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INSTITUTE
STAFF PROFILES
Name: Freddy Chaparadza
- Acting Director
Qualifications: MSc.
In Structural Engineering
Areas of Expertise:
• Design and construction of reinforced concrete structures
• Construction materials and concrete technology
• Design of reinforced masonry structures
• Maintenance of buildings and infrastructure services
• Construction and maintenance of roads
• Training in the above mentioned areas of specialisation
Email: fchaparadza@sirdc.ac.zw
Name: Reason Machigere
Position: Research
Scientist
Qualifications: BSc.
Honours in Rural and Urban Planning
Areas of Expertise:
• Transport planning and logistics management
• Urban and rural development
• Policy analysis and planning
• Programme evaluation
• Knowledge management/ Institutional reforms
• Strategic planning
Email: rmachigere@sirdc.ac.zw
Name: Musharo Justine
Position: Research
Scientist
Qualifications: BSc.
Engineering Honours (Civil)
Professional Membership:
Graduate member of the Zimbabwe Institution of Engineers.
Areas of Expertise:
• Extensive knowledge on the design of water reticulation
systems, water retaining structures and irrigation systems.
• Experience in road maintenance works, water treatment works
• Construction supervision.
• Working experience in topographical surveying.
• Has special interests in building construction and application
of geographical information systems (GIS) and remote sensing.
Email: jmusharo@sirdc.ac.zw
Name: Simbarashe Rushwaya
Position: Research
Scientist
Qualifications: BSc.
Engineering Honours (Civil)
Areas of Expertise:
• Geotechnical Engineering
• Contract management
• Design and analysis of structures
• Construction and site management
• Geometric road design and
Email: srushwaya@sirdc.ac.zw
Name: Francis T. Mavhiya
Position: Technician
Qualifications:
National Certificate in Carpentry and Joinery
Journeyman Trained carpenter/Joiner
Areas of Expertise:
• Carpentry maintenance and installations
• Rammed earth technology research and training
• Roof expecting in all types of roofs
• Assisting in micro concrete roofing tile research
Email: fmavhiya@sirdc.ac.zw
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