Dr. Eng. Fredrick N. Mutua, PE., MIEK Chairperson, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (DMAE)
Dr. Mutua is a senior lecturer at the department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. He holds a Doctor of Engineering (D.Eng.) degree in Materials Processing Engineering from the Centre for Civil Aviation Composites (CCAC), Donghua University, China. He received his Bachelor of Technology Degree and Masters of Engineering (M.Eng.) from Moi and Donghua Universities, respectively. He has a keen interest in green materials, composite materials, renewable energy, sustainability and circularity.
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Academic Programmes
About the Department
The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (DMAE) was established through the merger of the School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering and the School of Aerospace and Vehicle Engineering. This strategic consolidation aims to enhance interdisciplinary collaboration, optimize resources, and strengthen academic and research capabilities in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering...
Short Courses
- Certificate in Additive Manufacturing
- Certificate in Auto-Cad Modelling And Drafting
- Certificate in Basic Hydraulics (Introductory Course)
- Certificate in Boiler Operator
- Certificate in CNC Lathe Operations
- Certificate in CNC Milling Operations
- Certificate in Conventional Lathe Machining
- Certificate in Conventional Milling
- Certificate In HVAC Operator
- Certificate in Manual Metal Arc Welding (MMA)
- Certificate in Metal - Inert Gas Welding (MIG)
- Certificate in Oxy-Acetylene Gas Welding
- Certificate in Refrigeration System Operator
- Certificate in Solidworks Modelling And Drafting
- Certificate in Tungsten Inert Gas Welding
Staff
Staff
| Name | Designation |
|---|---|
| FEB | Mar |
| 2026 | 2027 |
Academic Staff
| Name | Designation |
|---|---|
| Prof. Paul Mwanzia Wambua | Professor, DVC IA&E |
| Prof. Alex Munyasya Muumbo | Professor, Director COLE |
| Prof. Leonard Mbevi Masu | Professor |
| Prof.Bernard Okich Odera | Associate Professor |
| Prof. Reuben Omwega Marwanga | Associate Professor |
| Prof. Erick Okoth Ogur | Associate Professor |
| Prof. George Owino | Associate Professor |
| Prof. Sameer Hameer | Associate Professor |
| Dr Obadiah Mwanzi Maube | Senior Lecturer |
| Dr Fredrick Nzioka Mutua | Senior Lecturer, Chairperson |
| Dr Sammy Kiplang'at Rotich | Lecturer |
| Dr Amos Makondo Ichenihi | Lecturer |
| Mr Leonard Odhiambo Onyango | Lecturer |
| Ms. Sarah Warigia Ngure | Lecturer |
| Mr Lawrence Kinyua Kobia | Assistant Lecturer |
| Eng. Chandi Onyiego Mosomi | Assistant Lecturer |
| Mr Julius Kibet Kirui | Assistant Lecturer |
| Ms. Alice Jepkorir Mutai | Assistant Lecturer |
| Mr Michael Kariuki Mwangi | Assistant Lecturer |
| Mr Shem Elaheita Maube | Assistant Lecturer |
| Ms. Grace Wanjiru Kiarie | Assistant Lecturer |
| Mr Lawrence Kobia Kinyua | Assistant Lecturer |
| Mr Moses Gichana Nyang'au | Assistant Lecturer |
| Mr. Isaiah Ouma Omollo | Assistant Lecturer |
| Mr. Rono Kipkorir | Assistant Lecturer |
| Mr Eliud Chege Maina | Tutorial Fellow |
| Mr Francis Njihia Njoroge | Tutorial Fellow |
| Ms. Adah Tole | Tutorial Fellow |
| Ms Fiona Mercy | Tutorial Fellow |
| Mr Gideon Kioko Kilonzo | Tutorial Fellow |
| Mr. Hesborn Arori | Tutorial Fellow |
| Mr. Jack Ombuoro | Tutorial Fellow |
| Mr. Arafat Ahmed | Tutorial Fellow |
| Mr Wilson Lelei Sitienei | Tutorial Fellow |
| Ms Pauline Njeri Wangari | Tutorial Fellow |
| Mr Joseck Nyaporo Nyaboro | Tutorial Fellow |
| Mr Davies Bett | Graduate Assistant |
| Mr Pascal Omolo Aloo | Graduate Assistant |
| Mr Charles Kagunya Kimani | Teaching Assistant |
Technical Staff
| Name | Designation |
|---|---|
| Mr. Jackton Agola | Senior Technologist |
| Mr. Evans Kimaru | Senior Technologist |
| Mr Festus Kipkorir Cheruiyot | Technologist |
| Mr Harry Kariuki Ndirangu | Technologist |
| Mr Patrick Kamau Gicho | Technologist |
| Mr Patrick Waweru Thuku | Technologist |
| Mr Jeremiah Wambua Makumbi | Technologist |
| Mr Karithi Mark John | Technologist |
| Mrs Rachel Akinyi Okango | Technologist |
| Ms Yucabed Moraa Gwaya | Technologist |
| Mr Martin Abayo | Technologist |
| Mr Christopher Owino Ng'anya | Technologist |
| Mr Arthur Otieno Owuor | Senior Technician |
| Mr Nicholus Gichobi Ndambiri | Senior Technician |
| Mr Thomas Joseph Embuga | Senior Technician |
| Mr Andrew Okoth Ogutu | Senior Technician |
| Mr Nicholas Korir | Senior Technician |
| Mrs Hellen Daina Dali | Technician |
| Mr Joseph Okinyi Agutu | Technician |
| Mr Nixon Olondo Odero | Technician |
| Mr Wilfred Macharia Mwangi | Technician |
| Mr. Nicholas Too | Technician |
| Mr. Edward Chege | Technician |
| Mr. David Kimanzi Muia | Artisan |
Administrative Staff
| Name | Designation |
|---|---|
| Ms Faith Muema | Administrator |
| Millicent Oranga Omoto-Otenyo | Assistant Executive Secretary |
| Donald Onduso Gekonge | Records Officer |
| Gilbert Dache Olang | Juniour Administrative Assistant |
| Mr. Raphael Mutiso Wambua | Senior Messanger/Cleaner |
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Research and Outreach
Explore university research through the Directorate of Research and Knowledge Management and community partnerships via COLAP.
Location and Contacts
Location
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (DMAE), Technical University of Kenya, Haile Selassie Avenue, Nairobi.