Profile details
PhD Nuclear Science, UON and IIT Madras
MSc Nuclear Science, UON
BSc Mechanical Engineering, UON
Bio
Dr. John Birir is a Kenyan mechanical engineer and academic with specialization in nuclear science and non-destructive testing (NDT). He is a lecturer at the University of Nairobi, affiliated with both the Department of Electrical and Information Engineering and the Institute of Nuclear Science and Technology.
Dr. Birir earned his BSc in Mechanical Engineering, MSc in Nuclear Science, and PhD in Nuclear Science and Technology from the University of Nairobi. His doctoral research focused on ultrasonic guided wave techniques for super-resolution imaging in NDT applications.
With over 20 years of experience, he has served in various roles including NDT Supervisor and Trainer at SGS Kenya and Mechanical Engineer at the Ministry of Roads and Transportation. His research interests include guided ultrasonics, metamaterials, and radiographic inspection, with several publications in these areas.
In May 2021, Dr. Birir was recognized by the University of Nairobi for his outstanding contributions to research.
Engineers Board of Kenya EBK
Institution of Engineers of Kenya IEK
Nuclear Society of Kenya NSK
Nondestructive Testing Society of Kenya NDTS
American Society for Nondestructive Testing ASNT
Research Interests
Non Destructive Testing
Guided Ultrasonic Waves
Materials Science
Quality Assurance
Nuclear Application Techniques
Radiography
Radiation Protection and Dosimetry
Research Methods
Education Science
Research, Innovation and Enterprises
Manufacturing
Radiopharmaceuticals
Medical Physics
Scholary Link
CV, Email
Contacts
University of Nairobi, Institute of Nuclear Science and Technology, Harry Thuku Road, Nairobi