Physics & Biochemical Sciences Department - MUBAS Staff Research Catalogue

Physics & Biochemical Sciences Department

School of Science & Technology

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

Prof. Harold Wilson Tumwitike Mapoma - BSc. Environmental Science and Technology, MSc Environmental Sanitation, PhD Environmental Sciences

Assoc. Prof. Chikumbutso Chiziwa Kaonga

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

Assoc. Prof. Chikumbutso Chiziwa Kaonga - Bsc. (EST), MSc (Environ. Sci.), PhD

Mrs. Upile Mawenda

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

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. 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

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. Vincent Kumwenda - BSc. Environmental Science and Technology - Physics major

Mr. Fabiano Thulu

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

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.

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)

Assoc. Prof. Bernard Thole - PhD (WRE), MSc (Appl. Chem), B.Ed (Sci)

Dr. Rex Mbewe

BEd. Science, MSc Environmental, PhD

Dr. Rex Mbewe - BEd. Science, MSc Environmental, PhD

Ms. Bernadetta Phiri

Bachelor of Education Sciences

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)

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

Mr. Chifundo Tenthani - BSc. Environmental Science and Technology, MSc. in Renewable Energy

Dr. David Tembo

BED Sciences, MSc. Applied Chemistry, PhD Food Science

Dr. David Tembo - BED Sciences, MSc. Applied Chemistry, PhD Food Science

Dr. Getrude Cynthia Sitolo

PhD

Dr. Getrude Cynthia Sitolo - PhD

Ms. Stella James

MSc in Water Management (Water Quality)

Ms. Stella James - MSc in Water Management (Water Quality)

Mr. Rumbani Moyo

B.Ed., MSc.

Mr. Rumbani Moyo - B.Ed., MSc.

Journal Article - Source Apportionment and Risk Assessment of Heavy Metals in Soils During Dry and Rainy Seasons in Southern Malawi

2025 · Constance Chifuniro Utsale, Assoc. Prof. Chikumbutso Chiziwa Kaonga, Ms. Stella James

3 weeks ago

Journal Article - Understanding People’s Intentions Towards the Adoption of Biogas Technology: Applying the Diffusion of Innovation Theory and the Theory of Planned Behavior

2025 · Regina Kulugomba, Prof. Harold Wilson Tumwitike Mapoma, Eng. Dr. Gregory Ezra Tsonga Gamula, Stanley Mlatho, Richard Blanchard

3 weeks ago

Book Chapter - Pesticides and disease causing contaminants in Khat and Khat products

2024 · Ms. Stella James

8 months ago

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

2024 · constance utsale, Assoc. Prof. Chikumbutso Chiziwa Kaonga, Mr. Fabiano Thulu, Mrs. Upile Mawenda

11 months ago

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

2024 · Mr. Fabiano Thulu

11 months ago

Book Chapter - Assessment of PM 2.5 in Blantyre City, Malawi

2024 · Mr. Fabiano Thulu, Assoc. Prof. Chikumbutso Chiziwa Kaonga

11 months ago

Journal Article - Longitudinal Analysis of Annual PM2.5 Concentration Variations in Blantyre City, Malawi

2024 · Mr. Fabiano Thulu, Assoc. Prof. Chikumbutso Chiziwa Kaonga, Prof Ishmael Kosamu, Mathews Nyasulu, Rowland Chipeni Nyirongo

10 months ago

Book Chapter - Safety Analysis During Low-Pressure Case in VVER-1000 with ASYST

2024 · Mr. Fabiano Thulu, Mrs. Upile Mawenda

10 months ago

Review Article - Setting up a new radiation therapy centre in Malawi: Opportunities and challenges

2024 · Ephraim Tembo, Mr. Fabiano Thulu

9 months ago

Journal Article - Human health risk assessment of microbial contamination and trace metals in water and soils of Chileka Township, Blantyre, Malawi

2024 · Gunseyo Dickson Dzinjalamala, Assoc. Prof. Chikumbutso Chiziwa Kaonga, Mr. Fabiano Thulu, Mrs. Upile Mawenda

11 months ago

Journal Article - Opportunities and Barriers to Biogas Adoption in Malawi

2024 · Regina Kulugomba, Prof. Harold Wilson Tumwitike Mapoma, Eng. Dr. Gregory Ezra Tsonga Gamula, Richard Blanchard, Stanley Mlatho

11 months ago

Review Article - A baseline epidemiological survey for malaria and schistosomiasis reveals an alarming burden in primary schools despite ongoing control in Chikwawa District, southern Malawi

2024 · Blessing Chiepa, Dr. Rex Mbewe

11 months ago

Journal Article - Effect of Salt Stress on Botanical Characteristics of Some Table Beet (Beta vulgaris L.) Cultivars

2024 · Ayah T. Zaidalkilani, Aman H. Al-Kaby, Amira M. El-Emshaty, Sadeq K. Alhag, Laila A. Al-Shuraym, Zakaria A. Salih, Amro Ahmed Taha, Ammar M. Al-Farga, Ashmawi E. Ashmawi, Saleh A. Hamad, Hany S. Abd El-Raouf, Shahinaz E. Ahmed, Ahmed M. El-Taher, Moses V. M. Chamba, Assoc. Prof. Moses V. M. Chamba, Taghreed A. Badawi

6 months ago

Journal Article - Exploring the use of solid fuels for cooking and household air pollution in informal settlements through photovoice: The Fuel to Pot study in Ndirande (Malawi) and Mukuru (Kenya)

2024 · Isabelle Uny, Tracy Chasima, Line Caes, Lusizi Kambalame, Moses V.M. Chamba, Assoc. Prof. Moses V. M. Chamba, Mr. Limbani R Kalumbi, Fred Orina, Heather Price, Sian Licas, Maria Nyikuri, Sean Semple, Hellen Meme

4 months ago

Journal Article - Nutritional composition, functional properties, and sensory acceptability of complementary flour blends from sorghum, pigeon peas, eggplants, and pumpkin seeds

2024 · Assoc. Prof. Moses V. M. Chamba, Rumbani Moyo, Michael Chimbalanga, Winnie T. Ngoma

2 months ago

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

2023 · Kingsly Kabango, Assoc. Prof. Chikumbutso Chiziwa Kaonga, Mr. Fabiano Thulu

1 year ago

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

2023 · Mr. Fabiano Thulu, Mrs. Upile Mawenda

2 years ago

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

2023 · Paul Macheso, Mr. Fabiano Thulu

11 months ago

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

2023 · Alex Arves Katola, Mangani Chilala Katundu, Aliza Hannah Stark, Dr. David Tembo, Victoria Uchizi Ndolo

1 year ago

Journal Article - Phytochemical Composition and Antioxidant Activity of Edible Wild Fruits from Malawi

2023 · Bonface Mwamatope, Ibrahim Chikowe, John F. Kamanula, Dr. David Tembo, Friday F. F. Masumbu, Felix D. Kumwenda

1 year ago

Top Researchers

“Academic success depends on research and publications.”
---- Philip Zimbardo ----

Dr. Kondwani Chidziwisano

Environmental Health

44 Publications

Dr. Robert Suya

Land Surveying & Physical Planning

36 Publications

Prof. Harold Wilson Tumwitike Mapoma

Physics & Biochemical Sciences

29 Publications

Assoc. Prof. Moses V. M. Chamba

Physics & Biochemical Sciences

26 Publications