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020 231 0512/ 020 231 0518
Lecturer and Head of Physics Section
Email: wndeke@chuka.ac.ke / william.ndeke@gmail.com
Faculty: Science and Technology
Department: Physical Sciences
FIELD OF SPECIALIZATION
Atomic, Nuclear and Particle Physics
WORK EXPERIENCE
2025 to date :Head of Physics section; Chuka University
2021 to date : Lecturer; Department of Physical Sciences, Chuka University.
2015 – 2021 : Assistant Lecturer; Department of Physical Sciences, Chuka University.
2013 – 2015 :Part-Time Lecturer; Department of Physical Sciences, Chuka University. 2010 – 2014 : Physics Subject Head at TSC.
2007 – 2014 : Graduate Physics/Mathematics teacher at TSC.
EDUCATION
Dr. rer.nat (Ph.D.) PhD in Particle Physics. (Humboldt University of Berlin, Germany) Molecular Effects in Nuclear β Decay. (2018-2022)
Funded by the DAAD.
Master of Science in Theoretical Atomic collisions Physics. (Kenyatta University). Positron Impact Excitation of 21S State of Helium Atom using a Distorted-Wave Method. (2010-2013)
B.Ed Science (Physics/Mathematics) -University of Nairobi (2002-2006)
K.C.S.E – Kegonge Boys High School (1997-2000)
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES
Member of Kenya DAAD Scholars Association – Kenya
Member of High Energy Physics society-Kenya chapter
Member of Physics society of Kenya
Member of Physics Community-Kenya
LANGUAGES
KEY RESEARCH PROJECTS
2025 : Winner of the ICTP-Physics Without Frontiers grant for Hands-On Workshop On Basic Electronic Structure Methods (Euro 1335).
2025 : Winner of the National Research Fund (NRF)-Kenya for Hands-On Workshop On Basic Electronic Structure Methods (KSh. 300,000).
2024 : Winner of the Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD) grant for alumni small events (8.964 Euro)
2018-2022 : MOLECULAR EFFECTS IN NUCLEAR β DECAY_(DAAD)_PhD scholarship at Humboldt University of Berlin, Germany
2015 : 2011-2013 : POSITRON IMPACT EXCITATION ON HELIUM ATOM AND ITS EFFECTS ON INTEGRAL AND DIFFERENTIAL CROSS-SECTIONS.
PUBLICATIONS
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ATTENDANCE AND CONTRIBUTION AT CONFERENCES/WORKSHOPS/SEMINARS
2025, July 20th – 22rd: Participated in the DAAD alumnae workshop with the theme: Experiences in Knowledge and Skills Exchange Sharing Among Researchers in Academia and Industry within the Kenyan Labour Market Landscape at Technical University of Mombasa
2025, July 23rd – 25th: Participated in the DAAD alumnae workshop with the theme: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies for Sustainable, Inclusive, and Quality Higher Education, at Dedan Kimathi University of Technology
2025, May 5th – 10th: Organized and facilitated ICTP-Physics Without Fontiers workshop on Basic Electronic Structure Methods at Chuka University.
2024, August 22nd – 23rd: Organized and Participated in the DAAD Alumnae conference on Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) in Higher Education: Exploring Potential Impact and Risks in Teaching and Learning, at Chuka University.
2024, May : Participated in the International KDSA Conference themed: Mental Health Pandemic
20th – 22rd :among Kenyan Academia at SEKU University.
2023, October 5th – 6th: Rapporteur in the 10th International Research Conference, Chuka University.
2022, November 24th – 25th: Attended and presented a paper in the 9th International Research Conference, Chuka University.
2020, October 6th – 9th: Attended the 39th KATRIN collaboration Conference on neutrino mass determination at Karlsruhe; Germany.
2020, 22th June – 2nd ,July: Attended the 29t h International conference on Neutrino Physics and Astrophysics-USA
2019, 25th February – 1st March: Attended the 36th KATRIN collaboration Conference on neutrino mass determination at Karlsruhe; Germany.
2018, November 5th – 10th: Attended the 35th KATRIN collaboration Conference on neutrino mass determination at Karlsruhe; Germany.
2016, June 6th – 10th; Attended and participated in the Scientific Computing Academy 2026 at the University of Nairobi
2013, June 14th: Attended and presented a paper at Kenyatta University graduate school seminars
2005, November 25th – 26th: Participated in the 2nd Annual Science & Technology conference and exhibition; University of Nairobi.
RESEARCH INTERESTS
1 Radiation Safety of the natural occurring Construction Materials
2 Neutrino mass determination using kinematic techniques.
3 Photoabsorption spectra of diatomic molecules.
POST-GRADUATE TOPICS SUPERVISED
PHD
1. Experimental And Statistical Modeling For The Optimization And Characterization Of Luffa And Coir Fiber Low-Density Polyethylene Waste And Glass Waste-Paver Block Composites.
2. Numerical Calculations On The Impact Of Exchange, Absorption And Optical Potentials On The Electron-Positron Scattering By Rubidium Atom Using Distorted Wave Approximation
MSC
1. Synthesis And Characterization Of The Mechanical, And Structural Properties Of Potato And Corn Starch-Clay Composite
2. Synthesis And Characterization Of Boralyn-Red Clay Radiation Shield: A Monte Carlo
Computation
3. Radiometric Analysis Of Natural Radioactivity In Construction Materials From Mbeere North, Kenya Using Hpge Gamma-Ray Spectrometry