Mr. Gilmore Chipfunde

Messenger /Cleaner

Qualifications

2000: City & Guilds Certificate of Unit Microcomputer Technology Part 1 ( Hardware)
2000: City & Guilds Microcomputer Technology Part 1
1998: ‘O” Level

Work Experience

1988: PG Timbers
1990 to date University of Zimbabwe

Alec Mabandi

Technician

Qualifications

1989: O Levels
2011: Certificate in Telecommunications Systems , ( Fundamentals of Electronic Communication & Communication Systems & Digital Networks) UZ
2023: PCB Manufacturing Training, UZ

Work Experience

3/12/2003 – March 2023 University of Zimbabwe,Department of Geomatics & Surveying
March 2023 to date, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. He conducts undergraduate laboratories from level 1 to 4; practicals, logic gates, colour coding, induction motor parameter determination and many others.

Area of Specialization

PCB Manufacturing
Telecommunications
Digital Electronics

Dr E.T Kapuya

Lecturer

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Qualifications

PhD
MSc in Integrated Circuit System Design
BSc Honours in Electrical Engineering

Work experience

Dr Kapuya is a lecturer in the department. He has vast work experience and has worked for several organisations such as;

PROTEA MEDICAL SERVICES – COMPUTER SYSTEMS DIVISION: February 1982 to August 1983.

POSITION: Computer Engineer

2.SIRTECH INVESTMENTS PRIVATE LIMITED: April 2006 to February 2007

STRATEGIC BUSINESS UNIT: SLATE (Science Laboratory and Teaching Equipment)

POSITION: Production Manager

3.SCIENTIFIC, INDUSTRIAL, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTRE, SIRDC: March 2007 to 2013

POSITION: Institute Director

4.UNIVERSITY OF ZIMBABWE: March 1985 to March 2006

DEPARTMENT: Electrical and Electronic Engineering

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES:

Chairman of the Electrical Engineering Department from 1995 to 1998, and also January 2005 to March 2006.
Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Engineering in 1994 and again from June 2005 to March 2006.

5.CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY IN ZIMBABWE: March 1999 to December 2003 (Part Time)

DEPARTMENT: Business Management and Information Technology

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES:

Chairman of the department and was the examinations officer for the whole university.

6.CHINHOYI UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY: March 2012 to March 2024

DEPARTMENT: Mechatronics Department

RESEARCH COUNCIL OF ZIMBABWE: March 2012 to February 2013

OTHER USEFUL SKILLS

Use of CAD packages to design Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) using Smartwork, Tango and Eagle.
Can program in PASCAL, C.
Can program in Assembly language for the following microprocessors and microcontrollers:
Motorola MC6800, MC6809, MC68HC11, the Microchip PICs (PIC16F84, PIC16F877 etc) and the Intel 80x86 range. Can write mixed programs where assembly language instructions are embedded within a high level language. Arduino C programming. Atmel ATmega328 assembly language programming.

SHORT COURSES CONDUCTED

The Motorola MC68HC11 one week short course for practitioners, August and September 1998.
Embedded Control Systems Design, September 2001
Solar PV design and installation course. October 2013, November 2015, February 2016, April 2016 and November 2016.

Research Interests

Electronic, Microprocessors & Microcontrollers
Mechatronics
High Level and Assembly Lang age Programming
Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAS)
Industrial Process Controllers (PLCs)

Publications

Research Work, Publications & Conference papers

The main research activities undertaken were undertaken in the field of Microprocessors and Microcontrollers.

Conference and Symposium Presentations:

[1] E T Kapuya, R K Appiah, S M Kundishora, “A Microprocessor Based Sequence Controller”, Cutting Edge Technologies and Microcomputer Applications for Developing Countries”, 1988, Routlege

[2] E T Kapuya, “An MC6809 Microprocessor Based Flexible EPROM programmer”, Research Council of Zimbabwe’s Sixth Symposium on Science and Technology, 3 – 5 August 1999 pp 102 to 103.

[3] E T Kapuya, “A C cross-compiler for the MC68HC11 microcontroller”, Research Council of Zimbabwe’s Sixth Symposium on Science and Technology, August 1999, pp 103 to 104.

[4] E T Kapuya, “An MC68HC11 microcontroller based turret lathe controller”, Research Council of Zimbabwe’s Sixth Symposium on Science and Technology, 3-5 August 1999 page 104-105

[5] E T Kapuya, M D Edwards, “Microcode / Microarchitecture generation from VHDL”, Fifth IFIP workshop on Automatic Logic Synthesis in Grenoble France, September 1992.

[6] Mawire M, Kapuya ET, Harlen RM, Dube I. “Demand side management: ‘a Zimbabwean perspective’’. Paper presented at the domestic use of energy conference, Cape Technikon; 1998.

[7] E T Kapuya, “A Robust Communication Protocol for a Stadium Turnstile Counting System”, Research Council of Zimbabwe Symposium, February 2013.

[8] E T Kapuya, “A Microcontroller Teaching tool”, Research Council of Zimbabwe Symposium, February 2015.

[9] E T Kapuya, “A 2 Kilowatt Ferrite Core Transformer Based Inverter”, February 2017, Research Council of Zimbabwe Symposium.

[10] Masheka, M., Musademba, D., Kapuya, E. and Chinyuku, M. 2022. The design of an automated CO emission control system for automobiles using activated carbon.Journal of Technological Sciences. 1, 1 (Aug. 2022).

Electrical Engineering

What is Electrical and Electronic Engineering? : Electrical and Electronic Engineering is integral to modern life and encompasses power generation, transport, medicine, quantum information, computing, artificial intelligence, cryptography, communications; the list is endless. Students following this programme will gain extensive understanding of electrical and electromagnetic energy and hands-on experience with projects that focus on real-world applications.

The programme aims to develop engineers that deal with the supply and flow of power and create the electronic devices we use every day. This degree programme will equip students with skills to design new technologies and solve some of today’s biggest engineering challenges. The engineers produced will range from those who design systems using passive components up to complex systems that integrate computers. Career opportunities for graduates include: Electrical Engineers Electronics Engineers System Engineers Power Electronics Engineers Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Engineers Control Engineers Electromechanical Circuit Board Design Engineers. These engineers are required to contribute to better lives through a wide range of service sectors in national economies.

What is Energy and Power System Engineering: Energy, supplied reliably and affordably, is the foundation of any vibrant economy and is utterly indispensable to modern society. The programme seeks to develop an engineer for the development of sustainable energy solutions, to enable the following objectives: to facilitate the transition to a sustainable energy future and introduce cleaner energy sources to reduce health and environmental risks resulting from the production, transport, and use of energy; Development of energy generation and transmission systems for sustained access to high-quality energy services for economic development; Develop smart grid and generation technology; Understand the environment and draw up strategies for energy security in decision-making; medium and long-term.

This degree programme will mould competent engineers, designers of new technologies, and are now some of today’s biggest engineering challenges in the energy sector.It develops the students’ knowledge of electrical power and energy systems, giving them a good understanding of the latest developments and techniques within the electrical power industry.

Entry Qualification: To be admitted onto a 4-year undergraduate programme, applicants must have passed at least 5 ordinary level subjects which include English, Mathematics, and a Science subject - in addition, applicants must also have passed at least 3 Advanced Level subjects which include Physics and Mathematics with Chemistry, Computer Science, or Technical Drawing as the third subject.

Entry onto undergraduate degree programmes is very competitive, and the cut-off points are normally 15 points lower than 15 points for females over 3 subjects. Special entry is also used in credit applicants with relevant work experience and HND in related Electrical Engineering can apply. However, having good grades at A Level does not mean an applicant will make a good engineer in itself. Engineers are those people who are innovative and dedicated to seeing complex projects through to completion.

For admission onto the Master’s degree programmes, an applicant may have a good first degree in Electrical Engineering or a very closely related discipline with at least an Upper Second Class grade.

Electrical and Electronic Engineering Staff

Chairperson

emanuel

Eng. Emanuel Rashayi

Qualifications

Eng(ECZ) , MIEEE(USA), MZweIE, CCNP
MPhil Electrical Engineering , University of Zimbabwe – 2003-2007
BSc(Hons ) Electrical Engineering , University of Zimbabwe – 1995-1999

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Research Interests

Computer Networks
Computer Engineering
Embedded Systems Applications
AI in Energy and Power Sector
Software Applications in Renewable Energy
Smart Grids Optimization
Power Electronics Applications/IBRs
IOT Applications

Senior Lecturer

peter

Dr Peter Manyere

Qualifications

Eng, MIEEE(USA), MZweIE
PhD (UJ, South Africa) – 2011-2015
MSc (BUAA, P. R. China) – 2005-2008
MBA (ZOU, Zimbabwe)-2009
M IT (SAQA EVAL) (RSA)
BSc (Hon) Electrical Engineering (UZ)- 1995-1999
Adv Dip in Radar Engineering Technology (PLA Air Force Radar Academy-P.R. china)
Dip Defence and Security Studies (UZ)- 2004
Dip Aircraft Engineering (Avionics) (Class 1 Journeyperson) (AFZ)-1989 -1993
FTC Telecommunication Technicians (City & Guilds of London Institute)-1992
Certificate: HF Data/Voice Communication Systems (T1285), Siemens, 1994
Certificate: CHX 210 Communication Equipment, Siemens, 1995
Certificate: Principles of Computer Aided Design Using AutoCAD, UZ, 1999
Certificate: Theoretical & Practical Training for Thermal Use of Solar Energy, Austrian Development Cooperation-Soltrain & University of Zimbabwe, 2014
Certificate: New Way of Understanding Electrical Circuits, Web and Multimedia Integration, University of Zimbabwe, University of British Columbia and Institution of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE), 2016.
Certificate: Solar Cells and LEDs; Theory, Design and Implementation for Sustainable Electricity Generation and Lighting, University of Zimbabwe, University of British Columbia and IEEE, 2017

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Research Interests

Signal processing.
Microwave Engineering.
Radar (Airborne &Ground-based).
Aircraft Engineering (Avionics) and UAV Technologies
Communication Engineering
Control Engineering.
Remote Sensing

Lecturer

Dr E.T Kapuya

Qualifications

PhD
MSc in Integrated Circuit System Design
BSc Honours in Electrical Engineering

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Research Interests

Electronic, Microprocessors & Microcontrollers
Mechatronics
High Level and Assembly Lang age Programming
Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAS)
Industrial Process Controllers (PLCs)

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Lecturer

hilton

Eng. Chingosho Hilton

Qualifications

PhD student (Battery Energy Modelling and Design) Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
MSc in Manufacturing Systems and Operations Management, University of Zimbabwe (2019-2020)
MSc in Renewable Energy Engineering, University of Zimbabwe (2015-2017)
BEng in Fuels and Energy Engineering, Chinhoyi University of Technology (2010-2014)
Certified Energy Manager (CEM®), AEE, USA (2016)
Certified Energy Auditor (CEAI®), AEE, USA (2023)
Competency Center Pedagogical Development Certification, Republican Institute for Professional Development (RIPO), Minsk, Belarus. - 2023
Certificate of Excellence (Masters Level) Regulation for Sustainable Development, Florence School of Regulation, Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies, European University Institute, Italy. - 2023
Culture of Research and University Exchanges Program (CRUX), Certificate of Excellence, Agricultural Stem with Focus on Strengthening Cultures of Research, Research Methods, Building and Expanding Research Capacity and Catalyzing University Partnerships, Oregon State University, USA. - 2022
Certificate in Energy Demand Modelling, Renewable Energy School, Long Term Joint EU-AU Research and Innovation Partnership on Renewable Energy (LEAP-RE) Renewable Energy School, Rwanda - 2023
Certificate in Climate and Renewable Energy, School of Climate Change, Oxford Climate Society, UK - 2021
Energy Management Systems Implementation (EnMSI) IS0 50001, National Cleaner Production Centre (NCPC-SA) & UNESCO. - 2021
Professional Certification in Battery Modeling and Simulation, Automobile Skills Development Council (ASDC-India). - 2021
Certificate in Advanced Solar Systems Design and Installation, African Energy (AE-USA)-2016