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Department of Electrical & Communications Engineering

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INTRODUCTION

Department of Electrical & Communications Engineering

Introduction

The Department of Electrical & Communications Engineering was established in October 1986 as one of the pioneer Departments in the Faculty of Technology. The Department offers a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) degree in Electrical & Communications Engineering. This degree program prepares students for a successful career in such sectors as manufacturing, operating, service, and research with emphasis on design and development. Our students pursue a general program with some specialisation. Strong emphasis is placed on development of an in-depth understanding of fundamental concepts. Importance is also placed on the use of and understanding of hardware and software tools. Strong laboratory program complements the class experience. The Bachelor of Technology certification assures that graduates are academically qualified for registration as professional engineers.

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND COMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERING

Focus of the program

The focus of the Electrical & Communications Engineering degree curriculum is on a general program that unites analogue, digital communication, microprocessor, power systems and microelectronic technologies while offering specialisation in the following areas:

Digital Communication, network and digital signal processing
Electric Energy Systems Engineering
Real-time computing and digital control
Solid-state devices, microelectronics and instrumentation

Program objectives

The objectives of our Electrical & Communications Engineering program are to develop:

A fundamental basics. In addition to the core Electrical Engineering fundamentals, develop firm foundation in mathematics and the physics sciences.
Skills in analysing, partitioning and solving complex problems. The students need to develop skills for solving both closed-ended (single solution) and open-ended (multi-solution) problems.
An understanding of the design process. This begins with a “customer” needs analysis and continues through to testable solution.
Fundamental knowledge in a wide range of electrical engineering areas together with a more detailed knowledge within a selected specialisation.
Working knowledge of the important hardware and software tools used in the analysis, synthesis and implementation of electrical engineering solutions and designs.
A general understanding of important current and likely future technology in electrical engineering.
Professional attributes of written and verbal communication, social and ethical responsibilities, adherence to standards and quality, and teamwork and engineering management.
An appreciation of topics that may or may not affect engineering directly.

Departmental capacity & competencies

On the ground to foster the realisation of the above objectives are 10 academic members of staff of which six are PhD degree holders, and four with MSc. Degrees. The department also has four members of staff who are currently on Ph.D. degree study leave. Our expertise is in various aspects of communication systems engineering, computer & control systems engineering, and power systems engineering.

The department has competencies in a number of areas. It can effectively undertake research in various areas of electrical engineering, organise courses and seminars for continuing Engineering Education and dissemination of technical knowledge to industry and the concerned ministries.

Areas of Research

The current areas of research at the department are:

Development of high-power switching devices, converters and inverters
Quality of electric power supply
Electrical energy systems security evaluation & management
Demand-side management and application in energy system planning
Electric energy tariff design and implementation
Microwave electronics and applications
Engineering systems modelling and simulation
Microwave sensors for industrial applications: design & technology development

STAFF

S/ NO	NAME	Position held	DESIGNATION	QUALIFICATIONS
				PhD	MASTERS	BACHELORS
1	Prof. (Ing) Edwin O. Ataro	Former ICT Director, MU Currently Executive Dean, Technical University of Kenya	Associate Professor	Ph.D.(Dr-Ing.) Electrical Communications Eng. (Kassel-Germany)	M.Sc. Electrical Communications Eng. (Kassel-Germany)	B.Tech. Electrical & Communications Eng. (Moi University-Kenya)
2	Prof. (Eng) Stanley S. Sitati, PE	Immediate Former Dean	Associate Professor	Ph.D Electrical Eng., National Research University -Moscow Power Engineering Institute- Russia	MSc. Electrical Eng., National Research University -Moscow Power Engineering Institute- Russia
3	Dr. Lawrence Letting	Former HoD.	Senior Lecturer	Ph.D. Electrical Engineering ( Tshwane University of Technology)	M.Sc. Electrical Eng. (JKUAT)	B.Sc. Electrical & Electronic Eng. (JKUAT)
4	Mr. (Eng) Dominic Samoita, PE		Lecturer	Ph.D (Ongoing)	M.Tech. Telecommunication Eng. (Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa)	B.Tech. Electrical & Communications Eng. (Moi University-Kenya)
5	Mr. Severinus Baraka Kifalu	Acting Chair of Department	Lecturer	-	M.Sc. Electrical Eng. (Kiev Institute of Civil Aviation Engineers, currently called National Aviation University of Ukraine)
6	Mr. Maurice W. Kalenda		Lecturer	-	M.Sc. Radio Communication, TV & Broadcasting, Odessa Institute of Communication-Russia
7	Dr. Emmanuel W. Mukubwa		Lecturer	Ph.D. Telecommunications Engineering, Durban University of Technology (DUT)	M.Sc. Telecommunications Engineering (F’SATI, France), M.Tech. Telecommunications Eng. ((Tshwane, South Africa)	B.Tech. Electrical & Communications Eng. (Moi University-Kenya)
8	Dr. Stevene Onyango Obura		Lecturer	D’Tech and Cotutelle Ph.D. Electrical Engineering, (Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa in collaboration with Université Paris-Est Créteil, Paris, France)	M.Sc. and M’Tech Electrical Engineering (Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa in collaboration with École Supérieure d'Ingénieurs en Électrotechnique et Électronique, Paris, France)	Bachelor of Industrial Technology (Egerton), Diploma Medical Eng. (Mombasa Poly.)
9	Mr. Stephen Kotiang	On Study leave (PhD studies)	Lecturer	Ph.D. (Ongoing), Electronic Engineering, (Wichita State University, USA)	Msc. Electronic Engineering ( CBNU, South Korea)	B.Tech. Electrical & Communications Eng. (Moi University-Kenya)
10	Ms Nancy Mulo	On Study leave (PhD studies)	Assistant Lecturer	Ph.D (Ongoing), Robotics and Intelligent Systems (Örebro University, Sweden)	M.Sc. Electronics & Computer Engineering, (Örebro University-Sweden)	B.Sc. Electronics & Comp. Science, Örebro University-Sweden
11	Ms. Pamela Owuor		Assistant Lecturer	Ph.D (Ongoing)	M.Tech. Telecommunication Eng. (Tshwane University-SA)	B.Tech. Electrical & Communications Eng. (Moi University-Kenya)
12	Dr. Chege Simon		Graduate Assistant	Ph.D, Electronic Engineering,(University of KwaZulu Natal)	M.Tech, Digital Electronics and Communication Systems, (JNTU-A, India)	B.Tech. Electrical & Communications Eng. (Moi University-Kenya)
13	Mr. Chemweno E. Kiprop	On Study leave (PhD studies)	Graduate Assistant	Ph.D (Ongoing), Electronic Engineering,(University of KwaZulu Natal)	MSc. Telecommunications Engineering. (JKUAT)	B.Sc. Electrical & Electronic Eng. (JKUAT)
14	Mr. Siele Davis K.		Graduate Assistant	-	M.Sc. (Ongoing), Power Systems, (JKUAT)	B.Tech. Electrical & Communications Eng. (Moi University)
15	Mr. Andrew Macharia		Graduate Assistant	-	MSc. Telecommunications Eng. (JKUAT)	B. Eng. Electrical & Telecommunications Eng. (Moi University-Kenya)
16	Ms. Kengere V. Bosibori		Graduate Assistant	-	MSc. (Ongoing) Telecommunications Eng. (JKUAT)	B.Tech. Computer Eng. (Moi University, Kenya)
17	Mr. John Ekale Aruma		Graduate Assistant	-	MA. Project Planning and Management (UON) MSc. (Ongoing) Telecommunications Eng. (DeKUT)	BSc Electrical Eng. (Utah State, USA), Dip. Electronic Eng. (JKUAT)
18	Mr. Kenneth O. Owori		Graduate Assistant	-	MSc. (Ongoing) Software Engineering (JKUAT)	H.Dip. Computer Science, University of Witwatersrand-South Africa B.Sc. (Mathematics), Baraton-Kenya Diploma, Science Education-Kenya

Electrical & Communication Engineering

Department of Electrical & Communications Engineering

INTRODUCTION

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND COMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERING

Focus of the program

Program objectives

Departmental capacity & competencies

Areas of Research

STAFF

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