Dr Godfrey Rukweza

Lecturer

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Academic Qualifications

Year Qualification

1979 BSc Eng. .(Hons.) Fluid & Structural Mechanics

1979 ACGI – Associateship of the City & Guilds of London Institute

1981 MSc. Fluid & Structural Mechanics

1981 DIC – Dip. of Membership of the Imperial College.

1995 PhD – Fluid Dynamics

Posts held

1974 to 1975 City Electrical Engineer – Salisbury Municipality

1981 to 1982 Technical Director – Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

1982 to 1984 Deputy Director – Ministry of Defence

1984 to 1984 Chairman of Mechanical Engineering Department - UZ

1984 to 1985 Planned Maintenance Manager – Zimbabwe Iron & Steel Co. (ZISCO)

1985 to 1986 Project & Development Engineer - Zimbabwe Iron & Steel Co. (ZISCO)

1986 to 1986 Chairman of Business Studies Department – UZ

1986 to 1987 Works Engineer – Tube & Pipe Industries (Pvt) Ltd

1988 to 1999 Lecturer/Chairman of Mechanical Engineering Department – UZ

1999 to 2002 Divisional Manager Operations – Engen Marketing Zimbabwe

2002 to 2005 Group Engineering Manager – Anchor Holdings

2005 to 2005 International Consultant –United Nations Industrial Development Organisations (UNIDO)

2005 to present Lecturer - Department of Mechanical Engineering – UZ.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

BSc., MSc. Fluid & Structural Mechanics, PhD – Fluid Dynamics

NON REFEERED JOURNALS AND CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS.

The Allen Professional Manager’s Seminar. Louis Allen Management Action Programme, Louis Allen Training Centre – Harare, Zimbabwe. 1985

Electronic Data Processing. NCR Computer Institute – Harare, Zimbabwe. 1986

Technology Transfer Mechanisms. UNCTC – Harare-Sheraton, Harare, Zimbabwe. 1988

Computer Aided Learning in Engineering. Joint Expert Training Program, UNDP – UZ – CIDA – Harare,Zimbabwe. 1988

Introduction to Flow Measurement. Department of Fluid Engineering & Instrumentation, CranfieldInstitute of Technology, Cranfield, U. K. 1989

Capacity Building for Process Design and Engineering. CSC / Botswana Technology Centre – Gaborone, Botswana. 1990

Experimental Techniques in Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer. University of Manchester, Manchester,U. K. 1990

Training of Trainers in Energy Management. ZESA Training Centre – Harare, Zimbabwe. 1997

Challenges and Perspectives for Universities in Africa. Makerere University – Kampala, Uganda. 1998

Renewable Energy Conference. Reading University, U. K. 1999

Internal Quality Auditing.; Auditing of Manufacturing Processes. DNV [Det Norske Veritas] – Harare, Zimbabwe. 1999

ISO 9000 Certification. Institute for International Research - Johannesburg, RSA. 1999

Cost/Loss Reduction Strategies in Materials and Supplies Management. ZNCC [Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce] Harare, Zimbabwe. 1999

Quality Costs in Manufacturing. DNV [Det Norske Veritas] - Harare, Zimbabwe. 2000

Finance for Non Financial Executives. BS&T [Business Systems & Training], Mandel Training Centre – Harare, Zimbabwe. 2000

Total Supply Chain Logistics – Distribution Economics and Network Planning. Vukani Petroleum and Energy Institute - Cape Town, RSA. 2000

Eng. Clement S. Shonhiwa

Lecturer

Eng. Clement S. Shonhiwa

MSc. In Chemical Engineering (UCLV –Cuba), Certificate in boiler Operations (City and Guilds), MSc. (Renewable Energy – UZ), DPhil – Science –“Patent: Jatropha Biodiesel

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Academic Qualifications

Year Qualification

1994 MSc. In Chemical Engineering (UCLV –Cuba)

1998 Certificate in boiler Operations (City and Guilds)

2001 MSc. (Renewable Energy – UZ)

2012 (understudy) DPhil – Science –“Patent: Jatropha Biodiesel Production Plant”.

Posts held

1994 to 1997 High School Teacher – Munyoro Sec. School

1997 to 2003 High School Teacher – Bonda Girls High School

2003 to 2004 Lecturer – Masvingo Polytechnic

2004 to 2006 Chinhoyi University of Technology

2005 to 2009 Production Manager – Finealt Engineering

2009 to present Lecturer – Department of Mechanical Engineering (UZ), Renewable Energy Consultant – Green Fules Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe National Army, Ministry of Science and Technology

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

BSc., MSc.- Chemical Engineering and Renewable Energy

PUBLICATIONS

1. Shonhiwa C.S. Gudyanga F.P and Chiguvare Z. Parametric Optimization of a Continuous Flow Biodiesel Reactor or Economic Biodiesel Production from Jatropha Curcas Seed Oil. Pages 115-140 International Union for Pure and Applied Biophysics (IUPAB), 2011.

2. Shonhiwa C.S. Chiguvare Z. and Gudyanga F.P. Jatropha Biodiesel as Alternative Transport Fuel in Zimbabwe. Aspects of Biodiversity. Pages 160- 175 The Royal Society of Chemistry UK – ISBN: 978-1-84755-948-7, 2010

3. Gudyanga, F.P, Shonhiwa C.S. and Chiguvare Z.The roles of Jatropha in biodiesel and sustainable development in Africa.Science Technology, and Innovation for Socio-Economic Development – Success Stories from Africa. Pages 141-158 ICSU Regional Office for Africa –ISBN 9780620457415, 2009

4. Shonhiwa C.S., Gudyanga F.P. and Chiguvare Z. Kinetic Modeling of Transesterification of Jatropha Curcas Seed Oil in a Biodiesel Batch Reactor. Pages 12-13 Journal of Applied Science in Southern Africa (JASSA) UZ. ISSN 1019-7788, 2009

5. Shonhiwa C.S. Chiguvare Z and Gudyanga F.P Continuous Flow Reactor Using Reactive Distillation Technique For Economic Biodiesel Production In Zimbabwe. Pages 15-32 Research Council of Zimbabwe (RCZ) - RCZ 8^th Symposium Proceedings 2009.

6. Zhuga T.A, Munyaradzi B. and Shonhiwa C.S. Design of Alternative Energy Systems: A Self-Starting Vertical Axis Wind Turbine for Stand Alone Application Pages 115-126. JSTOR 2009

Engineer Wilson Nyemba-mechanical engineering

Engineer Wilson Nyemba

Dean of Engineering

BSc Eng (Hons) –Mech Eng (UZ), MSc (AME) –Warwick, UK, MZwelE, AMIMech Eng, CEng

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Research Interests :Computer Aided Engineering Design and Manufacture

Publications

1.Nyemba W. R., Dzimba T.,Problem Formulation and Structuring for Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis of a Wood Processing Company, Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology, Volume 1 Number 1, Pages 64 – 71, Zimbabwe Institution of Engineers, ISSN-2306-5893, January 2013
2.Nyemba W. R., Cross-Border Education in Africa for Global Geoinformation – Focus on WaterNet,International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ISPRS) Conference, Enschede, Netherlands, 2 – 4 June 2010, Volume XXXVIII Part 6 Session 6 CD-ROM, ISSN 1682-1777
3.Nyemba W. R., Modelling and Simulation of a Dump Truck Tipping Mechanism using EdenLISP, In Press, Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology.
4.Nyemba W. R., Lambu J.,A CAD System for the Automatic Generationof Bills of Materials for a Motor Vehicle Manufacturing Company, Journal -Proceedings of the Zimbabwe Institution of Engineers, Volume 4 Number 1, Pages 32-39, Zimbabwe Institution of Engineers, April 2006.
5.Nyemba W. R., Mashamba A., Equipment Maintenance Challenges in the Faculty of Engineering, UZ,A Network of Users of Scientific Equipment Phase 1 Report presented at the Second NUSESA Consultative Meeting at the University of the Western Cape, RSA, 11-13 October 2005, 112 pages.
6. Nyemba W. R.,Simbi D. J.,Academic Staff Manpower Strategy – Faculty of Engineering, Paper submitted to the University of Zimbabwe proposing the establishment of Adjunct posts for academic staff, June 2004.
7.Nyemba W. R., Chipadza J., Muzongondi C.,Undergraduate ProspectusProgrammes Leading to the Bachelor of Technology (Honours) Degree Program in Mechanical & Production Engineering for Kwekwe Polytechnic,December 2004. The prospectus formed the foundation for the first B-Tech programme offered by the Institution.
8.Nyemba W. R., Further Education and Training of Technicians through the University of Zimbabwe, Paper presented to Apprentice Technicians at Delta Engineering Training Centre, Harare, August 2002.
9.Nyemba W. R.,The Role of Modelling and Simulation in Decision-Making for Manufacturing Enterprises, Techniques and Challenges for the Manufacturing Industries, CDROM &Proceedings of the Fifth International Conference onManufacturing Processes, Systems & Operations Management in Less Industrialised Regions, ZITF, Bulawayo Zimbabwe, April 2002, Pages 11-21, 0-7974-2456-3.
10.Nyemba W. R., Report on the UNESCO-ANSTI Sponsored Continuing Engineering Education Training for Trainers Workshop, Cape Town, November 2002. The report led to the establishment of the Centre for Continuing Engineering Education within the Faculty of Engineering, UZ.
11.Wright E. A., Nyemba W. R., Capacities, Strategies and Future Developments for the FacultyEngineering at the University of Zimbabwe, Paper presented by Nyemba W. R.,at the Regional Meeting on Engineering and Technology for Sustainable Development in Africa, Bagamoyo, Tanzania, 17-21 October 2001.
12.Nyemba W. R., Three-Dimensional Modelling of a Connecting Rod using Constructive Solid Geometry, African Journal of Science & Technology, Vol. 1 No. 1, Pages 83-90, ANSTI/UNESCO, January 2000.
13.Nyemba W. R., Mechanical Engineering Design IV, BSc Final Year Module comprising CAD/CAM and Elements of Mechanical Engineering Design, 155 pages, Department of Mechanical Engineering – UZ, 2000.
14.Nyemba W. R., Introducing AutoLISP in Mechanism Design and Analysis, Proceedingsthe Zimbabwe Institution of Engineers, Vol. 1 No. 2, Pages 29-34, Cirmail Print Services, January 1999.
15.Nyemba W. R., Design of the Front Loader Private Letter Boxes for the PTC, Consultancy Report and Design, November 1997.
16.Nyemba W. R., Management of Information for Engineers, A quick guide for using spreadsheets, word-processors and databases in engineering projects, 85 pages,of Mechanical Engineering – UZ, 1997
17.Nyemba W. R., Principles of Computer Aided Design using AutoCAD, ShortTraining Booklet for CAD, 172 pages, Department of Mechanical Engineering, 1996.
18.Chateuka M., Nyemba W. R., Sheikh M. S., Zengeya M., Vassileva L. D.,Engineering Drawing and Design I, A Workbook for First Year Engineering Students, 190 pages, Department of Mechanical Engineering – UZ, 1995.
19.Nyemba W. R.,Applications of AutoLISP and EdenLISP in Engineering Design and the Conceptual Design Process, MSc Dissertation, University of Warwick, 1994.
20.Bowen B. H., Nyemba W. R.,Machine Tool Strategy for Increased Output to the Export Market. Mining and Engineering Journal of the Zimbabwe Institution of Engineers, Volume 56 Number 8, Pages 11 – 15, Thompson Publications, August 1991.

mechanical engineering staff

Mechanical Engineering Staff

Lecturer

Engineer Wilson R. Nyemba
BSc (Eng)Hons (UZ), MSc AME (Warwick – UK)
FZweIE, AMIMechE, PrEng (ECZ), CEng

Mr Kumbirayi Mugwindiri

Lecturer

Mr Kumbirayi Mugwindiri

BSc (Hons.) Mechanical Engineering (UZ),MSc. Manufacturing Systems Engineering Management (UK)

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Mobile: (+263-776 825 588

Academic Qualifications

Year Qualification

1988 BSc (Hons.) Mechanical Engineering (UZ)

1994 MSc. Manufacturing Systems Engineering Management (UK)

Posts held

1986 to 1987 Student Attache with Border Timbers Anglo American Company

1991 to 1993 Workshops Engineer, Zimphos

1991 Special Duties Engineer, Zimphos

1993-2003 Lecturer – Mechanical Engineering Department

Lecturer – Project Management (MBA UZ, MSC Survey,

MSC Manufacturing UZ)

Acting Director – Computer Aided Learning Centre – (UZ).

MSc. In Manufacturing Systems & Operations Management (UZ)

2004 to 2005 Freelance Manufacturing Consultant

2005 to present Lecturer– Department of Mechanical Engineering – UZ

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

BSc. Manufacturing, MSc., (MSOM)

PUBLICATIONS

Refereed Papers

Mugwindiri K., Chikuku T., Implementation of Total Productive Maintenance: A Case of Developing Countries, International Journal of Engineering Research and Applications, Volume 3, Issue 1, January 2013. pp. 2082-2085,ISSN: 2248-9622.
Madanhire I., Mugwindiri K., Mayahle L., - Application of online intelligent remote condition monitoring management in thermal power plant maintenance: A case study of Thermal Power Plant in Zimbabwe, International Journal of Science and Research, Volume 2, Issue 1, January 2013, pp 12-25. ISSN 2319-7064.
Mutombozana T., Mugwindiri K., Chikuku T., - The use of work study techniques in optimizing manufacturing plant maintenance processes. An investigation into a fertilizer manufacturing company in Zimbabwe, International Journal of Science and Research, Volume 2, Issue 2, February 2013, pp.98-103, ISSN 2319-7064.
Msipha A., Hove T., and Mugwindiri K., Electrical Energy intensity as a Cleaner Production measure for resource usage optimisation: An investigation into a tobacco manufacturing company in Zimbabwe, International Journal of Application or Innovation in Engineering & Management, Volume 2, Issue 1, January 2013, pp 46- 52. ISSN 2319-4847.
Madanhire I., Mugwindiri K., and Ndhlovu B., Cause assessment base analysis with a view to enhancing Eco-Efficiencies using a Cleaner Production approach: An investigation into a beverages manufacturing company in Zimbabwe, International Journal of Scientific & Technology Research, Volume, Issue, February 2013, pp.118-132, ISSN 2277-8616.
Mugwindiri K., Madanhire I., Manufacturing capacity building baseline survey on Small to Medium Enterprises (SME’s): A case study of Hire Engineering Co. in Zimbabwe, International Journal of Engineering and Computer Science, Volume 2, Issue 1, January 2013, pp 330-346. ISSN 2319-7242.
Mugwindiri K., Madanhire I., and Masara V., Energy Management Options at a Fertiliser Company in Zimbabwe, International Journal of Engineering and Computer Science, Volume 2, Issue 1, January 2013, pp 347-373. ISSN 2319-7242.
Msonza, B., Mugwindiri K., Sithole K.,Chipadza J., and Stoyanov I., Investigating the possibility of Converting the Chain-Grate Stoker to Fluidised Bed as a Modern Waste Management System at Bulawayo Power Station, Journal of Science, Engineering & Technology, ZIE, Vol 1, Issue 1, January 2013, pp 52-57, ISSN-2306-5893.
Mugwindiri K.., Mashamba A., and Chinembiri E T., Design and development of a computerised hotel reservation system for better efficiency and competitiveness, Journal of Science, Engineering & Technology, ZIE, Vol 1, Issue 1, January 2013, pp 80-86, ISSN-2306-5893.
Mugwindiri K., Madanhire I., and Masiiwa T., Design of a Cleaner Production Framework for Engineering Company: DrinkCo Beverages, International Journal of Science and Research, Volume 2, Issue 2, February 2013, pp1-17,. ISSN 2319-7064.
Mugwindiri K., Chinguwa S., and Chikuku T., Cellular Manufacturing Implementation: An Exploration of the Implementation Benefits, International Journal of Science and Research, Volume 2, Issue 2, February 2013, pp429-439,. ISSN 2319-7064.
Madanhire I., Mugwindiri K., and Mhlanga L., Enhancing Plant Availability through Maintenance Technology Tools for Dairy Industry: A case study, International Journal of Engineering Sciences & Research Technology, Volume 2, Issue 2, February 2013, pp 977-1002, ISSN 2277-8866.
Mugwindiri K., and Mbohwa C., Availability performance improvement by using Autonomous Maintenance – the case of a developing country, Zimbabwe, World Congress on Engineering, July 2013, England.
Mugwindiri K., Madanhire I., and Mukoki T., A Total Productive Maintenance implementation framework for a total or holistic Maintenance Management program in a company on the path to World Class Manufacturing, International Journal of Innovative Technology and Research, Volume 1, Issue 2, February 2013, pp115-123, ISSN 2320-5547.
Mugwindiri K., Madanhire I., and Mhlanga G., Enhancing Maintenance at a Casting Foundry Manufacturing Company: Case Study, International Journal of Innovative Technology and Research, Volume 1, Issue 2, February 2013, pp 142-154, ISSN 2320-5547.
Mugwindiri K., Mbohwa C., and Ndlovu B., The use of eco-efficiencies within a Cleaner Production framework in assessing the overall greenness of a company – A developing country (Zimbabwean) perspective concentrating on food manufacturing companies. Planetary Scientific Research Centre Conferences 2013-Round-III, April 15-16, 2013 Johannesburg (South Africa).
Mavengere J., Mugwindiri K., ChikukuT., Evaluation of Cleaner Production Options in the Zimbabwean Metal Fabrication Sector, International Journal of Application or Innovation in Engineering & Management, Volume 1, Issue 3, November 2012, pp 13-20. ISSN 2319-4847.
Chipandambira N., Mugwindiri K., ChikukuT., Total Quality Management: An Investigation of Performance Indices in the Food Processing Industry in Zimbabwe, International Journal of Advanced Technology & Engineering Research, Volume 2, Issue 6, November 2012, pp 1-4. ISSN 2250-3536.
Mushiri T., Chirinda N., Mugwindiri K., Chamisa N., A study into the role of fuzzy logic systems in condition based maintenance for control of the pneumatic valve of bottle washer in beverage companies, 5th Robotics and Mechatronics Conference of South Africa (ROBMECH), 26-27 th November 2012, pp 92-96. Pretoria, South Africa.
Madanhire I., Mugwindiri K., - Assessment and Implementation of Cleaner Production practices in Petroleum Lubricants Industry Value Chain in Zimbabwe, International Journal of Science and Research, Volume 1, Issue 3, December 2012, pp 95-103. ISSN 2319-7064.
Dandira V., Mugwindiri K., Chikuku T., A cleaner production exercise of a leather manufacturing company: A Zimbabwean experience, International Journal of Scientific & Technology Research, Volume 1, Issue 11, December 2012, pp. 97- 101, ISSN 2277-8616.
Chinguwa S., Karidza C., Mugwindiri K., Application of Quality Assurance in Continuous Improvement at a Botswana Contracting Company, International Journal of Application or Innovation in Engineering & Management, Volume 1, Issue 4, December 2012, pp. 125-133, ISSN 2319-4847.
Mugwindiri K., The Use of Cellular Manufacturing for gaining World Class Manufacturing Competitive advantage”, presented at International Conference of Production Research (ICPR), Prague, June 2001.
Mugwindiri K., and Mbohwa C., 1999, Triangle Sugar Limited Cleaner Production Assessment Manual, Danida Cleaner Production Capacity Building Project, 41 pages, University of Zimbabwe, Harare.
Mugwindiri K., To use Cellular Manufacturing (Cm) or not. A 1994 survey of the U.K. Furniture Industry, Technology Monitor. SIRDC, Zimbabwe, 1997.
Mugwindiri K., and Muzvondiwa M., Effects of Environmental issues on Business Decision Making, The Zimbabwe Engineer, Vol. 61, Number 11, 1996.
Mugwindiri K., Groves G., Kay J.,, A survey of Cellular Manufacturing Users in the UK Furniture Industry- Proceedings of the Twelfth Conference of the Irish Manufacturing Committee, IMC12 , Dublin 6-8^TH September 1995.
Mugwindiri K., and Mbohwa C.T., Flexible Manufacturing Systems - Technology Monitor, SIRDC, Zimbabwe, Vol. 4, Issue. 4, 1994.

Research patents, consultancy reports in lieu of refereed papers

Mugwindiri K., 2008, Modern Proactive Maintenance (MPM) for Zimbabwe Fertilizer Company – Manual for use by Management, Supervisors, Technicians and Artisans, 48 pages, Aspindale, Harare.
Mugwindiri K., 2007, Value Chain & Supply Chain metrics for Nissan Clover Leaf, 63 pages, Harare, Zimbabwe.
Mugwindiri K., 2005, BP Zimbabwe Dagenham Plant Total Productive Maintenance Strategic Plan 2006-2007, 25 pages, Harare.
Mugwindiri K., 2002, Manufacturing Audit Report on Elligo Plastics, 37 pages, Workington, Harare, Zimbabwe.
Mugwindiri K., Banda H., Chinyama M., Chipofya V., Mambwere F., Mkandawire T., 2002, Cleaner Production (CP) concept and practice for senior managers, Santren – Danida funded project, 44 pages, Blantyre, Malawi.
Mugwindiri K., Nyatando R., Saurombe B., 2002, Report on Capacity Building Baseline survey on S.M.E.s Working with Intermediate Technology Manufacturing on behalf of Intermediate Technology Development Group (ITDG) Southern Africa, 37 pages, Harare, Zimbabwe.
Madungwe G., Mhlanga L., Mugwindiri K., 2000, A Fully fledged Expert System in Cleaner Production (CPES ) with a Web Interface, – A fully functional CPES on the WWW. Ref. Electrical Engineering Department, University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe, and Research patented.Mugwindiri K., 2001, Project Management manual prepared for the Catholic University in Zimbabwe, 72 pages, Harare.

Refereed books

“Maintenance Engineering & Management”, Kumbi Mugwindiri & Ndabe Velempini, University of Zimbabwe Publications. Harare, Zimbabwe. 97 pages book. November 2011. ISBN 978-1-77920-047-1. Published.Wrote 4 of the 6 chapters alone, and co-authored the other two.

The following Book Manuscript has been refereed and corrections effected, and accepted by the referees.

“Cleaner Production: Theory and Application”, Compiled by “Kumbi Mugwindiri, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Zimbabwe. 2012. University of Zimbabwe Publications. 99 pages, Harare. Wrote 2 of the 7 chapters alone, and co-authored the other 5.

Research patents

A Fully fledged Expert System in Cleaner Production (CPES ) with a Web Interface, developed by Dr. G. Madungwe, Dr Liberty Mhlanga and Kumbi Mugwindiri – A fully functional CPES on the WWW. Ref. Electrical Engineering University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe, 2000.

Reliability Centred Maintenance Software Application Package by B. Ncube and Kumbi Mugwindiri, Mechanical Engineering University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe, Accepted by Coopers and Lybrand, contact Zvomunoda Chizura, Harare, Zimbabwe, 1999.

Non- refereed publications:

Mugwindiri K. 1997 21-24 January, "Project Management" - Harare, ERSI, 70 pages.
Mugwindiri K. 1997 3-4 March, "Maintenance Management for Turnail Fibre Cement", Harare, 25 pages, Harare, Zimbabwe
Mugwindiri K., 20 June 1997, "Maintenance as a Product - Maintenance Economy", IDC, Harare - 4 pages, Harare, Zimbabwe
Mugwindiri K. 1997 – "Action needed now on ozone depletion", - The Independent, 5 December 1997, Harare, Zimbabwe.
Mugwindiri Kumbirayi, Groves Gwyn and Kay John M. "Cellular manufacturing users in the UK furniture industry". Furniture Manufacturer, Vol. 63, No. 748, pp.343-345, September 1998.
Mugwindiri K. 1998 - Total Productive Maintenance Manual. August 1998, Saltrama Plastics, 62 pages, Harare, Zimbabwe
Mugwindiri Kumbirayi, Groves Gwyn and Kay John M. "Cellular manufacturing users in the UK furniture industry". Furniture Manufacturer, Vol. 63, No. 748, pp.343-345, September 1998.
Wright E. A., Mbohwa C. T., Mugwindiri K. “Quality Management Systems for the UZ, Some Key Features.” Presented at the Vice-Chancellor´s Chairpersons´ Workshop on Departmental Management, held at the University Teaching and Learning Centre, 29^th January, 1999.
Mugwindiri K., Mbohwa C. T., Wright E. A. “Assessing Service Quality in the Framework of the 1998 University of Zimbabwe (UZ) Strategic Plan: An Overview.” Presented at the Vice-Chancellor´s Chairpersons´ Workshop on Departmental Management, held at the University Teaching and Learning Centre, 29^th January, 1999.
Mbohwa C. T., Mugwindiri K. “ General Quality Management, Process Control and Quality Management in the Future”, A Paper Presented at the Institute of Mining Research (UZ) and the Ministry of Mines´ Department of Metallurgy´s Mini-Workshop on Quality Management Systems at the University Teaching and Learning Centre, UZ Harare, 12^th February, 1999.
Mugwindiri K., Mbohwa C. T. “Total Quality Management as a Competitive Advantage Strategy”, A Paper Presented at the Institute of Mining Research (UZ) and the Ministry of Mines´ Department of Metallurgy Mini-Workshop on Quality Management Systems at the University Teaching and Learning Centre, UZ Harare, 12^th February, 1999.
K. Mugwindiri, R. Nyatando, B. Saurombe - Report on Capacity Building Baseline survey on S.M.E.s Working With IT Manufacturing. Intermediate Technology Development Group (ITDG), Southern Africa. (Inhouse Journal), : 17 April 2002, Harare, 37 pages.
K. Mugwindiri, R Nyatando, B Saurombe - A Business Manual on “Business Management, Production Management, Clustering, Quality for the Gazaland IT Mnaufacturing cluster. Intermediate Technology Development Group (ITDG), Southern Africa. (Inhouse Manual),: 17 April 2002, Harare, 37 pages. 24 May 2002.
K. Mugwindiri - A Production Management Module - Production Management. Strategic Planning, Group Technology, Maintenance Engineering, Capacity Planning, Production Planning and Scheduling, Management of Demand Inventory, Just In Time Manufacturing Systems. Cooperative Supply Chain Techniques. Industriial Development Corporation (IDC) Africa. (Inhouse Manual),:, Harare, 300 pages. 7 June 2002
K. Mugwindiri. “Project Management Manual for Developmental and Technical Projects”, Management Training Bureau (MTB), Msasa, Harare. 22 nd July – 26 th July 2002. 140 pages.
Mugwindiri K. 2005 The effect of plant availability on life cycle performance of power stations in general and coal fired power stations in particular.” Inframation- Thermographers Conference, October 17-21, 2005, Orleans Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
“Department of Mechanical Engineering, Strategic Plan 2005-2007”, compiled by Kumbi Mugwindiri, Dr. Charles T. Mbohwa, and Keydon Sithole, 20 pages, October 2005, Harare, Zimbabwe.
“Jishu Hozen Implementation Manual for Dips & Chemicals, Zimbabwe Phosphate Industries, Harare”, 33 pages written by Kumbi Mugwindiri, November 2005, Harare, Zimbabwe.
“Lean maintenance & Facilities management for Hospitals Course.” Written by Kumbi Mugwindiri, course developed Febraury 2006 and a Word Presentation and a 101 page manual presented electronically to the Ministry of Health, Government of Zimbabwe.

“Strategic Planning for technicians and Engineers,” Course Developed, electronically presented to Clay Products Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, Industrial Staff, March 2006.
Asset Management & Lean Maintenance Valuation Management Manual”, 80 pages, written by Kumbi Mugwindiri, John Moses and Ndabe Velempini, Harare, Zimbabwe February 2006. Cooperating agencies Nicoz Diamond Zimbabwe.
“Value Chain & Supply Chain Metrics Manual for Zimbabwe Phosphate Industries and Industrial Development Corporation, Harare, Zimbabwe, Africa”, 73 pages, May 2007, compiled By Kumbi Mugwindiri

CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOP ATTENDED:

"Cleaner Production", Institute of Environmental Studies (IES), Johannesburg, South Africa. 1st June 1999.
"Environmental. Awareness", Export Processing Zone (EPZ) Authority, Harare International Conference Centre. 30th March 1999, Harare, Zimbabwe.
"Walking on a Tight Rope Turnaround Strategies for Zimbabwe", Meikles Hotel, 7 May 1998, Harare, Zimbabwe.Solarhart water Heating System, Courtney Hotel, 6 August 1998. Harare, Zimbabwe.
"The challenges of African Politics, and Economics", Courtney Hotel, 5 August 1998, Harare, Zimbabwe.
Total Quality Management Association of Zimbabwe – Harare International Conference Centre. 1997, Harare, Zimbabwe.
Shell Structures in Mechanical Engineering by Dr A. Zingoni - 26-6-97, Harare, Zimbabwe.
Micro-Controllers by F. Gweme - Beit Lecture Theatre - 22 May 1997, Harare, Zimbabwe.
Total Maintenance Management for Key Persons - Stockholm - 11 March - 26 April 1997
Health and Safety at Workplace, 11 March - 26 April 1997 - Stockholm.

Mr Kumbirayi Mugwindiri

Lecturer

Mr Kumbirayi Mugwindiri

BSc (Hons.) Mechanical Engineering (UZ),MSc. Manufacturing Systems Engineering Management (UK)

Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Mobile: (+263-776 825 588

Academic Qualifications

Year Qualification

1988 BSc (Hons.) Mechanical Engineering (UZ)

1994 MSc. Manufacturing Systems Engineering Management (UK)

Posts held

1986 to 1987 Student Attache with Border Timbers Anglo American Company

1991 to 1993 Workshops Engineer, Zimphos

1991 Special Duties Engineer, Zimphos

1993-2003 Lecturer – Mechanical Engineering Department

Lecturer – Project Management (MBA UZ, MSC Survey,

MSC Manufacturing UZ)

Acting Director – Computer Aided Learning Centre – (UZ).

MSc. In Manufacturing Systems & Operations Management (UZ)

2004 to 2005 Freelance Manufacturing Consultant

2005 to present Lecturer– Department of Mechanical Engineering – UZ

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

BSc. Manufacturing, MSc., (MSOM)

PUBLICATIONS

Refereed Papers

Mugwindiri K., Chikuku T., Implementation of Total Productive Maintenance: A Case of Developing Countries, International Journal of Engineering Research and Applications, Volume 3, Issue 1, January 2013. pp. 2082-2085,ISSN: 2248-9622.
Madanhire I., Mugwindiri K., Mayahle L., - Application of online intelligent remote condition monitoring management in thermal power plant maintenance: A case study of Thermal Power Plant in Zimbabwe, International Journal of Science and Research, Volume 2, Issue 1, January 2013, pp 12-25. ISSN 2319-7064.
Mutombozana T., Mugwindiri K., Chikuku T., - The use of work study techniques in optimizing manufacturing plant maintenance processes. An investigation into a fertilizer manufacturing company in Zimbabwe, International Journal of Science and Research, Volume 2, Issue 2, February 2013, pp.98-103, ISSN 2319-7064.
Msipha A., Hove T., and Mugwindiri K., Electrical Energy intensity as a Cleaner Production measure for resource usage optimisation: An investigation into a tobacco manufacturing company in Zimbabwe, International Journal of Application or Innovation in Engineering & Management, Volume 2, Issue 1, January 2013, pp 46- 52. ISSN 2319-4847.
Madanhire I., Mugwindiri K., and Ndhlovu B., Cause assessment base analysis with a view to enhancing Eco-Efficiencies using a Cleaner Production approach: An investigation into a beverages manufacturing company in Zimbabwe, International Journal of Scientific & Technology Research, Volume, Issue, February 2013, pp.118-132, ISSN 2277-8616.
Mugwindiri K., Madanhire I., Manufacturing capacity building baseline survey on Small to Medium Enterprises (SME’s): A case study of Hire Engineering Co. in Zimbabwe, International Journal of Engineering and Computer Science, Volume 2, Issue 1, January 2013, pp 330-346. ISSN 2319-7242.
Mugwindiri K., Madanhire I., and Masara V., Energy Management Options at a Fertiliser Company in Zimbabwe, International Journal of Engineering and Computer Science, Volume 2, Issue 1, January 2013, pp 347-373. ISSN 2319-7242.
Msonza, B., Mugwindiri K., Sithole K.,Chipadza J., and Stoyanov I., Investigating the possibility of Converting the Chain-Grate Stoker to Fluidised Bed as a Modern Waste Management System at Bulawayo Power Station, Journal of Science, Engineering & Technology, ZIE, Vol 1, Issue 1, January 2013, pp 52-57, ISSN-2306-5893.
Mugwindiri K.., Mashamba A., and Chinembiri E T., Design and development of a computerised hotel reservation system for better efficiency and competitiveness, Journal of Science, Engineering & Technology, ZIE, Vol 1, Issue 1, January 2013, pp 80-86, ISSN-2306-5893.
Mugwindiri K., Madanhire I., and Masiiwa T., Design of a Cleaner Production Framework for Engineering Company: DrinkCo Beverages, International Journal of Science and Research, Volume 2, Issue 2, February 2013, pp1-17,. ISSN 2319-7064.
Mugwindiri K., Chinguwa S., and Chikuku T., Cellular Manufacturing Implementation: An Exploration of the Implementation Benefits, International Journal of Science and Research, Volume 2, Issue 2, February 2013, pp429-439,. ISSN 2319-7064.
Madanhire I., Mugwindiri K., and Mhlanga L., Enhancing Plant Availability through Maintenance Technology Tools for Dairy Industry: A case study, International Journal of Engineering Sciences & Research Technology, Volume 2, Issue 2, February 2013, pp 977-1002, ISSN 2277-8866.
Mugwindiri K., and Mbohwa C., Availability performance improvement by using Autonomous Maintenance – the case of a developing country, Zimbabwe, World Congress on Engineering, July 2013, England.
Mugwindiri K., Madanhire I., and Mukoki T., A Total Productive Maintenance implementation framework for a total or holistic Maintenance Management program in a company on the path to World Class Manufacturing, International Journal of Innovative Technology and Research, Volume 1, Issue 2, February 2013, pp115-123, ISSN 2320-5547.
Mugwindiri K., Madanhire I., and Mhlanga G., Enhancing Maintenance at a Casting Foundry Manufacturing Company: Case Study, International Journal of Innovative Technology and Research, Volume 1, Issue 2, February 2013, pp 142-154, ISSN 2320-5547.
Mugwindiri K., Mbohwa C., and Ndlovu B., The use of eco-efficiencies within a Cleaner Production framework in assessing the overall greenness of a company – A developing country (Zimbabwean) perspective concentrating on food manufacturing companies. Planetary Scientific Research Centre Conferences 2013-Round-III, April 15-16, 2013 Johannesburg (South Africa).
Mavengere J., Mugwindiri K., ChikukuT., Evaluation of Cleaner Production Options in the Zimbabwean Metal Fabrication Sector, International Journal of Application or Innovation in Engineering & Management, Volume 1, Issue 3, November 2012, pp 13-20. ISSN 2319-4847.
Chipandambira N., Mugwindiri K., ChikukuT., Total Quality Management: An Investigation of Performance Indices in the Food Processing Industry in Zimbabwe, International Journal of Advanced Technology & Engineering Research, Volume 2, Issue 6, November 2012, pp 1-4. ISSN 2250-3536.
Mushiri T., Chirinda N., Mugwindiri K., Chamisa N., A study into the role of fuzzy logic systems in condition based maintenance for control of the pneumatic valve of bottle washer in beverage companies, 5th Robotics and Mechatronics Conference of South Africa (ROBMECH), 26-27 th November 2012, pp 92-96. Pretoria, South Africa.
Madanhire I., Mugwindiri K., - Assessment and Implementation of Cleaner Production practices in Petroleum Lubricants Industry Value Chain in Zimbabwe, International Journal of Science and Research, Volume 1, Issue 3, December 2012, pp 95-103. ISSN 2319-7064.
Dandira V., Mugwindiri K., Chikuku T., A cleaner production exercise of a leather manufacturing company: A Zimbabwean experience, International Journal of Scientific & Technology Research, Volume 1, Issue 11, December 2012, pp. 97- 101, ISSN 2277-8616.
Chinguwa S., Karidza C., Mugwindiri K., Application of Quality Assurance in Continuous Improvement at a Botswana Contracting Company, International Journal of Application or Innovation in Engineering & Management, Volume 1, Issue 4, December 2012, pp. 125-133, ISSN 2319-4847.
Mugwindiri K., The Use of Cellular Manufacturing for gaining World Class Manufacturing Competitive advantage”, presented at International Conference of Production Research (ICPR), Prague, June 2001.
Mugwindiri K., and Mbohwa C., 1999, Triangle Sugar Limited Cleaner Production Assessment Manual, Danida Cleaner Production Capacity Building Project, 41 pages, University of Zimbabwe, Harare.
Mugwindiri K., To use Cellular Manufacturing (Cm) or not. A 1994 survey of the U.K. Furniture Industry, Technology Monitor. SIRDC, Zimbabwe, 1997.
Mugwindiri K., and Muzvondiwa M., Effects of Environmental issues on Business Decision Making, The Zimbabwe Engineer, Vol. 61, Number 11, 1996.
Mugwindiri K., Groves G., Kay J.,, A survey of Cellular Manufacturing Users in the UK Furniture Industry- Proceedings of the Twelfth Conference of the Irish Manufacturing Committee, IMC12 , Dublin 6-8^TH September 1995.
Mugwindiri K., and Mbohwa C.T., Flexible Manufacturing Systems - Technology Monitor, SIRDC, Zimbabwe, Vol. 4, Issue. 4, 1994.

Research patents, consultancy reports in lieu of refereed papers

Mugwindiri K., 2008, Modern Proactive Maintenance (MPM) for Zimbabwe Fertilizer Company – Manual for use by Management, Supervisors, Technicians and Artisans, 48 pages, Aspindale, Harare.
Mugwindiri K., 2007, Value Chain & Supply Chain metrics for Nissan Clover Leaf, 63 pages, Harare, Zimbabwe.
Mugwindiri K., 2005, BP Zimbabwe Dagenham Plant Total Productive Maintenance Strategic Plan 2006-2007, 25 pages, Harare.
Mugwindiri K., 2002, Manufacturing Audit Report on Elligo Plastics, 37 pages, Workington, Harare, Zimbabwe.
Mugwindiri K., Banda H., Chinyama M., Chipofya V., Mambwere F., Mkandawire T., 2002, Cleaner Production (CP) concept and practice for senior managers, Santren – Danida funded project, 44 pages, Blantyre, Malawi.
Mugwindiri K., Nyatando R., Saurombe B., 2002, Report on Capacity Building Baseline survey on S.M.E.s Working with Intermediate Technology Manufacturing on behalf of Intermediate Technology Development Group (ITDG) Southern Africa, 37 pages, Harare, Zimbabwe.
Madungwe G., Mhlanga L., Mugwindiri K., 2000, A Fully fledged Expert System in Cleaner Production (CPES ) with a Web Interface, – A fully functional CPES on the WWW. Ref. Electrical Engineering Department, University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe, and Research patented.Mugwindiri K., 2001, Project Management manual prepared for the Catholic University in Zimbabwe, 72 pages, Harare.

Refereed books

The following Book Manuscript has been refereed and corrections effected, and accepted by the referees.

Research patents

Non- refereed publications:

Mugwindiri K. 1997 21-24 January, "Project Management" - Harare, ERSI, 70 pages.
Mugwindiri K. 1997 3-4 March, "Maintenance Management for Turnail Fibre Cement", Harare, 25 pages, Harare, Zimbabwe
Mugwindiri K., 20 June 1997, "Maintenance as a Product - Maintenance Economy", IDC, Harare - 4 pages, Harare, Zimbabwe
Mugwindiri K. 1997 – "Action needed now on ozone depletion", - The Independent, 5 December 1997, Harare, Zimbabwe.
Mugwindiri Kumbirayi, Groves Gwyn and Kay John M. "Cellular manufacturing users in the UK furniture industry". Furniture Manufacturer, Vol. 63, No. 748, pp.343-345, September 1998.
Mugwindiri K. 1998 - Total Productive Maintenance Manual. August 1998, Saltrama Plastics, 62 pages, Harare, Zimbabwe
Mugwindiri Kumbirayi, Groves Gwyn and Kay John M. "Cellular manufacturing users in the UK furniture industry". Furniture Manufacturer, Vol. 63, No. 748, pp.343-345, September 1998.
Wright E. A., Mbohwa C. T., Mugwindiri K. “Quality Management Systems for the UZ, Some Key Features.” Presented at the Vice-Chancellor´s Chairpersons´ Workshop on Departmental Management, held at the University Teaching and Learning Centre, 29^th January, 1999.
Mugwindiri K., Mbohwa C. T., Wright E. A. “Assessing Service Quality in the Framework of the 1998 University of Zimbabwe (UZ) Strategic Plan: An Overview.” Presented at the Vice-Chancellor´s Chairpersons´ Workshop on Departmental Management, held at the University Teaching and Learning Centre, 29^th January, 1999.
Mbohwa C. T., Mugwindiri K. “ General Quality Management, Process Control and Quality Management in the Future”, A Paper Presented at the Institute of Mining Research (UZ) and the Ministry of Mines´ Department of Metallurgy´s Mini-Workshop on Quality Management Systems at the University Teaching and Learning Centre, UZ Harare, 12^th February, 1999.
Mugwindiri K., Mbohwa C. T. “Total Quality Management as a Competitive Advantage Strategy”, A Paper Presented at the Institute of Mining Research (UZ) and the Ministry of Mines´ Department of Metallurgy Mini-Workshop on Quality Management Systems at the University Teaching and Learning Centre, UZ Harare, 12^th February, 1999.
K. Mugwindiri, R. Nyatando, B. Saurombe - Report on Capacity Building Baseline survey on S.M.E.s Working With IT Manufacturing. Intermediate Technology Development Group (ITDG), Southern Africa. (Inhouse Journal), : 17 April 2002, Harare, 37 pages.
K. Mugwindiri, R Nyatando, B Saurombe - A Business Manual on “Business Management, Production Management, Clustering, Quality for the Gazaland IT Mnaufacturing cluster. Intermediate Technology Development Group (ITDG), Southern Africa. (Inhouse Manual),: 17 April 2002, Harare, 37 pages. 24 May 2002.
K. Mugwindiri - A Production Management Module - Production Management. Strategic Planning, Group Technology, Maintenance Engineering, Capacity Planning, Production Planning and Scheduling, Management of Demand Inventory, Just In Time Manufacturing Systems. Cooperative Supply Chain Techniques. Industriial Development Corporation (IDC) Africa. (Inhouse Manual),:, Harare, 300 pages. 7 June 2002
K. Mugwindiri. “Project Management Manual for Developmental and Technical Projects”, Management Training Bureau (MTB), Msasa, Harare. 22 nd July – 26 th July 2002. 140 pages.
Mugwindiri K. 2005 The effect of plant availability on life cycle performance of power stations in general and coal fired power stations in particular.” Inframation- Thermographers Conference, October 17-21, 2005, Orleans Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
“Department of Mechanical Engineering, Strategic Plan 2005-2007”, compiled by Kumbi Mugwindiri, Dr. Charles T. Mbohwa, and Keydon Sithole, 20 pages, October 2005, Harare, Zimbabwe.
“Jishu Hozen Implementation Manual for Dips & Chemicals, Zimbabwe Phosphate Industries, Harare”, 33 pages written by Kumbi Mugwindiri, November 2005, Harare, Zimbabwe.
“Lean maintenance & Facilities management for Hospitals Course.” Written by Kumbi Mugwindiri, course developed Febraury 2006 and a Word Presentation and a 101 page manual presented electronically to the Ministry of Health, Government of Zimbabwe.

“Strategic Planning for technicians and Engineers,” Course Developed, electronically presented to Clay Products Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, Industrial Staff, March 2006.
Asset Management & Lean Maintenance Valuation Management Manual”, 80 pages, written by Kumbi Mugwindiri, John Moses and Ndabe Velempini, Harare, Zimbabwe February 2006. Cooperating agencies Nicoz Diamond Zimbabwe.
“Value Chain & Supply Chain Metrics Manual for Zimbabwe Phosphate Industries and Industrial Development Corporation, Harare, Zimbabwe, Africa”, 73 pages, May 2007, compiled By Kumbi Mugwindiri

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