Ojwang, Benson Onyango

Ojwang, Benson Onyango

Ojwang, Benson Onyango
Chairman of Department

School: Engineering and Technology
Department: Electrical, Electronics and Information Engineering
Primary Discipline: Power Systems Engineering and Renewable Energy


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Degrees Awarded:

  • DEng, Tshwane University of Technology – South Africa, 2025
  • MSc (EEE), University of Nairobi, 2020
  • BSc (EEE), University of Nairobi, 2017

Other Credentials/Recognitions & Awards:

Certificate in Project Management – University of Washington, Certificate of mentorship for voluntarily facilitating the UoN Company series program – Industry-Academia Linkages, Certificate of Competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories (ISO/IEC 17025:2017) - Kenya Accreditation Service (KENAS), Vice Chancellor’s Award of Excellence certificate - University of Nairobi, Certificate of A winning Grand Proposal Writing - University of Nairobi, Certificate of Pedagogy, Andragogy and Mentorship Training - University of Nairobi

Current Professional/Scientific Interests, Memberships, and Activities:

  • Graduate Engineer – Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK), 2017 to date
  • Graduate Member – Institute of Engineers of Kenya (IEK), 2018 to date
  • Licensed Electrician – Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), 2018 to date
  • Construction Supervisor – National Construction Authority (NCA), 2018 to date
  • Member – Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2017 to date
  • Reviewer – IEEE PowerAfrica Conference
  • Reviewer – IEEE AFRICON
  • Technical Program Committee Chair – IEEE PAC 2020 – 2021
  • Technical Program Committee Chair – IEEE AFRICON 2023
  • Technical Program Committee Chair – IEEE IMAS 2025

Research, Scholarly, Professional and Scientific Activities

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  1. C. Onyango, B.O. Ojwang, “Solar Power Solution for Telecommunication Industry”, 2023 IEEE AFRICON, Nairobi September 2023.
  2. B.O. Ojwang, P.M. Musau, C.W. Wekesa, A.M. Nyete. “Developing an Environmental Decision Making Model for Optimal Solar and Wind Energy Utilization”, 2020 IEEE PES/IAS PowerAfrica Conference, Nairobi August 2020.
  3. B.O. Ojwang, P.M. Musau, B. Gathuita. “Fast Frequency Control in Multi-Terminal DC Networks”, 2020 IEEE PES/IAS PowerAfrica Conference, Nairobi August 2020.
  4. B.O. Ojwang, P.M. Musau, D.M. Ogeto. “Strategic Energy Management of a Hybridized Wind-Solar Smart Grid”. 6th IEEE International Energy Conference (ENERGYCON), Tunisia October 2020.
  5. B.O. Ojwang, P.M. Musau, C.W. Wekesa, A.M. Nyete. “Implementation of Solar and Wind Technology based on Social Impact on Investment Decision Making Tool”, 2019 IEEE AFRICON, Sept 2019.
  6. P.M. Musau, B.O. Ojwang, C. Njuguna. “Automated Solar Dry Cleaner for Arid and Semi-Arid Areas in Kenya”, 2019 IEEE AFRICON, Ghana Sept 2019.
  7. B.O. Ojwang, P.M. Musau, H.A. Omondi. “Implementation of HVDC Technology with Technical Challenges for Economic Dispatch”, IEEE PES GTD Grand International Conference and Exposition, Asia March 2019.
  8. P.M. Musau, B.O. Ojwang, M. Kiprotich. “Improving Frequency Stability for Renewable Energy Power Plants with Disturbances”, IEEE PES GTD Grand International Conference and Exposition, Asia March 2019.
  9. B.O. Ojwang, P.M. Musau, M.V. Akwana. “Hybrid of Load Forecasting and Wind Forecasting in the Blue Economy”, Architecture and Engineering Conference, University of Nairobi, October 2018.
  10. Benson Onyango Ojwang. “Application of HVDC Technology in Economic Dispatch with Renewable Energy”, International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, Volume 8, Issue 7, July-2017.

Contacts:

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