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DR PATRICIA WANJIRU GATHIA

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SENIOR LECTURER
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Faculty of Science
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DEPT. OF MATHEMATICS
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ACADEMICS
Address
536-020115 , EGERTON
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ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

2002 –2007: Ph.D  research, Egerton University   

August 2007: Ph.D in Applied Mathematics

Thesis Title: " Free Surface Fluid Flows For Explicitly Defined Solid Boundaries"  on 10th August 2007

August, 2003 –  Data Analysis,  Goettingen University     

1992 – 1994: Master of Science in Applied Mathematics, Egerton University.

1988 – 1991: B. Ed( Science ) student at Egerton University, Faculty of   Education. Subjects done: Double Mathematics, Mathematics teaching methods and education(curriculum development, communication skills, administration, psychology, sociology, planning, teaching techniques and  economics of Education).

1992: Graduated on 25th September 1992 with B.ED(Sc), 2nd class Honors(upper division)

 

HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION

1985 – 1987: 'A' Level Ndururumo High school, Nyahururu. SUBJECTS   

STUDIED: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and General  paper.

RESULT:    Kenya Advanced Certificate of  Education  (K.A.C.E) (2 principals and 1 Subsidiary)

June – 13th September, 1988 : Pre University Training Programme (N.Y.S)

 

SECONDARY SCHOOL EDUCATION

1981 – 1984: 'O'  Level,  Nginda Girls Sec school.

STUDIED: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Agriculture, C.R.E,  Agriculture, Kiswahili,

RESULT: Kenya Certificate of Education (K.C.E) (Division II of 29 points) 

 

PRIMARY SCHOOL EDUCATION

1974 – 1980: Attended  Gaitheri Primary School - Obtained  Certificate of Primary Education (C.P.E): 32 points 

FIELDS OF SPECIALIZATION

 

Applied Mathematics:

  • Fluid Mechanics 
  • Numerical Analysis
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

17th March 2013 – to date: Senior Lecturer, Mathematics Department, Egerton  University. Supervising Ph.D, M.Sc and undergraduate and postgraduate students, curriculum development.

Feb 1998 – Feb 2013: Lecturer,  Department of Mathematics, Egerton University

  • Teaching Areas - Certificate, Diploma, B. Sc, M.sc and  Ph.D students in mathematics
  • Courses: Basic Algebra, General Mathematics, Vectors &   Algebra, Business Mathematics 1, Calculus 1 & 11,  Engineering Mathematics 1 & 11, Vector Analysis, Ordinary  Differential Equations 1, Numerical Analysis 1 & 11,Fluid  Mechanics 1 & 11, Partial Differential Equations 1 & 11

May 1994 – Feb 1998: Assistant Lecturer, Department of Mathematics, Egerton University

January 1992 -July 1992: Teaching Assistant, Mathematics Dept, EgertonUniversity

June 1991-Dec. 1991: Teacher  at  Kieni Secondary  school

WORK EXPERIENCE

Administrative Experience

May, 2019 - present: Chairperson, Mathematics Department, Egerton  University

  • Running a Department serving all the Faculties in the University .    

March 2013 - March 2019:Associate Dean, Faculty of Science

  • Assisting the Dean, Faculty of science in the day to day running of the Faculty. Acting as Dean when the Dean is on leave or attending to other administrative duties.     

 

Professional Experience

17th March 2013 – to date: Senior Lecturer, Mathematics Department, Egerton University. Supervising Ph.D, M.Sc and undergraduate and postgraduate students, curriculum development.

Feb 1998 – Feb 2013: Lecturer,  Department of Mathematics, Egerton University 

  • Teaching Areas - Certificate, Diploma, B. Sc, M.sc and  Ph.D students in mathematics
  • Courses: Basic Algebra, General Mathematics, Vectors &  Algebra, Business Mathematics 1, Calculus 1 & 11, Engineering Mathematics 1 & 11, Vector Analysis, Ordinary Differential Equations 1, Numerical Analysis 1 & 11, Fluid Mechanics 1 & 11, Partial Differential Equations 1 & 11

May 1994 – Feb 1998:Assistant Lecturer, Department of Mathematics,  Egerton University

January 1992 -July 1992: Teaching Assistant, Mathematics Dept, EgertonUniversity

June 1991-Dec. 1991: Teacher  at  Kieni Secondary  school

 

 

RESEARCH INTERESTS
  • Free surface flows using Boundary Element Methods
  • Mathematical modelling of surface flows and applications to agenda four
  • Stability analysis using various Numerical Methods
LIST OF PUBLICATIONS

  1. Juma Charles Membo, Manyanga David Ondiek and Gathia Patricia Wanjiru (2020). Radiation of Linear Waves for a Heaving             Rectangular box in shallow waters. International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research Volume 11, Issue 3,pp 1051 - 1053. ISSN 2229 - 5518.    

  2. Benedict K. Makau, Patricia W. Gathia and David O. Manyanga (2016). Numerical  Simulation of a free surface flow due to a point source, International Journal of  Advanced Scientific and Technical Research, Vol 5 pp73 -84. ISSN 2249 - 9954.

  3. Benedict K. Makau, Patricia W. Gathia and David O. Manyanga (2016). A  Boundary Integral Equation Approach to a free surface flow due to a point source. International Journal of Advanced Scientific and Technical Research, Vol 5 pp 45- 60. ISSN 2249 - 9954.

  4. P. Gathia & John P. Lonyangapuo (2015). Free surface flow in open channels over  complex shapes.  Egerton Journal of science and technology 2014 Journal publications

  5.  Kevin Kinyoro Mburu, Patricia Gathia & Josphat Kwasira(2014). An insight into motivational strategies in enhancing academic staff job satisfaction in selected universities

  6. Kaguchwa J.N., Kwanza J.K. and Gathia P.W.(2013). Secondary Currents and Classification of river Channels, Journal of Applied Mathematics, Vol.4 pp 70- 78. http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/am.2013.41013

  7. Zablon Musyoka, Kewamoi Sogomo & Patricia Gathia(2013). Some Hyndons Generalization to Starretts Method of Solving first order Odes by Lie Group  Symmetry. Advances in Theoretical and Applied Mathematics Vol 8 number 2  pp139 - 152

  8.  Kaguchwa J.N, Kwanza J.K. and Gathia P.W. (2012). Velocity distribution and  meader formation of River Channels, International Journal of Applied Science and Technology, Vol.2 ((9) pp 28 - 39.

  9. Gathia P.W & Lonyangapuo J.K. (2012). Effects of Surface tension over a flow past a flat plate, Egerton Journal of science and technology, vol. 12 pp 45 - 63, ISSN 2073 - 8277.

  10. Gathia P.W. & Lonyangapuo J.K (2008). Solution method for Free surface flow over a raised bottom, Egerton Journal of Science and Technology, Vol 8 pp 216 -  231.  ISSN 2073 - 8277 

  11. Gathia P.W. and Lonyangapuo, J.K. (2007). Free Surface Fluid flows: A case study of Turkwel Hydroelectric power station. Egerton Journal of Science and Technology, Vol. V11 pp 135 - 151

  12.  Gathia P.W.  (2004). Basic Algebra. Mathematics Manual For  Bridging Students, Egerton University, Mathematics Dept.

CONFERENCES & INVITED PRESENTATIONS
  •  2th  Egerton  University International Conference: 27th - 29th March, 2018.  
  • International School on mathematical Epidemiology workshop, Strathmore - University: 1st - 5th September, 2014
  • DAAD Alumni conference, Nairobi, Kenya: 28th - 30th May,2014
  • Mathematical modeling pre- conference and 2nd Strathmore University International - Mathematics Conference: 12th - 16th August 2013
  • Kenya DAAD Scholar Association(KDSA) Bondo University College (BUC) chapter conference: 20th  - 23rd November 2012
  • Corporate Governance Training course for ASK council: 22nd July, 2011
  • Seminar on Skills in Research by DAAD,   Egerton University : 23rd -25th January, 2002
  • Workshop on student  Academic Advising. Egerton University : 23rd -24th July, 2001
  • Teaching methodology course, Egerton University: 25th -27th July, 2001
  • Basic course in conflict  Resolution CCR- Kenya, Egerton University : 27th – 28th  Nov, 2000
  • Career improvement workshop  in mathematics and computer  science Workshop at  Chiromo Campus, Nairobi University: 28th Feb –3rd March,2000                 
  • Mathematics and science Teachers Seminar, Nakuru High school: 12th August – 14th  August, 1991                                                          
TEACHING AREAS

UNDERGRADUATE COURSES

  • GENERAL MATHEMATICS
  • VECTOR ANALYSIS
  • NUMERICAL ANALYSIS 1 & 2
  • FLUID MECHANICS 1 & 2
  • DIFFERENTIAL CALCULUS
  • INTEGRAL CALCULUS
  • ORDINARY DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS 1
  • PARTIAL DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS 1 & 2

MASTERS PROGRAMME

  • GENERAL NUMERICAL ANALYSIS
  • NUMERICAL ANALYSIS FOR CALCULUS
POSTGRADUATE SUPERVISION
MASTERS LEVEL :

M.Sc supervision and Examination

  1. Kevin Kinyoro Mburu. An insight into  motivational strategies in enhancing Nacademic staff job satisfaction in selected universities. MKU, 2014
  2. Charles Membo Juma. Added mass and damping effects due to a rectangular barge at zero forward speed. Egerton University, March 2020
  3. Onesmus Maingi Mutua. Damping and positioning Effects Due to an Offshore Structure for Fluid Flow in a Wave Breaker. Egerton University. Internal Examiner, June 2019.
  4. Zablon Musyoka Mwanzia. Application of Lie Group Symmetry in Solving Some  - Differential Equations. Egerton University. Internal Examiner, 2014
  5. Benedict K. Makau, Numerical Simulation of a Free Surface flow due to a point Source. Egerton University (M.Sc ongoing)
PhD. LEVEL :
  1.  John Njenga Kaguchwa.  Meander Formation and Stability Analysis of Alluvial Rriver Channels. Supervisor, 2013

 

 

OTHER SOCIETIES

2012 - to date:                  Director, Agricultural and Industrial Holdings Ltd(AIH),

                                          Kenya       

2011–  2014:                   Treasurer and council member, Nakuru A.S.K

2001 – todate:              Member, DAAD Alumni

 

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