School of Science and Computing

Prof. Kimatu, Josphert Ngui

Prof. Kimatu, Josphert Ngui

Associate Professor
Kimatu, Josphert Ngui

Director, Wote Campus
School: Science and Computing
Department: Life Sciences
Primary Discipline: Plant Molecular Epigenetics and Plant Pathology

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Degrees Awarded:

  • Doctorate in Molecular Plant Epigenetics (PhD), NORTHEAST NORMAL UNIVERSITY, Changchun City, China, 2006 - 2010
  • Master of Philosophy in Forest pathology (Mphil), MOI UNIVERSITY – Eldoret, Kenya, 1993 – 1999: Achieved:
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE), MASENO UNIVERSITY, Maseno. Kenya, 1998 - 1999
  • Bachelor of Science in Botany (BSc.), MOI UNIVERSITY – Eldoret, Kenya, 1989 - 1993
  • Certificate in Pharmaceutical and Herbal Medicine Technology - JOMO KENYATTA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY, Nairobi, Kenya, 2001
  • Certificate in Diagnostic of infectious diseases at the molecular level using high throughput computerized flat-forms. THE UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, Kenya: 24th - 26th June 2014.

Other Credentials/Recognitions & Awards:

  1. World Health Organization, WHO, Health emergencies, training Certificate in Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) for Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). April 1st 2020.

  2. Stellenbosch University, South Africa: Concepts in post-harvest management of maize, Legumes and rice. May 14th - May 25th 2012.

  3. The University of Sydney, Australia: Storage, handling, integrated pest management in grains, management of Aflatoxin in maize and peanut, plant breeding, Economics of post-harvest management. May 26th – June 23rd 2012.

  4. The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana: Proposal writing, stakeholder engagement and evaluation and monitoring of project. Rural project appraisal. May 26th – July 20th 2012.

  5. The University of Lund, Sweden. Agricultural education and the formation science parks using the triple helix model of university, industry and government. Sept 2015.

  6. The Technical University of Munich, Germany: Reconciling human needs with environmental conservation and ecosystem services. Oct – Nov 2016.

  7. University of Sheffield, United Kingdom: Online course Future learn Courses on “How to succeed at interviews” certified on 23rd November 2014.

  8. The University of Melbourne, Australia, Online Coursera Course on “Epigenetic Control of Gene Expression: verify no. LPHBFHNY5SCT, 2016.

  9. Goldsmiths, University of London, United Kingdom, online course Future learn Courses, entitled, “Prepare for Career Success at University” certified on 10th September 2016.

  10. The Open University, United Kingdom, online course in Future learn Courses, entitled, “Childhood in the digital age” certified on 21st August 2016.

  11. The University of Auckland, New Zealand, Online course in Future learn Courses, entitled, “Academic Integrity: Values, Skills, Action” certified on 7th December 2014.

  12. University of Groningen, University of Cambridge and University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG); Course entitled “Young People and their Mental Health. Futurelearn. May 2019.

  13. South Eastern Kenya University., Kenya. Environmental Impact Assessment and Audit (EIA) as per National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) Syllabus. Qualified in the Expert Category. 3rd to 19th June 2019.

  14. London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. UK, Training certificate on COVID-19: Tackling the Novel Coronavirus. 4th April 2020. Trainers included the UK Public Health Rapid Support Team. Futurelearn.

  15. Soybean Innovation Lab, Training certificate on integrated pest management and pesticide safety (IPM). 7th April 2020.

  16. Hame University of Applied Sciences, Netherlands, Problem Based Learning (PBL) Teacher Training 2021, 5 ECTS (1 ECT = 27 hours) at. (Dec 2021).

  17. Hame University of Applied Sciences Netherlands: Online and Distance Learning (ODL) Teacher training 2021, 5 ECTS (1 ECT = 27 hours) at Hame University of Applied Sciences. PBL BioAfrica.

  18. Commission of University Education (CUE); Training on University Academic Accreditation for Reviewers on the use of online platform. Training at Naivasha Kenya, 19th to 24th February 2022.

Research Trainings Attended

  1. University of Purdue, USA - LASER PULSE, Course: Laser Pulse Research to Translation Training. Date of Certificate Award, 22th October 2019. Sponsored by USAID, Indiana University, Makerere University, University of Notre Dame and CRS.

  2. Nature Journal, Nature Master Classes. Course: Focus on Peer Review. Date of Certificate Award: 20th September 2019.

  3. University of Purdue USA- Long-term Assistance and SErvices for Research: Partners for University-Led Solutions Engine (LASER PULSE), Course: Gender Analysis in Research and Application. Date of Certificate Award, 24th October 2019. Sponsored by USAID, Indiana University, Makerere University, University of Notre Dame and CRS.

  4. HAMK Häme University of Applied Sciences, Finland and Aalto University, Finland: Training on Problem based learning (PBL) and Design thinking for the IDBM and PBL-BioAfrica project; on 13th January 2021 via Zoom webinar.

  5. University of Purdue USA, Training on review of international proposals. The training was applied in the Selection Procedures for the LASER PULSE Request for Application (RFA); on 13th January 2021, via Zoom webinar.

  6. South Eastern Kenya University, Training on Information Security Management Systems (ISMS), Details on the ISO 27001 standards and the ISO IEC 27001 certification; on 14th December 2020.

  7. Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) in Higher Education implementation Trainer of Trainers Training at South Eastern Kenya University. 24th - 25th Feb 2022.

  8. Certificate of Completion on Online Teaching and Creating Courses for Adult Learners (12 weeks) - Digital Education for Universities, A micro credential course by Skills for Prosperity Kenya. Open University, United Kingdom, UK, 27 September 2021.

  9. Certificate of Completion on Digital Education for Universities- Open University, commissioned by skills for prosperity, Kenya. 13 July 2022. Sponsored by UKaid.

Awards and Accolades

  1. 9th January 2019: Awarded an appreciation letter by the South Eastern Kenya University Council, Management and Senate for the positive roles and impact I contributed as the Director of Research, Innovation and Technology for two terms from 2014-2019.
  2. 17th September 2014: Awarded a Patent no. KE/U/2014/000451 for a Utility Model innovation on low cost smoked pots for water purification by KIPI through KIRDI.
  3. Dec 2014 Awarded a certificate for excellence in peer referred Research Journal publications for the year 2013/2014 by the South Eastern Kenya University.
  4. 17th July 2013: Awarded an appreciation letter by the university management of South Eastern Kenya University for a great role played as a member of the exhibition committee by the Vice, Chancellor.
  5. 30th January 2012: Awarded an appreciation letter by the South Eastern Kenya University management for successfully applying for book funding from global literacy project worth Kshs 12m for SEKU by the Vice, Chancellor.
  6. 9th September 2014: Awarded a certificate of excellence by the National environmental trust fund (NETFUND) green innovations award, for the water purification category innovation award by the Kenya first lady, Margaret Kenyatta at safari park, Nairobi.
  7. Certificate of excellence in Chinese character writing competition in 2007 by the Northeast Normal University linguistic department.
  8. Certificate in culture display at the international exhibition at Northeast Normal University in Changchun city, in China, 2007.
  9. Certificate in excellence in Chinese language proficiency at Northeast Normal University in Changchun in 2008.
  10. Awarded a trophy as the best-behaved foreign student at Northeast Normal University in China, 2010.
  11. Certificate as a CCTV 9 English contest 2007 Judge at Changchun University, Changchun City, China by the China Daily Newspaper.
  12. Certificate as a Judge in 21st Century Daily newspaper English speaking competition at Changchun University, Changchun on 4th June 2008
  13. Judge in China Daily newspaper in English speaking competition at Changchun University, Changchun on 22nd November, 2008
  14. Was the GRAND PRIZE winner for the March 2009 global DNA Methylation Survey sponsored by Applied Biosystems.
  15. Awarded a business letter of appointment as an honorary representative for Changchun high technology development zone, by Changchun city Jilin, province, China. on May 2010.

Current Professional/Scientific Interests, Memberships, and Activities:

  1. Member of the European Commission Experts (No. EX2019D345173)
  2. Member of African Biotechnology stakeholders’ forum (ABSF),
  3. Member of Chinese Society for Cell Biology (No. S232200179A)
  4. Reviewer in the African Journal of Biotechnology- 2011, Impact factor- 0.560
  5. Editorial Board Member of the online journal of Chemical Engineering and material Science.
  6. Editorial Manager for the journal of Mycoscience, published by the mycological Society of Japan.
  7. Editorial Board Member of the online journal of Advanced Research in Biology – 2019 to date.
  8. Editorial Board Member of the online Journal of Applied Environmental and Biological Sciences (JAEBS).
  9. Honorable Editorial Board Member for International Journal of Pharmacognosy & Chinese Medicine. March 2018- to date
  10. Editorial Board member of the Journal of Microbiology and Laboratory science (JMLS)
  11. Member of the Society of African Journal Editors (No. 56588).
  12. Member of the Editorial Board of the Journal of Economics and management. 2018 - April 21, 2019
  13. My ORCID number 0000-0003-0861-2151
  14. NEMA as an expert EIA; Cert No. C045 – 2019 and Expert Registration number NEMA/EIA/ER/10718 and expert licensing No. NEMA/EIA/EL/16967.
  15. Registered and Licensed in the verifier Category in Applied Biology having met the requirements of Section 23 of the TVET Act, 2013: License No: TVETA/V230350. Valid up to 25 Oct 2026. Serial No. TVT2023100308.
  16. Member of the Quality Network Biodiversity Kenya.
  17. Legal entity appointed representative (LEAR) appointment for the South Eastern Kenya University (PIC no. 912415854) for the European Union, Funding and Tenders since 4/10/2019.
  18. Editorial Board Member, Journal of biomedical and biological sciences -2020
  19. Editorial Board Member, International Journal of Science and Research Development-2022

Research, Scholarly, Professional and Scientific Activities

Year 2025

  1. Mimmie Du Toit and Josphert Kimatu, (2025). Know to Grow. Webtech publishers, ISSN: 978-9914-37-766-8. March 2025.
  2. Elna and Josphert. (2025). Electrosmog- The Silent Intruder (2025). www.ssalipublishing.com. ISBN 978-9914-9829-2-3. April, 2025.

Year 2024

Gideon Kasivu, Jonathan Mwania, Josphert Kimatu, Leonard Kamau, Janet Mulwa, Redempta Kiilu, Rose Kithungu, James Musyoka, Rebecca Migwambo. (2024). Reinforcing the 21st Century Pedagogical Skills through the Application of the Question Formulation Technique (QFT) in Secondary Schools in South Eastern Region of Kenya. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), ISSN No. 2454-6186, DOI: 10.47772/IJRISS, Volume VIII Issue III (March 2024)

Year 2023

  1. Muli, E. N; Kamau, S & Kimatu, J. N. (2023). Cassava Varietal Variations in Selected Nutritional Components in Leaves and Roots After Shade-Drying in Kibwezi East, Makueni County, Kenya. Journal of African Interdisciplinary Studies, 7(11), 32 – 50. (November 2023)
  2. Ondieki Sarah Kwamboka, Hunja Carol W., Muluvi Geoffrey M., Korir Jackson C., Mutiso Festus, Kitheka Johnson U., Kioko Danson, Kimatu Josphert, Ndufa James K. and Mutati Kennedy. (2023). Genetic diversity of selected Moringa oleifera lam. Provenances from the coastal region of Kenya. Magna Scientia Advanced Research and Reviews, 2023, 08(02), 118–12. (July 2023). https://doi.org/10.30574/msarr.2023.8.2.0113
  3. Mwania, J., Owino, W., and Kimatu, J. (2023). Attachment Styles as Predictors of Suicidal Behavior in School Going Adolescents. International Journal of Psychology, 8(2), 31–44. https://doi.org/10.47604/ijp.2049. (July 2023)
  4. Mutiso, Festus M., Kimiti, Jacinta M., Muchugi, Alice N., and Kimatu, Josphert N. (2023). The Phenological Characterization of Calotropis procera (Ait) and its Potential for Domestication for Wool Production in Drylands. European Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences; Vol 5; ISSN: 2684-1827. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.24018/ejfood.2023.5.2.544. (April 26 2023)

Year 2022

  1. Ojok, K., Kimatu, J. N., Mutambo, J., Okidi, L., Ruhiu, S., Määttänen, S. & Laitinen, E. (2022). The need for an educational paradigm shift in sub-Saharan Africa. In E. Laitinen, S. Määttänen & U.-M. Knuutti (eds.), Problem-based learning & agropreneurship in Africa. HAMK Unlimited Professional, 14.12.2022. ISBN: 978-951-784-842-8. https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi-fe2022120970258 (December, 2022).
  2. Kimatu J. N. (2022). Advances in Plant Defense Mechanisms [Internet]. London: IntechOpen; 370 pages. Available from: https://www.intechopen.com/books/11330. DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.98128. ISBN 978-1-80355-803-5. (December 2022)
  3. Josphert N. Kimatu, (2022). Emergency COVID-19 Guidelines Impacts on the Human Microbiome and Immune System. Book Chapter, Ed. Alfonso J. Rodriguez-Morales. Book Title: SARS-CoV-2 Variants - Two Years After. IntechOpen. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.107843. (December, 2022).
  4. Wambua T, Hunja Carol W., Kimatu Josphert, Muluvi Geoffrey M., Kitheka Johnson U. Mutiso Festus, Githenya L Ndufa James K., Mutati Kennedy. A (2022). Comparative Study of the Physiochemical and Bacteriological Parameters of Potable Water from Different Sources in Kitui County, Kenya. Journal of Environment and Earth Science. Vol.12, No.11, ISSN 2224-3216 (Paper) ISSN 2225-0948 (November, 2022).
  5. Diana Nthenya Komo, Thomas Akuja and Josphert Kimatu. (2022). Productivity Screening of Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) Varieties and Agronomic Trait Eco-Seasonal Morphological and Physiological Characterization. East African Journal of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Volume 5, Issue 1, 2022. DOI: https://doi.org/10.37284/eajab.5.1.750. (July 2022.)
  6. Mutiso Festus, Hunja Carol W, Muluvi Geoffrey M , Kitheka Johnson U , Kioko Danson , Kimatu Josphert , Ndufa James K and Mutati Kennedy (2022). Growth and fruiting of selected provenances of Moringa oleifera Lam. in South Eastern region of Kenya. Magna Scientia Advanced Research and Reviews, 2022, 05(02), 008–018. DOI: https://doi.org/10.30574/msarr.2022.5.2.0037. (June 2022).
  7. Judy Wanjira Wachira, Simon Nguluu, Josphert Kimatu (2022). Differential Growth and Productivity of Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus pulmonarius) on Agro-waste Substrates in Semi-Arid Regions of Kenya. International Journal of Recycling of Organic Waste in Agriculture. 11: 375-383. Doi: 10.30486/IJROWA.2022.1931154.1252. (June 2022).
  8. Kimatu, Josphert, editor of Book. (2022). Plant Defense Mechanisms. London, United Kingdom, IntechOpen, 2022 [Online]. ISBN 978-1-83969-771-5. Available from: https://www.intechopen.com/books/10905. (June 28 2022).
  9. Sarah V. Chiwamba, Evaristo Mtitu, Josphert Kimatu, Mary Ogondiek (2022). Influence of heads of school instructional supervision practices on teachers work performance in public secondary schools in Lindi region-Tanzania. Journal of Education and Practice. Vol.13, No.14. ISSN 2222-1735 (Paper) ISSN 2222-288X (Online). DOI: 10.7176/JEP/13-14-01. (May 2022)
  10. Johnson U. Kitheka, Imelda N. Njogu, Geoffrey M. Muluvi, Caro W. Hunja, Festus Mutiso, D. Kioko, and Josphert Kimatu. (2022). The effectiveness of Moringa Oleifera seed coagulant in reducing the turbidity and modifying the physico-chemical characteristics of water. African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology. Vol. 16(4), pp. 126-145, DOI: 10.5897/AJEST2022.3093. Article Number: 3F2296D68960. ISSN: 1996-0786. (April 2022).

Year 2021

  1. Festus Mbatha Mutiso, Jacinta Kimiti, Alice Muchugi and Josphert Kimatu. (2021). Soil Ecology and Bioaccumulation of Heavy Metals by Calotropis procera (Ait) in Drylands of South Eastern Kenya. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences ISSN: 2319-7706 Volume 10 Number 07 (July 2021).
  2. Emily N. Kitivo, Prof. Gedion H. Nyamasyo, Dr. Jacinta M. Kimiti, Prof. Josphert N. Kimatu. (2021). The Correlation between Use of Agro-Chemicals and Decline of Insect Pollinators in Agro-Ecosystems. Journal of research, innovation and implications in education (JIRIIE), Vol.5, Iss.2, 2021 (pp. 76 - 82). (May 2021).
  3. Kimatu J N, King'esi P K. (2021). An Experiential Analysis of the SARS Cov-2 Infection Stages and Therapeutics from a COVID-19 Survivor. Int j pharm. Phytopharm. res.. 2021;11(2):74-79. https://doi.org/10.51847/6eRs6Z3kWb. (June 2021)
  4. Mutiso Festus Mbatha, Kimiti Malia Jacinta, Muchugi Alice Njeri and Kimatu Josphert Ngui (2021). The influence of seed transfer distance on the growth of Calotropis procera (ait) provenances in dry lands of South Eastern Kenya. Magna Scientia Advanced Research and Reviews, 2021, 02(02), 100-111. DOI: 10.30574/msarr.2021.2.2.0053 (September, 2021)

Year 2020

  1. Josphert N. Kimatu (2020). The Negative Effects of the WHO COVID-19 Prevention Guidelines on the Human Immune System. Biomedical & Pharmacology Journal, Vol. 13(3), p. 1477-1481 (September 2020).
  2. Jan Christian Habel, Joslyn Muthio Nzau, Beate Apfelbeck,Tobias Bendzko, Christina Fischer, Josphert N. Kimatu, Maarifa A. Mwakumanya, Marianne Maghenda, Ronald K. Mulwa, Marco Rieckmann, Halimu Shauri, Mike Teucher, Christine Schmitt. (2020). Land scarcity, communication gaps and institutional confusions influence the loss of biodiversity in south-eastern Kenya. Journal of Biodiversity and Conservation. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10531-020-02043-0(0123456789().,-volV)(0123456789().,-volV). Springer. (August, 2020).
  3. Josphert N. Kimatu, Lucia N Musyoka and Stephanie Nguhi. (2020). The Significance of the Church, Culture and Government Partnership in Socio-economic Development in the Sub Saharan Region. The IJHSS’ Journal, Volume VIII, Issue 8, (August, 2020). DOI No.: 10.24940/theijhss/2020/v8/i8/HS1910-008.
  4. Josphert N Kimatu (2020). Possible Causes and the Molecular Basis of Hydrogen Cyanogenesis Production in Cassava. Edelweiss Food Science and Technology journal. 1: 27-31. (March 2020).
  5. Nyamasyo Gideon H, Kimiti Jacinta M, Kimatu Josphert N, Kitivo Emily N. (2020). Agroecosytem Dynamics on the Interactions between Passion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis) and Insect Pollinators. Environ Anal Eco stud. 7(3). EAES. 000665. 2020. DOI: 10.31031/EAES.2020.07.000665 (October, 2020).

Year 2019

  1. Kimatu JN. (2019). Decoding Epigenetic Mechanisms as Vital Tools for Maintaining Pharmacological Potency of Herbal Medicines. Int J Pharmacogn Chinese Med 2019, 3(4): 000184. (October 2019).
  2. Josphert N. Kimatu, Jacinta M. Kimiti, Mercy C. Kebenei, Evelyne J. Mutunga, Emily Kitivo. (2019). Unsustainable Livelihood Interactions Between Rapid Urbanization, Environmental Pressures and Food Systems in The Sub-Saharan Region. Journal of Agricultural Science and Food Technology. Vol. 5 (4), (June, 2019). ISSN: 2465-7522.

Year 2018

  1. Josphert N. Kimatu (2018) Advances in Plant Pathology www.intechopen.com/books. ISBN 978-1-78923-609-5. [This is a University Level Text Book], Published in London, UK. (November, 2018)
  2. Kitivo EN, Nyamasyo GH, Kimiti JM, Kimatu JN. (2018) Effects of Agro ecosystem Land Use Types on the Diversity, Abundance and Ecosystem Functions of Insect Pollinators. Expert Opin Environ Biol 7:1. doi: 10.4172/2325-9655.1000150. (February 2018)
  3. Baba Ngom, Edward Mamati, Ibrahima Sarr and Josphert Kimatu. (2018). Aluminum toxicity vs salicylic acid effects in pearl millet methylome. Int. J. Adv. Res. 6(4), 517-524. ISSN: 2320-5407. (April 2018)
  4. Baba Ngom, Edward Mamati, Mame Fatoumata Goudiaby, Josphert Kimatu, Ibrahima Sarr, Diaga Diouf & Ndjido Ardo Kane. (2018). Methylation analysis revealed salicylic acid affects pearl millet defense through external cytosine DNA demethylation, Journal of Plant Interactions, 13:1, 288-293, DOI: 10.1080/17429145.2018.1473515. (May 2018)
  5. Josphert N. Kimatu (2018). The Possibility of Parasitic Tobacco Roots Causing Nicotine Bitterness in Maize Grains. (June 2018)
  6. Josephine Syanda, Simon Nguluu, Josphert Kimatu, Boniface M. Mwami and David Karanja (2018). The effects of physical properties of commonly grown bean (phaseolus vulgaris L) genotypes on cooking time in Machakos County, Kenya. International Journal of Agriculture, Environment and Bioresearch, Vol. 3, No. 03; 2018. ISSN: 2456-8643. (June 2018).
  7. Syanda Josephine, Nguluu Simon, Kimatu Josphert, Mwami Boniface Karanja David. (2018). Evaluating the Effects of water Imbibition on Cooking Time of Commonly Grown Bean (Phaseolus Vulgaris L) Genotypes in Semi-Arid Eastern Kenya. International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology. Volume 3, Issue 6, June 2018. ISSN No. 2456-2165.

Year 2017

  1. Baba Ngom, Ibrahima Sarr, Josphert Kimatu, Edward Mamati & Ndjido Ardo Kane. (2017). Genome-wide analysis of cytosine DNA Methylation revealed salicylic acid promotes defense pathways over seedling development in pearl millet. Journal of Plant Signaling & Behavior. Taylor & Francis. doi: 10.1080/15592324.2017.1356967. (July 2017)
  2. Ednah Mutindi Masila and Josphert N. Kimatu. (2017). Antibacterial potency and differential synergistic effects of Zingiber officinale and Capsicum annum extracts against E. coli, Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. American Journal of Research Communication: Vol 5(2). pp. 66-76. ISSN: 2325-4076. (Feb 2017).
  3. Rhoda N. Kuisa, Josphert N. Kimatu, Titus I. Kanui. (2017). Farmers Perception and the Highlights of the Sources of the Chronic Aflatoxin Contamination amongst the Inhabitants of the South-Eastern Region in Kenya. Journal of Advances in Agriculture. Vol 7(1). Pp. 976-987. (Jan 2017).
  4. Boniface M. Mwami, Simon N. Nguluu, Jacinta M. Kimiti, Josphert N. Kimatu. (2017). Effects of Water Imbibition of Selected Bean Varieties on Germination. International Journal of Agricultural Research and Review: ISSN-2360-7971, Vol. 5(1): pp 579-587. (Jan 2017).
  5. Festus Mbatha Mutiso, Jacinta Kimiti, Alice Muchugi, Agnes Gachuiri, Ramni Jamnadass, Jianchu Xu, Josphert Kimatu (2017). Introduction from the Wild and Growth Characterization of Three Provenances of Calotropis procera (Ait) in a Domesticated State in Dry lands of South Eastern Kenya. Journal of Natural Sciences Research www.iiste.org, ISSN 2224-3186 (Paper) ISSN 2225-0921 (Online) Vol.7 No.24.

Year 2016

  1. Josphert N. Kimatu, (2016). Evolution of strategic interactions from the triple to quad helix innovation models for sustainable development in the era of globalization, Journal of Innovation and Entrepreneurship. JIAE-D-15-00032R1. Springer Journals. (March 2016)
  2. Emily Kitivo, Gedion H Nyamasyo, J.N. Kimatu and Peter N. Ndegwa, (2016). Diversity and abundance of subterranean termites’ engineers’ islands of soil quality in different land cover types. Journal of Biodiversity and Ecological Sciences Vol. 5, Issue 3 ISSN: 2008-9287. (July, 2016)
  3. Muluvi Geoffrey Mwanza, Mwania Jonathan Muema, Kimatu Josphert Ngui, Joseph Munyoki Mwinzi (2016). Scientific research and innovation for human development-the concept of science parks for Universities in Kenya. Educational Research (ISSN: 2141-5161), Vol. 7(4) pp. 100-105, (November, 2016).
  4. Geoffrey Mwanza Muluvi, Jonathan Muema Mwania, Dr. Josphert Ngui Kimatu, Joseph Munyoki Mwinzi. (2016). Scientific research and innovation for human development-the concept of science parks for Universities in Kenya. Educational Research (ISSN: 2141-5161) Vol. 7(4) pp. 100-105, November, 2016.
  5. Sichangi Kasili, Daniel Patrick Kisangau, Josphert Kimatu (2016). Mainstreaming of HIV and AIDS in Kenyan University Academic Programmes: Impact on Students’ Sexual Behaviour. International Journal of HIV/AIDS Prevention, Education and Behavioural Science. Vol. 2, No. 4, 2016, pp. 20-26. doi: 10.11648/j.ijhpebs.20160204.11. (December, 2016).

Year 2015

  1. Josphert N. Kimatu, (2015). Correlating Aluminium Toxicity, Heterosis and Epigenetic Mechanisms in Maize Yield Improvement in Acid Soils. Journal of Biotechnology and Molecular Biology reviews. Vol 10 (2) pp 12-18. (March 2015)
  2. Nahashon Musimba, Josphert N. Kimatu, Benard Mweu, MWK Mburu, Simon Nguluu (2015). Germination effects of purposive bruchid screening of African ebony (Dalbergia melanoxylon) seeds in the arid and semi-arid region of South Eastern Kenya. Current Research in Agricultural Sciences, 2015, 2(2):60-66. (February, 2015).
  3. Real-world complexity of food security and biodiversity conservation. (2015) Jan Christian Habel, Mike Teucher, Berthold Hornetz, Ralph Jaetzold, Josphert N. Kimatu, Sichangi Kasili, Zachariah Mairura, Ronald K. Mulwa, Hilde Eggermont, Wolfgang W. Weisser, Luc Lens. Journal of Biodiversity Conservation. DOI 10.1007/s10531-015-0866-z. Springer. (January 2015)

Year 2014

  1. Josphert N. Kimatu, Wincaster M. Mutuli, Jane W. Mbiri, Benard Mweu, Nahashon Musimba, Thomas Akuja, Simon Nguluu, (2014). The dynamics of physical properties, seed moisture content, market economics and post- harvest management of six bean varieties (Phaseolus vulgaris) grown in the sub Saharan region in Africa. Journal of Advances in Agriculture, Vol 3, No 1, pp 102-109. ISSN 2349-0837. (September 2014)
  2. Nguluu, S. N., Karanja, J., Kimatu J.N, Gicheru, P.T., Musimba, N., Njiru, E. , Kathuli, P. , Nzioki, H., Akuja, T., Muli, B.K., Nzombe, N.N. (2014). Refining Dryland Farming Systems as a Means of Enhancing Agrodiversity and Food Security in Eastern Kenya: A review. Journal of Advances in Agriculture, Vol 3, No 1, pp 143-146. ISSN 2349-0837. (October 2014)
  3. Simon Nguluu, David Karanja, David Macharia, Josphert Kimatu, James Karanja, Henry Nzioki, Peter Kathuli, Daniel Mutisya and Nashon Musimba (2014). Response of different bean genotypes to soil nutrients and water in the semi-arid areas of eastern Kenya. Journal of Advances in Agriculture, Vol 3, No 1, pp 183-187. ISSN 2349-0837. (October 2014)

Year 2013

  1. Dong Hun Chung, Kelvin O. Nyariki, Kim Jong Su, Karren N. Onura, Johnson U. Kitheka and Josphert N. Kimatu. (2013). Introducing efficient low-cost smoked pots for water purification for developing countries. Hydrology Current Res 2013, 4: 152, pp. 2157 - 7587. http://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2157-7587.1000152. (September 2013).
  2. Kossi Ayenagbo, Josphert N. Kimatu, Stephanie Nguhi (2013). Economic and Socio-Political Situation: Challenges and Perspectives. African Journal of Business Management Vol. 7(30), pp. 2985-2995, DOI: 10.5897/AJBM12.582. (August, 2013).
  3. Kimatu J. N., Jiang L. Ngezahayo, F., Songdi C., Quan-Yuan Y., Pang J., Liu B. (2013). Alteration in Cytosine DNA Methylation patterns and levels induced by Aluminium toxicity stress in maize varieties. International Journal of Modern Agriculture, Volume 2, No.1, 2013. pp. 9 – 25. (March 2013).

Year 2012

  1. Agboola Rebecca S., Kimatu Josphert N., Liao Yu-Cai and Liu Bao. (2012). Morphological and cytosine DNA methylation changes induced by a combined effect of boron (B) and salt toxicity in Sorghum bicolor inbred line. African Journal of Biotechnology Vol. 11(48), pp. 10874-10881. (14 June, 2012).
  2. Kimatu Josphert N., Muluvi Geoffrey M. and Liu Bao. (2012). Genetic Diversity, Habitat Fragmentation and Epigenetic Variations. Book Chapter in the book "Genetic Diversity / Book 2", ISBN 978-953-307-1384-7. (March, 2012).
  3. Kimatu Josphert N., McConchie Robyn, Xie Xiuyuan, and Nguluu Simon N. (2012). The Significant Role of Post-Harvest Management in Farm Management, Aflatoxin Mitigation and Food Security in Sub-Saharan Africa. Greener Journal of Agricultural Sciences. Vol. 2 (6), pp. 279-288. (October 2012).
  4. Ayenagbo Kossi, Rongcheng Wang, Wengjing Wang, Nguhi Stephanie, Kimatu Josphert N., Patrick Judith Makse. (2012). The impact of globalization on African countries economic development. African Journal of Business Management Vol.6 (44), pp. 11057-11076, (7 November 2012).

Year 2011

  1. Cao Dong-hui, Gao Xiang, Liu Jie, Kimatu Josphert N., Geng Shu-juan, Wang Xiao-ping and Shi De-cheng. (2011). Methylation Sensitive Amplified Polymorphism (MSAP) reveals that alkali stress triggers more DNA hypomethyation levels in cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) roots than salt stress. African Journal of Biotechnology Vol. 10(82), pp. 18971-18980.
  2. Shawi Ali Al, Kimatu Josphert N., Khan Muhammad, and Hussain Kawkab Ali (2011). Enhancement of induced apoptosis in human melanoma A375 by a combination of natural compounds. Journal of Medicinal Plants Research Vol. 5(22), pp. 5400-5406. (October 2011).
  3. Kimatu Josphert N., Moussa Diarso, Congdi Song, Agboola Rebecca S., Pang Jinsong, Qi Xin and Liu Bao (2011). DNA cytosine methylation alterations associated with aluminium toxicity and low pH in Sorghum bicolor. African Journal of Agricultural Research Vol. 6(19), pp. 4579-4593. (September, 2011).
  4. Kimatu J.N. (2011). Effects of narrowing genetic base and abiotic stress on leaf-spotting in Grevillea robusta. Journal of Tropical Forest Science 23(2):117-124 (May, 2011).
  5. Kossi Ayenagbo, Josphert Ngui Kimatu, Zhang Jing, Cowbell Evadne and Wang Rongcheng. (2011). The industrial challenges for African countries in the era of globalization and information and communication technology. Journal of Economics and International Finance Vol. 3(3), pp. 168-175, (March, 2011).
  6. Kossi Ayenagbo, Josphert Ngui Kimatu, Zhang Jing, Sidime Nountenin and Wang Rongcheng, (2011). Analysis of the importance of general agreement on tariffs and trade (GATT) and its contribution to international trade. Journal of Economics and International Finance Vol. 3(1), pp. 13-28, (January, 2011).
  7. Kossi Ayenagbo, Josphert Ngui Kimatu, James Gondwe and Wang Rongcheng (2011). The transportation and marketing implications of sand and gravel and its environmental impact in Lome-Togo. Journal of Economics and International Finance Vol. 3(3), pp. 125-138, (March 2011)

Year 2010

  1. Josphert N. Kimatu and Liu Bao (2010). Epigenetic polymorphisms could contribute to the genomic conflicts and gene flow barriers resulting to plant hybrid necrosis (Review). African Journal of Biotechnology Vol. 9(48), pp. 8125-8133, 29, (November, 2010).
  2. Qi Xin, Kimatu Josphert N., Li Zhihua, Jiang Lili, Cui Yue and Liu Bao, (2010). Heterotic analysis using AFLP markers reveals moderate correlations between specific combining ability and genetic distance in maize inbred lines. African Journal of Biotechnology Vol. 9(11), pp. 1568-1572.
  3. Zhang Meishan, Kimatu Josphert N., Xu Kezhang, Liu Bao (2010), DNA Cytosine Methylation in Plant Development. Review. J. Genet. Genomics 37 (2010) 1-12.
  4. Bao Liu , Chunming Xu, Na Zhao, Bao Qi, Josphert N. Kimatu, Jinsong Pang, Fangpu Han. (2010). Rapid genomic changes in Polyploid wheat and related species: implications for genome evolution and genetic improvement. Review. J. Genet. Genomics 36 (2009) 519−528.
  5. Wambale, J.M., Ni Zhaohui, Kimatu J.N., Fan Li (2010). Escherichia Coli (E.coli) phoA gene inactivation, insertion and restoration based on the λ red system. African Journal of Microbiology Research Vol. 4 (10), pp. 903-914.

Year 2009

  1. Karanja J, Amugune N. O., Ininda J., Kimatu J.N. and Danson J. W (2009). Microsatellite analysis (SSR) of the correlation between molecular and morphological traits in assorted maize inbred lines. African Crop Science Journal, Vol. 17, No. 3, 133 – 144.
  2. Gao Xiang, Yang Dan, Cao Donghui, Ao Man, Sui Xin, Wang Qinmei, Kimatu J. N., Wang Li (2009). In Vitro Micropropagation of Freesia hybrida and the Assessment of Genetic and Epigenetic Stability in Regenerated Plantlets. Journal of Plant Growth Regulation 1435-8107.
  3. Zhang J. F., Kimatu J. N., Guo W. L. and Liu B. (2009). Habitat fragmentation causes rapid genetic differentiation and homogenization in natural plant populations – A case study in Leymus chinensis. African Journal of Biotechnology Vol. 8 (15), pp. 3440-3447.
  4. M. Li, L. Gong, Q. Tian, L. Hu, W. Guo, J.N. Kimatu, D. Wang, B. Liu. (2009) Clonal genetic diversity and populational genetic differentiation in Phragmites australis distributed in the Songnen Prairie in northeast China as revealed by amplified fragment length polymorphism and sequence-specific amplification polymorphism molecular markers. Annals of Applied Biology 154:1, 43-55.

Year 2006

  1. J.N. Kimatu, J.K. Koech and H.O. Kojwang. (2006). Leaf-spotting disease on Grevillea robusta in Yala and Kodera Forests in Nyanza Province, Kenya. Journal of East African Natural Resources Management, pp 144-150. ISSB: 1684-0755.

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Name: Prof. Josphert N. Kimatu BSc. Mphil., PGDE, PhD
Institution: South Eastern Kenya University
School: Science and Computing
Department: Department of Life Sciences
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Address: P.O. Box 170-90200 Kitui, Kenya
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