Mr. Francis Maina

Designation: Tutorial Fellow
Contact: +254 716789639

Academic Background

Qualification Institution Year
MSc. GREEM (International Masters in Control of Green Mechatronics) UBFC, France 2019
BSc. Mechatronics Engineering Dedan Kimathi university of Technology, Kenya 2015

Areas of Expertise

  • Robotics
  • Electronic Product Design
  • CAD/CAM
  • Control Engineering Modelling and Simulation

Work Experience

Position Institution Year
Tutorial Fellow Dedan Kimathi university of Technology 2019 – To date
Intern (masters Research) ISM University of Marseilles February 2019- August 2019
Graduate Assistant Dedan Kimathi university of Technology 2017 – 2018
PCB Design Technician Flex Communications LTD 2015 – 2016

Other University and National Responsibilities

  • Exams Coordinator – Mechatronic Engineering 2021 – To date
  • Advisor- Mechatronics Robotic Club

Publications

  • Maina, F. I., Osinde, N., Odira, J. K. P., Wanjiru, P. K., & Mwangi, M. W. (2020). 4D Printing and Characterization of Shape Memory Polymer (SMP) Based Smart Gripper.

Research

  • Ongoing – PHD Student (PhD Mechanical Engineering)- Dedan Kimathi university of Technology 2022 – 2025

Research Interests

  • Drones design, modelling and simulation and control, RF signals, Topology optimization (via additive manufacturing and 3D printing Technology), optimization through PCB design (mainly on optical flow)

Affiliation/Membership to Professional Bodies

  • Registered Graduate Engineer EBK – 2015