Lecturer

 

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

Professional Memberships:

• Battery Ambassador for Zimbabwe, Faraday Institution, United Kingdom
• Secretary General, Association of Energy Engineers, Zimbabwe.
• Vice Chair, Climate Action Network Zimbabwe (CAN ZIM) and Coordinator of the Energy Working Group
• Technical working group member, developing a National Framework for leapfrogging to Energy Efficient refrigerators and distribution transformers.
• Technical Committee Chair, Renewable and Clean Energy, Distributed Renewable Energy Taskforce (DReTF).
• Technical Committee Member “Energy Efficiency and Management” and “Solar Home Systems” -Standard Association of Zimbabwe-ISO Certified Body
• Registered Professional Engineer- Engineering Council of Zimbabwe (ECZ, Pr. Eng)
• Professional Member, Zimbabwe Institute of Engineers (ZIE-MZweIE).
• International Member, Association of Energy Engineers-US(AEE)
• Professional Member of the Renewable Energy Association of Zimbabwe (REAZ)

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Work Experience

Eng H. Chingosho is currently with University of Zimbabwe as a lecturer in the Electrical and Electronic Engineering Department. He is the Research Cluster Leader for Energy and Power Research at the University of Zimbabwe and also the current Renewable Energy Programme Coordinator. He is the Soltrain+ Representative for the University of Zimbabwe, the Team leader for the Transforming Energy Access Learnership Partnership Project (TEA-LP) and the Lead Educator for the Efficiency for Access Design Challenge. He teaches Solar Energy System Engineering, Integrated Energy Systems, Energy Management and Auditing, Mini-grid Planning and Design, Hydro and Wind Energy Systems, Simulations and Modelling of Energy Systems, Energy Economic and Project Management, Energy Policy and Fundamentals to Renewable Energy. Eng H. Chingosho is an experienced Energy and Power Engineering professional with over 9 years in engineering design, project management, research, and strategic interventions. He has a strong background in modern energy technologies, sustainability, and climate proofing. He has worked previously for HIVOS Southern Africa (2018-2020) where he was a Program Officer, providing technical support and policy advocacy for renewable energy projects; UNICEF Zimbabwe where he was a Social Policy and Research Officer; Samansco Pvt Ltd where he was a Research and Development Engineer, focusing on design optimizations of C&I renewable energy systems and Practical Action Southern Africa where he was an Advocacy Officer for Renewable Energy policies. Eng H. Chingosho has extensive consultancy experience in energy policy, renewable energy systems, energy efficiency, and capacity building across various international organizations. This includes significant contributions to national energy policies, technical support for renewable energy projects, and development of training programs for sustainable energy solutions such as:

1. COMESA Secretariate and CPCS Transcom Limited

• Role: National Expert, Energy
• Tasks: Reviewing Zimbabwe’s National Energy Policy, providing local insights, and validating key findings.

2. UNDP - Climate Adaptation Water and Energy Infrastructure Programme (CAWEP)

• Role: National Consultant, Solar PV Cookstoves
• Tasks: Designing and implementing solar e-cook stove projects, including detailed technical analysis and phased roll-out.

3. African Development Bank (AFDB) - Energy Sector Reform Support Project (ESRSP)

• Tasks: Leading energy audits and developing a comprehensive Energy Efficiency Program for Zimbabwe.
• Role: National Expert, Energy Auditing

4.  International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)

• Role: Energy Auditing Expert
• Tasks: Assessing energy consumption patterns for health care facilities and supporting renewable energy solutions deployment.

5.UNDP - Development of the National Clean Cooking Strategy for Zimbabwe

• Role: Research, Innovations Development Expert
• Tasks: Conducting research, creating a baseline report, and developing the National Clean Cooking Strategy.

6. International Solar Alliance (ISA) and Renewables Academy (RENAC) AG

• Role: ISA National Solar Technology Expert
• Tasks: Developing a business plan for setting up a Solar Technology Application Resource Centre (STAR C) in Zimbabwe.

7.UNDP - Technical editing of the National Energy Efficiency policy for Zimbabwe

• Role: Technical Editing & Energy Efficiency Expert
• Tasks: Aligning the NEEP with existing policies and reviewing technical issues within the policy.

8. UK Aid funded Transforming Energy Access – Learning Partnership (TEA-LP Role: Team Leader- Capacity Building

• Tasks: Coordinating action plans and providing strategic management to support inclusive clean energy transitions.  

9. Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG) - Mobility for Africa Partnership

• Role: Senior EV Curriculum Advisor
• Tasks: Developing a certified training course on EV assembly, servicing, maintenance, and battery management. 

10.UNEP DTU - E-Bus Market Feasibility Study for Harare City Zimbabwe

• Role: E-Transport and Energy Expert
• Tasks: Preparing a market feasibility study for e-bus deployment in Harare, including policy recommendations and infrastructure requirements. 

11.UNICEF - Rural Solar Piped Water Scheme Program

• Role: Solar Design Engineer
• Tasks: Designing rural piped water supply schemes and overseeing installation and quality control of Solar PV systems.   

12. We Care Solar - Light Every Birth Program

• Role: Solar Systems Quality Control
• Tasks: Managing installation of Solar PV systems at rural health facilities and conducting quality control activities. 

13.Zimbabwe National Geo-Spatial Space Agency (ZINGSA)

• Role: Energy Research Analyst
• Tasks: Implementing a Solar and Biomass mapping exercise and developing an interactive resource map for Zimbabwe.

Research Interests

• Distributed Generation & Mini-grids
• Energy Auditing, Efficiency & Management
• Electric Mobility & Sustainable Energy Systems
• Energy Systems Modelling & Planning
• Renewable Energy Systems & Climate Proofing
• Energy Policy and Sustainability

Publications

Published Peer Reviewed Journal Papers

[1] W. Zörner, N. Mahomed, A. Zulu, T. Bader, C. Tenthani, B. Cuamba, and H. Chingosho. Meta-Profile and Competences for harmonization of higher Education in Renewable Energy in Southern Africa -Turning Journal for Higher Education, ISSN 2340-8170 pp73

[2] Hilton Chingosho, Tauyanashe Chikuku, Wilson R Nyemba, Roy N Mushonga, Loice Gudukeya, Towards Decentralized Water Access, A Primer Solar Pumped Water Design Solution to Aid The COVID-19 Fight. Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management Harare, Zimbabwe, October 20-22, 2020 PI 402.

[3] Roy N Mushonga, Tinotenda F Madoro, Loice Gudukeya, Tauyanashe Chikuku, Hilton Chingosho. Integration and Analysis of Heat Exchangers and Refrigeration Units for Outdoor Drinking Water Through Industrial Secondment at Pretoria Portland Cement Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management Harare, Zimbabwe, October 20-22, 2020 PI 349.

[4] Hilton. Chingosho, Tauyanashe. Chikuku. Dimensioning, Analysis and Subsequent Optimization of a Decentralized Photovoltaic Mini Grid, Case of Madokero Community Complex in Harare, Journal of Urban Systems and Innovations for Resilience in Zimbabwe (JURISIZ) ISSN 2707-2118 Vol. 2 Issue. 1 pp62

[5] Hilton. Chingosho, Shelton. Sabasi, Tauyanashe Chikuku. Design Optimization of a Combined Heat and Power Supply Bio-Reactor:  A Case of Koala Park Abattoir, Harare. Journal of Urban Systems and Innovations for Resilience in Zimbabwe (JURISIZ) ISSN 2707- 2118 Vol. 2 Issue. 1 pp98

[6] Hilton Chingosho, Simbarashe Aldrin Ngorima. Smart Agriculture as way of Tackling the Dual Challenge of Urban Water Pollution and Food Deficiency in Zimbabwe. An IoT Approach. Journal of Urban Systems and Innovations for Resilience in Zimbabwe (JURISIZ) ISSN 2707- 2118 Vol. 2 Issue. 2

[7] Laurence Maregedze, Hilton Chingosho, Luckson Madiye. Underground Mines Electrical Energy Use and Cost Optimization: A Case of a Mine in Zvishavane. Energy for Sustainable Development journal EGY-D-21-06356 (Elsevier Energy Journal 2022)

[8] K. Chiteka, L. Madiye, H. Chingosho, R. Arora, C.C. Enweremadu4 A numerical modelling approach to optimizing photovoltaic installations for thermal effects mitigation. Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy (Energy for Sustainable development) Springer-2022.

Book Chapters

[1] Ethics and Sustainability in Human Settlements in Zimbabwe’s Past, Present and the Future: Generis Publishing. Chapter 9: Past, Present and Future. The Ethics of Municipal Waste management in Zimbabwe. -Hallelluah Chirisa, Aurthur Chivambe, Roseline Ncube, Hilton Chingosho and Liason Mukarwi. ISBN: 978-9975-154-73-4

[2] Ethics and Sustainability in Human Settlements in Zimbabwe’s Past, Present and the Future: Generis Publishing. Chapter 12: Managing Energy Poverty: The Ethics, barriers, Transitions and Opportunities in Zimbabwe-Chingosho H. ISBN: 978-9975-154-73-4

[3] Ethics and Sustainability in Human Settlements in Zimbabwe’s Past, Present and the Future: Generis Publishing. Chapter 14: The Petroleum Supply Sector in Zimbabwe: The Ethics of Fuel regulation, Supply and the Economy in Harare. -Nathan Mutuvira, Keith Musara, Hilton Chingosho, Chipo Mutonhodza, Tafadzwa Mutamisi and Roselin Ncube.

ISBN: 978-9975-154-73-4