Title/Qualifications: Ph.D
Department/Unit/Section: Physics
Contact Address: P.O Box 43844 (00100) NAIROBI
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Position: Lecturer
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Publications

• Wanyama Paul Simiyu, Migwi Charles Maina and Barasa Daniel Bem , “ Effect of fiber draw ratio and fiber weight fraction on creep, fatigue and dynamic mechanical behavior of self reinforced polypropylene composites” The International Journal of Science and Technology Vol II, Issue XII, ( 2014)

• Martin M. Riara, Abdallah S.Merenga, and Charles M. Migwi. “ Creep and Recovery Behavior of Compression Molded Low Density Polyethylene/Cellulose Composites”. Hindawi Publishing Corporation Journal of Polymers Volume  2( 7) 2013, Article ID 209529, 6 pages

• Mbithi N.M., Merenga A.S. and  Migwi C.M., “ Creep and Recovery of Bitumen – Acacia Sap Composites “ International Journal of Research and Technology “  1(11)  029 - 033  (2013)

• Mbithi N.M., Merenga A.S. and  Migwi C.M., “ Mechanical Analysis and Thermal Properties of Bitumen – Acacia Sap Composites “ International Journal of Research and Technology “ 1(2) 7  (2013)

• Abuga Vincent, Moustapha Kassim, Migwi Charles, Ambusso Willis, Muthakia Gerald. Geophysical Exploration of Iron Ore Deposit in Kimachia Area in Meru County in Kenya, Using Gravity and Magnetic Techniques, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)
  ISSN (Online): Volume 2 Issue 11, 2319-7064, November 2013

• Lawrence Ochoo, Charles Migwi and John Okumu. Damping effect of inner band elelctrons on the optical absorption and bandwidth of metal nanoparticles. Journal of Nanoparticles Research. (2012) 14:1 - 14

• Wycliffe K. Kipnusu, Gabriel Katana, Charles M. Migwi, I.V.S Rathore and Joshua R. Sangoro. “Charge Transport Mechanism in Thin Citicles HoldingNandi Flame Seeds” International Journal of Biomaterials Volume May 2009

• Wycliffe K. Kipnusu, Gabriel Katana, Charles M. Migwi, I.V.S Rathore and Joshua R. Sangoro. “ Electrical Switching in Thin Films of Nandi Flame Seed Cuticles”, International Journal of Polymers Science January 2009

• Wycliffe K. Kipnusu, Gabriel Katana, Charles M. Migwi, I.V.S Rathore, Joshua R. Sangoro, J. Tsuwi, A. Serghei and F. Kremer, “Molecular Dynamics Characteristics of Nandi Flame Seed Cuticle Biomaterial “ Journal of Polmer Material Vol 26,No1 2009, 129 – 139

• G. King’ori, A.S. Merrenga and C.M. Migwi , “ Dynamic mechanical analysis of injection molded gamma-irridiated virgin and recycled high density polyethylene” East Africa Journal of Physical Sciences, Volume 7 Part 1 & 2  2006,  1-12

• C.M. Migwi, M.I. Darby, G.H. Wostenholm, B. Yates,  R. Duffy and M. Moss,      “A method  of determining the Shear Modulus and Poisson’s ratio of Polymer Material, Journal of Materials Science 29 (1994) 3430 -3432

WorkshopsConferences

• Lawrence Ochoo, Charles Migwi and John Okumu. ‘ Thermal and Electric Enhancement effects of Metal Nanoparticles for Diagonostic and therapeutic applications in cancer and HIV management’. Inaugural Conference on Nanotechnology and Material Science Development in Kenya, 18th - 21st July 2012 Kenyatta University
• J.K. Gathua, C.M. Migwi, J.K Thiong’o and Wanjau Kabecha “ Optimizing Pyroprocessing Conditions of Pozzolanas Using Compressive and Dissolution Methods”, 5th International Conference , The Kenya Chemical Society, 22nd – 26th August 2005 Kenyatta University, Nairobi Kenya
• Nanotechnology and Materials Science Conference – The Inaugural Conference on Nanotechnology and Materials Science in Kenya, held Kenyatta University on 18th – 20th July 2012.
• The 1st East African Regional Scientific Conference, School of Pure and Applied Sciences, Kenyatta University, Nairobi Kenya, 10th – 14th August 2010.
• The 5th International Conference, The Kenya Chemical Society hosted by Department of Chemistry in Kenyatta University from 22nd – 26th August 2005.
• Public Procurement Workshop – Kenyatta University Nairobi 11th April 2008
• Kenya Physical Society Workshop on Physics Education: Trends and Challenges – Kenyatta University 13th – 14th September 2001
  Short course in Management of University Department –Centre for Capacity Development in Higher Education-Kenyatta University 19th – 21st August 2009
• Short Course in Polymer Characterization and Analysis, University of Lancaster, UK. 22nd – 24th September 1992