Dr. George Fredrick Opondo Obiero, a Senior Lecturer in Biochemistry and Biotechnology at the Technical University of Kenya, has established a remarkable academic and research profile. His educational journey is marked by a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Bioinformatics from the University of the Western Cape, South Africa, a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Cell and Molecular Biology from Maseno University, Kenya, and a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Agricultural Education and Extension from Egerton University, Kenya. Additionally, he holds a Diploma in Human Resource Management and a Certificate in Basic Meteorological Observation, highlighting his diverse academic interests and expertise.
Dr. Obiero's professional journey is equally impressive. He commenced his career as a Graduate Science Teacher, followed by roles as a Graduate Research Scholar at the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), Nairobi, and a PhD Research Scholar at ICIPE, Duduville Campus, Nairobi. His postdoctoral research at the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology in Jena, Germany, further honed his expertise in bioinformatics and molecular biology.
At the Technical University of Kenya, Dr. Obiero has been instrumental in teaching and developing courses in bioinformatics and molecular biology, with a focus on the application of internet technology in these fields.