Lecturer
Mr Kudakwashe Dzwiti
Qualifications: Master of Mineral Sciences in Mining Engineering(M.Min.Sc) (University of Zambia, 2017); Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Mining Engineering (BSc) (University of Zimbabwe, 2014); Diploma in Project Management (Project Management Institute of Zimbabwe, 2018)
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Cell: +263 777 063 709
Research Interests: Mine Ventilation; Operations Management; Sustainable Development of Natural Resources; Mineral Economics
Publications
Journal Articles
- Mathew T Mamina, Rutendo Maganga and Kudakwashe Dzwiti. An analysis of Zimbabwe’s comparative advantage in the beneficiation and value addition of minerals. Elsevier: Resource Policy. Volume 69, December 2020, 101823. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resourpol.2020.101823.
- Kudakwashe Dzwiti and Dr Victor Mutambo. Optimization of the Ventilation System Using Ventsim Visual Considering the Full Mine Mechanization Drive at Konkola Copper Mines. ISSN:2223 5019/ Zambian Journal of Chemical Engineering (ZJChE), Special Issue, Vol 4, No.1, pp 95 – 103.
Conference Papers
- Nevaid Dzimunya, Liberty Mapamba, Gift Dembetembe, Kudakwashe Dzwiti and Tichaona Mukono. Formalization of a roadmap to maximize the contribution of artisanal and small-scale mining in Zimbabwe. SAIMM ASM Conference 2018: Fostering a regional approach to ASM transformation in sub-Saharan Africa. Nasrec, Johannesburg, September 2018.ISBN 978-1-928410-09-6.
- Kudakwashe Dzwiti, Mathew Mamina, Cloepas Mpofu, Nevaid Dzimunya, Gift Dembetembe, Robert Nyirenda and Hilary T Mushonga. Mineral beneficiation and value addition in developing countries: The case for Zimbabwe. The Zimbabwe Institution of Engineers 10th Biennial Congress 2019, 24 - 27 September 2019, Monomotapa Hotel - Harare, The Role of Engineering Professionals: Fundamentals duties for National Development.
- Ngonidzashe Ndangana, Kudakwashe Dzwiti, Mathew Mamina, Nevaid Dzimunya, Gift Dembetembe, Robert Nyirenda and Hilary T Mushonga. The Designing of a Web-Based Ventilation Surveying and Monitoring System for Underground Mines: A Case Study of Nk Mine. The Zimbabwe Institution of Engineers 10th Biennial Congress 2019, 24 - 27 September 2019, Monomotapa Hotel - Harare, The Role of Engineering Professionals: Fundamentals duties for National Development.
- Tendai Mafigu, Gift Dembetembe, Kudakwashe Dzwiti, Mathew Mamina, Nevaid Dzimunya, Robert Nyirenda and Hilary T Mushonga. Design of a real-time temperature monitoring system for TKPH determination to optimize haul truck tyre performance. The Zimbabwe Institution of Engineers 10th Biennial Congress 2019, 24 - 27 September 2019, Monomotapa Hotel - Harare, The Role of Engineering Professionals: Fundamentals duties for National Development.
Abstract Volume
- Kudakwashe Dzwiti and Dr Victor Mutambo. Modelling of Konkola Copper Mines ventilation system using Ventsim Visual. International Conference on Geology, Mining, Mineral and groundwater Resources of the Sub-Saharan Africa: Opportunities and Challenges Ahead & IAEG-Africa Regional Meeting 11-13 July, 2017, Livingstone, Zambia.
Professional Membership
- The Mine Ventilation Society of South Africa (MVSSA)
- Zimbabwe Institute of Engineering (ZIE)
- Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (SAIMM)
- Project Management Institute of Zimbabwe (PMIZ)
External Profile Links
- researchgate.net/profile/Kudakwashe_Dzwiti
- linkedin.com/in/kudakwashe-dzwiti