RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS AND OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS IN VARIOUS SCHOOLS AND DIRECTORATES AT THE COPPERBELT UNIVERSITY

No.

Names of Researchers/Research Title

Amount (ZMW)

1

PI: Dr Nchimunya Chaamwe (DDEOL)

Co-PIs: Dr Maybin Lengwe, Mr Abel Moonga, Mr Peter Mwewa, Mr Wezzy Mapala and Dr Gilbert Samukonga

Title: Bridging the Digital Divide: AI-Powered Personalized Learning for Marginalized Communities in Open and Distance Learning” has been successfully approved for funding.

279,000.00

2

PI: Dr Moola Mutondo (SMNS)

Co-PIs: Prof Kenneth K Maseka, Dr Allan Musonda, Dr George Kampamba and Prof. Idra S. Singh

Title:  Morphotyping Cyanobacteria in Zambia Waterways: A Cost-effective Tool to Assess Biodiversity and Water Quality.

245,000.00

3

PI: Dr Shem Sikombe (SE)

Co-PIs: Prof. Chanda Sichinsambwe, Dr Joseph Phiri, Dr Young Kafwembe and Mr Peter Lubosi Simasiku

Title: The role of higher education institutions in green economy transition: Sustainable supply chains and livelihoods in the artisanal and small-scale mining sector (RHEGET- SSC/LASSM).

273,900.00

4

PI: Dr Tina Phiri Chanda (SMMS)

Co-PIs: Prof. John Siame, Prof. Chewe Kambole, Dr Yotam Hara, Dr Agabu Shane, Dr Precious Chisala, Dr James Mulwanda and Ms Diana Chilambwe

Title: Circular Recovery of Critical Metals from Smelting Slag with Zero- Waste Sustainable Construction Material Development.

344,000.00

5

PI: Dr Cuthbert Casey Makondo (SMMS)

Co-PIs: Dr Zita Litelo Daka, Dr Nonde Lushinga, Dr. Simbangala Simbangala

Title: Urban Heat, Energy Demand and Health Risks: Climate-Responsive Cooling Pathways for Kitwe, Zambia.

150,000.00

6

PI: Prof. Mohanadoss Ponraj (SMMS)

Co-PIs: Prof. Senthil Kumaran, Prof. Bernard Hang’ombe

Title: Development and Evaluation of Bacteria-Based Self-Healing Concrete for Durable and Sustainable Road Pavements in Zambia.

149,850.00

7

PI: Dr Avulundiah Edwin Phiri (SOM)

Co-PIs: Prof. Subbaiya Ramasay, Mr Peter Msimuko

Title: Climate-Driven Multiscale Modelling of Cholera Dynamics in Kitwe: An Interdisciplinary Framework for Strategic Public Health Intervention.

150,000.00

8

PI: Dr Chewe Fwalo (SMNS)

Co-PIs: Dr Joseph Simfukwe, Dr Refilwe Mapasha, Dr Ferreira Martins, Dr. Kapambwe Kabwe, Prof. Tanveer Hussain

Title: First-Principles Study of Borophene Polymorphs for High-Performance Energy Storage Systems: Metal-Ion Battery, Metal-Air Battery, and Supercapacitors.

150,000.00

9

PI: Dr Grant Simuchimba (SNR)

Co-PIs: Dr Hastings Shamaoma, Dr Avulundiah Phiri

Title: Understanding Chisense (Microthrissa Moeruensis) Stock Recovery and Environmental Drivers in the Pulsed Tropical Lake Mweru-Wa-Ntipa using Integrated Fisheries Biology and Satellite Remote Sensing Approaches.

150,000.00

10

PI: Patrick Hayumbu (SNR)

Co-PIs: Mr Elvis Sikapizya, Dr Lubinda Nabiwa, Dr Kasyimbi Hayumbu

Title: Quartz and Radon Exposure Assessment Accompanied by Miners’ Lung Function Status Evaluation in Zambian Underground Collieries.

200,612.00

11

PI: Mrs Chilungu Mwiinde Mtonga (SBE)

Co-PIs: Prof. Ephraim Kabunda Munshifwa, Dr Sampa Chisumbe

Title: A Public-Private Partnership Framework for Affordable Student Accommodation at Public Universities in Zambia: Institutional, Financial and Governance Perspectives.

197,940.00

12

PI: Dr Gershom Mwandila (SMNS)

Co-PIs: Mr Protasho Chipili and Mr Evaristo Mulenga

Title: Pilot Aluminium Sulphate Production Plant at Copperbelt University

150,000.00

13

PI: Mr Peter Mulenga

Co-PIs: Mr Lewis Kunda, Dr Sydney Chishimba

Title: An Econometric Analysis of the Determinants of Teenage Pregnancy in Zambia:  A Case Study of Lusaka.

75,400.00