Dr. MUTWIRI, Robert Mathenge

Dr. MUTWIRI, Robert Mathenge

Dr. MUTWIRI, Robert Mathenge
Lecturer

School: Science and Computing
Department: Mathematics and Actuarial science
Primary Discipline: Statistics


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Degrees Awarded:

  • Ph.D. (Statistics), University of Kwazulu Natal, South Africa, 2015
  • M.Sc. Social statistics, University of Nairobi, 2010
  • BSc. Applied Statistics, Egerton University, 2004

Other Credentials/Recognitions & Awards:

  • Diploma in Project planning and management, KIM

Current Professional/Scientific Interests, Memberships, and Activities:

  • Member of International statistical institute(ISI).
  • Member of International Biometrical society(IBS).

Research, Scholarly, Professional and Scientific Activities

  1. Mutwiri, R.M (2016). Application of Bayesian Geospatial statistical methods in the analysis and mapping of Infant Mortality in Kenya. IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science (IOSR-JHSS) Volume 21, Issue 3, Ver. 4 (Mar. 2016), PP 05-13 e-ISSN: 2279-0837, p-ISSN: 2279-0845
  2. Mutwiri, R.M, Mwambi H, and Slotow R (2016). Application of circular-linear multiple Regression model of GPS tracking data with application to elephant movement. IOSR Journal of Mathematics (IOSR-JM), e-ISSN:2278-5728, p-iisn:2319-765X. Volume 12, Issue 2, Ver. 2 (March - April 2016), PP 01-13.
  3. Mutwiri, R.M, Mwambi H and Slotow R (2016). Approaches for testing the uniformity hypothesis of angular in movement of large mega-herbivores in Kruger National park South Africa. International Journal of Science and Research. Volume 5 Issue 3, march 2016 (ISSN: 2319-7064)
  4. Mutwiri, R.M, Mwambi H and Slotow R (2019). Application of stable Paretian time series models to animal movement GPS telemetry data. International Journal of contemporary Applied research, Vol. 6, No. 1 January 2019 (ISSN: 2308-1365).
  5. Mutwiri, R.M (2019). Bayesian Shrinkage estimators of the multivariate normal distribution. International Journal of Mathematics Trends and Technology (IJMTT), Vol. 65, Issue. 6 June 2019 (ISSN: 2231-5373 )
  6. Mutwiri, R.M (2019). Forecasting of tomatoes wholesale Prices of Nairobi in Kenya: Time Series Analysis Using SARIMA Model. International Journal of statistical distribution and application, Vol. 5, No. 3, 2019, pp. 46-53. doi: 10.11648/j.ijsd.20190503.11ISSN: 2472-3487 (Print); ISSN: 2472-3509 (Online)
  7. Mutwiri R.M (2019). An analysis of the determinants of fertility differentials amongst the poorest women population in Kenya. International Journal of statistical distribution and application, Vol. 5, No. 3, 2019, pp. 66-75. doi: 10.11648/j.ijsd.20190503.11ISSN: 2472-3487 (Print); ISSN: 2472-3509 (Online)
  8. Tartisio Njoki filder, Muraya M and Mutwiri M (2019). Application of SARIMA Models in the time series analysis and forecasting of the rainfall data of Embu county in Kenya. Asian Journal of probability and statistics, Vol 4(4): 1-15, 2019; Article no.AJPAS.50481 ISSN: 2582-0230

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES ATTENDED

  1. Mutwiri R.M. Modelling the Heavy tailed and skewed animal movement metrics of the GPS telemetry time series data. Presented at International Biometric society conference(29th IBC) in Barcelona, Spain, 8-13th July 2018.
  2. Mutwiri R. M. Asymptotic properties of continuous stable Paretian distribution parameter estimates. Southern Africa Mathematical Sciences Association. Annual Conference (20th-23rd November 2017), Arusha Tanzania.
  3. Mutwiri R. M. An application of Stable law regression models to animal movement GPS telemetry data. Presented at ISI World Statistics Congresses, Marrakech City, Morocco, 16-20th July 2017.
  4. Mutwiri R. M, Mwambi H, Slotow R and Vanak A. T. Application of Stable Distributions to the analysis of GPS-derived telemetry data. Stochastic Modelling Techniques and Data Analysis International Conference and Demographics Workshop Lisbon, Portugal, 11-14 June 2014
  5. Robert Mutwiri, Thomas Achia, Henry Mwambi, Rob Slotow and Abi Vanak. Statistical fit of empirical distributions to GPS derived animal movement data, Presented at 53rd International Conference APPLIED STATISTICS 2013, Slovenia.
  6. Mutwiri, R.M, Mwambi H, and Slotow R. A set of circular Statistical models of GPS tracking data with application to elephant movement. (Presented at South Africa Statistical Association (SASA) conference 2013 at university of Limpompo, South Africa).
  7. Mutwiri, R.M, and Dr T.O N Achia. Geospatial modeling and Mapping of Infant Mortality. (53rd Annual Conference of the South African Statistical Association, held at CSIR International Convention Centre, Pretoria, South Africa, on 31 October - 4 November, 2011).

Contacts:

P.O. Box 170 - 90200 Kitui – Kenya
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