Dr. Githiri John Gitonga
Lecturer
Department of Physics
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Kenya
Biography
Educational Background Doctor of Philosophy, (physics), Applied Geophysics specialization. Jomo-Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, 2009. Master of Science, (physics), Geophysics specialization, Kenyatta University, 1999. Bachelor of Education Science, Physics (major)/ Mathematics (minor), Kenyatta University, 2nd class Hons (upper-division), 1994. Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education, Subjects: -Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry & General paper, Thika High School, 3 Principal passes & 1 subsidiary pass, 1989. Kenya Certificate of Education (O-Level), Nyeri Technical Secondary School, Division I, 1987. Certificate of Primary Education (C.P.E). Heshima Road Primary School Nairobi, 30 points, 1983. Academic / Teaching Experience 1.) Jomo-Kenyatta University of Agriculture, Science & Technology. Head of Physics Department (Jan 2014- present) Senior Lecturer, Physics Dept (Nov 2013- present). Lecturer, Physics Dept, (Nov 2009- Nov 2013). Tutorial Fellow, Physics Dept (Nov 2003- Nov 2009). Departmental Examination Coordinator 2013. Departmental seminar coordinator 2010-2013. Postgraduate student advisor 2010-2013. Member of departmental board of post-graduate (DBPS) committee 2010-2013. Member of University’s joint management committee on collaborations.
Research Interest
Establishment of absolute gravity stations referenced to IGSN 71 datum levels at county levels
Publications
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Githiri, J.G., Gravity and Magnetic survey of the greater Magadi area, Kenya. PhD Thesis abstract Geophysics; May-June, Vol. 75(3); p. z47-z49
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Githiri, J.G., Stangl, R.L., Waithaka, J.W., and Okumu, J.: Gravity survey of Lake Magadi area. East African Journal of physical sciences, Vol. 6(1), 2005. p. 89-100.
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Githiri, J.G., Stangl, R.L., Waithaka, J.W., and Dindi, E.W.: Ground magnetic Survey of Magadi geothermal field. East African Journal of physical sciences, Vol. 5(2), 2004. P.69-80.
