Stephen Kariuki

Dr. Stephen Kariuki is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology and Chemistry at Nipissing University, Faculty of Arts and Science. He holds a PhD from Ohio University and prior degrees from the University of Nairobi. His research focuses on hydrometallurgical processes for sustainable mineral extraction and the analysis of sulfur species in water quality, employing techniques like Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS), High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), and voltammetric methods.

Education:

• BEd, University of Nairobi
• MSc, University of Nairobi
• PhD, Ohio University

Research Interests: Dr. Kariuki's work emphasizes environmentally friendly hydrometallurgical methods to replace traditional smelting processes, alongside investigating sulfur species speciation in drinking water. Key projects include developing cost-effective mineral extraction techniques and improving analytical methods for polysulfides and antibiotics in aqueous environments.

Publications Trends: His articles span hydrometallurgical process optimization, electrochemical analysis of metal ions, and environmental contaminant detection. Recent work highlights innovations in copper/zinc extraction using chlorate-based systems and advancements in sulfur species quantification.

Grants and Advising: No specific grants or advisees are listed in the provided information.

Labs/Teams: Research activities are conducted using advanced analytical instrumentation in university facilities, though specific lab names aren't mentioned.