I am delighted to invite you to this website of the department of Physics, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT). As you explore this site, you will find a wealth of information: who we are, what research we do, what academic programs we offer, information on current staff and students, scheduled/upcoming seminars and workshops, and much more.
The Department of Physics is one of the three departments in the School of Mathematics and Physical Sciences (SMPS), College of Pure and Applied Sciences (COPAS), JKUAT. One of its main objectives is to bridge the technological gap for industrialization in Kenya.
The Department of Physics offers research oriented academic education. Core Physics courses include: Quantum Theory, Statistical Mechanics, Atomic Physics, Nuclear Physics, Particle and Condensed Matter Physics as well as Electronics are offered. Optional advanced courses and seminars are offered in Experimental Physics, Earth Sciences, Energy and the Environment, and other courses that may change from time to time. The B.Sc. program runs for 8 semesters. However, the B.Sc. (Physics) students are not directly admitted to the department until the third year of study, subject to the fulfillment of the requirements for the Physics department. The minimum entry requirements are indicated in the programmes page for each programme. Read more…
UndergraduateProgrammes.
Currently, there are four bachelors degree courses offered in our department. These are:
BSc. in Control and Instrumentation
BSc. in Renewable Energy and Environmental Physics
Postgraduate Programs.
Currently, there are three MSc. courses in our department. These are:
MSc. in Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology.
Doctor of Philosophy
Dr. Anthony Kiroe is a lecturer and the current chairman, Department of Physics. He holds a Doctor of Science in Engineering in GNSS Meteorology from Federal Armed Forces University, Munich, and a Master’s degree in Physics from JKUAT. Dr. Kiroe has research interest in, Electronics, Small Satellites Technology, GNSS Meteorology.
Dr. Calvine Ominde is a lecturer at the Physics Department. He holds a Ph.D. in Physics and an MSc. in Physics from JKUAT specializing in Optics and Lasers. Dr. Calvine has research interests in Optics and Lasers, Holography and Control and Instrumentation
Prof. Samuel Kang’ethe is a professor at the Physics Department. He holds a Ph.D. in Control Systems Engineering from University of York, U.K and an MSc. from University of Nairobi. Prof. Kang’ethe has research interests in Control systems and Instrumentation.
Prof. David Mulati is the former Principal College of Pure and Applied Sciences and an Associate Professor, Physics Department. He holds a Ph.D. in Electronic and Engineering from Kyoto University, Japan and an MSc. in Physics from Kenyatta University.
Prof. Robert Kinyua is a Professor at the Department of Physics and the current Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic Affairs at JKUAT. He holds a Ph.D. in High Energy Physics from Osaka University, Japan and an MSc. in Physics from University of Nairobi. Prof. Kinyua has research interest in Fundamental/High Energy Physics, Radiation Physics and Renewable Physics.
Current Research. 1. Fabrication and Application of Magnetic Nanowire Array – Thin Film for High Energy Photon Portal Imaging Researcher(s): Ongeri R., Mulati D.M, Mwose P. 2. Geophysical Survey of Olorgesailie Archaeological site. Researcher(s): Githiri J. G. Barongo J. O. 3. Investigation of Velocity Distribution in the wake of a Model Wind Turbine Researcher(s): Mutai Amos, Kamau J.N , Mulati D.M 4. Design and Fabrication of a cost effective High Power industrial carbon dioxide laser system. Researcher(s): Kihara G.K, Gikunda E. 5. Design, Construction and testing of A 0-1000V regulated high voltage DC power supply. Researcher(s): Kasera A.A, Kinyua R,. 6. Design and construction of an automatic engine immobilizer with an alarm Researcher(s): Muriuki B.N, Kinyua R. 7. Assessment of the wind energy potential in some selected sites in Kenya Researcher(s): Kamau J. N, Kinyua R. 8. Similarities in periods of Meteorological variables over Kenya and Solar activity periods. Researcher: Dr. Ndeda, J. O. H. 9. Solar Signature in the Drought Occurrence in Kenya. Researcher: Dr. Ndeda, J. O. H. 10. Modeling the climatic parameters and Solar Irradiance using the atmospheric-solar parameters: Sunspot numbers, Mg II core-to-wing ratio and F10.7-cm solar radio flux. Researcher: Dr. Ndeda, J. O. H. 11. An Experimental design for producing holograms Researcher: Ominde C.F, Kihara G.K, Nyakoe G.
Contacts Physical address: JKUAT, Juja Campus 1st floor, New Science Complex (NSC)
P.O. Box 62000 – 00200, Nairobi, Kenya Tel. +254(0)67-52181-4/52711 Ext. 6115
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