Damus Mwangi

Experienced and knowledgeable in nematology, pest and disease diagnosis, setting up greenhouse and field experiments.

Graduate Research Fellow at International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) (2022-08 – Present)

Conducting research in nematology with focus on identification, quantification and management of plant parasitic nematodes.

• Analyzing experimental samples and report writing
• Actively participating in maintaining cleanliness and order in the lab
• Carry out research in the field of nematology
• Identification and quantification of plant parasitic nematodes
• Carry out field sampling and processing of samples
• Set up screenhouse and field experiment
• Performing laboratory activities as assigned by supervisors

Field / Greenhouse Supervisor at Lolomarik limited (2018-02 – 2021-09)

Supervised field and greenhouse production operations, managed labor, scouted for pests and diseases, and provided production projections.

• Planning, organizing and coordinating day to day activities of production area
• Scouting for pests and diseases, reporting and prescribing best management strategy
• Supervision, labour management and giving production projections
• Solving conflicts among workers in production area
• Training new employees and retraining existing employees on production practices and interpersonal relations
• Checking irrigation and reporting any faults
• Weekly report writing on all production, biotic and abiotic stresses

Masters in Plant Health Science and Management – Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (2021)

Bachelors of Science in Horticulture – University of Embu (2013 – 2017)

Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E) – Kagumo High School (2009 – 2013)