Augustine Makokha is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical, Production & Energy Engineering at Moi University, Kenya. He obtained his undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering (2002) from Moi University. He received his M.Sc. degree (2006) and PhD degree (2011) in Process Engineering from the University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa. Prof. Makokha is a dedicated researcher, mentor and team leader with 20 years of teaching, research and postgraduate supervision.

On professional front, he is a corporate member of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya, a Certified Energy Manager, and a Certified Renewable Energy Professional by the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE). He is currently serving as Dean of School of Engineering at Moi University, and previously served as Head of Department of Energy Engineering (2018 -2021). He is a chair and grant holder for various research projects with research interests in the broad areas of renewable energy systems, mineral engineering and fluid systems. He has published widely in peer reviewed journals and supervised over 60 postgraduate theses. In addition, he has delivered invited keynote addresses at different universities and participated in development of professional short courses for capacity building in the energy sector across Africa Continent.  Prof. Makokha is a fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering (UK)- Future Engineering Skills program. He is also engaged in various partnerships and projects across Africa focused on energy and engineering education.