Robinson Musembi: Curriculum Vitae

NAME	Robinson Juma Musembi
ADDRESS	P.O. Box 8334 GPO 00100 Nairobi, Kenya Tel:. 0733-77 88 52 Email: rmusembi@excite.com Siafu2001@yahoo.com
NATIONALITY	Kenyan
MARITAL STATUS	Single
RELIGION	Christian
DATE OF BIRTH	29th October, 1971

LANGUAGES
SPOKEN/WRITTEN	Kamba, Swahili; and English

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

UNIVERSITY	Masters of Science (Physics) Awarded M.Sc. (Physics) at graduation ceremony held at the University of Nairobi on 4th Nov. 2002. University of Dar es Salaam (Jun 2000 – Mar 2001) experimental research work. University of Nairobi (Oct. 1998 – June 2000) Course work, examination and proposal for research work. Bachelor of Science (Physics) University of Nairobi (1993 - 1997) B.Sc. Physics Major, Second Class Honours, Upper Division.
HIGH SCHOOL	St. Charles Lwanga School (1988 - 1991) Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E) obtained B- (minus), 81/120 points.
PRIMARY SCHOOL	Kitungati Primary School (1979 - 1987) Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (K.C.P.E) obtained 62/72 points.

PROJECTS DONE

POSTGRADUATE

1. THESIS
Degradation Studies of Multilayer Coatings Exhibiting Angular Dependent Transmittance (The work involved experimental study of durability of grown thin film multilayers, which can be used in energy efficient static smart windows).
2. PROJECT
Advanced Lab. Techniques: Thin Film Thickness Measurement Using Density and Tolansky Method (This involved comparing thickness measured by density method to that obtained from silver modified Newton rings.)

UNDERGRADUATE

PROJECT
Superconductivity (This involved a detailed theoretical study of superconducting elements and compounds, their characteristics and application in real life.

SEMINARS/ COLLEGES/ CONFERENCES ATTENDED

1.	International Solar Energy Society (ISES), Solar World Congress, Götenborg, Sweden, 14th – 19th June 2003, presented poster, appears under abstract number P87.
2.	Workshop on Physics Education in Kenya: Trends and Challenges, Kenyatta University, (Nairobi), 13th – 14th Sep. 2001. Organized by The Kenya Physical Society (KPS).
3.	Sixth College on Thin Film Technology, University of Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam Tanzania (Presented paper). July 24 – August 4, 2000.
4.	Fifth College on Material Science and Device Technology, University of Nairobi, Nairobi (Participant).

PAPERS/ CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS

1.	Degradation Studies of Multilayer Coatings Exhibiting Angular Dependent Transmittance, Proceedings, Sixth College on Thin Film Technology, University of Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
2.	Poster (Physics Department University of Nairobi) Degradation Studies of Multilayer Coatings Exhibiting Angular Dependent Transmittance.

OTHER EXAMINATIONS DONE

1.	Graduate Record Examination (GRE): Verbal 610 (87%), Quantitative 730 (80%), Analytical 500 (35%).
2.	Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): 260/300

PROFFESIONAL SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP

Kenya Physical Society (K.P.S). This is an association of Kenyan physicists.

WORKING EXEPERIENCE

1998 (OCTOBER - PRESENT)	UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI Graduate Assistant in Physics Department appointed in October 2002. Prior to this worked as demonstrator in physics Lab. during my M.Sc. study i.e. from Oct. 98
1998 (JUNE – OCT.)	COLLEGENET KENYA Collegenet is an overseas colleges/ universities placement agency and counseling centre.
1998 (JAN. – JUNE.)	MATHS AND SCIENCE ACADEMY Assistant teacher, duties involved teaching KCSE/GCE Mathematics and Physics and A level mathematics.
1992 (JAN. – DEC.)	KALUWORKS LTD (MOMBASA) Casual employee. Worked in various jobs in kettleshop section (aluminium section).

FUTURE CAREER AMBITIONS

To work in situation calling for total dedication, creativity, implementation of projects and decision-making. I am used to working under pressure and during odd hours.

HOBBIES

Reading novels, comics and materials dealing with science of astronomy; watching movies and science channels; internet surfing; listening to music; and I also like art and design.

RESPONSIBILITIES

ON CAMPUS	I was treasurer of NUMA (Nairobi University Meteorological Association) 1996 – 1997.
SECONDARY SCHOOL	Chairman of Drawing and Writers club.
OTHER SKILLS	COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office User Specialist. Programmes; (MathsCAD); Good in Calligraphy;

REFEREES

1.	PROF. BENARD O. ADUDA DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI P.O. BOX 30197 GPO NAIROBI 00100 TEL. 254 020 4447552; FAX. 254 020 4449616
2.	PROF. JOSEPH OTIENO MALO DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI P.O. BOX 30197, TEL 254-020-4447552,FAX 254-020-4449616 NAIROBI
3.	DR. JULIUS M. MWABORA PHYSICS DEPARTMENT UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI P.O. BOX 30197, TEL. 254-020-447552,FAX 254-020-449616 NAIROBI