Robert Nyaga

Robert Nyaga, PhD has extensive work experience in qualitative research, behavioral design, and academia. Robert currently serves as the Technical Director of Qualitative Research & Design at Busara, where they lead a team of specialists in applying behavioral research and design approaches. Robert also provides thought leadership in behavioral and qualitative research through presentations and engagements with clients and funders. Prior to this, they held the position of Behavioral Design & Qualitative Research Lead at Busara, where they led a team in combining qualitative research approaches with insights from behavioral science. Before joining Busara, Robert worked as a Qualitative Research Specialist at the same company, conducting research consultancy for corporate organizations and promoting the uptake of qualitative research. Robert's academic background includes serving as a Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant at Purdue University, where they conducted interdisciplinary cancer prevention research and taught as an instructor. Robert also worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at Illinois State University, focusing on social media analytics and research projects. Additionally, they have experience as a Company Secretary at Grant Thornton Kenya and as an Intern at Kenyatta National Hospital, where they conducted media monitoring, offered customer care services, and managed social media platforms. Overall, Robert Nyaga brings a wealth of expertise in qualitative research, behavioral design, and academia to their roles.

Robert Nyaga, PhD has a diverse education history that spans over several years. Robert completed their doctoral studies at Purdue University from 2016 to 2020, earning a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Health Communication. During their time at Purdue, they also pursued minors in Organizational Communication and Research Methods.

In 2019, Robert completed a certificate program in Applied Management Principles at Purdue University Daniels School of Business. Additionally, they obtained a Graduate Certificate in Social Policy from Purdue University in 2018.

Prior to their doctoral studies, Robert earned a Master's degree in Communication Studies with a focus on Health and Organizational Communication from Illinois State University, where they attended from 2014 to 2016. In 2013, they completed a Professional Certificate Course in Certified Public Secretarial Course from the Kenya Accountants and Secretaries National Examination Board.

Robert's educational journey started at Moi University, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Communication and Public Relations from 2009 to 2013.

In addition to their academic qualifications, Robert has obtained several certifications in related fields. Robert completed certifications in Conduct UX Research and Test Early Concepts, Build Wireframes and Low-Fidelity Prototypes, UX Design Process: Empathize, Define, and Ideate, and Foundations of UX Design, all from Google. Furthermore, they obtained a Behavioral Economics Bootcamp Certificate from Irrational Labs.