Research
Advancing knowledge · Solving real-world problems
Research at School of Graduate Studies
The School of Graduate Studies fosters a vibrant research culture that promotes discovery, innovation, evidence-based policy, entrepreneurship, and sustainable development. Our researchers work closely with industry, government agencies, communities, development partners, and international institutions to generate solutions that create measurable impact.
Where we work
Research focus areas
Engineering and Technology
Engineering, manufacturing, automation, artificial intelligence, renewable energy, telecommunications, construction technologies, and smart infrastructure.
Blue Economy and Maritime Studies
Marine resources, fisheries, maritime transport, port management, coastal development, ocean governance, and sustainable blue economy initiatives.
Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability
Climate resilience, environmental management, renewable energy, water resources, waste management, and ecosystem conservation.
Business, Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Strategic management, entrepreneurship, finance, governance, supply chains, innovation systems, and organizational performance.
Health Sciences and Public Health
Improving healthcare systems, disease prevention, community health outcomes, and health technologies.
Digital Transformation and AI
AI, machine learning, cybersecurity, data science, digital governance, and Industry 4.0 applications.
Education and Human Development
Educational innovation, curriculum development, learning technologies, youth empowerment, and workforce development.
Social Sciences and Community Development
Social inclusion, gender equity, governance, public policy, poverty reduction, and sustainable community development.
Resourcing research
Funding opportunities
The School actively supports students and researchers in identifying and securing funding from:
- Government agencies
- International development partners
- Research foundations
- Industry partners
- Innovation funds
- Collaborative grants
Funding support includes
- Grant writing workshops
- Proposal development support
- Research networking opportunities
- International collaboration initiatives
Sharing knowledge
Publications & outputs
TUM postgraduate students and faculty contribute to scholarly knowledge through:
The School encourages publication in high-quality peer-reviewed journals and supports dissemination of research findings nationally and internationally.
Building capacity
Research training
To strengthen research excellence, the School offers:
- Research methodology workshops
- Data analysis training
- Academic writing clinics
- Scientific publishing seminars
- Grant proposal development
- Research ethics training
- Intellectual property management workshops
Why it matters
Research impact
Our research contributes to:
Research with us
Join a research community working on the challenges that matter to Kenya, Africa and the world.