Ph.D (University of Eldoret, 2013); Msc Mathematics (Kenyatta University, 2007); B.Ed (Kenyatta University, 1998)
Contact Address: Department of Mathematics and Actuarial Science,
School of Science and Computing,
South Eastern Kenya University,
P.O. Box 170-90200,
Kitui, Kenya.
Email Address: rlagat@seku.ac.ke, lagatrobert9@gmail.com
Cell Phone Number: +254726966782

Academic Qualifications:

1. 2008 -2013 University of Eldoret
   Obtained Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Mathematics (Applied Mathematics) certificate. I graduated on 3rd December 2013. My Thesis title is “Modeling the effectiveness of control measures towards HIV/AIDS and Pneumonia Co-infection.” The program consisted of Coursework and a thesis.
2. 2004-2007 Kenyatta University
   Obtained Master of Science (Mathematics) certificate.I graduated on 14th December 2007. Did a Research Project entitled “Unfolding of normal forms of non-linear Differential equations with linear part N5”.
3. 2001/2002 University of Eastern Africa Baraton
   Obtained a transcript of 3 undergraduate units I did in 2nd Quarter 2001/2002 academic year.
4. 1993-1998 Kenyatta University
   Obtained Bachelor of Education certificate. I graduated on 16th October 1998. Obtained 2nd Class Honours (Upper Division).
5. 1989-1992 Kapsabet Boys’ High School
   Obtained Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education certificate by Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC).Attained a mean grade of B (plain).
6. 1980-1988 Kapkechui Primary School
   Obtained Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) certificate by KNEC.Obtained a mean grade of B+ (B plus).

Post-Doctoral Short Courses

1. South Eastern Kenya University (SEKU), Kenya
   Training on Gender Mainstreaming for University Managers/Gender Mainstreaming Committee Members. 4th -5th November 2021.
2. South Eastern Kenya University, Kenya
   Staff Training Course on Strategic Change Management. 28th November 2019

Work Experience

1. May 2023 to Present South Eastern Kenya University
   Senior Lecturer (Grade 13A) in the Department of Mathematics and Actuarial Science, School of Science and Computing.
2. 2ndApril 2014 to April 2023 South Eastern Kenya University
   Lecturer (Grade 12) in the Department of Mathematics and Actuarial Science, School of Science and Computing.
3. July 2011 to March 2014 South Eastern Kenya University (SEKU)
   Tutorial Fellow in the Department of Mathematics and Actuarial Science, School of Pure and Applied Sciences.
4. 2015 to present (Part-time Lecturer) Kisii University
   Supervising 6 Master of Science students in Applied Mathematics. 4 students have graduated.
5. July 2008 to June 2011 University of Eastern Africa, Baraton (UEAB)
   Assistant Lecturer of Mathematics in the Department of Mathematics and Physics.
6. September 2002 – June 2008 Secondary Schoolteacher (employed by the Teachers Service Commission, TSC) in Kabote Adventist Secondary School, Nandi county.

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