Cecil Ouma
Next Einstein Forum Fellow | STEM Scientist | Strategist
Potchefstroom,NW
Summary
Meticulous and analytical Researcher with more that seven years of educational and hands-on experience in computational sciences, clean energy solutions, climate change research and modelling environmental pollutants. Adaptive team player with in-depth knowledge of Industry 4.0 tools and applications in different STEM fields and application of systems thinking in problem-solving.
Overview
11
11
years of post-secondary education
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Scientist
North West University | Hydrogen South Africa (HySA - Infrastructure)
Potchefstroom, North West
08.2017 - Current
- Wrote over 20 research papers, reports, reviews and summaries regarding environmentally safe and clean energy storage materials.
- Performed research on prospects for adoption and implementation of renewable energy technologies in Africa
- Performed research into study topics to increase African knowledge-base and ability to provide valuable contributions in innovation-led solutions.
- Collaborated with energy leadership team to identify relevant questions and determine best methods of tackling energy problems in Africa.
- Generated data models, performed exploratory analysis and helped produce reports outlining results.
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Natural and Environment Resources, Council for Scientiffic and Industrial Research
Pretoria
08.2014 - 07.2017
- Maintained accurate records of research findings and provided statistical analysis of data results.
- Contributed to and actively participated in research conception, design and execution to address issues related to water pollution by nanoparticle contaminants.
- Conducted research guided by research group leader in accordance with institutional goals and objectives.
- Wrote and published more than 5 peer-reviewed articles concerning findings and highlighted possible applications for findings. Gave several seminars and gave lots of conference presentations.
- Liaised with research group leader to review grants and manuscripts to develop ways to model impacts of nanoparticles to environment.
- Pursued independent and complementary research interests to achieve higher H-Index.
Education
Ph.D. - Computational Science (Physics)
University of Pretoria
Pretoria 02.2011 - 04.2015
Master of Science - Physics
Moi University
Eldoret 11.2007 - 12.2010
Bachelor of Science - Physical Sciences
Moi University
Eldoret 04.2004 - 10.2007
Skills
Research program planning
Timeline
Research Scientist
North West University | Hydrogen South Africa (HySA - Infrastructure)
08.2017 - Current
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Natural and Environment Resources, Council for Scientiffic and Industrial Research
08.2014 - 07.2017
Ph.D. - Computational Science (Physics)
University of Pretoria
02.2011 - 04.2015
Master of Science - Physics
Moi University
11.2007 - 12.2010
Bachelor of Science - Physical Sciences
Moi University
04.2004 - 10.2007
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