Dr. John Wahome Profile

   Name of Staff: Dr John Wahome

   Designation/Rank: Senior Lecturer

   Department: Mathematics

   School: Science and Applied Technology

   Email: jwahome@laikipia.ac.ke

         

PERSONAL DETAILS

A    Educational Background/Qualification

  1. PhD in Applied Mathematics, University of Eldoret, Kenya (2012)
  2. Master of Science in Applied Mathematics, Egerton University, Kenya (2002)
  3. Bachelor of Education (Science, Double Mathematics), Egerton University, Kenya (1994)

B    Brief Auto-biography

John Wahome (PhD) has worked in the education sector all his life, amassing valuable experiences as a high school teacher (mathematics), university lecturer (applied mathematics), and now in a university management position (Director of Examinations and Timetabling). His community services include being the pioneering Chairman of the Board of Management at Dedan Kimathi Secondary School (formerly Mung’etho Secondary School) in Nyandarua County. He is also a columnist with one of Kenya’s daily newspapers.

C   Areas of Specialization

  1. Applied Mathematics (Differential Equations, Fluid Mechanics, Applied Computing)
  2. Science pedagogy
  3. Scientific writing

D   Research Interest 

  1. Open Channel Fluid Flow
  2. Modelling
  3. Computer Science

E    All Publications

  1. Ndiritu, John Wahome (2025). “A Conformal Transformation Technique for Mapping an Open Channel Fluid Flow into a Two-Dimensional Plane”. East African Journal of Engineering 8 (1), 74-85. https://doi.org/10.37284/eaje.8.1.2687
  2. John Wahome & John Lonyangapuo (2024). Predicting the Topology of the Submerged Surface of an Open Channel Having a Simple Concave Bottom Obstruction Using the Minimum Total Kinetic Energy Method, Journal of Science and Applied Technology (JSAT, 2024) Vol.1, No.1: ISSN 2791-1926
  3. Francis Mburu & John Wahome (2024). Study of W-8-curvature tensor on Kenmotsu manifold admitting G.T.W.C. (Generalized Tanaka-Webster Connection), International Journal of Statistics and Applied Mathematics, 9 (6B), 99-103. ISSN (Online) ISSN: 2456-1452. https://doi.org/10.22271/maths.2024.v9.i6b.1902
  4. John Wahome (2023). Optimizing a Hybrid Round-bottom triangular Open Channel for Storms. Laikipia University Journal of Science and Applied Technology (JSAT, 2023) Vol,1, N0. 1: ISSN 22791-1926
  5. Dennis Brian Gichuru, John Wahome (2022).  Influence of Tax Compliance Cost on Hostel Owners’ Compliance to Rental Income Tax in Laikipia West Sub County, Kenya. European Journal of Economic and Financial Research, 6(1), ISSN (Online) 2501-9430 http://dx.doi.org/10.46827/ejefr.v6i1.1207
  6. Maseki, T., Kung’u, J. & Wahome J. (2019). Analysis of Selected Factors Influencing Financial Performance of Insurance Companies Listed at the NSE, Kenya. European Journal of Economic and Financial Research  Vol 3, No 5 (2019),  ISSN (Online) 2501-9430
  7. Wahome, J., Bitok, J.K., Lonyangapuo, J.K., Nyamai,B.M., and Kweyu,C. Using Mathematical Efficiency Criterion to Optimize a Triangular Open Channel for Stable Velocity during Storms" Advances and Applications in Fluid Mechanics,17(2): 183-193,2015. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/276383051_Using_mathematical_efficiency_criterion_to_optimize_a_triangular_open_channel_for_stable_velocity_during_storms
  8. Kweyu, C., Nyamai, M., and Wahome, J. Hybrid Crank-Nicolson-Du Fort and Frankel (CN-DF) Scheme for the Numerical Solution of the 2-D Coupled Burgers' System" Applied Mathematical Sciences Journal, 48(8): 2353 - 2361, 2014.
  9. Wahome, J., Bitok, J.K., Lonyangapuo, J.K., Nyamai,B.M., and Kweyu, C. (2014). Optimizing a Trapezoidal Open-channel for Least Velocity Fluctuation during Overflow using Mathematical Efficiency Criterion" 2014. Journal of Applied Mathematical Sciences,8(140):6979-6987. https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=MVXFmMkAAAAJ&authuser=1&citation_for_view=MVXFmMkAAAAJ:u-x6o8ySG0sC
  10. Kweyu, C., Nyamai, M.,and Wahome, J. (2013). Modified Crank-Nicolson Scheme for the Numerical Solution of the 2-D Coupled Burgers' System " American Journal of Mathematics and Mathematical Sciences, 2(2):185-191, 2013. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/263104571_A_MODIFIED_CRANK-NICOLSON_SCHEME_FOR_THE_NUMERICAL_SOLUTION_OF_THE_2-D_COUPLED_BURGERS'_SYSTEM
  11. Lonyangapuo, J. & Wahome, J. (2002). Bridging Mathematics Manual, Vectors and Geometry, 2002. Egerton University Press.

F    Project/Thesis Supervision

Master’s

  1. Titus Maseki (2019). Analysis of Selected Factors influencing Financial Performance of Insurance Companies listed in the Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya. Student. Published MBA research project, Laikipia University.
  2. Irungu David Mwangi (2019). Influence of Micro-finance non-financial services on financial performance of small enterprises in Juja Sub- County, Kenya. Published MBA research project, Laikipia University.
  3. Dennis Brian Gichuru (2019). Influence of capital structure and capital adequacy on profitability of government-based deposit-taking savings and credit co-operatives in Kenya. Published MBA research project, Laikipia University.

G    Scholarly Presentations at Conferences/Workshops/Seminars  

  1. John Wahome (2024). Leveraging IT for Online Court Attendances, Demystifying the Judiciary and Reducing Corruption in Kenya. Published as a newspaper article (https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/ opinion/article/2001491018/online-court-sessions-can-help-boost-legal-literacy-for-kenyans#google_vignette) School of Science and Applied Technology Seminar/Research Workshop. Held on 28th June 2024 at the Main Campus, Laikipia University.
  2. John Wahome (2023). Optimizing a Hybrid Round-bottom triangular Open Channel for Storms. Laikipia University, 5th Biennial International Conference. Theme: Climate Change Conversation: From Realities to Transformative Actions. Held from 24th To 26th May 2023 at Laikipia University, Main Campus.
  3. John Wahome (2023). Bridging Vast Knowledge Gap among GMO Stakeholders will make Raging Debate Healthier. Published as a newspaper article. (https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/ opinion/article/2001465446/ bridging-vast-knowledge- gap-will-make-raging-GMO-debate-healthier). Kenya University Biotech Consortium Conference (KUBICO). Held on 14th December 2022 and 17th February 2023 at the Serena Hotel, Nairobi.
  4. Chacha, B.K. & Wahome, J.N. (2021) - Life After the Camps: Transitional Justice, Children and Youth Rehabilitation in Kenya. McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, Center for Human Rights and Transformative Justice, Confronting Atrocity Conference. Held on July 29, 2021, at McMaster University.

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