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Kassimu Mpungu

Kassimu Mpungu

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Kassimu Mpungu is a professional with a strong background in applied mathematics, complemented by good experience in academia and research. He holds a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) and an M.S. in Applied Mathematics from King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals. His research interests include the stability analysis of dissipative partial differential equations, Lie symmetry methods for differential equations, and statistical process control.

  • Doctor of Philosophy (Applied Mathematics),
    Institution: Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Johor, Malaysia
    Dissertation Title: Stability Analysis of Laminated Beam Systems with delay using Lyapunov functional
    Date: 2019 – 2022
  • Masters of Science (Applied Mathematics),
    Institution: King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
    Dissertation Title: Symmetry Analysis of Heat and Wave Equations on Surfaces of Revolution
    Date: 2010 – 2012
  • Bachelor of Science with Education,
    Institution: Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
    Date: 2005 – 2008
  • Mehmood, R., Khan, M. N., Ali, I., Imran, T., Zaman, B., Mpungu, K., & Qureshi, F. (2025). Efficient techniques for designing and evaluating multivariate Hotelling control chart with generalized sensitizing rules. Hacettepe Journal of Mathematics and Statistics, 1–34. https://doi.org/10.15672/hujms.1541132
  • Ndungo, I., Nazziwa, C., Kabiswa, W., Opio, P., Akugizibwe, E., & Mpungu, K. (2025). Enhancing STEM instruction through Indigenous materials and ICT integration: A critical assessment of teachers’ knowledge, experiences, attitudes, and readiness. East African Journal of Education Studies, 8(2), 132–149. https://doi.org/10.37284/eajes.8.2.2872
  • Khan, N., Imran, T., Zaman, B., Mehmood, R., Mpungu, K., & Ali, I. (2025). Performance of the mean control charts with generalized sensitizing rules for various probability distribution. Quality Technology and Quantitative Management, 1–35. https://doi.org/10.1080/16843703.2025.2512298
  • Mpungu, K., Apalara, T. A., & Nass, A. M. (2025). Asymptotic behavior of a Bresse system due to thermoelasticity of type III with constant delay feedback. Differential Equations and Dynamical Systems, 1–25. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12591-025-00709-1
  • Mehmood, R., Khan, N., Qureshi, F. H., Zaman, B., Mpungu, K., & Imran, T. (2025). Multivariate generalized variance control chart under sensitizing rules with an application in petroleum process. Communications in Statistics – Theory and Methods, 1–30. https://doi.org/10.1080/03610926.2024.2428996
  • Apalara, T. A., & Mpungu, K. (2024). Well-posedness and stability result for carbon nanotubes Timoshenko beams with second sound. Applicable Analysis, 1–16. https://doi.org/10.1080/00036811.2024.2441238
  • Mehmood, R., Mpungu, K., Ali, I., Zaman, B., & Qureshi, F. H. (2023). A new approach for designing the Shewhart-type control charts with generalized sensitizing rules. Computers & Industrial Engineering, 182, 109379. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cie.2023.109379
  • Mpungu, K. (2023). Exponential stability of a laminated beam system with thermoelasticity of type III and distributed delay. Quaestiones Mathematicae, 47(1), 1–19. https://doi.org/10.2989/16073606.2023.2182727
  • Mpungu, K., & Nass, A. M. (2023). On complete group classification of time fractional systems evolution differential equation with a constant delay. Fundamental Journal of Mathematics and Applications, 6(1), 12–23. https://doi.org/10.33401/fujma.1147657
  • Mpungu, K., & Apalara, T. A. (2022). Asymptotic behavior of a laminated beam with nonlinear delay and nonlinear structural damping. Hacettepe Journal of Mathematics and Statistics, 51(6), 1517–1534. https://doi.org/10.15672/hujms.947131
  • Mpungu, K., & Apalara, T. A. (2022). Exponential stability of laminated beam with neutral delay. Afrika Matematika, 33(2), 30. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13370-022-00965-2
  • Mpungu, K., & Apalara, T. A. (2021). Exponential stability of laminated beam with constant delay feedback. Mathematical Modelling and Analysis, 26(4), 566–581. https://doi.org/10.3846/mma.2021.13759
  • Mpungu, K., & Apalara, T. A. (2021). Stability result of laminated beam with internal distributed delay. Journal of Mathematical Inequalities, 15(3), 1075–1091. https://doi.org/10.7153/jmi-2021-15-73
  • Mpungu, K., Apalara, T. A., & Muminov, M. (2021). On the stabilization of laminated beams with delay. Applications of Mathematics, 66(3), 789–812. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13370-020-00820-2
  • Nass, A. M., & Mpungu, K. (2021). Lie symmetry reductions and integrability of approximated small delay stochastic differential equations. Afrika Matematika, 32(1–2), 199–209. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13370-020-00820-2
  • Mpungu, K., & Nass, A. M. (2019). Symmetry analysis of time fractional convection-reaction-diffusion equation with a delay. Results in Nonlinear Analysis, 2(3), 113–124. https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/download/article-file/839446
  • Nass, A. M., Mpungu, K., & Nuruddeen, R. I. (2019). Group classification of space-time fractional nonlinear Poisson equation. Mathematical Communications, 24(2), 221–233. https://www.mathos.unios.hr/mc/index.php/mc/article/view/2612
  • Nov 2024 – Jul 2025: Member, Eco-STEM Instruction Project, Mountains of the Moon University RIF project.
  • Nov 2023 – Jun 2024: Principal Investigator, Leveraging Indigenous Environmental Materials for Practical-Based STEM Teaching at the Lower Secondary Level in the Rwenzori Region, Mountains of the Moon University RIF Internal Grant.
  • Jan 2023 – Jan 2024: Research Team Member, Analysis of Human Disease Patterns in the Rwenzori Region Using Bayesian Non-Parametric Methods, Internal Research Project.

No graduate supervision yet

Teaching Experience – Undergraduate Mathematics, Mountains of the Moon University (MMU)
Courses taught include:
– Differential and Integral Calculus
– Complex Variables
– Real Analysis I & II
– Linear Algebra I & II
– Linear Programming
– Abstract Algebra
– Biomathematics