The United Republic of Tanzania
ARUSHA TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Skills make the difference
Contacts
baraka.kichonge@atc.ac.tz, kichonge@yahoo.com
Prof. Baraka Kichonge
Ag. Director of Academic and Support Services
About Kichonge
Baraka Kichonge is a mechanical and sustainable energy engineer focused on renewable energy systems. He began his education at Tanga Technical Secondary School and later studied at top institutions in Tanzania. He earned a PhD in Sustainable Renewable Energy Engineering from the Nelson Mandela African Institute of Science and Technology (NM-AIST), where he also completed postdoctoral research in Sustainable Energy Science and Engineering.
He works as an associate professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and serves as adjunct faculty at the School of Material Energy Water and Environmental Sciences (MEWES) at NM-AIST. He teaches and supervises both undergraduate and postgraduate students. His research focuses on renewable energy technologies, and he holds several patents in the field. Through research and training, he contributes to the development of sustainable energy in Tanzania and the region.
Academic Qualifications
| Study Level | Programme Name | Institution |
|---|---|---|
| Postdoc | Postdoc in Sustainable Energy Science and Engineering (Sustainable Renewable Energy Engineering) | The Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology |
| PhD. | PhD. Sustainable Energy Science and Engineering –Sustainable Renewable Energy Engineering | The Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology |
| Masters | MSc. Production Engineering | University of Dar es Salaam |
| Postgraduate | PGD. Mechanical Engineering | University of Dar es Salaam |
| Advanced Diploma | Mechanical Engineering | Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology |
| Full Technician Certificate | Automotive Engineering | Technical College Arusha |