| iPIC Innovation Research Projects Funded by AFRICA-ai-JAPAN Project 2014-2023 | |
| JFY 2022/2023 | |
| Title | Investigators/Researchers (Research Work) |
| Towards clean cooking in Kenyan Institutions: Development of an energy efficient cookstove and optimization of combustion process with emissions recovery and flue gas recirculation | Dr. Paul Mwangi Njogu (Google Scholar, Research Gate) |
| Integrated Research and Innovations in Additive Manufacturing for Sustainable Energy and environmental solutions | Dr. James Mutuku Mutua (Google Scholar, Research Gate) |
| Investigation of Friction-Stir Welding of Similar and Dissimilar Materials of Aluminum, Copper and Stainless steel | Dr. Martin Ruthandi Maina (Google Scholar, Research Gate) |
| Computational Material Modeling and Additive Manufacturing of a Graphene-based Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell | Dr. James M Mutua (Google Scholar, Research Gate) |
| Digital and Additive Manufacturing approach for fabrication of orthotic devices | Dr. Eng. Karanja Kabini (Google Scholar, Research Gate) |
| Modeling and Optimization of Heating Requirements in a Solar-Exhaust Heat Greenhouse Dryer for Drying Black Nightshade Seeds | Dr. Erick K. Ronoh (Google Scholar) |
| Analysis and Optimization of an Eco-friendly Cold Storage System for Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Storage | Prof. Urbanus Mutwiwa (Google Scholar, Research Gate) |
| Development of a pilot plant for continuous milling of ore | Dr.-Ing. James Kimotho (Google Scholar, Research Gate) |
| Performance Optimization of Biogas Adsorption Purification System for Sustainable Energy Supply | Dr. Meshack Hawi (Google Scholar, Research Gate) |
| Wire-Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM): A novel process for shaping Structural and Biomedical components | Dr. Japheth Oirere Obiko (Research Gate) |
| Multiphysics Simulation and Macroscale Performance Analysis of Thermoelectric Modules for Waste Heat Recovery | Dr. Mariam Kassim Ali (Research Gate) |
| Design and development of a small scale stone crusher | Dr. Juliah Wangari Muriuki (Google Scholar) |
| JFY 2021/2022 | |
| Title | Investigators/Researchers (Research Work) |
| An innovative integrated approach to sustainable community waste management for improved livelihoods and economic empowerment (I-2-SWaM2021) | Prof. Christopher Kanali (Google Scholar, Research Gate) |
| Modelling and Optimization of Design Parameters and Performance of Stationary Thresher for Common Bean (Phaseolus Vulgaris L). | Prof. Christopher Kanali (Google Scholar, Research Gate), |
| Patrick Wamalwa | |
| Gasification of Biomass Waste Using a Fluidized Bed Reactor | Dr. Jotham M. Munyalo, |
| Fredrick I. Njuguna | |
| Development of a Precision Flow Measurement and Visualization System for a Modern Multi-purpose Low Speed Wind Tunnel | Dr. Anthony Kariuki Muchiri (Google Scholar), |
| Beauter N. Oindi | |
| Modification and Modelling of a Solar Tunnel Dryer for Drying of Fish, Fruits and Vegetables | Dr. Eng. Gareth Kituu (Research Gate), |
| Samuel Njuguna, | |
| Ronald Sang | |
| Performance Characterization of a Thin-Film Photovoltaic System Powered Evaporative Charcoal Cooler for Preservation of Avocado | Dr. Erick K. Ronoh (Google Scholar), |
| Victor K. Langat | |
| Upcycling Plastic Waste to Novel Materials for Automobile and Marine Vessel Parts, and Low-cost Building Material | Dr. James Mutuku Mutua (Google Scholar, Research Gate), |
| Polline Mwambe, | |
| Abel Muthusi, | |
| Brian Mathenge | |
| Parametric Design and Additive Manufacture of plastic waste biofilter for Sustainable Waste Water treatment | Dr. James Mutuku Mutua (Google Scholar, Research Gate), |
| Selamo Basire | |
| Heat flux measurement of upgraded biogas/air flame for liquefied petroleum gas/air flame substitution | Dr.-Ing. Peter O. Oketch (Google Scholar) |
| Development of a Friction Stir Welding Machine and Welding of Aluminum and Copper Sheets | Dr. Martin Maina Ruthandi (Google Scholar, Research Gate) |
| JFY 2020/2021 | |
| Title | Investigators/Researchers (Research Work) |
| Development of a Ventilator System for Management of COVID 19 Patients | Prof. Eng. B.W. Ikua (Google Scholar, Research Gate), |
| Dr. Eng. Karanja Kabini (Google Scholar, Research Gate) | |
| Dr. Hiram Ndiritu (Google Scholar, Research Gate) | |
| Dr. Anthony Kariuki Muchiri (Google Scholar) | |
| Dr. Meshack Hawi (Google Scholar, Research Gate) | |
| Nanoparticle-enhanced Biodiesel Application in Diesel Engine for Energy and Environmental Sustainability | Dr. Meshack Hawi (Google Scholar, Research Gate), |
| Treza Wambui | |
| Koffi Gawanou | |
| Impact of Urbanization on Ambient Air Quality in Kenya: A Case Study of Nairobi | Prof. Christopher Kanali (Google Scholar, Research Gate), |
| Kiai J. Caroline | |
| Design and Construction of a Fluidized Bed Reactor for Biomass Waste Gasification | Dr. Jotham Muthoka Munyalo, |
| Fredrick I. Njuguna | |
| Modeling Landscape Heterogeneity and the Biodiversity of Standing-Water Wetlands in Nairobi | Dr. Arch. Mugwima Njuguna (Google Scholar, Research Gate), |
| Caleb Toroitich | |
| Bioconversion Of Organic Waste To Biodiesel Using Black Soldier Fly Larvae (Bsfl) | Prof. Patrick G. Home (Google Scholar), |
| Lilies Kathami Kathambi | |
| Design And Construction Of An Optimized Windmill To Harvest Wind Energy For Irrigation | Dr. Churchill Saoke (Google Scholar), |
| Clintone Ochieng Okeyo | |
| Redesign of Waste Lubrication Oil Burner for Process Heating and Energy Generation to Achieve Environmental Sustainability | Dr. Bernard Owiti Otieno (Google Scholar) |
| Development of a Pay As You Go Predictive Wind resource map for productivity and resilience improvement in food, health, transport and energy sectors | Dr. Francis Xavier Ochieng (Google Scholar, Research Gate) |
| Detection and Discrimination of Differently Ripened Banana Fruit Using NIR Spectroscopy | Dr. Kipchumba Cherono (Google Scholar, Research Gate) |
| Development of an electro-charged air-assisted pesticide sprayer. Preliminary stages | Dr. Elizabeth M. Musiu |
| JFY 2018/2019 | |
| Title | Investigators/Researchers (Research Work) |
| Improved Multi-Operational Machine for Small Scale Workshops | Dr. Eng. Karanja Kabini (Google Scholar, Research Gate) |
| Design and Development of Energy Management Systems and Intelligent Transient Control Schemes for Hybrid Power Generation Configuration Phase III | Macben Mutua Makenzi |
| Environmental Management Through Household Faecal Matter Containment and Re-Use | Dr. Eng. James Messo Raude (Google Scholar, Research Gate) |
| Structural Performance Single and Double Skin Concrete- Filled UPVC Tube Columns under Combined Axial Compression and Bending | Abraham Mengesha Woldemariam -PAUSTI (Google Scholar) |
| Installation of Data Collection Setup in an Existing Ball Milling Machine Simulation | Mathew Ndeto Kyalo (Google Scholar) |
| Modification and Improvement of a Modern Multipurpose Low-Speed Wind Tunnel | Dr. Anthony Kariuki Muchiri (Google Scholar) |
| Behavior of Fibre-Reinforced Concrete in Exterior Beam-Column Joints Under Cyclic Loading | Okeola Abass Abayomi -PAUSTI (Google Scholar) |
| JFY 2017/2018 | |
| Title | Investigators/Researchers (Research Work) |
| Multi-purpose operation machine using scotch yoke mechanism for small scale workshops | Dr. Eng. Karanja Kabini (Google Scholar, Research Gate) |
| Design and development of energy management system and intelligent transient control schemes for hybrid power generation configurations: Phase III | Macben Mutua Makenzi |
| Development of hydraulic modules and suitable bio-filter material for recirculation aquaculture systems | Wakibia & Muriuki |
| Design and fabrication of a water bike | Obwogi Omweri Enock |
| Automation of a ball mill machine for artisanal and small scale gold miners | Mathew Ndeto Kyalo (Google Scholar) |
| Design of a small scale mechanized stone crusher | Maniafu Nukhebi Ben |
| Development of self-compacting translucent concrete incorporating waste glass | Awetehagn Tuaum Gebremariam |
| Structural performance of sisal fibres reinforced lightweight concrete with waste plastic precoated volcanic scoria aggregates | Tejiona Tangomo Frank Ronald |
| Development of a modern multipurpose low speed wind tunnel | Dr. Anthony Kariuki Muchiri (Google Scholar) |
| Investigation of Potential for dune sand for use in structural concrete | Ndoum-Madje Emmanuel Danembaye |
| JFY 2016/2017 | |
| Title | Investigators/Researchers (Research Work) |
| A Hybrid System for Television White Space Spectrum Utilization | Ephraim Warutere Mureu |
| Design and Development of Energy Management System and Intelligent Transient Control Schemes for Hybrid Power Generation Configurations | Macben Mutua Makenzi |
| Design, Fabrication and Testing of JKUAT Built Motor Vehicle/ Racing Car** | Robert Kiplimo (Google Scholar, Research Gate) |
| Fabrication of Aluminium Silicon Carbide Composites for Application in Small and High Speed Vessels | John Gerald Odhiambo (Google Scholar,Research Gate) |
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| Noise Frequency Analysis for Gasoline Internal Combustion Engine Exhaust** | Daniel Omondi Onyango (Google Scholar, Research Gate) |
| CFD Modelling and Simulation of Rice Husks Gasification in the Reactor of an Updraft Gasifier | Evans Kibiro |
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| Development of a transistorized spark generator for electrical discharge machine | Thomas Ngigi |
| iPIC Security System Installation (Phase-2)** Innovative security system for the iPIC centre – <Interdisciplinary Research> | Daniel Osuto |
| JFY 2015/2016 | |
| Title | Investigators/Researchers (Research Work) |
| Caring of onion sets using hot exhaust flue from wood fuel | Timothy Kiptui Kangogo, |
| Prof. George Nyakoe (Google Scholar) | |
| Prof. Urbanus Mutwiwa (Google Scholar, Research Gate) | |
| Development and implementation of eco-settlements in Eastern Africa | Prof. Walter O. Oyawa (Research Gate) |
| Design and development of energy management system and intelligent transient Africa schemes for hybrid power generation configurations | Macben Mutua Makenzi |
| Generating electrical and thermal energy for small-scale usage using salt gradient solar pond | Hastings Simbarashe Zawaira |
| Relationship between geometric design consistency and highway safety | Opany Julius Nyaisanga |
| Fabrication and testing of an ore grinding machine | Mathew Ndeto Kyalo (Google Scholar) |
| Development of a transistorized spark generator for electrical discharge machine | Dr. Eng. Karanja Kabini (Google Scholar, Research Gate), |
| Mr. Mbugua | |
| Climate-Resilient construction infrastructure development challenges and potential solutions in East African cities | Belachew Asteray Demiss (Google Scholar) |
| Design, fabrication and testing of JKUAT racing car | Robert Kiplimo (Google Scholar, Research Gate), |
| Bruno Mose (Research Gate) | |
| Design and analysis of optimized vehicle traffic controller on a synchronized stationary global positioning system – a case study of Nairobi inner city | Justus D’Oketch |
| Development of a hybrid pulsed laser process for micro-welding of copper and aluminium alloy | Dr. Martin Ruthandi Maina (Google Scholar, Research Gate) |
| JFY 2014/2015 | |
| Title | Investigators/Researchers (Research Work) |
| Fabrication of a Briquetting Machine | Dr. Peter Kihato, |
| Michael Kibuchi Mwai | |
| Development of a domestic cassava grater | Dr. Peter Kihato, |
| David Amuyeka Chitayi | |
| Development of a cast iron melting furnace | Dr. Peter Kihato, |
| Daniel Omondi Onyango (Google Scholar, Research Gate) | |
| Completion of the motorized block press | Dr. Peter Kihato, |
| Clement Nganga Nduati | |
| Macadamia De-husker promotion | Dr. Peter Kihato, |
| Ben Nukhebi Maniafu | |
| Implementation of a solar PV electricity generation system for the Eco-house | Irene Ndunge Muisyo (Google Scholar) |
| Actualization of the Eco-house | Prof. Walter O. Oyawa (Research Gate) |
