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Dr. James M. Muriuki serves as an Assistant Research Professor in the Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences at Tennessee State University's College of Agriculture, joining the faculty in September 2023. He teaches undergraduate and graduate courses including Farm Production and Management, Agricultural Marketing, and Food Marketing and Retail Management while conducting research at the intersection of agricultural economics and food systems.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Agricultural and Applied Economics, Texas Tech University
- M.S. in Agricultural and Applied Economics, Texas Tech University
- B.S. in Agribusiness Management, Egerton University, Kenya
- Associate in Horticulture, Egerton University, Kenya
Research Focus: Dr. Muriuki specializes in agribusiness management, consumer economics, and the economics of conflict, employing advanced econometric and machine learning methods. His current projects analyze SNAP benefits' influence on health outcomes and household resilience to conflict-induced food insecurity in Sub-Saharan Africa using detailed survey data.
Publication Trends: His 2023-2024 publications demonstrate a concentrated focus on conflict-food security linkages across Ethiopia, Malawi, and Uganda, while also addressing public health topics in Kenya. This body of work reveals a consistent interdisciplinary approach integrating agricultural economics with development studies and policy analysis.
Scientific Awards: No awards, fellowships, or medals are documented in the available materials.
Advising and Grants: Specific information regarding graduate student mentorship and externally funded research grants is not provided in the source text.
Research Infrastructure: The documentation does not reference dedicated research laboratories or formal collaborative research teams.
