Name: Dr. Tonde Matsungo
Position: Senior Lecturer
Qualifications:
- PhD in Nutrition (North-West University, RSA)
- MPhil in Human Physiology (University of Zimbabwe)
- BSc in Nutritional Sciences (University of Zimbabwe)
Research Interests:
- Food systems transformation, Nutrition Sensitive Agriculture and biofortification in the context of food security and livelihoods
- School Age Children and Adolescent (SACA) nutrition, food habits and packaged foods
- Nutrition Transition, Physical Activity, obesity and non-communicable diseases (NCDs)
- Maternal, Infant & Young Child Nutrition (MIYCN): Stunting reduction and pregnancy outcomes
Contact Information:
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Name: Dr. Prosper Chopera
Position: Senior Lecturer
Qualifications:
- PhD Nutrition-(Wageningen University and research, The Netherlands)
- MSc Nutrition and Health (specialisation Public Health Nutrition)-(Wageningen University and research, The Netherlands)
- BSc Nutrition Science-University of Zimbabwe
- Post Grad Cert Clinical Nutrition-(Katholiek Universiteit Leuven, Belgium)
- Post Grad Cert Food Security Monitoring and Evaluation for Impact Assessment (Wageningen Centre for Development and Innovation, The Netherlands)
Research Interests:
- Maternal Infant and young child nutrition
- Micronutrients and health
- Dietary exposure assessment
- Food security and nutrition security
Contact Details:
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Name: Prof. Loveness K. Nyanga
Position: Senior Lecturer
Qualifications:
- BSc Hons Biochemistry (UZ)
- MSc Biotechnology (UZ)
- PhD in Food Microbiology ( Wageningen University, The Netherlands)
Research Interests:
- Food Safety and Nutrition
- Improving the livelihood of rural communities through appropriate food processing technology and nutrition interventions
- Postharvest Nutrient assessment loss through Agricultural Value chain
- Nutrition and Agriculture
- Use of local ingredients to develop innovative food products and improve nutritional status of people
- Mycotoxins and Malnutrition
- Development of starter cultures for the production of fermented foods in Zimbabwe
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Name: Dr. Emilia Guchu
Position: Senior Lecturer
Qualifications:
- PHD Food Science and Technology (UCLM, Spain)
- MSc Food Science and Technology (UCLM, Spain)
- BSc Hons. Food Science and Technology (UCLM, Spain)
- Grad CE(UZ)
- BSc. Gen Science (UZ)
Research Interests:
- Food pathogens
- Dairy
- Food composition
Contact Details:
0715850685
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Name: Dr. Chakare Benhura
Position: Senior Lecturer
Qualifications:
- DPhil (Food Science and Technology)
- MSc (Analytical Chemistry)
- BSc (Chemistry and Biochemistry)
Research Interests:
- Water quality
- Food quality management,
- Development of food products from fruits and cereals,
- Food chemistry and food legislation
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Name: Dr. Batsirai Chipurura
Position: Senior Lecturer
Qualifications:
- DPhil Food Science and Technology
- MPhil Food Science and Technology
- BSc Special (Hons) Food Science and Technology
- BSc Food Science and Technology
Position:Senior Lecturer
Research Interests:
- Bioactive compounds in Foods
- Nutritional composition of indigenous foods
- Food product development, Food startups
- Food Business models
- Food toxicology
Contact Details:
0775 990494
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Name: Dr Patrick Ngwenyama
Position: Lecturer/Research Scientist
Qualifications:
- PhD Agriculture, Postharvest Science and Nutrition, University of Zimbabwe
- MSc, Applied Science (Food Science), National University of Ireland Cork, Ireland
- BSc, Food Science and Technology, University of Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe
- Cert, Training of trainers on the new FAO food loss assessment methodology – FAO/AU/UZ, Harare
- Cert, FSPA Course in Food Safety & HACCP, Mary Daly Associates, Ireland
- Cert, HACCP for Managers - Swift Siliker, Johannesburg, South Africa
Research Interests:
- Food Safety
- Food Quality Design
- Microbiology
- Product Development and Marketing
- Genetics
- Project Management
- Food Security
- Postharvest handling
- Food Loss and Waste Assessment
- Technology transfer and Commercialisation
- Post-harvest handling
- Small scale postharvest horticulture
- Packing house design
- Cold Chain development and Business Development
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Name:Mrs Beula Mutonhodza
Qualifications:
- DPhil SC pending (UZ)
- MSc Food Science and Nutrition (MSU)
- BSc Nutrition (UZ)
Research Interests:
- Public Health Nutrition
- Maternal and child nutrition
- GeoNutrition
- One health
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Name:Ms. Sipiwe T. Dzvukamanja
Qualifications:
- MSc Food Science and Nutrition (MSU)
- BSc Nutrition (UZ)
Research Interests:
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Child Nutrition
Contact Details:
0772241306
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Name:Mr E. Chifamba
Position:Lecturer
Qualifications:
- BSc. Biology and Biochemistry (Hons), (1994), NUST Research project: ‘isolation of phychrotrophic bacteria in milk at DZL- Harare Dairy’;
- BSc. Biotechnology, (1995), University of Zimbabwe;
- BSc. Research Dairy Technology, (1996) (AZU) Utrecht University - Netherlands.
- MBA, (2004)Midlands State University. Research project: ‘An investigation into the factors affecting milk production in Zimbabwe;
- Certificate in lead quality auditing, (2001) (Geneva, Switzerland);
- Diploma in Cleaner Production, (2009) , Queensland University- Australia;
- Certificate in Training of Trainers – Kenya Institute of management – (2010), Nairobi –Kenya;
- PhD student in Dairy Technology, (2013-to present),University of Zimbabwe
Area of Specialisation:
- Dairy Technology
Contact Details:
303211 Extension 15595
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NUTRITION DIVISION
Name: Dr S. Nyagura
Position:Senior Lecturer
Qualifications: DPhil, (2000), Child Development
- MSc (Home economics) Child Development, (1986), Southern Illinois University, Carbondle, IL, USA
- BSc Home Economics, (1985), Southern Illinois University, Carbondle, IL, USA
- Secondary School teachers’ Certificate Home Economics, (1979) Gweru Teachers’ College
Area of Specialisation:
- Child Development
- Family Sciences
- Nutrition and Health
Contact Details
303211 Extension 15595
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Name: Mrs NGT Mushonga
Position: Lecturer
Qualifications:
- DPhil student in Child Nutrition, (2012)-present University of Zimbabwe
- Graduate Certificate of Education, ( 1980),
- University of Zimbabwe; MSc Home Economics Food and Nutrition, (1978)
- California State University, Fresno, U.S.A.; BSc. Biology, (1975)
- University California State Polytechnic, University Pomona,USA
Area of Specialisation:
- Paediatric Nutrition
Contact Details:
303211 Extension 15067
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TECHNICAL AND CLERICAL STAFF
Name: Mrs J.M Charangwa
Position: Chief Secretary
Phone: 303211 extension 15595
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Name: Ms G. Mawarire
Position:Information and Office Manager
Contact Details :
303211 extension 15595
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LABORATORY TECHNICAL STAFF
Name: Mr Power Ernest Gombiro
Position: Chief Technician
Qualifications:
- Masters in Food Science Processing Systems and Technology, (UZ)
- Masters in Food Science and Nutrition, (MSU)
- Tech honours in Food Science and Technology, (NUST)
Phone : 303211 Extension 15597
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Name: Mr E. Nyatanga
Position: Senior Technician
Contact Details :
303211 Extension 15103
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Name: Mr H. Mtopamuchemwa
Position: Technician
Contact Details :
303211 Extension 15103
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Name: Mrs P. Gowe
Position: Technical Assistant
Phone : 303211 Extension 15103
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Supporting Staff
Name:Mr L. Mushonga
Contact Details:
303211 Extension 15103
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