Microbiologist
Lecturer
Department of Biological and Agricultural Sciences in School of Science, Technology and Engineering
Currently works at Alupe University, School of Science, Technology and Engineering, Department of Biological and Agricultural Sciences.
Mwongula is an MSc Holder in Microbiology from Moi University. Currently persuing his Doctorate in Microbiology at Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology.
He is the Chair of Biological and Agricultural Sciences Department as well as a lecturer of students taking courses in Biological Sciences. In addition, he serves a member to Prevention of HIV infections Committee in the University.
Lastly, Mwongula is a member of American Society of Microbiology with Global Outreach Contributing membership (Member ID: 200104704).
Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) Doctor of Philosophy in Microbiology – On going
Project Title: “Optimization of Microbial Fuel Cell Systems”
MOI UNIVERSITY Masters of Science (Microbiology) - Completed Project: “Seroprevalence of Chikungunya infection in pyretic children seeking treatment in Alupe District Hospital, Busia County Kenya”
Research interests are: Molecular epidemiology, Virology, Bacteriology, Parasitic and Infectious Diseases and General Microbiology.
RESEARCH PROJECT: Optimization of Microbial Fuel Cell Systems – Not Funded
Journal Publications:
Books
Okoth, K. P., Mwongula, A. W., and Wabwile, F. W. (2012). Seroprevalence of Chikungunya infection in pyretic children - A phenomenon in Alupe. Lambert Academic Publishing. ISBN: 978-3659210709.
Mwongula, A. W., Okoth, K. P. and Wekesa, G. W. (2013). Prevalence of Human Sleeping Sickness in Western Kenya – A case study of Busia County. Lambert Academic Publishing. ISBN: 978-3-8473-2265-8.
Referred Journals
Makila, J., Nyukuri, R. W., Mwongula A. W., Wanjala, Bagine, R. K., (2018). Proximate composition of Pseudocanthotermes grandiceps (Isoptera: Termitidea) in Western Kenya: comparison with Nile Perch fish and red meat. International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research and Innovations. ISSN 2348-1226 (online) Vol. 6, Issue 2, pp: (102-106), Month: April - June 2018, Available at: www.researchpublish.com.
Makila, J., Nyukuri, R. W., Mwongula A. W., (2018). Integrated bean aphid management (Homoptera: Aphididae) on bean crop (Phaseoli vulgaris) in Western Kenya. International Journal of Thesis Projects and Dissertations (IJTPD) Vol. 6, Issue 2, pp: (8-29), Month: April - June 2018, Available at: www.researchpublish.com
Mwongula, A.W., Mwamburi, L. A., Mwau, M., Siamba D. N., and Wanyama F. W,. (2016). Concurrent Infections of Chikungunya Virus with Malaria and Typhoid in Children. American Society for Microbiology Microbe Conference June 16- 20, 2016, Boston, USA.
Wanyama, F. W., Mwongula, A. W., and Oyoo-Okoth, E., (2014). Predisposing factors contributing to the prevalence of Intestinal Parasitic Infections (IPI) among the HIV/AIDS patients in Bungoma County, Kenya. International Journal of Science and Research. ISSN: 2319-7064.
Onduso, C. O., Okoth, P. K., Onyango, D. M., Sifuna, A., Wakaanya, A. O., Mwongula, A. W., and Maina, J. (2013). Molecular clustering of microbial flora and bacterial degradation of textile dyes by isolates from contaminated soils. Elixir International Journal. ISSN: 2229-712x.
Mwongula, A. W., Mwamburi, L. A., Matilu, M., Siamba, D. N., and Wanyama, F. W. (2013). Seroprevalence of Chikungunya infection in pyretic children seeking treatment in Alupe District Hospital, Busia County Kenya. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences. ISSN: 2319-7706.
Microbiology and BedSci (Biology) classes
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Email: mwart.mic@gmail.com
Telephone: 0724 722889
Social Contacts: LinkedIn