Kenneth Okonkwo

Graduate Research Assistant at Saint Louis University
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If you were to build a car, Kenneth is the oil that keeps the engine moving. Having worked with him on several projects at VIMP 2019, YIL and Irritech, he has proven his ability to learn and lead in every sphere. His resilience makes him a show stopper and you cannot but acknowledge his immense willingness to serve. He will be a most prized asset to any venture or organization.

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Experience

  • Saint Louis University
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Graduate Research Assistant
      • Aug 2022 - Present

  • Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
    • United States
    • Biotechnology Research
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Graduate Research Assistant
      • Aug 2022 - Present

      Carrying out research to investigate the effects of perennial plant diversification on soil structure, nutrients and fertility. Carrying out research to investigate the effects of perennial plant diversification on soil structure, nutrients and fertility.

  • Irritech Nigeria Limited
    • Nigeria
    • Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
    • Chief Executive Officer
      • Feb 2020 - Jul 2022

      Responsible for providing farmers in Nigeria with Solar Powered irrigation systems, and training Smallholder farmers on sustainable Agricultural practices to improve their productivity and income. Responsible for providing farmers in Nigeria with Solar Powered irrigation systems, and training Smallholder farmers on sustainable Agricultural practices to improve their productivity and income.

  • International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC)
    • United States
    • International Trade and Development
    • 500 - 600 Employee
    • Agriculture Consultant
      • Oct 2021 - May 2022

      I provided Plantain, and vegetables farmers in Ekiti, Ogun, Kano, Kaduna, and Ondo states in Nigeria with solar water pumping and irrigation systems and also trained the youths on climate smart agricultural practices. I provided Plantain, and vegetables farmers in Ekiti, Ogun, Kano, Kaduna, and Ondo states in Nigeria with solar water pumping and irrigation systems and also trained the youths on climate smart agricultural practices.

  • The World Bank
    • United States
    • International Trade and Development
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Agriculture Specialist
      • Dec 2021 - Apr 2022

      Under the World Bank Group Appeals Project, in partnership with the Lagos State ministry of Agriculture, I provided Fish, Poultry and Rice farmers in Lagos, Nigeria with solar water pumping and irrigation systems and also trained them on climate smart agricultural practices. Under the World Bank Group Appeals Project, in partnership with the Lagos State ministry of Agriculture, I provided Fish, Poultry and Rice farmers in Lagos, Nigeria with solar water pumping and irrigation systems and also trained them on climate smart agricultural practices.

  • GIZ Nigeria & ECOWAS
    • Nigeria
    • International Trade and Development
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Agriculture Specialist
      • Oct 2020 - Oct 2021

      Under the Giz NICOP funded project, I provided 800 vegetable farmers in Oyo and Ogun states in Nigeria with solar water pumping and irrigation systems and also trained them on climate smart agricultural practices. Under the Giz NICOP funded project, I provided 800 vegetable farmers in Oyo and Ogun states in Nigeria with solar water pumping and irrigation systems and also trained them on climate smart agricultural practices.

  • Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria
    • Nigeria
    • Higher Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Graduate Research Assistant
      • May 2018 - Jan 2020

      Conducted field and laboratory analysis on crop and soil parameters to develop efficient farming practices to improve food production. Provided field support on research work “Effects of Organic and Inorganic Fertilizer on Degraded sandy soils in South-East Nigeria. Conducted field and laboratory analysis on crop and soil parameters to develop efficient farming practices to improve food production. Provided field support on research work “Effects of Organic and Inorganic Fertilizer on Degraded sandy soils in South-East Nigeria.

  • Federal Institute of Industrial Research, Oshodi
    • Nigeria
    • Research Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Analytical Laboratory Assistant
      • 2016 - 2017

      Carried out analysis on Soil and Plant parameters such as soil pH, exchangeable cations, total nitrogen, mineral nitrogen, soil micronutrients, Bray phosphorus, Olsen phosphorus, exchangeable aluminum, cation exchange capacity, soil texture, Proteins, fat, macronutrients, and micronutrients. Carried out analysis on Soil and Plant parameters such as soil pH, exchangeable cations, total nitrogen, mineral nitrogen, soil micronutrients, Bray phosphorus, Olsen phosphorus, exchangeable aluminum, cation exchange capacity, soil texture, Proteins, fat, macronutrients, and micronutrients.

Education

  • Saint Louis University
    Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Biology/Biological Sciences, General
    2022 - 2027
  • Lagos Business School, Pan-Atlantic University
    Venture in Management, Business Management
  • Federal University of Technology Owerri Nigeria
    Bachelor of Agricultural Technology, Soil Sciences
    2012 - 2017

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