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Daniel Njeru

Daniel Njeru

Lecturer

  • School of Science, Engineering and Health

About

Daniel Ndwiga Njeru Ph.D Candidate | Lecturer in Information Systems & Technology Daniel Njeru is an accomplished educator, researcher, and EdTech innovator with over 12 years of experience in higher education and ICT consultancy. Currently a Lecturer in Computer Science at… Read full biography Show less

Daniel Ndwiga Njeru

Ph.D Candidate | Lecturer in Information Systems & Technology

Daniel Njeru is an accomplished educator, researcher, and EdTech innovator with over 12 years of experience in higher education and ICT consultancy. Currently a Lecturer in Computer Science at Daystar University and a trainer on Artificial Intelligence at the Daystar Centre for AI, Modelling and Digital Trust, he specializes in emerging technologies including artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and learning management systems.

Daniel has held significant leadership roles, including Head of ICT and Engineering at Zetech University, where he oversaw academic programs, faculty development, and student mentorship. He is an active researcher with publications in cybercrime awareness, educational technology, and adaptive learning systems, and has received multiple awards for innovation and curriculum development.

His consultancy work spans curriculum design, software development for educational platforms, and digital transformation projects for institutions across East Africa. Daniel holds an MSc in Information Technology from Strathmore University and is currently pursuing a Ph.D in Information Systems Technology at United States International University, focusing on adaptive personalized learning for ICT educators in Kenya.

Committed to mentoring and innovation, Daniel continues to bridge technology and education through training, research, and collaborative projects.

Academic qualifications

  1. 2024

    PhD in Information Systems Technology (Ongoing) United States International University-Nairobi Jan to Date Registered as a Student with Admission number 670239 At Proposal Development level of Ph.D in IST Research Focus: Adaptive Personalized Learning for ICT Educators in Kenya

  2. 2014

    Master of Science in Information Technology, Information Systems Management Option Strathmore University May - June 2016

  3. 2009

    Bachelor of Science in Applied Computer Science, Daystar University Jan - December 2012

Research interests

- Adaptive Learning Systems - Artificial Intelligence - Ed Tech Innovations - Reskilling and Upskilling of Educators - ICT for Development

Contact details

Email: dnjeru@daystar.ac.ke

Role & contribution

Responsibilities

5 responsibilities
  1. Teaching Computer Science courses
  2. Team member of Daystar University Centre for AI, Modeling and Digital Trust
  3. Member of the Curriculum Review and Development Team in the School of Science Engineering and Health.
  4. Contributing to research initiatives in the School of Science Engineering and Health
  5. Student Mentor in Daystar Information Technology Association

Teaching

Courses taught

14 courses
  • Cloud Computing and Services
  • Design Thinking
  • Software Engineering
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Software Design Methods and Architectures
  • IT Project Management
  • User Centered Design
  • System Analysis and Design
  • Management Information Systems
  • Designing Online Information
  • Internet Applications Design and Development
  • Web Design and Development
  • Research Methods
  • Data Mining and Warehousing

Publications

3 publications

Activities

0 activities

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