Nicholas Outa

Nicholas Outa is an accomplished expert in research capacity development with over a decade of experience training scientists across Africa in scientific communication and publication strategies. As a Research Capacity Advisor at TCC Africa since 2019, he has successfully trained more than 1,000 researchers from over 15 countries through hands-on workshops focused on scientific writing, journal selection, peer review processes, and grant proposal development. His training approach combines practical writing techniques with deep insights into research ethics and open access publishing, tailored to diverse audiences ranging from early-career researchers to senior faculty and NGO professionals.

An active researcher with over 60 peer-reviewed publications in fisheries and aquaculture (h-index: 16), Nicholas brings firsthand publication experience to his training programs. His work appears in respected journals, including Lakes and Reservoirs and Scientific African, demonstrating his ability to translate complex research into impactful science communication. This dual expertise as both practitioner and trainer enables him to provide uniquely valuable guidance on manuscript preparation and submission strategies.

Nicholas holds several key editorial positions that inform his training content, including his role as Academic Editor for PLOS ONE since 2021 and his leadership as Head of Submissions Moderation at AfricArXiv, where he implemented systems that increased daily submissions from 10 to over 50. His peer review experience across 10+ international journals further strengthens his ability to teach effective publication strategies.

Currently completing his PhD in Fisheries and Aquaculture at Maseno University, Nicholas holds an MSc in Limnology and Wetland Management from UNESCO-IHE/Egerton University and is a certified trainer in scientific communication through TCC Africa’s 2018 program.

Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=P-mAhyUAAAAJ

ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4085-0398

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-outa-01236846/

Twitter: @nichouta