Profile - DR Anselim Mwaura

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PERSONAL DETAILS

Designation: Lecturer
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Job Category: Teaching
Division / Faculty: Faculty of Engineering and Technology
Directorate / Dept: DEPT. OF INDUSTRIAL AND ENERGY ENG

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

Academic Qualifications

Doctor of Philosophy in Nuclear Science, Harbin Engineering University, China (2018 - 2022)
Master of Business Administration in Strategic Management, Daystar University, Kenya (2012 - 2018)
Master of Science in Nuclear Science, University of Nairobi, Kenya (2013 - 2017)
Bachelor of Science in Mechatronic Engineering, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya (2007 - 2011)

FIELDS OF SPECIALIZATION

Fields of Specialization

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Membership to Professional Societies

Short Training Courses

Apr 2021: Grant Writing Training for Early Career Researchers, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya
Dec 2019: Nuclear Reactor Engineering Practice and Training, China Institute Atomic Energy, Beijing, China
Feb 2018: Raspberry PI Microcomputer Training Workshop, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
May 2016: Integrity and Disability Mainstreaming Training, Egerton University, Egerton, Kenya
Oct 2014: Electrospray Training, Centre of Expertise Water Technology, Leeuwarden, The Netherlands
Feb 2014: Renewable Energy Proficiency Training, German Academy, Kassel, Germany
Dec 2013: Non-Destructive Testing Training Workshop, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya

WORK EXPERIENCE

Work Experience

Feb 2024 - To Date: Lecturer, Department of Industrial and Energy Engineering, Egerton University
Mar 2018 - Jan 2024: Tutorial Fellow, Department of Industrial and Energy Engineering, Egerton University
Sep 2015 - Feb 2018: Graduate Assistant, Department of Industrial and Energy Engineering, Egerton University
Jun 2014 - Nov 2014: Graduate Thesis Researcher & Engineer, Centre of Expertise Water Technology, Leeuwarden, The Netherlands
Jul 2012 - Nov 2012: Direct Sales Representative, Kenya Commercial Bank, Nairobi, Kenya
Feb 2011 - Apr 2011: Mechatronic Intern, Auto Village Garage, Nairobi, Kenya
Jan 2010 - Mar 2010: Mechatronic Intern, East African Portland Cement Company, Athi River, Kenya

LIST OF PUBLICATIONS

Publications

J. Njoroge, A.M. Mwaura, P. Gao & S. Bello. "Natural convection compound heat transfer enhancement by discrete rings and the chimney effect in a vertical cylinder". Annals of Nuclear Energy, 174, May 2022, 109192. For more details, click here
A.M. Mwaura & Y.K. Liu. "Prediction of the Loss of Feed Water Fault Signatures Using Machine Learning Techniques". Science and Technology of Nuclear Installations, 2021, August 2021, 5511735. For more details, click here
A.M. Mwaura & Y.K. Liu. "Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System (ANFIS) based modelling of incipient steam generator tube rupture diagnosis". Annals of Nuclear Energy, 157, July 2021, 108262. For more details, click here
A.M. Mwaura, Y.K. Liu &. S.O. Adede. "Small Break Loss of Coolant Accident (SB-LOCA) fault diagnosis using Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System (ANFIS)". IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci., 675, February 2021, 012034. For more details, click here
S.O. Adede, Z. Meng, L.Yaori & A.M. Mwaura. "Prospects of functionalized porous materials towards extraction of spent nuclear fuel radionuclides". IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci., 675, February 2021, 012152. For more details, click here
A.M. Mwaura, V.Ganesan, M.J.Gatari, F. Bonal, V. Fujita, J.C.M. Marijnissen & L.L.F.Agostinho. "Study of an Electrohydrodynamic Multinozzle Atomizer for Thermal Desalination in the Simple-Jet Mode Processes". DAS Netherlands, May 2015, Student poster competition, Utrecht, The Netherlands.

HONORS, PRIZE AND AWARDS

Awards and Recognition

Sep 2018: IAEA-CSC Scholarship Award, Doctoral Degree Studies
Nov 2016: Water Sector Innovation Challenge Award 2016, 1st Runner Up Award – Water and Wastewater Treatment Category
Sep 2013: Research Fellowship Award, Research Fellowship in the Netherlands & Renewable Training in Germany
Nov 2012: Ministry of Energy Scholarship Award, Master Degree Studies

TEACHING AREAS

Teaching Units