My name is Asson Sifueli Malisa Assistant Lecturer at Mbeya University of Science and Technology in the Department of Civil Engineering. I am current Acting Head of Civil Engineering Department. I holds B.Sc. in Engineering (Civil) from University of Dar es Salaam, a masters degree in Materials Science and Engineering (MaSE) from the Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (NM - AIST). I am registered with Engineers Registration Board of Tanzania as Graduate Engineer. The main activities at Mbeya University of Science and Technology is Teaching, Research, and Consultancy. My area of interest is on properties of Civil Engineering Construction Materials. I have done several consultancy activities on Geotechnical Investigations, Civil Engineering Materials Testing, and Structural Intergrity of concrete structures for government, private and individual projects. I teach diploma and bachelor level students on courses related to civil engineering construction materials.

Mr Erasto academic and professional career can be traced back from his basic education at Msamala Primary School from 1983 to 1989 in Songea and received Certificate in Secondary Education in November 1993 at Mtwara Technical Secondary School where by he studied Mechanical Engineering majoring in Fitting and Turning, in November 1997 he received Full Technician Certificate (FTC) in Mechanical Engineering at Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology. Also Mr Hebuka received Diploma in Technical Education in February 2008 at Klerruu Teachers College and Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering in January 2014 at Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology.

     Mr Hebuka was self-employed at SIDO Songea from January 1998 to December 2003 when he started teaching Motor Vehicle Mechanics at 842 KJ from December 2003 to June 2006.and he start teaching Technical subjects in Mechanical Engineering including Engineering Science at Mtwara Technical secondary School from April 2008 to November 2015, currently Mr Hebuka works with Mbeya University of Science and Technology since November 2015 as Tutorial Assistant. Mr Hebuka has been a coordinator of examinations from January 2018 to August 2020 in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department at MUST also he has attended variety workshops and Training in development of Technical education in Tanzania within the country.

My name is Gasper Y. Massawe, a male Tanzanian citizen, 32 years of age. My architectural engineering career started in 2005 when I joined Mbeya Institute of Science and Technology where I took a 3 year diploma course in Architecture. Following my graduation in 2008, I joined ArchQuants Services Limited working as an architectural technician for 1 year. During this time, I had the opportunity to put to practise of what I learnt in the diploma course and gained significant exposure to the professional side of the construction industry.  With a goal to continue to grow professionally, I felt it was necessary for me to develop my knowledge further; therefore I was enrolled and successfully graduated with a Bachelor of Technology in Architecture in 2012 from the same Institute. After completing my degree, From February 2013 to November 2015 was employed by an architectural firm ‘Epitome Architect Limited’ as an assistant Architect. I had chance of been involved in a wide range of projects, such as the design and construction management of CCBRT Maternity hospital, refurbishment and redesign of Puma Service Stations, design and management of New Tan-house office tower to name a few. In November 2015 I was employed by an academic institution ‘Mbeya University of Science and Technology’ as Instructor II with the main task of teaching Architecture Diploma Students and assisting to teach Bachelor students. The Institution has a consultancy Bureau where I have participated in supervision of Renovation and remodelling of Musoma technical secondary school, Rehabilitation and remodelling of eighteen (18) folk development Colleges.

Eng. Godwin Elinazi Mnkeni is an Assistant Leacturer at Mbeya University of Science and Technology. He holds a Master's of Science in Power Systems and High Voltage from the University of Dar es Salaam, Postgraduate Diploma in Electrical Power Engineering from the University of Dar es Salaam, Advanced Diploma in Electrical Engineering from Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology (DIT) and TANESCO Technician Diploma from TANESCO Technical Institute Kidatu. He has participated in several projects of Electrical Engineering Works such as construction of medium votage (33kV) lines, installation and rehabilitation of distribution transformers, construction of LV (400/230V) distribution lines, industrial and domestic electrical works. Eng. Godwin is registered by ERB and EWURA to carryout Electrical Engineering professional works, also is registered by NACTE as professional engaged in teaching. He has 16 years in teaching, reseach and consultancy works during MTC, Mbeya Institute of Science and Technology and MUST. His area of interst are Electrical Power  Engineering Works design, construction, installation and power quality control.

       My name is Hamisi M. Egari. I was born in 1990 at Bunda District in Mara Region. I was started primary education in 1998 up to 2004 at Nyabehu primary school in Mara Region. In 2005 i was be selected to join secondary education at Guta seccondary school in Mara Region up to 2008. In 2009 up to 2012 i was study Ordinary Diploma of Automotive Engineering At Arusha Technical College in Arusha.

The Electrical and Power Engineering (EPE) Department is one of the academic departments in the College of Engineering and Technology (CET) at Mbeya University of Science and Technology. The Department has a total of twenty-six (26) academic staff of which nine (09) are pursuing further studies. Presently, the Department offers two undergraduate academic programmes which are Ordinary Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and Bachelor Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering. Also, the Department offers one postgraduate academic programme of Masters of Engineering in Clean Energy Technology.

The Ordinary Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering is a programme of three (03) years while Bachelor Degree is a programme of four (04) years. Masters of Engineering in Clean Energy Technology is a programme of two (02) years.

Furthermore, the department conduct various short courses in the field of Electrical and Electronics Engineering. These courses are normally advertised via MUST website. Apart from teaching, the academic staff from the department also participate in various research and consultancy activities.  The Consultancy activities are mainly implemented under MUST Consultancy Bureau (MCB).

Eng. Joseph Kilango Mnkeni is holding a Master degree in Highway Engineering attained from University of Dar es Salaam and he is now working as a lecturer and Acting Head of Civil Engineering Department at Mbeya University of Science and Technology in Tanzania. He is an experienced civil/Highway engineer with more than 20 years in his professional life.

He first worked as a Technician in the construction Industry for 2 years. He has been in teaching profession for 18 years at Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology and Mbeya University of Science and Technology, engaging himself in research, training and consultancy activities. His main experience is in Highway engineering, materials technology, techniques for maintenance and rehabilitation of civil engineering structures. Further his consultancy works involved feasibility studies, design of roads, assessment of highway materials, road maintenance, site supervision of construction works, and evaluation of road infrastructure.

He has developed several papers and reports and has accomplished more than 15 infrastructure projects, and educational projects. He has participated in developing and reviewing several Curriculums based on VETA, NACTE and TCU procedures for Civil Engineering modules. He has supervised more than 70 bachelor degree students’ projects. He is currently  participating  in research for monitoring of low volume roads Trial sections in Siha Kilimanjaro and Bagamoyo under Tanzania Rural and Urban Roads Agency (TARURA).

He is a registered engineer with the Engineers Registration Board (ERB). He speaks, reads and writes in Kiswahili and English.

He has published more six papers.

Mr. Kizito  A. Ngowi is an Instructor in the Department of Civil Engineering at MUST. He hold a Master of Science Degree in Geographical Information Systems awarded at University of Dar es Salaam Tanzania, (UDSM) and Bachelor of Science Degree awarded by Ardhi University Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Mr. Kizito A. Ngowi is a Professional Member of Environmental Impact Assessment registered by National Environmental Management Council of Tanzania (NEMC) since 2016. Currently, Mr. Kizito A. Ngowi is Project Coordinator at Built Environment Engineering Department, College of Engineering and Technology MUST.

LEKAMERE N. KARIWA

PERSONAL PARTICULARS

Contact information

Address                                               P.O.Box 131, Mbeya Tanzania

Mobile                                                 +255767434187

Email                                                   lekakariwa@gmail.com

                                                            lkariwa@mustnet.ac.tz

Person Information

Sex                                                      Male

Place of birth                                       Dar es Salaam

Languages spoken and written           English/Swahili

Marital status                                      Married

Nationality                                          Tanzanian

Education Background

2011 – 2013    Master Science of Renewable Energy. University of Dar es salaam

2005 – 2009    Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering. Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology

1999 - 2001     Diploma in Technical Education. Kleruu Teacher’s College. Iringa

1994 – 1998    Full Technician Certificate in Automotive Engineering, Arusha Technical College

Professional Career

2002 – 2009 Nov.       Automotive Instructor (Full time), Mtwara Technical Sec School

2003 – 2005                External Assessor - M.V. Mechanics. South East Zone -VETA.

2009 -                          Assistant lecture          Mbeya University of Science and Technology

Seminars / Workshop

2002, August.             Statistics on the Environment- Eastern Africa Statistical Training Centre   

2003, August.             Motor Vehicle Mechanics and Auto Electronics - Dar es salaam Institute of Technology

2004 -                          CBET Examination Assessment. South East Zone - VETA

2014, September         Mini Hydropower Technology - Detail Design of Mini Hydropower Project University of Dar es salaam

Awards Received

2009                            Best Student in Mechanical Engineering Project (B.ENG.05M) at DIT.

2012                            Best worker in the energy and Production Engineering Department

Department and University Services

2014-                           Coordinator of MUST driving school

2015-                           Coordinator of Mechanical engineering academic timetable

2016-                           Head of mechanical engineering department

Research and Project

2008                            Analysis of Frequent Failure of a Clutch on the Nyumbu Truck.

2013                            Analysis and Investigation of Mini Hydropower Generation for Zege Village, Korogwe, Tanga

2014                            Design of Local Alternator for Micro Wind Power System.

2015                            Development of Solar, Electric and Wind Hybrid Minivan

2015                            Conversion of Electrical Cookers into Biogas Stoves for MUST Uses

2016                            Evaluation of Air Pollution Contributed by Automobiles in Mbeya City

2017                            Impact of Local Car Washing Discharge on Water Quality at Mbeya City

2018                            Design of Hand Operated Textile Weaving Machine

2019                            Design and Manufacturing of The Solar Fruit Drier

2019                            Effect of Local Garages in Relation to the Environment in The City of Mbeya

PERSONAL  INFORMATIONP.

1. Name:                                   OWDEAN MOSES SUWI  
2. Contants:   Address                      P. BOX 131  MBEYA

                     : Mobile phone                      0755-744486

                     : Email address                      suwi69 @ yahoo. Com

1. Malital   status:                                Married
2. Date of birth :                                 31^th August 1969
3. Place of birth:                                  Kianda, Sumbawanga, Rukwa
4. Nationality:                                       Tanzanian
5. Sex                :                                Male
6. Language     :                                 Spoken and written English and Kiswahili

PRACTICAL TRAINING ATTENDED

1.  Tanganyika Tegri Plastics  - First year University student  IPT  Training   at 1994
2.  Tanzania Electric Supply Company  (TANESCO) as Second year University   student IPT at 1995
3. Tanzania Telecommunication Company Limited (TTCL) as Third Year University Student at 1996

COMPUTER LITERACY

1. Pascal Programming
2. Engineering Software i.e. Mat lab
3. C ⁺⁺⁺ Programming

LANGUANGE  PROFICIENCY

• English Language and Kiswahili

WORKING EXPERIENCE

1. Firm/Company :                      Southern Paper Mills   (SPM)  Mgololo

                 Position/Title   :               Electrical Engineer

                Duration  :                        1997 - 1999

2. 2. Firm/Company  :               St Maurus ChemChemi Secondary School

               Position/Title   :                 School Teacher

               Duration  :                        2000-2002

1.   Firm/Company  :             Loleza Girls Secondary School

             Position/Title   :                   School Teacher

             Duration  :                        2002-2003

4. Firm/Company  :            Mbeya Technical College

             Position/Title   :                   Tutor

             Duration  :                        2004- 2006

5. Firm/Company  :            Mbeya Institute of Science and Technology

             Position/Title   :                Tutorial Assistant

             Duration  :                         2007-2012

6. Firm/Company :            Mbeya University of Science and Technology

             Position/Title   :                Assistant Lecturer

             Duration  :                         2012 - To date

              Position / Title:                  Head of Department

                                                            Electrical and Telecommunication Engineering.

Duration:                              2014 to 2017

7. REFFEREES

1. Mighanda James Manyahi

Head of Department

Electrical Power Systems

CoET

           University of Dar Es Salaam

           Po Box 35091

           Dar Es Salaam

            Mobile Phone:                    -0715411470; 0784411470

2. Kundy

CoET

           University of Dar Es Salaam

           Po Box 35091

           Dar Es Salaam

            Mobile Phone:                    - 0755442020; 0655499499

3. Rwakarambi

             Mbeya University of Science And Technology

             Po Box 131

             Mbeya

             Mobile Phone:                - 0754500026

Dr. Patrice Nyangi is a lecturer in the Civil Engineering Department of the College of Engineering and Technology and the acting Head of Construction Services Department for MCB Company Limited at Mbeya University of Science and Technology. He is holding a Ph.D. Degree in Structural Engineering and he is a registered professional Civil Engineer by Engineers Registration Board, Tz. He has experience of over 7 years in academics and construction industry. His technical expertise covers a wide range of engineering
disciplines encompassing the seismic analysis and design of structures, material specifications, construction supervision and maintenance of commercial, residential and other structures. He has worked with Estim Construction Limited a first-class contractor as a Site Engineer between August and December 2015.He then joined Mbeya University of Science and Technology as an Assistant Lecturer from December 2015. He has published 5 research articles, 4 of which are indexed in SCI, and he is currently a reviewer for the journal of Sound and Vibration published by Elsevier. He also serves as a Technical Editor of MUST Journal of research and development. He speaks, reads and writes in Kiswahili, English and French.

I am born in 1990 in Hanang, Manyara region. completed primary school in 2005 at Garawja primary school. thereafter joined Bwiru boys sec school in 2006 and completed form four in 2009. thereafter joined MUST for Ordinary diploma study in 2010 and completed in 2013. then empleyed at MUST as Assistant Instructor in 2014. in 2015 i joined MUST to bachelor of Mechanical Engineering and completed in 2018. in May 2019 i was promoted as Tutorial Assistant.

DEPARTMENT OF EARTH SCIENCE PROFILE

About the Department

The Department of Earth Sciences (ES) began in July 2022 after the transformation from the Department of Natural Sciences. It is situated in the College of Science and Technical Education (CoSTE) at Mbeya University of Science and Technology Main Campus 10 km outside Mbeya city center and about 3 Km from the Mbeya – Tunduma Highway. The road to CoSTE branches from the highway at the Iyunga – TAZARA area.

Academic programmes

The Department of Earth Sciences provide fundamental understanding on the functioning of our planed and are essential to identifying long-term solutions to many issues related to natural resources, natural disaster/hazards, energy and the environmental that the societies are facing. The department plays a crucial role in transferring knowledge and practical skills our students in solving problems and establishing policies for resource management, environmental protection, public health, safety, and welfare as well as the community through outreach activities, applied research and consultancy.

The Department of Earth Sciences offers both short and long courses and is involved in outreach programmes in natural resource conservation, environmental science and biodiversity conservation.

Bachelor of Science in Natural Resource Conservation

A three years programme that is designed to train competent and reliable conservators who are well equipped with diverse job skills to meet the demand in resource management, research and technology transfer.

Entry qualifications/requirements

Entry 1: Form six holders

Two principal passes of at least “D” grade at Advanced Level in Biology, and Chemistry/Geography/Agriculture/Nutrition; In addition, an applicant must have minimum pass of D grade in Biology and Chemistry/Geography/Agriculture and Nutrition at O-Level.

Skills

1. Ability to educate all sectors of the local community on nature conservation work;
2. Ability to develop and implement policies geared towards sustainable development including environmental impact assessments;
3. Create awareness on nature conservation to local communities i.e. schools, villages, NGOs, Faith based organizations etc through workshops, seminars, media, talks, conferences;
4. Evaluate and monitor features of nature conservation;
5. Ability to prepare conservation reports, management plans, publicity materials and displays;
6. Carry out field work i.e. species survey, wildlife assessment, ecological surveys and scientific observation etc;
7. Carry out law enforcement measures and enquiries from the public and
8. Ability to provide advice to clients, community groups, planners, employers on natural resources.

Career/employment opportunities

1. Self-employed individuals through entrepreneurship skills related to application of managing natural resource initiatives;
2. Academic institutions such as Secondary schools, Colleges and Universities
3. Government institutions, non-governmental organization, community based organizations, faith based organizations etc;
4. Research organizations, mining industries;

Master of Science in Biodiversity conservation

A three years programme that is designed to train competent and reliable conservator who have a critical understanding of biodiversity and the socio-economic, political, cultural and institutional settings within which management and policy decisions are made in research and educational sectors.

Programme Objectives

1. To train and produce sufficient and quality conservationists with mastery of global ecosystems of various animals and plants.
2. Establish a sound foundation of scientific principles applied in the field of biodiversity conservation

• Create awareness and the need for being creative, innovative and self-reliant in tackling environmental problems relating to all living things.

Entry qualifications/requirement

1. General Minimum Entry Requirements for Admission

The entry requirements for the candidates applying for Master of Science in Biodiversity Conservation should possess any Bachelor Degree in Biological Sciences with a GPA of not less than 2.7

OR

Holders of Postgraduate Diploma in Biological Sciences with an average of B or GPA not less than 2.7 Two principal passes of at least “D” grade at Advanced Level in Biology or Chemistry and must have a Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) with a pass in Chemistry or Biology and any other two-science subjects.

1. Programme Specific Entry Requirements for Admission

The entry requirements for the candidates applying for Master of Science in Biodiversity Conservation should possess any Bachelor Degree in Biological Sciences with experiences in Wildlife Management, Forestry, Animal Science, Agriculture General, Zoology, Botany, Biology, Wildlife Science and Conservation, Ecology, Range Management, Environmental sciences, Aquatic sciences and other related.

OR

Holders of Postgraduate Diploma in Biological Sciences with experiences in Wildlife Management, Forestry, Animal Science, Agriculture General, Zoology, Botany, Biology, Wildlife Science 44 and Conservation, Ecology, Range Management, Environmental sciences, Aquatic sciences, and other related

Skills

1. Ability to provide technical advice and assistance on conducting analyses of wildlife, fisheries, and biodiversity programs;
2. Formulate policies and strategies, and design, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating biodiversity conservation and natural resources management projects;
3. Ability to work with the environmental community (villages, districts, regions, non-governmental organizations, universities, research institutions, private enterprises, and international development agencies) to keep current with the latest technical and policy developments, mobilize support when required, and promote cooperation for biodiversity conservation and sustainable use and management of natural resources;
4. Ability to carry out inquiries on biodiversity conservation, wildlife, sustainable forestry, and related topics;
5. Conduct assessment on biodiversity indices using novel techniques and approaches;
6. Assess the potential of conservation strategies for safeguarding biodiversity and recommend possible mitigation measures and
7. Apply for funding and grants from other organisations.

Career/employment opportunities

1. Self-employed individuals through entrepreneurship skills related to application of managing natural resource initiatives;
2. Academic institutions such as Secondary schools, Colleges and Universities
3. Government institutions, non-governmental organization, community based organizations, faith based organizations etc;
4. Research organizations, mining industries;

Research portfolio and consultancy

Our research areas in biodiversity and natural resource conservation focus on the following fields;

• Environmental/land-use planning

·         Wildlife management

·         Park Range

• Conservation Biology
• Forest Science
• Fishery and Aquatic Science
• Quantitative Ecology
• Applied Ecology
• Policy and Institutional Analysis
• Risk Analysis and Management

Mr. Vicent Marwa is Assistant Lecturer (AL) in Energy engineering with the Department of Energy and Production Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) at the Mbeya University of Science and Technology (MUST).

He completed his Master Degree in Energy Engineering at Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department in the College of Engineering and Technology at the University of Dar es Salaam and has attended various seminars, workshops and professional training. Mr. Marwa has performed his research on “Investigating of means of reducing Electricity consumption in the Tanzania iron and steel industries” in 2013.

Marwa is professional in Engineering Thermodynamics, Heat transfer, Control system engineering, Fluid power and control and Power Production.

He has skills on computer especially Ms Power Point, word, excel, Auto CAD, Publishers and normally he is good team player who listens, thrives on collaborating with diversely talented team members, and integrates their divergent thoughts, opinions, and perspectives into meaningful action.

Dr. Wambura Mwiryenyi Mwita is the Lecturer and current Head of Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at Mbeya University of Science and Technology since May 2020.

He graduated with Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Johannesburg (UJ), South Africa in 2020. His PhD thesis was “Characterisation of titanium alloy processed by constrained bending and straightening severe plastic deformation” He received Master of Technology (MTech) degree in Mechanical Engineering from Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT), South Africa in 2011. His Master thesis was “Development and testing of an intelligent hybrid polymeric composite beam with healing ability

embedded with Nickel-Titanium shape memory alloy”. He was awarded BSc (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering from University of Dar es Salaam in 2001. He had completed Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE) at Sengerema High School in 1996 and Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) at Azania Secondary School in 1993.

His areas of interest in Teaching, Researching and Consultancy are: Materials Science and Engineering, Machine Elements and Design, Turbo Machinery, Vibration Engineering and Engineering Entrepreneurship.

Since he joined Mbeya University in 2003, Dr. W.M. Mwita  has served with good performance and achievements in several positions at the department and the university level:  Examinations Coordinator in the Department of Mechanical Engineering in then Mbeya Institute  of Science and Technology (MIST) (Jul 2008-Jun 2012). Member of the University Senate-MUST-ASA Representative at Mbeya University of Science and Technology (MUST) (Jul 2013-Nov2015). Member of the University Workers Council (Oct 2015-Dec2016). Chair Person MUST Burial Fund (MBF) (Jan 2016-Dec 2016).  Currently as the head of department, his duties include Overall incharge of Training, Assessment, Research and Consultancy activities in the department. To ensure effective management of human, facilities and financial resources in the department.

CURRICULUM VITAE

MOBILE:0758989858.          E-MAIL yeremiagwau@gmail.com

PERSONAL  PARTICULARS.

NAME:        Yeremia Duma Gwau.

Gender:     Male.

Date of Birth: 1^stJanuary 1972.

Nationality:  Tanzanian.

Languages: Fluent in English and Swahili Both in speaking and writing.

Marital status: Married

Educational level:Bachelor degree in mechanical Engineering.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND.

• 2010-2013. Bachelor in mechanical Engineering.

                        MBEYA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY.

• 2002_2004 . Diploma  in Education (Technical course:DTE)

                        KLERRUU TEACHERS COLLEGE.

• 1994_1997.Full Technician certificate in mechanical Engineering(T.C)

                        ARUSHA TECHNICAL COLLEGE.

• Certificate of Secondary Educational Examinationa(CSEE)

                        MOSHI TECHNICAL SECONDARY SCHOOL.

EXPERIENCE(S):

• 2014 Up to date

TUTORIAL ASSISTANT IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

• 2004_-2013.

 :WELDING AND METAL FABRICATION TEACHER: VETA SONGEA

 : TEACHER. IN PREVENTIVE MAINTANANCE

: TEACHER  IN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY

: TEACHER IN AUTOMOBILE  SERVICE AND REPAIR.

• 1998_2001:

FITTER/TURNER AND MOTOR VEHICLE MECHANICS :TANZANIA FARMERS SERVICE CENTRE(T.F.S.C.)IN ARUSHA.

• JUNE 2004_OCTOBER 2004.

WELDER AND FITTER:IN TANZANIA STEEL PIPE  (FORMER U.F.I. UBONGO).

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE.

• Head of section.
• Discipline master.
• Peer group guidance and cancellor.

ABILITY POSSESSED.

Iam able to;

• Adapt New environment easily.
• Work in a Team.
• Accept challenges.
• Work under pressure in minimum supervision to meet goals

CONTACT REFEREESS

• HEAD OF MECHANICAL DEPARTMENT.

MBEYA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY.

P.O.BOX. 131.

MBEYA.

E-MAIL.lekariwa@gmail.com

Office Tel.252503016/7 or 252502861.

• IDDPHONCE RAPHAEL

ASSISTANT LECTURE

MBEYA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY.

P.O.BOX. 131.

MBEYA

.

E-MAIL rapha2009@gmail.com

Prof. Zacharia Saimon Katambara received BSc. in Civil Engineering and MSc. in Water Resources Engineering both from the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM), Tanzania in 1999 and 2003 respectively. In July 2011, Zacharia received a Doctor of Philosophy in the field of Water Resources Engineering from the University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa. From June 2021 to date he is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering and Technology of Mbeya University of Science and Technology.

 Zacharia has held various administrative positions. They include Departmental Project Coordinator from July 2010 to November 2011, Institute Curriculum Coordinator from November 2011 to July 2012, Head of Research and Publication from July 2012 to June 2015, Acting Director of  Quality Assurance and Quality from July 2015 to May 2017, and is the current Principal of College of Engineering and Technology from May 2017.  

Professionally, Zacharia is a practicing Consulting Civil Engineer, Environmental Impact Assessment Expert, and Environmental Audit Expert registered by Engineers Registration Board (ERB) and National Environmental Management Council (NEMC) respectively. In addition, he is a member of the Institution of Engineers Tanzania, the East African Quality Assurance Network (EAQAN) and the East African Network of Leaners of Administrators and Researchers (EANLAR).

Zacharia’s areas of interest include Water Resources Engineering which focuses on hydro-informatics, catchment modelling that employs heuristic techniques, water aspects in agriculture, and hydrodynamics on hydraulic structures. Other areas are quality assurance aspects in higher learning institutions, infrastructure development, and the associated environmental issues. Zacharia has published over 12 conference papers, 25 journal papers, and more than 27 consultancy reports.

Prof. Zacharia Katambara can be contacted at +255756662009 and zacharia.katambara@must.ac.tz or zkatambara1@gmail.com.