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Dr. Eric Masika MRSC

Lecturer, Department of Chemistry

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Dr. Eric Masika MRSC

Lecturer, Department of Chemistry

Administrative Position
Investigator ;( 2023) KURA Project on Innovative Mechanisms to Safeguard Road Furniture Against Vandalism.; Co-Principal Investigator; (2020) Support for virtual labs for STEM subjects pilot project and capacity building of staff in online and distance teaching using the Extend – Empowered Educator Professional Learning programme by Commonwealth of Learning (COL), Canada; CAD 17,360.; Principal Investigator ; (2020) Green chemistry synthesis of Iron doped TiO 2 nanoparticles for potential applications in organic wastewater treatment; under FLAIR Fellowships 2021; Application ID - FLR\R1\211289; GBP 299,581.86; (Unsuccessful).; Co-Principal Investigator ; (2017) Embedding Sustainability: Advanced Materials for Energy Applications under the Newton Fund; Application ID; 2017-RLWK8-10349; GBP 44,000; (Unsuccessful).; The 5 th IUPAC International Conference on Green Chemistry (2014) held in Durban, South Africa; Financial Support; USD 792.; Co-Principal Investigator ; (2012 -2013) Postdoctoral Pump-priming project under EPSRC to investigate the physical concept underlying the hollow spheres contrast agents in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).; PhD Chemistry Scholarship (2008 -2012); School Merged by the University of Nottingham, UK; Full Scholarship inclusive Stipend.; MSc Nanoscience Scholarship (2007 -2008); By All Saints Educational Trust (ASET, UK); GBP 12,000.

Academic Qualifications

Strengthening Postgraduate Supervision Course; by Centre for Postgraduate Studies (CPGS), Rhodes University; 8 th June 2024; ( online ).
The Anatomy of 21st Century Empowered Educator Six Module course in the Extend Africa (EXT-AFR) programme offered by the Commonwealth of Learning (COL) in partnership with Digital School of Virtual and Open Learning, Kenyatta University.
Developing People and Enabling Practice (DPEP) course while tutoring a group six academic staff by Staff Education Development Association (SEDA) of UK: March. 2020 to November 2020.
Research Writing in the Sciences by INSAP (AUTHORAID); in Collaboration with Royal Society of Chemistry/Pan Africa Chemistry Network; 10 th September 2019 to 9 th December 2019.
The Study Tour on Start-Up Development: the joint project “Collaboration for Entrepreneurial Universities-CEPU” conducted by the Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences, the University of Leipzig, Wismar University of Applied Sciences and Leuphana University as well as Kenyatta University and Mount Kenya University Leipzig Germany; between 23 rd to 29 th June 2019.
Partnerships in Enhanced Blended Learning (PEBL) Training on Interactive Content Development, Online Facilitation and Staff Capacity Development by Staff Education Development Association (SEDA) of UK: Feb. 2018 to Dec 2018.
Intensive Learning and Teaching Programme (ILTP) Course in Higher Education Learning and Teaching with main focus on enhancement of skills for teachers and supporters of student learning; Venue:- The University of Nottingham; Dates:- 17 th -22 nd June 2011.
Advanced presentation skills, skills for demonstrating in chemistry laboratories, marking and assessment for scientists and a practical look at core teaching skills.
Investigator ;( 2023) KURA Project on Innovative Mechanisms to Safeguard Road Furniture Against Vandalism.
Co-Principal Investigator; (2020) Support for virtual labs for STEM subjects pilot project and capacity building of staff in online and distance teaching using the Extend – Empowered Educator Professional Learning programme by Commonwealth of Learning (COL), Canada; CAD 17,360.
Principal Investigator ; (2020) Green chemistry synthesis of Iron doped TiO 2 nanoparticles for potential applications in organic wastewater treatment; under FLAIR Fellowships 2021; Application ID - FLR\R1\211289; GBP 299,581.86; (Unsuccessful).
Co-Principal Investigator ; (2017) Embedding Sustainability: Advanced Materials for Energy Applications under the Newton Fund; Application ID; 2017-RLWK8-10349; GBP 44,000; (Unsuccessful).
The 5 th IUPAC International Conference on Green Chemistry (2014) held in Durban, South Africa; Financial Support; USD 792.
Co-Principal Investigator ; (2012 -2013) Postdoctoral Pump-priming project under EPSRC to investigate the physical concept underlying the hollow spheres contrast agents in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).
PhD Chemistry Scholarship (2008 -2012); School Merged by the University of Nottingham, UK; Full Scholarship inclusive Stipend.
MSc Nanoscience Scholarship (2007 -2008); By All Saints Educational Trust (ASET, UK); GBP 12,000.

Refereed Journal Articles

  1. Dr. Eric Masika and Prof. Charles Otieno Onindo; (December, 2020); SCH 852 Heterogeneous Kinetics and Equilibria ; Digital School of Virtual and Open Learning in Collaboration with Department of Chemistry; School of Pure and Applied Sciences. VETTED BY: Dr. Lucy Kiruri.
  2. Prof. Charles Otieno Onindo, Dr. Eric Masika and Mr Gitari Mugambi (September, 2020) SCH201: Chemical Thermodynamics ; Digital School of Virtual and Open Learning in Collaboration with Department of Chemistry; School of Pure and Applied Sciences. VETTED BY: Dr. Kibe Macharia.
  3. Bernadatte M Ratemo, Benson M Wachira, Eric Masika , Margaret M Ng’ang’a, Ahmed Hassanali and Paul O Mireji, Controlling Rate of Release of Tsetse Fly Repellent Blend by Encapsulating in Cyclodextrin Nanoparticles, Journal of Nanotechnology , Wiley, Vol. 2025 Issue 1; (2025) 6677970 - 8,
  4. Marylyn Mugure Gathiru, Emilly Obuya, Naumih M. Noah and Eric Masika , Biosynthesized and chemically synthesized Ag/TiO2 nanocomposites: Effect of reaction parameters on synthesis using watermelon rind extract and comparative analysis, Heliyon , Volume 10, Issue 15, (2024), e35284
  5. Daniel Murage, Masika and W. A. Wanyonyi, Adsorption of Lead (ii), Chromium (vi) and Manganese (ii) metal ions from water using modified Pennisetum purpureum Schumach plant stalk, African Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences ; Vol. 3; Issue 2 (2022) 213-220
  6. Okumu Mary Assumptor, Eric Masika and Karanja Thiong’o, Probing Optimal Blends of Pozzolans to Develop Supplementary Cementing Material Within Busia County, Kenya; IOSR Journal of Applied Physics (IOSR-JAP) , e-ISSN: 2278-4861.Volume 12, Issue 2 Ser. III (2020), PP 59-69
  7. Micheal Ndikau, N. Noah, D. M. Andala and Masika , Antibacterial Activity of Green Synthesized Silver Nanoparticles Using Citrullus lanatus Fruit Rind Extract, Journal of the Kenya Chemical Society 13-1 (2020), 22-27.
  8. Bonface Juma Wafula, Eric Masika and Charles Onindo; ZnO Nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs): Synthesis Using Tithonia diversifolia, Characterization and in-vitro Antimicrobial Bioassays, IOSR Journal of Applied Chemistry (IOSR-JAC) e-ISSN: 2278-5736.Volume 13, Issue 8 Ser. I (August. 2020), PP 14-21.
  9. N. Nyamu, L. Ombaka, E Masika and M. Ng’ang’a (2019), Onepot microwaveassisted synthesis of sizedependent lglutathionecapped spherical silver nanoparticles suitable for materials with antibacterial properties, Interdisciplinary Nanomedicine Volume 4 Issue 3 86-94.
  10. Nicholas Musila, Mathew Munji, Justus Simiyu, Eric Masika , Raphael Nyenge and Miriam Kineene, Characteristics of TiO 2 Compact Layer prepared for DSSC application Traektoriâ Nauki = Path of Science. Vol. 4 , No 10
  11. Ernest O. Nachaki, Peter M. Ndangili, Noah M. Naumih and Eric Masika, NickelPalladiumBased Electrochemical Sensor for Quantitative Detection of Formaldehyde, Chemistry Select, Vol. 3 Issue 2, 339 -854, 2018
  12. Nicholas Musila, Mathew Munji, Justus Simiyu, Eric Masika and Raphael Nyenge, Effect of TiO2 Compact Layer on DSSC Performance, Traektoriâ Nauki= Path of Science Vol.4, Issue 9,, 2018
  13. Nicholas Musila, Mathew Munji, Justus Simiyu, Eric Masika and Raphael Nyenge, Optical Properties and Analysis of OJL Model’s Electronic inter-band Transition Parameters of TiO2 Films, Traektoriâ Nauki= Path of Science Vol.4, Issue 7,, 2018.
  14. Samuel N. Nyamu, Lucy Ombaka, Eric Masika, and Margaret Ng’ang’a, Antimicrobial Photodynamic Activity of Phthalocyanine Derivatives, Hindawi Advances in Chemistry, Volume 2018, https://doi.org/10.1155/2018/2598062
  15. Joseph Odundo, Naumih Noah, Dickson Andala, Janet Kiragu and Eric Masika, Development of an electrochemical nano-biosensor for rapid and sensitive diagnosis of bilharzia in Kenya, South African Journal of Chemistry, Vol 71, 2018, 127 -134
  16. Ernest O. Nachaki,, Peter M. Ndangili, Noah M. Naumi and Eric Masika, Nickel-Palladium-Based Electrochemical Sensor for Quantitative Detection of Formaldehyde; Chemistry Select Vol. 3,(2) pp 384–392, 2018
  17. NYAMU SAMUEL, Lucy Ombaka, Eric Masika, and Margaret Ng’ang’a, Antimicrobial Photodynamic Activity of Phthalocyanine Derivatives; Hindawi :Advances in Chemistry Accepted 15 Jan, 2018
  18. Ojiambo, O. C, Nawiri, M. P. and Masika, E., Reduction of Cyanide Levels in Sweet cassava Leaves Grown in Busia County, Kenya Based on Different Processing Methods, Food Research 1 (3) : pp - pp (June 2017).
  19. M. Ndikau, N. Noah, D. M. Andala and E. Masika, Green Synthesis and Characterization of Silver Nanoparticles Using Citrullus lanatus Fruit Rind Extract, Hindawi: International Journal of Analytical Chemistry, Volume 2017.
  20. B. Adeniran, E. Masika and R. Mokaya, A family of microporous carbons prepared via a simple metal salt carbonization route with high selectivity for exceptional gravimetric and volumetric post-combustion CO2 capture, J. Mater. Chem. A, 2014, 2, 14696–14710
  21. E. Masika and R. Mokaya, Exceptional gravimetric and volumetric hydrogen storage for densified zeolite templated carbons with high mechanical stability', Energy Environ. Sci., 2014, 7, 427 – 434.
  22. E. Masika and R. Mokaya, High surface area metal salt templated carbon aerogels via a simple subcritical drying route: Preparation and CO2 uptake properties , RSC Advances, 2013, 3, 17677 - 17681.
  23. E. Masika, R. Bourne, T. Chamberlain and R. Mokaya, "Supercritical CO2 mediated incorporation of Pd onto templated carbons: A route to optimising the Pd particle size and hydrogen uptake density", ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 2013, 5 (12), pp 5639 - 5647.
  24. E. Masika and R. Mokaya, “ Preparation of ultrahigh surface area porous carbons templated using zeolite 13X for enhanced hydrogen storage ”, Progress in Natural Science: Materials International, 2013, 23(3), pp 308 - 316.
  25. E. Masika and R. Mokaya, Exceptional gravimetric and volumetric hydrogen storage for densified zeolite templated carbons with high mechanical stability ', Energy Environ. Sci., DOI:10.1039/C3EE42239A; Accepted on 28th October 2013
  26. E. Masika and R. Mokaya, High surface area metal salt templated carbon aerogels via a simple subcritical drying route: Preparation and CO2 uptake properties, RSC Advances, 2013, 3, 17677 - 17681.
  27. E. Masika and R. Mokaya, “Hydrogen storage in high surface area carbons with identical surface area but different pore size: Direct demonstration of the effects of pore size”, Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 2012, 116 (49), pp 25734 – 25740.
  28. E. Masika and R. Mokaya, ‘Mesoporous Aluminosilicates from a Zeolite BEA Recipe’, Chemistry of Materials, 2011, 23(9), pp 2491 - 2498.

Conference Papers

  1. Eric Masika; Jove Webinar "Experiential Learning in STEM + : Practical Strategies for Impactful Teaching"; Zoom; 24 th July 2025.
  2. Eric Masika; KCS Workshop Certificate of Participation; Chemistry for Sustainable Development Goals, held at University of Nairobi, Chiromo Campus, 7 th December 2024.
  3. Eric Masika; One Day Workshop on Electron Microscopy; Organized by Vision Scientific and Engineering Kenya Limited in collaboration with ThermoFisher Scientific held at Panari Hotel, Nairobi- Kenya on 31st October 2022.
  4. Eric Masika; Leadership & Strategy Development Workshop; By Collaboration for Entrepreneurial Universities ((CEPU) Workshop Series IV; Kenyatta University 1 st – 7 th October 2020.
  5. Eric Masika ; Commonwealth of Learning Workshop on Quality Assurance Review Tool and Improvement Plans: A PEBL/SPHEIR Engagement Activity – held in Kenyatta University, Nairobi, 11 th – 19 th November 2019.
  6. Eric Masika; Building a Diversified and Transformative Workforce for the 21 st Century Job Market; by Directorate of Career Development and Mentoring Programmes; 22 nd October 2019.
  7. Eric Masika; Training of Trainers Workshop for Staff Mentors and Growing Leaders Facilitators; by Directorate of Career Development and Mentoring Programmes;7 th November 2019.
  8. Eric Masika; Leadership & Strategy Development Workshop; By Collaboration for Entrepreneurial Universities ((CEPU) Workshop Series III; Kenyatta University 1 st October 2019.
  9. Eric Masika; CEPU Training for Service-Oriented Administrations; By Collaboration for Entrepreneurial Universities ((CEPU) Workshop Series; Kenyatta University 11 th -13 th June 2019.
  10. Eric Masika; Leadership & Strategy Development Workshop; By Collaboration for Entrepreneurial Universities ((CEPU) Workshop Series; Kenyatta University 12 th -14 th February 2019.
  11. Bernadatte M. Ratemo, Eric Masika , Paul Mireji and Ahmed Hassanali; Pan Africa Chemistry Network congress 2018: Managing resources through chemistry: Wealth not Waste. 6 th - 8 th November 2018, Nairobi, Kenya; Microcapsules for downstream deployment of an Optimized 4-Component Tsetse- Repellent Blend. (Best Poster PACN Award).
  12. Eric Masika; Applied Entrepreneurship Education Programme (AEEP) Train the Trainers Workshop; Collaboration between Kenyatta University and Hochschule Neu-Ulm University of Applied Sciences -1 st November 2018.
  13. Eric Masika; HEInnovate Assessment Tool Workshop II; _CEPU Project _ Kenyatta University; 4 th October 2018.
  14. Eric Masika; Leadership & Strategy Development Workshop; By Collaboration for Entrepreneurial Universities ((CEPU) Workshop Series; Kenyatta University 3 rd October 2018.
  15. Eric Masika; HEInnovate Assessment Tool Workshop; _CEPU Project _ Kenyatta University; 19 th July 2019.
  16. Eric Masika ; United Nations Environmental Assembly 3 (UNEA3) with participations in UN Science-Policy-Business Forum on the Environment, taking place at UN Environment’s headquarters in Nairobi 27 th November – 6 th December 2017. (Participation)
  17. Michael Ndikau, Naumih M. Noah, Dickson M. Andala , Eric Masika; 9 th Kenya Chemical Society (KCS) International Conference- USIU-Africa, Nairobi, Kenya 9 th -12 th May, 2017: Investigation of the Anti-Bacterial activity of Silver Nanoparticles synthesized Using Citrullus lanatus fruit rind extract. (Poster)
  18. Eric Masika; Pan Africa Chemistry Network Congress 2016 – Sustainable Water Resources in Africa; 30 th November -2 nd December 2016.
  19. Eric Masika; KCS Nairobi Chapter Symposium; Theme – Chemistry for Sustainable Development; Nairobi, Kenya – 23 rd April 2016.
  20. Eric Masika; The 8 th International Kenya Chemical Society Conference; Theme – Applied Chemistry and Technology in Industry; held at The University of Nairobi, Chiromo Campus, Millennium Hall; 5 th – 8 th May 2015.
  21. Eric Masika , 5 th IUPAC International Conference on Green Chemistry, Durban; South Africa, 17th – 21st August 2014: Porosity Modulation of Mesoporous Aluminosilicates via Simple Washing/Refluxing in Water for Applications in Water Purification (Talk).
  22. Eric Masika: RSC-P& G SYMPOSIUM ON: Regulatory Harmonization, Hygiene and Sustainability July 8th and 9th 2014 Chiromo Campus University of Nairobi: Provision of sustainable water for domestic application. (Talk)
  23. Eric Masika , Kenya Chemical Society, Nairobi Chapter AGM cum workshop, Kenyatta University on 15 th February 2014 (Attendance).
  24. Eric Masika : 1 st Stakeholder’s workshop to discuss the draft Policy on exploitation of Nanotechnology at Utalii hotel, Nairobi, Kenya on 16th January, 2014. (Attendance).
  25. Eric Masika and Robert Mokaya, ‘TA Instruments - UK Materials Characterization seminar, University of Bradford, 13 th and 14 th September 2011 ‘Synthesis and Characterization of Pd-doped Zeolite Templated Carbons for Hydrogen Storage.’(Poster).
  26. Eric Masika , Richard Bourne, Thomas Chamberlain and Robert Mokaya, 34 th Annual British Zeolite Association Conference, Edinburgh, 11 -13 th April 2011, ‘Supercritical CO 2 mediated Incorporation of Palladium Nanoparticles into Zeolite Templated Carbons with enhanced Hydrogen Storage; (Presentation).
  27. Eric Masika and Robert Mokaya, 34 th Annual British Zeolite Association Conference, Edinburgh, 11 - 13 th April 2011. ‘Mesoporous Aluminosilicates via Molecular Templating; (Poster).
  28. Eric Masika and Robert Mokaya, Driving innovation in Chemistry and Engineering Lectures, The University of Nottingham, 12 th March 2010, ‘Templating Routes to Nanostructured and Mesostructured Porous Materials;.(Presentation).
  29. Eric Masika and Robert Mokaya, 2010 Physical Chemistry Postgraduate Symposium, 9th July 2010. ‘Synthesis and Characterization of Pd-doped Zeolite Templated Carbons for Hydrogen Storage; (Presentation).
  30. Eric Masika and Martyn Poliakoff, MSc. Nanoscience (2007/2008 ) Research day, The University of Nottingham, 21 st August 2008;‘The Supercritical Hydrothermal Synthesis of Metal Oxide Nanoparticles; (Presentation).

Awards & Honours

  • Extend Africa – Empowered Educator by Commonwealth of Learning in partnership with Digital School of Virtual and Opening Learning, KU –May 2022.
  • Vice-Chancellor’s Achievement Award for exemplary Student Ambassador; University of Nottingham, UK.

Professional Affiliations

  • External Examiner : University of Johannesburg, Effective April 2022 MSc Thesis : “Application of TiO 2 ..”
  • Journal Reviewer: PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases; January 2021.
  • External Examiner : Nelson Mandela African Institution of Sciences and Technology, effective November 2020. MSc. Thesis ; “Development of electrochemical sensor using Ta 2 O 5 ”.
  • KNEC Examiner , 233/2 (Chemistry Paper 2); November 1999 to September 2007.