Department of Physics, Earth and Environmental Sciences (DPEES)
Dr. LYDIA A. OLAKA Chairperson, Department of Physics, Earth and Environmental Sciences (DPEES)
Lydia A. Olaka is the Chairperson of the Department of Physics Earth and Environmental Science (DPEES) at the Technical University of Kenya. She holds a PhD in Geosciences from the University of Potsdam, Germany, and has over a decade of academic and research experience. Her expertise spans Earth system science, geochemistry, geological carbon mitigation, and groundwater flow dynamics. Dr. Olaka is committed to advancing geoscience education and mentoring future scientists. She has published extensively, and promotes regional and international collaboration in environmental and Earth sciences. She received the national outstanding woman Researchers in Physical sciences Technology and innovation sector award, by NRF, Kenya in August 2024.
About the Department
About the Department
About the Department
About the Department
About the Department
Academic Programmes |
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Bachelor of Technology in Environmental Resource Management Bachelor of Technology in Technical and Applied Physics Master of Science in Medical Physics Master of Technology in Environmental Resources Management Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Resource Management Doctor of Philosophy in Physics |
Short Courses |
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Certificate in Biomass For Renewable Energy Production Certificate in Computing Science and Technology |
Geosciences and the Environment
| S/N | NAME | DESIGNATION |
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| 1. | Prof. Zachariah Kuria | Associate Professor |
| 2. | Dr. Lewis Sitoki | Senior Lecturer |
| 3. | Dr. Lydia Olaka | Senior Lecturer – Chairperson, DPEES |
| 4. | Dr. Jane Oteki | Lecturer |
| 5. | Dr. Evans Ouko | Lecturer |
| 6. | Dr. Christine Omuombo | Lecturer |
| 7. | Dr. Lydiah Gachahi | Lecturer |
| 8. | Dr. Evance Mbao | Lecturer |
| 9. | Dr. Vincent Owanda | Lecturer |
| 10. | Dr. Joan Nyika | Lecturer |
| 11. | Dr. Mildred Aduma | Lecturer |
| 12. | Ms. Gladys Kitui | Lecturer |
| 13. | Mr. Wycliffe Ahaza | Lecturer |
| 14. | Dr. Austine Otieno | Tutorial Fellow |
| 15. | Dr. Stanley Chasia | Tutorial Fellow |
| 16. | Dr. Clifford Okembo | Tutorial Fellow |
| 17. | Mr. Benard Juma | Tutorial Fellow |
| 18. | Ms. Lydia Biri | Tutorial Fellow |
| 19. | Mr. Dennis Wambugu | Graduate Assistant |
Astronomy and Space Science
| S/N | NAME | DESIGNATION |
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| 1. | Prof. Paul Baki | Professor |
| 2. | Dr. Awuor O. Adero | Lecturer |
| 3. | Dr. Willice Obonyo | Lecturer |
| 4. | Mr. George O. Ochieng | Assistant Lecturer |
| 5. | Mr. Moses Otieno Langa | Tutorial Fellow |
| 6. | Mr. Geoffrey Ong’alo | Tutorial Fellow |
| 7. | Mr. Calvince O. Juma | Graduate Assistant |
Technical and Applied Physics
| S/N | NAME | DESIGNATION |
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| 1. | Prof. Jackson M. Odote | Associate Professor |
| 2. | Prof. George Amolo | Professor |
| 3. | Prof. Michael Lavi Muia | Professor |
| 4. | Dr. Robert B. Onyancha | Senior Lecturer |
| 5. | Dr. Michael O. Atambo | Lecturer |
| 6. | Dr. Joash N. Ongori | Lecturer |
| 7. | Dr. Gladys King’ori | Lecturer |
| 8. | Dr. Mirriam Chepkoech | Lecturer |
| 9. | Mr. Charles Wangati | Lecturer |
| 10. | Mrs. Margaret Mwaura | Assistant Lecturer |
| 11. | Mr. Benard R. Morumbwa | Tutorial Fellow |
| 12. | Mr. Kennedy Wambugu Rutere | Teaching Assistant |
| 13. | Ms. Perpetua Muchiri | Graduate Assistant |
| 14. | Mr. Ian Leposo | Graduate Assistant |
Technical and Administrative Staff
| S/N | NAME | DESIGNATION |
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| 1. | Mr. Alex Gachahi | Senior Technician |
| 2. | Ms. Shirleen Kome | Senior Technician |
| 3. | Mr. Rotich Bii | Senior Technician |
| 4. | Mr. Robert Mwangi | Technician |
| 5. | Mr. Edgar Okova | Technician |
| 6. | Mr. Boniface Maingi | Lab Assistant |
| 7. | Mr. Walter Nyawade | Senior Admin Assistant |
| 8. | Ms. Cecilia Musyoki | Admin Assistant |
| 9. | Ms. Everlyne Imbahale | Admin Assistant |
| 10. | Mr. Eugene Sibi Ochieng | Junior Admin |
| 11. | Ms. Rael Robi Nyamosi | Junior Admin |
| 12. | Mr. Boniface Olewe | Messenger |
| 13. | Ms. Shemantha Shemum | Records Clerk |
| 14. | Ms. Jane Wacheke | Records Clerk |
| 15. | Mr. Elkana Nyabwari | Clerk |
| 16. | Mr. Benard Opondo | Deputy Registrar |
| 17. | Mr. Michael Wasonga | Records Assistant |
| 18. | Mr. Victor Yuko | Environmental Officer |
| 19. | Mr. Noah Owaga | Messenger |