Staff Profiles: Food Science and Nutrition
Dr. Desmond Tichaona Mugadza
Chairperson
Research Interests
- Food Safety and Microbiology
- Quality and Food Safety Management Systems
- Risk Analysis
- Dairy Sciences
- New Product Development
Dr Talknice Z. Jombo
Research Interests:
- Cereals and legumes
- Hard to cook defect in legumes
- Dairy science and processing
- Nutrition in edible Insects
- Food systems
Mrs Benhilda Wekwete
Lecturer
Research Interests:
- Nutrition education /BCC ;
- Nutrition education as part of nutrition policy implementation;
- Zimbabwe Food and Nutrition Security Policy interpretation and implementation;
- Analysis and improving dietary practices in pregnant women;
Mr Amiel Mugari
Lecturer
Research interests
- Sensory science,
- Food chemistry and analysis,
- Food engineering, Food product development
Mrs Julien Serere Harusekwi
Lecturer
Research Interests:
- Nutrition and HIV and Food related issues
- Food safety
- Product development
- Food Security, Maternal and Child nutrition.
Mr Shepherd Manhokwe
Lecturer
Ms Ropafadzo S Tshalibe
Research Interest: Food science and nutritionist, specialising in Nutritional assessment and surveillance. Has worked on assessment and surveillance projects with emphasises on adolescent and infant nutrition and product development to curb protein energy malnutrition. Is pursuing a PhD in mycotoxin exposure in relation to infant growth and cognitive development. Also interested in Herbal Medicine research. Has vast experience in opaque beer brewing.
Mrs Patience Marume
Lecturer
Research Interests:
- Food Handling Practices of Food Services Establishments.