Designation: Lecturer
School/Institute: Engineering
Department: Mechatronic Engineering
Email: inno.odira@dkut.ac.ke
Academic Background
| Qualification | Institution | Year |
| PhD. in Mechanical Engineering | Dedan Kimathi University of Technology (DeKUT) | 2023 |
| MSc. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering | Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) | 2015 |
| BSc. in Mechanical Engineering | Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) | 1997 |
Work Experience
| Position | Institution | Year |
| Lecturer | Mechatronic Engineering Department, Dedan Kimathi University of Technology (DeKUT) | 2015 – Present |
| Tutorial Fellow | Mechatronic Engineering Department, Dedan Kimathi University of Technology (DeKUT) | 2011 – 2015 |
| Design Engineer | Engineering Workshop, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) | 2009 – 2011 |
| Transport Manager | Transport Department, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) | 2004 – 2009 |
| Service Engineer | Service Department, Gailey & Roberts CAT (Present-MANTRAC Kenya) | 1999 – 2004 |
Publications
- Odira, I., Keraita, J., & Bosco, J. (2023). “Probing Multimode Thermoelastic Damping (TED) in MEMS Tuned Beam Mass Damper Using a Constitutive computational model.” Journal of Vibration Engineering & Technologies.
- Odira, I., Bosco, J., & Keraita, J. (2023). “Multimode TED tuned beam mass damper for low g capacitive MEMS accelerometers VRE Reduction.” Journal of Vibration and Control.
- Odira, I., Keraita, J., & Kipyegon, S. (2015). “Forecasts on research in design theory and methodol- ogy and its impact on product design and engineering education.” Kenya Engineer Maga- zine, 36, 4.
- Odira, I., Kihato, P., & Kamau, S. (2014). “Driving With Single Deformable Polyline Tentacle and Velocity Obstacles.” Control Theory and Informatics, 4, 0.1.
Peer-reviewed conference presentations
- Odira, I., Kihato, P., & Kamau, S. (2013). “Steered saccade monocular active vision using artificial neural network.”
- Odira, I., Kihato, P., & Kamau, S. (2013). “Single controller algorithm for autonomous car based on backstepping and sinusoidal input.”
Ongoing Research
- Inverse Design Of Functionally Graded 3D Printed Auxetic Structure Through Multi- Scale Fractals Induced Anisotropy for prosthetic Lower limb (transtibial) amputee socket liner.
- Functional Direct Modelling of Multifunctional Topology Architected Gradient Gyroid Structure Metamaterial for Roofing Thermal Management.
Other University and National Responsibilities
- 2012 – 2014: Manager, Advanced Design & Manufacturing Training Center (ADMATC) – Dedan Kimathi University of Technology (DeKUT), Mechatronic Engineering Department.
- 2012 – 2014: Acting COD, Mechatronic Engineering Department – Dedan Kimathi University of Technology (DeKUT).
- 2012 – 2013: Exams Coordinator, Mechatronic Engineering Department – Dedan Kimathi University of Technology (DeKUT).
Affiliation/Membership to Professional Bodies
- Graduate engineer • IEK • EBK