{"id":355,"date":"2025-06-10T11:16:29","date_gmt":"2025-06-10T11:16:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cbu.ac.zm\/schoolsAndUnits\/schoolofminesandmineralsciences\/?page_id=355"},"modified":"2025-06-12T15:05:05","modified_gmt":"2025-06-12T15:05:05","slug":"prof-phenny-mwaanga","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.cbu.ac.zm\/schoolsAndUnits\/schoolofminesandmineralsciences\/prof-phenny-mwaanga\/","title":{"rendered":"Prof. Phenny Mwaanga"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>UNIVERSITY\/SCHOOL:<\/strong> Copperbelt University, School of Mines and Mineral Sciences, Environmental Engineering Department<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CURRENT POSITION<\/strong>:&nbsp;&nbsp; Professor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>E-mail:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:phennym@yahoo.co.uk\">phennym@yahoo.co.uk<\/a>; <a href=\"mailto:phennym67@gmail.com\">phennym67@gmail.com<\/a> ; <a href=\"mailto:phenny.mwaanga@cbu.ac.zm\">phenny.mwaanga@cbu.ac.zm<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mobile:<\/strong> +260 0969156065 or +260 954738693<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Physical Address:<\/strong> 24 Club Street, Nkana West, Kitwe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Years:<\/strong> 2008 &#8211; 2012; PhD \u2013 Environmental Toxicology: Institute of Environmental Toxicology, Clemson University, SC, USA; <strong><em>Thesis:<\/em><\/strong> <strong><em>The Behavior and Toxicity of Metal Oxide Nanoparticles in Aqueous Solution<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Years:<\/strong> 2003 \u2013 2004 MSc. Water and Environmental Resources Management, UNESCO-IHE Delft, the Netherlands; <strong><em>Thesis: The Fate of Pesticide Endosulfan in the Duckweed Model Ecosystem under Laboratory Conditions.<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Years:<\/strong> 1988-1992, BSc. Chemistry, University of Zambia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Member of the Chemical Society of Zambia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Member of the Society for Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Member of Phi Kappa Phi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fellow of Zambia Academy of Sciences<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>COURSES TAUGHT<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Postgraduate courses<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>EN 672 \u2013 Research Methodology\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (SGS)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>EV 731 &#8211; Water, Soil and Air Pollution Monitoring &amp; Ecotoxicology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>BCH515 \u2013 Biochemical Toxicology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Undergraduate courses<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>EN 510 \u2013 Principles of Ecotoxicology\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>EN 351- Environmental Statistics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>EN 310 \u2013 Environmental Chemistry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>EN 320 &#8211; Biotechnology\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>ACADEMIC EMPLOYMENT HISTORY<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>August 2020 to date<\/strong>: Associate Professor &#8211; Environmental Ecotoxicology at Copperbelt University<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>July 2015 \u2013 August 2020<\/strong>: Senior Lecturer &#8211; Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology at Copperbelt University<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>April 2013 &#8211; July 2015<\/strong>: Lecturer I- Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology at Copperbelt University<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>April 2006 &#8211; April 2013<\/strong>: Lecturer III &#8211; Analytical Chemistry at Copperbelt University<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>December 2004 &#8211; April 2006<\/strong>: Lecturer III &#8211; Analytical Chemistry at the University of Zambia<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RESEARCH INTERESTS<\/strong><br>Understanding the fate and transport of chemical contaminants, organic and inorganic, in the environment and nano-bioremediation;<br>Use of nanotechnology in (i) improving mineral processing and recovery of metals and (ii) other industrial applications to enhance superior performance;<br>Use of nanomaterials in nanomedicine, particularly for drug delivery, and for biosensing and<br>Water resources management and environmental chemistry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>PUBLICATIONS (last 10 years)<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Mwelwa, D., Tena, T. M., Nguvulu, A., <strong>Mwaanga, P.<\/strong>, &amp; Taye, G. (2025). Surface water availability in ungauged catchments of Sub-Saharan Africa: A case study from Luwombwa sub-catchment, Zambia.&nbsp;Water Science,&nbsp;39(1), 42\u201357. <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1080\/23570008.2024.2439586\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1080\/23570008.2024.2439586<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a>Mwelwa, D., <strong>Mwaanga, P.<\/strong>, Nguvulu, A., Tena, T.M., Taye G. <\/a>(2024). Assessment of catchment water resources allocation under climate change in Luwombwa sub-catchment, Zambia, Heliyon 10 (21). https:\/\/doi.org\/ 10.1016\/j.heliyon. 2024.e39962<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Koech, A.K., Mwandila, G., Mulolani, F., <strong>Mwaanga, P<\/strong>. (2024). Lithium-ion battery fundamentals and exploration of cathode materials: A review, South African Journal of Chemical Engineering. <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.sajce.2024.09.008\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.sajce.2024.09.008<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Old, A.O.N., Hara, Y.R.S., <strong>Mwaanga, P<\/strong>., Mwandila, G., Mtonga, B.B.S. and Chibwe, E. (2024). Effect of Pretreatment during Leaching of Chambishi Copper \u2013 Cobalt Air Roast \u2013 Leach Calcine Residue: In Peng, Z., Zhang, M., Li, J., Li, B., Monteiro, S. N., Soman, R., Hwang, J-Y., Kalay, Y.E., Escobedo-Diaz, J.P., Carpenter, J.S., Brown, A.D.&amp; Ikhmayies, S. (eds.): Characterization of Minerals, Metals, and Materials 2024, The Minerals, Metals &amp; Materials Series, Springer Cham, eBook ISBN 978-3-031-50304-7 <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/978-3-031-50304-7_10\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/978-3-031-50304-7_10<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fumpa, N., Hara, Y.R.S., <strong>Mwaanga, P<\/strong>., Mwandila, G. and Mtonga, B.B.S. (2024). Low Energy Process Development for Chibuluma Copper Tailings: In Iloeje, C., Alam, S., Guillen, D. P., Tesfaye, F., Zhang, L., Hockaday, S.A.C., Neale R., N. R., Peng, H., Haque, N., Y\u00fccel, O., Baba, A.A. (eds.): Energy Technology 2024: Carbon Dioxide Management and Other Technologies, The Minerals, Metals &amp; Materials Series, Springer ISBN: 9783031502439 <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/978-3-031-50244-6_7\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/978-3-031-50244-6_7<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mwaanga, P<\/strong>., Kaonga, N., Siamuzulu, L. and Mulenga, T. (2023). Nano-bioremediation of Oil Contaminated Soils from Mining Environments, Using Green Synthesized Nano-Zero Valent Iron and Nano-Ferric Oxide. Zambia Chamber Mines, 7<sup>th<\/sup> Conference National Conference &#8211; Occupational Safety, Health and Environment<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Muleya, B., <strong>Mwaanga, P<\/strong>., Daka, P.S., Nguvulu, A. (2022): Potential Cancer Risk Estimates from Trihalomethanes in Peri-Urban Settings of Kawama East of Mufulira, Zambia, Journal of Water and Health Vol 00 No 0, 1 doi: 10.2166\/wh.2022.005<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lombe, A., Pamba, J., Kasali, G., <strong>Mwaanga, P<\/strong>., Katete, R.S. (2021): The Current Trends in Lead Contamination in Zambian Towns: Save the Innocents, EQA &#8211; International Journal of Environmental Quality ISSN 2281-4485 &#8211; Vol. 46: 1-12<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tewodros M. T, Mwelwa, D., Nguvulu, A., <strong>Mwaanga, P<\/strong>. (2021): Assessing Water Availability and Unmet Water Demand Using the WEAP Model in the Semi-Arid Bweengwa, Kasaka and Magoye Sub-Catchments of Southern Zambia, Journal of Environmental Protection, 12, 280-295 doi:&nbsp; <a href=\"http:\/\/dx.doi.org\/10.4236\/jep.2021.124018\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">10.4236\/jep.2021.124018<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tewodros M. T, Mudenda, F., Nguvulu, A., <strong>Mwaanga, P<\/strong>., Gathenya, J.M. (2021): Analysis of River Tributaries\u2019 Streamflow Contribution Using WEAP Model: A Case of the Ngwerere and Kanakatampa Tributaries to the Chongwe River in Zambia, Journal of Water Resource and Protection, 13, 309-323. doi: 10.4236\/jwarp.2021.134019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tewodros M. T., Nguvulu, A., Mwelwa, D., and <strong>Mwaanga, P<\/strong>. (2021): Assessing Water Availability and Unmet Water Demand Using the WEAP Model in the Semi-Arid Bweengwa, Kasaka and Magoye Sub-Catchments of Southern Zambia, Journal of Environmental Protection, 12, 280-295. doi: 10.4236\/jep.2021.124018<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Takaluoma, E., Samarina, T., Mwandila, G., Kabondo, L., Nyirenda, K. and <strong>Mwaanga, P<\/strong>.(2020): Selective Recovery of Copper and Cobalt from Mine Effluent. \u2013 In: Pope, J.;Wolkersdorfer, Ch.; Sartz, L.; Weber, A.; Wolkersdorfer, K.: Mine Water Solutions. \u2013 p. 181 \u2013187; Christchurch, New Zealand, International Mine Water Association<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tewodros, M. T, <strong>Mwaanga, P<\/strong>. and Nguvulu, A. (2019): Impact of Land Use\/Land Cover Change on Hydrological Components in Chongwe River Catchment, Sustainability 6415; doi:10.3390\/su11226415<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mwaanga, P<\/strong>., Silondwa, M., S., Kasali, G. and Banda, P.M. (2019): Preliminary review of mine air pollution in Zambia, Heliyon, 5 e02485 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tewodros, M. T., <strong>Mwaanga, P<\/strong>. \u00a0and Nguvulu, A. (2019): Hydrological Modelling and Water Resources Assessment of Chongwe River Catchment using WEAP Model, Water,\u00a011(4),839;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/w11040839\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/w11040839<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mwaanga, P.<\/strong> (2018): Risks, Uncertainties, and Ethics of Nanotechnology in Agriculture, New Visions in Plant Science, \u00d6zge \u00c7elik, IntechOpen, DOI:\u00a0 0.5772\/intechopen.76590.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mwaanga, P<\/strong>., Mbulwe, S., Shumbula, P., Nyirenda, J. (2017): Investigating the Toxicity of Cu, CuO and ZnO Nanoparticles on Earthworms in Urban Soils. J. Pollut. Eff. Cont 5: 195.doi: 10.4176\/2375-4397.1000195<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mwaanga, P<\/strong>. and Carraway, E.R (2016): Analysis of Metallothionein Induction in Daphnia Magna by High-Pressure Size Exclusion Chromatography, Zambian Journal of Chemical Engineering, Vol. 4, No. 1&amp;2, pp. 3-8<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Maliselo, S. P. and <strong>Mwaanga, P.<\/strong> (2016): Effects of pH, moisture, and excreta age on ammonia emission in a poultry house: a case study for Kitwe, Zambia, Environmental Journal of Scientific and Research publications, ISSN 2250-3153, vol. 6, issue 8, 73-76<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aluga, M and <strong>Mwaanga, P<\/strong>. (2016): Impact of privatization of mining industry on developing nations on African engineering education: a case study for Zambia, Conference paper: The 6th African Engineering Education Association conference, CUT, FS. 20- 22 September, 2016, At Bloemfontein, SA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mwambeni, M., Munthali, W. and <strong>Mwaanga, P<\/strong>. (2016): A Comparative Analysis of the Carbon Footprint of Middle-Income and Low-Income Households in Two Townships in Ndola, Zambia, Africa Insights, vol 45, no. 4, 182-194<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mwaanga, P.,<\/strong> Munthali, W., Mulemba, D.\u00a0 and Shakumbila, H.\u00a0 (2015): Use of Heavy Metal Pollution and Gross Morphometric Indices to Partially Explain Low Fish Abundance \u00a0in the Kafue River, Academic Journal of Science, vol.4, no.2, pp175-182, ISSN: 2165-6282<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mwaanga, P.<\/strong>, Van den Hurk, P. and Carraway, E.R. 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