DeKUT Conference on Tech & Innovation
DeKUT Conference on Tech & Innovation
CONFERENCE PROGRAMME
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CONFERENCE THEME
Leveraging Science, Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship for
Sustainable Development
CONFERENCE SUB-THEMES
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Programme Coordinator: Dr. Waweru Njeri
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12.20 pm -12.40pm Birir Kipchirchir Sospeter, (physical) Dr. Nthiga E.W) physical) Sharon Mwongera, (virtual)
Leveraging Intelligent Ai and Matter Characterization of amorphous silicon Financial assets portfolio optimization
Qubits for Robust Biometric nitride prepared from sand and coffee using prediction-based GARCH-ANN
Fingerprint husk wastes by carbothermal reduction- ensemble models, DeKUT
Authentication Technical University of nitridation, DeKUT
Mombasa
12.40pm –1.00pm Kimutai Ngetich, (Physical) Irvin Kilot, (virtual) IoT Based
Optoelectronic sensor for entomofauna Surveillance Model for Monitoring
study, National Polytechnic School Children, Kabarak University
Institute of Toulouse)
2.00pm -2.20pm Joan Kiptoo, (physical) Harnessing IoT Medard Mathew Muna, (Physical) Shem Maube, Virtual)
and Data Analytics for Sustainable RECOVERY OF CHROMIUM (III) HOT WORKING CHARACTERISTICS
Water Management: A Case SULPHATE FROM AQUEOUS OF P91 AND X20 STEELS, DeKUT
Study of Pioneer University tapping SOLUTION
system in Nairobi, Pioneer USING LIMESTONE ROCK CHIPPINGS
International University AND RE-USE IN TANNING OF
GOATSKIN, DeKUT
2.20pm -2.40pm Keshinrwo, Obafemi, (physical) Kiril Dimitrov, (physical) Development John. W. Makokha, (Virtual) Ceramic
University Education Data of Sustainable Non-Toxic Polyurethane. Composites: Investigating SIC Particle
Management in the Advent of Wildau, Germany
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Artificial Intelligence Size and Self-Toughening Mechanisms,
(AI) – Focus on Nigerian National Hungary.
Public Universities University of Lagos,
Nigeria.
2.40pm -3.00pm Scholasticah N. Kariuki, (physical) Douglas K. Ng’ang’a, (Physical) Spiral Session 3c
Temperature and Pressure Distribution Formation and Characterization for Venue: Satima Auditorium
Analysis on Selected Geothermal Wells Protein Filament Driven by Spiral Session Chair: Dr. Florence Mbuthia
at Rapporteur: Ms. Angela Muchiri
Biomolecular Motors
Olkaria using Completion and Heat Track: STI08-BBH
up Test Data, DeKUT Patience Wangui, (Virtual) Bionic
Implementation for Enhancing
Mobility in Crippled Patients a Case
Study of Padua Hospital, Pioneer
International University
3.00pm -3.20pm Teddy Okatch (physical) Lesion Takahiro Nitta, (Physical) Active Susan Chemutai, (Virtual) Nutritional
Detection and Classification Using materials by biomolecular motors, Gifu and Physico-Chemical properties of
Transfer Learning and Deep University, Japan Ugali maize flour fortified with chia
Learning Algorithms. Pioneer seeds (Salvia hispanica L.)DeKUT
University
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3.40pm – 4.00pm STI08-AMD STIE08/SSE Pauline W. Ikumi, (Virtual)
Chair: Dr. Titus Mulembo Chair: Dr. Daniel Njoroge Evaluation of the Mineral
Rapporteur: Mr. Charles Mwangi Rapporteur: Ms. Agnes Gichohi Composition of Chia (Salvia hispanica
Vincent Mwania, (physical) Adan Tadicha Jillo, (Physical) Synthesis L.) Seeds from
Neural-Linked IoT for Direct Brain-to- and Application of Coconut Oil Methyl Selected Areas in Kenya, DeKUT
Device Interaction, Pioneer University Ester as Green and Sustainable Petro-
Diesel Additive for Internal Combustion
Engines, Technical University of
Mombasa
4.00pm – 4.20pm Kazunori Terada, Ph.D. (Physical) Philip Lomorukai, (Physical) Structural STIE08/ASF
Towards a Distributed Planned Controls Analysis and Its Correlation Chair: Dr. Paul Tanui
Economy: A Personal AI Agent with Geothermal Occurrence at Barrier Rapporteur: Ms. Jane Ngeso
Framework for Deep Decision Alice Ndunge, (Virtual) Nutritional
Volcanic Complex (BVC), Turkana,
Prediction, Conflict Resolution, and and Physicochemical Properties of
Social Optimization, Faculty of Kenya. DeKUT Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus
Engineering, Ostreatus) And Sorghum-Pearl Millet
Japan Based Composite Flour, DeKUT
4.20pm – 4.40pm Kiptoo Lelona, (Physical) Finite Philemon Yegon, (Physical) Grace Ng’endo Miringa, (Virtual)
Element Mesh Refinement Using DETERMINATION OF INERTIA Yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius): a
Genetic Algorithm, DeKUT SUPPORT BY HESS IN REDUCED source of fructooligosaccharides
phenolic compounds with antioxidant
INERTIA MICROGRID, Kenyatta
activity and low glycemic index.
University DeKUT
Dennis Maobe (Physical) Investigating Joseph Muriuki, (Virtual)
potential ground infiltration and An assessment of the antiproliferative
contamination risk by geothermal brine properties of various Kenyan teas
constituents due to geothermal against
reinjection, IGGRES, DeKUT. the DU-145 prostate cancer cell line,
KEMRI
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THURSDAY, 7TH NOVEMBER 2024
8.50am - 9.10am Brian Muchiri Kang’ethe, (Physical) Innocent Chepngeno, (Physical) Edward James Maarifa, (Virtual)
Revolutionizing Last-Mile Delivery: A Hydrological characterization of sand Mapping potential geothermal
MaaS Approach with Electric Quad Bike rivers: -A case study of Enguli resources through integrating
cycles, Pioneer International University, ephemeral river in Makueni, Kenya, hydrothermal alteration
Nairobi DeKUT minerals and geological structures in the
Songwe region, SW Tanzania.
9.10am –9.30am Fredrick Mito Ogodo (physical) Robert Maina, (Physical) Eng. Tony Mwashuma, (Virtual)
An Age-stratified Model for HIV and TB Modelling and Predicting Pluvial Flood
Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Startup Co-infection with Optimal Control, Events in Response to Changing
Eco-Systems for National Development JKUAT Environment Using Multimodal
in Kenya Machine Learning Approach: A Case
Study of Mtopanga River Basin,
Mombasa
Beatrice Gathogo, (Physical) Robert Maina, (Physical) Gaurav Yadav (virtual), AI/ML based
Developing a Predictive System for An Age-stratified Model for HIV and TB controller for enhancing Power Quality
Student Success: Using Random Forests Co-infection with Optimal Control, and efficiency in Grid-Interactive EV
JKUAT
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to Forecast Performance and Reduce charger, Dept, D.T.U, delhi, 110042,
Student Attrition, DeKUT India
10.50am – 11.10am Dorothy Maina, (Physical) Eddy Owaga, (Physical), Arabica Coffee Prof. Minoru Sasaki, (Virtual) Enhancing
Advancing Critical Thinking in STEM the quality of academic research and
Cherry and Bean Quality Characteristics
through Integrated Project-Based Learning university management through staff
and Technological Solutions, Kenyatta among Farmers
affiliated to Selected Coffee development initiatives, Japan
University
Cooperative Societies in Embu County,
DeKUT
11.10am -11.30am Dr. Sitati Emmily, (Physical) Enock Bore, (Physical) Flooding Risk on Session Chair: Dr. Peninah Chege
Innovative Teacher Development Riparian Agriculture in Alluvial River Rapporteur: Ms. Juliet Mwai
Practices: Challenges and Opportunities. System: A Case Study of Track: STIE08-TWH
Daystar University Janet Naisoi Mashara, (Virtual)
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Olkeriai River System in Kajiado County, Balancing Coexistence: Addressing
Kenya, DeKUT Human-Wildlife Interactions in Kenya’s
Changing Landscapes Moi University
11.30am – 11.50am Dr. Cherui Gowon, (physical) Dr. Monica Mburu, (Physical) Joel Philip (Virtual) Influence of Rainfall
CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES OF The Green Thumb Movement at the Trends and Land Cover Change on
VIRTUAL LEARNING IN HIGHER Centre for Food Safety and Hydrological Response of
EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS IN KENYA Naturopathy, DeKUT a Watershed for Sustainable Food
Daystar University Security, Kenyatta University,
11.50am – 12.10pm Session Chair: Dr. Richard Kipkorir Session Chair: Dr. Ann Kirugumi
Rapporteur: Ms. Janet Kahuhu Rapporteur: Ms. Jane Ngeso
Tract: STIE08-ASF Tract: STI08-ICT
Dr. Daniel Njoroge, (Physical) Joshua Mburu, (Physical)
Hard-to-cook defect in legumes: Moderating Effect of ICT Competence
Developmental mechanism and on the influence of Work-life Conflict on
mitigation for sustainable food and Job
nutrition security. DeKUT Performance: Evidence from Academic
Staff in Public universities in Kenya,
DeKUT
12.10pm – 12.30pm Session Chair: Dr. Kipkorir Koskei Jackson Kamiri (Physical)
Rapporteur: Ms. Angela Muchiri Evaluating U-Net Variants for Medical
Tract: STIE08-ASF Image Segmentation, Muranga
Kinuthia Chuaga, (Physical) University of Technology
Coffee quality reports from selected
coffees sampled at the Dedan Kimathi
University of Technology Coffee
Laboratory, DeKUT
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12.50pm – 1.10pm Invited Speaker: Prof. Kazunori Terada, Venue: Satima Auditorium Rapporteur: Stella Mwangi
Gifu University
Invited Speaker: Dr. Tony Githinji, STL, Session Chair: Dr. Waweru Njeri
Kenya
1.10pm – 2.00pm Lunch Break
Session 8 Break Out Sessions
2.00pm -2.20pm Session 8a Session 8b Venue: Satima Auditorium
Venue: Post graduate (EEE) Venue: Room A3 Session Chair: Dr. Ann Sang
Session Chair: Dr. Ann Kirugumi Session Chair: Dr. Kevin Achieng Rapporteur: Mr. Anthony Wachira
Rapporteur: Ms. Jane Ngeso Rapporteur: Ms. Emily Saverio Track: STI08-EIS
Track: STIE08-TWH Track: STIE08-SUB
2.00pm -2.20pm Felix Bosire, (Physical) Augmented Vincent Mwania, (Physical) Peter Gatheca, (Virtual) Effect of
Reality: A Cultural Bridge to Tourism, Smart Disaster Response System, Pioneer Diversification Strategies on The Market
Wildlife, and Hospitality in university Performance of Small and Medium-Tier
Kenya. Rongo university Deposit-Taking Saccos in Kenya,
DeKUT
2.20pm -2.40pm Chege Peninah Wanjiku, (Physical) Immaculate Ngina, (Physical) Dr. Robert Maina Mwangi (Virtual)
Portfolio optimization and dependence Effluence of Entrepreneurial
Strategic Initiatives for the Sustainability
modelling of financial assets using Opportunities and the Growth
of Hotel Sector During and Post Covid-19
GARCH-EVT-Copula-CVaR Models Sustainability of Motorcycle (Boda-
Pandemic: A Kenyan Perspective, DeKUT
Boda) Industry for Economic
Development in Murang’a County,
Kenya
2.40pm -3.00pm Session 8a Session 8a Session 8c
Venue: Post graduate Room (EEE) Venue: Room A3 Venue: Satima Auditorium
Session Chair: Dr. Anthony Ngunyi Session Chair: Dr. Kimutai Tewo Session Chair: Dr. Kevin Achieng
Rapporteur: Ms. Janet Kahuhu Rapporteur: Ms. Emily Saverio Rapporteur: Anthony Kinyua
Track: STI08-TWH Track: STI08-GRS Track: STI08-SUB
3.00- 3.20pm Muthoni Muhindi, (Physical) Kinoti Kibetu, (Physical) Ongwae Nicholas Obura (Virtual)
The Effects of Climate Change on the Climate-Induced Wood Rot Hazard (Poster presentation), MODELLING OF
Attraction Sites: A Case Study Mapping of Exposed Timber Structures URBAN WATER DEMAND FOR
of Lake Olbolosats. Desiccation in Across Different Regions in Kenya, PRESENT AND FUTURE USE, USING
Nyandarua County. Chuka University
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WAEP AND SARIMA MODELS (A CASE
STUDY OF SIAYA MUNICIPALITY
3.20pm – 3.40pm John Kariuki Wambui, (Physical) Dr. Ann Thogori Kirugumi, (Physical) Mercy K. Rugendo, (Virtual)
RANSOMWARE-AS-A-SERVICE (RAAS): Internationalization at Home; Surface runoff and soil erosion from
ANALYZING THE IMPACT OF A NEW Integrating Collaborative Online Nitisols and Ferralsols as influenced by
CYBERCRIME BUSINESS MODEL ON
International Learning (COIL) and different soil organic carbon levels
ORGANIZATIONAL SECURITY, Pioneer
Virtual Exchanges in Higher Education under simulated rainfall conditions
International University
Institutions, DeKUT
3.40pm -4.00pm
4.00pm -4.20pm Closing remarks by the Remarks by DVC, AA&R
4.20pm – 4.40pm Remarks by Vice Chancellor
4.40pm – 5.00pm Award for Best Presentation
5.00pm End of sessions
8TH NOVEMBER 2024
8:00 am -9:00 am Arrival at RC 1 PARKING EXCURSION
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DEDAN KIMATHI UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
Dedan Kimathi University of Technology (DeKUT) is a Chartered Public University that has two campuses: the
Main Campus located within Nyeri County, 160 kilometers North of Nairobi City and Nairobi Campus located
on the 2nd, 9th and 13th floor of Pension Towers, Loita street. DeKUT offers academic programmes at the
undergraduate and graduate levels through its schools and institutes. We invite applications from suitably qualified
applicants.
SCHOOLS:
i. School of Graduate Studies
ii. School of Engineering
iii. School of Business Management and Economics
iv. School of Health Sciences
v. School of Science
vi. School of Computer Science & Information Technology
INSTITUTES:
i. Institute of Food Bioresources Technology
ii. Institute of Tourism and Hospitality Management
iii. Institute of Geomatics, GIS & Remote Sensing (IGGReS)
iv. Geothermal Energy Training and Research Institute (GeTRI)
v. Institute of Criminology, Forensics and Security Studies (ICFSS)
vi. Institute of Technical and Professional Studies (ITPS)
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PROGRAMMES OFFERED AT DeKUT
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
• PhD Mechanical Engineering
• Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
• Master of Science in Advanced Manufacturing &Automation Engineering
• Master of Science in Industrial Engineering and Management
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Bachelor of Science in Mechatronic Engineering
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
• Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
• Bachelor of Education in Technology (Civil Engineering)
• Bachelor of Education in Technology (Electrical and Electronic Engineering)
• Bachelor of Education in Technology (Mechanical Engineering)
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SCHOOL
OF SCIENCES
• Master of
Science Leather
Technology
• Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science
• Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Modeling
• Bachelor of Science in Industrial Chemistry
• Bachelor of Science in Leather Technology
• Diploma in Leather Technology
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• Certificate in Coffee Technology and Quality Management
INSTITUTE OF
GEOTHERMAL
ENERGY,
TRAINING &
RESEARCH
(GeTRI)
•Master of
Science in
Geothermal
Energy
Technology
•Post Graduate
Diploma in
Geothermal
Energy
Technology
•Bachelor of
Science in Geological Sciences
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INSTITUTE OF GEOMATICS, GIS &REMOTE SENSING (IGGReS)
• Master of Science in Geospatial Information Science and Remote Sensing
• Bachelor of Science in Geospatial Information Science
• Bachelor of Science in Geomatics and Geospatial Information Systems
MODE OF APPLICATION
Application forms can be obtained from Dedan Kimathi University of Technology Main Campus and Nairobi
Campus or can be downloaded from the University website [Link].
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