Dr. Peter N. Mwangi

Dr. Peter N. Mwangi

Lecturer-Technology Education-Electrical and Electronics
pngugi@mut.ac.ke

Biography

Dr. Peter N Mwangi, PhD, is the Chair of the Department of Education and Technology. With a doctorate in Technology Education, Dr. Mwangi has an extensive academic and leadership background in the field. They have dedicated their career to advancing technology and engineering Education, with a particular interest in exploring innovative approaches to the teaching-learning process in these fields. As a department chair, Dr. Mwangi oversees curriculum development, collaborations, and research initiatives, all aimed at enhancing educational methodologies through technological advancements. Their leadership is marked by a commitment to fostering an environment that encourages both theoretical and practical exploration of technology’s role in modern education.

Education

  • 2018 - 2022: PhD in Technology Education (Electrical and Electronics Engineering) - Murang’a University of Technology
  • 2013-2016: M.Sc. in (Electronics and instrumentation) - Kenyatta University
  • 2001-2005: Bachelor of Technology Education (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) - Moi University

Publications

  1.  Mwangi, P. N., Muriithi, C. M., & Agufana, P. B. (2023). The Impact of Robotic Activities to Secondary School Students’ Interest in Physics in Kenya. International Journal of Computer Application Technology and Research (Vol. 12, Issue 1,pp. 53-59) https://doi.org/ 10.7753/ijcatr1201.1008
  2. Mwangi, P. N., Muriithi, C. M., & Agufana, P. B. (2022). Exploring the benefits of Educational Robots in STEM Learning: A Systematic Review. In International Journal of Engineering and Advanced Technology (Vol. 11, Issue 6, pp. 5–11). Blue Eyes Intelligence Engineering and Sciences Engineering and Sciences Publication – BEIESP. https://doi.org/10.35940/ijeat.f3646.0811622
  3. Mwangi, P. N., Muriithi, C. M., & Agufana, P. B. (2022). Integration of Robotic Activities in STEM and Its Effect to Students' Perception of the Subjects. International Journal of Novel Research in Education and Learning, 9(4), 82–90. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7016736
  4. Mwangi, . N., Muriithi, C. M., & Agufana. P.B (2022). Development of Educational Robotics Activities for Secondary School Students to Promote Interest in Engineering Career Path. In International Journal of Soft Computing and Engineering (Vol. 12, Issue 3, pp. 12–19). Blue Eyes Intelligence Engineering and Sciences Engineering and Sciences Publication – BEIESP. https://doi.org/10.35940/ijsce.c3580.0712322
  5. Mwangi, P., Mwangi, E., & M., P. (2016). A Low Cost Water Meter System based on the Global System for Mobile Communications. In International Journal of Computer Applications (Vol. 142, Issue 12, pp. 7–12). Foundation of Computer Science.https://doi.org/10.5120/ijca2016909945