Dphil in Physics

Physics is the branch of science concerned with the properties of matter and energy and the relationships between them through space and time. Man makes a deliberate effort to understand the working of things in nature and their relationship. Physics therefore achieves this by inculcating in students the ability to observe, measure, analyze and draw accurate deductions about an occurrence and extend the knowledge of nature. The Ph.D programme in Physics is intended to prepare candidates to work independently, arrive at new insights and contribute to research culminating in new knowledge which makes distinct contributions to understanding of the subject area. The candidate should be able to initiate research and generate new knowledge, supervise and teach postgraduate students, and take up leadership roles in the industry and institutions of higher learning. The course work shall be taken alongside research and thesis for complete knowledge and understanding, geared to develop, verify and disseminate the theory and applications of Physics based on originality and importance.
The department of physics offers the program leading to Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in physics. The program is offered by coursework, examination and thesis in the fields of Material Science, Condensed Matter Physics, Electronics, Renewable Energy and Theoretical Physics.

Philosophy of the Programme

The programme embraces constructivist philosophy which is in line with Moi University philosophy of pragmatism; putting knowledge to work. The PhD graduates
are expected to acquire practical oriented skills and generate new knowledge that will enable them to participate productively in the social, economic and technological transformation of society as spelled out in vision 2030. The philosophy of the programme entails training of physics experts in the areas of Theoretical Physics, Renewable Energy, Electronics and Materials Science.

Goal of the Programme

To train highly motivated and competent Physicist who makes transformative contribution to the world of technological knowledge and utilizes it to improve the lives. The PhD graduate shall provide expertise and leadership in the area of specialization, generate new knowledge and train other professionals or researchers.

Objectives of the programme

The objectives of the programme are to enable the learners to:
1) Acquire fundamental concepts and advanced techniques of Physics and scientific methodology
2) Design and conduct research projects in the areas of specialization.
3) Develop a sense of leadership, expertize and sustained commitment to the development of new ideas or processes at the forefront of area of specialization.
4) Synthesize scientific methods used in research and design innovative solutions to
societal needs.

Expected Learning Outcomes of the programme

Upon successful completion of this programme students will be able to:
1) Apply fundamental concepts and advanced techniques of Physics and scientific methodology to advance the knowledge and skills in theoretical physics, condensed matter physics, material science, renewable energy, and electronics
2) Formulate and execute research projects in theoretical physics, material science, condensed matter physics, renewable energy, and Electronics.
3) Provide scholarly leadership and expertise and sustained commitment to the development of new ideas or processes at the forefront of theoretical physics,
condensed matter physics, material science, renewable energy, and electronics.

4) Adapt the scientific methods used in research to provide solutions and innovations applicable to societal needs in the areas of theoretical physics, condensed matter physics, material science, renewable energy, and electronics

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