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Dr Michael Kinyua | Crop Production | Best Researcher Award

Senior Research Associate at  International Centre for Tropical Agriculture, Kenya

Kinyua Michael Wanjohi, a Kenyan national, is a seasoned agronomist with a strong focus on gender- and youth-responsive agricultural solutions. He holds a Ph.D. in Agroforestry and Rural Development from Kenyatta University (2023) and a Master’s degree in the same field (2019). Additionally, Kinyua has a Bachelor’s degree in Geography and Environmental Studies from the University of Nairobi (2014).

 

Publication Profile:🌟👨‍🎓

Education:

  • PhD in Agroforestry and Rural Development, Kenyatta University (2020 – Dec 2023)
  • Master’s in Agroforestry and Rural Development, Kenyatta University (2015 – 2019)
  • Bachelor of Arts in Geography and Environmental Studies, University of Nairobi (2010 – 2014)

Work Experience:

  • Senior Research Associate in Agronomy at Alliance for Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (ABC) (2017 – present)
  • Leading various projects across Africa, including Sustainable Intensification in Mixed Farming Systems (SI-MFS) in Malawi, Excellency in Agronomy in Kenya, and Climate Smart Agriculture in Senegal and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
  • Led the development of ‘Mbili-Mbili’ technology to bridge legume yield gaps in Tanzania, now scaling in Malawi, Zimbabwe, and Ghana.
  • Coordinated John Deere mechanization project, assessing maize and beans monoculture systems.
  • Involved in Long-term trials on sustainable intensification in Central Kenya.
  • Contributed to testing crop yield and agronomic biofortification in a collaborative project in Kenya.
  • Consultant at International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) (2014 – 2015) – involved in data mining and building databases.

Achievements and Awards:

  • Developed ‘Mbili-Mbili’ cropping system innovation adopted in Tanzania and undergoing trials in Malawi, Zimbabwe, and Ghana.
  • Created a hands-on field manual for smallholder activities in Tanzania.
  • Developed Cropping Systems Assessment Sustainability Tool (CROSST) in 2019.
  • IITA graduate research fellow for PhD research in 2021.
  • Developed the first micronutrient database for assessing maize yield response in sub-Saharan Africa.

Personal Achievements:

  • Passionate about sustainable agriculture and empowering women and youth in farming communities.
  • Dedicated to bridging yield gaps, improving crop resilience, and promoting innovative farming solutions.

 

👨‍🔬 Research Focus:

Kinyua Michael Wanjohi’s research spans diverse agricultural domains, with a primary focus on sustainable farming systems and agronomic innovations. His work, as showcased in numerous publications, delves into the socio-economic aspects of novel technologies, such as Mbili-Mbili and Doubled-Up Legume, in Babati, Tanzania. In Northern Tanzania, he explores the agronomic and economic performance of legume-legume and cereal-legume intercropping systems. In the Central Highlands of Kenya, Kinyua investigates variations in plant nutrient allocation, physiological development patterns, and soil structural characteristics influenced by zero-tillage systems. His research integrates participatory action, social networks, and gender dynamics in soil fertility management, contributing significantly to the understanding of sustainable agriculture. 🌍🌾

 

Citations:
  • Citations: The individual has received 259 citations across 240 documents, suggesting that their work has been widely recognized and referenced by other researchers.
  • Documents: The person has produced 12 documents, such as research papers, articles, or other scholarly works.
  • h-index: The h-index is a metric that combines the number of publications and their citation impact. With an h-index of 4, it means that there are at least 4 publications that have each been cited at least 4 times.

 

Publications Top Notes:
  1. “Soil bacterial community is influenced by long-term integrated soil fertility management practices in a Ferralsol in Western Kenya”
    • Authors: Bolo, P., Mucheru-Muna, M., Mwirichia, R.K., Ayaga, G., Kihara, J.
    • Journal: Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment, 2024, 3(1), e12090
  2. “Influence of Farmyard Manure Application on Potential Zinc Solubilizing Microbial Species Abundance in a Ferralsol of Western Kenya”
    • Authors: Bolo, P., Mucheru-Muna, M.W., Mwirichia, R.K., Ayaga, G., Kihara, J.
    • Journal: Agriculture (Switzerland), 2023, 13(12), 2217
  3. “The impact of participatory action research and endogenous integrated soil fertility management on farm-gate dietary outputs in northern Tanzania”
    • Authors: Mponela, P., Manda, J., Kinyua, M., Kihara, J.
    • Journal: Heliyon, 2023, 9(11), e21888
  4. “Maize grain yield and grain zinc concentration response to zinc fertilization: A meta-analysis”
    • Authors: Mutambu, D., Kihara, J., Mucheru-Muna, M., Bolo, P., Kinyua, M.
    • Journal: Heliyon, 2023, 9(5), e16040
  5. “Agronomic and economic performance of legume-legume and cereal-legume intercropping systems in Northern Tanzania”
    • Authors: Kinyua, M.W., Kihara, J., Bekunda, M., Fischer, G., Mucheru-Muna, M.W.
    • Journal: Agricultural Systems, 2023, 205, 103589

 

Michael Kinyua | Crop Production | Best Researcher Award

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