Eng. Prof. Christopher Maina Muriithi, MIEK, PE, is an accomplished Professor of Electrical Engineering with over 22 years of experience in academia and research. Currently serving as an Ordinary Council Member of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) for 2024-2026.

He has a strong background in engineering education, coordinating research grants and projects, training engineers, and supervising postgraduate students. Eng. Prof. Chris is a Corporate Member of IEK and a registered Professional Electrical Engineer with the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK).  

Passionate about STEM education, Eng. Prof. Muriithi focuses on mentoring and promoting robotics for pre-college Engineering and Technology exposure. His research interests include power system modeling and analysis, renewable energy technologies, with expertise in leveraging artificial intelligence applications.  

Proficient in several power system simulation software, he is also licensed in solar photovoltaic systems design and installation with EPRA.  

Eng. Prof. Maina is the current Dean of the School of Engineering and Technology at Murang'a University of Technology. He also chairs the MUT TVET Board of the MUT TVET Institute and is a member of the University Board of Management. Eng. Maina also offers consultancy services through Doch Sustainable Solutions Ltd.

Eng. Prof. Maina’s ultimate aim is to integrate Christian values into engineering practices for societal betterment