakumar, M.K., Raghunandana, A., Kunduru, B., Manjunatha, C.

Journal: 3 Biotech

Year: 2024

EFFICACY OF SOME INSECTICIDES AGAINST THRIPS AND YELLOW MITES IN CHILLI

Authors: Poornima, G., Harischandra, N.R., Pramesh, D., Bheemanna, M., Prabhuraj, A.

Journal: Indian Journal of Entomology

Year: 2024

Stalk rot species diversity and molecular phylogeny associated with diseased maize in India

Authors: Harish, J., Venkateshbabu, G., Prasannakumar, M.K., Lohithaswa, H.C., Jambhulkar, P.P.

Journal: World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology

Year: 2024

Field-scale efficacy of bioformulations, bioagents, and fungicides for controlling rice false smut disease: an integrated approach

Authors: Alase, S., Pramesh, D., Prasanna Kumar, M.K., Sharanabasav, H., Nagaraja, A.

Journal: Cogent Food and Agriculture

Year: 2024