Amos Chege Kirongo

Dr. Amos Chege Kirongo, PhD, is a distinguished academic and innovator with over 15 years in Information Technology. A dedicated Lecturer in Computer Science at Meru University of Science and Technology (MUST), he specializes in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Natural Language Processing. His PhD research developed a "Digital Imaging Model for Plant Stress Detection," forming the foundation for his impactful work applying AI and IoT to solve challenges in agriculture, healthcare, and accessibility. A proven leader in securing funding, Dr. Kirongo has won over KES 25 million in grants from the National Research Fund, Mozilla Foundation, and others for projects like assistive technologies for disabilities and AI-driven crop pest surveillance. An accomplished academic leader, he has served as MUST's Deputy Director of Innovation and Postgraduate Coordinator. He is also a certified startup coach and external examiner. His practical innovations include the AI-powered Tunza Leaf app for plant disease detection, a digital pathology system, and a "Camera Mouse" assistive input device. Bridging academia and industry, Dr. Kirongo is a respected consultant, certified trainer (Microsoft, Huawei, NVIDIA), and an active member of IEEE and ACM. He holds a PhD in IT, an MSc in Data Communication, and a BSc in Computer Information Systems.