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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nuclear Science & Technology, University of Nairobi (2016–2025)
Thesis: Structural Health Monitoring with Sleeved Waveguides and Gamma Tomography
Master of Science (MSc) in Nuclear Science & Technology, University of Nairobi (2012–2016)
Thesis: Non-Destructive Testing of Concrete Structures using Rebound Hammer and Profometer 5+ Covermeter
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Physics (First Class Honours), Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (2005–2009)
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), Kijabe Boys High School (2000–2003)
Dr. Wilson Macharia Kairu is a Lecturer in the Department of Electrical and Information Engineering at the University of Nairobi, specializing in nuclear science and non-destructive testing (NDT). His research focuses on advanced structural health monitoring of reinforced concrete using gamma computed tomography (GCT), ultrasonic guided waves, and AI-enhanced imaging techniques.
He has extensive experience in industrial and academic NDT applications, including radiography, ultrasonic testing, and process tomography. Dr. Kairu has led and contributed to several international research projects under the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), focusing on imaging technologies, radiation applications, and AI-driven inspection systems.
His work integrates nuclear instrumentation, signal processing, and machine learning to improve defect detection and structural evaluation in civil and industrial systems. He has published in leading journals such as NDT & E International and Structural Health Monitoring.
- Non-Destructive Testing Society of Kenya (NDT-SK)
- East Africa Association for Radiation Protection (EAARP)
- Kenya Young Generation in Nuclear (KYGN)
Research Interests
- Nuclear Science and Engineering
- Radiation Physics and Dosimetry
- Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
- Gamma Computed Tomography (GCT)
- Ultrasonic Guided Waves and Waveguide Sensors
- Structural Health Monitoring of Reinforced Concrete
- Nuclear Instrumentation and Imaging Systems
- AI and Machine Learning in Imaging and NDT
- Neutron Physics and Applications
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Contacts
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