Engineering Research Methods. Research Proposal, Structure of a Paper, Data Collection and Analysis

Document from the year 2023 in the subject Engineering - General, South Eastern Kenya University, Kitui Campus, language: English, abstract: 'Engineering Research Methods' is a text book intended for students and instructors in University or higher education for postgraduate students undertaking Engineering and related applied Sciences. Some of the fields which this text is relevant include Agricultural Engineering, Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Hydraulics Engineering and Electrical Engineering. Other related Physical and Applied Sciences Field may include General Agriculture, Agricultural Education and Extension, Horticulture sciences The content of this text book has been presented in a coherent style, arranged in logical sequence that adheres to University and higher education curriculum as it is customized to the postgraduate research that take place in Engineering and Applied Sciences. This makes the book suitable for every postgraduate student. For proper illustrations, some examples have been quoted especially in research problem and research objectives to help postgraduate researchers to grasp knowledge and skills on research problem identification. Each chapter is well formulated with relevant diagrams and illustration for the readers to easily comprehend the details presented. For the purpose of improvement, any criticism from students, trainers and practitioners will be thankfully received by the author.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Raphael M. Wambua completed his Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Agricultural Engineering from Egerton University, specializing in Soil and Water Resources Engineering. in addition, he holds a Master of Science and Bachelor of Science Degree in Agricultural Engineering. He had his short experience as a trainee with FMD East Africa (ltd), a Company that deals with Farm Machinery. He started teaching as a Tutorial and Research Fellow and later as a Lecturer at Egerton University and South Eastern Kenya University (SEKU). Dr. Raphael M. Wambua has taught courses such as Research Methods, Water Resources Engineering, Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, Soil and Water Conservation Engineering, Soil and Water Management, Hydraulic structures and water Management, Fam Structures, Farm Mechanization, Engineering survey and Water Resources Development, Fluid Mechanics. He has also been involved in training Engineering Practice, development and implementation of community based projects, training farmers, organizing and co-coordinating seminars and conferences. He has in addition been involved in University administration currently he is the Head of the Department of Agricultural Engineering, Egerton University, and previously led the departmental office of examinations and time tabling coordinator. Raphael M. Wambua joined South Eastern Kenya University (SEKU) in 2009, where he was involved in teaching and development of the University academic programmes. At SEKU he had been the ag-Dean, School of Engineering and Technology, Chairman of Department of Agricultural Engineering and Time-tabling co-coordinator. He has conducted research and published a number of journal and book articles. He is an international Member of Institution of Agricultural Engineers (MIAgrE), Registered Graduate Engineer with Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK), Graduate Member in the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK), and a member of World Association of Soil and Water Conservation (WASWC).