Dr. Lucas Ongondo Mogaka

Designation: Lecturer
Email: lucas.mogaka@dkut.ac.ke
School/Institute: SOE
Department: Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Academic Qualifications

Qualification Institution Year
PhD. in Electrical Engineering Pan Africa University of Science and Technology Institute 2021
Msc. in Electrical Engineering Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology 2017
BTech. in Electrical Engineering Moi University 2010

Areas of Expertise

  • Power Systems
  • Renewable Energies

Work Experience

  • 2019 – Up to Date: Lecturer, EEE Department, Dedan Kimathi University of Technology.
  • 2017 – 2019: Assistant Lecturer, EEE Department, Technical University of Mombasa.
  • 2012 – 2017: Teaching Assistant, EEE Department, Technical University of Mombasa.
  • Mar – Dec 2011: Transmission Design Engineer, Planning and Design Department, Telkom Kenya (Orange).

Other University and National Responsibilities

  • 2022 – Up to Date: Examination Coordinator , EEE Department, DeKUT.
  • 2015 – 2017: Examination Coordinator , EEE Department, TUM.
  • 2012 – 2013: Time Table Coordinator, EEE Department, TUM.

Publications

  1. L. O. Mogaka, G. N. Nyakoe and M. J. Saulo, “Power Prioritization and Load Shedding in an Island with RESs Using ABC Algorithm”, Journal of Engineering (Hindawi), Vol. 2020, pp.1-10, 2020.
  2. L. O. Mogaka, G. N. Nyakoe and M. J. Saulo, “Islanded microgrid congestion control by load prioritization and shedding using ABC algorithm”, International Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering (IJECE), Vol.10, No.5, pp.4552-4561, 2020.
  3. L. O. Mogaka, G. N. Nyakoe and M. J. Saulo, “Islanding Detection in a RESs supplied Microgrid using PMU-Fuzzy Logic algorithm”, International Journal of Scientific and Technology Research Vol.9, No.05, pp.233-238, 2020.
  4. L. O. Mogaka, G. N. Nyakoe and M. J. Saulo, “Islanded and Grid-Connected Control in a Microgrid with Wind-PV Hybrid”, International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, Vol.15, No.4, pp. 352-357, 2020.
  5. L.O. Mogaka, G. N. Nyakoe and M. J. Saulo, “Modeling and simulation of solar PV power generation system with loss of mains detection”, Multidisciplinary Journal of TUM Vol.1, No.1 pp.37-44,2020
  6. Mogaka L. O, Nyakoe G.N. and Saulo M. J. “A Review on Loss of Mains and Islanding Detection in Microgrids with Multiple Renewable Energy Sources”, International Journal of Engineering Research and Technology, Vol.12, No.3, pp. 405-418, 2019.
  7. L.O. Mogaka, G. N. Nyakoe and M. J. Saulo, “Modeling and simulation of a DFIG RES generation system for small and growing grids”, Proceedings of the Sustainable Research and Innovation Conference, JKUAT Main Campus, Kenya, 8-10 May, 2019, pp 173-177.
  8. L. Mogaka, D.K. Murage, M.J. Saulo. “Power Optimization and Prioritization in an Island supplied by a rotating Machine Based Distributed Generator Using Artificial Bee Colony Algorithm”. International Journal of Energy and Power Engineering. Vol.5,No.1, 2015, pp.15-21.
  9. Lucas Ongondo Mogaka, D. K. Murage, Michael JumaSaulo. “Rotating Machines Based Islanding Detection Using Fuzzy Logic Method Analysis”. International Journal of Energy and Power Engineering. Vol. 4, No. 5, 2015, pp. 311-316.
  10. Lucas Ongondo Mogaka, D. K. Murage, Michael JumaSaulo. “Rotating Machine Based DG Islanding Detection Analysis Using Wavelet Transform”. International Journal of Energy and Power Engineering. Vol. 4, No. 5, 2015, pp. 257-267.
  11. L. Mogaka, D. Murage, M. J. Saulo. “Synchronous and induction machine based distributed generation islanding detection: an overview”. Proceedings of the sustainable research and innovation (SRI) conference 6-8 may, 2015, pp. 158-162. ISSN:2079-6226.
  12. L. O. Mogaka, M.J Saulo, D. K. Murage. “Rotating Machine Based DG Islanding Detection Analysis Using Wavelet Transform”. The 10th JKUAT Scientific, Technological and Industrialisation Conference and Exhibitions. 12th -13th November 2015. ISSN: 2079-6226.
  13. S. Kariuki, V. Siyoi, L. Mogaka, M. J. Saulo, J. Maroko. “Thermal Analysis of a CSP-Biogas Hybrid Power Plant”. International Journal of Energy and Power Engineering. Special Issue: Electrical Power Systems Operation and Planning. Vol. 4, No. 2-1, 2015, pp. 29-41.
  14. S. Kariuki, V. Siyoi, L. Mogaka, M. J. Saulo, J. Maroko. “Electricity Generation from Municipal Solid Waste (MSW)”. International Journal of Energy and Power Engineering. Special Issue: Electrical Power Systems Operation and Planning. Vol. 4, No. 2-1, 2015, pp. 42-51.

Awards, Scholarships and Recognitions

  • Scholarship by AU to study PhD in Electrical Engineering by African Union at PAUSTI, JKUAT

Research Interests

  • Renewable energy sources and their integration to the grid Smart grids

Affiliation/Membership to Professional Bodies

  • EBK: Graduate Engineer
  • IEK: Graduate Member
  • ERC: Licencedclass C1 Electrician