Ms. Suzanne Akoth Yala

Designation: Tutorial Fellow
Contact: +254707389318
School: School of Engineering
Department: Chemical Engineering
Email: suzanne.yala@dkut.ac.ke

Academic Background

Qualification Institution Year
PhD (Chemical Engineering) Stellenbosch University  Ongoing
MEng (Chemical Engineering) Stellenbosch University  2020
BEng (Chemical & Process Engineering) Moi University  2016

Professional Qualifications

Qualification Institution Year
Graduate Chemical Engineer Moi University  2016

Areas of Expertise

  • Water and wastewater treatment
  • Membrane technology

Work Experience

  • 2021 - To date: Tutorial Fellow, Chemical Engineering department - Dedan Kimathi University of Technology.
  • 2018 – 2020: Teaching Assistant, Chemical Engineering department - Stellenbosch University.
  • 2017: Quality Analyst - Bamburi Cement Ltd.

Research
a) Ongoing/Completed Researches

  • Development of a low energy membrane bioreactor for decentralized sanitation.
  • Development of an oleophobic woven fabric microfiltration membrane for decentarlized sanitation systems.

Research Interests

  • Water and wastewater treatment
  • Membrane technology

Affiliation/Membership to Professional Bodies

  • Graduate Engineer - Engineers Board of Kenya