A decade of Density Functional Theory in Kenya

Abstract

The African School Series on Electronic Structure Methods and Applications (ASESMA) has had a positive impact on growth of computational material science in Kenya, visibility of Kenyan universities and strong collaboration ties between Kenyan scientist and the rest of the world. Data retrieved from Scopus indicate that computational materials scientists in Kenya have published numerous articles, book chapters, and conference proceedings in peer-reviewed, high impact journals. The trend is likely to continue due to access to affordable computers, spread of electricity to remote areas, open-source softwares and cheaper internet.