Dr. Erick Ogello

Dr. Erick Ogello is a prolific scholar, research scientist and consultant within the field of fisheries, aquaculture and blue economy. I am also the Chairman of the Department of Animal and Fisheries Sciences, Maseno University, Kenya. I hold a Doctor of Philosophy Degree (PhD) in Fisheries Science from Nagasaki University Japan., Master of Science Degree (MSc) in Aquaculture (Great Distinction) in Ghent University, Belgium, and Bachelor of Science Degree (BSc) in Fisheries (First Class Honors) at Moi University, Kenya. I have obtained professional training in 1) Sustainable Aquaculture Development (Wageningen University, The Netherlands), 2) Aquaculture Production and Management (University of Jerusalem, Israel), Streams and River Ecology (Linchoping University, Sweden), Strategic Leadership Development Program and Senior Management Course at Kenya School of Government. I am an African Food Fellow, having been trained under African Food Fellowship and Leadership Program in Wageningen University, Netherlands. My research interests include; Fisheries Science, Aquaculture value chain (production, nutrition, post-harvest management, value addition and marketing), and Blue Economy. I am currently running various projects funded by different agencies, namely 1) Climate Smart Fish Culture Systems Project (KCSAP) funded by World Bank, 2) Artemia production for sustainable mariculture funded by Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA), 3) Blue-cycling: Food systems and climate (FOSC) funded by European Union under Horizon-2020, 4) Farm to Fork- Potentials of Agroecological practices in East Africa funded by European Union. I am an international consultant in matters fisheries, aquaculture and blue economy., and is currently consulting for The World Bank Group, WordFish, MasterCard Foundation, Government of African states, among others. I have published over 120 scholarly articles in peer reviewed international journals, and presented talks in several local and international scientific conferences.

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