Ms. Jacinta Okwako | Renewable Energy | Best Researcher Award

Jacinta Okwako at University of Nairobi, Kenya

Jacinta Akoth Okwako is a dynamic and forward-thinking researcher specializing in renewable energy technologies, photoelectrochromic devices, and energy policy analysis. She is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Physics at the University of Nairobi, focusing on the fabrication and characterization of doped tungsten oxide nanoparticles for smart window applications. With over a decade of teaching and research experience, Jacinta brings a multidisciplinary perspective that combines physics, policy, and practical engineering solutions to advance sustainable infrastructure. Her work has been published in leading scientific journals and presented at high-level international conferences, showcasing her as a rising expert in solar-powered intelligent building systems.

🔹Professional Profile:

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🎓Education Background

• Ph.D. in Physics (2020 – Present)
  University of Nairobi, Kenya
  Dissertation: Fabrication and Characterization of Doped Tungsten Oxide Nanoparticles for Photoelectrochromic Device Applications

• M.Sc. in Energy Policy (2016 – 2018)
  Pan African University Institute for Water and Energy Sciences (PAUWES), Algeria
  Dissertation: Assessing Implementation of Energy Efficiency and Management in Industries – A Case of Kenyan Industries

• M.Sc. in Physics (2013 – 2019)
  University of Nairobi, Kenya
  Dissertation: Optical and Electrical Characterization of Cu₂ZnSnS₄ Thin Film Deposited by SILAR Technique

• Bachelor of Education (Science) – Physics & Mathematics (2008 – 2012)
  University of Nairobi, Kenya – Second Class Honors, Upper Division

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (2003 – 2006)
  Moi Forces Academy – Mombasa – Mean Grade: A

💼 Professional Development

Jacinta Okwako is currently a Physics Lecturer at the Kenya Institute of Survey and Mapping since January 2020. She previously served as a Physics and Mathematics teacher at multiple institutions including Windle Trust Kenya (Dadaab Refugee Camp), Kianda School (Nairobi), and Moi Forces Academy (Mombasa). Her teaching background is complemented by active research collaborations with institutions in Korea and international participation in renewable energy conferences and workshops. Her ability to integrate education with applied science highlights her strength as both a mentor and a researcher.

🔬Research Focus

• Photoelectrochromic and Electrochromic Smart Window Technologies

• Doped Nanomaterials for Solar Energy Applications

• Sustainable Building Design and Energy Efficiency

• Thin Film Deposition Techniques

• Energy Policy Implementation and Industrial Energy Management

• Light Modulation and Thermal Control in Materials Science

• Interdisciplinary Renewable Energy Systems

📈Author Metrics:

• Publications in Peer-Reviewed Journals:

  • Energies, Electrochimica Acta, Electrochemistry Communications, and IEEE Nano

• Google Scholar Citations: Data not public, but publications are cited in high-quality, peer-reviewed outlets

• Key Collaborations: With researchers from Korea Institute of Renewable Energy, including co-authored international papers and IEEE conference proceedings

• Notable Research Contributions: Development of co-doped WO₃ and hybrid materials for self-powered smart windows and energy-efficient devices

Awards & Honors

• 3rd Best Poster Presentation Award – SE4A Summer School, Cameroon (2017)

• Participant – Summer School on Renewable Energy, Cologne, Germany (2017)

• Presenter – Solar Energy Materials & Applications Conference, Tunisia (2017)

• Certification – Lay Counselling by KEEP & UKAid (2016)

• Entrepreneurship Workshop Graduate – Kenya School of Monetary Studies (2014)

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