Dr. Erick Rayora Nyakundi

C.O.D, Physics

Biography

Research Interests

My research interests focus on applied geophysics, geophysical data analysis, and the physics of the Earth's interior, with particular emphasis on geothermal exploration and technology. I am interested in the integration of gravity, magnetic, seismic, electrical, and electromagnetic methods for subsurface imaging and characterization of geothermal systems. My research also explores the application of advanced quantitative interpretation techniques, including Fast Fourier Analysis, Euler Deconvolution, Spectral Analysis, and Joint Forward Modeling, to enhance the understanding of subsurface geological structures and geothermal resources.

Education Background

Rigoma secondary school
2001 - 2004
B+
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
2018 Jan - 2022 June
Doctor of Pholosophy(PhD)
GEOTHERMAL HEAT SOURCES CHARACTERIZATION AND MAPPING USING HEAT FLOW, GRAVITY, AND MAGNETICS IN EBURRU, KENYA
Kenyatta University
2013 April - 2017 July
Masters
GEOPHYSICAL INVESTIGATION OF GEOTHERMAL POTENTIAL OF THE GILGIL AREA, NAKURU COUNTY, KENYA USING GRAVITY METHOD
Moi University
2006 Sep - 2010 Dec
Bachelors

Work Experience

Kisii University
July 2017 -
Kisii University
June 2026 -
Kisii University
Jan 2024 -
Kisii University
Feb 2024 - 2024

Publications

Delineation of Subsurface Structures Using Gravity Data of the Shallow Offshore, Lamu Basin, Kenya.
Hindawi International Journal of Geophysics. • 2022-01-27
Simultaneous Modelling of Gravity and Magnetic Data in a Measured Heat Flux Area to Characterize Geothermal Heat Sources: A Case for Eburru Geothermal Complex, Kenya.
Journal of geoscience and environment protection • 2021-05-26
Geo-Electrical Resistivity Investigation of Mineral Bearing Rocks in Rongo Gold Mining Area in Migori County.
Journal of Applied Geology and Geophysics • 2020-08-17
Depth Estimation of Geothermal Heat Structures by Euler Deconvolution of Gravity Data at Eburru Area, Kenya
Journal of geoscience and environment protection • 2020-03-31
Spectral Analysis of Ground Magnetic Data Using Fast Fourier Transform In Eburru, Southern Rift, Kenya
Journal of Applied Geology and Geophysics • 2019-11-02
Geophysical investigation of geothermal potential of the Gilgil area, Nakuru county, Kenya using gravity.
Journal of geology and geophysics • 2017-01-25
Euler Deconvolution of Gravity Data for Structural Mapping and Heat Source Targeting In the Silali Geothermal Field, Kenya
Journal of Geosciences and Geomatics • 2025-08-13

Research Grants

No research grants.

Skills

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