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MR. MICHAEL KIMANI KABURU

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Designation
SENIOR TECHNOLOGIST I
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Job Category
Non-Teaching
Phone Number
+254721544350
Alternative Phone No.
+254789712965
Division / Faculty
Faculty of Engineering and Technology
Directorate / Dept
Department of Industrial and Energy Engineering
Section
Laboratories and Workshops
Address
Box 536, Egerton (IEEN)
SUMMARY

Mr. Kaburu Michael Kimani is a ....    

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
  • 2007 – 2009: Bachelor of Industrial Technology Degree in Design and Manufacturing Systems Engineering - Egerton University, Nakuru Town Campus
  • 2006: Certificate in Bridging to Bachelor of Industrial Technology - Egerton University, NJORO
  • Aug. - Oct.2004: Certificate in Computer Applications in Engineering - Egerton University, NJORO 
  • Jun 1995 – Nov. 1998: KNEC Certificate Craft III (final) - The Nyeri Polythecnic, Box 465, NYERI
  • Jan. 1991 –  Nov. 1994: KCSE Certificate - Nanyuki High School, Box 233, NANYUKI
  • Jan. 1980 – Nov. 1990: KCPE Certificate - Nge’lesha Primary School, Box 105, KINAMBA
FIELDS OF SPECIALIZATION

Design and Manufacturing Engineering Systems

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
  • Registered Engineering Technologist with Engineering Technologists and Technicians Registration Board (ETTRB).
  • Member of Kenya Agricultural Society of Kenya (KSAEW)
WORK EXPERIENCE

WORKING EXPERIENCES.

May 2002 - Date: Department of Industrial and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Egerton University.

Responsibilities 

  • Rep Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Egerton University Open and Recognition Day, Shows and Exhibitions steering committees.
  • Committee member Faculty of Engineering and Technology News Letter.
  • Supervising partitioning and reconstruction of the former Gymnasium to Department of Industrial and Energy Engineering offices and laboratories.
  • Committee member in partitioning of Faculty of Engineering and Technology conference, Seminar and postgraduate rooms.
  • Conducting and grading practicals for Solids and Structural Mechanics, Metrology, Workshop Technology, Foundry Technology, Jigs and Fixtures Tool Design, Advanced Machining, Materials Science.
  • Setting apparatus for students’ demonstration.
  • Workshop maintenance and servicing of equipments.
  • Assist implementing, conducting and grading design projects especially in students Engineering practice (Internal attachment)
  • Assist lecturer in charge in Engineering Drawing students’ class works and assignments.
  • In charge Faculty of Engineering drawing and metrology labs.

 

May 1999- May 2002: Biashara Master Sawmills Ltd.   

Responsibilities                                                                 

  • Head of Mechanical Engineering Production and Maintenance Department.
  • Repair and maintenance of wood working machinery, farm oriented and metal working machinery both local and imported.
  • Designing and fabricating steel structures in gas and arc welding.
  • Metal turning and fitting.

 

October, 1998- October 1999: Sole Proprietorship business on scrap metals.

Responsibilities 

  • Dealing in scrap metals.

 

INDUSTRIAL ATTACHMENTS.

July- Aug. 2009: Menengai Oil Refineries,NAKURU  - Edible oils processing and process control

  • Plant maintenance
  • Boiler operations, maintenance and safety.
  • Mechanical workshop processes design, turning fitting and fabrication.     
  • Water treatment for human consumption and boilers.

Aug. - Dec. 1997: Pyrethrum Board of Kenya, NAKURU - Plant maintenance and repair.

  • Arc and gas welding of steel structures.
  • Sheet metal work fabrication.
  • Plant operation processes.

Apr. - Aug.1996: Ndiman Metal Works, NAKURU

  • Designing and fabricating steel structures in arc and gas welding
  • Metal turning, forming and fitting in maintenance and repair.
KEY PROJECTS
  1. Ultrasonic pre-harvest bird deterrent system
  2. Portable foundry sand mixer
  3. Improved air compressor
  4. Chuff cutting and pulverizer (CCP) machine
RESEARCH INTERESTS
  • Manufacturing engineering  methods, systems and applications
  • Drawing and design
LIST OF PUBLICATIONS
  1. Dr. Owino, G.O., Kaburu, M. K. (2016). Performance analysis of a proposed ultrasonic pre-harvest bird deterrent system, International Journal of Innovative Research in Science, Engineering and Technology (IJIRSET), ISSN 2319-8753, 5(4): 5198-5203.
  2. Kaburu, M. K., Dr. Owino, G.O., Chirchir D. K. (2016). Design of a portable foundry sand mixer, International Journal of Innovative Research in Engineering & Management (IJIREM), ISSN: 2350-0557, 3(6): 526-530.
  3. Kaburu M. K., Ndorongo P. M., Chirchir D. K. (2021). Design, fabrication and testing of an improved air compressor, International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering Technology and Science (IRJMETS), e-ISSN: 2582-5208, 3(3): 161-166.
CONFERENCES & INVITED PRESENTATIONS

Workshops and seminars attended:

  • Aug 2023: EBK workshop on evaluation of Egerton Univesity Engineering Programmes (BSc CEEN, MMEN, & ECEN).
  • Nov. 2018: Rebranding EUSACCO during EUSACCO education day workshop by Dr. M. Gweyi PhD, Lecturer Coop University.
  • May 2018: IET Seminar on Engineering Technology is The Driving Force for Vision 2030 at ARC Hotel, Egerton University.
  • June 2014: Participated in Kenya Science and Engineering Fair for High Schools, Machakos Boys.
  • May 2013: Scientific writing and reviewing for scientific journals workshop, Egerton University.
  • July 2012: Introduction to design by Prof. Bernal and Dr. Onyancha of Rose-Haulman Inst. of Technology, USA workshop.
  • Dec 2011: Teamwork and cultural change seminar, Egerton University.
  • Mar. 2011: Consultative forum on proposed Institution of Engineering Technologists, The Kenya Polytechnic University College.
  • Nov. 2010: Workshop on materials/equipments specification writing.
  • Feb. 2010: Seminar on Techno entrepreneurship, Kenyan roads and challenges in life as an engineer by Engineering Students Association, Egerton University.
  • Feb. 2010: Pedagogy workshop at Egerton University.
  • Feb. 2008: Workshop by J. D. Rockefeller Library, Egerton University on Access and Use of   Library Electronic Resources.
  • June, 2005: Seminar on the Impact of Technology Innovations on the Environment by Engineering Students Association, Egerton University.
  • July, 2004: Course on Fire Fighting in Egerton University.
HONORS, PRIZE AND AWARDS

Certificates and awards during:

  • Jul. 2023: Exhibition during Nakuru National ASK Show.
  • Jul. 2022: Exhibition during Nakuru National ASK Show.
  • Jul. 2019: Exhibition during Nakuru National ASK Show.
  • Jul. 2018: Exhibition during Nakuru National ASK Show.
  • Jul. 2017: Exhibition during Nakuru National ASK Show.
  • Mar. 2017: Exhibition during Egerton University 11th International Conference and Innovation week.
  • Oct. 2016: Exhibition during Nairobi International Trade Fair.
  • Jul. 2016: Exhibition during Nakuru National ASK Show.
  • Oct. 2015: Exhibition during gender awareness day
  • Feb. 2015: EUCSIPOC (Egerton University Christian Students’ Initiative for The Poor and Orphaned Children charity walk Feb. 2011: Exhibited during Egerton University Open Day.
  • June 2014: Exhibition during 5th   Egerton University Open and Recognition Day
  • June 2013: Exhibition during 4th   Egerton University Open and Recognition Day
  • June 2013: Exhibition during 3rd  Egerton University Open and Recognition Day
  • March 2013: Academic visit at Nakuru Girls High School on career guidance
  • Nov. 2012: Academic visit at Bahati Girls High School, Nakuru on career guidance
  • Jan. 2012: Exhibition during Egerton University founder’s day at lord Egerton Castle.
  • Feb. 2012:Exhibition during 2nd Egerton University Open Day.
  • Mar. 2012: Exhibition during CHE Universities exhibitions at GTI, Embu.
  • Jul. 2011: Exhibition during Nakuru National Show.
  • Feb. 2011: Exhibition during 1st Egerton University Open Day.
  • Mar. 2011: Exhibition during CHE Universities exhibitions at Kakamega Golf Hotel, Kakamega.
  • Jan. 2010: Exhibition during Egerton University founder’s day at lord Egerton Castle.
  • Oct. 2009: Participation in gender awareness day.
  • 2007/2008/2009: Exhibition during Egerton University Research week.
  • Feb. 2007: Participated in Prof. S.Abdulrazak’s soccer tournament held at Egerton University grounds.
OTHER SOCIETIES
  1. Project Management Committee (PMC) Member Njoro Constituency NG-CDF 2020-2021
  2. Honorary Secretary, Management Committee, Njoro Country Club
  3. Egerton University, Faculty of Engineering and Technology rep on shows and exhibitions University committee.
  4. Departmental rep Faculty of Engineering and Technology staff welfare, Egerton University.
  5. Council member Kenya Bowling Federation.
  6. Bowling Captain Njoro Country Club, Njoro.
  7. Honorary Secretary Men of Hope Self Help Group, Njoro.
  8. Coordinator Njoro Youth Programme (sports)
REFEREES

Dr.- Ing. Benedict Mwavu Mutua, PhD, Rer. Nat.

DVC Planning, Partnerships, Research and Innovations.

Kibabii University,

Box 1699-50200,

BUNGOMA, KENYA.

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Eng. Vincent O. Odhiambo, PE(MIEK).

COD/Lecturer,

Department of Industrial and Energy Engineering,

Egerton University.

Box 536-20115,

EGERTON, KENYA.

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Mr. Daniel Waithanji Mwangi.

Managing Director,

Biashara Master Sawmills Ltd (Njoro) / Timber and Saw (Nbi)/ PrimePly (Njoro)

Box 597-20107,

NJORO.

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