Department: Mathematics and Actuarial
Address: P.O. Box 43844 , 00100 Nairobi,Kenyatta University
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Position: Senior Lecturer
Area of Specialization: Applied Mathematics
Research Interest: Disease Modeling
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=WxHa2JkAAAAJ&hl=en
ORCID NO: orcid.org/0000-0002-0559-224X
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Dr. Kennedy Otieno Awuor is a Senior Lecturer in the department of mathematics, school of pure and applied sciences. He holds a masters of Science degree in applied mathematics from Kenyatta University. He also holds a Bachelor of education (science) from the same university. He teaches mathematics to undergraduate  and masters students. His area of specialization is applied mathematics. His research interest is Numerical simulation of fluid flow in an enclosure.

Qualification: PhD , Kenyatta University. Thesis title: "Numerical simulation of natural turbulent convection in an enclosure." Bed (Science), Msc in Applied mathematics

Publications

Referenced Journals

  • 2024:  Mathematical Modelling Of The Impact Of Misinformation On The Spread Of Covid-19. John Thiongo, Kennedy Awuor. IOSR Journal of Mathematics (IOSR-JM) ISSN: 2278-0661, Vol 20 (3) 2024.
  •  2023: Modelling Natural Turbulence of a Fluid in a 3-D Enclosure using Finite Difference Method and SIMPLEC Method. B. N. Mutua , J. K. Kimunguyi , K. O. Awuor . European Modern Studies Journal: ISSN 2522-9400 Vol 6(6) 2023.
  •  2023: Validation of Turbulent Natural Modelling of Fluid in a 3-D Enclosure using SIMPLEC Method and K-Ɛ Model. B. N. Mutua, J. K. Kimunguyi , K. O. Awuor . European Modern Studies Journal: ISSN 2522-9400 Vol 6(6) 2023.
  •  2023: Modeling Jiggers’ Infestation With Incomplete Recoveries Incorporating The Flea Population In Muranga County, Kenya,Arthur Agutu, Kennedy Awuor, Nancy Matendechere Imbusi.IOSR Journal of economics and Finance.ISSN:2321-5933 Vol 14(3) 2023.
  •  2023: Numerical Simulation of Natural Turbulent Convection With Vorticity Vector Formulation, Otulo Onyango Flentinus, Awuor Kennedy Otieno, IOSR Journal of Mathematics,ISSN; 2278-5728 Vol 19(3) 2023,
  •  2023: Effects of Thermal Radiation and Chemical Reaction on Hydromagnetic Fluid Flow in a Cylindrical Collapsible Tube with an Obstacle. Nictor Mwamba,Jeconia O. Abonyo, Kennedy O. Awuor. Hindawi; International journal of mathematics and mathematical sciences vol 2023.
  •  2023: Pressure Performance Equation of a Horizontal Well in a Completely Bounded Isotropic Reservoir. Bakary L. Marong, Phineas R. Kiogora ,Kennedy O. Awuor. International Journal of Advances in Applied Mathematics and Mechanics(IJAAMM). ISSN: 2347-2529 Vol 10 (3) 2023.
  • 2022:Well Test Analysis of a Horizontal Well in a Completely Bounded Isotropic Reservoir. Bakary L. Marong,Phineas R. Kiogora ,Kennedy O. Awuor. . International Journal of Mathematics Trends and Technology; ISSN: 2231-5373 .Vol 68(8),2022.
  • 2022: Mathematical Modelling of Diabetes with Constant Hospitalisation Rate in Kenya; Robert N Andima, Winifred N Mutuku, Nyabadza Farai, Kennedy Awuor, Abayomi Oke ,Belinda N Juma. Applied mathematics 2022, Vol 12(2): 40-50
  • 2022: Robert Nyatundo Andima, Winifred Nduku Mutuku, Nyabadza Farai, Kennedy Awuor, Abayomi Samuel Oke. Impact of Fixed Allocation of
    Health Resources on Diabetes in Kenya: Mathematical Modelling Approach. Advances in Applied Sciences.Vol. 7(4) 2022, 125-134.
  • 2022: Mathematical Modelling of Diabetes under a Constrained Hospitalisation Resources Robert N. Andima, Winifred N. Mutuku, Nyabadza Farai, Kennedy Awuor, Abayomi Samuel Oke.Open access Library journal ISSN:2333-9721,Vol 9(10) ,2022.
  • 2022: S. G. Musyoki O. Awuor J. K. Kimunguyi. Validation of Turbulence Convection in a 3-D Enclosed Chamber by Use of k-ω Model and SIMPLEC. European Modern Studies Journal. SSN 2522-9400.Vol 6(3) 2022.
  •  2022: EO Jobunga, JK Mutembei, KO Awuor. Multipole infinite series expansion of the Coulomb repulsion term using analytical spherical Bessel-like functions AIP Advances 12 (7), 2022.
  • 2022: Fast Solution for the Nonlinear Schrodinger Equation in Optical Fibers by the Reduced Basis Method. Pa Mahmud Kah, Phineas Roy Kiogora , Kennedy Awuor, Churchill Saoke. International Journal of Mathematics Trends and Technology (IJMIT),68(1),101-114.2022
  • 2022: Nzomo, Timothy Kitungu, Stephen Ezizanami Adewole, Kennedy Otieno Awuor, and Daniel Okang’A. Oyoo. "Performance of a horizontal well in a bounded anisotropic reservoir: Part I: Mathematical analysis." Open Engineering 12, no. 1 (2022): 17-28.
  • 2021: Clementine Kaluki Mutua, Kennedy Awuor, Emily Nafula John : A Numerical of Turbulent natural convection in a rectangular enclosure with localized heating and cooling. Paper published in International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR) ISSN 2319-7064 Vol 10(9),2021
  • 2021: Nzomo T. N, Adewole S. E, Awuor K. O, Oyoo D. O: Mathematical Description Of A Bounded Oil Reservoir With A Horizontal Well: Late time flow Period. Paper Published in African Journal Of Pure And Applied Sciences (AJPAS). ISSN: 2710-0758 Vol 2(1),2021.
  • 2021: Nzomo T. N, Adewole S. E, Awuor K. O, Oyoo D. O: Mathematical Description Of A Bounded Oil Reservoir With A Horizontal Well: Early time flow Period. Paper Published in African Journal Of Pure And Applied Sciences (AJPAS). ISSN: 2710-0758 Vol 2(1),2021. .
  • 2020:A Gikundi, Awuor Kennedy,Stephen Karanja:A Numerical Study Of Turbulent Natural Convection In A Rectangular Enclosure Heated From Below. Paper Published in German Journal of Advanced Scientific Research (GJASR). Vol 3(3),2020
  • 2020: Mutili Peter, Adewole Stephen, Awuor Kennedy,Oyoo Daniel: A Mathematical Model for Pressure Distribution in a Bounded Oil Reservoir Subject to Single-Edged and Bottom Constant Pressure. Paper Published in Journal of Mathematics (IOSR-JM). ISSN:2278-5728 Vol 16(4),2020.
  • 2020:Mutili Peter ,Adewole Stephen, Awuor Kennedy,Oyoo Daniel:Effects of Fluid and Reservoir Characteristics on Dimensionless Pressure and Derivative of a Horizontal Well in a Bounded Oil Reservoir with Simultaneous Single Edge and Bottom Water Drive. Paper Published in Journal of Mathematics (IOSR-JM).ISSN:2278-5728 Vol 16(5),2020.
  • 2020:Emily Nafula,Kennedy Awuor:Numerical simulation of turbulent natural convective heat transfer in a rectangular enclosure using the Paper published in International Journal of scientific Research and Innovative Technology (IJSRIT),ISSN 2313-3759 Vol 7(3),2020
  • 2020:K.J.Kimunguyi, F.KGatheri, K.O.Awuor: Modelling Turbulent natural convection using the staggered grid and Simplec method. Paper published in International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology (IJISRT),ISSN 2456-2165 Vol 5(5),2020
  • 2020:Kimunguyi,K.J.,Awuor,K.O,Gatheri,F.K:Modelling Turbulent natural convection using the staggered grid and . Paper published in European modern studies Journal ,ISSN 2522-9400 Vol 4(2),2020
  • 2019:Josphat Kiplagat Kiprop,Kennedy Awuor:Modelling of natural turbulent convection in an enclosure with localized heating. Paper published in Journal of Statistics and Actuarial Research (IPRJB) ISSN 2518-881 (X) Vol 2(1),2019
  • 2018:Mercy Muia, Kennedy Awuor: Numerical simulation of turbulent natural convection of air in a rectangular enclosure. Paper published in the World Journal of Natural Sciences Research (JNSR) ISSN 2224-3186(P), ISSN 2225-0921(O) Vol 8(6), 2018
  • 2018:Ngesa Ochola, Kennedy Awuor,Jeconia Okello,Mark Kimathi: Heat and Mass Transfer Past a Semi-Infinite Vertical Porous Plate in MHD Flows in Turbulent Boundary Layer. Paper published in the World Journal of Research and Review (WJRR) ISSN 2455-3956(P), Vol 6(2), 2018
  • 2017: Ngesa Ochola, Kennedy Awuor,Jeconia Okello,Mark Kimathi: Dynamics of MHD Heat and Mass Transfer Past a Semi-Infinite Vertical Porous Plate in a Turbulent Boundary Layer. Paper Published in the International Journal of Research in Informational and Technology (IJRIT) ISSN 2001-5569, Vol 1(2), 2017.
  • 2017: Kennedy Awuor, Michael Gatitu. Numerical Simulation of Natural Convection In Rectangular enclosures. Paper Published in the International Journal for Innovative Research In Multidisciplinary Field. ISSN 2455-0620, Vol 3(7), 2017.
  • 2017: Mutili Peter , Kennedy Awuor. A numerical study of turbulent natural convection In a square enclosure using a two- equation turbulent model. Paper Published in the Asian Journal of Mathematics and Computer Research.ISSN 2395-4205(P), ISSN 2395-4213(O) Vol 21(3), 127-144,2017
  • 2017: Nzomo Timothy, Kennedy Awuor: A numerical study of turbulent natural convection In rectangular enclosure using a two- equation turbulent model. Article in press.
  • 2016: Paul Wanjau, Francis Gatheri ,Kennedy Awuor: Comparision of convergence of Adomian decomposition method and fourth order Runge-Kutta method. Paper published in the Asian Journal of Mathematics and Computer Research (AJMCR) ISSN 2395-4205(P), ISSN 2395-4213(O) Vol 13(3), 152-161,2016
  • 2015: Jaconia Okello, Nancy Imbusi, Kennedy Awuor, Albert Kalal, Christopher Onchaga: A viscous incompressible heat generating fluid flow past an infinite porous plate with radiation absorption. Paper published in the International Journal of Scientific engineering and research (IJSER) ISSN 2347-3878 Vol 3(10), 51-65, 2015.
  • 2015: Jaconia Okello, Albert Kalal, , Kennedy Awuor, Nancy Imbusi, Christopher Onchaga: A parallel heat and mass transfer invariable viscousity hydromagnetic steady flow between two horizontal plates with energy dissipation. Paper published in the Standard International Journal (the SIJ) transactions on computer science engineering and its applications (CSEA) ISSN 2321-2381, Vol 3(6), 68-76,2015
  • 2014: Winne Mutuku, Samuel Kithome,Kennedy Awuor:Analysis of MHD thermal boundary layer flow of nanofluids over a convectively heated moving flat plate. Jounal of fluid and thermal sciences, vol 2(1),1-19,2014

Book chapter

Conferences/Seminars/ Workshops

 Seminars/Workshops/Schools Attended/participated:

  • June 28th -30th  June 2023: The 4th Virtual International Multidisciplinary Conference. Lukenya University School of Agriculture, Technical Studies and Natural Sciences
  • June 19th -23rd 2017 The 4th Strathmore international mathematics conference. Strathmore University, Nairobi, Kenya.
  • June 12th -16th 2017 The Second Kenyatta University workshop on Mathematical modeling, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya
  • September 26th -30th 2016, International Schools On Dynamical Systems In Biological Science, Strathmore University.
  • 6th – 19th June 2015.The Second Kenyatta University International Mathematics Conference. Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya
  • September 1st -5th 2014 International Schools On Mathematical Epidemiology, Strathmore University.
  • 17th – 21st June 2013.The First Kenyatta University Mathematical Modeling Workshop. Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya
  • 23rd -27th July 2012 Mathematical Biology Workshop. International Mathematics Research Meeting. Strathmore University.
  • 8th – 10th June 2011. The First Kenyatta University international Mathematics Conference. Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya.
  • 10th – 14th August 2010 1St East African Regional Scientific conference for School of Pure and Applied Sciences, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya.
  • 26th August -4th Sept. 2009 Data Analysis workshop and conference held in Mathematics Dept. Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya.

Administration and Responsibilities  

  • Member of a University committee
  • Coordinator Continuing Education Programme (CEP)                2022 To date
  •  Academic Advisor
  • Acting Chairman                                                                        3rd   - 10th February 2021
  • Advisory Board Member of Journal of Pure and Applied sciences (AJPAS)-Feb 2020
  • Member of school development committee
  • Member of School collaboration committee
  • Acting Chairman                                                                   May 2014 – July 2014
  • Department of Mathematics, Kenyatta University
  • Departmental Examinations Coordinator- Mathematics Dept. Sept 2014 – Sept 2018
  • Member of SPASS strategic plan committee.
  • Member of Departmental AD-HOC committee on new programs
  •  Member of Departmental board of post graduates

Community Engagement

  • Chairman Board of Trustee Kenvesity Sacco              January 2024-to date
  • Board of Directors-Kenversity Sacco                               April 2022-to date
  • BOM-Homa Bay High School                                         April 2022-to date
  • BOM-Nyalkinyi Mixed Secondary School April 2022-to date
  • PTA-BURU BURU girls Secondary school                   March 2023-to date
  • Chairman –Mathematics Welfare                                     Jan 2021-to date
  • Treasurer-CAANAN Court Residents                          August 2021-to date
  • Chairman, BOM Chiga Mixed  Sec School                     Oct 2015- 2022
  •  BOG Member –  Chiga Mixed Secondary School           2012- Oct 2015
  • DEB Member – Homa Bay District                                             2008- 2013
  • Trustee – JOKANYANAM (KU)                                     July 2015 – 2017
  • Patron – Chiga Village Bursary Committee May 2006 – 2019
  • Chairman, Nairobi-Chiga Welfare Association                Dec 2013 – to date