NORMAL ENTRY

1. At least 3 ‘A’ level passes in Pure Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry

Or

1. At least 3 ‘A’ level passes in Additional Mathematics, Chemistry and a third approved subject such as Physics, or Biology with ‘O’ level passes in Chemistry and Physics with ‘C’ grade or better.

Or

1. At least 3 ‘A’ level passes in Pure Mathematics, Mechanical Mathematics, Chemistry and a third approved subject such as Physics, or Biology with ‘O’ level passes in Chemistry and physics with ‘C’ grade or better.

SPECIAL ENTRY

1. a) ND in Chemical Engineering, Chemical Technology, Metallurgy, Mineral Processing and Metallurgy and any other equivalent qualification plus 2 years post ND working experience Or
2. b) HND in Chemical Engineering, Chemical Technology, Metallurgy, Mineral Processing, Metallurgy and any other equivalent qualification plus 1 year post HND working experience.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS (MENG-CEPE)

Applicants must be holders of a BSc Honours Degree with a degree class of at least a Lower Second Class (2.2) in Chemical Engineering or related disciplines such as Environmental Engineering, Applied Biochemistry, Applied Chemistry, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Technology, Process Engineering or Petrochemical Engineering from an accredited college or university.

Post qualification work experience is an added advantage.

NB Admission into the programme will be subject to adequate numbers of applicants qualifying.

DURATION

The programme duration shall be as follows:

Two (2) years minimum

Four (4) years maximum.

STRUCTURE OF THE PROGRAMME

The MEng programme will consists of two (2) parts which are:

Part I: This will be the first year which will be made up of two semesters.

1^st Semester: In this semester, the programme will consist mainly of coursework. The coursework will consist of four (4) core modules.

2^nd Semester: In this semester, the programme will consist mainly of coursework. The coursework will consist of four (4) core modules and a seminar.

Part II:  This will be the second year which will be made up of two semesters.

1^st Semester:  In this semester, the programme will consist mainly of coursework. The coursework will consist of three (3) core modules, one (1) elective module and a seminar. In the beginning of the semester, the students are to present their Dissertation proposal which shall be assessed by a panel selected by the department.

2^nd Semester: In this semester, the programme will consist mainly of Dissertation writing.

Lectures shall be conducted on a part-time basis in a block period of 4 weeks in each semester. Students shall be given coursework during the remaining 10 weeks of the semester and online learning tools will also be adopted for further interaction with students during this period.  Students shall sit for examinations at the end of the semester.

EXAMINATIONS

Formal examination will take place at the end of each semester.

Examinations will be subject to external assessment.

A student who has completed eleven (11) core modules, two (2) seminars, one (1) elective module and Dissertation, having a total of 318 credits would have successfully completed the programme. Each student will have two supervisors for the dissertation, one internal and one external supervisor (could be from any other tertiary institution or related field with necessary qualifications to supervise a master’s programme). There will be a panel that will be selected by the department which will assess both the written dissertation and its oral defense.

ASSESSMENT

Module Assessment

All core and elective modules shall be assessed as follows:

1. 40 % continuous assessment (practicals, tests and assignments, presentations)
2. 60 % examination / dissertation

The General Academic Regulations shall apply for candidates who fail to satisfy Examiners.

The dissertation shall be assessed as follows:

1. a) Pass with no revision (including designation of mark)
2. b) Pass with minor revision required followed by re-submission for evaluation solely by the dissertation supervisor
3. c) Pass with major revision required followed by re-submission for evaluation by full panel of academic assessors
4. d) Fail without elective for re-submission.

A candidate who fails the dissertation may be allowed to repeat as per the General Academic Regulations.

Degree Classification and Award of Degree

The award of the MEng degree will be as follows:

Distinction                  80 % - 100%

Merit                           70 – 79 %

Credit                          60 – 69 %

Pass                             50 – 59 %

Fail                              below 50 %

To be eligible for the award of MEng in Chemical and Environmental Process Engineering degree, a candidate must pass all modules constituting the programme inclusive of the dissertation and earn a total of 318 credits.

A candidate who passes all taught modules of the programme, but fails the dissertation twice, shall be awarded the Post Graduate Diploma in Chemical and Environmental Process Engineering.

Weighted Part Contribution to the Final Degree Mark

1. Part I              49 %
2. Part II             51 %
3. Dissertation contributes 48% in the second year modules and contributes 25% to the whole program

Post graduate

• Institute of Chemical Engineers (ICHEM)
• South African Institute of Chemical Engineers (
  SAICHE
  )
• Fossil Fuel Foundation

NAME: Mr Liberty L Mguni
QUALIFICATIONS: M.Tech. University of Johannesburg, SA; BEng (Hons) NUST, ZW
OCCUPATION: Lecturer

PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT: Research Officer: Process Energy and Environmental Technology Station (PEETS), SATechnical Assistant: University of Johannesburg, SA Trainee Engineer: How Mine Metallon Gold (PVT) LTD, ZW

EMAIL ADDRESSES: liberty.mguni@nust.ac.zw
TELEPHONE: (landline plus extension or mobile): +26377 583 5486

RESEARCH INTERESTS: 

Heterogeneous catalysis, Biofuels, waste management and Fischer-Tropsch synthesis

PUBLICATIONS:

1. Liberty L. Mguni, Mbala Mukenga, Kalala Jalama and Reinout Meijboom, “Effect of calcination temperature and MgO crystallite size on MgO/TiO2 catalyst system for soybean trans-esterification,” Catalysis Communication vol. 34, pp. 52-57, 2013.
2. Liberty L. Mguni, Mbala Mukenga, Edison Muzenda, Kalala Jalama and Reinout Meijboom, Expanding the synthesis of Stöber spheres: towards the synthesis of nano-MgO and nano-ZnO, Journal of Sol-gel Science and Technology, vol. 66, pp 91-99, 2013. 
3. Liberty L Mguni, Reinout Meijboom and Kalala Jalama, “Effect of calcination temperature and MgO crystallite size on MgO/TiO2 catalyst system for soybean trans-esterification,” World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology vol 64, pp. 889-893, 2012
4. Liberty L. Mguni, Kalala Jalama and Reinout Meijboom, “Biodiesel production over nano-MgO supported on titania,” World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology., vol. 64, pp. 894-898, 2012.
5. Nomfundo Mabona, Edison Muzenda, Mansoor Mollagee and Liberty L. Mguni, “Non-distillation oil extraction from SCG using ethanol and propanol”. Int’I journal of Research in Chemical, Metallurgical and Civil Engg. (IJRCMCE) Vol. 1, Issue 1(2014) ISSN 2349-1442.
6. Nancy Mojapelo, Edison Muzenda, Mansoor Mollagee and Liberty L. Mguni, “Effect of moisture quantity on non-distillation oil extraction from SCG using Methanol”. Int’I journal of Research in Chemical, Metallurgical and Civil Engg. (IJRCMCE) Vol. 1, Issue 1(2014) ISSN 2349-1442.
7. Nancy Mojapelo, Edison Muzenda, Mansoor Mollagee and Liberty L. Mguni, “Effect of moisture quantity on non-distillation oil extraction from SCG using C1-C3”. 6th Int'l Conf. on Green Technology, Renewable Energy & Environmental Engg. (ICGTREEE'2014) Nov. 27-28, 2014 Cape Town (SA)
8. Nomfundo Mabona, Wale Aboyade, Mansoor Mollagee and Liberty L. Mguni, “Effect of moisture content on oil extraction from spent coffee grounds”. Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects. UESO-2013-0806 (accepted)

Conferences and Work shops

1. Catalysis Society of South Africa (CATSA), Misty hills, Gauteng (13-15th Nov2011)
2. Pan Africa Chemistry Network catalysis workshop, University of the Witwatersrand (16-19th Nov 2011)

Community Service :

• Waste Management workshop: Orange farm, SA
• Waste Management competition: Doornfontein, SA

Name: Dr J. Tshuma
Designation: Lecturer

Qualifications: PhD Metallurgy & Material Sciences :Msc Chemical Engineering

Previous Employment

• Quality Controller (National Breweries)
• Brewing Master (Nesbit Breweries)
• Chemist(Zim SugarRefineries)
• Production Mg(Zhombe Soap Factory)
• Senior Technician (NUST)

email:

Tel Ext: 2611

NAME: Eng Stanford Mudono
OCCUPATION: Lecturer
QUALIFICATIONS: MEng Chemical Engineering (China); BSc. Hons Chemical Engineering (Cuba); Post-Grad Diploma Materials Science (China); MEIZ, REng
EMPLOYMENT: NUST, FIT, Chemical Engineering Department
EMAIL ADDRESSES: Stanford.mudono@nust.ac.zw
TELEPHONE: (landline plus extension or mobile): +263 77 513 7257

RESEARCH INTERESTS:

1. Minerals Processing (Solvent Extraction/Bioleaching Processing)
2. Biofuels
3. Waste Management and Renewable Energy
4. Nanotechnology (Lithium-ion batteries, Activated Carbon for Textile Waste Treatment, etc)
5. Plant Design, Modelling, Simulation, Optimisation and Control

PUBLICATIONS:

1.  S. Mudono, L.K.Witika, K.Huang‘The Effects of different Raw Materials and Synthesis Methodology on cycling performance of LiMn2O4 cathode materials at elevated temperatures, Part 2’; pg 9 -10. (Human Capital and Infrastructural Needs for Zambia, 2009 Symposium)
2. M.Stanford, K.Huang, Z. Jiachang, L.Suqin, T.Aidong:‘Effect of Lithium and Manganese Sources on the Elevated Temperature Electrochemical Performance of LiMn2O4 , Part 1’ (ACTA METALURGICA SINICA, 2003, Vol 39, No 7, pg 739-743).

NAME: Ivonne Tshuma
OCCUPATION: Teaching Assistant

PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT:
a)Teacher ( August 2011- May 2014)
b)Graduate Trainee (August 2010 – July 2011)

EMAIL ADDRESSES: ivonne.tshuma@nust.ac.zw
TELEPHONE: (landline plus extension or mobile):00263 282842 ext. 2611

RESEARCH INTERESTS:

1.  Environmental issues related to solid, liquid or gaseous Industrial waste.
2. Plant equipment design, construction and installation in a capital project set up.
3. Sound understanding of operational discipline and process risk management
4. Knowledge of quality control and carrying out assurance tests.
5. Knowledge and understanding of the impact of failure of key systems and processes including loss of containment and threat to the environment
6. Knowledge of environmental process engineering, chemical engineering laboratory, professional engineering skills and research methodology.

Professional Service: 4years 
Professional Organizations : Currently based at the National University of Science and Technology

Professional Activities :

1. Mathematics tutor for the National University of Science and Technology Schools Enrichment Program, 2015
2. Consultant to five companies based in Bulawayo on industrial waste water treatment, 2015 ,Community Service
3. A member of the subcommittee Bulawayo Solid Waste Improvement Platform – Education and Social Marketing Committee, 2015
4. A member of the Provincial Co-ordinating Committee on Pollution, 2015, Partnerships, Projects, Organizing, etc. that relates to career
5. Set up of the Kwekwe plant small scale production pilot plant: 1.5 tons day-1 production throughput (2011)
6. Arsenic Plant decontamination, decommissioning and site ground decontamination (2011)
7. Modelling and optimisation of the pilot plant for precipitated silica production (2011)

NAME: Ivonne Tshuma
OCCUPATION: Teaching Assistant

PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT:
a)Teacher ( August 2011- May 2014)
b)Graduate Trainee (August 2010 – July 2011)

EMAIL ADDRESSES: ivonne.tshuma@nust.ac.zw
TELEPHONE: (landline plus extension or mobile):00263 282842 ext. 2611

RESEARCH INTERESTS:

1.  Environmental issues related to solid, liquid or gaseous Industrial waste.
2. Plant equipment design, construction and installation in a capital project set up.
3. Sound understanding of operational discipline and process risk management
4. Knowledge of quality control and carrying out assurance tests.
5. Knowledge and understanding of the impact of failure of key systems and processes including loss of containment and threat to the environment
6. Knowledge of environmental process engineering, chemical engineering laboratory, professional engineering skills and research methodology.

Professional Service: 4years 
Professional Organizations : Currently based at the National University of Science and Technology

Professional Activities :

1. Mathematics tutor for the National University of Science and Technology Schools Enrichment Program, 2015
2. Consultant to five companies based in Bulawayo on industrial waste water treatment, 2015 ,Community Service
3. A member of the subcommittee Bulawayo Solid Waste Improvement Platform – Education and Social Marketing Committee, 2015
4. A member of the Provincial Co-ordinating Committee on Pollution, 2015, Partnerships, Projects, Organizing, etc. that relates to career
5. Set up of the Kwekwe plant small scale production pilot plant: 1.5 tons day-1 production throughput (2011)
6. Arsenic Plant decontamination, decommissioning and site ground decontamination (2011)
7. Modelling and optimisation of the pilot plant for precipitated silica production (2011)