Professional Bio:

Dr. Solomon Namaswa is a Lecturer in the Department of Physics at Multimedia University of Kenya where currently serves as the Chair of Department. He is a dedicated physicist with expertise in geothermal energy systems, reservoir modeling, geophysics, and artificial intelligence applications in energy systems.

He has over a decade of experience in teaching, research, and academic leadership. His research focuses on sustainable energy systems development, geothermal reservoir evaluation and machine learning applications in geoscience. He is actively involved in interdisciplinary research integrating physics, data science, and energy technology to address real world energy challenges in Kenya and beyond.

Dr. Namaswa has supervised several postgraduate students and led competitive research grants in areas such as AI driven medical imaging systems and geothermal field characterization. His competencies include scientific computing, geophysical data analysis, energy modeling, machine learning in applied physics research.

Academic Qualifications

1. PhD in Physics (Energy Technology), Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya
2. MSc in Energy Technology (Geothermal Energy), Dedan Kimathi University of Technology, Kenya
3. BSc in Physics, Moi University, Kenya

Research Interests

1. Geothermal Energy Systems and Reservoir Modelling
2. Artificial Intelligence in Energy and Geoscience Applications
3. Renewable Energy Systems Optimization and Energy Transition
4. Geophysical Methods for Subsurface Imaging and Resource Exploration

Recent Publications/Grants/Awards and Recognitions/Consultancies

1. Hellen, C., Namaswa, S., & James, M. (2025). Gravity Modelling and Structural Characterization of the Korosi–Chepchuk Geothermal Fields. Journal of Geosciences and Geomatics, 13(3), 52–56.
2. Otieno, S. O., Namaswa, S., Musonye, X. (2025). Analysis of Reservoir and Steam Flow Data in Olkaria Domes Geothermal Field. International Journal of Sustainable and Green Energy, 14(3), 195–210.
3. Ngunyi, J. W., Wekesa, D. W., & Namaswa, S. (2024). Energy Savings and Carbon Emission Reduction of Improved Cooking Stoves. Journal of African Interdisciplinary Studies, 8(10), 108–120.
4. Namaswa, S. et al. (2021). Machine Learning Algorithms for Predicting Geothermal Reservoir Temperature. Transactions on Machine Learning and AI, 9(4).
5. Namaswa, S. et al. (2021). Evaluation of Reservoir Subsurface Structures in Olkaria Domes Geothermal Field. IOSR Journal of Applied Geology and Geophysics, 9(1).
6. Namaswa, S. et al. (2021). MT and TM Resistivity Techniques in High-Temperature Geothermal Systems, Olkaria.
7. Rionomakal, E. et al. (2019). Pressure Transients Test Analysis of Well OW-918. International Journal of Scientific Research, 8(8).
8. Namaswa, S. et al. (2018). Natural Radioactivity Systematics in Olkaria Geothermal Field. International Journal of Scientific Research in Science, Engineering and Technology, 4(4), 810–817.
9. Namaswa, S. et al. (2018). Radiation Exposure in Eburru Geothermal Field. International Journal of Scientific Research, 4(1), 841–846.
10. Namaswa, S. (2014). Gravity Variations Across Nakaporon Fault, Korosi Geothermal Prospect Field. International Journal of Science & Technology, 2(8), 121–124.

Google Scholar

https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=nOLWh2YAAAAJ

F.       ORCID iD

https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0830-2241

Contacts

snamaswa@mmu.ac.ke