Ryan Savai

Motivated second-year Biotechnology undergraduate at Kenyatta University with a strong grounding in microbial science, biochemistry, and life-science laboratory practices. Eager to apply academic knowledge to real-world challenges in livestock health and agricultural research at ILRI. Committed to contributing to food security and poverty reduction in developing countries through evidence-based science.

Biotechnology & Microbiology Laboratory Practicals at Kenyatta University — Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology & Biotechnology (2024-01 – Present)

• Conducted a practical on bacterial inoculation: plating, streaking, and aseptic transfer techniques.
• Prepared and submitted formatted laboratory reports following institutional templates.
• Studied microbial growth patterns and applied safety protocols in a BSL-1 laboratory environment.

Self-Directed Academic Research at Independent (2024-01 – Present)

• Conducted in-depth revision on liver pathophysiology, bilirubin metabolism, jaundice classifications, and H. pylori diagnostics for SBC 292 examinations.
• Studied enzyme kinetics and regulatory mechanisms including cooperative binding (MWC model), bisubstrate reactions, and zymogen activation cascades.
• Explored quantum biology topics including laser-tissue interaction and avian magnetoreception.

Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology – Kenyatta University (2024-01)

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics – Mang'u High School (2020-01 – 2023-12)