Noah Ngisiang'e

I am an accomplished senior research sientist at the Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI), Mombasa, with over a decade of experience in marine ecosystems monitoring, geospatial analytics, and blue assets mapping. A passionate advocate for sustainable marine resource management, I have dedicated my career to advancing research and policy on Kenya’s coastal and offshore ecosystems through cutting-edge science and technology.
I began my tenure at KMFRI as a research Scientist, contributing extensively to the understanding of Kenya's ocean and coastal systems. Over this decade, my work focused on key issues such as: addressing the bycatch of non-target species to promote sustainable fishing practices, climate change monitoring to track and mitigate its impacts on Kenya’s coastal environment, employing GIS and remote sensing to analyse habitat changes and assess their ecological implications coupled with seabed and benthic characterization, to understand the diversity and distribution of marine species in Kenyan waters. This period marked a solid foundation for more advanced work in marine ecosystem monitoring and resource management.
In 2022, I transitioned into the role of Senior Research Scientist at KMFRI, further expanding my contributions to marine ecosystems monitoring and blue assets mapping. In this capacity, I have taken on a leadership role, spearheading research across diverse thematic areas of ocean and coastal systems. My key responsibilities include but not limited to; conducting assessments of wind, currents, and wave energy potential to support Kenya’s transition to sustainable energy sources, leveraging early warning systems to predict and mitigate climate- related risks in marine and coastal environments, using acoustic technologies to evaluate fish populations and inform sustainable management strategies. mapping both coastal and
offshore fish larvae patterns to support marine biodiversity conservation efforts. undertaking habitat mapping, in situ surveys, and environmental impact assessments to protect these critical ecosystems, applying innovative approaches to understand and predict marine ecosystem dynamics and providing insights into seabed environments and marine biodiversity.
My work in these areas has not only contributed to advancing scientific knowledge through peer reviewed publications, reports, management briefs but also directly supports policy advisory and planning, particularly in identifying coastal resource hotspots and mitigating environmental impacts. I am a dedicated mentor and collaborator, fostering partnerships with policymakers, academic institutions, and other stakeholders to promote evidence-based decision-making for Kenya's blue economy. With an unwavering commitment to innovation and sustainability

Publication Profile 

PUBLICATIONS:

• Wide Ranging Insect Infestation of the Pioneer Mangrove Sonneratia alba by Two Insect Species along the Kenyan Coast EM Jenoh, EMR Robert, I Lehmann, E Kioko, JO Bosire, N Ngisiange, ...PLoS One 11 (5), e0154849
• Assemblage structure and distribution of fish larvae on the North Kenya Banks during the Southeast Monsoon season J Mwaluma, N Ngisiang'e, M Osore, J Kamau, H Ong'anda, J Kilonzi, ...Ocean & Coastal Management 212, 105800
• Factors influencing spatial patterns in primary productivity in Kenyan territorial waters J Kamau, N Ngisiange, O Ochola, J Kilionzi, A Kimeli, SB Mahongo, ...Western Indian Ocean Journal of Marine Science, 9-18
• Satellite-derived bathymetry: A case study of Mombasa Port Channel and its approaches, Kenya A Kimeli, P Thoya, N Ngisiang’e, H Ong’anda, C Magori Western Indian Ocean Journal of Marine Science 17 (2), 93-102
• Seasonal Occurrence and Relative Abundance of Marine Fish Larval Families over Healthy and Degraded Seagrass Beds in Coastal Kenya JM Mwaluma, GM Okemwa, AM Mboga, N Ngisiange, M Winder, ... Diversity 14 (9), 730
• Seasonal fish larvae abundance and composition in seagrass habitats of coastal East Africa N Ngisiange, B Tarimo, L Daudi, S Mwangi, F Malesa, R George, ...Scientific Reports 14 (1), 11203
• Multi-Agent Systems and Distributed Constraint Satisfaction for Decision Support in Marine Ecosystem Management NN Ngisiange, R Rimiru, G Okeyo, N Wambiji, C Aura J Comput Sci Syst Biol 9, 154-162
• Seasonality of Fish Juvenile Community Structure and Diversity in a Tropical Seagrass Meadow of Watamu, Kenya A Mboga, J Mwaluma, R Kigathi, B Okeyo, N Ngisiange, J Olunga, ... Western Indian Ocean Journal of Marine Science 21 (2), 45-56
• Wide ranging insect infestation of the pioneer mangrove Sonneratia alba by two insect species along the Kenyan coast E Mrabu Jenoh, EMR Robert, I Lehmann, E Kioko, JO Bosire, ... Public Library Science