• Research on defense responses (JA and SA phytohormonal signaling, chemical ecology and expression patterns of genes involved in JA and SA synthesis) in maize induced by the Asian corn borer feeding and Rhizoctonia solani AG1-1A infection and effects on associated natural enemies• Student supervision• Proof reading of manuscripts for publication

• Develop and implement annual and long term vision plan with focus on Biofarm • Coordinates and write project proposals• Supervises activities of associate staff• Focal person for the UrbanFoodPlus Project

Liriomyza leafminer infesting vegetables and ornamentals and their associated parasitoid species across different agro-ecological zones in KenyaPlant-insect herbivore pest-parasitoid tritrophic interaction to identify potential risk involved in releasing an exotic parasitoid into a backdrop of indigenous parasitoidsTrained farmers, extension officers and training of traineesMonitored the establishment and spread of released exotic parasitoid as part of an IPM program against leafminersDetermined how well a newly established PCR detection protocols for the larvae of Liriomyza species and its associated parasitoids work for identification of Kenyan species. Chemical ecology to identify potential volatile organic compounds involved in the tritrophic interactions for efficient pest managementPublications

Fruit Flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) species infesting Citrus at the Agricultural Research Center, KadeDevelopment of sustainable and integrated management strategy against fruit flies for fruit safety and environmental protection in citrus and mango plantations in GhanaPesticide evaluation and safer use action plan for Ghana Agricultural Development and Value Chain Enhancement Project