Dr. Joseph Mwiti Marangu   

Dr. Joseph Mwiti Marangu is the Founder and Director of the Institute of Cement and Concrete, Meru University of Science & Technology. The institute focuses on advancing research, training and community outreach in cement technology. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Kenyatta University in Kenya. He has conducted research stints at Eduardo Torroja Institute of Construction Science in Spain, postdoctoral research at EPFL in Switzerland, Cardiff University in the UK and held visiting researcher position at Tohoku University in Japan. His research emphasizes low carbon cement and concrete. He has published widely in reputable journals and he has also made key note presentations at international forums such as UN Climate Change conference among others. He is also a senior member of International Union of Laboratories and Experts in Construction Materials, Systems and Structures (RILEM). He plays a profound role in linking academia and industry in cement and concrete.