David Abuga Rasugu

Led advanced analytical operations and quality control protocols at a leading academic institution, ensuring precise analysis and compliance with international standards.

• Conducted comprehensive sample analysis of water, milk, meat, biscuits, animal feeds, oils, and cereals, ensuring nutritional and safety compliance for diverse food products.
• Applied expert knowledge of HPLC, UV-Vis, AAS, FTIR, GC, Soxhlet extraction, and proximate analysis to deliver accurate and reliable analytical results.
• Trained and mentored over 50 students annually in advanced research projects and critical laboratory safety practices, fostering a culture of scientific rigor and safety.
• Provided essential analytical support for national food fortification initiatives, including Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B-complex, Retinol, and Aflatoxin analysis, directly contributing to public health outcomes.
• Managed the maintenance and calibration of diverse laboratory equipment, ensuring consistent operational readiness and strict adherence to ISO 17025 compliance standards.

Executed critical quality control functions for a major oil refinery, ensuring product integrity and compliance with industry and safety standards.

• Performed rigorous quality control on a diverse product portfolio including soaps, detergents, edible oils, and glycerin, ensuring adherence to stringent quality specifications.
• Conducted detailed physicochemical tests, including saponification value, iodine value, fatty acid content, moisture, and pH, to ensure product consistency and quality.
• Validated product quality against competitor benchmarks, providing critical data for product development and market positioning strategies.
• Successfully implemented ISO 9001 and HACCP quality management systems, significantly enhancing product safety, quality, and operational efficiency.

Participated in a significant EU-JKUAT collaborative research project focused on the analysis of iron, zinc, vitamins, and aflatoxins in fortified foods.

Provided specialized technical support and training for High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) systems at the National Public Health Laboratory.

Managed the installation and calibration of advanced analytical instruments for Kariuki Pharmaceutical in Tanzania, ensuring operational readiness and precision.

Conducted specialized training sessions on advanced laboratory equipment for academic institutions, enhancing research and analytical capabilities.

Collaborated with the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) on critical sampling, grading, extraction, and chemical analysis initiatives.