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PETER P. MUMBA:
UNIVERSITY EDUCATION:
Kansas State University, U.S.A., 1990-1994.
Reading University, England, 1983-1984.
University of Malawi, Chancellor College, Malawi, 1976-1981.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:
PhD. Analytical Chemistry, 1995, Kansas State University, U.S.A.
Synthesized and characterized polymers to remove cyanide and sulphate
from water: Thesis Title: Synthesis and characterization of polymers to
remove ions from water.
M.Phil. Inorganic/Analytical Chemistry, 1984, Reading University, England.
Synthesized and characterized compounds used as oil additives and model
enzyme systems: Thesis Title: Synthesis and characterization of metal
dialkyldithiophosphates.
BSc (Hons) Chemistry, 1981, University of Malawi.
Dissertation Title: Analysis of glass sands from Mchinji area of Malawi.
BSc Chemistry, 1980, University of Malawi.
AWARDS AND GRANTS
1. Malawi Government (1976)
BSc and BSc (Hons) studies, University of Malawi
2. Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO), (1983)
M.Phil. Studies, Reading University, England
3. Human Resources and Institutional Development (USAID), (1990)
PhD studies, Kansas State University
4. Malawi Environmental and Monitoring Program (MEMP), under
USAID grant holder, (1997)
Pollution studies in rivers and reservoirs in Malawi
5. German Technical Development (GTZ), (1997)
Short course on Organization development (University structures,
Change process in the University), Teaching and Learning (Quality
Assurance and Evaluation, Curriculum Development) and Research
Management at the Institute for Socio-cultural Studies, University of
Kassel, Germany
TEACHING POSITIONS
1. November 2014-todate: Coordinator, City Campus programs. In 2015, The
Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR) opened
Satellite campuses in Lilongwe City where undergraduate and postgraduate
enroll in certain programs. I’m currently the Coordinator for these programs.
Duties include:
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Ensuring City Campus programs run efficiently and effectively
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Liaising with Heads of Departments on new programs to be introduced
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Ensuring adequate and conducive teaching and learning space is available
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Ensuring adequate teaching and learning materials are available
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Liaising with procurement office on speedy procurement of item
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Producing and submit reports, Work Plans and budgets to Management
2. March 2007 On. Professor of Chemistry.
3. November 2003- August 31, 2012: Head, Basic Sciences Department, Bunda
College of Agriculture. This was at the time, a new department that houses all
natural science courses including Computer courses.
4. July 2002- March 2007: Associate Professor of Chemistry, Bunda College of
Agriculture.
5. 1996- 2002: Senior Lecturer, University of Malawi, Bunda College of
Agriculture, Malawi. Teach undergraduate Chemistry and Biochemistry.
6. March 2000- September 2000 and then 2012: Part time Lecturer, Natural
Resources College, Lilongwe, Malawi. Taught chemistry and biochemistry to
diploma in Irrigation students.
7. 1991-1993: Graduate Teaching Assistant, Kansas State University.
Taught Chemistry laboratory sessions to undergraduate students.
8. January 1985-1990: Lecturer in Chemistry, University of Malawi,
Bunda College of Agriculture, Malawi. Developed Chemistry curricula
for Agriculture and Nursing students. Wrote a Chemistry manual entitled:
''Useful Principles in Chemistry for Tertiary and Secondary Education’’.
This is now published as a book (See books and book chapters below)
9. October 1981-1983: Assistant Lecturer, University of Malawi
Bunda College of Agriculture, Malawi.
10. July 1981-1982, January 1985-1987: Part-time Lecturer in Chemistry
University of Malawi, Kamuzu College of Nursing. Taught Chemistry to nursing students.
OTHER EXPERIENCES
1. Good analytical knowledge of FT-NMR, HPLC, IR, MS, LC, TLC, and GC.
Good in wet chemical methods, Separations and Organic synthesis/methods.
2. Good working knowledge of Computer software: Word Perfect, MS Word,
MS Excel, etc. Good in both written and spoken English.
3. November 2014-todate: Coordinator, Off Campus programs. In 2015, The
Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR) opened
satellite campuses in Lilongwe City where undergraduate and postgraduate
enroll in certain programs. I was appointed the Coordinator for these programs.
4. August 1996- April 2000, MSc Coordinator, for the SACCAR-GTZ Regional Program
in Animal Science, University of Malawi, Bunda College of Agriculture, Department
of Animal Science.
5. 1986-1990, Regional Treasurer, Chemical Society of Malawi
(Central Region of Malawi Branch).
6. 1989-1990 and February 2003-May 2005, College Representative on Senate
7. July 1981-October 1981, Chemist, Geological Survey Dept.
Ministry of Forestry, Malawi.
Additionally, I have attended several leadership courses including a short course on Finance for non-financial Managers, all of which were organized by the then Bunda College of Agriculture.
SHORT COURSES ATTENDED
1. University Staff Development. Institute for Socio-Cultural Studies
(ISOS). University of Kassel, Witzenhausen, Germany (1997).
2. Financial Management for non-Financial Managers, Hippo Lodge, Malawi
3. Leadership course, Bunda College, Malawi
4. Coorporate Governance, LUANAR, Malawi, March, 2016
RESEARCH INTERESTS
1. Chemical pollution of water in rivers and reservoirs. A part of this work was carried
out in Malawi. Two papers were published: one in African Journal of Aquatic
Science (South Africa) and the other in Malawi Journal of Science (Malawi). Part of
the data was presented at an International Chemistry conference in Malawi.
2. Chemical analysis of indigenous plants used as medicines for humans and livestock
diseases. A project proposal write-up is currently in progress. This work could be
done in collaboration with the biology department. This is a great opportunity for
interaction with members of the other departments.
3. Hazardous effects of continuously re-used cooking oils. A project proposal for this
work has since been sent to the European Union for funding.
4. Synthesis of polymers for water purification.
5. Heavy metals in Malawian Rice varieties
MEMBERSHIP OF LEARNED SOCIETIES AND BOARDS
• Board member, AHL Chemicals and Steel Company LTD, a subsidiary of Auction Holding Group. 2011- on
• Board member, International Journal of Consumer Studies, UK, March 2005- 2010
• American Chemical Society member, 1991-present.
• Phi Lambda Upsilon member, 1993-present
• IUPAC Affiliate member, 1985-1990
• Member of the Chemical Society of Malawi. 1985-1989.
PUBLICATIONS
Journal Articles
1. C. Tambala, P. Mumba and B.H..Z. Moyo (2016). Aquatic biota as indicators
of water pollution. Int. J. Environ. Sci. Toxic. Res., 4(5):76-80
2. Kabwazi M.M., Mwenechanya J., Moyo B.H.Z. and Mumba P.P., (2015).
Assessment of the corrosiveness of the water in the distribution line from intake to
consumer outlets in Malawi. Standard Sci. Res. and Essays, 3(3):75-79
3. T. Sendezera, B. Moyo, and P. Mumba (2014). Impact of soil chemical parameters
on ground water quality in some parts of Malawi. Standard Sci. Res. and Essays,
2(9): 396-400
4. P. Mumba and G.M. Golivati (2014). Quality of tap water in semi urban areas of
Malawi. Res. J. of Agriculture and Env. Mgt. 3(9): 467-471
5. Peter P. Mumba and Edgar Kambwiri (2013). Water Quality of Irrigation Water into
and Out of an Irrigated Sugar Cane Plantation. Asian Journal of Water, Environment and
Pollution, 10 (3): 95-101
Submitted
30. Jephter B.F.M., Mumba P. and Bokosi J.M., 2017.
Assessment of the
productivity
and protein content of 16 soy bean
genotypes. African J. Food
Agriculture, Nutrition and Development.
31. Nyirenda H., Mumba P.
and Saka V., 2017. An
analysis of heavy
metal contents of irrigated and rain-fed
thirteen rice varieties grown in Malawi.
International Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, India
CONFERENCE
PROCEEDINGS
32. Mumba P. and Jose
M., 2008. Nutrient composition of selected fresh and
processed fish species fromLake Malawi. Paper
presented at the National Research
Council of Malawi Annual Research
conference on ‘’Promoting Research and
Innovation in Malawi’’p304-311, Capital
Hotel, Lilongwe, Malawi. March 11-13,
2008.
33. Mumba P., Banda J.W., Nyoni C. and
Kaliwo G., 2000. Milk yield, physico-
chemical properties and composition of milk
from indigenous Malawi goats and their
Saanen half-breds. Paper presented at the Regional
conference on ‘’Sustainable
Animal Agriculture and
Crisis Mitigation in Livestock-dependent systems in Southern
Africa’’.
Malawi Institute of Management (MIM),Lilongwe,Malawi. October
30-
November 1,
2000.
34. Mumba P.P, Banda J.W. and Kaunda
E., 1998. An assessment of the extent
and
severity of pollution in selected reservoirs and
rivers in the Lilongwe District of
Malawi.
Presented at the International conference on ''The role of Science and
Technology in Development’’.UniversityofMalawi,ChancellorCollege,
December 7-11, 1998.
35. Mumba P.P., 1995. Polymers to remove ions from water: A beneficial possibility for
Malawi? Proceedings of theUniv.ofMalawiResearch and Publications
Conference, Mangochi, Malawi, July 1995.
36. Mumba P.P., 1989. Synthesis of some sulphur-containing compounds -model enzyme
systems, Proc. of the 4th Int. Chem.
Conf. in Africa,Zomba,Malawi.
37. Mumba P.P., 1989. Current chemical research in Agriculture at tertiary level:
Problems and prospects, Proc. Chem. Soc. ofMalawiConf. Zomba, Malawi.
THESES
38. Mumba P.P. (1981). Analysis of glass sands from Mchinji area of
Malawi, BSc (Hons) Thesis Univ. ofMalawi.
(Supervisor:RogersN.E.)
39. Mumba P.P, (1985). Synthetic and Structural Studies with some
Dialkyldithiophosphates, M.Phil Thesis, Reading
University, England.
(Supervisors: Rice D.A., Drew M.G.B. and
Hobson R.)
40.
Mumba P.P. (1995). Polymers to remove
ions from water, PhD Thesis,Kansas
State University, Manhattan, U.S.A. (Supervisor: Meloan C.E)
Other Conferences
attended and Proceedings
41. Education reform and innovation in Higher
Education. Regional Eastern African
UNISTAFF
Alumni (REAL) Conference.Lilongwe,Malawi.
October 29-November
2, 2007.
42.
Mumba P.P. (2006). Enhancing quality and
relevance of higher agricultural
education institutions: The case of Bunda
College of Agriculture. Paper presented at
the
Ist International Regional Eastern Africa Unistaff Alumni (REAL) Conference
and
workshop, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya. November 6-10, 2006.
43. Chagunda, M.G.G., Wollny, C.B.A.,
Molapong, K., von Richter, W. and
Mumba, P., (2002). African-German
cooperation in higher education supported by
GTZ. Veranstaltung des DAAD und der HRK : South-North Dialogue on Innovative
Higher Education
Strategies in International Post-Graduate Education: Challenges,
Obstacles
and Best Practices, 25.02.2002, Bonn und Berlin.
44. Mumba P., Banda J.W., and Wollny C.B.A.,
2000. The Challenges of training
Animal Scientists in the SADC: Experiences
from Malawi. Paper presented at the
Regional
conference on ‘’Sustainable Animal
Agriculture and Crisis Mitigation
in Livestock-dependent systems in Southern
Africa’’. Malawi Institute of
Management (MIM), Lilongwe, Malawi. October 30-November 1, 2000.
45.
Mumba P. and Banda J., 1998. The regional
program in Animal Sciences: Assessment
of
the needs and supply in Malawi. Presented at a
conference on ''Challenges and
Perspectives of
Universities in Africa'', Kampala, Uganda, March 2-5. GTZ
Education report No. 83.
46. Wollny C.B.A., Mumba P., 1998. A brief note on networking in higher
education.
The MSc program in Animal Sciences. Presented at a
conference on ''Challenges
and Perspectives of Universities
in Africa'', Kampala, Uganda, March 2-5. GTZ
Education report No. 83.
BOOKS AND BOOK CHAPTERS
47. Peter Mumba, 2011. Useful Principles in Chemistry for
Agriculture and
Nursing
Students. Lap-Publishers, GmbH & Co. KG., Germany. 342pp.
48. Mumba P., 1999. An approach to improving the
SACCAR-GTZ Regional programs:
The
case of the Regional MSc Program in Animal Sciences: A Proposal for an
Assessment of the Needs and Supply. In ''Towards a Shared Vision for Higher
Education'',
p293-301. S. Amin, M. Fremerey and M.
Wesseler (Eds.). ISOS Pub.,
355 pp.
Un
reviewed
49. Mumba
P. and Banda J.W. (eds.), 1998. The Regional MSc (Animal Science)
Program Brochure.University ofMalawi,BundaCollegeof Agriculture,
Department
of Animal Science.
CONSULTANCY
50.
Mumba P., Saka V. and Moyo B., 2003. Development of a strategy and Time-
phased
action plan for the phase-out of methyl bromide in Malawi. A report
prepared for the Department of Environmental
Affairs, Lilongwe.
51.
Mumba P.P. and Banda J.W., 1998. The
SACCAR-GTZ regional MSc program in
Animal Sciences: A report on ''The Assessment
of the Needs and Supply in Malawi'',
For GTZ, SACCAR and Bunda College of Agriculture, February, 1998.
52.
Mumba P.P., 2000. Factors affecting the
performance and quality of the students
at
the University of Malawi, Bunda College of Agriculture, 13 pp. A report
submitted to GTZ, January 2000.
INTERNAL EXAMINATION AND
STUDENT SUPERVISION
1. 1999: Acted as Internal Assessor for an MSc dissertation entitled ''Determination of
cyanogens in Fresh and Processed
Cassava''. Chemistry Department, University of
Malawi,
Chancellor College, 1999.
2. 2002: Acted as Internal Assessor for an MSc dissertation entitled ‘’Effect of
Urbanization and Agricultural wastes on pollution status of water in
Lunyangwa
river basin in Mzuzu city, Malawi’’. Chemistry Department,UniversityofMalawi,
Chancellor College, 2002.
3. 2005: Acted as Internal Assessor for an MSc dissertation entitled ‘’Water
Defluoridation
Chemistry with Malawi bauxite, gypsum, hydroxyapatite and
synthetic hydroxyapatite’’. Chemistry Department,UniversityofMalawi,
2005.
4. 2008: Acted as Internal Assessor for a
PhD Thesis entitled ‘’ Sorption,
degradation
and
movement of atrazine and metolachlor in some Malawi soils’’. Chemistry
Department, University of Malawi, 2008
5. 2010: Acted as Internal Assessor for an MSc dissertation entitled
‘’Amino acids of
cassava, sweet potato and cocoyam
leaves and relationship between total cyanogens
and two precursor amino acids in cassava leaves’’. Chemistry Department,
University of Malawi, 2005.
6. 2015: Acted as Internal Assessor for an MSc dissertation entitled ‘’Effect of incorporating
fish and processing on nutritive value,
acceptability and shelf life of maize-soy blend’’.
Nutrition Department, Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources,
2015.
In addition to the above,
I have supervised/co-supervised various undergraduate (BSc) and postgraduate
(MSc) students’ research projects at Bunda College and Chancellor College.
REFERENCES
1. Professor P. Sherwood, Office of the
Dean, 210 Life Sciences East,OklahomaState
University,Stillwater,Oklahoma,74078,USA. Tel.: 405-7445663. Fax: 405-7441797
Email: peter.sherwood@okstate.edu.
2. Professor
Eric. A. Maatta, Department of Chemistry, 111 Willard Hall,KansasState
University,Manhattan,KS66506,USA. Tel.: 785-5326665. Fax: 785-5326666
Email: eam@ksu.edu.
3. Professor V.W. Saka, Lilongwe
University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Bunda
College campus, P.O. Box 219, Lilongwe, Malawi. Tel. (265) 0888832042
Fax: (265) 277 364. E-mail: wvsaka@yahoo.com
4. Professor J. Mangisoni, Lilongwe University
of Agriculture and Natural Resources,
Bunda College Campus, P.O. Box 219,
Lilongwe, Malawi. Tel. (265) 99933085
Fax: (265) 277 364, E-mail: jhmangisoni@bunda.luanar.mw or hmangisoni@gmail.com
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