Dr. Paul Antony Otieno
Richmond,ON
Summary
- Analytical Research Fellow with 4 years in designing, conducting and sharing results of complex research. Selected to represent institution at Southern Africa Mathematical Sciences Association (SAMSA) conference.
- Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
- Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
- Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Postdoctoral Researcher
University of Ottawa
07.2024 - Current
- Mentoring junior researchers, enhancing their skills and supporting their career development.
- Contributing to high-impact publications by collaborating with fellow researchers and providing critical input.
- Conduct thorough literature reviews to inform and maintain awareness of current trends in the field.
- Leveraging interpersonal and communication skills to mentor PhD, graduate and undergraduate students.
- Contributed to and actively participated in research conception, design and execution to address defined problems.
- Liaising with supervisor (Prof. Maia Fraser) to review grants and manuscripts to develop potential publications.
Lecturer
Strathmore University
01.2014 - 06.2024
- Cultivated critical thinking skills through challenging assignments that required analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of information from various sources.
- Developed strong relationships with colleagues, collaborating on curriculum development and sharing best practices in teaching strategies.
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, providing detailed feedback for improvement and growth.
- Selected and designed lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives.
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to create meaningful learning experiences.
- Participated in conferences and professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date with latest trends in field.
- Mentored and advised students to explore career pathways based and amplify knowledge, skills and strengths.
- Arranged syllabus, developed schedule, and determined reading list for varied courses simultaneously, giving students appropriate time to complete assignments and absorb information.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Created and designed quizzes, tests and projects to assess student knowledge.
- Contributed to departmental meetings by sharing insights on effective teaching strategies and proposing solutions for addressing common challenges faced by faculty members.
- Used PowerPoint and Google Classroom technology to give presentations to student classrooms.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methodologies and techniques.
Research Visit
Botswana International University of Science and Technology
06.2019 - 12.2019
- Delivered comprehensive reports detailing research findings to both technical and non-technical audiences, facilitating effective communication of results across stakeholders.
- Conducted thorough literature reviews to identify gaps in current knowledge, informing future research directions.
- Published findings in prestigious scientific journals, increasing the visibility and impact of the work.
- Presented research findings at national and international conferences, expanding knowledge sharing within the scientific community.
PhD Graduate Assistant
University of Kent, (SMSAS)
09.2014 - 08.2015
- Provided constructive feedback on student work, encouraging continuous improvement in the pursuit of academic excellence.
- Developed strong working relationships with faculty members, facilitating a positive and productive team environment.
Education
Postdoctorate Degree - Topological Data Analysis
University of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON07.2024
Ph.D. - Algebraic Topology
Strathmore University
Nairobi, Kenya12.2020
Master of Science - Pure Mathematics
Egerton University
Nakuru, Kenya09.2010
B.Ed. - (Mathematics and Physics)
Egerton University
01.2005
Skills
Scientific writing and publishing
Computational skills
Teaching experience
Research
Classroom instruction
Proficient in LaTeX, MS Word and a novice in Python
Multidisciplinary team collaboration
Attention to detail
Excellent communication
Critical thinking
Organizational skills
Adaptability
Researchvisits
- Botswana International University of Science and Technology, Botswana, Prof. Gatsinzi J.B, Relative Gottlieb groups of the Pl¨ucker embedding of some complex Grassmannians
- University of Kent, England, Prof. Peter Fleischmann, Invariant theory of finite groups
Awardsandfellowships
- Kent 50th anniversary scholarships, 2014-2015, University of Kent, England
- Simon's foundation Mathematics and Physics grants, 2018, Botswana International University of Science and Technology
Dissertation
Determining the rational homotopy type of the component of inclusion in the space of continuous mapping from Gr(k, n) to Gr(k, n + 1)
Publications
- Rationalized evaluation subgroups of mapping spaces between complex Grassmannians, https://doi.org/10.1007/s13370-019-00724-w
- Rational Cohomology Algebra of Mapping Spaces between Complex Grassmannians, https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/9385153
- Rational homotopy of mapping spaces between complex Grassmannians, https://doi.org/10.2989/16073606.2019.1601139
- Relative Gottlieb Groups of the Pl¨ucker embedding of some complex Grassmannians, https://doi.org/10.4134/CKMS.c180453
- Rational homotopy type of the Pl¨ucker embedding i : Gr(2; n) → CPN−1, In Press, Afrika Mathematika
References
- Professor Gatsinzi J.B, Mathematics and Statistical Sciences, Botswana International University of Science and Technology, gatsinzij@biust.ac.bw
- Professor Vitalis Onyango-Otieno, Strathmore Institute of Mathematical Sciences, Strathmore University, vonyango@strathmore.edu
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Postdoctoral Researcher
University of Ottawa
07.2024 - Current
Research Visit
Botswana International University of Science and Technology
06.2019 - 12.2019
PhD Graduate Assistant
University of Kent, (SMSAS)
09.2014 - 08.2015
Lecturer
Strathmore University
01.2014 - 06.2024
Postdoctorate Degree - Topological Data Analysis
University of Ottawa
Ph.D. - Algebraic Topology
Strathmore University
Master of Science - Pure Mathematics
Egerton University
B.Ed. - (Mathematics and Physics)
Egerton University
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