Dr. June Madete is a distinguished biomedical engineer specializing in biomechanics, currently serving as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Kenyatta University in Nairobi, Kenya. She earned her Bachelors and Masters in Medical Engineering, and her PhD in Medical Engineering specializing in biomechanics, motion capture, imaging studies, and patient data collection from Cardiff University in Wales, United Kingdom. Prior to her current position, Dr. Madete held academic roles at Egerton University where she served first as a Senior Technologist and subsequently as a Lecturer. Her academic journey has been marked by a steadfast commitment to advancing biomedical engineering education and research in East Africa.
Dr. Madete has developed significant expertise in the collection, analysis, and interpretation of gait data using advanced motion analysis software and hardware systems. Her research focuses extensively on the biomechanics of the lower limb, with a notable 2011-2012 study examining patients who underwent total knee replacement to understand the relationship between surgical accuracy and joint function. She has pioneered the integration of motion capture techniques with animal research, video fluoroscopy, X-ray, and CT data to create comprehensive biomechanical analyses. With 161 citations according to Google Scholar, her work has established important methodological frameworks for biomechanical research in resource-constrained settings.
Beyond her research, Dr. Madete has made substantial contributions to institutional development as a member of various sub-committees establishing policies and standards for the Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral Hospital. She has played key roles in developing critical infrastructure including a dialysis center and a state-of-the-art 3-D printing innovation center for research and training at Kenyatta University. Dr. Madete has trained numerous students, teachers, and lecturers at institutions including Cardiff University, Egerton University, Kenyatta University, and Addis Ababa Institute of Technology. She remains dedicated to advancing biomechanics within Kenya through knowledge and skill transfer across multiple disciplines, positioning herself as a pivotal figure in developing biomedical engineering capacity in East Africa.
