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Eng Prof. A. N. Gitau

Eng Prof. A. N. Gitau is an Agricultural Engineer (Registered with Engineers Board of Kenya) with over 30 years of academic and practical experience in: Agricultural Mechanization and infrastructure (Water; Irrigation and In-built) Development; Water Harvesting Technologies; Environment; Renewable Energies; Conservation Agriculture Technologies and Power and Machinery Engineering. He has held various positions which include: Lecturer and Head of Department of Science and Technology, Kenya Industrial Training Institute (KITI) – Ministry of Trade and Industry (1997-2001); Lecturer and Ag.

Eng. Prof. A. N. Gitau

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CURRICULUM VITAE

(Last updated: November 12, 2021)

Publications

2020

Kirawa, LS, Gitau AN, GATARI MJ. 2020. Comparative Evaluation of the Chemical Composition of Biogas Digestate Slurries Under Varying Feedstocks.. volume 6((1))

Joselyne, NM, Waweru M, Gitau AN, Alphonse U, Patrick M. 2020. Evaluating Anaerobic Digestion Technology in Reducing the Quantity of Solid Waste: Case of Kigali Dumpsite. . Journal of Geoscience and Environment Protection. 8(ISSN: 2327-4344):204-220.

Ndisya, J, D. M, Kulig B, A. G, Hensel O, Sturm B. 2020. Hot air drying of Purple fleshed Cocoyam (Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott) slices: Optimization of drying conditions for improved product quality and energy savings. Elsevier limited.

Mutuli, GP, Mbuge DO, Gitau AN. 2020. Mathematical modelling, moisture transport, Shrinkage and nutrient content properties in Drying selected African leafy vegetables..

Gitau, AN, Mbuge DO, Mutuli GP. 2020. Convective Drying Modelling Approaches: A Review for Herbs, Vegetables, and Fruits. Journal of Biosystems Engineering. South Korea;. Journal of Biosystems Engineering. South Korea;. Vol. 45(ISSN 2234-1862):197-212.

2019

Mwonga, NK, Gitau AN, Mutua JM, Mwangi ST. 2019. Optimization of Specific Draft Requirement and Hitch Length for an Animal Drawn Sub-Soiler: A Case of SandyClay Loam Soils.. Open Journal of Optimization. Volume 8:83-99.

2018

Gitau, AN, Wilba SN, Mbuge DO, Mwangi ST. 2018. , ., .and (2018). Modelling variable cost of Tractors. A case study of ten tractor models in Juba Southern Sudan.. AMA Spring. Volume 49(2. ISSN 0084-5841.):104-111.

Mwangi, ST, Gitau AN, Muchiri G. 2018. Effect of Chisel Ploughing on Physical and Mechanical Soil Properties on a Maize Cropped Field. . International Journal of Emerging Technology and Advanced Engineering. Volume 8(ISSN 2250-2459 Issue 11)

2014

N., GA, Njoroge BNK, O. OJP. 2014. Effects of Water Application Levels on Growth Characteristics and Soil Water Balance of Tomatoes in Greenhouse. International Journal of Engineering Innovation & Research. Volume 3(Issue3):ISSN:2277-5668.

2013

Gitau A. N., Mboya P. O, Njoroge B. N. K., M. M. 2013. Optimizing the Performance of a Manually Operated Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea) Decorticator.. Open Journal of Optimization. 2(March):26-32.ojop_optimizing_the_performance_of_a_manually_operated_groundnut.pdf

2012

Njoroge., B.N.K; Gitau, MOAN; JM;. 2012. Quantitative structure-activity relationship biodegradability modeling in biofiltration of petroleum volatile organic compounds..

Gakungu, N. K., Gitau A. N., K.; NBN, W. KM. 2012. Solid waste management in Kenya; A case study of Public Technical Training Institutions.. ICASTOR Journal of Engineering. 5:3(ISSN-0974-407X):127-138.

Kimani P.K., Njoroge B. N. K., Gitau A. N.. 2012. Use of UASB reactor in treatment of Dairy industry wastewater in New KCC Kitale factory, Kenya. ICASTOR Journal of Engineering. 5:2(ISSN-0974-407X.):111-125.

2011

Gichuhi, S, N.; GA, J.M.; M, K.K. K, M.K. M. 2011. Distributed Generation of Green Electricity for Sustainable Rural Electrification in Kenya. . ICASTOR journal of engineering.. Vol. 4. No.1 (ISSN-0974-407X):65-77..

Mutai, E.B.K., Gitau A. N., D.O. M, Otieno P. O.. 2011. Simulation of the microclimate in poultry structures in Kenya.. Research Journal of Applied Science, Engineering and Technology . 3 (7):579-588.

Kinyanjui, B.K., N. GA, K M’oli.M. 2011. Power development planning model in East Africa. Journal of strategic planning for energy and the environment.. Taylor and Francis group. . Vol. 31:( ISSN: 1546-0126):43-55..

2010

Mganilwa, Z.M; Kasisira, GLL; AN. 2010. Mechanization status in the Lake Victoria Basin of East Africa.

Gitau, AN, Mutai EBK, Aganda AA, Karuri GE. 2010. Dynamic modeling of Temperatures in Poultry Structures. Website

Gitau, AN. 2010. Technical Manual In Conservation Agriculture.

Gitau A. N.. 2010. Technical Manual : Groundnut Production - ISBN: 978 9966 1533 5 7. , Nairobi: Sustainable Agriculture Information Initiative

N., GA. 2010. Technical Manual : Organic Pineapple Production - ISBN: 978 9966 1533 7 1. , Nairobi: Sustainable Agriculture Information Initiative

Gitau A. N.. 2010. Technical Manual : Certification of Organic Products - ISBN: 978 9966 1533 2 6. , Nairobi: Sustainable Agriculture Information Initiative

N., GA. 2010. Technical Manual : Agro Forestry Practices - ISBN: 978 9966 1533 1 9. , Nairobi: Sustainable Agriculture Information Initiative

N., GA. 2010. Technical Manual : Farmer Field School (FFS) Approach - ISBN: 978 9966 1533 4 0. , Nairobi: Sustainable Agriculture Information Initiative

Gitau A. N.. 2010. Technical Manual : Integrated Agriculture Systems - ISBN: 978 9966 1533 9 5. , Nairobi: Sustainable Agriculture Information Initiative

Gitau A. N.. 2010. Technical Manual - Nine-Seeded Hole Technique - ISBN: 978 9966 1533 6 4. , Nairobi: Sustainable Agriculture Information Initiative

Gitau, A.N., K. N. 2010. Technical Manual : Soil and Water Conservation - ISBN: 978 9966 1533 8 8. , Nairobi: Sustainable Agriculture Information Initiative

2010. Technical Manual in Conservation Agriculture - ISBN: 978 9966 1533 0 2. Conservation Agriculture. , Nairobi: Sustainable Agriculture Information Initiative

Gitau, A.N.. 2010. Mechanical Behaviour of Hardsetting Soils, The critical state soil mechanics approach to soil tillage. ISBN: 978-3-8433-7027-1. Mechanical Behaviour of Hardsetting Soils. , Nairobi: LAMBAERT publishers

MIAGRI Republic of Rwanda, Gitau A. N.. 2010. Rwanda irrigation Masterplan (RIMP). 240 p. ISBN: 978-92-9059-278-5.. , Nairobi: World Agroforestry Centre

Gitau, A.N., Ali A.A., Hassan M.A., Gumbe L.O. Gichuki NN. 2010. Household solid waste generation and management practices in Nairobi.. Journal of waste management. Elsevier.. 30:1752-1755.

Gitau, A.N., L. K, Mganilwa ZM. 2010. Mechanization status in the lake Victoria of East Africa.. AJAE.. Vol. 1(5):(ISSN-1836-9448):160-164.

2008

Mwea, Sixtus Kinyua; Gitau, GAN; LO. 2008. Mechanical Behavior of a Hard-Setting Luvisol Soil as Influenced by Soil Water and Effective Confining Stress..

Akendo I.C.O., Gumbe LO, Gitau AN. 2008. Dewatering and drying characteristics of water hyacinth (Eichhornia Crassipes) petiole. Part I: Dewatering characteristics. . Agricultural engineering international the CIGR E-journal.. X(Manuscript FP 070)

Akendo I.C.O., Gumbe LO, Gitau AN. 2008. Dewatering and drying characteristics of water hyacinth (Eichhornia Crassipes) petiole. Part II: Drying characteristics. . Agricultural engineering international the CIGR E-journal. X (Manuscript FP 07033.)

2007

Gitau, AN, Gumbe LO. 2007. Transition from brittle failure to ductile flow in an irrigatable sandy soil. . Discovery and Inovation journal. . 19 No. 2 . (1015 – 079X):Pg.140-146.

NJOROGE, DRGITAUAYUB. 2007. Gitau, J. M., Riechi A.R.O. ,Gitau, A.N. (2007). Effects of Students. IEE Journal in Engineering, Science and Education, Vol. & (NO) vol. 7, no. 2, pp. pp. 81-87. : Academic Journals Abstract

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2006

NJOROGE, DRGITAUAYUB. 2006. Gitau, A.N., Gumbe, L.O., Mwea S.K. (2006). Transition from Brittle Failure to Ductile Flow of a luvisol Soil. European Journal of Soil Science. In press.. IEE Journal in Engineering, Science and Education, Vol. & (NO) vol. 7, no. 2, pp. pp. 81-87. : Academic Journals Abstract

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NJOROGE, DRGITAUAYUB,.O PROFGUMBELAWRENCE. 2006. Gitau, A. N., Gumbe, L. O., Biamah E. K. Influence of soil water on stress-strain behaviour of a compacting soil in semi-arid Kenya. Soil and Tillage Res. 89 (2006): 144-154 ; Elsevier B.V. The Netherlands.. IEE Journal in Engineering, Science and Education, Vol. & (NO) vol. 7, no. 2, pp. pp. 81-87. : Academic Journals Abstract

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2005

Gitau, AN, Gumbe LO. 2005. Mechanical behaviour of hard setting soils of semi-arid Kenya. In: Proceedings of the 3rd, World Congress on Conservation Agriculture, Nairobi Kenya. Linking production, livelihoods and conservation., 3rd -7th Oct.. World Congress on Conservation Agriculture. , Nairobi

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