Contact Details:

Office AS10 AC 939 NUST Bulawayo Ext: 6178

destine.mashava@nust.ac.zw

destinemashava@gmail.com

Courses being Taught:

• Workshop Technology and Communication (AAE1104).
• Introduction to Manufacturing Processes (1203).

Education including Awards and Honours:

• MSc. Mechanical Engineering, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology / PAU, Kenya (2019-2022). Thesis: Multiple Faults Detection of a Two Stage Industrial Gearbox Using Deep Learning Convolutional Neural Networks Approach.

• (Hons) Industrial and Manufacturing, National University of Science and Technology, Bulawayo (2007-2016). Final year project: Design of a Self-Diagnostic System: Case study CAFCA Limited.

• Pan African University (PAU) Full Scholarship Award 2019 -JKUAT/PAUSTI -Kenya

Work History (Public/Private Sectors):

• Acting Chairperson, Agricultural Engineering Department, NUST (10/2025-present):
• Lecturer, Agricultural Engineering Department, NUST (06/2025-present)
• Chief Technician, Industrial and Manufacturing Department, NUST (02/2023-06/2025.
• Mechanical Design Engineer, CaphEris Investments, Bulawayo (05/2022-01/2023):
• Production Engineer-GT, Lafarge-Holcim, Harare (10/2018-04/2019)
• Research Consultant, ZIMNAT, Harare (05/2018-09/2018)
• Relief Teacher, Mathematics and Science, Chipinge Christian Community College, Chikore High School, Gwenzi Secondary School and Beacon Hill High School (2006-2012).

International Work Experience:

• Studied and conducted postgraduate research at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) / PAUSTI, Kenya (2019-2022).
• Mechanical Design Engineer Team Leader JKUAT/PAU- Designed and fabricated Automated Solar Hand washing Machines with Temperature Measurement: 4 units produced, JKUAT/PAUSTI, Kenya,
• Rocket Airframe Design Team Leader: NAKUJA rocket design and launching project at JKUAT, Kenya (2019-2022).
• NASA Astrobee Designs Evaluator, United States of America (2021).
• Works in international collaborations including EU-ZW Remote Laboratory Project partners in Spain and Sweden, and SOLTRAIN+ with AEE INTEC funded by the Austrian Development Agency.

Membership of Professional Organizations:

• Zimbabwe Institution of Engineers (ZIE), Member ZIE133733 (since 2013).
• SOLTRAIN+ member and Energy Auditor (since 2023).
• ZIE Matabeleland High Schools Robotics Competitions Judge (2023).
• Reviewer, International Conference on Appropriate Technology (ICAT) (2026).
• Scientific Committee Member and Reviewer, POTRAZ Symposium, NUST (2026).

Research Interests:

• Mechanical and industrial design engineering; machine, tool and equipment design; manufacturing systems and production optimization.
• Deep learning, machine learning, signal processing and image processing for condition monitoring, fault diagnosis and engineering prediction.
• Renewable energy, solar thermal systems, energy auditing, remote laboratories and Challenge-Driven Learning.
• Agricultural engineering technologies, smart rural homes, drones, smallholder mechanisation, food security and climate-resilient agriculture.
• Materials, concrete and geopolymer research; occupational health and safety; automation, robotics, CNC machining and 3-D printing.

Research Groups/Consortia:

• EU-ZW Remote Laboratory Project: modernising energy courses, developing Challenge-Driven Learning and remote labs across NUST, CUT, UZ, MSU and LSU, with MDU (Spain), UPM and EES Sweden-based partners.
• Southern African Solar Thermal Training and Demonstration Initiative (SOLTRAIN+): Country Coordinator involvement with Prof. Eng. Samson Mhlanga, AEE INTEC and Austrian Development Agency support.
• Departmental collaboration between Agricultural Engineering and Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering on dosing pump diaphragm research and development for Shurugwi Town Council.
• Stakeholder work with the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development, CTDO and the Markets and Seeds Access Project (MASAP).
• Agricultural Engineering Department Mechanisation Research Group

Publications, Research Projects, Exhibitions, Conferences, etc.:

• Sinkhonde, D., Mirindi, D., Dabakuyo, I., Bezabih, T., Mirindi, F., Mashava, D., Hunter J., (2026). Can split tensile strength be predicted from various mix compositions? Insights from machine learning models on rubberised concrete with brick powder, Progress in Engineering Science 3, 100335
• Sinkhonde, D., Mirindi, D., Dabakuyo, I., Bezabih, T., Mashava, D., & Mirindi, F. (2025). Applications of machine learning algorithms on the compressive strength of laterite blocks made with metakaolin-based geopolymer and sugarcane molasses. Waste Management Bulletin, 3(3), 100212.
• Sinkhonde, D., Bezabih, T., Mirindi, D., Mashava, D., & Mirindi, F. (2025). Ensemble machine learning algorithms for efficient prediction of compressive strength of concrete containing tyre rubber and brick powder. Cleaner Waste Systems, 10, 100236.
• Ndlovu, N. Tayisepi, A. N. Mnkandla and D. Mashava, Design and Simulation of a Renewable Energy Solar Powered Tobacco Curing System. Global Journal of Engineering and Technology Advances, 2025, 24(03), 074-095.
• Muhla, T. M., Mashava, D., Kanyemba, G., Mapindu, I., & Goriwondo, W. M. (2025). An Assessment of the Implementation of Industry 4.0 in Zimbabwean Manufacturing Industries. World Journal of Advanced Engineering Technology and Sciences, 15(02), 970-984
• Jansen, K. C., Mapindu, I., Muhla, T. M., Kanyemba. G., and Mashava, D., Optimization of edible oil quality through vacuum bleaching: An experimental design and analysis study (2025) Open Access Research Journal of Science and Technology, 13(02), 068-078.
• Muhla, T., Kanyemba G., Mapindu, I., Chinguwo, N., Mashava, D. and Goriwondo, W. (2025). Enhancing safety in Zimbabwean manufacturing industry: The role of human factors engineering in reducing workplace accidents, Open Access Research Journal of Science and Technology, 13(02), 019-030.
• Sinkhonde D, Mashava D, Bezabih T, Mirindi D. (2025). Predicting the compressive strength of rubberized concrete incorporating brick powder based on MLP and RBF neural networks. Waste Management Bulletin.1(3), 219-233.
• David Sinkhonde, Destine Mashava (2024), An artificial neural network approach to predict particle shape characteristics of clay brick powder under various milling conditions, Results in Materials,100650,1-26.
• Musara, Davison, Blessed Sarema, Destine Mashava, Kudakwashe Chinguwo, and Takudzwa M. Muhla. (2024) “Design of an AI-based egg fertility detection system for incubators." Open Access Research Journal of Science and Technology, 12(01), 001–009.
• Muhla, T., Mashava, D., Mapindu, I., Munyau, M., Goriwondo, W., Mhlanga, S. (2024), Agility as a Strategy in Zimbabwean Manufacturing Industries, Zimbabwe Journal of Science & Technology, Vol.17, 65-76
• Mashava, D., Kimotho, J. K., & Muvengei, O. M. (2022). Gearbox Multiple Faults Diagnosis under Stationary and Non-Stationary Operating Conditions Using Convolutional Neural Networks. Engineering Advances, 2(1), 1-17.
• Sinkhonde, D., & Mashava, D. (2022). Analysis of milling treatments of waste clay bricks effect on density and compressive strength of cement paste. Results in Materials, 16, 100346.
• Mukoya, E., Rimiru, R., Kimwele, M., & Mashava, D. (2022). K-Means Clustering with Deep Learning for Fingerprint Class Type Prediction. IJCSNS, 22(3), 29.
• Fokui, W. S. T., & Mashava, D. (2021). Arduino-based night return mechanism for passive solar trackers. Int J Adv Appl Sci, 10(4), 335-342.
• Fokui, W. S. T., Rukerandanga, F., Mashava, D., Polline, M., & Jouontso, Y. (2021, March). Solar Intelligent Integrated Hand Washing Machine (Washa Max). In Proceedings of the Sustainable Research and Innovation Conference (pp. 21-25).

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

• Mhlanga S, Mashava D; (April 2026), Solar Heating For Industrial Processes (SHIP) Potential In Zimbabwe, Paper presented at the 4th International Sustainable Energy Conference - ISEC, 14 – 16 April 2026 Messecongress Graz Austria, 14-16 April 2026.
• Mhlanga S, Mashava D, Chinguwo, N, Munhuwamambo G; (2026 April) Policy Driving Energy Efficiency in Zimbabwe, Paper presented at the 6^th International Conference on Solar Technologies & Hybrid Mini Grids to improve energy access ,Universitat de les Illes Balears Palma de Mallorca, April 8- 10, 2026
• Mhlanga S, Gurupira K, Mashava D, Chinguwo, N, Munhuwamambo G; (2026 April), Design of a Mopane Solar Drying System-Offshoots of SOLTRAIN Project, Paper presented at the 6^th International Conference on Solar Technologies & Hybrid Mini Grids to improve energy access ,Universitat de les Illes Balears Palma de Mallorca, April 8- 10, 2026
• Mhlanga S., Sarema B, Munhuwamambo G., Mnkandla A., Mashava D., (2024, September) Market Growth of Solar Thermal in Zimbabwe, Paper presented at the 5th International Conference on Solar Technologies & Hybrid Mini Grids to improve energy access, Universitat de les Illes Balears Palma de Mallorca, Spain September 4 - 6, 2024.
• Munhuwamambo G., Mhlanga S., Sarema B, Mnkandla A., Johani M., Mashava D., Mashaka M., Ncube S., (2024, September) FMEA and Quality Inspection of Solar Thermal Installations in Zimbabwe, Paper presented at the 5th International Conference on Solar Technologies & Hybrid Mini Grids to improve energy access, Universitat de les Illes Balears Palma de Mallorca, Spain September 4 - 6, 2024.
• Mashava, D, Muhla, T, Munyau, M & Mapindu, I (2023, October) Deep Learning based Gearbox Multiple Components Failure Diagnosis using Time Frequency Domain Image Representations. Paper presented at the 3rd Annual Education for Sustainable Development Interdisciplinary Research Conference (ESDIR). National University of Science and Technology, Zimbabwe.
• Mashava, D., Kimotho, J. K., & Muvengei, O. M. (2021, October). Gearbox Multiple Faults Diagnosis under Stationary and Non-Stationary Operating Conditions Using Convolutional Neural Networks. Paper presented at the Sustainable Research and Innovation Conference (SRIC), Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya.
• Fokui, W. S. T., Rukerandanga, F., Mashava, D., Polline, M., & Jouontso, Y. (2021, March). Solar Intelligent Integrated Hand Washing Machine (Washa Max). Paper presented at the Sustainable Research and Innovation Conference, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya

Community Service/Engagement:

• Represented NUST and the Faculty/Department at career guidance and outreach activities, including NUST Town Library, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Career Fair, National Youth Celebration Day, Mpopoma High School, Lighthouse High School, St Columba's High School, Montrose High School and the NUST Career Fair.
• Participated in private-sector engagement workshops, Umzingwane Agricultural Trade and Expo, Kutsaga and MAUST engagement visit, NAREC awareness workshop, Smallholder Agriculture Cluster Project budgetary workshop, cybersecurity awareness training, Chisumbanje Green Fuel plant tour, NUST tree planting project and the 2nd International Traditional Grains Conference.
• Participated in capacity-building and professional engagement workshops including EU-funded Global Webinar Training on R, Zimbabwe Gender Commission workshop, FAO workshop on youth-led agrifood systems transformation, Kwekwe Poly Smart Rural Homes workshop, Drone Solutions workshop, and SOLTRAIN+ Energy Management Training in Victoria Falls.
• Participated in Integral Kumusha - Agrotourism Conference and Symposium and Community Engagement in Mukoto Village in Buhera