Prof. William Aino Shivoga

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Prof. William Aino Shivoga

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Department of Biological Sciences

School of Natural Sciences (MMUST)

P.O. Box 190-50100

Kakamega, KENYA

Office no. SPD Block B Room 312

Kakamega-Webuye Road

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ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1694-9339.

ResearcherID : AAU-2781-2021

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        William Aino Shivoga

William Aino Shivoga, is a Professor of Aquatic Ecology in the Department of Biological Sciences of Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST). He holds a Doctor of Natural Sciences (Dr.rer.nat., Limnology/Ecology) from the University of Vienna, Austria (1999); Post Graduate Certificate in Limnology at the Institute of Limnology, Academy of Sciences, Mondsee, Austria (1994); Master of Philosophy in Environmental Studies from Moi University, Eldoret-Kenya (2001); Master of Education from Kenyatta University (1988); and Bachelor of Education Science, Botany/Zoology) from the University of Nairobi (1984). Dr Shivoga is a fellow of the United Nations University Advanced Research of Ecology, Economy and Legal aspects of Biological Diversity Programme, University of Ghent, Belgium.

I have many years of leadership and management experience since March 2003: having served as Dean Faculty of Environment and Resources Development (Egerton University), Chairman Department of Environmental Sciences (Egerton University), Chairman Department of Biological Sciences (MMUST), Executive Dean, School of Natural Sciences (MMUST), Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor, Planning Research and Innovation (MMUST) for two and half years . I have also been a member and chaired many committees.

As a researcher in stream ecology and watershed management, Prof. Dr Shivoga has won and successfully managed major research grants from UNDP/GEF, GL-CRSP US-AID and IDRC, Canada. He have supervised and mentored both local and international postgraduate students at masters and doctoral levels. Prof. Dr Shivoga has worked on a range of river, lakes and watersheds in Africa and Europe, gaining broad experience of the global challenges facing water and habitat quality. He has widely published in internal referred journals, cited by over 200 authors and participated in many scientific international conferences.

Prof Shivoga is Lead Expert of Environmental Impact Assessment and has been a member of professional associations including Ecology and Health (IAEH), Eastern Africa-Austria Water Association (EAAWA), International Association of Theoretical and Applied Limnology (SIL) and the Southern African Society of Aquatic Scientists (SASAQS). He has served on the Editorial Board of the African Journal of Aquatic Science. He is currently a representative of MMUST in the Austrian – African Research Network (Africa-UniNet).

Prof Shivoga has established collaborative linkages with University of Vienna, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences (Universität f. Bodenkultur Wien), University of Wyoming (US), Utah State University, Western University, Canada, Cambridge University, Manchester Metropolitan University, University of Warwick, University of Venda (SA), University of Pretoria, University of Rwanda, Debre Berhan University, Ethiopia and Egerton University.

Prof. Shivoga’s current research interests include tropical stream ecology; microbial ecology; watershed management; characterisation of biophysical and social components of aquatic systems; the linking of ecological mechanisms operating within rivers and their watersheds; and the policies which drive and protect ecosystems from human and climatic change impacts; ecology and evolution of waterborne pathogens, wastewater treatment, environment as a source of antimicrobial resistance and One Health Solution to antimicrobial resistance for green living.

Some of his major Publications:

  1. Henriette Manishimwe, William Aino Shivoga, Venuste Nsengimana, Enhancing students’ achievement in biology using inquiry-based learning in Rwanda. Published on 3rd February 2023 in International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE). DOI: https://doi.org/10.11591/ijere.v12i2.23375
  2. Henriette Manishimwe, William Aino Shivoga, Venuste Nsengimana. Exploring the Impact of Enquiry-Based Instructional Strategies on Students’ Attitudes towards Biology.Published on December 2022 in International Journal of Learning, Teaching and Educational Research. DOI:https://doi.org/10.26803/ijlter.21.12.2
  3. Henriette Manishimwe, William Aino Shivoga,Venuste Nsengimana. EFFECT OF INQUIRY-BASED LEARNING ON STUDENTS’ ATTITUDE TOWARDS LEARNING BIOLOGY AT UPPER SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN RWANDA. Published on October 2022 in Journal of Balastic Science Education. DOI: https://doi.org/10.33225/jbse/22.21.862
  4. F. Orata, J. Kassilly, E. Majanga, W. Shivoga, B. Lilechi, R.M. Suguvi, E.M. Namusasi. Surveillance, preparedness and challenges of home-based care for COVID-19 patients and health workers in western Kenya. Published on 25th October 2022. https://www.ajol.info/index.php/eamj/article/view/234649
  5. Remigio Turyahabwe,Caroline Mulinya,William Aino Shivoga. Relationships between land use, habitat quality, physicochemical water quality and fish communities in the Sironko River Catchment, a mountainous tropical stream flowing into the Lake Kyoga in Eastern Uganda.published in Wales Online Library on 30 May 2022. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/lre.12406
  6. Saheed Ayodeji Adejimi, Wenceslas Nzabalirwa, William A. Shivoga . Enhancing students’ attitudes toward biology using consensus and cooperative reflective journal writing educational strategies. Problems of Education in the 21st Century. Published in April 2022. DOI: https://doi.org/10.33225/pec/22.80.242.
  7. Virulence and antimicrobial resistance genes are enriched in the plasmidome of clinical Escherichia coli isolates compared with wastewater isolates from western Kenya. Infection, Genetics and Evolution. 91: 104784. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.meegid.2021.104784
  8. William Aino Shivoga, "The influence of hydrology on the structure of invertebrate communities in two streams flowing into Lake Nakuru, Kenya", January 2001, Hydrobiologia 458(1):121-130. DOI:https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1013108917295.
  9.  Macroinvertebrate assemblages along a land-use gradient in the upper River Njoro watershed of Lake Nakuru drainage basin, Kenya, Samuel Kibichii , William A. Shivoga, Mucai Muchiri, Scott N. Miller. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1440-1770.2007.00323.x.
  10. William A Shivoga 1, Wilkister N Moturi, "Geophagia as a risk factor for diarrhoea", DOI:https://doi.org/10.3855/jidc.55
  11. William A. Shivoga, Mucai Muchiri, Samuel Kibichi, Jethro Odanga, Scott N. Miller, Tracy J. Baldyga, Eric M. Enanga, Maina C. Gichaba, "Influences of land use/cover on water quality in the upper and middle reaches of River Njoro, Kenya", DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1440-1770.2007.00325.x.
  12. Spatial and seasonal variations in phytoplankton community structure in alkaline–saline Lake Nakuru, Kenya, Oyoo Elijah Okoth, Muchiri Mucai, Wiliam A. Shivoga, Scott N. Miller, Joseph Rasowo, Charles Chege Ngugi, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1440-1770.2009.00392.x.
  13. Compatibility of Rhizobium inoculant and water hyacinth compost formulations in Rosecoco bean and consequences on Aphis fabae and Colletotrichum lindemuthianum infestations
    Author links open overlay panelVictoriaNaluyangeaDennis M.W.OchienoaJohn M.MaingibOmwoyoOmboribDativeMukaminegacAliceAmodingdMartinsOdendoeSheila A.OkothfWilliam A.ShivogaaJohn V.O.Muoma, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsoil.2013.12.011.
  14. Observing Changes in Riparian Buffer Strip Soil Properties Related to Land Use Activities in the River Njoro Watershed, Kenya E. M. Enanga, W. A. Shivoga, C. Maina-Gichaba & I. F. Creed DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11270-010-0670-z
  15.  Effect of vegetated filter strips on transport and deposition rates of Escherichia coli in overland flow in the eastern escarpments of the Mau Forest, Njoro River Watershed, Kenya
    C. O. Olilo, J. O. Onyando, W. N. Moturi, A. W. Muia, P. Ombui, W. A. Shivoga & A. F. Roegner Energy, Ecology and Environment volume 1, pages157–182 (2016) DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40974-016-0006-y.
  16. Community Perceptions and Priorities for Managing Water and Environmental Resources in the River Njoro Watershed in Kenya Show all authors M. W. Jenkins ; F. K. Lelo ; L. W. Chiuri; W. A. ShivogaDOI: https://doi.org/10.1061/40737(2004)140.
  17. Faecal pollution and solar purification of community water sources within Lake Naivasha basin, Kenya June 2015Journal of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene for Development5(2):252   DOI:https://doi.org/10.2166/washdev.2015.150.
  18. Composition and design of vegetative filter strips instrumental in improving water quality by mass reduction of suspended sediment, nutrients and Escherichia coli in overland …
    CO Olilo, JO Onyando, WN Moturi, AW Muia, AF Roegner, Z Ogari, Energy, Ecology and Environment 1 (6), 386-407 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40974-016-0032-9.
  19. Managing the invasion of guava trees to enhance carbon storage in tropical forests R Adhiambo, F Muyekho, IF Creed, E Enanga, W Shivoga, CG Trick, Forest Ecology and Management 432, 623-630.DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foreco.2018.10.010.
  20. Seasonality in water quality and its influence on the abundance and distribution of phytoplankton and chironomid larvae in Lake Nakuru, Kenya S Kibichii, WA Shivoga, M Muchiri, E Enanga, SN Miller Internationale Vereinigung für theoretische und angewandte Limnologie. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/03680770.2008.11902138
  21. Assessment of heavy metals in benthic macroinvertebrates, water and sediments in River Isiukhu, Kenya. JOWS Jane Oremo, Francis Orata Environmental Monitoring and Assessment 191 (11), 646.DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10661-019-7858-5
  22. Effect of vegetated filter strips on infiltration and survival rates of Escherichia coli in soil matrix at Mau, Njoro River Watershed, Kenya CO Olilo, AW Muia, JO Onyando, WN Moturi, P Ombui, WA Shivoga Energy, Ecology and Environment 2 (2), 125-142. DOI: 10.1007/s40974-016-0049-0.
  23. Effects of environmental factors on cyanobacteria dynamics in Lake Baringo, Kenya CO Olilo, WA Shivoga, JJ Kitetu, S Agembe Lakes & Reservoirs: Research & Management 19 (4), 240-254. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/lre.12074.
  24. Influence of human disturbance on patterns of leaf herbivory at Gazi Bay mangrove forest, Kenya CM Kihia, JM Mathooko, RK Ruwa, WA Shivoga African Journal of Aquatic Science 36 (3), 235-241. DOI:https://doi.org/10.2989/16085914.2011.636901
  25. The impact of Sony Sugar factory effluents on the pollution status of River Sare, Migori District, Kenya WJ Mavura, MO Apiyo, WA Shivoga Journal of Civil Engineering Research and Practice 1 (2) DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/jcerp.v1i2.29127
  26. Stream faunal distribution along a steep salinity gradient in the Eastern Rift Valley of Kenya. WA Shivoga Verh. Int. Ver. Theor. Angew. Limnol./Proc. Int. Assoc. Theor. Appl. Limnol  DOI:https://doi.org/10.1080/03680770.1998.11901443.
  27. Enteric bacterial communities associated with the Omubhira stream in Kakamega County, Kenya AA Menya, AW Shivoga, SA Wawire African Journal of Bacteriology Research 10 (3), 23-33. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5897/JBR2018.0261.
  28. Assessment of potential risks and effectiveness of agrochemical usage in a catchment: a case study of the Nzoia Nucleus Estate sugarcane farms in western Kenya JO Lalah, S Omwoma, FO Osano, E Mukunda, WS Shivoga, G Wafubwa, Integrated Analytical Approaches for Pesticide Management, 235-259. DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-816155-5.00016-6.
  29.  Henriette Manishimwe, William Aino Shivoga, Venuste Nsengimana. “The Role of Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods Towards the Classification of Living Things: A Review”. Published in 2021 African Journal of Educational Studies in Mathematics and Sciences. DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ajesms.v17i1.5 .

 

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