Department of Physics, Chiromo Campus.
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The sun simulator for testing solar cells - solid state lab -
Some of the microprocessor instrumentation prototypes build in the electronics lab -
A solar chargeable lamp made of LED technology and a 6v battery - Electronics -
Vacuum sputter coater - solid state lab
The Department is situated in the Physical Sciences building, Chiromo Campus. It currently chaired by Dr. Kaduki Kenneth Amiga and has 30 academic, 21 technical and support staff members. At any one time the Department handles over 300 students- undergraduate and postgraduate- registered for different degree programmes for which physics is core. This number excludes the serviced courses belonging to other schools and faculties.
Linani D. Omucheni's current work in Multispectral Imaging Microscopy Techniques
Mr. Linani D. Omucheni is an M.Sc Student at the Department of Physics. He has been working on Multispectral imaging techniques and the application in Malaria diagnostics. The following is a summary of his current work.
DEVELOPMENT OF MULTISPECTRAL IMAGING MICROSCOPY TECHNIQUES FOR MALARIA DIAGNOSTICS
Malaria is a serious disease whose confirmation in laboratories, usually by optical microscopy, remains a challenge. The process involved in preparation of blood films and their examination in the conventional microscopes is time consuming, and the results may vary depending on the expertise of the examining technician, putting the lives of patients at risk. Other laboratory techniques for confirming malarial infection are expensive and may involve procedures that require extra training of personnel.
Short Courses in Radiation Applications and Safety
The Department of Physics has organized for Short Professional Development Courses in Radiation Applications & Safety
Scope and Target:
Extensive use of ionizing radiation in medicine is part and parcel of Medicare and is continuously evolving. Medical application of ionizing radiation is now the fastest growing source of exposure world wide. The course is designed to inform delegates on the state of art and new technology and procedures in the safety aspects of radiomedical applications and to update them on regulations for medical use of radiation instruments and radioactive material so as to help them master the practice and safety, and to keep current with new procedures. Delegates will be those who manage or work with radiation sources or radioactive materials in medical practice or a medical setting/research.
Capacity: Twenty (20)
Dates: May 28-31
Charges USD 750 (exclusive of VAT)
The course will be delivered via lectures, practical demonstrations / visits to radiation application utilities and tutorials. Charges include tea /coffee and snacks at breaks, lunch and a full package of course materials.
Details of the course and registration forms are attached with this announcement
Physics Seminar by Mr. Okeng'o
Mr. Okeng'o Geoffrey Onchong'a and Prof. Joseph O. Malo Made the following presentation in a seminar at the Department of physics.
Title: Dark Universe
Abstract:
Despite its remarkable success in explaining many observable phenomena in the universe, the standard cosmological model, also known as the Lamda Cold Dark Matter (LCDM) Model, has one major flaw - its validity requires that cosmologists postulate the existence of (1) inflation, (2) dark matter and (3) dark energy - none of which is properly understood to date. Furthermore, this postulate that we live in "a dark universe" in which about 95% is filled with a mysterious substance called dark matter, and an even more mysterious substance called dark energy! in order to adress this problem, a probe of the dark ages in the universe's evolution history and studying alternate theories of gravity is important. in this presentation, we will provide a current state of art review of the "dark universe" topic. Ongoing work on this nobel prize topic will also be presented.
Physics Seminar By Mr. David Otwoma
By: Mr David Otwoma, Secretary, Nuclear Electricity Development Project, Ministry of Energy, Kenya under Supervision of Prof. J. P. Patel and A. O. Mustapha, on his Phd Thesis.
The title:
An Investigation of the Radioecology of the Carbonatite deposits in the Homa Mountain region in South Nyanza, Kenya
The abstract:
Carbonatite rock intrusions found in Kenya and other parts of the world have been associated with high concentrations of 40K, 232Th and 238U radio-nuclides. These radionuclides are a natural source of radiation exposure. The high level of radiation due to the naturally occurring radioactive materials was measured at Homa Mountain, located east of Homa Bay County in Kenya.
PART TIME LECTURER IN COMPUTING, Department of Physics
Applicants should be holders of Masters degree in Computer Science or Information Systems from a recognized university. They should have a minimum of two (2) years teaching experience at university level. The successful candidate will be expected to teach computing courses to undergraduate students.
Short Course In Solar Photovoltaic Installation And Maintanance (solar Academy)
The Department of Physics in conjuction with the Solar Energy Research Group invites applicants for shortcourses in solar photovoltaic installation and maintenance, which will take place at the Department of Physics, Choiromo Campus, University of Nairobi in April 2012. Application form is in the Related File attached.
