Technical Skills
Education
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M.S., Geodetic Engineering | The University of Bonn
(November 2022)
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B.S., Geomatic Engineering and Geospatial Information
Systems
| Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (November
2018)
Work Experience
Senior Research Associate-Data Science @ Alliance of Bioversity and
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
July 2023 - Present
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Implemented data science analysis techniques, including machine
learning, to explore the correlation between climate, conflict, and
human security.
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Supported backend spatial analysis for the Climate Security
Observatory (CSO), enhancing stakeholders’ preparedness for climate
security risks.
View contributions in the GitHub repository.
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Collaborated with government ministries and regional blocs to
influence the development of national and regional policies on climate
change and human security.
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Notable contributions: IGAD regional strategy on climate security
and Kenya National Climate Change Action Plan (NCCAP) 2023-2027.
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Participated in fundraising by assisting in the preparation of grant
proposals and concept notes.
Research Associate (Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter) @ Center for Remote
Sensing of Land Surfaces, University of Bonn
March 2022 - July 2023
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Conducted research to gather and organize information on Copernicus
datasets and services.
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Established a network of contacts with potential Copernicus users
across various African nations.
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Evaluated user needs for Copernicus through interviews, surveys, and
engagement at events like UN-Spider expert meetings.
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Produced training resources, including online brochures, tutorials,
and video guides for Copernicus applications.
View resources
and on the UN-SPIDER knowledge portal.
Projects
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Data-Driven EEG Band Discovery with Decision Trees
Publications
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Kenduiywo, B.; Mendez, A.; Liebig, T.; Belli, A.; Villa, V.;
Achicanoy, H.; Korir, V.; Chepngetich, B.; Pacillo, G.; Laderach, P.
(2023) Mapping climate insecurity hotspots: Enhancing climate peace
and security decision making in East Africa and greater Horn of
Africa.
DOI: 10.10568/134672
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Bridging Climate Change and Human Mobility— Collective analysis for a
deeper understanding of climate mobility in the East and Horn of
Africa. IOM, Global.
Link to publication
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Korir, V., Forsch, A., Dehbi, Y., and Haunert, J.-H.: Visualizing the
Modal Split in Public Transportation Networks, Abstr. Int. Cartogr.
Assoc., 5, 89.
DOI: 10.5194/ica-abs-5-89-2022
Theses
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Master's Thesis: Land suitability analysis for
placement of hydrogen infrastructure, a MCDM approach: Case study of
ECOWAS nations, West Africa.
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Bachelor's Thesis: Use of GIS and Remote Sensing
technologies for monitoring and forecasting fall armyworm (Spodoptera
frugiperda) infestation: Case study of Tranzoia County, Kenya.