Prof. Stephen Kimani
Associate Professor in Computer Science
Computer Science Expert | Researcher | Academic | Consultant
Director of ICT at JKUAT
About
I am a Computer Science expert, researcher, academic, and consultant. I have held key positions in academia and research, including serving as an ICT Research Scientist at CSIRO (Australia) and a post-doctoral researcher at Sapienza University of Rome (Italy). My academic qualifications include a PhD in Computer Engineering, an MSc in Global Computing (Bristol, UK), and a BSc in Mathematics & Computer Science (JKUAT, Kenya). I also hold a Graduate Certificate in Commercialisation from the University of Tasmania, Australia. My research interests include Human-Computer Interaction, Data Analytics, and Information Visualization.
Research Focus
Human-Computer Interaction, Data Analytics, and Information Visualization
Biography
I am an Associate Professor in Computer Science at JKUAT and the Director of ICT at the university. Previously, I served as the Director/Dean of the School of Computing and Information Technology at JKUAT. My research focuses on Human-Computer Interaction, Information Visualization, Data Analytics, Online Social Networks, and User Modeling. Over the years, I have been involved in ICT projects across Europe, Australia, Kenya, Uganda, Malawi, and Rwanda. I have contributed extensively to international journals, conferences, and program committees, shaping the global discourse on technology and innovation.
Education & Qualifications
PhD Computer Engineering, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy; MSc in Global Computing (Bristol, UK); BSc in Mathematics & Computer Science (JKUAT, Kenya); Graduate Certificate in Commercialisation (University of Tasmania, Australia)
Specialization
Human-Computer Interaction, Information Visualization, Data Analytics, Online Social Networks, and User Modeling