Dr. Mutembei Peterson Kugeria

Contact Information

Name: Peterson Mutembei Kugeria

Position: Lecturer

Education Background

Teaching/Related Experience

Level

Qualification Name


Institution

Year


PHD

PHD inChemistry

Universityof Embu

2020   

Master


MSc in Chemistry

Kenyatta University

2013

Bachelor

Bachelor of Social Work

Egerton University

2001 

Certificate 

Certificate 

Egerton University

2000

Period


Institution


Position

2024 to Date

Tharaka University

 lecturer


2012 to 2023

Kenya Water Institute

 Part time lecture

2021-2023

Tharaka University

 Part time lecture

2015 - 2017

University of Embu

Part time lecture

2013 - 2015

Methodist University

Part time lecture

2009

Catholic University 

Deputy Dean of Students

2018 to Oct. 2021

Kamarandi Secondary

Teacher

2021 to 2023

Tonya secondary school

Teacher

2011 - 2018

Chiakariga Sec

Teacher

Trainings, Workshops And Curriculum Development

Training

Institution

Public Service Values and Ethics for Managerial Officers ,2023 April

Kenya School of Government - Embu

Chemistry teacher’s workshop,2014

Meru School

Meritorious service commendation as chemistry examiner,2013

KNEC

School Engagement Programme Participatory Planning Workshop,2009

 KEMRI/Wellcome Trust-Kilifi

Development of curriculum and curriculum Materials for Visually Impaired Learners,2009

KIE

Training & Appointment as KNEC Examiner ,2007

Pangani Girls Secondary 

Workshop on Teachers support programme,2006

Macmillan Kenya publishers Ltd

Seminar on how to criticize and discipline through positive management,2001

Egerton University

Seminar on conflict resolution,2001

Egerton University

Seminar on life skills focus for survival ,2001

Egerton University

Seminar on working smarter not harder,2000


Egerton University

Customer Service Training Course ,18/6/2021

Tharaka University


Research Publications

Research Title


Online Link


Year

PetersonMutembeiKugeria& Peter WaithakaNjoroge. Analysis of Copper Deposits in Maragwa Location in Tharaka Nithi County – Kenya. American Journal of Materials Science, 2022, 12(1): 18-24

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2022

Peterson MutembeiKugeria& PeterWaithakaNjoroge. Rutile Concentration by Reduction of Titanium Ore – Laterite Mixture Using Biomass. American Journal of Materials Science, 12(1): 1-6.

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2022


Peterson MutembeiKugeria& FidelisNgugi. Concentration of Rutile using Thermally Heated Mixture of Low Grade Ilmenite Ores with Biomass from Maragwa Location in Tharaka Nithi County Kenya. American Journal of Materials Science, 11(3):

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2022

Peterson MutembeiKugeria, PeterWaithakaNjoroge. Copper Extraction Using Aluminium in Acidic Leachage media. Journal of Chemistry and Materials research. 7(12), 27- 34.

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2020

Peterson Mutembei Kugeria, Peter Waithaka Njoroge, Sylvia Opiyo and Isaac Waweru Mwangi. Impure Hydrazone Preparation from Chicken Dung. Journal of Chemistry and Materials research, 7(12), 8-14.

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2020

Kugeria P. M., Mwangi I., Wachira J. &Njoroge P. Monitoring the extent of extraction method of copper by chicken dung leachate using aluminium electrode as an indicator, Heliyon,(5), 1-9.

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2019

Kugeria, P. M., Mwangi, I., Wachira, J., & Njoroge, P. Copper extraction by wet chemical method. Journal of Sustainable Mining, 17(4), 202–208. https:// doi.org /10.1016/ j.jsm.2018.07.003. Elsevier.

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2018

Warui, S. K., Mutembei, P. K., Muthengia, J. W. & Waithaka, P. N. (2015). Beneficiation of Iron in Thermal-Reduced Ilmenite by Magnetic Separation. International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), 4(5), 2118–2120.

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2015

Njoroge, P. W., Mutembei, P. K., Wachira, J. M., & Wanjau, R. Magnetic Concentration of Iron in Lateritic Soils from Kamahuha, Murang’a County, in Kenya using Carbon Monoxide Generated In-Situ. International Journal of Scientific Engineering and Technology, 3(8), 1043-1046.

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2014

Mutembei, P. K., Muriithi, N. T., Njoroge, P. W., & Muthengia, J. W. Effects of Temperature on Ilmenite During Concentration of Iron in Laterites Using Charcoal and Separation using Magnetic Separation. International Journal of Scientific Engineering and Technology, 3(6), pp : 707-711 711(3), 707–711.

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2014

Mutembei, P. K., Muriithi, N. T., & Muthengia, W. Iron Enrichment In Laterites Soils From Selected Regions In Kenya Using Magnetic Separation. IOSR Journal of Engineering (IOSRJEN), 04(03), 42–48.

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2014

Research Conference

Conference

Organizer

Year

Peterson MutembeiKugeriaand Peter WaithakaNjoroge. Analysis of copper deposits in Maragwa Location in Tharaka Nithi County – Kenya. 4th Annual International Research Conference. Theme: Enhancing Research and Innovation for Sustainable Development in a Dynamic Global Environment.

Tharaka University

2022

Peterson MutembeiKugeria, Naptali T. Muriithi. Jackson W. Muthengia. Iron enrichment in laterites soils from selected regions in Kenya using magnetic separation. Kenya. 4th Annual International Research Conference. Theme: Enhancing Research and Innovation for Sustainable Development in a Dynamic Global Environment.

Tharaka University

2022

Peterson MutembeiKugeria, Isaac WaweruMwangi and Peter WaithakaNjoroge, Sylvia Opiyo. Impure Hydrazone Preparation from Chicken Dung. 3rd AnnualInternational Researchconference. Theme:Integrated Research towards Sustainable Development amidst Global Crisis.

Tharaka University College

2021

Peterson MutembeiKugeria, Isaac WaweruMwangi and Peter WaithakaNjoroge. Copper extraction using in situ prepared hydrazine from chicken dung. 2nd Annual Postgraduate Seminar.

University of Embu

2019

Peterson MutembeiKugeria, Isaac WaweruMwangi and Peter WaithakaNjoroge. Investigation on alternative and locally viable method for extraction of copper from theirores using hydrazine prepared from chicken waste. 1stAnnual Postgraduate Seminar.

University of Embu

2017

Grants Award

PhD funded project: Extraction of Copper using chicken dung and concentration of titanium using biomass from ores in Maragwa Location, Tharaka Nithi County, KES1,130.600 (NRF)

Tharaka University Internal Funding: Phthalates and Their Potential Risks in Bottled Water Consumed in Tharaka Constituency, Tharaka Nithi County, KES500, 000/=.

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