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Linda Maina
Country of origin: Kenya Currently in: Kenya, Nairobi General field of specialization: Chemical Sciences-
Degrees
2006 Master Chemical Sciences -
Current Research Activities
Chemical Sciences
Rapid identification of edible oils manufactured in Kenya using spectroscopic methods
Publications resulting from Research:
EPRA International Journal of Research & Development “Identification of vegetable oils manufactured in Kenya using spectroscopic method” volume 1: Issue: 9 / November 2016
EPRA International Journal of Research & Development “exposure assessment of the Kenyan population to pesticide residues through vegetable consumption” Volume: 4, Issue:10, October 2019
Current profession
Current professional activities type:ResearchIndustryAnalysis of pesticides residue in agriculture produce, environmental samples (water and soil), analysis of fertilizer, pesticides formulation, contaminants and heavy metal analysis ➔ Audits on Quality Assurance Food Safety for fresh produce exporting companies as per Kenya HCAs, and international regulations; BRC, HACCP, Global GAP, ISO 22000/2005 e.t.c
Workshop and Conference Attended
2018 India Advanced training on food safety and nutrition for African nationals2017 China Seminar on Climate Change & Agricultural Sustainable Development for Developing Countries2017 Kenya CODEX: FAO/WHO COORDINATING COMMITTEE FOR AFRICA 22ndSession 20172016 Kenya PACN congress 2016: Sustainable water resources for Africa2015 Kenya PACN Congress 2015: Healthcare; from discovery to delivery2017 Kenya No future without Education LabPresentation given
2017Climate change adaptation and mitigation for agricultural sustainabilityChinaEvent: Seminar on Climate Change & Agricultural Sustainable Development for Developing Countries