Lecturer

Mr C. Makavanga

Qualifications: MSc degree in Maintenance of Aircrafts and Aerospace  – Kiev Institute of Civil Aviation USSR; Airbus A320 – Lufthansa technical Training (Germany); CFM 56 Engines - Lufthansa technical Training (Germany); Boeing 767-200ER – Ethiopian Airlines; PW4000 Engines – Ethiopian Airlines; MA60 Structures – China; JT8D Engines – Air Zimbabwe; BAE 146-200 – British Aerospace (UK); ALF 502R Engines – Textron Lycoming (USA); Fokker 50 – Fokker aircraft BV (Holland); PW125B Engines – Fokker Aircraft BV (Holland); Buffalo (DHC-5A) – DE; Train the trainer part I & II; International Computer Drivers Licence (ICDL); Joint Aviation regulations (JAR); Fleet Planning; Internal Quality Auditing; Supervisory and Leadership Skills.

Research Interests: Aircraft Engines and Airframes Systems; Aircraft Materials, structures and general maintenance

 

Lecturer

Ms Ruvarashe B. Nyaruwata

Qualifications: MSc Aeronautical Engineering (Aircraft: Design, Materials and Manufacture), (UK); BSc Mechanical Engineering (Thermodynamics Engineering and Energy), (Algeria); Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation, (South Africa).

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Research Interests: Evolution of damage in powerplant metal alloys, in particular titanium, nickel, aluminum alloys and composites; Development of UAVs; Investigating morphing wing technology.

 

Lecturer

Mr P. Mahere

Qualifications: MSc in Flight Vehicle Design – Beihang University (China); Master in Business Administration – University of Zimbabwe; B.Tech in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering – NUST; Higher National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering – Harare Poly; Apprenticeship Diploma in Aircraft Fitting – School of Technical Training Manyame; National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering – Harare Polytechnic; Diploma in Business Studies – Institute of Comm Mgt; Certificate in Aircraft Structural Repair – Theory & Practice – Air Zimbabwe Aviation Tech School; Aircraft Maintenance and Munitions Officer Course – United States Air Force; Aircraft Structural Repair Theory & Practice – Air Zimbabwe Aviation Tech School; National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering – Harare Polytechnic; National Certificate in Aircraft Maintenance – Republic of South Africa; Certificate in Business Studies – institute of Comm Mgt ICM.

Research Interests: Aircraft Engines and Airframes Systems; Aircraft Materials, structures and general maintenance

 

Lecturer

Mr B. Mwakorera

Qualifications: MSc Degree in Computer Application Technology from Beihang University (China); BSc degree in Electronic Engineering -National University of Science and Technology (NUST); Diploma in Radar Technology from Air Force Radar Academy (China); Advanced Technician Diploma in Telecommunications and Electronics Engineering from City & Guilds; National Diploma in Aircraft Engineering (Radio & Telecommunication from Air Force of Zimbabwe; National Certificate in Aircraft Engineering (Radio & Telecommunications). 

Research Interests: Avionics, Radar and Telecommunications; Software Engineering

 

Lecturer

Mr M. Takawira

Qualifications: Msc in Communication Engineering (University of Zimbabwe); Bachelor of Technology (Hons) Degree in Electronic Engineering (Harare Institute of Technology); Certificate in Higher and Tertiary Education (Harare Institute of Technology); National Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Harare Polytechnic); National certificate in Electrical Engineering (Gweru Technical college); Certificate of Skilled Worker Qualification [2001] (Journeyman card – class 1 electrician) (Ministry of Skilled Worker and Manpower Development); Aeronautical Engineering Certificate (AEC 14) (Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe); Higher National Diploma in Microwave and radar Systems (Harare Polytechnic college, (2006)); National Diploma in Avionics Radio Systems (School of Technical Training (AFZ)); National Certificate in Avionics Radio Systems (School of Technical Training (AFZ)); Certificate of Skilled Worker Qualification (Journeyman card – class 1 Radio Fitter) (Ministry of Skilled Worker and Manpower Development)

Mr M. Takawira is currently with the University of Zimbabwe as a lecturer in the Automotive and Aeronautical Engineering Department. He teaches a wide range of courses which include: Aircraft Power systems, Aircraft Regulation Systems, Metrology, Aircraft Digital and Electronics Systems, Electromagnetics.

He started off as an Electrical Power Engineering apprentice at Zimglass in Gweru. He then joined the AFZ as an apprentice in the Avionics field (Aircraft Radio Systems) and worked on a number of aircrafts, until he became an Aircraft Radio systems inspector. He was then deployed to the School of Technical Training as a Lecturer in the Avionics fields, chief among them being Navigation systems. Thereafter, he conducted lecturing of telecommunication courses at Telone centre for learning. He later on joined the Scientific Industrial and Development Centre (SIRDC) as a Senior Research Scientist in the Electronics and Communications Institute. His duties included offering consultations and trainings in industrial automation, power factor correction and solar systems sizing and installations.

Research Interests: Navigation Systems, Remote Sensing, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and Automation.

 

Office and Information Manager

Qualifications: Bachelor of Management (Human Resources) Degree (ZOU); National Diploma in Secretarial Studies (HEXCO)    

 

Messenger

Ms S. Chishiri