Kikshak Rotdung

Skills

Microsoft word, Microsoft excel, MIcrobiology/Biotechnology Laboratory(Bioenergy, waste-to-energy, wastewater treatment, Plant-Microbial Fuel Cell technology, Biogas)

About

I am Rotdung Kikshak, a dedicated researcher in Biotechnology and Microbiology, specializing in Innovative Environmental and Agricultural Biotechnology, Bioenergy, Bioremediation, Bioconversion, and Waste Management. Based in Jos, Plateau State, I seek to contribute expertise in research and lab techniques to groundbreaking initiatives.

Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
Strong data collection, analysis, and report writing skills.
Effective communication of technical issues.
Good knowledge of research writing and lab techniques.
Trained in HSE, First Aid, and Project Management (PMP).
Languages: English (Proficient), Hausa (Advanced), Ngas (Intermediate).

Achievements
Awards: Award of Academic Excellence (2015, National Association of Plateau State Students), PTDF M.Sc. Merit Scholarship (2019).
Published Projects: Co-authored "The in Vitro Antifungal Activity of some Nigeria Medicinal Plants against Cryptococcus gattii" (2019, IOSR Journal of Pharmacy); M.Sc. research on intergeneric fusant for cellulose saccharification and biobutanol from corn cobs (in progress).
Personal Projects: Designed hybrid bioenergy reactor, domestic anaerobic digester, plant-microbial fuel cell, and innovations like biodegradable vegan-leather and green hydrogen production.

Previous Job Experience
Research and Development/Quality Control Manager, ECWA Portfolio Agro-Allied Ltd (EPAAL), Jos (Feb 2024 – Present): Managed anaerobic digestion and biogas projects, formulated novel feeds, and led lab experiments.
Quality Control/Nutrition Officer, ECWA Portfolio Agro-Allied Ltd (EPAAL), Jos (Apr 2023 – Jan 2024): Developed quality control protocols, formulated animal feeds, and trained staff on biosecurity.

Research Assistant, African Center of Excellence on Phytomedicine Research and Development, University of Jos (Jan 2017 – Jan 2021): Conducted research, analyzed data, and supported lab operations.

Assistant Lecturer (NYSC), School of Nursing, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, Bauchi (Nov 2016 – Oct 2017): Assisted with instruction, lab research, and grading.

Volunteer Staff, Nigerian Red Cross Society, Bauchi (Nov 2016 – Oct 2017): Provided first aid training and relief material distribution.

Industrial Training, Federal College of Veterinary and Medical Laboratory Technology, NVRI, Vom (May 2014 – Oct 2014): Gained lab technology experience.