CURRICULUM VITAE NICKSON KIPNG’ETICH LANG’AT P.O. Box 43844 - 00100, or 6744 - 00300 Nairobi Personal Details Date of Birth: 20th April 1975 Nationality: Kenyan Email: [email protected] or [email protected] Telephone: +254721620813 CAREER OBJECTIVE Generation, dissemination and application of professional knowledge and skills for an improved community PROFILE SUMMARY A Production/ Energy Engineer with over 8 years experience in lecturing, research and administrative duties in the department of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering, Kenyatta University. Initially, Assistant Lecturer, Masinde Muliro University of Science & Technology. Has been a Part-time Lecturer in the University of Kabianga. Industrial research experience of 3 years in Unilever Tea Kenya Limited and Finlays Kenya Limited, with a patent in green tea processing technology. 5 years community development experience through CBO, NGO, Youth Groups and School Management Board. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND January 2008 – May 2014: Kenyatta University, Nairobi- Kenya Degree: Ph.D. in Sustainable Energy Engineering Topic: Development of an Improved Technology for Green Tea Drying in Kenya September 2003 – December 2005: Moi University, Eldoret- Kenya Degree: Master of Philosophy in Production Engineering (Manufacturing Technology option) July 1995 – November 2001: Egerton University, Njoro- Kenya Degree: Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering (Second Class Honours) January 1990 – November 1993: Tengecha High School, Litein- Kenya Certificate: Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KSCE) Examination (Passed with a mean grade of B plain (62 points) January 1981– November 1989: Kitala Primary, Cheptatal location- Kenya Certificate: Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) Examination (Passed with a mean grade of B plain (69 points) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE March 2006 – To date: Lecturer University: Kenyatta University, P.O. Box 43844-00100, Nairobi- Kenya Responsibilities: Lecturing, research, ISO coordination and timetable coordination in the department of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering. 2013 - 2014 Acting Chairman University: Kenyatta University, P.O. Box 43844-00100, Nairobi- Kenya Responsibilities: Running of department of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering. 2006 Assistant Lecturer University: Masinde Muliro University of Science & Technology, Kakamega Kenya Responsibilities: Lecturing Production Engineering courses: Mechanical Vibration & Manufacturing Engineering and Thermodynamics January 2009 - 2012: First Chairman, Board of Governors Institution: Meswondo Secondary School, P.O. Box 704 -20210, Litein Responsibilities: Chair meetings, provide leadership in school functions, mobilization and management of resources and recruitment of members of staff Achievements: - Brought donor fund for construction of Ksh.1.5m girls’ dormitory - Spearheaded construction of a twin lab and 2 classes December 2004 – January 2005: Research Assistant Company: Moi University Holdings Limited Business Plan: Development of a Business Plan for Moi University laboratories to offer commercial services. March 1996 – August 2004: Vacational Employee & Research Student Company: Unilever Tea Kenya Limited, P.O. Box 20-20200, Kericho-Kenya Responsibilities: Supervisory duties, vehicle inspection and research work OTHER SKILLS 2007 Attended a driving course in Rocky Driving School, Nairobi. Licensed to drive B, C & E- Heavy Commercial vehicles, commercial vehicles exceeding 4000lb tare weight and motorcars and light weight commercial vehicles 1998 Attended a certificate course in Micro-computer Application at Egerton University. 5 basic packages: Microsoft word, micro-soft excel, Microsoft power-point, Dbase III+ and Internet ACHIEVEMENTS AND AWARDS 2012 Wrote a patent on Green Tea Drying Technology. Affiliate parties included Kenyatta University, Tea Research Foundation and Finlays Kenya Limited 2008 3 years PhD. Scholarship Award from National Council of Science and Technology 1995 5 Years BSc. Scholarship Award from Brook Bond Kenya Limited WORKSHOPS/SEMINARS 2014 Attended a seminar on ‘Technology Transfer Program’ in the US Department of Agriculture in Maryland- Beltsville MD, USA 2013 Attended a seminar on ‘Kaizen Productivity based Toyota Production System’ in the Department of Industrial Training, Kenya 2011 Attended training on ‘Environmental Quality Management’ organized by KEBS, NEMA and Kenyatta University 2011 Attended a seminar on ‘Patent Search and Innovation’ organized by Kenya Intellectual Property Institute (KIPI) and World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) PAPERS UNDER REVIEW 1. Impact of Maintenance of Tea Processing Machines on Quality of Black Tea 2. Simulation of temperature and airflow against moisture content in rotary bed dryer for green tea drying. 3. Influence of drying conditions on thermal capacity of rotary bed dryer. EXTRA CURRICULUM ACTIVITIES 2012- To date South Rift Evangelistic Team (SORET) Patron, Kenyatta University branch. To Spearhead spiritual welfare in the team and provide spiritual direction 2005 - To date Church Elder, Kitala Full Gospel Churches of Kenya. Member of decision making team and spearheads spiritual welfare HOBBIES Carrying out voluntary and welfare activities, Participation in sports activities, Carrying out nature and scientific studies and Listening to gospel music .