MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Kenya-AIST’s Mechanical Engineering programme is structured to produce highly skilled professionals capable of addressing the country’s industrial challenges through practical solutions and pioneering research. The curriculum blends theoretical foundations with applied learning, ensuring that graduates are well-equipped to contribute to Kenya’s industrial transformation in both public and private sectors.
The programme offers specialization in several advanced and emerging areas of expertise:
Circuit and Device Systems: This interdisciplinary area is increasingly relevant for mechanical engineers working with embedded systems, micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS), and smart manufacturing tools. Students explore the integration of semiconductor technologies and IoT-enabled devices in mechanical applications.
Communication and Signal Processing: With the emergence of smart machinery and automated systems, mechanical engineers must also understand how systems communicate and process data. This area trains students in the fundamentals of signal processing and real-time system feedback, crucial in fields such as robotics and system diagnostics.
Electric Energy Systems: This area focuses on power systems, grid integration, and the use of renewable energy in mechanical design.
Industrial Robotics and Automation: This course prepares students to design, operate, and improve robotic systems used in industrial settings. From automated production lines to AI-integrated mechanical systems, this specialization ensures graduates are ready to lead in modern Industry environments.
NUCLEAR ENGINEERING
The Kenya-AIST Nuclear Engineering programme draws on international best practices—especially from benchmark institutions such as KAIST—and aligns closely with national development strategies including Kenya Vision 2030 and UN Sustainable Development Goals 7, 8, and 9.
Students are immersed in three core research areas:
Nuclear System Design and Safety: Students learn the fundamentals of designing and maintaining nuclear systems, with an emphasis on reactor safety, thermal hydraulics, and control systems. This specialization prepares engineers to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations of future nuclear facilities in Kenya and across the region.
Nuclear Materials and Fuel Cycle: This area focuses on the entire fuel lifecycle. Students explore nuclear materials enabling innovation and sustainability.
Radiation Measurement and Protection: A critical field for all nuclear professionals, this specialization equips students with expertise in ensuring public and environmental safety in both research and commercial reactor operations.
