Staff Profile

Profession: Pro-Vice Chancellor, Research Innovation and Industrialisation

Qualifications:

• Associate Professor (Chemistry), October 2017 – present
• PhD (Chemistry ), 2007 – 2010: Department of Chemistry, University of Cape Town, South Africa.
• MSc, Analytical Chemistry (Merit), 2003 – 2004: Department of Chemistry, University of Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe
• Graduate Certificate in Education (Grad C.E), 1997: Department of Education, University of Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe
• Honours in Chemistry, 1985 – 1987: Department of Chemistry, University of Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe

Experience:  

• Pro Vice Chancellor, Research, Innovation and Industrialisation, March 2021 to present:

Midlands State University, Gweru, Zimbawe

• Director, Research and Graduate Studies, October 2019 – February 2021: Chinhoyi University of Technology, Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe.
• Acting Director, Research and Graduate Studies, January 2019–September 2019: Chinhoyi University of Technology, Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe.
• Scientific Training Officer, January 2017-October 2017: EMBL-European Bioinformatics Institute, Hinxton, Cambridge, UK.
• Data Curator, May 2016 – Dec 2016: EMBL-European Bioinformatics Institute, Hinxton, Cambridge, UK.
• Postdoctoral Research Scientist, April 2013 – April 2016: EMBL-European Bioinformatics Institute, Hinxton, Cambridge, UK.
• Visiting Research Scientist, September 2015 – April 2016: Department of Biochemistry, University of Cambridge, Prof Tom L. Blundell’s lab, UK
• Postdoctoral Fellow/Research Scientist, March 2010 – March 2013: Department of Chemistry, University of Cape Town, Kelly Chibale Research group and Holistic Drug Design and Discovery Centre (H3D)
• Lecturer, 2005 –2006: Department of Chemical Technology, Midlands State University, Gweru, Zimbabwe.
• Teaching Assistant and Staff Development Fellow, 2000 – 2004: Department of Chemical Technology, Midlands State University, Gweru, Zimbabwe.
• A ‘Level Chemistry Teacher, 1990 – 2000: Fletcher High School, Gweru, Zimbabwe
• Laboratory Technician in the analytical laboratory, 1988 – 1989: Department of Metallurgical Engineering and Institute of Mining Research, University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe

Other Experience and Competencies

• Experienced senior leader and manager in academics, research, innovation and commercialisation/industrialisation at higher education and research institutions.
• Experienced academic strategic leader in academic programme and module development
• Experienced researcher in data-driven computer-aided drug discovery, design and development, Medicinal/Pharmaceutical chemistry and Health Sciences.
• Versatile researcher able to apply acquired knowledge and skills across disciplines.
• Prolific writer of manuscripts for publication, experienced reviewer of manuscripts for publications

with several peer-reviewed journals and an external examiner.

• Proficient user of a variety of computer tools
• Capable of designing, managing and delivering training workshops
• Project management skills acquired from more than ten years of research and managing innovative

projects.

• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and engagement skills
• A good team player who inspires and motivates others.
• Experienced mentor to upcoming researchers and leaders.
• Building and managing international collaborations and partnerships.
• Able to develop and nurture intercultural relationships and able to operate across different cultures.
• Morally sound, and uphold respect, integrity, and hard work.