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Physical Chemistry
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SUMMARY

Prof. Kibet was born to a humble peasant family located some 30 Km South west of Kabarnet town and attended Ochii primary school and Tenges Boys High school in his formative years before joining the then prestigious Kenya Science Teachers' College (KSTC) - Nairobi, and Egerton University for his Barchelor of Education Science (BEd.Sc) dgree in Physics and Chemistry in 2000. He then proceeded for his Master of Philosophy (MPhil.) Degree in Analytical Chemistry in Moi University in 2004 while teaching at the Eldoret National polytechnic under the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). In 2008, Kibet was awarded a scholarship to study Ph.D. in Chemistry at Louisiana State University (USA). Kibet  joined Egerton University in 2013 as a Lecturer of Chemistry. He was appointed Senior Lecturer of Chemistry in 2018, and presently a Professor of Chemistry. He has graduated several Master of Science students and Four (4) PhD students.

Prof. Kibet is the Associate Dean, Faculty of Science, a member of the Directorate of Postgraduate studies, and a Memeber of the Egerton University Ethics Research Committee. He is a resource person at the commission for university education (CUE). To date, he has more than 90 publications to his name. His research group is presently working on kinetic and molecular modeling of transport fuels, Modeling of environmental pollutants, Water analysis, infrastructure and supply, and Geochemistry. The group is also exploring research on solid state-dye sensitized solar cells, perovskite solar cells and Material science.

Prof. Kibet has collaborated with high ranked researchers across the world: The University of KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa), University of Tclemcen (Algeria), University of Fort Hare, RSA, and Swansea University, UK. He is a member of various editorial Boards; BMC Chemistry, East African Journal of Science, Technology & Innovation (EAJSTI), and Eurasian Journal of Analytical Chemistry (EJAC). He is an active member of the National Management Environmental Authority (NEMA) and the American Chemical Society (ACS). Kibet has reviewed various manuscripts for springer, Elsevier, ACS and other publishers. Prof. Kibet is a member of the prestigious Regional Research and Development Working Group (RDWG) of the East African Science and Technology Commission (EASTECO) which is a semi-autonomous institution of the East African Community (EAC) that is mandated to promote and coordinate the development, management and application of science and technology to support regional integration and socioeconomic development. At the community level, Prof. Kibet is currently the Chairman Board of Management (BOM) AIC Kapkelelwa Sec.School, and is working with community self-help groups to better their lives. He attends AIC Mosoriot for his spiritual nourishment.

ORCID
http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9924-961X
LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-joshua-kibet-b9088713
Researchgate
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Joshua-Kibet
Google Scholar
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=skJYzh0AAAAJ&hl=en
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
  1. PhD Chemistry (Louisiana State University, USA)  - 2013
  2. MPhil Analytical Chemistry (Moi University) - 2007
  3. BED SCI (Egerton University) - 2004
  4. Dip. Ed. SCI (Kenya Science Teachers College - KSTC) - 1996
  5. Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - 1992
FIELDS OF SPECIALIZATION
  • Physical Chemistry (Chemical Kinetics, Chemical Thermodynamics, Quantum Mechanics, Statistical Mechanics, Computational Chemistry, Energy Chemistry, Solar Cell Simulations)
  • Analytical Chemistry (Water Chemistry, Geochemistry, Organic pollutants, Thermal Analysis, Electron Beam Characterization)
  • Environmental Chemistry
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
  1. Scientific Communication and Publishing (Hosted by Training Centre in Communication Africa) - 2021 (Online)
  2. Certificate in Computer  - 2007
  3. Certificate in Curriculum Development offered by Marist International Cllege - 2006
  4. Certificate in Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) - National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) -2005

 

WORK EXPERIENCE
  1. Associate Prof. (Egerton University) - 2021 - date
  2. Senior Lecturer (Egerton University) - 2018 - 2021
  3. Lecturer (Egerton University) - 2013 - 2018
  4. Part-Time Lecturer (University of Eldoret) - 2013
  5. Research Assistant (Louisiana State University, USA) - 2009 - 2013
  6. Teaching Assistant (Louisiana State University, USA) - 2008 - 2009
  7. Part-Time Lecturer  (Kabianga University College) - 2007 -2008
  8. Lecturer (Eldoret National Polytechnic) - 2003 - 2008
  9. Teacher (Kapkelewa Secondary School) - 1997 - 2003
KEY PROJECTS
  1. Modeling of solar cells using solar cell capacitance simulator software (SCAPs-1D) and Gaussian Computational platform
  2. Computational and kinetic modeling of transport fuels, tobacco pyrolysis products and environmental pollutants
  3. Water analysis and sub-surface geochemistry
  4. Photovoltaic cells and material chemistry
RESEARCH INTERESTS
  1. Numerical simulation of solar cells
  2. Computational and Kinetic modeling of transport fuels, tobacco toxins, and environmental pollutants
  3. Modeling and beam characterization of nano materials
  4. Water analysis, infrastructure and supply
  5. Chemical Diversity of honey, Pollen and Nectar - The role of pollinators
LIST OF PUBLICATIONS
  1. George Njema, Bornes C. Mosonik, Chinedu Christian Ahia, Joshua Kibet* (2024) "Modelling and Numerical Evaluation of Photovoltaic Parameters of a Highly Efficient Perovskite Solar Cell Based on Methylammonium Tin Iodide", Chemistry - A European Journal, https://doi.org/10.1002/chem.202403192
  2. Russell B. O. Ouma · Silas M. Ngari · Joshua K. Kibet* (2024) "A review of the current trends in computational approaches in drug design and metabolism", Discover Public Health, https://doi.org/10.1186/s12982-024-00229-3 (In Press)
  3. George G. Njema, Joshua K. Kibet* (2025) "A review of novel materials for nano-photocatalytic and optoelectronic applications: recent perspectives, water splitting and environmental remediation", Progress in Engineering Science, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pes.2024.100018
  4. George G. Njema, Joshua K. Kibet* (2025) "A review of chalcogenide-based perovskites as the next novel materials: Solar cell and optoelectronic applications, catalysis and future perspectives", Next Nano Technology, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nxnano.2024.100102
  5. George G. Njema, Joshua K. Kibet* and Silas M. Ngari (2025) "Performance optimization of a novel perovskite solar cell with power
    conversion efficiency exceeding 37% based on methylammonium tin iodide", Next Energy, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nxener.2024.100182
  6. Albert M. Oyugi*, Joshua K. Kibet (2024) “The analysis of the essential metal contents in khat (Catha edulis Forsk) from Meru County, Kenya" Journal of Trace Elements and Minerals, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtemin.2024.100188
  7. Benjamin K. Korir* · Joshua K. Kibet · Silas M. Ngari (2024) “A review on the current status of dye‐sensitized solar cells: Towards sustainable energy, Energy Sci Eng, https://doi.org/10.1002/ese3.1815
  8. Anzelim E. Sunguti · Joshua K. Kibet* · Thomas K. Kinyanjui · Albert M. Oyugi · Theoneste Muhizi (2024) “The analysis of potentially toxic heavy metal contamination in the Lake Bogoria geothermal springs, Discover Toxicology , https://doi.org/10.1007/s44339-024-00003-9
  9. Edwin K. Miranji, Joshua K. Kibet*, Pius K. Kipkemboi (2024) “Determination of potentially toxic heavy metals in selected wood treatment sites in Uasin Gishu County and their associated health concerns" Discover Environment, https://doi.org/10.1007/s44274-024-00093-7
  10. Edwin K. Miranji, Joshua K. Kibet*, Pius K. Kipkemboi (2024) "Analysis of Organic Contaminants in Uasin Gishu County Wood Treatment Facilities and their Associated Etiological Risks" Chemistry Africa, https://doi.org/10.1007/s42250-024-01008-y
  11. George G. Njema, Nicholas Rono, Joshua K. Kibet*, Chinedu C. Ahia (2024) "Numerical simulation of a novel high performance solid‐state dye‐sensitised solar cell based on N719 dye " IET Optoelectronics, https://doi.org/10.1049/ote2.12118
  12. George G. Njema, Russel Ben O. Ouma, Joshua K. Kibet* (2024) "A Review on the Recent Advances in Battery Development and Energy Storage Technologies " Journal of Renewable Energy, https://doi.org/10.1155/2024/2329261  
  13. George G. Njema, Joshua K. Kibet*, Nicholas Rono and Edson L. Meyer (2024) "Numerical Simulation of a highly efficient perovskite solar cell based on FeSi2 photoactive layer" Nano Select, https://doi.org/10.1002/nano.202400020
  14. George G. Njema, Joshua K. Kibet* and Silas M. Ngari (2024) "A review of interface engineering characteristics for high performance perovskite solar cells" Measurement Energy, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.meaene.2024.100005
  15. George G. Njema, Joshua K. Kibet*, Silas M. Ngare, and Nicholas Rono (2024) "Numerical optimization of interface engineering parameters for a highly efficient HTL-free perovskite solar cell" Materials Today Communications, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mtcomm.2024.108957
  16. George G. Njema, Joshua K. Kibet*, Nicholas Rono and Edson L. Meyer (2024) "Numerical Investigation of a Highly Efficient Hole Transport-Free Solid-State Dye Sensitized Solar Cell Based on N719 Dye" Journal of Electronic Materials, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11664-024-11068-y
  17. Festus K Langat, Joshua K Kibet* and Francis I Okanga "Furan and Phenol-Based Contaminants in the Borehole
    Water Quality of the Kerio Valley Water Basin, Kenya", Progress in Chemical and Biochemical Research, 2024,7(2),143-153, https://doi.org/10.48309/PCBR.2024.427199.1322
  18. Anzelim Eliwa Sunguti, Theoneste Muhizi*, Joshua Kiprotich Kibet* and Thomas Karanja Kinyanjui (2024) "Geochemical survey of the Nyamyumba and Bugarama hot springs in the western province of Rwanda", European Journal of Chemistry, 3 (1)  31-38, https://dx.doi.org/10.5155/eurjchem.15.1.31-38.248
  19. Nathan K. Kipsang, Joshua K. Kibet* & John O. Adongo (2024) "A review of the current status of the water quality in the Nile water basin" Bulletin of the National Research Centre, 48 (30), https://doi.org/10.1186/s42269-024-01186-2.
  20. Albert M. Oyugi*, Joshua K. Kibet* and John O. Adongo (2024) “A review on the biodegradation of acephate insecticides widely used in khat farming and horticultural crops " International Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry, https://doi.org/10.1080/03067319.2024.2323087
  21. Festus K Langat, Joshua K Kibet* and Francis I Okanga "Heavy Metal Analysis in the Ground Water of Kerio Valley Water Basin, Baringo County, Kenya", Environmental Science Archives, Volume III Issue 1, 2024, https://dx.doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10572993  

  22. Albert M. Oyugi, Joshua K. Kibet and John O. Adongo (2024) “Analysis of the concentration of heavy metals in khat grown in meru county and the assessment of their associated health risks" International Journal of Analytical Chemistry, https://doi.org/10.1155/2024/6688184
  23. Festus Kipkemoi Langat, Joshua Kiprotich Kibet *, Francis Inyangala Okanga and John Onyango Adongo (2023) "Organic contaminants in the groundwater of the Kerio Valley water basin, Baringo County, Kenya", European Journal of Chemistry, 14 (3) (2023) 337-347, https://dx.doi.org/10.5155/eurjchem.14.3.337-347.2458

  24. Elizabeth K. Katunge, George G. Njema and Joshua K. Kibet* (2023) "Theoretical analysis of the electrical characteristics of lead-free formamidinium tin iodide solar cell", IET Optoelectronics, https://dx.doi.org/10.1049/ote2.12104
  25. George G. Njema and Joshua K. Kibet* (2023) "A Review of the Technological Advances in the Design of Highly Efficient Perovskite Solar Cells" International Journal of Photoenergy, Volume 2023, Article ID 3801813, https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/3801813

  26. Albert Morang’a Oyugi, John Onyango Adongo*, Cynthia Muhavi Mudalungu and Joshua Kiprotich Kibet (2023) “GC/EI-MS and UV-Vis analysis of pesticide residues in cultivated Catha edulis Forsk (Khat) from selected farms in Meru County, Kenya" European Journal of Chemistry, https://dx.doi.org/10.5155/eurjchem.14.1.72-79.2371  

  27. Joseph Ochieng’ Juma, John Onyango Adongo* Joshua Kiprotich Kibet "(2023) Ferricyanide‑catalyzed amination of phenol: a near‑infrared spectroscopic and kinetic study " Monatshefte für Chemie - Chemical Monthly, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00706-023-03040-z
  28. Alfayo K. Maiyo, Benjamin K. Korir and Joshua K. Kibet* (2023) “The impact of puff frequency on respirable particulate matter in mainstream cigarette smoke”, The Clinical Respiratory Journal, http://doi.org/10.1111/crj.13592
  29. Samuel K. Kirkok, Joshua K. Kibet*, Thomas Kinyanjui, Francis I. Okanga (2022) “A Mechanistic Formation of Phenolic and Furan-Based Molecular Products from Pyrolysis of Model Biomass Components”, Progress in Chemical and Biochemical Research, https://doi.org/10.22034/pcbr.2022.367054.1235
  30. Nathan K. Kipsang, Joshua K. Kibet* & John O. Adongo (2022) "The use of water quality index and water pollution index in assessing the water quality and suitability of the river Molo water basin, Kenya" East African Journal of Science, Technology and Innovation, Vol. 3 (4), https://doi.org/10.37425/eajsti.v3i4.501.
  31. John O. Adongo*, Seth Osumba, Simion Misoi, and Joshua Kibet (2022) “Spectroscopic and Kinetic Study of Sucrose Oxidation by Cr(VI) and Its Application in the Quantitative Analysis of Soil Organic Carbon”, International Research Journal of Pure & Applied Chemistr, https://doi.org/10.9734/IRJPAC/2022/v23i430467 
  32. Alfayo K. Maiyo, Joshua K. Kibet* and Fredrick O. Kengara (2022) “A review of the characteristic properties of selected tobacco chemicals and their associated etiological risks”, Reviews on Environmental Health, https://doi.org/10.1515/REVEH-2022-0013
  33. Nicholas Rono, Abdelkrim E. Merad*, Joshua K. Kibet, Bice S. Martincigh, Vincent O. Nyamori (2022) “Simulation of the photovoltaic performance of a perovskite solar cell based on methylammonium lead iodide” Optical and Quantum Electronics,https://doi.org/10.1007/s11082-022-03737-1
  34. Alfayo K. Maiyo, Joshua K. Kibet* and Fredrick O. Kengara (2022) “Biocatalytic degradation of selected tobacco chemicals from mainstream cigarette smoke using Croton megalocarpus seed husk biochar”, Bulletin of the National Research Centre, https://doi.org/10.1186/s42269-022-00715-1
  35. Edwin K. Miranji, Pius K. Kipkemboi, Joshua K. Kibet* (2022) “A Review of Toxic Metals and Hazardous Organics in Wood Treatment Sites and Their Etiological Implications”, Journal of Chemical Reviews, https://doi.org/10.22034/JCR.2022.326656.1140
  36. Nicholas Rono, Abdelkrim E. Merad*, Joshua K. Kibet, Bice S. Martincigh, Vincent O. Nyamori (2021) “Optimization of Hole Transport Layer Materials for a Lead-Free Perovskite Solar Cell Based on Formamidinium Tin-Iodide” Energy Technology, https://doi.org/10.1002/ente.202100859  
  37. Anzelim E. Sunguti, Joshua K. Kibet*, Thomas Kinyanjui (2021) “A review of the status of organic pollutants in geothermal waters”, Journal of Nature, Science & Technology, https://doi.org/10.36937/janset.2021.004.005
  38. Benjamin K. Korir, Joshua K. Kibet*, Silas M. Ngari (2021) “Computational Simulation of a Highly Efficient Hole Transport-Free Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell Based on Titanium Oxide (TiO2) and Zinc Oxysulfide (ZnOS) Electron Transport Layers”, Journal of Electronic Materials, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11664-021-09250-7
  39. Albert M. Oyugi, Joshua K. Kibet*, John O. Adongo (2021) “A review of the health implications of heavy metals and pesticide residues on khat users”, Bulletin of the National Research Centre, https://doi.org/10.1186/s42269-021-00613-y
  40. Benjamin K. Korir, Joshua K. Kibet*, Silas M. Ngari (2021) “Simulated performance of a novel solid‑state dye‑sensitized solar cell based on phenyl‑C61‑butyric acid methyl ester (PC61BM) electron transport layer”, Optical and Quantum Electronics, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11082-021-03013-8
  41. Micah O. Omare, Joshua K. Kibet*, Jackson K. Cherutoi, Fredrick O. Kengara (2021) “Current Trends in the Use of Cannabis sativa: Beyond Recreational and Medicinal Applications” Open Access Library Journal, https://doi.org/10.4236/oalib.1107132
  42. Micah O. Omare, Joshua K. Kibet*, Jackson K. Cherutoi, Fredrick O. Kengara (2021) “Phenolic reaction products from the thermal degradation of Catha edulis”, Journal of Nature, Science & Technology, https://doi.org/10.36937/janset.2021.003.004
  43. Albert M. Oyugi, Benjamin K. Korir, Joshua K. Kibet*, Silas M. Ngari (2021) “The Possible Abuse of Catha edulis and its Associated Health and Socio-economic Impacts”, Progress in Chemical and Biochemical Research, https://doi.org/10.2203/pcbr.2021.266100.1168
  44. Nicholas Rono, Abdelkrim E. Merad*, Joshua K. Kibet, Bice S. Martincigh, Vincent O. Nyamori (2021) “A theoretical investigation of the effect of the hole and electron transport materials on the performance of a lead‑free perovskite solar cell based on CH3NH3SnI3” Journal of Computational Electronics, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10825-021-01673-z
  45. Benjamin K. Korir, Joshua K. Kibet*, Bornes C. Mosonik (2021) “A Review of the Current Trends in the Production and Consumption of Bioenergy”, Progress in Chemical and Biochemical Research, https://doi.org/10.22034/pcbr.2021.126117
  46. Micah O. Omare, Joshua K. Kibet, Jackson K. Cherutoi, Fredrick O. Kengara (2021) “Contemporary Trends in the Use of Khat for Recreational Purposes and Its Possible Health Implications”, Open Access Library Journal, https://doi.org/10.4236/oalib.1106985
  47.  Samuel K. Kirkok, Joshua K. Kibet* , Thomas Kinyanjui, Francis I. Okanga and Vincent O. Nyamori (2021) “Dioxin and dibenzofuran like molecular analogues from the pyrolysis of biomass materials—the emerging challenge in bio‑oil production”, BMC Chemistry, https://doi.org/10.1186/s13065-020-00732-z
  48.  Micah O. Omare, Joshua K. Kibet, Jackson K. Cherutoi, Fredrick O. Kengara (2021) “A review of tobacco abuse and its epidemiological consequences” Journal of Public Health, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10389-020-01443-4
  49. Nicholas Rono, Joshua K. Kibet*, Bice S. Martincigh, Vincent O. Nyamori (2020) “A comparative study between thermal etching and liquid exfoliation of bulk graphitic carbon nitride to nanosheets for the photocatalytic degradation of a model environmental pollutant, Rhodamine B” Journal of Material Science: Material Elctronics, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10854-020-04849-8
  50. Francis E. Opuru, Joshua K. Kibet*, Ignatius Wadunde, and James K. Maina (2020) “Covid-19 Risk Stratification: Community Paramedicine Health care (CPH) Model for handling Cancer, HIV/AIDS, and Diabetic Patients during the Coronavirus Pandemic”, International Journals of Applied Sciences and Engineering Development, https://www.ijaed.com/journal/IJAEDJoE
  51. Samuel K. Kirkok, Joshua K. Kibet*, Francis Okanga, Thomas Kinyanjui (2020) “A review of persistent organic pollutants: dioxins, furans, and their associated nitrogenated analogues” SN Applied Sciences Chemistry, https://doi.org/10.1007/s42452-020-03551-y
  52. Francis E. Opuru, Joshua K. Kibet*, and Noah C. Verdi (2020) “Biotoxic stratification of Arsenic: Chromated and Ammoniacal Arsenicals contamination of Soil and Ground Water (River Elbergon) – Kenya”, International Journals of Applied Sciences and Engineering Development, https://www.ijaed.com/journal/index.php/ijaed/article/view/15
  53. Magallo Laurence, Joshua K. Kibet*, Silas M. Ngari. (2018) “The fate of model organic pollutants; 3,5-dimethylphenol and N-phenyl-1-naphthaleneamine in Lake Naivasha wetland, Kenya” Scientific African, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sciaf.2020.e00401
  54.  Emily B. Chebet, Joshua K. Kibet, Damaris Mbui* (2020) “The assessment of water quality in river Molo water basin, Kenya” Applied Water Science, https://doi.org/10.1007/s13201-020-1173-8
  55. Nicholas Rono, Joshua K. Kibet, Bice S. Martincigh, and Vincent O. Nyamori* (2020) “A review of the current status of graphitic carbon nitride: A Review” Critical Reviews In Solid State And Materials Sciences, https://doi.org/10.1080/10408436.2019.1709414
  56. Joshua K. Kibet*, Bornes Mosonik (2020) “Developing countries have had enough: Is it time for a
    tobacco endgame?”: Letter to the Editor, Tobacco Induced Diseases, https://doi.org/10.18332/tid/115066
  57. Samuel K. Kirkok, Joshua K. Kibet*, Francis Okanga, Thomas Kinyanjui and Vincent Nyamori (2019) “Mechanistic formation of hazardous molecular heterocyclic amines from high temperature pyrolysis of model biomass materials: cellulose and tyrosine” BMC Chemistry, https://doi.org/10.1186/s13065-019-0644-1
  58. Bornes C. Mosonik, Joshua K. Kibet*, Silas M. Ngari. (2019) “Molecular Modeling of Selected Combustion By-Products from the Thermal Degradation of Croton megalocarpus Biodiesel”, Open access Library Journal, https://doi.org/10.4236/oalib.1105840
  59. Francis E. Opuru, Joshua K. Kibet*, Samuel K. Kirkok, Silas M. Ngari (2019) “Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in the bottom sediments of Elburgon River—Kenya: precursors for cancer” SN Applied Sciences, https://doi.org/10.1007/s42452-019-1321-7
  60. Joshua K. Kibet*, Audriy Jebet, Thomas Kinyanjui (2019) “Molecular oxygenates from the thermal degradation of tobacco and material characterization of tobacco char” Scientific African, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sciaf.2019.e00153
  61. Samuel K. Kirkok, Joshua K. Kibet* (2019) “The Scope of Tobacco Abuse in Kenya and Interventions Taken to Promote Cessation: A Review” Open Access Library Journal, https://doi.org/10.4236/oalib.1105578
  62. Bornes C. Mosonik, Joshua K. Kibet*, Silas M. Ngari. (2019) “Optimization of Binary Mixtures of Biodiesel and Fossil Diesel for Clean Energy Combustion” Chemistry Africa, https://doi.org/10.1007/s42250-019-00071-0
  63. Bornes C. Mosonik, Joshua K. Kibet*, Silas M. Ngari. (2019) “Simulating the Health Impact of Particulate Emissions from Transport Fuels using Multipath Particle Deposition Model (MPPD)” Open Journal of Modelling and Simulation, https://doi.org/10.4236/ojmsi.2019.72006
  64. Caren Kurgat, Joshua Kibet*, Bornes Mosonik and Francis Opuru (2019) “Trends in Cigarette Smoking in Kenya and the Challenges Impeding Cessation” American Journal of Biological and Environmental Statistics, https://doi.org/10.1186/s13065-016-0189-5
  65. Audriy Jebet, Joshua K. Kibet*, Thomas Kinyanjui, Vincent O. Nyamori (2018) “Environmental inhalants from tobacco burning: Tar and particulate emissions” Scientific African, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sciaf.2018.e00004
  66. Caren Kurgat, Audriy Jebet, Joshua Kibet*, (2018) “The Chemistry of Tobacco Charcoal: A Potentially Harmful Residue from Tobacco Burning" African Environmental review, 3 (1): 118-124. http://www.aer-journal.info/index.php/journals/issue/view/3
  67. Joshua K. Kibet*, Bornes C. Mosonik, Vincent O. Nyamori. Silas M. Ngari (2018) “Free radicals and ultrafine particulate emissions from the co‑pyrolysis of Croton megalocarpus biodiesel and fossil diesell” Chemistry Central Journal, https://doi.org/10.1186/s13065-018-0458-6
  68. Bornes C. Mosonik, Joshua K. Kibet*, Silas M. Ngari, Vincent O. Nyamori. (2018) “Environmentally persistent free radicals and particulate emissions from the thermal degradation of Croton megalocarpus biodiesel” Environmental Science and Pollution Research, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-018-2546-5
  69. Magallo Laurence, Joshua K. Kibet*, Silas M. Ngari. (2018) “The Degradation of o-ethyltoluene and 1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene in Lake Naivasha Wetland, Kenya” Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00128-018-2387-4
  70. Emily Chebet, Damaris Mbui, Joshua Kibet*, Geoffrey Kamau. (2018) “The Speciation of Selected Trace Metals in Nairobi River Water, Kenya” Eurasian Journal of Analytical Chemistry, https://doi.org/10.29333/ejac/86362
  71. Adika A. Christine, Joshua K. Kibet*, Ambrose K. Kiprop, & Munyendo L. Were (2018). The assessment of bore‑hole water quality of Kakamega County, Kenya. Applied Water Science, https://doi.org/10.1007/s13201-018-0688-8
  72. Audriy Jebet, Joshua Kibet*, Lucy Ombaka, & Thomas Kinyanjui (2017). Surface bound radicals, char yield and particulate size from the burning of tobacco cigarette. Chemistry Central Journal, https://doi.org/10.1186/s13065-017-0311-3
  73. Mengxia Xu, Lavrent Khachatryan* Joshua Kibet, and Slawo Lomnicki*. (2017) “Lumped kinetic modeling of isothermal degradation of lignin under conventional pyrolytic and oxidative conditions “Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jaap.2017.07.012
  74. Lucy M. Ombaka, Patrick G. Ndungu, Joshua Kibet, and Vincent O. Nyamori* (2017). The effect of pyridinic- and pyrrolic-nitrogen in nitrogen-doped carbon nanotubes used as support for Pd-catalyzed nitroarene reduction: an experimental and theoretical study, Journal of Material Science, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10853-017-1241-0
  75. Joshua Kibet*, Josephate Bosire, Thomas Kinyanjui, Moses Lang’at and Nicholas Rono. “Characterization of Forest Fire Emissions and their Possible Toxicological Impacts on Human Health” Journal of Forest and Environmental Science, Vol. 33, No. 2, April, 2017. https://doi.org/10.7747/JFES.2017.33.2.1
  76. Joshua Kibet*, Nicholas Rono, and Maurice Mutumba. (2017) “Particulate Emissions from High Temperature Pyrolysis of Cashew Nuts” Eurasian Journal of Analytical Chemistry, https://doi.org/10.12973/ejac.2017.00166a
  77. Joshua Kibet *, Jospehate Bosire, Thomas Kinyanjui & Benson Githaiga (2017) “The histochemistry of particulate emissions on the lung tissues of male albino mice”, European Journal of Health and Biology Education, https://doi.org/10.12973/ejhbe/80694
  78. Nicholas Rono, Joshua Kibet*, Francis I. Okanga and Samuel Limo. (2017) “Molecular Products and Particulate Characterization of Emissions from High Temperature Cooking of Goat Meat” Eurasian Journal of Analytical Chemistry, https://doi.org/10.12973/ejac.2017.00153a
  79. Damaris Mbui, Emily Chebet, Geoffrey Kamau, Joshua Kibet*. (2016) “The State of Water Quality in Nairobi River, Kenya”, Asian Journal of Research in Chemistry, https://doi.org/10.5958/0974-4150.2016.00078.X
  80. Joshua K. Kibet*, Hayat Bennadji, Rubik Asatryan, and Lavrent Khachatryan*. (2016) “Health and Environmental Impacts of Phenol: The Role of Radicals” Book Chapter, Nover Science publishers, NYK, USA
  81. Joshua Kibet*, Caren Kurgat, Samuel Limo, Nicholas Rono, & Bosire, Josephate. (2016). Kinetic modeling of nicotine in mainstream cigarette smoking. Chemistry Central Journal, 10 (1), 60. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13065-016-0206-8
  82. Bosire, J., Kibet, J.*, Kinyanjui, T., & Githaiga, B. (2016). Tire Combustion Emissions and Their Histochemical Implications on the Lung Tissues of Albino Mice. Open Access Library Journal, 3(10), 1-14. https://doi.org/10.4236/oalib.1103076
  83. Caren Kurgat, Joshua Kibet*, Peter Cheplogoi. (2016) “Molecular Modeling of Major Tobacco Alkaloids in Mainstream Cigarette Smoke ” Chemistry Central Journal, 10(43), 1-11, https://doi.org/10.1186/s13065-016-0189-5
  84. Joshua K. Kibet*, Emily Chebet and Charles W. Kabuga. (2016) “Computational Modeling of 2-Monochlorophenol and 2-Monochlorothiophenol” Kabarak Journal of Research & Innovation. Vol 4 No. 1, pp 49- 61
  85. C. C. Kurgat, J. K. Kibet*, P. K. Cheplogoi, S. C. Limo and P. K. Kimani. (2016) “Determination of Major Tobacco Alkaloids in Mainstream Cigarette Smoking ” Asian J. Research in Chemistry, https://doi.org/10.5958/0974-4150.2016.00035.3 , 9(5), 205-211
  86. D. N. Nyachiro, B. G. Ongarora*, J. K. Kibet, and N. Rono. (2016) “Characterization of Cyanobacterial Toxins in Lake Naivasha, Kenya ” Asian J. Research in Chemistry, https://doi.org/10.5958/0974-4150.2016.00037.7 , 9(5), 217-220
  87. J. K. Kibet*, N. Rono, F. I. Okanga and C. C. Kurgat. (2016) “Kinetic and Molecular Modeling of Selected Bio-hazardous By-products from High Temperature Cooking of Goat Meat ” Asian J. Research in Chemistry, https://doi.org/10.5958/0974-4150.2016.00040.7 , 9(6), 235-244
  88. Joshua Kiprotich Kibet*, Kituyi, Manyonge David, Lorna Chesir, and Samuel Limo Chelimo. (2016) “The Geochemical Speciation of Hand-dug Well Water of Kakamega County, Kenya” American Journal of Analytical Chemistry https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ajac.20160402.12 , 4(2): 40-49
  89. Cheruiyot Soi, Naftali T. Mureithi, Joseph M. Keriko, Caren C. Kurgat and Joshua K. Kibet*. (2015) “The Ash Content from the Thermal Degradation of Selected Biomass Waste from Githurai Market, Nairobi Kenya ”, International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Information, 1(8), 194-197
  90. Joshua K. Kibet, Lavrent Khachatryan, Barry Dellinger*. (2015) “Phenols from pyrolysis and co-pyrolysis of tobacco biomass components” Journal of Chemosphere, 138, 259–265, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2015.06.003
  91. Anthony B. Mathenge, Peter K. Cheplogoi, Josephate O. Bosire, and Joshua K. Kibet* (2015) “Molecular Modeling of Isoprene (2-Methyl-1,3-Butadiene) and its Toxic Combustion By-Products; Furan and Methyl Vinyl Ketone” Journal of Sciences and Applied Technology, Vo2, 1-13
  92. Joshua K. Kibet*, Anthony B. Mathenge, Peter K. Cheplogoi, Samuel C. Limo, and Rono Nicholas (2015) “Computational Modeling of Isoprene and Methyl Vinyl Ketone as Precursors for Carcinogenicity and Oxidative Stress” The African Review of Physics, 10:0027, 195-203
  93. Nicholas Rono, Anthony Mathenge, Joshua Kibet*, Edwin Kimeli, and Wisdom Ngare. (2015) “Molecular Modeling of Toxic Indole Derivatives from High Temperature Cooking” Kabarak Journal of Research & Innovation, 3, 1-8
  94. Chelimo L.S, Achieng, A. J., and Sarai A., Khanna K. M., Sirma K. K., Tonui J.K., Korir, P. K., Kibet, J. K., (2015) “ Quantum Hard-Sphere Assembly of Fermions”, International Journal of Physics and Mathematical Sciences, 1, 5, 47-53
  95. Chelimo L.S, Achieng, A. J., and Sarai A., Khanna K. M., Sirma K. K., Tonui J.K., Korir, P. K., Kibet, J. K., (2015) “ Quantum Hard-Sphere Assembly of Fermions”, International Journal of Physics and Mathematical Sciences, 1, 5, 47-53, http://dx.doi.org/10.11648/j.ajmp.20160501.12
  96. Omari O.M., Kibet J.K.*, Cherutoi J. K, Bosire J.O and Rono N. K. (2015) “Heavy Metal Content in Mainstream Cigarette Smoke of Common Cigarettes Sold in Kenya, and their Toxicological Consequences” International Research Journal of Environmental Sciences, 4, 75-79
  97. Josephate O. Bosire, Joshua K. Kibet*, Peter K. Cheplogoi, Nicholas K. Rono, Samuel C. Limo and Timothy Okumu. (2015) “Molecular Modeling of Furan from the Thermal Degradation of Scrap Tyres”, International Journal of Basic and Applied Chemical Sciences, 3, 17-23
  98. Joshua K. Kibet*, Anthony B. Mathenge, Lusweti Kituyi, and Timothy Okumu (2014) “The Product Distribution and Molecular Modeling of Ethyl Benzene and Toluene” Journal of the Kenya Chemical Society, Vol. 8: Issue. 1, 63-72
  99. Timothy Okumu, Alfayo Maiyo, and Joshua K. Kibet* (2014) “Molecular Modeling of the Major Hazardous by-Products from High Temperature Cooking” Proceedings of the 8th Egerton University International Conference and Expo, 616-627
  100. Kibet K. Joshua*., Anthony B. Mathenge, Samuel C. Limo, and Micah O. Omare (2014) “Theoretical Modeling and Experimental Investigation of Propanol and Phenol in Mainstream Cigarette Smoke” The African Review of Physics, 9:0032, 251-258
  101. Joshua K. Kibet, Lavrent Khachatryan, Barry Dellinger*. (2013) “Molecular Products from Pyrolysis and Oxidative Pyrolysis of Tyrosine” Journal of Chemosphere, 91, 1026–1034, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2013.01.071
  102. Segor K. Fred*, Joshua K. Kibet, Musa K. Arusei (2013) “Gas Geochemistry of Korosi-Chepchuk Geothermal Prospect in the Rift Valley, Kenya” Journal of the Kenya Chemical Society Vol. 7 No. 1, 18-27
  103. Joshua K. Kibet, Lavrent Khachatryan, Barry Dellinger*. (2013) “ Molecular Products from the Thermal Degradation of Glutamic Acid” Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 61, 7696 – 7704, http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/es302942c
  104. Joshua K. Kibet, Lavrent Khachatryan, Barry Dellinger*. (2012) “Molecular Products and Radicals from Pyrolysis of Lignin “Journal of Environmental Science & Technology, 46, 12994−13001, http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/es302942c
CONFERENCES & INVITED PRESENTATIONS
  1. The Synchrotron Radiation Source BESSY II – Research Options for the International Science Community, Material Science workshop at Egerton University from 10th to 11th November 2022
  2. Scientific Communication and Publishing hosted by The TCC Africa Team - February 2021
  3. Advancing Science, Technology and Innovation for Industrial Growth, Moi University - 2020
  4. International Conference at University of Eldoret - 2018
  5. Kenya Chemical Society – Chiromo Campus, Nairobi University - 2014 (Applied Chemistry and Technology in Industry)
  6. Kabarak University International Conference - 2014
  7. R.J. Reynolds’s Tobacco Company, Winston Salem, NC, USA - 2012
  8. Research Triangle Park, Raleigh-North Carolina, USA - 2009
HONORS, PRIZE AND AWARDS
  1. Research grants awarded by the Directorate of Research and Extension (Egerton University)
  2. Research grants for students awarded by National Research Fund (NRF) and NACOSTI
  3. Best Lecturer award for excellent teaching - Eldoret National Polytechnic
  4. Certificate of merit for good perfomance in Physical Sciences - Kenya National Examination Council
TEACHING AREAS
  1. Physical Chemistry
  2. Analytical Chemistry
  3. Computational Chemistry
  4. Environmental Chemistry
  5. Statistics and Chemometrics for Chemists
POSTGRADUATE SUPERVISION
MASTERS LEVEL :

Completed

  1. Micah Omare Omari - Computational Modeling of Toxic Molecular Products and Determination of Heavy Metals from Combustion of Traditional and Commercial Cigarettes Commonly Sold in Kenya. http://ir.mu.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/1078
  2. Nicholas Rono - Kinetic Modeling and Particulate Characterization of Selected Bio-Hazardous By-Products from High Temperature Pyrolysis of Goat Meat. http://ir-library.egerton.ac.ke/handle/123456789/2084
  3. Christine Adhiambo Adika - The assessment of bore‑hole water quality of Kakamega County, Kenya. http://ir.mu.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/2826
  4. Josephate Ong'era Bosire - The Histochemistry of Soot from Selected Combustion Sources: A Pathology Study on the Lung Tissues Of Male Albino Mice. http://ir-library.egerton.ac.ke/jspui/handle/123456789/1548?mode=full
  5. Caren Chebet Kurgat - Molecular Modeling and Experimental Determination of Selected Tobacco Alkaloids in Mainstream Cigarette Smoking. http://ir-library.egerton.ac.ke/jspui/bitstream/123456789
  6. Douglas Nyang'oya Nyachiro - Determination of Cyanobacterial Toxins in Lake Naivasha, Kenya. http://ir-library.egerton.ac.ke/jspui/handle/123456789/1749

Ongoing

  1. Festus K. Kipkemboi - Ground Water Chemistry and Trace Metal Speciation of the Kerio Valley Water Basin, Baringo County, Kenya
  2. Anzelim E. Sunguti - Benzene Derivatives and Speciation of Trace Metals in Lake Bogoria Geothermal System
  3. Benjamin K. Korir - Numerical Simulation of Solid State Dye-Based Solar Cells for Potentially High Quantum and High Power Conversion Efficiency Characteristics for Solar Harvesting

  4. Nathan K. Kipsang -Analysis of Selected Toxic Metals and Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in the Molo River Water basin, Kenya

  5. Albert M. Oyugi - Determination of Trace Metals and Pesticide Residues in Miraa Grown in Various Parts of Kenya
  6. George G. Njema - Numerical Analysis of The Electrical Characteristics of Lead-Free Perovskite Solar Cell Based on Methylammonium Tin Iodide
  7. Edwin K. Miranji - Analysis of Heavy Metals And Hazardous Organics in Soils Within Selected Wood Treatment Plants in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
PhD. LEVEL :

Completed

  1. Bornes Chelang'at Mosonik - Molecular Products, Thermal Emissions, and Radical Kinetics from the Thermal Degradation of Croton Megalocarpus Biodiesel and Binary Transport Fuels. http://ir-library.egerton.ac.ke/handle/123456789/2330
  2. Micah Omare Omari - Experimental and computational modeling of molecular products from the thermal degradation of tobacco, marijuana and khat.https://ir.mu.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/5612
  3. Nicholas Rono - An experimental study of graphitic carbon nitride-based materials and selected metal-based semiconductors in organic solar cells combined with a computational study of perovskite solar cells. https://ukzn-dspace.ukzn.ac.za/handle/10413/21413?show=full
  4. Samuel Kipyegon Kirkok - The Mechanistic and Thermochemical Behaviour for the Formation of Dioxin-Like and Benzofuran-Like Nitrogenated Compounds from Model Biomass Materials 

 Ongoing

Russel Ouma Ben Omondi - Drug Design Characteristics of Selected Anticancer Active Compounds of Sapium Ellipticus Using The Amsterdam Density Functional and Molecular Docking Computational Suite

OTHER SOCIETIES
  1. American Chemical Society
  2. Phi Kappa Phi Society
  3. National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA)
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