Graduate Teaching and Research Assistantships at University of Alberta 2026 (Fully Funded)

Felix Ayiera from Kenya is pursuing a PhD in Food Science at the University of Alberta, Canada, funded through a Graduate Research Assistantship Fellowship. His research focuses on plasma nanobubble systems for biofilm inactivation, aiming to improve sanitation in the food industry, healthcare, and water systems. He holds a Bachelor’s in Food Science and Nutrition from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (First Class Honours) and a Master’s in Food Safety and Quality Engineering from the Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, where he graduated with a GPA of 4.77/5.00 under the Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship. His academic path also includes industry experience and multiple scholarship awards, including the Pangea Network Scholarship for his undergraduate studies.

Read his journey and see how he earned these prestigious scholarships.