Academic Staff Profile

Assoc. Prof. Chikumbutso Chiziwa Kaonga

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

School of Science & Technology Physics & Biochemical Sciences Department

Office: Science Block, Room 5

Email: ckaonga@mubas.ac.mw

Research Interests

Air, Water and Soil Pollution, Heavy metals, Pesticides

Biography & Background

Dr Chikumbusko Chiziwa Kaonga holds a PhD in Environmental Dynamics and Management from Hiroshima University, Japan; MSc (Environmental Science) from University of Malawi; and also BSc (Environmental Science and Technology) from University of Malawi. He has worked with University of Malawi, The Polytechnic for more than 19 years. He has taught Environmental Science courses including Environmental Chemistry and Wastewater Treatment among others to both undergraduate and postgraduate students. He holds vast expertise in the sampling of soil, water and air including analysis, assessment and data interpretation for environmental samples. Dr. Kaonga has published widely in his area of expertise and also made conference presentations both locally and internationally. He has also been involved in a number of consultancies in his area of expertise.

Author Publications

18 Works Listed

Journal Article 2025

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

Author(s): Constance Chifuniro Utsale, Assoc. Prof. Chikumbutso Chiziwa Kaonga, Ms. Stella James

Indexed 1 year ago

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

Book Chapter 2024

Assessment of PM 2.5 in Blantyre City, Malawi

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

Indexed 2 years ago

Journal Article 2024 SDG 3 SDG 6 SDG 12 +2 more

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

Author(s): Gunseyo Dickson Dzinjalamala, Assoc. Prof. Chikumbutso Chiziwa Kaonga, Mr. Fabiano Thulu, Mrs. Upile Mawenda

Indexed 2 years ago

Journal Article 2024

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

Author(s): Mr. Fabiano Thulu, Assoc. Prof. Chikumbutso Chiziwa Kaonga, Prof Ishmael Kosamu, Mathews Nyasulu, Rowland Chipeni Nyirongo

Indexed 2 years 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

Journal Article 2022

Heavy Metals and Nutrients Loads in Water, Soil, and Crops Irrigated with Effluent from WWTPs in Blantyre City, Malawi

Author(s): Raymond S. Malikula, Assoc. Prof. Chikumbutso Chiziwa Kaonga, Mr. Fabiano Thulu, Petra Chiipa, Prof. Harold Wilson Tumwitike Mapoma

Indexed 4 years ago

Journal Article 2020

Heavy metals in water, sediment, fish and associated risks from an endorheic lake located in Southern Africa

Author(s): L. L. J. Kamzati, Assoc. Prof. Chikumbutso Chiziwa Kaonga, Mr. Fabiano Thulu, S. M. Abdel-dayem, A. J. Anifowose, R. C. G. Chidya, U. Chitete-Mawenda, H. Sakugawa, Prof. Harold Wilson Tumwitike Mapoma

Indexed 4 years ago

Journal Article 2020 SDG 3 SDG 6 SDG 12 +2 more

Heavy metals in water, sediment, fish and associated risks from an endorheic lake located in Southern Africa

Author(s): Kamzati L.L.J., Assoc. Prof. Chikumbutso Chiziwa Kaonga, Assoc. Prof. Harold Wilson Tumwitike Mapoma, Mr. Fabiano Thulu, Abdel-Dayem S.M., Anifowose A.J., Chidya R.C.G., Sakugawa H.

Indexed 3 years ago

Conference Proceeding 2018

Factors affecting sustainability of borehole water supply in Blantyre rural, Malawi: a case study of Matindi area

Author(s): Fainala L. Kilembe, Prof. Harold Wilson Tumwitike Mapoma, Deliwe D. Lakudzala, Assoc. Prof. Chikumbutso Chiziwa Kaonga

Indexed 2 years ago

Journal Article 2017

Trace elements geochemistry of fractured basement aquifer in southern Malawi: A case of Blantyre rural

Author(s): Prof. Harold Wilson Tumwitike Mapoma, Xianjun Xie, Mathews Tananga Nyirenda, Liping Zhang, Assoc. Prof. Chikumbutso Chiziwa Kaonga, Rex Mbewe, Prof. Harold Wilson Tumwitike Mapoma

Indexed 4 years ago

Review Article 2017

Trends in usage of selected fungicides in Japan between 1962 and 2014: a review

Author(s): Assoc. Prof. Chikumbutso Chiziwa Kaonga, Russel C.G. Chidya, Prof. Ishmael B. M. Kosamu, S. M. Abdel-dayem, Rex Mbewe, H. Sakugawa, Assoc. Prof. Bernard Thole, Prof. Harold Wilson Tumwitike Mapoma

Indexed 4 years ago

Journal Article 2017