Prof. Abdulrazak Shaukat

Prof. Abdulrazak Shaukat is a Kenyan scientist, academic, and policy leader currently serving as the Principal Secretary for the State Department of Science, Research, and Innovation in the Ministry of Education. 
Education
1.Egerton University – Undergraduate studies in Agricultural Sciences.
2.University of Aberdeen (UK) – Master’s and Ph.D. in Agricultural Sciences.
3.Shimane University (Japan) – Postdoctoral fellowship in Agricultural Sciences. 
Academic & Leadership Roles
1.Vice-Chancellor, Umma University
2.Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Egerton University
3.CEO, Kenya National Commission for Science, Technology, and Innovation (2008–2014)
4.Governor, International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB)
5.Chairperson, Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI)
6.Board Member, Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI)
7.Member, Kenya National Economic and Social Council 
International Career
Director, Division for Africa at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) 
i.Oversaw technical cooperation across 48 African countries.
ii.Promoted peaceful applications of nuclear science in food security, health, energy, and environmental management.
iii.Ensured compliance with international nuclear safety and security standards. 
Recognition
1.Fellow of the World Academy of Sciences (TWAS)
2.Fellow of the African Academy of Sciences (AAS)
3.Fellow of the Japan Society for the Promotion of Sciences (JSPS)
4.Published extensively in international journals, conferences, and symposiums.