Academic Department

Physics & Biochemical Sciences Department

School of Science & Technology

Department Staff (19)

Prof. Harold Wilson Tumwitike Mapoma

BSc. Environmental Science and Technology, MSc Environmental Sanitation, PhD Engineering

Assoc. Prof. Chikumbutso Chiziwa Kaonga

Bsc. (EST), MSc (Environ. Sci.), PhD

Mrs. Upile Mawenda

MSc Applied Chemistry, MSc Green Science and Engineering, BSc Chemistry

Dr. Estiner Katengeza

PhD in Environment Radioactivity, MSc in Medical Physics, BSc in Environmental Science and Technology (Physics)

Dr. Madalitso Tsakama

PhD (Food Quality and Safety), MSc. Food Science, BSc. Food Technology, Dip. Lab Technology

Mr. Vincent Kumwenda

BSc. Environmental Science and Technology - Physics major

Mr. Fabiano Thulu

BSc in Applied Physics, MSc in Nuclear Science and Technology (Nuclear Engineering)

Ms. Gladys C Banda

MSc in Chemistry from University of The South Pacific Fiji, MSc in Applied Chemistry from University of Malawi, BEd Science (Chemistry) from University of Malawi.

Assoc. Prof. Bernard Thole

PhD (WRE), MSc (Appl. Chem), B.Ed (Sci)

Dr. Rex Mbewe

BEd. Science, MSc Environmental, PhD

Ms. Bernadetta Phiri

Bachelor of Education Sciences

Assoc. Prof. Moses V. M. Chamba

Bachelor of Education (Home Economics), Master of Public Health, PhD (Food Nutrition and Safety)

Mr. Chifundo Tenthani

BSc. Environmental Science and Technology, MSc. in Renewable Energy

Dr. David Tembo

BED Sciences, MSc. Applied Chemistry, PhD Food Science

Dr. Getrude Cynthia Sitolo

PhD

Ms. Stella James

MSc in Water Management (Water Quality)

Mr. Rumbani Moyo

B.Ed., MSc.

Prof. Ishmael Bobby Kosamu

PhD. Environmental Science; MSc. Environmental Management

Ms. Josephine Nkhula

BSc.Environmental Science and Technology(Physics),MSc. Nuclear Science and Technology.

Department Publications

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Journal Article 2024

Source Apportionment of Air Quality Parameters and Noise Levels in the Industrial Zones of Blantyre City

Author(s): constance utsale, Assoc. Prof. Chikumbutso Chiziwa Kaonga, Mr. Fabiano Thulu, Mrs. Upile Mawenda

Indexed 2 years ago

Journal Article 2024

Safety Analysis in AP-1000 Nuclear Power Plant Against Primary Loop Coolant Pump and Fuel Failures

Author(s): Mr. Fabiano Thulu, Hailemichael Guadie Mengsitu, Paul Stone Macheso

Indexed 6 months ago

Book Chapter 2024

Pesticides and disease causing contaminants in Khat and Khat products

Author(s): Ms. Stella James

Indexed 1 year ago

Journal Article 2023

Effect of carbonisation on combustion characteristics of faecal sludge and sawdust blended briquettes

Author(s): Kingsly Kabango, Assoc. Prof. Chikumbutso Chiziwa Kaonga, Mr. Fabiano Thulu

Indexed 3 years ago

Review Article 2023 SDG 2 SDG 3

Effects of Traditional and Novel Cooking Processes on the Nutritional and Bioactive Profile Brassica oleracea (Kale): A Review.

Author(s): Waseem Khalid, Assoc. Prof. Moses V. M. Chamba

Indexed 2 years ago

Review Article 2023 SDG 2 SDG 3 SDG 9

A Systematic Review of Phytochemistry, Nutritional Composition, and Pharmacologic Application of Species of the Genus Viola in Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs).

Author(s): Gaber El-Saber Batiha, Assoc. Prof. Moses V. M. Chamba

Indexed 2 years ago

Journal Article 2023

Strengthening adult mosquito surveillance in Africa for disease control: Learning from the present.

Author(s): Coulibay Z.I, Gowero S, Tangena J.A, Dr. Rex Mbewe

Indexed 2 years ago

Journal Article 2023

Genotyping of Anopheles mosquito blood meals reveals nonrandom human host selection: implications for human-to-mosquito Plasmodium falciparum transmission

Author(s): Dr. Rex Mbewe

Indexed 3 years ago

Review Article 2023 SDG 3

Application of radish pods in households and effect of their active components against different diseases: A review.

Author(s): Sana Noreen, Assoc. Prof. Moses V. M. Chamba

Indexed 2 years ago

Journal Article 2023 SDG 3 SDG 9

Comparative study of egg quality parameters of different breeds of peacock.

Author(s): Shakeela Khalid, Assoc. Prof. Moses V. M. Chamba

Indexed 2 years ago

Journal Article 2023 SDG 3 SDG 7

OP13 Undertaking photovoice in informal settlements in Kenya and Malawi: methodological learning from a qualitative study exploring solid fuel use, cooking and air pollution

Author(s): Isabelle Uny, Tracy Chasima, Lusizi Kambalame, Line Caes, Hellen Meme, Assoc. Prof. Moses V. M. Chamba

Indexed 2 years ago

Journal Article 2023

An assessment of four decades atmospheric PM2.5 trends in urban locations over Southern Africa using MERRA-2 reanalysis

Author(s): Mathews Nyasulu, Mr. Fabiano Thulu

Indexed 3 years ago

Conference Proceeding 2023

Roles of Optical Fiber Sensors in the Internet of Things: Applications and Challenges

Author(s): Paul Macheso, Mr. Fabiano Thulu

Indexed 2 years ago

Journal Article 2023

Electromagnetic Frequency Pollution in Malawi: A Case of Electric Field and Magnetic Flux Density Pollution in Southern Africa

Author(s): Mr. Fabiano Thulu, Mrs. Upile Mawenda

Indexed 3 years ago

Journal Article 2023

Provitamin A retention and sensory acceptability of landrace orange maize (MW5021) food products among school-aged children living in rural Malawi

Author(s): Alex Arves Katola, Mangani Chilala Katundu, Aliza Hannah Stark, Dr. David Tembo, Victoria Uchizi Ndolo

Indexed 2 years ago

Journal Article 2023

Investigating Seawater Intrusion in Republic of South Africa’s Heuningnes, Cape Agulhas Using Hydrogeochemistry and Seawater Fraction Techniques

Author(s): Abongile Xaza, Prof. Harold Wilson Tumwitike Mapoma, Tamiru A. Abiye, Sumaya Clarke, Thokozani Kanyerere

Indexed 2 years ago

Journal Article 2023

Phytochemical Composition and Antioxidant Activity of Edible Wild Fruits from Malawi

Author(s): Bonface Mwamatope, Ibrahim Chikowe, John F. Kamanula, Dr. David Tembo, Friday F. F. Masumbu, Felix D. Kumwenda

Indexed 2 years ago

Conference Proceeding 2022

Thermal-Hydraulic Safety Assessment in Advanced Boiling Water Reactors due to Fuel Failure and Loss of Offsite Power

Author(s): Mr. Fabiano Thulu, Chomora Mikeka, Hailemichael Guadie Mengsitu, Mr. Chifundo Tenthani

Indexed 3 years ago

Conference Proceeding 2022

An Investigation on the Possible Radioactive Contamination of Environment due to a Large Steam Line Break, Containment Rupture and Station Blackout in ABWR

Author(s): Mr. Fabiano Thulu

Indexed 3 years ago

Conference Proceeding 2022

Genotyping of Anopheles mosquito blood meals reveals nonrandom human host selection: implications for Plasmodium falciparum transmission, Malawi

Author(s): Dr. Rex Mbewe

Indexed 3 years ago

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