Message from Dr. Simba G. Nyamato

The Department of Physical Sciences is one of the four Departments in the School of Pure and Applied Sciences. Chemistry and Physics can be regarded as central sciences and are fundamental subjects in the first year of many programs of study. The Department is committed to excellence in education and research. To this end, the Department of Physical Sciences has attracted qualified and dedicated faculty who ensure that students emerge with a rich university experience, transformative knowledge, and, therefore, an excellent degree in Chemistry or Physics with their names.
The areas of specialization within the Department of Physical Sciences include:
•    Renewable energy
•    Material Science
•    Natural Products Chemistry
•    Physical Chemistry
•    Analytical Chemistry
•    Environmental Chemistry
•    Inorganic chemistry
The Department of Physical Sciences offers four-year undergraduate courses leading to a focused Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Analytical Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Physics, and a general Bachelor of Science degree with possible combinations of Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Geography, Botany, and Zoology. The postgraduate programs offered by the Department of Physical Sciences include the Master of Science in Chemistry, Master of Science in Physics, Master of Science in Analytical Chemistry, Ph.D. in Chemistry, and Ph.D. in Physics.
The Department of Physical Sciences boasts adequately equipped laboratories with skilled and dedicated staff. Through a practical-based approach to learning, we ensure the students acquire hands-on experience; relevant to their fields. Further, we cultivate an environment that rewards innovation, determination, and hard work. In this regard, the Department enrols outstanding undergraduate students on MSc. scholarships from the University. This initiative promotes competitive academic excellence besides aiding in capacity building. Besides classroom exposure, the Department has a vibrant chemistry club where students are allowed to have fun with chemistry, carry out research projects, and meet experts in their thematic areas while achieving academic excellence.

Latest Publications from the Department

• Chepkemoi, J., Pfütze, S., Kimani, N.M., Matasyoh, J., Stadler, M. (2024). Comparison of the Secondary Metabolism of the Basidiomycetes Armillaria mellea and Desarmillaria ectypa. Chemistry & Biodiversity, e202400933.  https://doi.org/10.1002/cbdv.202400933
• Kibet, S.; Kimani, N.M. *; Mwanza, S.S.; Mudalungu, C.M.; Santos, C.B.R.; Tanga, C.M. (2024). Unveiling the Potential of Ent-Kaurane Diterpenoids: Multifaceted Natural Products for Drug Discovery. Pharmaceuticals 2024, Vol. 17, Page 510 2024, 17, 510, doi:10.3390/PH17040510.
• Santos, C. B., Cruz, J. N., Federico, L. B., Mali, S. N., Kimani, N. M., Lobato, C. C., Silva, R. C., Bittencourt, J. A., Bastos, R. S., Da Costa, R. A., & Da Silva, C. H. (2024). Structure-based drug design for protein arginine deiminase Type IV (PAD4) receptor: Chemoinformatics approach. Chemical Physics Impact, 8, 100464. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chphi.2024.100464