Contact Information
Name: Silas Njiru Mwira
Position: Graduate Assistant
Level | Qualification Name | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
Master | Masters of Science in Biochemistry | Tharaka University | 2024 |
Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology: (Honors -Upper Division) | Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) | 2007 |
Education Background
Appointments/ Related Experience
Period | Institution | Position |
|---|---|---|
Sep 2021 - To Date | Tharaka University | Graduate Assistance / Research Assistance Biochemistry |
January 2018 - August 2021 | Avacare Pharmaceuticals Kenya ltd. | Sales and Marketing Manager |
April 2013 - December 2017 | Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Kenya ltd | Senior Medical Representative |
January 2008 - March 2013 | Madawa Pharmaceuticals Kenya ltd | Medical Representative |
Publications and Journals
Article | View Online | Year |
|---|---|---|
Silas Njiru , Alex Muthengi , Fidelis Ngugi , Regina Tende, Rael Karimi. “Correlation Between Metabolite Profiles and Resistance to Storage Bruchids (Callosobruchus spp.) in Mung Bean (Vigna radiata). A Potential Biomarker” | Ongoing | |
Silas Njiru, Alex Muthengi, Juster Mungiiria . “Assessment of Carbon Sequestration and Reflective Properties of High-Albedo C3 and C4 Plant Species: A Laboratory Approach” | 2025 | |
Silas Njiru , Alex Muthengi , Fidelis Ngugi , Regina Tende, Rael Karimi. “Metabolite Profiling of Mung Bean (Vigna radiata) Varieties Using UV-Vis Spectroscopy: A Tool for Breeding Resilience” | 2025 | |
Silas Njiru , Alex Muthengi , Fidelis Ngugi , Regina Tende, Rael Karimi. “Evaluation Of Mung Bean (Vigna Radiata) Varieties For Resistance To Bruchid (Callosobruchus Spp) Infestation Using The “No Choice Test". IOSR Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science (IOSR-JAVS) e-ISSN: 2319-2380, p-ISSN: 2319-2372. Volume 17,Issue 9 Ser. 1 (September. 2024), PP 36-41 www.iosrjournals.org. DOI: 10.9790/2380-1709013641 | 2024 | |
Alex Muthengi, Silas Njiru, Juster Mungiria; A Comparative Study of Caffeine Levels in Coffee and Cocoa in Kenyan Supermarkets and Shops Pan-African Journal of Health and Environmental Science (AHJES) Volume 3, Issue 1, 2024. | 2024 |
Conference Presentations/Proceedings
Conference | Presentation |
|---|---|
Tharaka university sixth annual international conference 29th to 31st October 2024 smart agriculture for enviromental conservation. | “Correlation Between Mung Beans (Vigna Radiata) Metabolites Profiles And Resistance To Storage Bruchids (Callosobruchus Spp) Infestations; A Potential Biomarker” |
All things Lab and Testing Expo 2024. Sarit Centre Nairobi-Kenya 3rd to 5th October 2024 | “Unlocking the Potential of Citron Melon: A Neglected Crop with Nutraceutical (Pectin-Based Prebiotics) and Agricultural Benefits, (Drought-Resistant Cultivation)”. |
International Mungbean congress Bangkok Thailand 5th to 7th March 2024. | “Evaluation Of Mung Bean (Vigna Radiata) Varieties For Resistance To Bruchid (Callosobruchus Spp) Infestation Using The “No Choice Test" |
Tharaka university fifth annual international conference 22 nd to 24th November 2023. Smart agriculture for enviromental conservation. | “Prebiotic Effects Of Pectins Extracted From Citron Melon. Citrullus lanatus .var. citroides” |
Grants/Honors/Awards
Tharaka University Internal Research Fund 2023 financial year Ksh 100,000. Project “Correlation Between Mung Beans (Vigna Radiata) Metabolites Profiles And Resistance To Storage Bruchids (Callosobruchus Spp) Infestations; A Potential Tharaka University Internal Research Fund 2023 financial year Ksh 100,000. Project “Correlation Between Mung Beans (Vigna Radiata) Metabolites Profiles And Resistance To Storage Bruchids (Callosobruchus Spp) Infestations; A Potential |
Tharaka university Internal Research Fund, 2023 finacial year, Multidisciplinary research. Ongoing project Ksh. 800,000 |
International Aids Servuces Kenya (IAS) Research Grant Ksh. 75,000.Financial year 2023. Project “Correlation Between Mung Beans (Vigna Radiata) Metabolites Profiles And Resistance To Storage Bruchids (Callosobruchus Spp) Infestations; A Potential Biomarker” |
Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organisation ( KALRO) inkind support (Research samples and Laboratory reagents) approximately Ksh 300,000. Project “Correlation Between Mung Beans (Vigna Radiata) Metabolites Profiles And Resistance To Storage Bruchids (Callosobruchus Spp) Infestations; A Potential Biomarker” |
World Vegetable Centre Mungbean improvement conference and training participation (inkind support) approximately Ksh. 800,000. Project “Correlation Between Mung Beans (Vigna Radiata) Metabolites Profiles And Resistance To Storage Bruchids (Callosobruchus Spp) Infestations; A Potential Biomarker” |
Professional Membership
Member of Biochemistry and Biotechnology Society of Kenya-BBP 00197A |
Member of Board of Management of many secondary schools |
Member of Kithangani Location Proffessional Body |
