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Dr. Joseph Njuguna Muguthu

Lecturer, Department of Energy, Gas and Petroleum Engineering

Home School of Engineering & Architecture Department of Energy, Gas and Petroleum Engineering Dr. Joseph Njuguna Muguthu

Dr. Joseph Njuguna Muguthu

Lecturer, Department of Energy, Gas and Petroleum Engineering

Administrative Position
May 2018 to May 2020: Examinations Coordinator, Energy Technology Department; Oct 21st 2014 to April 2017: Digital School Coordinator (School of Engineering and Technology)

Academic Qualifications

7 th – 27 th September 2021 : Application of Solar and Wind Energy. International online Workshop by Gansu National Energy Research Institute
14 th – 18 th June 2021 : Leadership, Management and Governance Training. Workshop held at Lake Naivasha Resort. TVETA
16 th – 29 th March 2021 : Enhancing Energy Efficiency in East Africa. eTraining by Copenhagen Center on Energy Efficiency
9 th – 10 th January 2019 : Resource Recovery from Waste: Regional Scoping Workshop held at Kenyatta University Conference Center
25 th – 28 th June 2018 : Integrity Assurance Officers Training at Kenyatta University Conference Center
28 th - 30 th October 2016 : Course on ‘Beyond Management to Leadership: A Transformative Leadership Programme’ at Kenyatta University Conference Center
28 th September 2016 : Intellectual Property Rights Training Workshop held at Business and Student Service Center Kenyatta University

Conference Papers

  1. J. N. Muguthu , N. Langat., “Financing Sustainable Energy Projects in Agriculture”., 1 st Pan-African Society of Agricultural Engineers Conference., Mayfair Hotel, Nairobi (March 2018)
  2. Booker O., D. Nyaanga, J. Kiplagat, J. N. Muguthu ., “Optimisation of an Experimental Forced Convection Grain Dryer Using Taguchi Approach”., 1st Pan-African Society of Agricultural Engineers Conference., Mayfair Hotel, Nairobi (March 2018)
  3. J. N. Muguthu , D Gao., Tool Wear, Wear Mechanism and Dimensional Accuracy in Machining Al2124SiCp MMC using CBN and PCD Tools , Proceedings of Sustainable Research and Innovation Conference, 345-349, 2015
  4. Muguthu, J. N . and Ikua, B. W., “Roadmap to Industrialization- Preparedness of Human Resource in Metal Manufacturing Industries in Kenya”, Scientific and Industrialization Conference, JKUAT, (Dec. 2007).
  5. Muguthu J. N ., Kitainge M K. and Siomwene. “Just In Time Technology: What Are The Issues Related To Institutional Management?”, Kenya Association of Educational Administration & Management (KAEAM) 1st Conference 2007 Duration: 9-11 April 2007, Eldoret, Kenya.
  6. Muguthu J. N . Dimo H. A., Okemwa P. Kitainge M. K. and Nganga S. I. “Just-In-Time Manufacturing Techniques” Position of Metal Manufacturing Industries in Kenya”. Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology Scientific, Technological and Industrialization Conference 26 th and 27 th Oct 2006
  7. Kitainge M. K. and Nganga S. I. Muguthu J. N . and “Equitable Participation in Automotive Program Design: The Two Opposed Cases”2006 Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology Scientific, Technological and Industrialization Conference. 26 th and 27 th Oct 2006
  8. Muguthu J. N ., Dimo H. A. and Okemwa P. “Limitations to Just-In-Time Implementation in Kenyan Manufacturing Industries” Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology Scientific, Technological and Industrialization Conference. 27 th and 28 th Oct 2005

Professional Affiliations

  • July 30th 2024 Institution of Engineering Technologists and Technicians of Kenya (IET): Category: Engineering Technologist. Member no: 9595
  • August 14th 2024 Kenya Engineering Technology Registration Board (KETRB): Category: Engineering Technologist. Member no: C02004