General Info
Professional Track
- Biotechnology
Country
ZimbabweAreas of Expertise
- Biology
- Biotechnology
- Biochemistry
Professional Interests
- Food Microbiology: current methods in the identification of microorganisms found in foods, especially toxigenic molds and bacteria
- Polymerase Chain Reactions: different types of PCR that can be used in identification of gene expression and in gene silencing
- Analytical Biochemistry: methods and equipment used in the analysis of microbial metabolites found in foods
Age
41The Top Three Things I Would Like to Learn or Experience During my Mentorship
- Gain hands-on exposure to current methods used to determine whether a gene of interest is being expressed in a given microbial isolate using the appropriate PCR technologies as well as current technologies used in the analysis of microbial metabolites in foods.
- How start up an analytical laboratory and how to write successful grant applications that will support the running of the lab.
- Expand my network of women leaders who have been successful in scientific research and mentoring younger generations.
What are three adjectives that best describe you in the work place?
- Realistic
- Cheerful
- Reliable
What impact will your mentorship have on your career and professional path?
The mentorship will equip me with leadership and entrepreneurial skills that I can use to get promotions and to represent women in academia. I will also be able to become a mentor to the younger generations and promote participation of women in STEM careers. Further, the mentorship will widen my network of women in science, opening new possibilities for my career.
After participating in the TechWomen program, how will you leverage your mentorship experience to make an impact in your home country?
I intend to start an initiative that promotes the uptake of STEM subjects at a grassroots levels resulting in more women pursuing STEM related jobs.
Work History
Years of Full-time Work Experience
8Primary Professional Focus
- Bio or medical technology
- Educational technology
- Scientist and researcher
Current/Most Recent Job
- Title and Company: Lecturer, National University of Science and Technology
- Direct Reports:
- Type: Full-time
- Location: Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
- Dates: September 3, 2012 –
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Responsibilities:
Conduct lectures; evaluate student performance; supervise student research projects; participate in community engagement; source research grants; proctor examinations
Job #2
- Title and Company: Teaching Assistant, National University of Science and Technology
- Type: Part-time
- Location: Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
- Dates: May 1, 2009 – September 28, 2012
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Responsibilities:
Assisted lecturers in conducting practical sessions; graded tests and assignments; conducted tutorials; proctored examinations
Job #3
- Title and Company: Senior Technician, National University of Science and Technology
- Type: Full-time
- Location: Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
- Dates: December 5, 2007 – April 30, 2009
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Responsibilities:
Prepared reagents for students' practical assignments; assisted students; calibrated and serviced laboratory equipment
Education History
Highest Level of Education Completed
Ph.DInstitution #1
- Institution: Northwest University
- Degree Awarded: Ph.D
- Major: Animal Health
- Minor:
- Location: Mahikeng, South Africa
- Completion Date: November 1, 2019
Institution #2
- Institution: National University of Science and Technology
- Degree Awarded: Master's
- Major: Microbiology and Biotechnology
- Minor:
- Location: Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
- Completion Date: November 1, 2012
Institution #3
- Institution: National University of Science and Technology
- Degree Awarded: Bachelor's
- Major: Applied Biology & Biochemistry
- Minor:
- Location: Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
- Completion Date: October 1, 2003
