July 2020
Award
A research grant for a project titled ''Graphene-based nanomaterials for solar energy conversion application''
March 2026
Tabitha Amollo > Other Awards
Doing science in a synchrotron facility
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TWAS award

July 2020 Award
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Awards

March 2026 OWSD-Elsevier Foundation Award in Sustainable, Affordable, and Reliable Energy

About me

Dr Tabitha Amollo holds a Ph.D. in Physics (condensed matter physics) from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. She is currently a faculty member of Egerton University, Kenya, where she has served as the chairperson of the Department of Physics, academic leader of Bachelor of Physics program and a board member of the Institute of Women, Gender and Development Studies. Dr. Amollo’s research interests include nanomaterials and nanotechnology, plasma technology, photovoltaics, and thermoelectricity. Her research focuses on materials and device engineering for energy conversion, and in advancing thin film technology. Tabitha mentors women and students in STEM, leads a photovoltaics research lab, and collaborates internationally to drive affordable, clean energy for Africa

Degrees:

2018
Doctorate
Physics
2013
Master
Physics
2009
Undergraduate
Physics
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TWAS award

July 2020 Award
other-awards
Awards

March 2026 OWSD-Elsevier Foundation Award in Sustainable, Affordable, and Reliable Energy