Profile
Peter Macharia
Candidate CV questions (extra)
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Education:
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology Kenya, Pwani University Kenya, The Open University, United Kingdom
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Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science in Geomatic Engineering & Geospatial Information Systems, Post graduate Diploma in Health Research Methods, Master of Science in Geospatial Information Systems & Remote Science and PhD in spatial epidemiology
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Work History:
Topsurv geosystems Limited and KEMRI Wellcome Trust Research Programme
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Employer:
Lancaster University, United Kingdom & KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research programme, Kenya
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Favourite thing to do in my job: Producing maps
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About Me
I am a Kenyan born Scientist with a core background in geospatial engineering. I am interested in disease mapping and spatial accessibility. Currently, a post-doctoral researcher.
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Read more
I currenly live in Lancaster, UK. Exploring new places, foods, culture and weather.
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My work
I conduct spatial analysis and authour maps showing health disparities in space to aid decision and policy making
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My Interview
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How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
Focussed, hard working
What was your favourite subject at school?
Mathematics
What did you want to be after you left school?
Engineer
Were you ever in trouble at school?
No
If you weren't a scientist, what would you be?
Footballer
Who is your favourite singer or band?
WestLife
What's your favourite food?
Roasted goat meat
What is the most fun thing you've done?
hunting rabbits in the village
If you had 3 wishes for yourself what would they be? - be honest!
Be an engineer, doctor and pilot at the same time and more money
Tell us a joke.
Treat me like a joke, and I will just leave you like its funny.
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My Comments
can you be my mentor (3 comments)
1.Why human beings can't live without food? 2.Why do people sweat when they run? (1 comments)