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CURRICULUM VITAE

1. PERSONAL DETAILS

Name : Dr. Christopher Munyao Nyamai

Office Address: University of Nairobi, Geology Dept., P.O. Box 30197, Nairobi, Kenya. Home Address: P.O. Box 33513-00600 Ngara, Nairobi, Kenya Email: [email protected] ; Tel: 0722-813873; Fax: 254 20 - 4449539 Date and Place of Birth: 15.03.58, Machakos, Kenya. Marital status: Married Nationality: Kenyan

2. EDUCATIONAL PROFILE

I. Tertiary Level Doctor of Philosophy, University of Nairobi, 1999

Master of Science (Geology & Mineralogy), University of Helsinki, 1989 Bachelor of Science (Geology), University of Nairobi, Faculty of Science, 1983

Diploma (Extractive Metallurgy), University of Tohuku, Institute of Advanced Materials & Mineral Processing, Japan, 1994

II. Secondary & Primary Level EAACE "A" levels (3Ps 1S) Kericho High School, Kericho, 1978

EACE "O" levels - Division 1, , Ofafa Jericho Secondary School, Nairobi, 1976

CPE - St. Patricks Primary School, Nairobi, 1972


3. COURSES AND TRAINING ATTENDED

2012 Research and Grant Proposal Writing, UNES, UoN

2012 Basic Counselling Skills Awareness Course, Chiromo Campus, UoN.

2008 Project Management Course Chiromo Campus, University of Nairobi. 2008 Geological Data Management Remote Sensing. Institute of Royal Museum of

central Africa, Tervuren, Belgium.

2007 Effective Scientific Communication and Publishing, Chiromo Campus

2002 Basic Regional Training Course on Isotope Hydrology (C7-RAF-8.034-006/01) held in Kampala, Uganda.

1997- 1998 Advanced training in computer based Geological Data Management course at

the Institute of Royal Museum of central Africa, Tervuren, Belgium. In: The

use of spreadsheets; The use of Tabular database mamangement;

Georeferencing; Geographical Information Systems; Defination, storage and

processing of typical geological data.

1993-1994 Advanced training in metallurgy and mineral processing course at the Institute

of Advanced Materials & Processing, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan

1986-1987 On the job training (X-ray diffraction methods, mineral separation techniques, Geochemistry and ore microscopy) at the Geological Survey of Finland.

4. OTHER EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Certificate in Ore Microscopy course (Nairobi) Certificate in Metallographic & Mineralogical Specimen Preparation (Helsinki) Certificate in Metallurgy and Mineral Processing (Japan) Cerificate on GIS Applications

IAEA Certificate (Isotope Hydrology). Certificate in Geological Data Management (Belgium) Cerificate in Remote Sensing (Belgium).

5. WORKING EXPERIENCE

April 2003 Promoted to Senior Lecturer designation.

March, 2000 Promoted to a Lecturer designation


April 2000 Part-time Lecturer, Department of Architecture, Jomo Kenyatta University of

Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) Sept. 1995 Employed as an Assistant Lecturer, Department of Geology, University of

Nairobi.

1990-to Employed by the University of Nairobi, Geology Department, as a Tutorial

Sept. 1995 Fellow

1983-1990 Employed by the Ministry of Environment & Natural Resources, Mines and

Geological Dept., as a Geologist and deployed in the Mineralogical,

Sedimentological and Dimension stone Laboratories to carry out mineralogical

research studies within the Kenya-Finland Industrial Minerals Project.

6. ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE

Chairman, Department of Geology Re-appointed from April 23, 2012 for a 2nd term.

Chairman, Department of Geology Appointed in April 22, 2009.

Chairman, Board of Governers, Kiaoni Secondary School, Kibwezi 2006-2012

Executive Director, Urafiki-Kenya Non Govermental Organization 2004 to date

7. TEACHING EXPERIENCE

A teaching experience of 20 YEARS.

8. SUPERVISION OF POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS

8.1 Ph.D SUPERVISION (Ongoing)

Aaron Waswa Kuthukulu (2011). Petrology, Tectonometamorphic setting and Genesis of Iron ore deposits in the Mozambique Belt segment in Mutomo-Ikutha area, south eastern Kenya.

(Co-supervisors Prof. E. Mathu; Dr. D. Ichangi; Prof. W.M. Ngecu)

Wamalwa Ruth (2012). Determination of future Productivity, Challenges of Production, and Impacts on Air Quality of the Alkaria Geothermal area, Kenya Rift Valley.

(Co-supervisors Prof. E. Odada; Dr. J. Mulwa)


8.2 MSC SUPERVISION (to completion)

Mibei, G.K. (2012). Use of Alteration minerals and Thermal fluids in Geothermal Conceptual Modelling: Case study of Alkaria Geothermal Field in Kenya Rift Valley. Student Reg. No. I56/78011/09.

Suwai Janet (2012). Assessment of vulnability of groundwater to pollution in the Lake Nakuru Basin, Kenya Rift Valley, using the PI method. (submitting in June 2012)

Okech A. Emily (2012). Anthropogenic Influence on Surface and Groundwater Quality in Lake Nakuru Basin, Kenya Rift Valley. I56/ 8527/06.

Joshua Mwenda Ngechu (2012). Assessment of rock maturity in the Lamu basin based on well distribution, total organic carbon (TOC) levels, Kerogen type, Hydrogen-Oxygen Indices, and Hydrocarbon shows. Reg. No. I56/63957/2010 (Co-Supervisor, Dr. D. Ichangi)

Muga Jessica (2012). Establishing the Origin of the cold fluid incursion into the Olkaria Well Reservoir, Kenya Rift Valley. (Co-supervisors Prof. Ngecu; Dr. E. Dindi; Dr. J. Mulwa)

Wamalwa, R. (2011) Assessment of the Potential Impacts of coal mining on water Resources in Mui basin, Kitui County in Eastern Kenya. Student Reg. No. I56/60586. (Co-supervisor Prof. D. Olago)

Kanda, I.K. (2010). Aquifer Stratigraphy and Hydrogeochemistry of the Lake Nakuru Basin, Central Kenya Rift. Student Reg. No. I56/8526/06. (Co-supervisor Prof. D. Olago)

8.3 MSC SUPERVISION (on-going)

Abigail Wamunyu (2011). Geological Setting, Geochemistry and Mineralogy of Tsavorites in the Davis Mine, Mwatate Area, Taita Taveta District, SE Kenya. Reg. No. I56/65174/2010 (Co-supervisor Dr. D. Ichangi)

Inguza, G. Mulusa (2011). Effects of sea water intrusion on the chemistry of hotspring water: A case study of the Mwanayamala Hotsprings and the Indian Ocean in comparison with Lake Bogoria Hotsprings in the Kenya Rift. (Co-supervisor Dr. D. Olago)


9. TEACHING & COURSES HAVING TAUGHT AT THE UNIVERSITY LEVEL

CCS 005 - Environmental Geology

BAR 2205 Physical Environment

BDS 105 - Materials

SGL 101 - Materials of the Earth

SGL 201 - Principles of Mineralogy

SGL 202 - Systematic Mineralogy

SGL 301 - Igneous Petrology

SGL 302 - Metamorphic Petrology

SGL 308 - Introduction to Geological Mapping

SGL 401 - Geological Field Mapping Project SGL 511 - Economic Mineral Deposits

SGL 502 Metamorphic Petrology

SGL 538 Geodynamic and Plate Tectonics

10. CONSULTANCIES

1. Consultancy on Hydrogeological Survey works for Kenya School of Monitary Studies. Value Ksh.170,000.00 (CBK REF NO. CBK/11/10/6025). Partipants Involved- Department of Geology through Dr. Z. Kuria and Dr. C.M. Nyamai (Period August 2012).

2. Consultancy on Geotechnical Survey works for Kenya School of Monitary Studies. Value Ksh.1,858,320.00 (CBK REF NO. CBK/11/10/4915). Partipants Involved- Department of Geology through Prof. J. Barongo, Prof. E.M. Mathu, Dr. Z. Kuria, Dr. J. Mulwa, Mr. Mugo (Topographic survey). (Period August 2010/February 2011).

3. Consultancy on Mineral Exploration for Iron ore deposits in Kitui area for Kenrock Mining Company. Value Ksh. 450,000. Participants involved Mr. A. Waswa, J. Maingi & C. Mutune (2011).

4. Training of Sudanese Students by Department of Geology through USAID support. Value USD 42,000. Partcipants involved- Teaching staff, Dept. Of Geology (2007).

5. Consultancy on Geological mapping, Petrographic and Mineral Identification for Mt. Elgon and Karura forest areas - Kenya Museum (USD 1,500).


11. EXAMINERSHIP

Appointed as External Examiner at Makerere University, Department of Geology for three years (2009-2011)

12. EXAMINATION OF THESES:

Ph.D Theses:

1. Otwoma, David (2012). Ph.D Thesis entitled An investigation of the Radioecplogy of the Carbonatite deposits in the Homa Mountain region in South Nyamza, Kenya. University of Nairobi. Reg. No. I80/80187/2010

2. Surya Rao, P. (2010). Ph.D Thesis entitled Hydrogeochemistry and groundwater quality in a River Basin of Andra Pradesh, India.Andhra University, India.

3. Wabomba, John Namakwa (2010) Ph.D Thesis entitled Single and Multi-component Metal Ion Sorption on a Micaceous Mineral of Kenyan Origin Student Registration No. I80/7788/2005, University of Nairobi.

4. Joseph K. Lelon (2008). Ph.D Thesis entitles Effect of micronutrients uptake by Acacia Senegal Varieties on Gum Arabica quality under Arid and Semi Arid Conditions. Student Registration No. I80/7953/1996, University of Nairobi.

5. Thuita Thenya (2006). Ph.D Thesis entitled Analysis of Macrophyte Biomass Productivity, Utilization and its Impact on Various Ecotypes of Yala Swamp, Lake Victoria Basin, Kenya. Student Registration No. I/80/8568/03

MSc Theses:

6. Elizabeth Nthambi (2009). MSc Thesis entitled Analysis of Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBS) in sediments and water in Nairobi River. Student Registration N0.I56/7799/2006, University of Nairobi.

7. John Kairu Ndathe (2009). MSc Thesis entitled The uptake and tolerance levels of selected heavy metak ions and their distribution in sweet potato plants (Ipomoea batatas) under in vitro conditions. Student registration No. I56/8298/05, University of Nairobi.

8. Ejidio N. Ngigi (2006) MSc Thesis entitled Assessment of Internal Exposures from Ingestion of Geophagic Materials found in some parts of Kenya . Student Registration No. I/56/7064/2001, University of Nairobi.

9. Kinyanjui, D. Mwangi (2005). Msc Dissertation entitled Palynology and Heavy Metals in the Sediments and Waters of the Ondiri Swamp, Kikuyu, Kenya: Pat Influences, Present Practices and Future Needs. University of Nairobi..


10. Gideon Mbithi Kivengea (2005).- MSc Thesis entitled The Distribution, Abundance and Exploitation of Crayfish (Procambrus Clarkii) in Lake Naivasha, Kenya, University of Nairobi.

11. Alex Awuor Ogacho (2002) - MSc Thesis entitled Effects of Corchorus Olitorius Derived Binder on Functional Properties and Thermal Shock Resistance of a Kaolinite Refractory Student Registration No. I/56/7694/96, University of Nairobi.

13. MEMBERSHIP TO MANAGEMENT BOARDS, COMMITTESS OF UoN

2009 to date Member, CBPS College Management Board 2009- to date Member, School of Physical Sciences Management Board. 2003 to 2009 Departmental Subject Co-ordinator, Open & Distant Leaning officer 2005- 2008 University of Nairobi representative appointee, Natural Stones

Technical Committee, Kenya Bureau of Standards 2000 to 2007 Geology Departmental Examination officer 1998 2000 Geology Departmental Timetabling officer 1994 - 1996 Departmental representative officer - Collage (CBPS) Show committee

14. PROFESSIONAL DUTIES

June 2012 Interview Panel Member, Tullow Oil Scholarship scheme, British Council.

2010- 2012 Geological Society of Kenya Professional committee

2009 - 2011 University of Nairobi representative appointee, Geotechnics Technical

Committee in Manufacturing/ services sector, Kenya Bureau of Standards

2009 2012 Geological Society of Kenya representative appointee, Natural Stones

Technical Committee, Kenya Bureau of Standards

2010-2011 Member of Geologists Registration Board

2008 Member, Kenya National Committee on the International Year of Planet Earth.

1989-1990 Member of the Government/ University Iron ore exploration special project in Kenya within various geological terrains (Nyayo Car Project).

15. MEMBERSHIP OF LEARNED PROFESSIONAL BODIES

2000-2012 Geological Society of Kenya (MEMBER) 2009- 2011 Geologists Registration Board (Registered Geologist)


2005-2012 Geological Society of Africa (Member) 2002 - 2005 Mining & Metallurgical Society of Japan (MMIJ)

16. ACADEMIC PUBLICATIONS

I. REFEREED Journal Articles

Nyamai, C.M. in Feneyrol J., Giuliani G., Ohnestetter D., Fallick A.E., Malisa, E., Le Goff, E., Pardieu, V., Ichangi D., Simonet C., Omito E. Saul M. et al. (2012). Worldwide tsavorite deposits: new aspects and perspectives. J. Gemological Society. (In press).

Ambrose, H.S., Nyamai,C.M., Mathu, E.M., Williams, M.A.J. 2007. Geology, Geochemistry, and Stratigraphy of Lemudongo Formation, Kenya Rift Valley. Kirtlandia, Vol. 56, pp 53-64

Ambrose, H.S., Bell, C.J., Bernor, R.L, Deino, A., Mathu, E.M., Nyamai C.M., Saegusa, H., Manthi, F.K., Williams, M.J., Kyule, M.D., Leslea, J.H. et al 2007. The Paleoecology and Paleogeographic Context of Lemudongo Locality 1, a Late Miocene Terrestrial Fossil Site in Southern Kenya. Kirtlandia, Vol. 56, pp 38-52.

Ngecu, W.M., Nyamai, C.M. and Erima, G. 2004. The extent and Significance of mass-movements in Eastern Africa: Case studies of some major landslides in Uganda and Kenya. Environmental Geology, Vol. 46, pp 1123-1133.

Nyamai, C.M., Mathu, E.M., Wallbrecher, E. and Opiyo-Akech. 2003. A reappraisal of the geology, structures and tectonics of the Mozambique Belt in Kenya, east of the rift system. African Journal of Science and Technology (AJST), Vol. 4, No.2, pp 51-71

Nyamai, C.M., Surapunt, S. and Itagaki, K. 2002. Phase relations in the Cu2S-FeS-ZnS and Cu2S-PbS-ZnS Ternary Systems at 1473 K : Extraction of Zinc from sulfide ore using liquid copper as a reagent. Canadian Institute of Mining (CIM) Bulletin (March 2002 issue).

Mathu, E.M., Nyamai, C.M. and W.M. Ngecu. 2002. Environmental degradation through quarrying: a case study in Tala-Kangaundo area, central Kenya. Africa Geoscience Review, Vol. 9, No. 4, pp. 385-395.

Nyamai, C.M., Mathu, E.M., Wallbrecher, E. and Opiyo-Akech. 2001. A reappraisal of the geology, structures and tectonics of the Mozambique Belt east of the Kenyan Rift System. Gondwana Research, Vol. 4, No.4.


Nyamai, C.M. and Haapala, I. 2001. Petrochemistry of the melilite-bearing Uncompahgrite and Turjaite rocks from south Rangwe complex, western Kenya. Documenta Naturae No. 136, Munich.

Nyamai, C.M. and Haapala, I. 2001. A comparison of the uncomphagrite and turjaite mineralogy (phlogopite, melilite, etc.) of the south Nyanza district, western Kenya with similar rock complexes in Asia, Australia and America. Gondwana Research, Vol. 4, No.4, p.719

Nyamai, C.M., Opiyo-Akech, N., Gaciri, S.J., and Fujimaki, H. 2000. Structures, Metamorphism and Geochronology of the Mozambique belt metamorphic and intrusive rocks from Matuu-Masinga area, central Kenya. African Journal of Science and Technology (AJST), Science and Engineering Series, Vol. 1, No.1, pp 47-55.

Nyamai, C.M., Opiyo-Akech, N., Gaciri, S.J., and Fujimaki, H. 1999. Geochemistry and Tectonomagmatic affinities of the Mozambique belt intrusive rocks in Matuu- Masinga area, central Kenya. Gondwana Research, Vol.2, pp. 387-399.

Surapunt, S., Nyamai, C.M., Hino, M. and Itagaki, K. 1995. Phase relations and Distributions of minor elements in the Cu-Zn-S, Cu-Fe-S and Cu-Pb-S Systems at 1473K. Metallurgical Review of MMIJ, Vol. 12, No. 2, 84-97.

II. REFEREED PROCEEDINGS

Nyamai, C.M., Gaciri, S.J., Opiyo-Akech, N., Johansson, B., and Sato,Y. 2002. Conditions of Pyroxene Crystallization and Thermobarometry of the Neoproterozoic Mozambique belt rocks of Matuu-Masinga area, central Kenya. In C.M. Nyamai and M. Maimba (Eds): Proceedings of the 8th and 9th Regional Conference of the Geology of Kenya, Publication of the Geological Society of Kenya.

Nyamai, C.M., Opiyo-Akech, N., Gaciri, S.J., Johansson, B., and Sato,Y. 2000. Petrography, mineral chemistry and thermobarometry of the Neoporoterozoic Mozambique belt rocks of Matuu-Masinga area, central Kenya. In: Proceedings of the International seminar UNESCO-IUGS-IGCP-368, Geological Survey of India Special Publication No. 57, pp. 296-316.

Nyamai, C.M. 1995. Petrography and Geochemistry of Mozambique Belt rocks of the Matuu area, central Kenya.In: Geology for Sustainable Development, Proceedings of the International Field mapping held in the Zambezi (Zambia) and Mozambique (Malawi) Belts, UNESCO, IGCP Project 348, Bulletin, 10, 154-155

Nyamai, C.M., Mathu, E.M. and Ngecu, W.M. 1993 . A review of the geology of the Mozambique Belt in Kenya. In: Peters, J.W., Kesse, G.O. and Acquah, P.C., (Eds.), Proceedings of the 9th International Geological Conference of the Geological Society of Africa - Regional trends in African Geology, pp 334-347. Accra, Ghana, 1992.


Gaciri, S.J., Altherr, R., Nyamai, C.M. and Mathu, E.M. 1993. Distribution of elements in mineral pairs from Mozambique belt rocks of Matuu area, central Kenya. In: Opiyo-Akech, N. (Ed.), Proceedings of the 5th Conference of the Geology of Kenya Geology for Sustainable Development, pp 57-62. UNEP/UNESCO, Nairobi.

III. BOOK CHAPTERS

Mingala, O.J., Nyamai, C.M. and Phillip, C. 2009. Sub-regional/Regional Organizations and Popular Social Enginnering in Africa: Empowering young people and the spirit of volunteerism (civic service). In: A. Amuwo, H. Pul and I. O. Adadevoh (Eds.) Civil Society, Governance and Integration in Africa. Development Policy Management Forum (DMPF), 243-248.

IV. PUBLISHED MANUALS

Nyamai, C.M., Ngecu, W.M. and Kianji, G. 2010. SGL 308: Introduction to Geological Mapping, Lecture series. Nairobi University Press. pp 115.

Nyamai, C.M. 2004. SGL 201: Principles of Mineralogy, Lecture series. Nairobi University Press, 119 pp.

Nyamai, C.M. 2003. SGL 101: Materials of the Earth, Lecture series. Nairobi University Press, 110pp.

17. ABSTRACTS IN REFEREED JOURNALS

Nyamai, C.M., Mathu, E.M., Kirera, F.M., Jillani, N.E. and Malit, N.R. 2001. New fossilferous sites in Gatarakwa, central Kenya : Their geological setting, stratigraphy, and contribution to palaeontological research in East Africa. Journal of The Geoscience Society of Camerron, Vo. 1, No.1A, pp. 80-81.

Mathu, E.M., Nyamai, C.M. and Ngecu, W.M. 1991. Proterozoic Island arc tectonism in the Kenyan Mozambique belt East of Nairobi? International Field workshop on the crustal evolution of the Mozambique belt of Eastern Africa, Tanzania. In: Geology for Sustainable Development, UNESCO, IGCP Project 348, Newsletter/ Bulletin 8.

Ngecu, W.M., Mathu, E.M. and Nyamai, C.M. 1991. Structures and tectonics of the Mozambique belt in Kenya. In: Geology for Sustainable Development, UNESCO, IGCP Project 348, Newsletter/Bulletin 8.


18. OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS TO LITERATURE

Nyamai, C.M. 2000. University-Industry collaboration: a strategy for rapid development. In: Regional workshop on Tertiary sector Geoscience Education in Sothern Africa Building regional networks on local expertise (Vasconcelos, L Ed.), Dept. Of Gology, University press of Eduardo Mondlane Uiversity, Maputo, Mozambique, pp 77-81.

Nyamai, C.M. 1999. Crustal evolution of the Neoproterozoic Mozambique belt rocks in Matuu-Masinga area, central Kenya: Implications to their tectonic setting and potential mineralization. Ph.D Degree Thesis, University of Nairobi, Kenya.

Nyamai, C.M. 1989. The mineralogy of the Uncomphagrites and Turjaites alkaline silicate rocks from South Rangwa Alkaline Complex, western Kenya. MSc. Thesis, University of Helsinki, Finland.

19. EDITORSHIP TO PUBLICATIONS

C.M. Nyamai and M. Maimba (Eds, 2000): Proceedings of the 8th and 9th Regional Conference of the Geology of Kenya, Publication of the Geological Society of Kenya.

20. REFEREES

Prof. Eliud M. Mathu Ag. Dean, School of Earth Sciences, South Eastern University College, P.O. Box 170-90200, Kitui, Kenya.

Email: [email protected] Tel: (+254) 0722 996179

Prof. Eng. Kimio Itagaki, Institute of Multidisciplinary Research for Advanced Materials, Tohoku University, 1,1 Katahira, 2-Chome, Aobaku SENDAI 980-8577, Japan. Fax No. 81 22-261-0938 Telex No. 0852 233 SENKEN J.

Prof. N. Opiyo-Akech Geology Department, University of Nairobi, P.O. Box 30197, Nairobi, Kenya Email: [email protected]

Tel: +254 722768535.