Member Profile
Membership type: full
Becky Aloo
Country of origin: Kenya Currently in: Kenya, Eldoret General field of specialization: Biological Systems and Organisms-
Degrees
2014 Master Biological Systems and Organisms2020 Doctorate Biological Systems and Organisms2008 Undergraduate Biological Systems and Organisms -
Current Research Activities
Biological Systems and Organisms
Publications resulting from Research:
[1] B. N. Aloo, E. R. Mbega & B. A. Makumba (2019) Rhizobacteria-Based Technology for Sustainable Cropping of Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.). Potato Research, DOI:10.1007/s11540-019-09432-1
[2] B. N. Aloo, B. A. Makumba, E. R. Mbega. (2019). The Potential of Bacilli Rhizobacteria for Sustainable Crop Production and Environmental Sustainability. Microbiological Research, 219: 26-39. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.micres.2018.10.011)
Current profession
Current professional activities type:ResearchAdministrationTeachingHigher Education StudyOtherI am involved in my PhD research on Rhizobacteria. Apart from this, I am also a Tutorial Fellow at University of Eldoret and the young ambassador to Kenya for the Microbiology Society of Kenya and involved in mentoring and outreach activities for young girls in STEM.
Affiliations
American Society for Microbiology -
Other Awards
Jul 2019Sub-Saharan Africa Young Talents - L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Sub-Saharan Africa Regional programmeNov 2018BCFN – Young Earth Solutions! AwardOct 2018Green Talents AwardJan 2018DAAD In-country/In-Region Doctoral ScholarshipJun 2017Overall Best Poster PresenterFeb 2017Leadership Grant for International Educators