Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Administration and Finance
2 August, 2021 2021-10-15 12:52Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Administration and Finance
Prof. Dr. James Augustino Majak Utong
Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Administration and Finance
Prof. Dr. James Augustino Majak Utong is an erudite who joined Rumbek University of Science and Technology from Dr. John Garang University of Science and Technology where he served in different roles. He joins Rumbek University of Science and Technology with vast experience in teaching and administration. He has over 20 Years of experience in the academic arena dating back to 1997. He has an aptitude for research in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry (Cytogenetic, extraction, amplification of DNA, DNA sequence analysis).
Academic Profile
2008 - 2012 - University of Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan. Ph.D. Zoology (Genetics and Molecular Biology).
2001 - 2004 - The Hashemite University, Zarqa, Jordan. M.Sc. in Zoology (Biochemistry).
1993 - 1997 - University of Bahr al Ghazal, Wau, Sudan. B.Sc. in Biology and Chemistry
1990 -1993 - Aweingibol Secondary School, Khartoum, Sudan. Sudan School Certificate
Work Experience
2019 - Present - Deputy Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance, at Rumbek University of Science and Technology.
2016 - 2019 - Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, at Dr. John Garang Memorial University of Science and Technology
2015 - 2019 - Dean of students’ Affairs, at Dr. John Garang Memorial University of Science and Technology
2014 - D/Dean of students’ Affairs, and Head Department of Biology and Chemistry at Dr. John Garang Memorial University of Science and Technology
2013 - 2014 - Assistant Professor, College of Education, Department of Biology and Chemistry at Dr. John Garang Memorial University of Science and Technology
2012 - 2013 - Assistant Professor, College of Education, Department of Biology and Chemistry at Upper Nile University
2007 - 2013 - Head Department of Biology and Chemistry, at Upper Nile University
2004 - 2012 - Lecturer, College of Education, Department of Biology and Chemistry at Upper Nile University
1998 - 2004 - Teaching assistant, College of Education, Department of Biology and Chemistry at Upper Nile University
Research Interest
- Enjoy and have aptitude for Sciences and Research.
- Good knowledge of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry (Cytogenetic, extraction, amplification of DNA, DNA sequence analysis)
Publications
• James A. M. Utong and Sumaia M. A. Abukashawa. Characterization of the Agamid Lizard Genus Uromastyx from Eastern Sudan Based on Morphology, Karyotypes and Mitochondrial DNA. Asian Herpetological Research 4(4): 268–281, 2013
• James A. M. Utong, Farouk Al-Quadan and Hazem Akel. Effect of Various Growth Conditions on Production of Extracellular Amylase from Thermotolerant Bacillus Species Isolated from Hot Spring in Jordan. Journal of Biological Sciences 6(3): 621-625, 2006.
• Joseph Daniel Wani Lako 1, Kenneth Lado Lino Sube 1, *, Clara Stephen Guya Lumori 1, Jada Pasquale Yengkopiong 2, James Augustino Majak Utong 2, Sampson Akoi Binyason 2, Yatta Samuel Lukou Ngerja 1, Massimo Kalisto Moilinga 1, Thomas Francis Lado 1 and Awad Hussein Kheiralla 1. Diversity and Distribution of Medicinal Plants in Republic of South Sudan. World Journal of Advanced Research Reviews, 2020, 07(1), 018 - 013.
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