Mark Otieno

Dr. Mark Otieno is a distinguished scholar and Senior Lecturer at the University of Embu, Kenya, where he also serves as the Director of Research and Extension. An expert in agroecology, entomology, and environmental biology, his work addresses global challenges through interdisciplinary approaches. He holds a Ph.D. in Agroecology from the University of Reading and an MSc in Animal Ecology from Kenyatta University. Since 2022, he has led academic programs in Crop Protection and Range...See more

Dr. Mark Otieno is a distinguished scholar and Senior Lecturer at the University of Embu, Kenya, where he also serves as the Director of Research and Extension. An expert in agroecology, entomology, and environmental biology, his work addresses global challenges through interdisciplinary approaches. He holds a Ph.D. in Agroecology from the University of Reading and an MSc in Animal Ecology from Kenyatta University. Since 2022, he has led academic programs in Crop Protection and Range Management at the University of Embu. He has coordinated global food security projects and held prestigious fellowships, including the Alexander von Humboldt - Georg Forster Fellowship. His research on crop pollination and pest control has been published in top-tier journals and funded by numerous grants. Dr. Otieno has developed innovative curricula and received high evaluation scores as an educator. He actively engages in editorial services and is a member of various professional societies, contributing significantly to sustainable agriculture and biodiversity conservation. See less