1. Ph.D. (Material Science), University of the Free State, South Africa, 2022
2. M.Sc. Physics (Electronics & Instrumentation), Kenyatta University, 2012
3. B.Ed. Sc. Mathematics /Physics, Egerton University, 2004

• Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals, IBM

• Member of African Network for Solar Energy (ANSOLE).
• Member of Physical Society of Kenya (PSK).
• Member of Materials Science on Solar Energy for East and Southern Africa (MSSEESA).

• Dorah Kawira Muthee, Francis Birhanu Dejene and Lawrence Kioko Munguti. Modification of TiO2 Anatase-Rutile Mixed-phase Properties using Sn4+ doping for Photocatalytic Brilliant Green Degradation. Applied Catalysis A, General 695 (2025) 120166.
• L. K. Munguti, F. B. Dejene and D. K. Muthee. Zeolite Na-A supported TiO2: Effects of TiO2 loading on structural, optical and adsorption properties. Materials Science and Engineering: B 289: (2023) 116281
• L. K. Munguti, F. B. Dejene and D. K. Muthee. High photodegradation performance of ZnO nanoparticles supported on porous Zeolite Na-A: Effects of ZnO loading. Materials Chemistry and Physics 295: (2023) 127063
• L. K. Munguti and F. B. Dejene. Sol pH-induced zinc-titanium mixed-oxide multi-phase composite and its photocatalytic properties. Nano-Structures & Nano-Objects 27: (2021) 100772.
• L. Munguti and F. Dejene. Effects of Zn:Ti molar ratios on the morphological, optical and photocatalytic properties of ZnO-TiO2 nanocomposites for application in dye removal. Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing 128: (2021) 105786
• L. Munguti and F. Dejene. Influence of annealing temperature on structural, optical and photocatalytic properties of ZnO–TiO2 composites for application in dye removal in water. Nano-Structures & Nano-Objects 24: (2020) 100594
• P. C. Korir, F. B. Dejene, M. L. Chenene and L. K. Munguti. Influence of deposition atmosphere on the structural and photoluminescence properties of pulsed laser deposited (Y–Gd)3Al5O12: Ce3þ thin films. Materials Chemistry and Physics 243: (2020) 122626
• L. K. Munguti, R.J. Musembi and W. K. Njoroge. ZnO:Sn Deposition by Reactive Evaporation: Effects of Doping on the Electrical and Optical Properties. Elixir Thin Film Technology, 61: (2013) 17162 - 17165.
• L. K. Munguti, R.J. Musembi and W. K. Njoroge: Optimization of SnxSey Deposited by Reactive Thermal Evaporation for Solar Cell Application. Elixir Thin Film Technology 71: (2014) 24961-24964
• P. Mwathe, R. Musembi, M. Munji, V. Odari, L. K. Munguti, A. Ntilakigwa, J. Nguu, and B. Muthoka. Effects of Surface Passivation on Electrical Properties of Pd-F:SnO2 thin Films Prepared by Spray Pyrolysis Technique, Coatings, 4: (2014) 747-755; doi:10.3390/coatings4040747
• P. Mwathe, R. Musembi, M. Munji, B. Odari, L. K. Munguti, A. A. Ntilakigwa, J. Nguu, B. Aduda, and
• B. Muthoka: Influence of Surface Passivation on Optical Properties of Spray Pyrolysis Deposited Pd-F:SnO2, International Journal of Material Science and Application, 3(5): (2014) 137-142
• P. M. Mwathe, R.Musembi, M. Munji, B. Odari, L. Munguti, A. A. Ntilakigwa, J. Mwabora, W. Njoroge, B. Aduda and B. Muthoka: Surface passivation effect on CO2 sensitivity of spray pyrolysis deposited Pd-F: SnO2 thin film gas sensor. Advances in Materials3(5): (2014) 38-44
• B.V. Odari, M. Mangeto, R. Musembi, L.K. Munguti, H.Othieno, F. Gaitho, and V. Muramba. Optical and Electrical Properties of Pd Doped SnO2 Thin Films Deposited By Spray Pyrolysis, Proceedings, 1st Young Scientist MSSEESA Conference on Materials Science and Solar Cell Technology, United Kenya Club, Nairobi, Kenya, 28 – 29, November, 2013.

CONFERENCES, SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS ATTENED AND PARTICIPATED

• 19th International Conference on Luminescence. 26−30 July, 2021 Changchun, China
• 12th African Laser Centre Student Workshop. 20th-25th November 2019, University of Stellenbosch
• African Laser Centre Laser Imaging and Spectroscopy workshop. November 2019, University of Stellenbosch
• 8th South African Conference on Photonic Materials (SACPM2019) 6 – 10 May 2019 Kariega Game Reserve South Africa
• 1st Young Scientists Materials Science on Solar Energy for East and Southern Africa (MSSEESA) Conference on Materials Science and Solar Cell Technology, United Kenya Club, Nairobi, Kenya, 28 – 29, November 2013.
• African Network for Solar Energy (ANSOLE). Mini Symposium, Department of Physics, University of Nairobi, May 2013
• Conference on Optoelectronic Devices: Their potential for Sustainable Development, 8 – 9 July 2010, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010
• International Workshop on Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation (LASERs) -(Practically Assembled a CO2 LASER), Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, April 2009.
• International Workshop on Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation (LASERs), Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, April 2008.
• Training on New Methods of Teaching Sciences and Mathematics and development of e-content in Secondary Education, SMASSE INSET Centre, 2003, 2004 and 2005.

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