Faculty of Earth and Environmental Sciences

Department of Environmental Science and Technology

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Ms Barbra Masunga

Chairperson

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.

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.

Objectives

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

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

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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

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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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