CURRICULUM VITAE PERSONAL PROFILE Phyllis W. Muturi Nationality: Kenyan Date of birth: 15 th March 1980

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1 CURRICULUM VITAE PERSONAL PROFILE Name: Phyllis W. Muturi Nationality: Kenyan Date of birth: 15 th March 1980 Gender: Female Language: English and Kiswahili Address: P.O. Box Embu Telephone: +254 (020) EDUCATION : Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Plant Breeding and Biotechnology (by course work and research), Makerere University, Uganda. Thesis Title: Resistance to the African and spotted stem borers in sorghum : Master of Science in Crop Protection, University of Nairobi, Kenya. Thesis title; Participatory evaluation of sweet potato varieties for response to virus infection in Central Kenya : Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Honors.) University of Nairobi : Certificate for Secondary Education, Mary Leakey Girls School (B + PLUS) : Certificate for Primary Education, Kerwa Primary School EXPERTISE Over five years teaching experience in universities Over five years practical experience in dryland cereals research Team player and networked with scientists from public and private sectors Fundraised, conducted participatory research and disseminated research findings to stakeholders Computer proficient in Microsoft office suite and data analysis using Genstat software GRANTS /FELLOWSHIPS/ SPONSORSHIPS Co-principal investigator in a proposal entitled Developing a Secure Food System Based on Well Adapted Pearl Millet Genotypes in Appropriate Crop Mixtures submitted to National Council of Science and Technology in response to 5 th Call Women Scientists African Women in Agricultural Research and Development Fellowship Doctoral Finalization Grant from Carnegie Corporation of New York, USA, 2013 Full sponsorship by Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) to train in Doctor of Philosophy in Plant Breeding and Biotechnology in Makerere University, Uganda Full sponsorship by RUFORUM to train in MSc. in Crop Protection at the University of Nairobi, Kenya Full sponsorship by CTA Netherlands to attend the 10th African Crop Science Conference in Maputo, Mozambique in 2011 Sponsored by FAO and RUFORUM to attend the 8 th African Crop Science Conference in El-Minia Egypt, 2007 Sponsored by Institut Des Sciences Agronomiques Du Rwanda (ISAR) to participate in the First National Conference in Kigali, Rwanda, 2007 WORKSHOPS / SHORT COURCES ATTENDED African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) Eastern Africa Regional Progress Monitoring Workshop, April 8-9, 2015, Nairobi E-learning Platform training on 12 th February 2015, Embu University College 1

2 Training on Pedagogy at Embu University College, 1-3 rd Sept AWARD monitoring meeting held at Kenya school of monetary studies, Nairobi on Oct. 29 th 1 st Nov Genotyping-by sequencing course held at BecA Hub Nairobi, Kenya 6 th 9 th /8/2013 Proposal Writing Course held in Speke Resort, Uganda June 26 th July 2 nd 2013 Mentoring Orientation Workshop held in Safari Park Hotel, Kenya 19 th 22 nd /2/2013 Scientific Communication Course held at Kenyatta University, Kenya 2 nd - 6 th /7/ 2012 Scientific Data Management and Journal Publishing workshop held at Royal Suites on 14 th -23 rd July 2011, Kampala, Uganda Application of Molecular Markers in Crop Improvement held at BecA Hub at ILRI, Nairobi, Kenya from 29 th November to 3 rd December 2010 Enhancing Conservation and Use of Neglected and Underutilised Species held at Kenyatta University, Kenya from 26 th -28 th July 2010 Personal Mastery and Soft Skills workshop held at Egerton University, Kenya from 13 th - 23 rd July 2009 Biosafety workshop held at Makerere University, Uganda from June 15 th -18 th 2009 PUBLICATIONS 1. Muturi, P.W. Mgonja M. and Rubaihayo P, Identification of new sorghum genotypes resistant to the African and spotted Stem borers. International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, pp 1 of 9 2. Muturi PW, Rubaihayo P, Mgonja M, Kyamanywa S, Sharma HC and Hash CT, Novel source of sorghum tolerance to the African stem borer, Busseola fusca. African Journal of Plant Science Vol. 6(11), pp Muturi P.W, Rubaihayo P, Mgonja M, Kyamanywa S, Kibuka J and Sharma HC, New sources of resistance to spotted stem borer, Chilo partellus in sorghum. Int. J. Agr. & Agri. R. Vol. 2, No. 8, p Mwololo J.K., Mburu M.K.W., Muturi P.W., Performance of sweet potato varieties across environments in Kenya. Int. J. Agr. & Agri. R. Vol. 2, No. 10, p Muturi, P.W., Mwololo, J.K., Munyiri, S.W., Rubaihayo P., Munyua, J.K., Mgonja M., Manyasa E. and Kiarie N, A perspective on proteomics: Current applications, challenges and potential uses. Agriculture and biology journal of North America, Vol. 1, Issue 5: J.K. Mwololo, P.W. Muturi, S.W. Munyiri and J.K. Munyua, An overview of advancement in bioinformatics and its application in functional genomics. Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences. Vol. 6, Issue 3: J.K. Mwololo, H.G Karaya, P.W. Muturi, S.W. Munyiri and J.K. Munyua, Utilization of proteins and nucleic acids in the study of gene function: A comparative review. Journal of Applied Biosciences, 30: J. K. Mwololo, P. W. Muturi, M. W. K. Mburu, R.W. Njeru, N. Kiarie, J. K.Munyua E. M. Ateka, R. W. Muinga and R. E. Kapinga, Additive main effects and multiplicative interaction analysis of genotype x environmental interaction among sweet potato genotypes. Journal of Animal & Plant Sciences. Vol. 2, Issue 3: PAPERS IN CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS 1. Muturi PW, Mgonja M and Rubaihayo P, Resistance of sorghum to indigenous stem borers. Paper presented in the 11 th African Crop Science Society conference held on October 2013, Entebbe, Uganda 2. Muturi PW, Rubaihayo P, Kyamanywa S, Mgonja M and Sharma H C, Performance of Selected Grain Sorghum Genotypes for Improved Food Security and Livelihoods. Paper presented in the 3 rd RUFORUM Biennial Conference, September, Entebbe, Uganda 2

3 3. Muturi P W, Rubaihayo P, Kyamanywa S and Mgonja M, Sources of resistance to Busseola fusca and Chilo partellus in sorghum for improved food security and livelihoods. Paper presented at the 10 th African Crop Science Society Conference held at Maputo, Mozambique on October 4. Muturi, P.W. Mburu, M.W.K. Mwololo, J.K. Ateka, E. M. Njeru, R. W and Kiarie, N, Response of Sweet potato to whitefly resistance. Paper presented in agro 2011 University of Nairobi held at College of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences on 26 th -28 th September 5. Muturi P.W., Mburu M.W.K., Njeru R.W., Kiarie N., Munyua J.K., Ateka E.M., Muinga R.W., Kapinga R.E. and Lemaga B. Screening for tolerance in selected sweetpotato germplasm to Sweetpotato Virus Disease in Kenya Presented at the Regional Universities Forum Biennial Meeting, April 23 rd - 27 th, 2007, Mangochi, Malawi. 6. Mwololo J.K., Muturi P.W., Mburu M.W.K., Njeru R.W., Kiarie N., Munyua J.K., Ateka E.M., Muinga R.W and Kapinga R.E. Participatory evaluation of sweetpotato production in Kirinyaga and Kwale districts in Kenya Presented at the Regional Universities Forum Biennial Meeting, April 23 rd - 27 th, 2007, Mangochi, Malawi. 7. Muturi P.W., Mwololo J.M., Mburu M.W.K., Njeru R.W., Kiarie N., Munyua J.K., Ateka E.M., Muinga R.W. and Kapinga R.E. Strategies for maintaining sweetpotato nurseries free from insect vectors that spread Sweet potato Virus Disease. African Crop Science Society Conference proceedings 2007, Vol. 8 pp PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE To date: Lecturer/Researcher, School of Agriculture, Embu University College Developing and maintaining soft copies of updated teaching materials for all the units assigned Teaching course units in my expertise Setting, marking and return of course assessment tests and examinations within deadline Research and dissemination of research findings Participation in community outreach programmes and Departmental activities Other University responsibilities Programme advisor, BSc. Agriculture Examination Co-ordinator, Department of Agricultural Resource Management Secretary to the School of Agriculture Academic Board Secretary to the School of Agriculture Post Graduate Board University Committees Awards and Honours Committee Environmental Health and Safety Committee National Cohesion and Integration Mainstreaming Committee Short-term consultancies Trained post graduate students on research proposal development; University of Nairobi in 2013 Developed a banana production manual for farmers in collaboration with University of Nairobi and Kenya Agricultural Research Institute in 2013 Reviewed a manuscript entitled "Antibiosis Mechanism of Resistance to Larger Grain Borer in Maize" International Maize and Wheat Improvement Centre, Nairobi in 2013 Team leader in a national banana survey to map banana production, marketing and the competitiveness of the value chain actors in Kenya, 2012 Edited a technical report on remodeling agriculture training to empower the youth to rekindle and sustain professionalism needed to industrialize Kenya for University of Nairobi in

4 : PhD Research Scholar at International Crops Research Institute for Semi Arid Tropics (ICRISAT, Nairobi) Designed experiments and layouts Data collection, analysis and report writing Organised, planted and managed seed increase activities Participated in organisation of farmer field days and dissemination of information to stakeholders 2012: Part-time lecturer, Chuka University, Meru County Facilitated annual crops, soil science, pastures and fodder management and crop production full courses Planned and organised for practicals Evaluated students by administering continuous assessment tests and final examinations : Teaching in the Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection, University of Nairobi, Kenya Prepared teaching materials and identify objectives in assigned courses Facilitated Plant Breeding and Biotechnology, Principles of Crop Protection, Plant Pathology, Crop Physiology and Seed Technology courses Evaluated students by administering examinations at the end of the course Guided undergraduate students in special projects Provided counseling to individuals regarding career development : Trainer at Dudutech Kenya Limited, Naivasha Contributed to designing communication and training materials for diverse target groups Participated in development of strategic plans to accomplish task and meet objectives Trained and assessed trainees on work-based training courses and wrote reports Evaluation of training feedback to monitor course effectiveness and improvement Developed training materials for different courses Contributed to revision of programmes to adapt to changes in the work place : Graduate/Teaching Assistant at University of Nairobi, Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection Taught Principles of Crop Protection course OTHER APPROPRIATE SKILLS Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Analytical, self motivated, diligent and a team player Flexible and effectively work with minimum supervision Well-organized, results oriented, able to meet deadlines and reliable Excellent facilitation skills and ability to work well in multidisciplinary teams Ability to manage high-level relationships with collaborating organizations/partners PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS American Society of Agronomy Crop Science Society of America Soil Science Society of America 4

5 African Crop Science Society Plant Breeding and Genetics Network COMMUNITY OUTREACH Mentoring students Participating in community development projects REFEREES Prof. Daniel Mugendi Njiru Principal Embu University College P.O. Box Embu Phone: Prof. John Wangai Kimenju Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection; University of Nairobi P.O. Box , Nairobi Cell phone: Dr. Mary A. Mgonja International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics P.O. Box , Nairobi Kenya Cell: