Prof. James F. Kanyua is a holder of Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering, MSc (Mechanical Engineering), BSc (Mechanical Engineering), Postgraduate Diploma in Energy Technology, has a Certificate in Solar Energy Conversion and Desalination. He was a Senior Lecturer at the University of Nairobi from 1986 to 1992 during which he was appointed Associate Professor and performed various administrative duties. Currently he is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering at the Technical University of Mombasa.