Academic Background

Education

PhD research in computer vision and robotics, with expertise in automation, control systems, and mechatronic engineering.

PhD Thesis

OCT Adaptive Scanning - Overview
OCT Adaptive Scanning - System
OCT Adaptive Scanning - Results
OCT Adaptive Scanning - Analysis
Oct 2020 - March 2024 Université Bourgogne Franche-Comté

Adaptive Scanning and 3D motion artefact compensation in Optical Coherence Tomography

Computer Vision & Robotics

PhD research on enhancing Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) imaging for biological tissue visualization.

Key Contributions

  • Non-raster scanning trajectories for improved efficiency and faster data acquisition
  • Adaptive strategies for targeting informative regions
  • 3D motion estimation and compensation for image quality improvement
  • Applications in oncology and early cancer detection
Computer Vision MATLAB C++ Robotics Medical Imaging OCT
View Thesis Journal Publication

Academic Degrees

A journey through mechatronics, automation, and robotics across Kenya and France.

2020 - 2024

PhD in Automation

Université Bourgogne Franche-Comté, Besançon, France

Computer Vision and Robotics. Research focused on enhancing OCT imaging data acquisition rate and quality for biological tissue visualization.

2019 - 2020

Master in Control for Green Mechatronics

Université Bourgogne Franche-Comté, Besançon, France

Green mechatronics: design, modeling, simulation, controller calculation, and energy-efficient automation of mechatronic systems.

2018 - 2020

MSc Advanced Manufacturing and Automation

Dedan Kimathi University of Technology, Nyeri, Kenya

Skills in robotics, advanced manufacturing, automation, MEMS, manufacturing systems and control engineering.

2013 - 2017

BSc Mechatronic Engineering

Dedan Kimathi University of Technology, Nyeri, Kenya

Integration of precision mechanical, electronic, control and systems engineering in the design of products and manufacturing processes.

Certifications & Licenses

Professional certifications in automation, PLC programming, and PCB design.

Professional

Siemens Mechatronic Systems Certification

Siemens Technik Akademie, Berlin, Germany | Feb - Aug 2019

Project and system engineering practices including requirements engineering, project management, process management, and quality assurance for mechatronic systems.

Associate

Siemens Mechatronic Systems Certification

Siemens Technik Akademie, Berlin, Germany | Feb - April 2018

Understanding and analyzing mechatronic systems, PLC programming, process control technology, motor control, safety standards, and manufacturing processes.

Assistant

Siemens Mechatronic Systems Certification

Siemens Technik Akademie, Berlin, Germany | Nov 2017 - Jan 2018

Machine operator training for complex mechatronic systems. Electrical drives, pneumatic and hydraulic control circuits for efficient equipment operation.

Certified

KiCad Like a Pro

Dr Peter Dalmaris, Udemy | Sep - Dec 2019

Design custom printed circuit boards (PCBs) using KiCad. Schematic capture, PCB layout, 3D visualization, and manufacturing preparation.