Ms Barbra Masunga
Chairperson
Chairperson
Department of Environmental Science and Technology ×
Ms Barbra Masunga
Contact(s)
- Email: bmasunga@muast.ac.zw
- Phone: 0772 938 175
Qualifications
- MSc Environmental Science (Wageningen).
- BSc honours in Geography (University of Zimbabwe).
Overview
The objective of the programme is to develop experts to advise senior management in industry,
agriculture, government and the private sector on importance of resources conservation approaches
and pollution prevention and mitigation matters. The degree holder will be a recognised professional
in sustainable industrial processes, identification and assessment of pollutants as well as risk
evaluation and control of industrial and agricultural wastes.
The specific objectives are to provide each student with:
- An understanding of the environmental sciences and determining the adequate responses to environmental issues.
- Specialization in a subject relevant to environmental sciences such as conservation biology, geographic information systems, toxicology, climate change, wildlife
- Conduct and manage environmental projects such as remediation, conservation and environmental impact assessments
Mission:
To produce competent graduates who can positively contribute to sustainable environmental management through coming up with technologically sound and innovative solutions to environmental problems.
Degree programmes offered:
- BSc Honours in Environmental science ( 4years).
- Msc in Industrial ecology and Environmental management (2years).
Career opportunities:
- SHEQ Officer
- Environmentalist
- Environmental Consultant
- Sustainability Officer
- Lecturer of Research Scientist.
- ESIA Consultant
Our Team
Dr Sinikiwe Dube
Research Associate
Department of Environmental Science and Technology ×
Dr Sinikiwe Dube
Contact(s)
- Phone: 0772 381 762
- Email: sidube@muast.ac.zw
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy in Soil Science University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. 2020
- Master of Science in Natural Resources and Environmental Management Bogor Agricultural University, Bogor, Indonesia. 2012
- Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Agriculture, Soil Science University of Zimbabwe, 2008
Selected Publications
- Dube, S., Muchaonyerwa, P., Mapanda, F., Hughes, J., 2023. Leachate characteristics, dry matter yield of Urochloa decumbens and properties of two contrasting soils irrigated with sludgewater in columns. Environmental Quality Management. https://doi.org/10.1002/tqem.21976
- Dube, S., Muchaonyerwa, P., Mapanda, F., Hughes, J., 2022. Aluminium and manganese leaching and retention in two contrasting soils treated with aluminium-based sludge water in a column experiment. South African Journal of Plant and soil. https://doi.org/10.1080/02571862.2021.1969693
- Dube, S., Muchaonyerwa, P., Mapanda, F., Hughes, J., 2018. Effects of sludge water from a water treatment works on soil properties and the yield and elemental uptake of Brachiaria decumbens and lucerne (Medicago sativa). Agric. Water Manag. 208, 335–343. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agwat.2018.06.015
- Dube, S; Mafere G and Chitauro U. Am I my brother’s keeper? An analysis of knowledge, practice and attitudes of urban vegetable farmers in the context of African traditional religion(s) and ethics of creation. Conference paper presented at the Spirituality of Creation: An African Perspective conference at Botswana, Ave Maria Pastoral Centre, 07. – 09. January 2020
- Tumbure, A., Dube, S., & Tauro, T. P. (2023). Insights of Microbial Inoculants in Complementing Organic Soil Fertility Management in African Smallholder Farming Systems. In M. Fanadzo et al (Ed.), Towards Sustainable Food Production in Africa, Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security (Issue March, pp. 1–12). Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-2427-1_4
- Pisa L, Dube, S., Mhlanga, N. and Marikomo, T., 2022. Participation and Challenges of Women in Environmental Management: A Case of Buhera South District, Manicaland Province, Zimbabwe. International Journal of Earth Sciences Knowledge and Applications, 4(1), pp.116-123.
- Tibugari H, Mafere G, Dube S, et al (2020) Worrying cadmium and lead levels in commonly cultivated vegetables irrigated with river water in Zimbabwe. Cogent Biol 6:0–9. https://doi.org/10.1080/23312025.2020.1002814
Department of Environmental Science and Technology ×
Ms Fungai Mavesere
Contact(s)
- Email: fmavesere@muast.ac.zw
- Phone: 0778 581 885
Qualifications
- MSc in Safety, Health and Environmental Management (Midlands State University).
- BSc Honours in Environmental Science ( University of Venda).
- Certificate in Project Management Occupational Health and Safety (University of Zimbabwe).
Department of Environmental Science and Technology ×
Ms Bernadette Jani
Contact(s)
- Email: bjani@muast.ac.zw
- Phone: 0774 109 220
Qualifications
- MSc in Biochemistry ( University of Zimbabwe).
- BSc Honours in Biochemistry ( University of Zimbabwe).
Department of Environmental Science and Technology ×
Ms Melody Muzvidzani
Contact(s)
- Email: mmuzvidzani@muast.ac.zw
- Phone: 0774 903 165
Qualifications
- MSc in Natural Resources Management ( Bindura University of Science Education).
- BSc Honours in Geography and Environmental Sciences ( Great Zimbabwe University).
- BA General ( Great Zimbabwe University).
- Post Graduate Diploma in Education (Great Zimbabwe University).
Department of Environmental Science and Technology ×
Ms Nokuthaba Rejoyce Vuma
Contact(s)
- Email: nvuma@muast.ac.zw
- Phone: 0774 108 022
Qualifications
- MSc in Analytical Chemistry (National University of Science and Technology).
- BSc Honours in Applied Chemistry ( National University of Science and Technology).
Department of Environmental Science and Technology ×
Simbarashe Shereni
Contact(s)
- Email: sshereni@muast.ac.zw
- Phone: 0776 381 640
Qualifications
- Bachelor Technology Hons Degree in Chemical Technology from NUST IN 2020
- Higher National Diploma in Applied Chemical Technology from Ilsa Independent College, 2017
- National Diploma in Applied Chemical Technology from Harare Polytechnic, 2014
- National Certificate in Science Technology from Harare Polytechnic, 2012
Climate Change and Food Security Institute ×
Dr Sinikiwe Dube
Contact(s)
- Phone: 0772 381 762
- Email: sidube@muast.ac.zw
Selected Publications
- Dube, S., Muchaonyerwa, P., Mapanda, F., Hughes, J., 2023. Leachate characteristics, dry matter yield of Urochloa decumbens and properties of two contrasting soils irrigated with sludgewater in columns. Environmental Quality Management. https://doi.org/10.1002/tqem.21976
- Dube, S., Muchaonyerwa, P., Mapanda, F., Hughes, J., 2022. Aluminium and manganese leaching and retention in two contrasting soils treated with aluminium-based sludge water in a column experiment. South African Journal of Plant and soil. https://doi.org/10.1080/02571862.2021.1969693
- Dube, S., Muchaonyerwa, P., Mapanda, F., Hughes, J., 2018. Effects of sludge water from a water treatment works on soil properties and the yield and elemental uptake of Brachiaria decumbens and lucerne (Medicago sativa). Agric. Water Manag. 208, 335–343. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agwat.2018.06.015
- Dube, S; Mafere G and Chitauro U. Am I my brother’s keeper? An analysis of knowledge, practice and attitudes of urban vegetable farmers in the context of African traditional religion(s) and ethics of creation. Conference paper presented at the Spirituality of Creation: An African Perspective conference at Botswana, Ave Maria Pastoral Centre, 07. – 09. January 2020
- Tumbure, A., Dube, S., & Tauro, T. P. (2023). Insights of Microbial Inoculants in Complementing Organic Soil Fertility Management in African Smallholder Farming Systems. In M. Fanadzo et al (Ed.), Towards Sustainable Food Production in Africa, Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security (Issue March, pp. 1–12). Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-2427-1_4
- Pisa L, Dube, S., Mhlanga, N. and Marikomo, T., 2022. Participation and Challenges of Women in Environmental Management: A Case of Buhera South District, Manicaland Province, Zimbabwe. International Journal of Earth Sciences Knowledge and Applications, 4(1), pp.116-123.
- Tibugari H, Mafere G, Dube S, et al (2020) Worrying cadmium and lead levels in commonly cultivated vegetables irrigated with river water in Zimbabwe. Cogent Biol 6:0–9. https://doi.org/10.1080/23312025.2020.1002814
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