• Doctoral Degree, Iwate University, 2001
• Masters Degree, Presbyterian University of East Africa, 2016
• Masters Degree, University of Nairobi, 1994
• Undergraduate degree, University of Nairobi, 1990

• Registered Engineer

• Member, Kenya Red Cross Society
• Member , Kenya Society of Environmental, Biological and Agricultural Engineer, 2019
• Member, The Institution of the Engineers of Kenya(IEK), 1990
• Member, Kenya Society of Agricultural Engineers (KSAE), 1987

REFEREED PAPERS (2007 - 2023)

1. Oduor-Odote, P.M.; Shitanda, D. and Obiero, M. (2021). Comparison between drying Characteristics of Siganids in a Sand-Base Solar Tunnel Dryer and a Traditional Rack Dryer. The Kenya Aquatica Vol.6, No. 1.
2. Musau, M. K.; Shitanda, D; Githinji, M and Mwende, C (2021). Use of Rice Husks ash as partial replacement for Cement in Concrete Paving Blocks. Journal of Engineering in Agriculture and the Environment, Volume 7. No 1.
3. Oduor-Odote P.M.; Shitanda, D.; Kituu, G.; Obiero, M. and Ruwa, R.K (2021). Comparative Drying Performance of Mackerel (Rastrelliger kanagurta) in a Solar Tunnel Dryer and an Open-air Raised Drying Rack. The Kenya Aquatica Vol.6, No. 1.
4. Tomno, M.R.; Kitulu, L.; Nzeve, J.K.; Waswa, P.F.; Mailu, S.N. and Shitanda, D. (2020). Heavy Metal Concentrations in Vegetables Cultivated and Sold in Machakos Municipality, Kenya. Journal of Applied Science and Environmental Management, Vol. 24 (12) 2027-2034.
5. Musau K.M.; Shitanda, D.; Githinji, M. and Mwende, C. (2020). Use of Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Flakes as Coarse Aggregates Replacement in Concrete Paving Blocks. International Journal of Innovative Science and Modern Engineering (IJISME), pp 2319-6386 (Online), Volume-6 Issue-8.
6. Tomno, M.R; Nzeve, J.K; Mailu, S.N.; Shitanda, D.; Waswa, P.W. (2020). Heavy metal contamination of water, soil and vegetables in urban streams in Machakos municipality, Kenya. Scientific African 9 (2020) e00539.
7. Waswa, F.; Mcharo, M and Shitanda, D (2020). Potential of Rainwater Harvesting for Enhanced Water Security in Kahawa Sukari Peri-Urban Ecosystem in Kiambu County, Kenya. Journal of Engineering in Agriculture and the Environment, Volume 6. No 1. 2020, ISSN: 1562-6946
8. Shitanda, D.; Kanuku M. and Nganu, M. (2019). Comparative Study of the Current Processes used by Insurance Companies and application of Block Chain Technology on Business Performance in Kenya. International Journal of Science and Research, Volume 9, No.4.
9. Shitanda, D.; Bosire, P and Kiveu, M. (2018). Factors affecting the performance of Matatu SACCOs in Kenya: A case study of Matatu SACCOs in Nairobi Central Business District. International Journal of Development Research, 02(08), pp 18907 -18913.
10. Kituu, G.M.; Kanali, C.; Shitanda, D.; Njoroge, C.; and Mailutha, J.T. (2016). Effect of genetic algorithm optimized solar tunnel dryer on the quality attributes of thin-layer dried fish. Journal of Aquatic Food Product Technology. 25(4), pp, 555 – 567.
11. Makanga, J.T.; Shitanda, D.; Njoroge, C. and Onge’ra, G.M. (2016). Application of renewable energies for storage of horticultural produce in marginal areas of Kenya: The performance evaluation of a prototype solar-charcoal cooler. The International Journal of Science and Technology. 4(12).
12. Wawire, M.; Oey, I.; Mathooko, F.M.; Njoroge,C.; Shitanda, D. and Hendrickx, M. (2016). Kinetics of thermal inactivation of peroxidase and colour degradation of African Cowpea (Vugna unguiculata) leaves. Journal of Food Science. 81(1).
13. Shitanda, D.; Koide, S.; Koishi, M.; Cao, W. (2014). Enhancing Production Through Optimization of DPPH and Radical Scavenging Activity of Grape Seed Extracts. African Crop Science Journal, Vol. 22, pp. 883 – 896.
14. Muthike, G.M.; Kanali, C.L.; Shitanda, D. (2013). Comparative Analysis of On-farm Timber Conversion Systems in Kenya. Journal of Horticulture and Forestry. 5(6), 74 – 89.
15. Gichua M.; Njoroge G.; Shitanda D.; Ward D. (2013). Invasive species in East Africa: Current status for informed policy decisions and management. Journal of Agriculture Science and Technology. 15 (1).
16. Kituu, G. M.; Shitanda, D.; Kanali, C.L.; Mailutha, J.T. and Wainaina, J.K. (2013). Artificial breeding of an optimized solar tunnel dryer using genetic algorithms. International Journal of Sustainable Energy, 31(5), 313-325.
17. Muthike, G.M.; Kanali, C.L. and Shitanda, D. (2013). The Contribution of Framed Chainsaw System to Improvement of Sawn Timber Quality. International Journal of Current Research. 5(01) pp 070-074.
18. Wawire, M.; Oey, I.; Mathooko, F.M.; Njoroge, C.K.; Shitanda, D.; Sila, D. and Hendrickx, M. (2012). Effect of Harvest Age and Thermal Processing on Poly-Gama- Glutamate Folates and Minerals in African Cowpea Leaves (vigna unguiculata). Journal of Food Composition and Analysis. 25(2012) 160-165.
19. Aliyu, B.; Shitanda, D.; Walker, S.; Agnew, B.; Masheiti, S. and Atan, R. (2011). Performance and Exhaust Analysis of a Diesel Engine Fuelled with Crototon Megalocarpus (Musime) Methyl Ester. Elsevier Journal of Applied Thermal Engineering, 31(2011) 36-41).
20. Aliyu, B.; Agnew, B. and Shitanda, D. (2011). Crototon Megalocarpus (Musime) Seeds as a Potential Source of Bio-diesel. Elsevier Journal of Biomass and Energy 34(2010) 1495-1499).
21. Wawire, M.; Oey, I.; Mathooko, F.M.; Njoroge, C.K.; Shitanda, D. and Hendrickx, M. (2011). Thermal Stability of Ascorbic Acid and Ascorbic Acid Oxidase in African Cowpea Leaves (vigna unguiculata) of different Maturities. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 59(2011) 1774-1783.
22. Shoji K.; Shitanda, D.; Note, M. and Cao, W. (2011). Effects of Mildly heated, slightly acidic electrolyzed water on the disinfection and physicochemical properties of sliced carrot. Journal of Food Control. 22(2011), 452-456.
23. Shitanda, D.; Koide, S.; and Kilaka, E. (2010). Effect of Glass Covers and Air-Passes on the Heat Transfer Coefficient of See-Saw Type Solar Collector. The Kenya Journal of Mechanical Engineering. 6(01).
24. Asudi, G.O.; Ombwara, F.K.; Rimberia, F.K.; Nyende, A.B., Ateka, E.M.; Wamocho, L.S. Shitanda, D. and Onyango, A. (2010). Morphological Diversity of Kenyan Papaya Germplasm. African Journal of Biotechnology. 9(51), 8754-8762.
25. Oduor-Odote, P.M., Shitanda, D., Obiero, M. and Kituu, G.M.D. (2010). Drying Characteristic and some Quality Attributes of Rastrineobola Argentea (Omena) and Stolephorus Delicatulus (Kimarawali). AJFAND Online Journal 10(8).
26. Muthike, G.M.; Kanali, C.L. and Shitanda, D. (2010). Chainsaw Milling in Kenya. ETFRN News. 52 pp 166-173.
27. Ronoh E.K.; Kanali C.L., Mailutha, J.T. and Shitanda, D. (2010). Thin Layer Drying Kinetics of Amaranth (Amaranthus cruentus) Grains in a Natural Convection Solar Tent Dryer. AJFAND Online. ISSN 16845374. 10(3).
28. Ronoh, E.K.; Kanali, C.L.; Mailutha, J.T. and Shitanda D. (2010). Thin layer drying characteristics of amaranth grains in a natural convection solar tent dryer. The Kenya Journal of Mechanical Engineers, September 2010, 6(2): 1-12.
29. Kituu, G. M.; D. Shitanda; C. L. Kanali; J. T. Mailutha, C. K. Njoroge, J. K. Wainaina, J. S. Bongyereire. (2010). “A Simulation Model for Solar Energy Harnessing by the Tunnel Section of a Solar Tunnel Dryer”. Agricultural Engineering International: the CIGR Ejournal. Manuscript 1553. Vol. XII
30. Kituu, G. M.; Shitanda, D., Kanali, C.L.; J. T. Mailutha, J.T.; Njoroge, C.K.; Wainaiana, J.K; Silayo, V.K. (2010). Thin layer drying model for simulating the drying of Tilapia fish (Oreochromis niloticus) in a solar tunnel dryer. Journal of Food Engineering. http://www.elsevier.com/locate/jfoodeng.
31. Kituu, G. M.; Shitanda, D., Kanali, C.L.; Mailutha, J.T.; Njoroge, C.K.; Wainaiana, J.K.and Bongyereire, J.S. (2010). A Simulation Model for Solar Energy Harnesing By the Tunnel Section of a Solar tunnel Dryer. The CIGR Ejournal. Manuscript No.1553, Vol. XII.
32. Mayunzu, O.; Shitanda, D.; Okalebo, F.; Simiyu, L. (2010). Evaluation of the Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Properties of Extracts of Mondia Whytei Roots. Pakistan Journal of Nutrition. 9(x): xx-xx,
33. Kituu, G. M.; Shitanda, D., Kanali, C.L.; J. T. Mailutha, J.T.; Njoroge, C.K.; Wainaiana, J.K.; Odote, P.M.O. (2009). Influence of Brining on the Drying Parameters of Tilapia (Oreochromis Niloticus) in a Glass-Covered Solar Tunnel Dryer. Agricultural Engineering International: the CIGR Ejournal. Manuscript number. EE 1349, Vol. XI.
34. Ronoh E.K.; Kanali C.L.; Mailutha J.T.; Shitanda D. (2009). Modeling Thin Layer Drying of Amaranth Seeds under Open Sun and Natural Convection Solar Tent Dryer. Agricultural Engineering International: the CIGR Ejournal. Manuscript 1420. Vol. XI. November, 2009.
35. Mwithiga, G.; M.I. Mukolwe; D. Shitanda; P.N. Karanja. (2007) Evaluation of the effects of ripening on the sensory quality and properties of tamarillo (Cyphomandra betaceae) fruits. Journal of Food Engineering, 79(2007) 117-123.
36. Uluko H.; Mailutha, J.T.; Kanali, C.L.; Shitanda D.(2007). A finite element prediction of temperature distribution in a solar grain dryer. The Kenya Journal of Mechanical Engineering, 3(1): 45-53.

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