Name: Mary M. Karanja
Designation: Tutorial Fellow
Email: mary.karanja@dkut.ac.ke
School/Institute: Geothermal Energy Training and Research Institute, (GeTRI)
Department: Department of Geology
Research Intrests
Geology, Applied Geophysics, Earthquake Seismology, Geohazards and Engineering Geology
Academic Background
| Qualification | Institution | Year |
| Doctor of Geology (Seismology) | University of Nairobi with partial supervision from Uppsala University | 2021 – present |
| Master of Science in Geology | University of Nairobi | 2016 |
| Bachelor of Science in Geology | University of Nairobi | 2013 |
Work Experience
- 2017 – Present: Tutorial Fellow, Geothermal Energy Training and Research Institute, Dedan Kimathi University of Technology
- 2017: Part-time Lecturer, South Eastern University, Kitui, Kenya
- 2016: Part-time Lecturer, School of Petroleum Studies, Nairobi, Kenya
- July 2013 – Septeber 2013: Industrial Attachment, Meteoric Water Company
- June 2011-August 2011: Industrial Attachment, Kengen- Olkaria Geothermal plant
Research
- PhD Research: University of Nairobi
Crust and upper mantle structure in Kenya from ambient noise
Other University and National Responsibilities
- 2018 – 2020: Exam Coordinator, GeTRI, Dedan Kimathi University of Technology.
- 2017 – 2019: Timetabler, GeTRI, Dedan Kimathi University of Technology.
Social Responsibilities
- 2022 – Present: Patron- Society of Exploration Geophysics DKUT-chapter
Honours and Award
- 2021 – Present: PhD Scholarship by International Science Program (ISP) through the International Program for Physical Sciences (IPPS)
- 2014 – 2016: Masters Scholarship by International Science Program (ISP) through the international Program for Physical Sciences (IPPS)
Seminar or Workshop
- 1st September 2022 – 31st August 2023: Research Exchange Student -Uppsala University, Department of Earth Sciences, Sweden
- 13th– 17th June 2022: Vienna, Austria- NDC Capacity Building: Waveform Training Course using SeisComP3
- 5th to 9th July 2021– Online Training Course on NDC Capacity Building: Access and Analysis of Waveform IMS Data and IDC Products
- June 13th – August 17th, 2021-Remote Online Sessions for Emerging Seismologists (ROSES) Weekly Training
- 10th Oct – 6th Nov 2018: International Training Courses on Seismology and Seismic Hazard Assessment, Ghana
- June 20th – July 14th, 2018: AfricaArray International Geophysics Field School, South Africa
- 9 Nov – 27 Nov 2015: Seismology training facilitated by Institute of Geophysics, China Earthquake Administration, and University of Nairobi
- 22 Jan – 22 Feb 2015: Seismology training, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia
- 1 July – 15 July 2015: Participated in Hominin Sites and Paleolakes Drilling Project (HSPDP), Lake Magadi
- 29 – 30 April 2014: Kenya water capacity building workshop facilitated by US Army Corps of Engineers, NAVFAC, United Nation African Command, and University of Nairobi
- Sept 2010 – Dec 2010: Trained as a peer educator facilitated by I CHOOSE LIFE – AFRICA
Affiliation/Membership to Professional Bodies
- Member of Society of exploration Gephysices
- Member of the Geological Society of Kenya (GSK)
- Member of the CTBTO Youth Group
Computer Skills
- Programming: Python
- Applications: MS Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, OneNote), ArcGIS, Adobe Illustrator