Dr. Boniface Otieno Kwach
Senior Lecturer of Mathematics
Faculty of Science, Mathematics Department

Biography

I am a highly motivated academic and administrator with extensive experience in teaching, research, and university leadership. I have served in various academic roles within higher education institutions, contributing to teaching, research development, and academic governance. My research interests lie in applied mathematics, with a strong focus on mathematical modeling, differential equations, and systems biology. I have developed and executed several research projects addressing real-world challenges, particularly in epidemiology, biomedical systems, and environmental modeling. I have supervised numerous postgraduate students at both Master’s and PhD levels, guiding them through successful completion of their research work. In addition, I have actively participated in academic leadership and institutional development, including curriculum development, program accreditation, and quality assurance processes, as well as serving in departmental and faculty committees. I am committed to promoting academic excellence, innovation, and collaborative research that contributes to both scientific advancement and societal development.

Academic Qualification

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Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Maths/Physics
| Moi University 1993
Post graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)
| Kenyatta University 1998
Master of Science (M.Sc) in Applied Mathematics
| Maseno University 2008
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Applied Mathematics
| Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology 2014

Field of Specialization

Applied Mathematics
Mathematical Modeling
Differential Equations

Membership of Professional Bodies

Mathematics Association of Kenya (MAK)
American Mathematical Society (AMS)
Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM)
African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS)
Kenya National Academy of Sciences (KNAS)
International Center for Pure and Applied Mathematics (CIMPA)
SCUDEM (SIMIODE Challenge Using Differential Equations Modeling)

Professional Training and Development

23 - 24 October 2018
Two-Day Pedagogical Skills Training Course, Kibabii University themed; Towards Enhancing Quality Instruction and Assessment in the Provision of University Education in the 21st Century
Certificate of Participation
2017
ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System Process Owner at Kibabii University by Maier Consulting Limited
Certificate of Participation
6 March - 8 March 2017
Grant proposal Writing Workshop at Kibabii University
Certificate of Participation
2013
Workshop on "ISO Training" by Catholic University of Eastern Africa
Certificate of Participation
2012
Workshop on "Open and Distance E-Learning" by Catholic University of Eastern Africa
Certificate of Participation
2008
Workshop on "How to Improve Your Exam Results" by Longman Kenya
Certificate of Participation
2005
SMASSE Cycle 2 Workshop at Ojolla Girls High School
Certificate of Participation
2004
SMASSE Cycle 1 Workshop at Kisumu Girls High School
Certificate of Participation
2002
Workshop for Teachers of Mathematics and Science in Girls' Schools
Certificate of Participation

Professional Research Interest

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Mathematical Modeling (with emphasis on biological systems, fluid dynamics, and environmental modeling)
Mathematical Biology (with research on the spread of diseases such as HIV, rotavirus, communicable and non communicable diseases)
Systems Biology (with focus on integration of biological data with mathematical models and computational techniques to simulate and predict the behavior of biological networks.)
Non-linear Dynamics and chaos (with reference to complex systems in nature and technology, where interactions between components result in non-linear, unpredictable behaviors, that is, Population growth, Epidemiological and Financial Models)
Modeling in Forensic Science (which combines principles of mathematics, physics, and biology to improve the objectivity and precision of forensic analyses, ultimately supporting the legal process by providing scientifically sound interpretations of evidence e.g time-of-death estimation models)
Applied Physics and Applied Statistics (with emphasis on the foundation for developing, analysis and interpretation of data to make informed decisions in a wide variety of fields)
Research Funds Attracted as Collaborating Scientist

2018 - 2019
European Logistic-Type Option Pricing with Jump Diffusion
funded by National Research Fund (NRF) Ph.D. Research Grant
Amount
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2016
Mathematical Model for Anti-Viral Treatment of Hepatitis B Virus Using Combination Therapy: Entecavir and Tenofovir
funded by AMMSI Ph.D. Scholarship
Amount
Ksh.

Research Funds Attracted as Principal Investigator / Co-PI

5 June 2014
Mathematical Model for Drug Therapy in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus
Role: PIAmount: KSh. 800,000
Funder / Sponsor:Science, Technology and Innovation (ST&I) grant

Funds Attracted for Community Development

Consultancy

Consulting Services

Consultancy Project
Examiner
Year:
2025
Position in Team:
External Examiner
Amount:
Ksh.
Client / Organization:
University of Kabianga
Consultancy Project
Examiner
Year:
2025
Position in Team:
External Examiner
Amount:
Ksh.
Client / Organization:
Kirinyaga University
Consultancy Project
Examiner
Year:
2024
Position in Team:
External Examiner
Amount:
Ksh.
Client / Organization:
Alupe University
Consultancy Project
Examiner
Year:
2022
Position in Team:
External Examiner
Amount:
Ksh.
Client / Organization:
Chuka University
Consultancy Project
Examiner
Year:
2022
Position in Team:
External Examiner
Amount:
Ksh.
Client / Organization:
Masinde Muliro University Of Sciece and Technology, (MMUST)
Consultancy Project
Examiner
Year:
2015
Position in Team:
External Examiner
Amount:
Ksh.
Client / Organization:
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology (JOOUST)
Consultancy Project
Examiner
Year:
2014
Position in Team:
External Examiner
Amount:
Ksh.
Client / Organization:
Great Lakes University of Kisumu (GLUK).

Publications

Learning Modules

Innovations, Prototypes & Commercialization

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