Nellie Oduor

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Nellie Oduor

E-mail : noduor@kefri.org
Researcher ID : 0000-0003-2611-9790
Designation : Senior Research Scientist
Expertise : Biomass energy, wood preservation

Journal papers

  1. Luvanda A.M., N. Oduor , E. Kitheka , E.M. Kyalo , J. Githiomi and J. Kimwemwe. (2020). The Socio-Economic Impact of Charcoal Production on The Livelihood of Local Producers in Kitui County, Kenya. Octa Journal of Environmental Research. Oct. Jour. Env. Res. Vol. 8(2): 054-062
  2. Emily Kitheka, Jacinta Kimiti, Nellie Oduor, Jane Wanza. Mutinda, Celestine Ingutia and Joseph Githiomi. (2019).Factors Influencing Adoption of Biomass Energy Conservation Technologies in Selected Areas of Kitui County, Kenya. Journal of Environmental Science and Engineering A 8 (2019) pg 70-81. Doi:10.17265/2162-5298/2019.02.003
  3. Nellie Oduor, Emily Kitheka, Celestine Ingutia, Nathan Nyamai, James Kimwemwe and Kevin Juma. (2019). Quality and Emission Analysis of Charcoal from Various Species of Wood Using improved carbonization Technologies in Kenya. Journal of Environmental Science and Engineering A 8(2019) pg 16-25. Doi:10.17265/2162-5298/2019.01.002
  4. P.C. Ogutu, M.O. Muga, R. Pretorius, C. Obonyo, V.Yegon, V.Oriwo,, E.Kitheka, N.Oduor, J.Githiomi and J.Kimondo. (2018). Piloting Commercial Production of Charcoal Briquettes from Sugarcane Bagasse in Homa-Bay County. Journal of Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology for Development (JASETD) https://stieconference.dkut.ac.ke/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Conference%20Proceedings%208%20Latest.pd pg 355-369
  5. Yuanyuan Zhao, Duole Feng, Durai Jayaraman, Daniel Belay, Heiru Sebrala, John Ngugi, Eunice Maina, Rose Akombo, John Otuoma, Joseph Mutyaba, Sam Kissa, Shuhua Qi, Fiker Assefa, Nellie Mugure Oduor, Andrew Kalema Ndawula, Yanxia Li, Peng Gong. (2017). Bamboo mapping of Ethiopia, Kenya and Uganda for the year 2016 using multi-temporal Landsat imagery. International Journal Applied Earth Observation and Geoinformation. Volume 66, April 2018, Pages 116-125. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jag.2017.11.008
  6. Kitheka E. M, J. M. Kimiti, N. Oduor, and W. J Mutinda. (2017). Adoption of biomass Energy Conservation Technologies in Selected Areas of Kitui County, Kenya. A paper presented at the 3rd STI&E Conference of Dedan Kimathi University of Technology. Proceedings of the 3rd DeKUT International Conference on STI&E 1st – 3rd November, 2017; Pg 403- 413
  7. Rotich Godfrey, Robert W. Nyukuriand Nellie C. Oduor. (2017). Comparative Magnitude of Eucalyptus Grandis and Grevillia Robusta (Untreated Woodblocks) Attack by Subterranean Termites. IJISET - International Journal of Innovative Science, Engineering & Technology, Vol. 4 Issue 2, February 2017. ISSN (Online) 2348 – 7968
  8. Rotich Godfrey, Nellie C. Oduor, Robert W. Nyukuri, Ngurwe Jared.,and Bii Benard K. (2016). Comparative Efficacy of Varied Concentrations Fipronyl in Termites control on treated sand. IJISET - International Journal of Innovative Science, Engineering & Technology, Vol. 3 Issue 10, October 2016. ISSN (Online) 2348 – 7968
  9. Luvanda A. M. , Kitheka, E., Oduor, N., Kyalo, E. M. and Githiomi, J. (2016). Impact And Assessment Of Charcoal Marketing System Through Community Associations In Kitui County, Kenya. Octa Journal of Environmental Research Vol. 4(2): 086-091 ISSN 2321 3655
  10. Rotich Godfrey, Robert W. Nyukuri, Fredrick M. Wanjala., Nellie C. Oduor and J. J. Kiptoo. (2015). Comparative Efficacy of Varied Concentrations of Fipronyl in the Laboratory Management of Termites. American Chemical Science Journal 10(4): 1-7, 2016, Article no.ACSJ.21725 ISSN: 2249-0205
  11. Rotich Godfrey, Robert W. Nyukuri, Nellie C. Oduor, Sylvia Mmbone, J.J. Cheboiand J. J. Kiptoo. (2015). Comparative Efficacy of Varied Concentrations of Fipronyl 200 g/l in the Graveyard (Field Trial Test) Control of Termites. American Chemical Science Journal 11(1): 1-6, 2016, Article no.ACSJ.22327 ISSN: 2249-0205
  12. Oduor N. and Githiomi, J.K. (2013). Fuel-wood energy properties of Prosopis juliflora and Prosopis pallida grown in Baringo District, Kenya. African Journal of Agricultural Research Vol. 8(21), pp 2476-2481
  13. Oduor N., Vinden P. And Kho P. (2013) Dimensional Stability of Particle Board and Radiata Pine Wood (Pinus radiata D.Don) Treated with Different Resins. International Journal of Applied Science and Technology Vol. 3 No. 3; March 2013, pp 153-159
  14. Githiomi J.K and N. Oduor, (2012). Strategies for Sustainable Wood fuel Production in Kenya. International Journal of Applied Science and Technology Vol. 2 No. 10; December 2012
  15. Onchieku, J., N. Oduor and J. Githiomi, (2005). Wood properties of Grevillea robusta from farmlands in Runyenjes, Embu District, Kenya. Discovery and Innovations. Academy Science Publishers -AAS

Books

  1. Kalyan Gauli, Jayaraman Durai and Nellie Oduor (2018). Value Chain Analysis and Market Assessment of Bamboo Products in Kenya. International Bamboo and Rattan Organisation - INBAR Working Paper. Pp 68
  2. Kimondo J.M., Oduor N. M., Kamondo B.M. and Ochieng D.O. (2016). (eds). Commercialization of Non-Wood Forest Products through linking to SMEs and Community Groups. KEFRI, Kenya. Pp 30
  3. Oduor, N (2012). Sustainable feedstock management for charcoal production in Kenya. A production of Practical Action Consulting. Printed by Practical Action Consulting UK Pp 65
  4. Oduor N., W. Ngugi and T. wa Gathui. (2012). Sustainable Tree Management for Charcoal Production - Acacia Species in Kenya. An Acacia pocketbook prepared for PISCES by Practical Action Consulting East Africa. Printed by Practical Action Consulting UK. Pp 23
  5. Kiruki H., Oduor N., Murangiri S., Kea F., Wachira P., Micheni M., Witte R. and Makanya Z. (Eds). 2009. Hidden Resources: Non Timber Forest Products for livelihood improvement and biodiversity conservation: documenting Kenyan experiences. Agro Special no. 8 printed by Agromisa. Pp 63. ISBN 978-90-8573-118-4

Book Chapter

  1. Sustainability of sugarcane Bagasse briquettes and charcoal Value chains in Kenya:-
  2. Results and Recommendations from implementation of the Global Bioenergy Partnership Indicators

Technical Notes/Protocols/Guidelines

  1. Oduor, N., Kitheka, E., Kimwemwe, J. and Githiomi, J. (2015). Sustainable Charcoal Production Guideline: A manual for charcoal producers and extension officers. Published by the Miti Mingi Maisha Bora Programme of the Kenya Forest Service, Nairobi. Pp 43
  2. Oduor N. and Githiomi, J.K. (2013). Guideline for wood preservation using dip diffusion method: A low cost method for small scale wood treatment. KEFRI Guideline No. 10. Nairobi. Pp14
  3. Oduor, N, Kitheka, E, Kimwemwe, J, Muga, M and Noor, H. 2013. Technical fact sheet on Charcoal. Published by the Miti Mingi Maisha Bora Programme of the Kenya Forest Service, Nairobi. Pp 8
  4. Mukonyi K.W., Oduor N., Wachira N. and Njuguna J., (2008). Guidelines for growing Aloes. KEFRI Guideline Series: No. 8. Kenya Forestry Research Institute; Nairobi, Kenya. Print Maxim Printers
  5. Oduor N. and J. Githiomi. (2007). Guidelines for Wood Preservation Using Sap Displacement Method. A KEFRI Timber Information Bulletin No.4.
  6. Oduor N., J. Githiomi, B. Chikamai and J. Kimwemwe. (2006). Charcoal Production using improved earth, portable metal, drum and the Casamance kilns – A manual produced by KEFRI. Downtown Publishers, Nairobi Kenya. pp28
  7. KEFRI Timber information bulletin No 1. (2005). Strength groups of Kenyan grown major commercial timbers
  8. KEFRI Timber information bulletin No 2 (2005). Kenyan timber grading for structural use
  9. KEFRI Timber information bulletin No 3 (2005). Classification of wood carvings species using macroscopic properties
  10. Chikamai, B.N., Kabii, T., and N.M. Ndegwa, (1996). A guide to production of laminated (fancy) products - Theory and Practice. KEFRI occasional paper 1 -1996

Policy Briefs

  1. Draft Bamboo policy

Experience

  • December 2007 – to date : Senior Research Scientist, National Forest Products Research Programme (NFPRP), Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI), PO Box 64636, 00620, Nairobi, Kenya
  • July 1998 to November 2007 : Research Officer I, National Forest Products Research Programme (NFPRP), Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI), PO Box 64636, 00620, Nairobi, Kenya
  • July 1994 – June 1998 : Research Officer II, National Forest Products Research Programme (NFPRP), Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI), PO Box 64636, 00620, Nairobi, Kenya
  • August 1990 – June 1994 : Assistant Research Officer, National Forest Products Research Programme (NFPRP), Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI), PO Box 64636, 00620, Nairobi, Kenya

Administrative Responsibility

  • February 2019 – To date : Programme Director, National Forest Products Research Programme (NFPRP), Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI), PO Box 64636, 00620, Nairobi, Kenya
  • December 2010 – February 2019 : Deputy Programme Director, National Forest Products Research Programme (NFPRP), Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI), PO Box 64636, 00620, Nairobi, Kenya
  • December 2016 – to date : National Project Coordinator, Dutch-Sino East Africa Bamboo Development Programme

Academic Qualification

  • 1992 –1994 : Master of Science Wood Science, The University of Melbourne, Australia
  • 1987 –1990 : BSc. Wood Science & Technology, Moi University, Eldoret, Kenya

Key Competencies

  1. My work experience is largely within forests products research with emphasis on promoting sustainable biomass energy, bamboo utilisation, and wood treatment/protection
  2. An EIA lead expert auditor
  3. An EMS and QMS internal auditor

Other Courses

  • 4-22 August 2014 : Diploma in Designing Sustainable Forest Landscapes: Ecosystem Services in the Future, University of Helsinki, Finland
  • Aug-Sep 2013 : Bamboo International Workshop on Sustainable Industrialisation and commercialisation of Non-Timber-Forest-Products (NTFPs) and sustainable bamboo development, Ministry of Science and Technology - MOST (China); International Network of Bamboo and Rattan - INBAR (China)
  • Sep-Oct 2012 : Commonwealth Professional Fellowship, Institute of Energy Systems, University of Edinburgh
  • 2012 : Communicating Forest Research – making Science work for policy and management, International Union of Forest Research Organisations (IUFRO)
  • Feb-Mar 2012 : Balanced Scorecard training
  • 2010 : ISO 14001 Internal Environmental Auditing, Sheer Quality Partners Ltd
  • 2009 : Effective Scientific communication and Publishing
  • November 2008 : Leadership Development, The Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID); delivered by the Curtin University of Technology Business School, Western Australia
  • 2007 : Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Audit, The Institute of Energy and Environmental Technology, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
  • 2006 : Energy and Environment, Institute of Science and Technology Policy Analysis and Training, African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS)