- M.S., Geodetinc Engineering | The University of Bonn (November 2022)
- B.S., Geomatic Engineering and Geospatial Information Systems | Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (November 2018)
Senior Research Associate-Data Science @ Alliance of BIoversity and International Center for Tropical Agriculture(CIAT) (July 2023 - Present)
- Implemented data science analysis techniques, including machine learning, to explore the correlation between climate, conflict, and human security.
- Supported backend spatial analysis for the Climate Security Observatory(CSO), enhancing stakeholders’ preparedness for climate security risks. My specific contributions can be viewed in the github repository.
- Engaged in collaborative efforts with government ministries and regional blocs to influence the development of both national and regional policies pertaining to climate change and human security. Significant accomplishments include in the formulation of the IGAD regional strategy on climate security and the Kenya National Climate Change Action Plan (NCCAP) 2023-2027.
- Actively participated in fundraising endeavors by assisting in the preparation of grant proposals and concept notes.
Research Associate(Wissenschaftlicher mitarbeiter) @ Center for Remote Sensing of Land Surfaces, University of Bonn (March 2022 - July 2023)
- Conducted comprehensive research to gather and organize information, summaries, and materials pertaining to Copernicus and its diverse components, including datasets and services.
- Established and expanded a network of contacts, encompassing potential Copernicus users across various user groups in multiple African nations.
- Evaluated user needs and requirements concerning Copernicus through methods such as interviews, surveys, and engagement at events like UN-Spider expert meetings, fostering dialogue with aforementioned contacts and user groups.
- Produced training resources, including online brochures, tutorials and video guides, covering various aspects of Copernicus applications. These products were made publicly available through: https://www.zfl.uni- bonn.de/resources-1/training-module-handbook-contents/flood-module and UN-SPIDER knowledge portal.
- Kenduiywo, B.; Mendez, A.; Liebig, T.; Belli, A.; Villa, V.; Achicanoy, H.; Korir, V.; Chepngetich, B.; Pacillo, G.; Laderach, P. (2023) Mapping climate insecurity hotspots: Enhancing climate peace and security decision making in East Africa and greater Horn of Africa.https://hdl.handle.net/10568/134672
- Bridging Climate Change and Human Mobility— Collective analysis for a deeper understanding of climate mobility in the East and Horn of Africa. IOM, Global. Link to publication
- Korir, V., Forsch, A., Dehbi, Y., and Haunert, J.-H.: Visualizing the Modal Split in Public Transportation Networks, Abstr. Int. Cartogr. Assoc., 5, 89, https://doi.org/10.5194/ica-abs-5-89-2022, 2022.
- Master thesis: Land suitability analysis for placement of hydrogen infrastructure, a MCDM approach: case study: ECOWAS nations, West Africa.
- Bachelor thesis:Use of GIS and Remote Sensing technologies for monitoring and forecasting fall armyworm Spodoptera frugiperda infestation, case study: Tranzoia county, Kenya.