Designation: Tutorial Fellow
School: School of Engineering
Department: Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Email: nahshon.mokua@dkut.ac.ke
Academic Background
| Qualification | Institution | Year |
| MSc. in Telecommunication Engineering | Dedan Kimathi University of Technology, Kenya | 2021 |
| BSc. Electrical and Electronics Engineering | Dedan Kimathi University of Technology, Kenya | 2017 |
Professional Qualifications
| Qualification | Institution | Year |
| Tutorial Fellow | Dedan Kimathi University of Technology | 2022 – Present |
| Graduate Assistant | Dedan Kimathi University of Technology, Kenya | 2018 – 2022 |
Areas of Expertise
- Wireless Communication
- Control Engineering
- Microprocessors
- Electromagnetics
- Microwaves
- Antennas and RF propagation
- Machine Learning
Work Experience
- 2022 – Present: Tutorial Fellow, Dedan Kimathi University of Technology.
- Sept 2018 – Feb 2022: Graduate Assistant, Dedan Kimathi University of Technology.
- Jun – Aug 2018: Electrical and Electronic Engineer – Intern, Communications Authority of Kenya.
- Feb – May 2018: Field Officer (Rapid-Result Initiative Data Collection), The National Construction Authority (NCA).
- Jan – April 2017: Electrical and Electronic Engineer – Intern, State Department of Public Works.
- Jan – April 2016: Electrical and Electronic Engineer-Intern, Kenya Electricity Generating Company, Olkaria, Naivasha – Kenya.
Other University and National Responsibilities
- Departmental Examinations Coordinator, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
Social Responsibilities
- Charity donations mainly at Nyeri and Kasaran.
- Volunteering movements like tree planting.
- Fund-drive activities organizing and chairing.
Publications
- M. Nahshon, W. M. Ciira and K. Henry, “Anomaly Detection for Raw Water Quality – A Comparative Analysis of the Local Outlier Factor Algorithm and the Random Forest Algorithms” International Journal of Computer Applications, vol. 174, no. 26, pp. 47-54, 2021.
- M. Nahshon, W. M. Ciira and K. Henry, “A Raw Water Quality Monitoring System using Wireless Sensor Networks,” International Journal of Computer Applications, vol. 174, no. 21, pp. 35-42, 2021.
Papers presented in Conferences, Seminars and Workshops
- N. Mokua and C. Maina, “A Study on the Performance of LoRa in a Rural Environment: Connectivity and Range Evaluation”, DeKUT International Conference on Science, Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, vol. 5, 2019.
Awards, Scholarships and Recognitions
- Dedan Kimathi University of Technology Sponsorship
Full Sponsorship., MSc. Telecommunication Engineering, Studies and Research.
Other Academic and Professional Achievements
- Charity donations mainly at Nyeri and Kasarani, Nairobi – Kenya.
- Volunteering movements like tree planting.
- Fund-drive activities organizing and chairing.
Research
a)Ongoing
- Long Range (LoRa) Wireless Technology Propagation Channel Characterization between a Gateway and a Mote.
Research Interests
- Long-Range (LoRa) Wireless Technology for wireless sensor networks (WSNs).
- Machine Learning (Algorithms for anomaly detection).
- PCB Fabrication.
- Technical research skills.
Affiliation/Membership to Professional Bodies
- 2017: Engineering Board of Kenya (EBK)
- 2016: Geothermal Association of Kenya (GAK)