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KENYATTA UNIVERSITYPHYSICS DEPARTMENT

STATUS OF POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS

S. No. Reg. No./Name Title of the Thesis Supervisors Status1 I56/CE/15631/2005

Tuwei Abraham KirwaDesign and fabrication of an electronic system forpressure and temperature measurement I thin film

deposition system

Dr. P. M. KarimiDr. D. M. Wamwangi

Graduated inDecember 2011

2 I56/CE/11180/2007Kipngetich Ketui Daniel

Design and fabrication of a computer basedfirefighting system automated using Labview

Dr. P. M. KarimiDr. A. S. Merenga


3 I56/15646/2005Fanuel Mugwang’a Keheze

Characterization of CuxOy-ZnO:AL P-N junctionfor solar cell applications

Dr. P. M. KarimiDr. W. Njoroge


4 I56/CE/11181/2007Muga Charles Onyango

Characterization of SnxSey-ZnO:Al P-N junctionfor solar cell applications

Prof. J. OkumuDr. W. Njoroge


5 I56/10386/2007Omaiyo Enock Osoro

Characterization of CuxOy-ZnO:Sn P-N junctionFor solar cell applications

Dr. W. Njoroge Graduated inDecember 2011

6 I56/12088/2009Naftali Kagiri Kimani

Study of strongly star-forming galaxies: theirphysical characteristics as a function of morphology

and IR-luminosity

Dr. N. O. HashimDr. P. Vaisanen


7 I56/10390/2007Ng’ang’a Benson

Wang’ombe

A numerical simulator to estimate hydrologicalparameters of a fracture using fluorescein thermal

decay correction

Dr. W. AmbussoDr. Peter Omenda

Prof. I. V. S. Rathore


8 I56/15645/2005Masinde T. Sangura

Multivariate chemometric analysis of radionuclideand heavy metal fluxes in shore sediment at port

Victoria, Kenya

Dr. N. O. HashimDr. H. K. Angeyo

Graduated inJune 2012

9 I56/15633/2005Wilson M. Namasaka

Simulation of the cosmic ray muon charge ratio athigh energy from 3 to 10 TeV

Dr. N. O. Hashim Graduated inJune 2012

10 I56/12236/2009Mosiori Cliff Orori

Electrical and optical characterization of CdxZn1-xSand PbS thin films for photovoltaic applications

Dr. W. N. NjorogeProf. J. Okumu


11 I56/CE/10382/2007 Mechanical, diffusion and degradation properties of Dr. A. S. Merenga Graduated on 5th

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Otieno George Were blends of cellulose and recycled low densitypolyethylene

Dr. C. M. Migwi July 2013

12 I56/CE/11500/2007Mbithi Nelson Matheka

Mechanical properties and thermal degradation ofblends of bitumen and cellulose

Dr. A. S. MerengaDr. C. M. Migwi


13 I56/CE/11192/2007Agan Paul Okelo

Mechanical, diffusion and degradation properties ofhigh density polyethylene and cellulose blends


Graduated on 5th

July 201314 I56/CE/14130/2009

Riara Martin MuneneEffect of fungi species Aspergillus niger on

mechanical, diffusion and thermal degradationproperties of blends of cellulose and low density

polyethylene



15 I56/CE/11985/07Geoffrey Nyandiko Mayaka

Measurement and Multivariate chemometricanalysis of radon concentration in geothermal fluids

associated with high background radiation areas


Graduate in July2014

16 I56/CE/11175/2007Langat Geoffrey Kipkemoi

Gravity survey for geothermal exploration inMenengai geothermal area, Kenya

Dr. W. AmbussoProf J. Okumu

Graduated on 5th

July 201317 I56/CE/11176/2007

Kemei JosphatGround magnetic survey for geothermal exploration

in Menengai area, KenyaDr. W. AmbussoProf. J Okumu

Graduated on 5th

July 201318 I56/CE/14128/2009

Langat K. WilliamGamma ray spectroscopy analysis of sedimental

deposits at the shores of Lake Nakuru, KenyaDr. N. O. HashimDr. W. Ambusso

Graduated on 5th

July 201319 I56/CE/11194/2007

Waswa Michael NakitareMicrobial effect by Aspergillus niger on

mechanical, diffusion and thermal properties ofhigh density polyethylene/cellulose blend


Notice ofsubmission given

20 I56/20426/2010Morko Kwembur Isaac

Design and fabrication of current-voltage curvemeter for electrical characterization of photovoltaic

modules

Dr. M. K. MunjiDr. P. M. Karimi


21 I56/CE/15643/05Amosi N. Chilai

Calculation of natural radionuclide spectral featuresof NaI detectors using Monte Carlo technique


Presented hisproposal

22 I56/20423/2010Muchira Irene Wanjiku

Crystallization kinetics of InxSey thin films forphase change memory (PRAM) applications

Dr. W. K. NjorogeDr. P. M. Karimi

Graduated on 5th

July 201323 I56/CE/12771/2009 Characterization of tin telluride (SnxSey) thin film Dr. W. K. Njoroge Proposal

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Nancy Wanja Ireri for phase change memory (PCM) application Dr. P. M. Karimi submitted24 I56/CE/11186/2007

Korir Patrick KipronoMechanical, diffusion and degradation behaviour of

polypropylene and cellulose blendsDr. A. S. MerengaDr. C. M. Migwi


25 I56/CE/11420/2007Moustapha Kassim

Magnetic studies of iron ore mineral deposits inMbeu area, Meru county

Dr. W. AmbussoDr. C. M. Migwi

Graduated on19/12/14

26 I56/10901/2008Waweru Michael Maina

Characterization of a nitrogen doped zinc selenidematerial for optical fiber application for enhanced

transmission window

Dr. W. K. NjorogeDr. M. Munji

Proposalsubmitted

27 I56/10933/2004Peter Gitutu Mbugua

Differential cross section calculation for 2 1Pmagnetic sublevel excitation of helium atom by

positron impact using distorted wave method

Dr. C. S. SinghProf. J. Okumu


28 I56/CE/11475/2008Adero Bernard Otieno

Investigation into the permeability and tectoniclineaments of Homa-Hills geothermal prospect,

using magnetic method

Dr. W. J. AmbussoDr. G. J. Gitonga


29 I56/CE/14118/2009Augustine Ketko

Effect of petroleum products spillage onenvironment



30 I56/CE/10995/2006Ngeno Kipkirui Paul

A compact external cavity diode laser in littrowconfiguration

Dr. P. M. KarimiDr. G. K. Rurimo

Proposalsubmitted

31 Ndeke William M.I56/CE/14139/2009

Positron impact excitation of 2 1S state of heliumatom using a distorted wave method


Graduated on 5th

July 201332 I56/CE/10994/2006

Munguti Lawrence KiokoCharacterization of SnxSey/ZnO:Sn P-N junction for

solar cell applicationsDr. W. NjorogeDr. R. Musembi

Graduated inJune 2012

33 I56/CE/14135/2009Oketch Fredrick Omboga

Distorted wave method applied to electron impactexcitation of the lowest autoionizing state of

rubidium

Dr. C. S. SinghProf. J Okumu

Graduated on 5th

July 2013

34 I56/CE/11191/2007Odek Antony

Mapping geothermal heat source in Homa Hillsusing gravity technique

Dr. W. J. AmbussoDr. J. G. Githiri


35 I56/CE/11462/2008Daniel Kyalo Musyoki

Design and fabrication of a solar cell simulator forsolar cell I-V characterization

Dr. P. M. KarimiDr. W. K. Njoroge

Proposalsubmitted

36 I56/CE/15221/2008 Radionuclide content of sands used for construction Dr. W. Ambusso Graduated in

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Collins Shikali Ndega in Kakamega and associated indoor radondiffusion doses

Dr. M. Munji December 2013

37 I84/11034/2008Lawrence Ochoo

A study of the influence of silver nanoparticles onthe optical properties of methylene blue and

curcumine dyes

Dr. C. M. MigwiProf. J. Okumu


38 I56/CE/11487/2008Omwenga Edwin

Characterization of SnSe-SnO2:Sb P-N junction forsolar cell applications



25/06/201439 I56/CE/11465/2008

Paul Muthini MutuleCalorific analysis of coal and quantitative analysis

of coal ash radionuclides : a case study of coal fromKitui county

Dr. N. O. HashimDr. W. Ambusso

First progressreport submitted

40 I56/CE/15208/2008Vincent Onyancha Abuga

Geophysical investigation of Mbeu iron ore depositin Meru county using gravity method


Graduated in2013

41 I56/CE/11486/2008Nyakundi Makori Evans

Characterization of SnSe-CdO:Sn P-N junction forsolar cell applications


Graduated inJuly 2014

42 I56/CE/14121/2009Cheruiyot Leonard

Natural radioactivity hazards of building bricksfabricated from claysoil of Bomet district

Dr. N. O. HashimDr. W. Ambusso


43 I56/CE/11468/2008Khisa S. Wanjala

Optical and Electrical characterization ofZnS:Sn-CuO thin films for solar cell application

Dr. W. K. NjorogeDr. J. M. Ngaruiya


44 I56/CE/12243/2009Ntabari W. D. Mururu

Distorted wave method applied to elastic scatteringof electron by a magnesium atom



45 I56/CE/14141/2009Paul Ngigi Kinyanjui

Elastic scattering of electron by a calcium atomusing distorted wave method


Graduated on 5th

July 201346 I56/20369/2010

Kimonyi Muthoka ShadrackDesign of an automatic intelligent room light

controller with bidirectional counters for energyefficiency applications

Dr. P. M. KarimiProf. E. Mwangi


47 I56/CE/15537/2008Nyaberi Wycliffe Machuki

Design and fabrication of a microcontroller basedultrasonic car parking assistance system


2nd progressreport presented

21/05/201448 I56/CE/10899/2008 Design and fabrication of a dual-resistive Dr. P. M. Karimi 1st progress

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Keng’werere Joshua Mose evaporation system controlled using Lab-View Dr. D. Wamwangi report given on28/10/2015

49 I56//CE/11177/2007Kamau C. M.

Nitrogen doping effect on tin-selenium thin filmsfrom phase change memory applications

Graduated on 5th

July 201350 Wekunda B. Z. Buya

I56/13090/05InxSey thin films for PRAM applications Dr. P. M. Karimi

Dr. W. NjorogeGraduated in

July 201451 I56/CE/11975/2004

Njiru Njoki SophyApplication of mass transport model to study

temporal variation of concentration of lead in ariverine system

Prof. I. V. S. RathoreDr. N. O. Hashim


52 I56/CE/11195/2007Kundu J. M.

Crystallization kinetics and structural properties ofSnxSey thin films for phase change memory

applications


Graduated on 5th

July 2013

53 I56/CE/11459/2008Mose Rose Gesare

Design and fabrication of a substrate holdercontrolled using Lab View validated by deposition

of CuxNy


Dr. D. M. Wamwangi

1st progressreport given on

28/10/201554 I56/CE/11476/2008

Serem Cosmas KiplagatAssessment of natural radioactivity and radiological

hazards in selected building materials used inEldoret town in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya

Dr. N. O. HashimDr. W Ambusso


55 I56/CE/11967/2007Jared Omari Agora

Assessment of natural radioactivity levels andradiation hazards due to rocks in Kerio Valley of

the Kenya Rift Valley

Dr. N. O. Hashim Graduated inDecember 2012

56 I56/7370/2002Wanyama Paul Simiyu

Effect of consolidation parameters on creep, fatigueand dynamic mechanical behaviour of self

reinforced polypropylene composite

Dr. C. M. MigwiDr. D. B. Bem


57 I56/10991/2006Benard Riro Morumbwa

Fabrication of portable spectrometers to investigateoptical properties of thin films

Dr. P. M. KarimiDr. D. Wamwangi


58 I56/CE/10992/2006Ogaro Elijah Nyakang,o

Phase shifting diffraction interferometer forabsolute calibration of optical flats


59 I56/CE/11484/2008Njoroge Stephen Maina

The design and fabrication of surface analysis se upby holographic interferometry



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60 I56/CE/10490/2008Mwenda Dickson Kinyua

Interferometric analysis of the cellophane sheet forbroad band application in phase retardation



61 I56/CE/10929/2004Mukatia Jim Kabaka

Eutrophication model for simulating the transportof total nitrogen and total phosphorus in Winam

Gulf Lake Victoria

Dr. W. AmbussoDr. Bem


62 I56/CE/15630/2005Aloka Daniel Omondi

Multivariate chemometric analysis of naturalradionuclide levels in geothermal fluids associatedwith high background radiation areas of Lambwe

valley in south western Kenya

Dr. W. Ambusso Second progressreport presented

63 I56/10292/2006Amatalo Abisai Imbwana

Design and fabrication of Al/ZnSe thin filmschottky diode

Dr. P. M. KarimiDr. D. Wamwangi


64 I56/CE/15635/2005Stanley Kibet Kitur

Design and fabrication of general aperture coupledmicrostrip antennas with arbitrarily shaped

apertures

Dr. W. AmbussoDr. B. O. Konditi


65 I56/14298/2009Nyaga Peter kinyua

Stability monitoring of SnxSey/ZnO:Sn solar cellprepared by resistive evaporation method

Dr. M. MunjiDr. R. J. Musembi


66 I84/15115/2008Margaret W. Chege

Determination of radioactivity in water, crops andindoor air in the high background radiation zone of

Mrima Hill, Kenya

Dr. N. O. HashimDr. A. S. Merenga


67 I56/CE/11457/2008Bussienei Mark

Gamma ray spectroscopic analysis and multivariatechemometric impact assessment of radionuclidedispersal around the Nandi-Hills, Nandi county

(Kenya) tea farming complex



68 I56/24494/2011Bera David Boyo

Preparation and characterization ofSrxAlyOz:Eu2+,Dy3+phosphor thin films

Dr. D. B. BemProf. H. C. Swart


69 I56/CE/11000/2006Andrew Yotui Chepyegon

Sound compression by modified discrete cosinetransform: the MP3 coding standard

Dr. W. AmbussoDr. M. Munji


on 14/10/201570 I56/CE/22375/2010 Sizing a standalone photovoltaic electrical solar Dr. M. Munji Graduated in

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Mukere Moffat Kiruthu system, for domestic consumption Dr. J. Simuyu July 201471 I56/CE/22385/2010

Nyaga Muriithi SymonSystem sizing of solar energy requirement for an‘all-direct current’ standalone telecommunication

system

Dr. M. MunjiDr. J. Simuyu


72 I56/CE/15669/2005Dorcus Nthoki Mulumba

Study and design of a mobile phone-based routeprediction optimizer for a security application

Dr. P. M. Karimi Notice ofsubmission given

73 I56/12238/2009Kibusu Christopher Mmata

Design and fabrication of a SCADA system forprocess control using the available human machine

interface technologies

Dr. P. M. KarimiDr. G. Nyakoe

First progressreport presented

74 I56/CE/11179/2007Elijah Daniel Okelo

Gamma ray spectrometry analysis of the naturallyoccurring radionuclides in sand samples from sand

mines on the shores of lake Victoria in Migoricounty, Kenya


Notice ofsubmission13/08/14

75 I56/CE/22400/2010Duke Ateyh Oeba

Electrical and optical characterization of Cu4SnS4

and CdS:B thin films for photovoltaic applicationsDr. W. K. Njoroge

Dr. M. MunjiProposalsubmitted

76 I56/23507/2011Musila Nicholas Muendo

Characterization of low cost TiO2 based dye-sensitized solar cell prepared by screen printing

method

Dr. M. MunjiDr. J. Simiyu


77 I56/CE/22366/2010Ouko Samwel

Natural radiometric survey and estimation ofradiation exposure from archean rocks: a case study

of granite-greenstone complex of Migori county,Kenya



18/09/2013

78 I56/CE/22361/2010Namaswa Solomon Wangila

Mapping of nakaporon fault in Korosi geothermalprospect field by use of gravity method

Dr. W. J. AmbussoDr. C. M. Migwi

2nd progressreport

10/09/201479 I56/CE/14111/2009

Alex Magembe MaruchaPositron impact excitation of lowest autoionizing

state in rubidium atom using distorted wave methodDr. C. S. SinghProf. J. Okumu


80 I56/CE/22406/2010Gichobi Peterson Muriithi

Electron impact excitation of the lowestautoionizing state in cesium using distorted wave

method


Notice ofSubmission

12/11/14

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81 I56/CE/22404/2010Opiyo Samwel Olaka

Investigating effect of Zn doping on In2Se3 thinfilm for phase change random access memory

(PRAM) applications

Dr. W. K. NjorogeDr. M. K. Munji


82 I56/CE/22376/2010Wachira Anthony Mwangi

Effects of consolidation parameters on creep,dynamical mechanical behaviour, thermal

degradation and fatigue of self-reinforced highdensity polyethylene composite

Dr. C. M. MigwiDr. D. B. Bem

2nd progressreport 16/9/15

83 I56/CE/22409/2010Rotich Chaeles Kipngeno

Gamma ray spectroscopy analysis of soil and greentea leaves of Kericho county

Dr. N. O. HashimDr. W. J. Ambusso


84 I56/CE/22377/2010Obare Benard Mosoti

Characterization of CuxNy and CdO:Al thin filmsfor solar cell applications


Notice ofSubmission

20/05/1585 I56/CE/22407/2010

Koros HoseaApplication of gravity method in mapping heat

source in Paka geothermal systemDr. W. J. AmbussoDr. N. O. Mariita

Proposalsubmitted

86 I56/CE/22774/2010Kipkirui N. Richard

Application of electromagnetic method in mappingout geological structures in Korosi area Kenya rift

Dr. W. J. AmbussoDr. N. O. Mariita

Proposalsubmitted

87 I56/CE/22374/2010Patrick Mwinzi Mwathe

Effect of surface passivation on doped tin (IV)oxide thin films for gas sensor applications

Dr. M. K. MunjiDr. R. J. Musembi

Notice ofSubmission26/03/2014

88 I56/23518/2011John Chenang’at chemorei

Characterization of ZnO-Zn thin film for solarthermal applications

Dr. W. K. NjorogeDr. C. M. Migwi

Proposalsubmitted

89 I56/CE/14134/2009Murori Francis Kamau

Design and fabrication of computer based metaldetection system for security applications


2nd Progressreport

13/05/201590 I56/CE/14110/2009

Shivachi Newton ShumaDesign and fabrication of a microcontroller basedcarbon monoxide monitoring and mapping system

using GPS technology


2nd Progressreport 30/9/15

91 I56/CE/22368/2010Kepha Evans Ndeda

Geothermal reservoir monitoring at Olkaria eastfield by using historical matching of micro-gravity

Dr. W. J. AmbussoDr. N. O. Mariita

Proposalsubmitted

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and productivity data92 I56/CE/14122/2009

Maato Ombaba JaredDesign and fabrication of a computer based

fingerprint security system for restricted accesscontrol

Dr. P. M. KarimiProf. E Mwangi

2nd progressreport 30/09/15

93 I56/CE/22414/2010Apiyo Kelvin Otieno

Obliquely sputtered, pressed and thermallyannealed nitrogen doped titanium dioxide (TiO2Nx)

thin film: fabrication and characterization forphotovoltaic application

Dr. W. K. NjorogeDr. R. J. Musembi

Proposalsubmitted

94 I56/CE/14125/2009Marango Charles Wangila

Mechanical properties of self-reinforced highdensity polyethylene


1st progressreport

23/9/201595 I56 /CE/22393/2010

Onkoba Nicholas OsosiDesign and study of a secure mobile GPS route

navigator, adapted for the visually impairedDr. P. M. KarimiDr. M. Gakuru


96 I56/23520/2011Aguko Gibson Achola

Air kerma and radiation dose mapping of a gammaray beam irradiator

Dr. N. O. HashimProf. H. Zaidi

Proposalsubmitted

97 I56/7707/2002Francis Mwaura Ng’ang’a

Measurements and evaluation of radio frequencyradiation at cellular base station

Dr. M. K. MunjiProf. J. N. Nderu


98 I56/CE/22395/2010Nyakiti Kevin Ochieng

Investigating the characteristic of SnSe-ZnS:Al p-njunction thin film for solar cell application


Proposalsubmitted

99 I56/22402/2010Kabarak James Otieno

Influence of i-ZnO buffer layer on Cu2O-ZnO:Alp-n junction for solar cell applications


Proposalsubmitted

100 I56/23510/2011Mornika Auma Mgele

Characterization of SnSe/SnO2:F thin films forsolar cell application

Dr. M. K. MunjiDr. W. K. Njoroge

Proposalsubmitted

101 Nyasani Eric IsabokeI56/21149/2010

Wind energy assessment as a potential alternativeenergy source in Kisii and Kisumu towns in Kenya

Dr. M. K. MunjiDr. Karambizi


102 Njeru Elosy GatakaI56/CE/22378/2010

Performance evaluation of silicon basedphotovoltaic modules found in the Kenyan market

Dr. M. K. MunjiDr. W. K. Njoroge

Notice ofsubmission

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14/05/14103 Kabuga Pauline Kainyu

I56/CE/23449/2010Optical characterization of compound for dye

sensitized solar cell applicationsDr. W. K. Njoroge

Dr. J. SimiyuProposalsubmitted

104 Otieno Philip JeremiahI56/CE/22396/2010

Investigating the Optical and Electrical Propertiesof Cu2O and ZnS:Al Thin Films for Solar Cell

Applications


Proposalsubmitted

105 Kariuki Peter KinuthiaI84/25565/2011

Comparison of the optical potential method and thedistorted wave Born approximation method in

electron – atom elastic scattering



106 Okowo Benard OluochI56/CE/15536/2008

Investigation of TiO2-Cu thin films for optical gassensor applications

Dr. W. K. NjorogeDr. D. B. Bem

Proposalsubmitted

107 Njoroge Paul KamauI56/CE/14123/2009

Fabrication and characterization of pressed,thermally annealed co-doped TiO2thin film for solar

cell application

Dr. W. K. NjorogeDr. R. J. Musumbi

Proposalsubmitted

108 Mogunde Charles MoraroI56/CE/22416/2010

Optical and electrical characterization of CdxSe1-x

and Cu2S thin films for solar cell applicationDr. W. K. NjorogeDr. M. K. Munji


109 Paul Giciah GachukiahI56/CE/22362/2010

Assessment of levels of natural radioactivity andradiation hazards due to rocks and gravel (murram)in Kiganjo and Mukaro locations of Nyeri County,

Kenya

Dr. N. O. HashimDr. C. M. Migwi

Proposalsubmitted

110 Collins OmondiI56/22399/2010

Characterization and determination of HVL, airkerma and calibration coefficients for narrow X-ray

beam

Dr. N. O. HashimDr. D. Otwoma

2nd ProgressReport

19/11/2014111 Onyango Edwin

I56/CE/14132/2009Increasing the Efficiency of the Dye-SensitizedSolar Cells by Incorporating Imidazolium Salts

Dr. M. MunjiDr. W.K. Njoroge

ProposalSubmitted18/09/2013

112 James HermanI56/20400/2012

Determination of Natural Radioactivity andEssential Concentration Levels in the Vicinity of

Minjingu Mining-Tanzania

Dr. N.O. HashimDr. M.M. Nyaruba

1st ProgressReport

29/10/2014

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113 Kirui Geoffrey KipkemoiI56/20422/2010

Analysis of Effect of Substrates on the Radiation ofRectangular Microstrip Antenna Array of Various

Patch Sizes

Prof. D.B.O. KonditiDr. M.K. Munji

2nd Progressreport

14/10/2015114 Josephat Waithuki Kariuki

I56/21439/2012Analysis of Microstrip Antenna Using Arbitrarily

Shaped Patches Having Similar Surface AreaProf. D.B.O. Konditi

Dr. M.K. MunjiNotice of

submission13/08/14

115 Magare O. RobertI56/20406/2012

Fabrication and Characterization ofTIO2/In(OH)XSY/SnS Composite ETA Solar Cell

Dr. M.K. MunjiDR. R.J. Musembi

2nd ProgressReport

27/05/2015116 Abednego Kimathi Mulu

I56/20401/2012Characterization of Tin Doped Antimony Selenium

(Sn-SbxSe1.5X) Thin Film for Phase ChangeMemory (PCM) Applications

Dr. P.M. KarimiDr. R.J.Musembi

Dr. D.M. Wamwangi


117 Brinden K. MutangeI56/26175/2011

Characterization Study of Indium Doped in TinSelenide (In-SnxSey) Thin Films For Phase Change

Memory Application

Dr. P.M. KarimiDr. R.J.Musembi

Dr. D.M. Wamwangi


118 Chumo K. CosmasI56/CE/14136/2009

Optical and Electronic Characterization of CuS andCdS:B Thin Films For Solar Cell Application.

Dr. M.K. MunjiDr. W.K. Njoroge


119 Sarah AsedaI56/20404/2012

Reduction of Errors Caused by Cross-PolarizationIn A Microchip Antenna

Dr. M.K. MunjiDr. Phillip K. Kibet

1st ProgressReport

26/03/2014120 Kamau Stephen Mbugua

I56/20399/2012Simulation of Ultra-High Energy Photon Induced

Showers in the Geomagnetic Field and theAtmosphere

Dr. O.N. HashimDr. Marcus Risse


121 Shikambe R. TsisamboI56/CE/14120/2009

Optical and Electrical Characterization ofCdxNi1-xS and Sb2S3 Thin Film for Photovoltaic

Application

Dr. M.K. MunjiDR. R.J. Musembi

2nd Progress15/07/2015

122 Motari K. MavylineI56/22434/2012

Simulation of Cosmic Ray Mouns Charge Ratio atEnergies up to 10TeV Using EPSOS

Dr. O.N. HashimDr. Marcus Risse

1st progress givenon

28/10/2015

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123 Kang’ethe MichaelI56/CE/26184/2011

Optical, Electrical and Structural Analysis ofCd1-xFexS/CuS p-n Junction for Solar Cell

Application.


Notice ofsubmission18 /03/15

124 Ndonye Sally MutheuI56/CE/23512/2011

Effects of Substrate Deposition Temperature on theProperties of SnxSeY/ZnO:Sn Thin Film Solar Cells

Dr. M.K. MunjiDr. R.J.Musembi


125 Mugambi NelsonI56/CE/26617/2011

Characterization of Tin Selenide : Nickel-doped TinPrepared by Spray Pyrolysis for Photovoltaic

Application



126 Gitonga JohnI56/CE/25987/2011

Analysis of Optimized Deposition Temperature ofZnO:Al Thin Films on SnxSey/ZnO:Al p-n Junction

Solar Cell



127 Kennedy MuchiriI56/CE/22773/2010

A Simple Manual Digital to Analogue DecoderDesign for Analogue TV Reception

Dr. M.K. MunjiDr. J.N. Mutuku


128 Ephantus Nyaga NjeruI56/CE/26186/2011

Characterization of CdxSe1-xS/Cu2S p-n Junction forSolar Cell Application Prepared by Chemical Bath

Deposition Method


2nd ProgressReport 09/09/15

129 Riungu Geoffrey GitongaI56/CE/26614/2011

Characterization of SnxSey:SnO2-Co p-n JunctionDeposited by Spray Pyrolysis for Photovoltaic

Application


Notice ofSubmission

7/10/15130 Nyangaresi P. Onkundi

I56/CE/20980/2010Characterization of SnO2:Al-ZnO:Al p-n JunctionDeposited by Spry Pyrolysis Technique for LED

Application

Dr. M.K. MunjiDr. D.B. Bem

Notice ofSubmission

20/8/14131 Daniel Thomson Poghon

I56/CE/23136/2010Electron Impact Excitation of Autoionizing State of

Potassium Using a Distorted Wave Method WithExchange and Absorption Potential



132 Vincent Onyango O.N.A.I56/CE/23526/2011

Effect of Exchange and Absorption Potential in theDistorted Wave Calculation of Electron ImpactExcitation of Autoionizing State of Rubidium



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133 Muchangi Philip M. M.I56/CE/26172/2011

Effect of Deposition Temperature on the Propertiesof Al Doped SnO2 in SnxSey-SnO2:Al p-n Junction

Solar Cell



134 Kineene Miriam M.I56/23514/2011

Synthesis and characterization of Niobium OxideThin Film for DSSC Application

Dr. M.K. MunjiDr. J Simiyu


135 Aguyo Apollo Ochieng’I56/CE/26607/2011

Effect of Exchange and Absorption Potential in theDistorted Wave Calculation of Electron Impact

Excitation of Autoionizing State of Cesium


2nd progressreport

11/11/2015136 Omwansu O. Wycliffe

I56/CE/26613/2011Solution-based Fabrication of NixOTi1-x/CeO2-TiO2

Nanostructured Thin Film for Energy-efficientApplications in Smart Window

Dr . M. Munji

Dr. C. Migwi


137 Kimenyi NyamuI56/CE/26605/2011

Ground Magnetic Survey of Iron Ore Deposits inKimachia Area, Meru County

Dr. Ambusso

Dr. Githiri J. Gitonga


138 Phelix OgemboI56/CE/24432/2010

Effect of Exchange and Absorption Potential in theDistorted Wave Calculation for the Electron ImpactElastic Scattering of Calcium



139 Edward Omuga NtamboI56/CE/22398/2010

Study of SnS and CdXZn1-XS Thin Film Depositedby Spray Pyrolysis for Photovoltaic Applications


1st ProgressReport

17/06/2015140 Mark Bosire Mosioma

I56/10395/2007Analysis of Core Cooling and System Pressure for aPressurized Water Reactor (PWR) FollowingElimination of RTDS Bypass Using PRISM CoreSimulator.

Dr. N.O. Hashim

Dr. Otwoma

2nd ProgressReport

13/05/2015

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141 SEUREY PAUL

I56/CE/25984/2011

GEOPHYSICAL IMAGING FOR GEOTHERMALPROSPECTS IN LAKE BARINGO USINGMAGNETIC METHOD

Dr. Ambusso



142 Cherop Komen Hezekiah

I56/CE/26608/2011

Ground work investigation and characterization inMarigat area, Baringo county, using verticalelectrical sounding resistivity surveys

Dr. Ambusso



143 Emily Naitore Munene

I56/23509/2011

Numerical modeling of heavy metals in riverinesystems. A case study of river Sosian in Eldolet,Uasin Gishu county.

Dr. Hashim

Dr. Ambusso


144 Kiplangat Elijah

I56/CE/26604/11

Radiation Concentrations and Dose Assessment forSoil Samples From Wheat Plantation Area of NarokCounty, Kenya.

Dr. Hashim

Dr. Merenga


145 King’ang’i James Mwiti

I56/CE/22372/2010

Characterization of Cuo/Zno:Al P-N junction forsolar cell application

Dr. Munji

Dr. Simiyu

2nd ProgressReport

21/10/2015

146 Robinson Njunji Kariuki

I56/CE/26625/2011

Surface Analysis of Thin Films UsingInterferometric Technique

Dr. P. M. KarimiDr G. Kihara Rurimo


147 Suleiman M. Mwakwina

I56/CE/26609/2011

Effects of Exchange and Absorption Potential in theDistorted Wave Calculation of Electron ImpactElastic Scattering of Magnesium



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148 Harrison M. Kyungu

I56/CE/22412/2010

Analysis of Radionuclide Levels in Building stonesof Kimutwa Area in Machakos County

Dr. Hashim

Dr. C. Migwi


149 Irungu Joseph Mburu

I56/CE/26188/2011

Measurement of Concentration and RefractiveIndex of Liquids Using Holographic Interferometry

Dr. P. Karimi

Dr. G. Kihara Rurimo


150 Kamau Samuel Githira

I56/26190/2011

Effects of ASPERGILLUS NIGER on Mechanical,Diffusion and Thermal Degradation Properties ofLow Density Polyethene.

Dr. A. Merenga

Dr. C. Migwi


151 Simon Musyoki Paul

I56/CE/26620/2011

Effect of Exchange and Absorption Potential in theDistorted Wave Calculation of Electron ImpactExcitation of Lowest Auto Ionizing State of Sodium



152 Musamali Enock WanjalaI56/CE/26603/2011

Gamma Ray Spectroscopic Analysis of Soil inBungoma County

Dr. N. Hashim

Dr. A. Merenga


153 Jane Gaceri Kailemia

I56/CE/26192/2011

Characterization of ZnxSey-ZnO:Al P-N Junctionfor Solar Cell Applications

Dr. D.B. Bem

Dr. M. MUNJI


154 Mugambi Michael ChabariI56/CE/22370/2010

Fabrication and Characterization of SputteredCuprous Oxide and Sprayed Aluminium DopedZinc Oxide (CuXOY-ZnO:Al) P-N Junction forSolar Cell Applications.

Dr. D.B. Bem

Dr. J. Simiyu

1st progressreport

11/11/2015

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155 Charles Chirchir

I56/CE/22364/2010

Gravity Survey of Moinonin Area in Lake BaringoGeothermal Prospect, Kenya.

Dr. W. J. Ambusso

Dr. J. Githiri Gitonga


159 Ongeri Evans Machuki

I56/CE/26169/2011

Characterization of CuO2/SnO2:F P-N Junction forSolar Cell Applications


2nd progressreport given on

21 /10/2015

160 Mathenge Ruth MuthoniI56/CE/26170/2011

A Study of the Formation of Super Star Clusters Dr. N.O. Hashim

Dr. Petri Vaisanen

ProposalSubmitted

25th June,2014

161 Nguru Joseph Mugacia

I56/CE/26621/2011

Geophysical Exploration for Iron Ore Prospect, inMbeu Area in Meru, Kenya, Using Gravity Method

Dr. W. J. Ambusso


1st progressreport given on

19/08/2015

162 Oduor George Otieno

I56/CE/25896/2011

Geophysical Prospect of Iron-Titanium Oxide(Ilemenite) Using Magnetic Method in Mrima Areain Kwale, Kenya.

Dr. W. J. Ambusso



163 Muchiri Lucy Muringo

I56/25916/2013

Geographical Investigation and Characterization ofGroundwater Aquifers in Gakonde Area, YattaDistrict Using Electrical Resistance Method.

Dr. W. J. Ambusso



164 Wekesa Pamella W.

I56/CE/24497/2012

Analysis of Naturally Occuring Radionuclides inSand Samples From the Banks of River NzoiaUsing Gamma Ray Spectrometric Analysis.

Dr. N.O. Hashim

Dr. A. Merenga

Notice ofSubmission

14/10/15

165 Kamunde Betty Karimi Assessment of Radiation Exposure LevelsAssociated With Sand Used for Construction in

Dr. N.O. Hashim Notice ofSubmission

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I56/CE/24516/2012 Tharaka Region, Tharaka-Nithi County. Dr. A. Merenga 20/05/14

166 Ndichu Tirus Njuguna

I56/CE/23519/2011

Gamma Ray Spectrometry of Phonolyte-KenyteSequence of Volcanic Sediments of Mt Kenya SuiteDeposited by Graciation on the Western Slopes ofMt Kenya in Africa

Dr. N.O. Hashim

Dr. C. Migwi


167 Nyinya Austine Ouma

I56/CE/26168/2011

A low Cost Microcontroller Based Voltage andFrequency Monitoring System for Single PhaseMains Power Supply.

Dr Karimi

Prof. E. Mwangi

1st progressreport

13/05/2015

169 Cyprian B. Mwirigi

I56/CE/24507/2012

Iron Ore Mining Deposits Exploration by GroundMagnetics in Kindani-Irereni Area, Meru County

Dr. W. J. Ambusso


2nd progressreport given on

07/10/2015

170 Kebwaro M. Moraa

I56/CE/24496/2012

Geophysical Investigation of Kindani Iron OreDeposit in Irereni, Meru County, Using GravitationMethod

Dr. W. J. Ambusso



171 Mutunga J. Mutungi

I56/CE/22274/2012

Assessment of Natural Radioactivity ConcentrationLevels in Geological Samples Collected in SelectedAreas in Nzaui Sub-county, Makueni County

Dr. N. Hashim

Dr. C. Migwi


172 Mwangi Peter Ngugi

I56/24955/13

A Low Cost GSM Based Water Meter System Dr. P. Karimi

Prof. E. Mwangi

Notice ofsubmissionOn 19/08/2015

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172 Majau Agriphina Mugure

I56/24240/2013

Autonomous Line Follower Robot Dr. M.K. MunjiDr. W. J. Ambusso

1st progressreport22/04/2015

173 Munywoki Abednogo W.

I56/CE/26173/2011

Positron impact excitation of the lowestautoionizing state in cesium using distorted wavemethod


1st progress18/11/2015

174 Nyakundi Erick Rayora

I56/CE/24486/2012

Geophysical investigation of Lolgorien gold oredeposit in Narok county using gravity method

Dr. W. J. Ambusso


2nd Progressreport presentedon28/10/2015

175 Warega Joseph Ayieta

I56/CE/24502/2012

Geology and gravity studies of Macalder gold fieldin Migori

Dr. W. J. Ambusso


Proposalsubmitted04/02/2015

176 Mutuku Festus Kyalo

I56/CE/26627/2011

Positron impact excitation of lowest autoionizingstate of Lithium using a distorted wave method withabsorption potential

Dr. C. S. Singh Proposalsubmitted04/02/2015

177 Ombati Dennis

I56/CE/23417/2012

Geophysical investigation in Rongo gold miningarea in Migori county using resistivity method

Dr. W. J. Ambusso



178 Neko Benjamin Mogaka

I56/CE/24494/2012

Geophysical investigation of mineralogy inKamwango gold mining area using magnetictechnique

Dr. W. J. Ambusso



179 Okinyi Dennis Ombagi Characterization of SnS/SnO2:Sb P-N junction forsolar cell applications

Dr. M.K. MunjiDr. W. K. Njoroge

1st progressreport given on04/11/2015

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I56/CE/24511/2012

180 Omwoyo Jared Gisemba

I56/CE/24509/2012

Characterization of Cu2S/SnO2:F P-N junction forsolar cell applications

Dr. M.K. MunjiDr. S. Waita

2nd progressreport given11/11/2015

181 Choge Hillary Kirwa

I56/CE/15621/2005

Optical and electrical characterization of ZnSe-CuXOY thin films for solar cell applications

Dr. W. K. NjorogeDr. Mapelu


182 Njoroge David Kimemia

I56/24956/2013

Fabrication and characterization of a graphitedispersed Titanium Dioxide Solid Solar Cell

Dr. W. K. NjorogeDr. I.W. Mwangi

ProposalSubmission15/02/2015

183 Nafuna Elizabeth Wanyonyi

I56/CE/24489/2012

A novel synthesis and characterization of dyes forlow cost solar energy conversion

Dr. M. MunjiDr. J. SimiyuDr. E. Masika

ProposalSubmission13/05/2015

184 Justine Simiyu

I56/CE/24512/2012

Analysis of natural radioactivity and radiologicalhazard of building rocks used in Meru county,Kenya.

Dr. HashimDr. Migwi

Proposalsubmission03/06/2015

185 Malete Andrew Malombe

I56/24210/2011

Measurement of radioactivity in soil and coalsamples in proposed site for coal mining in Mui-Basin Kitui county, Kenya

Dr HashimDr Migwi


186 Wekesa Evelyne Nafula

I56/CE/24513/2012

Investigation of temperature effect on hydrothermalsynthesized nanoparticles Dye Sensitized Solar Cell

Dr. Munji

Dr. Simiyu,


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Dr. Masika

187 Amukah Kenneth Oborah

I56/CE/24492/2012

Assessment of natural radioactivity levels andradiation hazards due for building material used inBabadogo estate, Nairobi County, Kenya

Dr. Migwi

Dr. Hashim

Proposalsubmitted on15/07/2015

188 Musila Nicholas Muendo Fabrication, characterization and charge transportdynamics studies of dye-sensitized nano-crystallinesolar cells

Dr. M. K. Munji

Dr. J. Simiyu

Dr. E. Masika

PhD conceptpresented on22/7/2015

189 Kereu Shem

I56/24958/2013

Optical and electrical characterization of ZnS:In/CuS thin films grown by CBD technique for solarcells

Dr. Munji

Dr. Ochoo


190 Mayaka Bosire Jackson

I56/CE/24505/2012

Geo-electric investigation of ground water potentialin Ilbissil area, Kajiado county

Dr. Ambusso

Dr. Githiri


191 Daniel Stephen Wamriew

I56/CE/28358/2013

A geophysical imaging for geothermal prospects inArus Bogoria area using MT and TEMelectromagnetic methods

Dr. Ambusso

Dr. Githiri

1st progressreport given on11/11/2015

192 Onyancha Elvick MarsMotanya

I56/CE/24498/2012

Positron impact elastic scattering of Magnesiumusing distorted wave method

Dr. C. S. Singh

Prof. J. Okumu


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193 Oketch Saidi Abubakar Magnetic studies of gold ore mineral deposits inMacalder area, Migori county

Dr. C. M. Migwi

Dr. J. G. Githiri


194 Magare Aondo Douglas

I56/27970/2014

Design and analysis of microstrip antenna for2.4GHz applications

Dr. S.A. Merenga

Dr. M. Munji


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