Kiprotich Wesly Cheruiyot | Dryland Farming | Best Researcher Award

Dr Kiprotich Wesly Cheruiyot | Dryland Farming |  Best Researcher Award

Tutorial Fellow at  Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya

Wesly Cheruiyot Kiprotich is a Kenyan agroecologist and educator dedicated to sustainable agriculture and environmental conservation. Born on June 11, 1989, Kiprotich holds a Ph.D. in Agroecology from Lanzhou University, China, focusing on the impacts of biomass returning to soil on maize productivity. His academic journey also includes a Master’s degree in Ecology from the same institution, where he researched the effects of maize stover return and different mulches on soil quality and crop productivity.

Publication Profile:🌟👨‍🎓

👨‍🎓 Education Background:

Ph.D. in Agroecology from Lanzhou University, China, 2018-2023. MSc. in Ecology from Lanzhou University, China, 2015-2018. Bachelor of Science in Horticulture from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya, 2010-2013

💼 Work Experience:

Part-time consultant at Dave Impact and Vital Extra Learning Consultancy, specializing in Integrated Water Resource Management and Climate Smart Agriculture. Assistant Lecturer at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, responsible for departmental data analysis, teaching, and supervising research.

🏆 Achievements:

Conducted extensive training sessions on ecosystem conservation, rainwater harvesting, and data analysis, impacting hundreds of farmers, students, and professionals. Successfully secured funding for joint research projects and contributed to patent approval for innovative agricultural techniques. Actively involved in professional bodies such as the Horticultural Association of Kenya.

 

🔍 Research Focus: Dryland Farming

Wesly Cheruiyot is a Kenyan researcher specializing in dryland farming. With a dedicated focus on sustainable agriculture, he is committed to addressing the challenges and opportunities in arid and semi-arid regions. Through his work at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Wesly aims to develop innovative solutions for enhancing crop productivity, soil conservation, and water management in dryland environments. His research endeavors are geared towards promoting food security and livelihood improvement in these challenging agricultural landscapes.