Research Scientist KMFRI Mombasa Oceanography & Hydrography Physical Oceanography • Climate Change • Numerical Modelling Email: cmagori@kmfri.go.ke Department Oceanography and Hydrography Specialization Water Circulation, Sea Level Rise & Hydrodynamic Modelling Core Expertise Physical Oceanography
Numerical Modelling
Sea Level Monitoring
Tsunami Early Warning Systems | Research Focus: Sea level rise, climate change, operational oceanography, shoreline change, hydrodynamic modelling and tsunami early warning systems. Dr. C. Magori has served as a Research Scientist at the Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI) for over 26 years. He is a distinguished physical oceanographer specializing in numerical modelling of physical ocean processes, shallow water dynamics, and hydrodynamic circulation. Dr. Magori is the Global Sea Level Observing System (GLOSS) Regional Coordinator for the Western Indian Ocean region and a member of the GLOSS Group of Experts. He has played a leading role in major regional initiatives including GOOS-AFRICA, ASCLME, shoreline change assessments, and mangrove climate resilience projects funded through WIOMSA's MASMA programme. He has actively contributed to the development of Kenya's national multi-hazard warning system as part of the Indian Ocean Tsunami Early Warning System (IOTWS), and has participated in strategic environmental impact assessments for major infrastructure projects such as the Port of Mombasa container terminal and Lamu Port. In addition to research, Dr. Magori has supported curriculum development in oceanography at the Technical University of Mombasa and Pwani University and serves on national and international scientific panels including the Indian Ocean Panel and UNCLOS seabed mining committees. Research Interests Sea Level Rise Climate Change Operational Oceanography Hydrodynamic Modelling Shoreline Change Tsunami Early Warning Qualifications - PhD (Applied Science)
- MSc (Physical Oceanography)
- BSc (Mathematics)
Leadership & Professional Roles - GLOSS Regional Coordinator for the Western Indian Ocean
- Member, GLOSS Group of Experts
- Member, Indian Ocean Panel (IOP)
- Contributor to GOOS-AFRICA and ROOFS-AFRICA initiatives
- Advisor on Kenya's National Multi-Hazard Warning System
- Member, UNCLOS Seabed Mining Standing Committee
Selected Publications Athman, S.H., Hole, G.M., Magori, C. et al. (2021). Fish Cage Site Selection at Kibuyuni in Kwale County, Kenya. Magori, C. (2015). Characterization of Estuarine Flow by Means of Time Series Cross-Correlation and Cross-Spectrum Analysis. Merrifield, M.A., Firing, Y.L., Aarup, T., Magori, C. et al. (2005). Tide Gauge Observations of the Indian Ocean Tsunami. |
