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Dr. Fredrick Juma Syanya (PhD)

Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Government of Kenya Ministry of Agriculture Livestock and Fisheries, Cochin University of Science and Technology School of Marine Sciences

ORCID iD 0000-0001-8728-8614
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Dr Fredrick Juma Syanya is an accomplished aquaculture and fisheries scientist with over 14 years of professional experience working across Africa (Kenya) and Asia (India). His PhD research focused on sustainable fish masculinisation technologies, where he investigated the use of organic and synthetic non-steroidal aromatase inhibitors as environmentally responsible alternatives to conventional steroidal hormones such as methyl testosterone substances increasingly linked to adverse ecological and human health effects.Beyond reproductive physiology, Dr Syanya specialises in fish feeds and nutrition, with a strong emphasis on developing innovative, sustainable feed ingredients and cost-effective diets that enhance productivity while reducing environmental impacts. His work contributes directly to the advancement of resilient aquaculture systems suited to the socioeconomic contexts of the Global South.Dr Syanya holds a PhD in Sustainable Aquaculture from Cochin University of Science and Technology (India). He holds a Master of Science in Sustainable Aquaculture from the University of St Andrews, Scotland UK, and is a distinguished alumnus of both the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (UK) and the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) Scholarship under the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India.Fluent in English, Kiswahili, and Luhya, he brings a multicultural perspective and strong collaborative skills to his work. He has authored over 24 publications in reputable international peer-reviewed journals, contributing valuable insights on sustainable aquaculture production systems. Dr Syanya remains committed to promoting environmentally just, scientifically grounded, and community-centred aquaculture development across Africa and beyond.

Employment

  • Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology Lecturer
    2026 - Present
  • Government of Kenya Ministry of Agriculture Livestock and Fisheries National fish inspector / Fisheries officer
    2011 - Present

Education

  • Cochin University of Science and Technology School of Marine Sciences PhD fisheries science
    2022 - Present
  • University of St Andrews Master of Science in Sustaianable Aquaculture
    2016 - 2019

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Publications (18)