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Faculty of Biosystems Engineering and Technology

Epson Happymore Zindove
Epson Happymore Zindove

Acting Executive Dean

Overview of the Faculty

The Faculty of Biosystems Engineering and Technology at Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology applies engineering principles to plants, animals and humans to support sustainable agricultural development and technological innovation. The Faculty is committed to equipping graduates with 21st-century skills, promoting interdisciplinary learning, developing cutting-edge research programmes, and fostering strong industry collaborations. The Faculty currently houses two operational academic units, with additional departments and centres under development. It offers the BSc Honours in Agricultural Engineering, MSc in Mechanisation Systems Analysis and Management, and BSc Honours in Irrigation Engineering and Diploma in Irrigation Engineering. These programmes prepare graduates to address practical challenges in farm power and machinery, water resources management, mechanisation, irrigation, and agricultural automation. Future growth areas include food and feed process engineering, mechanical engineering, renewable energy, ICT and Informatics and bio robotics.

Vision

To be regionally and internationally recognized centre for sustainable innovation and excellence in Agriculture Systems and Biosystems Engineering and Technology.

Mission

To empower students with the knowledge and skills in Biosystems Engineering and Technology and the development of sustainable and resilient agricultural systems.

Values

Integrity Excellence Diversity Innovation Ethics Ubuntu Sustainability

Faculty Activities

The faculty successfully registered a company called Mhizha Agro-Engineering, a consultancy company that offers services in Biosystems Engineering.

Held a successful online webinar titled: Mechanisation Strategies for Enhanced Agricultural Productivity in Zimbabwe, with Chief Director Engineer Zimhunga from the Department of Agricultural Engineering, Mechanisation and Farm Infrastructure and Development. Participants joined from government, private sector and NGOs. Held on 24 June 2026.

Research

The faculty participated in the research grant: Mechanising the value chain of traditional grains in semi-arid areas in Zimbabwe in collaboration with University College Cork in Ireland, funded by the Irish Government.

Documentary Mechanisation and Sustainable Processing of Climate Resilient Cereal Grains in Zimbabwe

News

Faculty technician Mr. D. Murove featured on ZBC primetime news explaining the solarised thresher developed for smallholder farmers.

Solarised thresher MUAST LinkedIn post on clean-energy threshing for smallholder farmers

Our Team

Witcliffe Ndakaitei Taoneyi
Witcliffe Ndakaitei Taoneyi

A/Faculty Administrator

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