Lecturer

Mr Nevaid Dzimunya

Qualifications: Master of Mineral Sciences, Mining Engineering (University of Zambia, 2017); BSc Honours Degree, Mining Engineering (University of Zimbabwe, 2014)

email: ndzimunya@eng.uz.ac.zw / nevaiddzimunya@gmail.com

Cell: +263 776 191 227

Research Interests: Rock Mechanics; Machine Learning and Data Mining; Sustainable Development of Natural Resources; Cost control and Business Financing

 Publications

Journal Articles

1. Dzimunya N., Krishna R & Chanda MW., Design and dimensioning of sublevel stoping for extraction of thin ore (<12m) at very deep level: A case study of Konkola copper mines, Zambia., 2018, Mathematical Modelling of Engineering Problems., Vol. 5(1)., pp 27-32 https://doi.org/10.18280/mmep.050104

 Conference Papers

1. Dzimunya N & Krishna R., Geotechnical study on mine backfill requirements in steep dip areas: a case study of Konkola copper mines (Zambia)., 2018., Proceedings of The Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. pp. 87-97., ISBN 978-1-928410-10-2.
2. Dzimunya N., Mapamba LS., Dembetembe G., Dzwiti K & Mukono T., Formalization of a roadmap to maximise the contribution of artisanal and small-scale mining in Zimbabwe., 2018., Proceedings of The Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy., pp. 43-54., ISBN 978-1-928410-09-6.
3. Dembetembe G., Mukono T., Mapamba LS & Dzimunya N., Growth enabling policy measures for the artisanal and small-scale mining gold sector in Zimbabwe., 2018., Proceedings of The Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy., pp. 55-66., ISBN 978-1-928410-09-6.
4. Mukono T., Dembetembe G., Mapamba LS., Ndoro, T., Dzimunya N & Mabikire T., Strategies for sustainable gold processing in the artisanal and small-scale mining sector in Zimbabwe., 2018., Proceedings of The Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy., pp. 95-106., ISBN 978-1-928410-09-6.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.

Professional Membership

• Zimbabwe Institute of Engineering (ZIE)
• Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (SAIMM)

External Profile Links

• researchgate.net/profile/Nevaid-Dzimunya
• linkedin.com/in/nevaid-dzimunya-a062bb8b