UNIVERSITY/SCHOOL: Copperbelt University, School of Mines and Mineral Sciences
DEPARTMENT: Chemical Engineering
CURRENT POSITION: Lecturer (Grade 2)
E-mail: chomba.evanov@gmail.com ; evans.chomba@cbu.ac.zm
Mobile: +260 962 627 904
Physical Address: The Copperbelt University, P.O BOX 21692, Riverside, Kitwe.
| COURSES TAUGHT |
- Strength of Materials (2nd year)
- Chemical Process Industries (3th year)
- Separation Processes (4th year)
- Projects (4th & 5th year)
- Industrial chemistry (Diploma third year)
- Waste management (Diploma third year)
| ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS |
MEng in Chemical Engineering, Stellenbosch University of Technology, Stellenbosch, South Africa. Thesis: “Pyrolysis of waste plastics into chemicals as an alternative to landfilling or incineration”
BEng in Chemical Engineering, Copperbelt University, Kitwe, Zambia
| PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP |
- Professional Member, Engineers Institute of Zambia (EIZ)
| ACADEMIC EMPLOYMENT HISTORY (including Honorary and Adjunct Positions) |
- 2020-present Lecturer (Grade II), School of Mines and Mineral Sciences, Copperbelt University, Kitwe, Zambia
| PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT, EXPERIENCE AND CONSULTANCY HISTORY |
- 2010 – 2012 Leaching Process Metallurgist, Konkola Copper Mines, Nchanga Tailings Leach Plant, Chingola, Zambia.
- 2012 – 2018 Mineral Processing Metallurgist, Konkola Copper Mines, Nchanga Concentrator, Chingola, Zambia.
- 2018 – 2020 Assistant Manager, Production Planning and Metallurgical Accounting, Konkola Copper Mines, Nchanga Concentrator, Chingola, Zambia.
| RESEARCH INTERESTS |
- Mineral processing and hydrometallurgy process optimization and sustainable metal production.
- Research in water and wastewater processes with a view to improve efficiency, sustainability and cost effectiveness.
- Resource and energy production as well as utilization in the area of recycling and bio-resources.
- Processing and value addition to agricultural raw materials.