Dr. Edward Tindibale
Dr. Tindibale has over 10 year of experience in teaching and research in physics. As a researcher in the field of condensed matter physics, his particular focus is on modeling of new or improved thermoelectric energy conversion materials using computational approaches such as density functional theory (DFT), an ab initio technique within Quantum ESPRESSO. His research area aims at providing a comprehensive comparison of energy conversion materials, thus contributing valuable insights into their potential applications in materials science and technology. His work does not only enhance the theoretical knowledge, but also paves way for experimental advancements in material engineering and related disciplines.
Papers in Refereed Journals
Tindibale, E., Mulwa, W. M., & Adetunji, B. I. (2024). Elastic anisotropy, mechanical, lattice dynamics, and electronic properties of MPdZ (M= Hf, Zr, Ti; Z= Sn, Ge, Si). DFT study. Computational Condensed Matter, 39, e00904.
Tindibale, E., Mulwa, W. M., & Adetunji, B. I. (2023). Elastic, anisotropic, lattice dynamics and electronic properties of XNiM and XNi2M (X= Ti, Zr, Hf; M= Sn, Ge, Si): DFT comparison study. Physica B: Condensed Matter, 665, 415029.
Kamweru Paul, K., & Tindibale Edward, L. (2021). Plastics: The good, the bad, and the ugly. Polyvinyl Chloride, 11, 18.
Kamweru, P. K., & Tindibale, E. L. (2016). Vitamin D and vitamin D from ultraviolet-irradiated mushrooms. International Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms, 18(3).
Edward, T. L., Kirui, M. S. K., Omolo, J. O., Ngumbu, R. G., Odhiambo, P. M., & Kamweru, P. K. (2015). Change in concentration of vitamin D 2 in oyster mushrooms exposed to 254nm and 365nm UV-light during growth. International Journal of Biochemistry and Biophysics, 3(1), 1-5.
Edward, T. L., Kirui, M. S. K., Omolo, J. O., Ngumbu, R. G., & Odhiambo, P. M. (2014). Effect of ultraviolet-A (UV-A) and Ultraviolet-C (UV-C) light on mechanical properties of oyster mushrooms during growth. Journal of biophysics, 2014.
Conferences and Workshops Attended
2023: Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) sensitization workshop at University of Kabianga (Virtual), 30th May 2023.
2023: Workshop on Blended Course Development at University of Kabianga in collaboration with commonwealth of learning (COL), 22nd -26th May 2023.
2023: Regional African School on Electronic Structure Methods and Applications (RASESMA): Technical University of Kenya –Nairobi. 20th -24th Feb 2023.
2021: US-Africa Initiative in Electronic Structure 2021 at University of Rwanda. (Virtual), 14th -18th June 2021.
2020: Electronic Structure Workshop at University of California, Merced: (Virtual), 3rd -5th June 2020.
2020: Density-Functional Theory and Beyond: Accuracy, Efficiency and Reproducibility in Computational Materials Science. (Funded by Materials Research Society of Kenya and Catholic University of East Africa-Kenya), 5-6th March 2020.
2019: Defect in Crystals at University of Rwanda- Kigali (ICTP-EAIFR), 18th - 22nd Nov 2019.
2019: Mini-African School on Electronic Structure Methods and Application at University of Rwanda- Kigali (ICTP-EAIFR), 11th -15th Nov 2019.
Solid State Physics.
Quantum mechanics
Electricity and Magnetism.
Physical optics
Mathematical physics.
Material modelling for energy conversion.
UV-light and biomaterials interaction.
PhD in Physics: Egerton university (2025).
Master of Science in Physics: Egerton university (2015).
Bachelor of Education Science (Physics and Mathematics): Egerton university (2011).
Member - Material Research Society of Kenya (MRS -K).
Member of University of Kabianga Directorate of Short Courses and Marketing Committee (School of Science and Technology representative).