Chairperson

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

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Senior Lecturer

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

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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

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

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Lecturer

Eng P. Siabwanda

Qualifications

• MSc in Renewable Energy Engineering (MREE) - 2022
• BSc Electrical Engineering - 2018 

Email address:psiabwanda@eng.uz.ac.zw

Research Interests

• Integrated Energy Systems
• Renewable Energy
• Integration of Renewable Energy Sources with conventional sources of generation
• Solar PV
• Power Systems
• Power Electronics
• Electrical Machines

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Lecturer

Mr Takawira Njenda

Qualifications

• PhD - Pending
• MSc Power Systems Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology, Iran – 2017-2019
• BSc (Hons) Degree in Electrical Engineering, University of Zimbabwe – 2009-2013
• Certificate in Persian Language, Imam University of Technology, Iran 

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Research Interests

• Power Systems
• Smart Grids
• Renewable Energy Integration
• EVs

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Lecturer

Ms T.T Gwavava

Qualifications

• MSc Renewable Energy Engineering University of Zimbabwe ( 2019 – 2020)
• BSc Chemical and Process Systems Engineering, Harare Institute of Technology ( 2010 – 2014)

Certifications

• Certificate in Renewable Energy Project Development and Financing
• Certificate in Grid Integration of Renewables 

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Research Interests

• Renewable Energy
• Solar Energy Systems
• Grid integration of renewables
• Wind energy systems
• Green hydrogen
• Solar thermal systems
• Biofuels

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Lecturer

Mr G. M. Gotora

Qualifications

• PhD-Pending
• MSc Electrical Engineering, Université de Boumerdes
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, Université de Boumerdes with First Class

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Research Interests

• Electrical Machines
• Energy Conversion
• Power Electronics
• Programmable Logic Controllers
• Renewable Energy Penetration

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Lecturer

Eng W. Sekeso

Qualifications

• MSc Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Bachelor of Engineering Honours Degree in Renewable Energy

Research Interests

• Research and Innovations
• Power systems design
• Renewable energy (DER) penetration
• Protection of Power systems
• Energy Management

Email address: wsekeso@eng.uz.ac.zw

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Lecturer

Eng G. Munetsi

Qualifications

• MSc in Communication Engineering (2008)
• Master of Business Administration (2009)
• Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Electrical Engineering (1990)
• Engineering Council Examination (UK) Diploma

Email address: gmunetsi@eng.uz.ac.zw

Research Interests

• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Multimodal information processing using neural networks
• Internet of things and 5G Networks
• Renewable Energy systems
• Microwave Engineering

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Lecturer

Eng S. Masimba

Qualifications

• MSc in Renewable Energy Engineering -UZ
• Executive Masters in Business Administration-MSU
• BSc Honours Degree in Electrical Engineering- UZ
• Doctor of Engineering in Industrial and Mechanical Engineering (Pending) –UNISA
• MSc in Mechatronics and Artificial Intelligence (Pending)-UZ
• Eng, MZwelE, Eng(ECZ)

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Research Interests

• Power Systems
• Power Generation
• Power Electronics

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Supporting Staff

Office and Information Manager

Mrs Elizabeth Samakande

Qualifications

• PhD – MSU, Pending
• Master in English Degree – UZ 2019
• Bachelor of Arts (Honors) Degree English in Literature - UZ 2017
• LCCI Executive Secretarial Diploma CCOSA College Harare, 2005
• International Computer Driver’s License, UZ, 2024
• International Computer Driver’s License, BEB Technical Harare 2003
• Audio Typing Certificate, RECO College Harare, 2011
• Dataease, UZ 2011

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Research Interests:

• Academic research in Film and Cultural Studies, AI (Writing & Editing tools),
• African and European Literature.

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Office Assistant

Ms Otilia July

Qualifications:

• National Certificate  in Secretarial Studies (Pitman) - 1994
• Diploma in Audio Typing- 2005
• Word perfect 5.1 Advanced – 1997
• Lotus 123 Advanced – 1997
• Microsoft Excel 5.0 1996
• Receptionist course 1993
• Client & Customer Care – 2009
• Data- Ease from Departmental Level up to Faculty Level

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Senior Technician

Mr Lovemore Madakuenda

Qualifications

• Diploma in Applied Information and Technology (UZ)
• Part 3 Electrical and Electronics (City &Guilds)
• Applied Electrical & Electronics Engineering Technology (Jomo Kenyatta University of Technology) Kenya
• Networking Of Rural Community Information Infrastructure (TIC Tokyo Japan)
• CCNA(UZ)
• PINE & Security (UZ)

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Acting Chief Technician

Mr Stephen Aruferi

Qualifications

• MSc in Communication Engineering, UZ (2019)
• Telecommunication Honours Degree, MSU (2017)
• National Diploma in Electrical Power Engineering, Harare Poly
• National Certificate in Electrical Power Engineering, Masvingo Tech
• Electrician Skilled Worker Class 1
• Cisco Certified Instructor Trainer, Cisco SA
• Cisco Certified Academy Instructor, UZ
• CCNA-Security Instructor, UZ
• IT Essentials 11, UZ
• IT Essentials 1, UZ
• Panduit Network Infrastructure Essentials (PNIE), UZ

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Technician

Mr Michael Mandizvidza

Qualifications

• 2000:  City & Guilds- Technician Certificate in Telecommunication and Electronics Engineering.
• 1997: Electronic Servicing certificate.
• 2005: Panguit Network Infrastructure Essentials Certificate (PNIE)
• 2002: City & guilds Microcomputer Technology Part 3 Certificate.
• 2002: Embedded systems Design Certificate.
• 2000: Technician Diploma in Telecommunication and Electronics Engineering.
• 1994: ‘O’ Levels

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Technician

Mr Wilson Manyota

Qualifications

• 2007: IT Essentials 2 Cisco.
• 2005: Panduit network Infrastructure Essentials (PNIE)
• 2002: Microcomputer Technology City & Guilds Certificate.
• 2000: Technician Diploma in telecommunication and Electronics Engineering City & Guilds.
• 1998: Electrical Installation Technology.
• 1997: Electronics Servicing.
• 1996: Journeyman Class 1
• 1996: ‘O’ Levels

Area of specialization

• Measurements & Instrumentation
• Electrical Power

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Technician

Mr Alec Mabandi

Qualifications

• 1989: O Levels

• 2011: Certificate in Telecommunications Systems , ( Fundamentals of Electronic Communication & Communication Systems & Digital Networks) UZ

• 2023: PCB Manufacturing Training, UZ

Area of Specialization

• PCB Manufacturing
• Telecommunications
• Digital Electronics

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Clerical Assistant

Mr Bekezela Mlotshwa

Qualifications

• 2009: University of Zimbabwe- Executive Certificate in Hospitality Operations Management.
• 2008:Institute of Administration and Commerce-Certificate in Purchasing & Materials Management.
• 1994: DMC Hotel Training Centre-Certificate in Customer Care.
• 1988: O Levels

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Messenger / Cleaner

Mr Fureki Gono

Qualifications

• 2002: City & Guilds Technician Certificate Unit- Electronic Servicing UZ.
• 2002: City & Guilds Technician Certificate Unit- Microcomputer Technician UZ.
• 2000: City & Guilds Technician Certificate Unit - Telecommunication & Electronics-UZ.
• “O” Levels.

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Messenger / Cleaner

Mr Gilmore Chipfunde

Qualifications

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

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