Fednand Paul Wanjala
Stoomweg 20, Nootdorp.
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Summary
Dynamic analytical chemist & researcher with an M.Sc. in Applied Chemistry and 7 years of experience in research supervision and laboratory work across Kenya, Malawi, and Uganda. Skilled in mineral and toxicology, natural products, antimicrobial evaluation, and food safety, with hands-on expertise in GC-MS, HRLC-MS/MS, FT-IR, and NMR spectroscopy. Experienced in developing laboratory protocols and ensuring regulatory compliance. Currently engaged in low molecular (saxitoxin) and high molecular mass (ricin) analysis using HRLC-MS/MS at the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons Labs, The Netherlands. Recognized for translating scientific innovation into practical solutions in food preservation, environmental monitoring, and analytical quality control
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Analytical Chemist Intern
Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) Centre for Chemistry and Technology
11.2025 - Current
- Supported research projects by conducting experiments using various analytical techniques such as HRLC-MS/MS, GC-MS, and NMR.
- Expanded skill set through continuous learning opportunities and training sessions related to analytical chemistry techniques.
- Participated in quality control initiatives, validating methods and instrumentation for compliance with industry standards.
- · Preparing analytical reports and maintaining comprehensive laboratory documentation
- Following strict safety protocols and international laboratory standards
- Collaborating with international research teams on proficiency analysis project
- Ensuring compliance with OPCW regulations and quality assurance standards
Research Support Scientist
African Centre of Neglected and Underutilized Biodiversity (ACENUB) Mzuzu University
05.2025 - 09.2025
- Community Action Research Projects for Enterprise Development (CARP-E) incubation program
- Pioneered use of cutting-edge technology in experiments, obtaining unprecedented data quality Cymbopogon citratus (Lemongrass) essential oil
- Developed new chemical compounds with improved properties, meeting and exceeding project goals.
- Designing product formulations for commercial food preservation applications
- Managing laboratory operations and supervising analytical testing procedures
Adjunct Lecturer in Chemistry
Mzuzu University, Department of Chemistry
08.2024 - 09.2025
- Mentoring and co- supervised undergraduate research projects in chemistry
- Developing course materials, laboratory manuals, and assessment tools
- Conducting research in natural products chemistry and antimicrobial analysis
- ·Participating in departmental academic planning and curriculum development
- ·Operating and maintaining analytical instrumentation including HPLC
- Training students in proper laboratory techniques, instrument operation, and data analysis
- Developed innovative laboratory practical integrating modern analytical techniques
- Co- published peer-reviewed research article in Applied Food Research (Elsevier, 2025)
- Improved student performance in analytical chemistry courses through hands-on laboratory trainings.
- Contributed to departmental research output and academic excellence initiatives
- Conducted individual research projects to actively contribute to institution's research work.
Education
Master of Science - Applied Chemistry
Mzuzu University
Malawi05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Moi University
Kenya09-2016
Skills
- Core Competencies
- Analytical skills
- Residue analysis proficiency
- Laboratory Quality Control & Assurance (QC/QA)
- Spectroscopy methods
- Technical Skills
- GC-MS analytical skills
- Experience in HRLC-MS/MS techniques
- FT-IR analysis
- Flame Photometry
- Regulatory compliance
- Interpersonal communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Critical thinking
Certification
- BSAFE Certificate – United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS), Certificate No. 4311929 | 2025
- Internship – OPCW VER Labs – Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, Center for Chemistry and Technology, Nootdorp, The Netherlands | 2025 – Present
- Laboratory Safety & Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) – OPCW VER Labs, The Netherlands
- Analytical Techniques Training – Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS), High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry (AAS), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR)
- Research Methodologies – Response Surface Methodology (RSM) & Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) for process optimization
- Food Safety & Preservation Technologies – Sustainable use of essential oils in food preservation
- Project Management & Grant Proposal Writing – Research project planning, stakeholder engagement, and scientific reporting
LANGUAGES
English – Fluent
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS
- https://doi.org/10.1002/cbdv.202502467
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biteb.2025.102370
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envc.2025.101274
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.afres.2025.100940
- https://doi.org/10.5539/jas.v16n9p41
- Wanjala, F. P., Kamanula, J. F., Nababi, J., Alunga, G. L., Mwamatope, B., Kokou, B. K., Masumbu, F. F., & Wanda, E. M. M. (in preparation). Characterization of Malawian Cymbopogon citratus essential oil: Evidence of site-specific variation- Manuscript in Preparation.
- Wanjala, F.P. (2025). Assessment of Antimicrobial Properties and Preservation Potential of Cymbopogon citratus essential oil extracted from selected sites in Mzuzu and Nkhata Bay, Malawi MSc Thesis, Mzuzu University.
Timeline
Analytical Chemist Intern
Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) Centre for Chemistry and Technology
11.2025 - Current
Research Support Scientist
African Centre of Neglected and Underutilized Biodiversity (ACENUB) Mzuzu University
05.2025 - 09.2025
Adjunct Lecturer in Chemistry
Mzuzu University, Department of Chemistry
08.2024 - 09.2025
Master of Science - Applied Chemistry
Mzuzu University
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Moi University