Department of Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering
Email: hotieno@seku.ac.ke

Dr. Hesbon Otieno is a lecturer in the department of Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering, where he lectures and conduct research that analyses the water systems. Dr. Otieno actively collaborates with both national and international research institutions, government agencies, and industry partners. He has been involved in projects that address critical water-related challenges, and his research has had a direct impact on policy and practice. He frequently contributes to conferences and workshops, sharing his expertise with the wider scientific community.

Qualifications (degrees):

• Ph.D. in Civil Engineering (Hydrology and Water Resources Engineering), [University of Bristol, United Kingdom]
• M.Sc. in Soil & Water Engineering, [Egerton University, Kenya]
• B.Sc. in Agricultural Engineering, [Egerton University, Kenya]

Research Interests:

• Hydrological Modeling
• Hydraulic Engineering
• Hydroinformatics and Data-driven Water Resource Management
• Climate Change Impact on Water Resources
• Water Quality Assessment and Management
• Sustainable Water Resource Development

Professional Memberships:

• Member, Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK)
• Member, Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK)
• Member of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
• Member, Hydrological Society of Kenya (HSK)
• Member, International Water Association (IWA)
• Member, International Association of Hydrological Sciences (IAHS)
• Member, British hydrological Society (BHS)