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Josphat Igadwa Mwasiagi

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The researcher's work focuses on a comprehensive exploration of several key areas in physical and life sciences, including the development of advanced textiles, photocatalytic processes, biopolymer composites, additive manufacturing technologies, environmental sustainability, and agricultural applications. Their research spans themes such as textile material evaluations, energy efficiency, biochemical processes, nanotechnology applications, and sustainable practices, reflecting a multidisciplinary approach to advancing materials and energy solutions.

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The Comfort Dimension; a Review of Perception in Clothing(2013)
Performance of neural network algorithms during the prediction of yarn breaking elongation(2008)
The use of hybrid algorithms to improve the performance of yarn parameters prediction models(2012)
Study on the Influence of Fiber Properties on Yarn Imperfections in Ring Spun Yarns(2012)
Use of input selection techniques to improve the performance of an artificial neural network during the prediction of yarn quality properties(2007)
Influence of Spinning Parameters on thin and thick Places of rotor spun yarns(2018)
The use of k-means and artificial neural network to classify cotton lint(2009)
The use of extreme learning machines (ELM) algorithms to prediction strength for cotton ring spun yarn(2016)
Modelling the influence of cotton fibre properties on ring spun yarn strength using Monte Carlo techniques(2012)
A S tudy of the Factors Affecting the Bursting Strength of Bicomponent Hydroentangled Non - woven Fabrics(2015)
Investigation of Moisture Transportation Properties of Knitted Fabrics Made from Viscose Vortex Spun Yarns(2014)
The Effect of Count, Twist, Opening Roller Speed and Rotor Speed on Yarn Tensile Properties of Rotor Spun Yarns(2017)
The Prediction of Yarn Elongation of Kenyan Ring-Spun Yarn using Extreme Learning Machines (ELM)(2017)
A study of the Quality of Kenyan Cotton rotor Spun Yarn(2019)
Effect of TiO2/Fe2O3 nanopowder synthesis method on visible light photocatalytic degradation of reactive blue dye(2024)
Enhanced solar photodegradation of reactive blue dye using synthesized codoped ZnO and TiO2(2025)
Dual application of TiO2- ZnO solar photocatalytic membranes in the degradation of oxy-tetracycline and inactivation of Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli(2025)
Exploring Insights in Biomass and Waste Gasification via Ensemble Machine Learning Models and Interpretability Techniques(2024)
Comprehensive thermal properties, kinetic, and thermodynamic analyses of biomass wastes pyrolysis via TGA and Coats-Redfern methodologies(2024)
Synergistic and antagonistic interactions in the co-pyrolysis of macadamia nutshells and coffee husks: Thermogravimetric, kinetic, and thermodynamic insights(2025)
Self Organizing Maps - Applications and Novel Algorithm Design(2011)
UV/NIR-Light-Triggered Rapid and Reversible Color Switching for Rewritable Smart Fabrics(2019)
Use of regression to study the effect of fabric parameters on the adhesion of 3D printed PLA polymer onto woven fabrics(2019)
The use of statistical techniques to study the machine parameters affecting the properties of 3D printed cotton/polylactic acid fabrics(2020)
Electrospun cellulose acetate and poly(vinyl chloride) nanofiber mats containing silver nanoparticles for antifungi packaging(2019)
Electrospinning cellulose acetate nanofibers and a study of their possible use in high-efficiency filtration(2014)
A study of the effect of solution degradation due to aging on the electrospun cellulose acetate nanofibers(2014)
Improvement of garment assembly line efficiency using line balancing technique(2020)
A complex garment assembly line balancing using simulation‐based optimization(2020)
Simulation metamodeling approach to complex design of garment assembly lines(2020)
Simulation Metamodeling Approach to Complex Design of Garment Assembly Lines(2020)
Industrial engineering and operation management in the ready-made garments industry(2022)
Author response for "A complex garment assembly line balancing using simulation‐based optimization"(2020)
Author response for "A complex garment assembly line balancing using simulation‐based optimization"(2020)
Removal of direct dyes by coagulation: Adaptability and mechanism related to the molecular structure(2022)
Dyeing of cotton fabric with Euclea divinorum extract using response surface optimization method(2021)
Eco-Friendly Dyeing of Pretreated Cotton Fabric Using a Natural Dye Extract from <i>Erythrina abyssinica</i>(2021)
Optimisation of cotton wax removal using bacteria isolate from gin trash(2015)
Cleaner Production of Bioactive and Coloured Cotton Fabric Using Euclea Divinorum Dye Extract with Bio-Mordants(2023)
Isolation and characterisation of bacteria isolate from gin trash and its use in cotton wax degradation(2015)
Evaluation of Antioxidant, Antibacterial and Fastness Properties of Erythrina abyssinica Extracts on Cotton Fabric Using Biomordants(2025)
Optimizing Waste for Energy: Exploring Municipal Solid Waste Variations on Torrefaction and Biochar Production(2024)
Nanotechnology and carbon nanotubes; A review of potential in drug delivery(2012)
Mechanical properties of particleboard made from leather shavings and waste papers(2022)
Use of regression models to study the factors affecting the tensile and compressive properties of banana bio-composites(2018)
The study and optimization of the hygroscopic properties of selected natural products with an aim of designing a sanitary pad suitable for low- and middle-income population(2023)
Comparative Analysis of Coir Fibers from Mature and Immature Coconut Husk Waste from Kenyan Coastal Region(2024)
The study of the factors affecting density of locally made bio-resin from raw banana peels(2016)
Use of Statistical Techniques to Characterize Bio-Composites Made from Sisal Fibres and Bio-Resin from Banana Peel(2018)
Advanced biopolymer-based green composites: their processing and damage mechanism(2021)
Experimental Study on Physio-Chemical Characteristics of Stinging Nettle Fiber Toward Compatibility for Polymer Composites Used in Wind Turbine Blade Application(2025)
Production and Characterization of Kenyan Sisal(2012)
Characterization of the Kenyan Hibiscus sabdariffa L. (Roselle) Bast Fibre(2014)
Growing and Uses of Hibiscus sabdariffa L. (Roselle): A Literature Survey(2021)
Clustering and Classification of Cotton Lint Using Principle Component Analysis, Agglomerative Hierarchical Clustering, and K-Means Clustering(2017)
Prediction of cotton yield in Kenya(2008)
Dyeing of male silk fibers with reactive dyes(2011)
Effect of solvent concentration on morphology of electrospun Bombyx mori silk(2014)
Thermal Analysis of Polyamide-66/POSS nanocomposite fiber(2017)
Effect of electrolyte additives derived from natural plant extracts - Hibiscus Sabdariffa &amp; Bidens Pilosa, on electrochemical performance of a lead-acid battery(2023)
Characterization and Disinfection Performance of α-Fe2O3-TiO2 Based Polyester Membranes for Water Treatment(2024)
Use of Regression Models to Study Silk Reeling(2012)
Eco-innovation: A Case Study of the Kenyan Textile and Apparel Industry(2023)
Optimization of novel polyester membranes coated with TiO2 - a-Fe2O3 for photodegradation of oxytetracycline(2025)
Preliminary Study regarding the Effects of Different Soil Treatments on the Strength of Canvas Material during the Soil Burial Test(2015)
Characterization of Triumfetta Tomentosa B. a bast fiber growing wildly in Kenya(2014)
An investigation of the concentration and performance of locally produced cotton desizing enzyme(2019)
Consumer Attitude and Involvement Towards Pet Clothes: A comparative Study of Chinese and Non-Chinese(2019)
Influence of gin trash bacteria broth treatment on cotton fibres(2020)
Industrial engineering and operation management in ready-made garment industry ICPTRE 2020 Conference(2020)
Cooperation in Reserve of Protective Textiles in Emergency Conditions between China and African Countries(2022)
Evaluation of solanum tuberosum potato peel waste for use as an eco-friendly antibacterial finish for cotton fabrics(2023)
Characterization and Performance Evaluation of Cotton Fabrics Functionalized via In Situ Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Solanum tuberosum Peel Extract(2025)

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