Oloo, Florence Achieng (Prof.)

Oloo, Florence Achieng (Prof.)

Platform Coordinator

Positions

Director, Centre for Research in Therapeutic Sciences (CREATES) , Strathmore University 2017 -
Platform Coordinator, Centre for Research in Therapeutic Sciences (CREATES) , Strathmore University 2017 -
Senior Lecturer, Technical University of Kenya 2013 - 2016
Associate Professor, Technical University of Kenya 2013 - 2016
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (DVC), Academic & Student Affairs , Strathmore University 2004 - 2010
Senior Lecturer, Strathmore University 2004 - 2010
Lecturer, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology 2001 - 2003
Assistant Lecturer, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology 1997 - 2001
Director, Fanusi Study Centre 1987 - 1994

Research Areas

overview

PhD, M.Sc, B.A, B.Sc.
Researcher and consultant.

member of

Business Ethics Network of Africa Founding member
Kenya Chemistry Society Member

attended event

selected publications

academic article
- Comparison of freeze and spray drying to obtain primaquine-loaded solid lipid nanoparticles. Journal of Nanotoxicology and Nanomedicine. 2017
- Development and validation of a GC-MS method for the quantitation of nanoformulated primaquine in whole blood and plasma of mouse model. Journal of Nanotoxicology and Nanomedicine. 2017
- Effects of micronutrients on the nutritional status of clonal tea replanted in areas where old tea was uprooted. Journal of Tea Science Research. 7. 2017
- Plasma nevirapine concentrations predict virological and adherence failure in Kenyan HIV-1 infected patients with extensive antiretroviral treatment exposure. Public Library of Science (PLoS One). 12. 2017
- Removal of chromium and cadmium ions from water using graphene oxide and sodium graphene oxide nanocomposites. International Journal of Science and Engineering Invention. 2:54-58. 2016
- Synthesis, characterization and antimicrobial activity of ZnS nanoparticles. Indian Journal of Nanoscience. 4. 2016
- Co-infection burden of hepatitis C virus and Human Immunodeficiency Virus among Injecting heroin users at the Kenyan coast. Public Library of Science (PLoS One). 10. 2015
- Correlates of adherence and treatment failure among Kenyan patients on long-term highly active anti-retroviral therapy . AIDS Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. 69. 2015
- Correlates of adherence and antiretroviral treatment failure in HIV-1 infected Kenyan patients. AIDS Research and Human Retroviruses. 2014
- Development, characterization and antimalarial efficacy of dihydroartemisinin loaded solid lipid nanoparticles. International Journal of Nanomedicine. 3865-3874. 2014
- Preparation, characterization, and optimization of primaquine-loaded solid lipid nanoparticles. International Journal of Nanomedicine. 3865-3874. 2014
book
- Frontiers of Globalisation. Africa World Press. 2011
chapter
- Corporate Social Responsibility in Kenya: Reflections and Implications. United Nations University Press. 2004
conference paper
- Investigations into manufacturing processes for a liposomal parenteral nanoformulation to solubilize poorly soluble drug substance. Indian Journal of Nanoscience. 2015

teaching overview

Lecturer and instructor in chemistry and philosophy related courses.

teaching activities

education and training

Ph.D. in Chemistry, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology , Physical Chemistry 1997 - 2003
M.Sc. in Chemistry, University of Ibadan 1994 - 1995
B.Sc. in Chemistry, University of Nairobi 1980 - 1984

full name

Florence Achieng Oloo

primary email

foloo@strathmore.edu

additional emails

florence.oloo@tukenya.ac.ke

Publications in VIVO

Co-author Network

Contact Info

foloo@strathmore.edu

florence.oloo@tukenya.ac.ke