Dr. Beatrice Arwenyo (PhD)

Lecturer

Dr. Beatrice Arwenyo holds a doctorate degree in Chemistry from Mississippi State University in the U.S.A. on a Fulbright scholarship. Dr. Beatrice is a specialist in Analytical and Environmental Chemistry, experienced, self-motivated, organized, goal-oriented, and a team player with excellent communication and training skills. She has a keen ability to manage time and adapt to new environments. Worked as Head of the Chemistry Department, at Gulu University and spearheaded the development of the Bachelor of Applied Sciences Chemistry curriculum. She was the winner of the Graduate Teaching Service and Safety First 2022 award while working as a teaching assistant at Mississippi State University. Has authored and co-authored over 13 papers in peer-reviewed journals and one book chapter. She is currently, the acting Deputy Dean Faculty of Science, at Gulu University.

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Research Interests

Skills

Expertise in environmental analysis/remediation. Excellent skills in electrochemical analysis and instrumentations

Significant achievements

  • Authored and co-authored over 13 papers in international journals and a book chapter.
  • Spearheaded the development of Bachelor of Applied Sciences (Chemistry) curriculum.
  • Winner of Graduate teaching service and safety first 2022 award, Department of Chemistry, Mississippi State University.

Publications

B. Arwenyo, J. Wasswa, M. Nyeko and G. N. Kasozi, (2017) . (2023) . The impact of septic systems density and nearness to spring water points, on water quality, African Journal of Environmental Science and technology , pp. 245-251. Available at: https://doi.org/10.5897/AJEST2023.3225
Oluwafemi Awolesi 1,2,3*, Peter Oni 4, Abiodun Oshinowo 5, Boluwatife S. Olubusoye 6, Faustina Owusu 1, Simeon Pama Sunday 5, Temitope Osobamiro 7, Acaye Ongwech 8, Omotoyosi Awolesi 2,9, Beatrice Arwenyo 3,8* . (2023) . PFAS: Ecological Implications, Remedial Actions and Ethical Considerations . Journal of Agricultural Chemistry and Environment, 12(3)
Beatrice Arwenyo, Jac J. Varco, Andrew Dygert, Sydney Brown, Charles U. Pittman, Todd Mlsna . (2023) . Contribution of modified P-enriched biochar on pH buffering capacity of acidic soil . Journal of Environmental Management, 339
Naba Krishna Das a 1, Chanaka M. Navarathna a 1, Jacinta Alchouron b, Beatrice Arwenyo a, Sharifur Rahman a, Brooke Hoffman a, Khiara Lee c, Sean Stokes a, Renel Anderson d, Felio Perez e, Dinesh Mohan f, Charles U. Pittman Jr. a, Todd Mlsna a . (2023) . Efficient aqueous molybdenum removal using commercial Douglas fir biochar and its iron oxide hybrids . Journal of Hazardous Materials, 443
Beatrice Arwenyo 1,2 Chanaka Navarathna 1, Naba Krishna Das 1, Addie Hitt 1, Todd Mlsna 1,* . (2023) . Sorption of Phosphate on Douglas Fir Biochar Treated with Magnesium Chloride and Potassium Hydroxide for Soil Amendments
Sameera R. Gunatilake 4, Gombojav Ariunbold 5, Felio Perez 6, Rooban V. K. G. Thirumalai 7, EI Barbary Hassan 8, Islam Elsayed 8,9, Dinesh Mohan 10, Ashli Brown 11,12, Debra Moore 2,13, Stephen Reichley 2,13, Mark Lawrence 13,14 , Todd E. Mlsna 1, . (2023) . Microplastics and Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Analysis in Sea Turtles and Bottlenose Dolphins along Mississippi’s Coast
Oluwafemi Awolesi 1,2,3,4, Peter Oni 5, Beatrice Arwenyo 4,6* . (2023) . Microplastics and Nano-Plastics: From Initiation to Termination . Journal of Geoscience and Environment Protection, 11(1), pp. 249-280
Beatrice Arwenyo, Jac J. Varco, Andrew Dygert, Jaime Berry, Julianna Mills, Dinesh Mohan, Charles U. Pittman Jr., Todd Mlsna . (2022) . Uptake of Phosphorus from Modified P-Enriched Douglas Fir Biochar and Its Effects on Crop Growth and P Use Efficiency . Journal of Geoscience and Environment Protection, 10(9)
Arwenyo Beatrice a d, Jac J. Varco b, Andrew Dygert b, Felix S. Atsar a, Sabrina Solomon a, Rooban Venkatesh K.G. Thirumalai c, Charles U. Pittman Jr. a, Todd Mlsna a . (2022) . Lead immobilization in simulated polluted soil by Douglas fir biochar-supported phosphate . Chemosphere, 292
Amalia L. Bursztyn Fuentes, Beatrice Arwenyo, Andie L.M. Nanney, Arissa Ramirez, Hailey Jamison, Beverly Venson, Dinesh Mohan, Todd E. Mlsna, Chanaka Navarathna . (2022) . Application of biochar for the removal of actinides and lanthanides from aqueous solutions . In: , pp. 321-359
Paul Varun, Arwenyo Beatrice, Mlsna Todd, Dygert Andrew, Ferdush Jannatul, Varco Jac . (2021) . Comparing the metal sorption capacity of biochar and flax fibers.
Beatrice Arwenyo, Jac J. Varco, Andrew Dygert, Todd Mlsna . (2021) . Phosphorus availability from magnesium‐modified P‐enriched Douglas fir biochar as a controlled release fertilizer . Soil Use and Management , 38(1), pp. 691-702
Felix Sughnen Atsar1*, Donald Kukwa1, Raymond Ahule Wuana2, Beatrice Arwenyo3 . (2021) . Kinetics and Thermodynamic Studies: Adsorption of Pb, Cr and Ni Ions from Spent Lubrication Oil (SLO) Using Acid Modified Clay . American Journal of Analytical Chemistry, 12(5)
B. Arwenyo  1 *, J. Wasswa 2, M. Nyeko 3, G.N. Kasozi 2 . (2017) . The impact of septic systems density and nearness to spring water points, on water quality . African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 11(1), pp. 11-18

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Experience

S/N Position Date
1. Deputy Dean, Faculty of Science, Gulu University October 2022 to date
2. Lecturer, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Gulu University, Uganda July 2015 to date
3. Graduate Teaching Assistant, Department of Chemistry, Mississippi State University August 2020 to May 2022
4. Graduate Assistant, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Gulu University, Uganda 2014 to 2015
5. Assistant Education officer, Ministry of Education and Sports, P.O Box 7063, Kampala -Uganda 2004 to 2014