Mr Ranganai holds an MSc (CSUT) and B-Tech (UZ) in Applied Chemistry and Chemical Technology. In addition, Mr Ranganai has had advanced analytical skills (AAS) development with University of Helsinki (Finland), University of Surrey (UK) and University of Delft (Holland). Mr Ranganai conducted a national survey before developing chemical metrology capacity for the National Metrology Institute (NMI) using knowledge gained through working visits to NMIs around the globe e.g. Finland (NSL), Holland (NMI), Japan (CIT), United States (NIST), India (NPL) and South Africa (NML, SABS). Currently, Mr Ranganai is an active member of the Southern Africa Developing Community Cooperation on Measurement Traceability (SADCMET) Chemical Metrology Workgroup and is a trained internal quality auditor. Mr Ranganai is also a member of National Laboratories Association of Zimbabwe (NLAZ) as well as a Consultant to the Zimbabwe National Authority (ZIMNA) for the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC), representing SIRDC. Mr Ranganai has had publications in the Technology Monitor and Journal of Clay and Clay Minerals as well as presenting in several International Scientific Conferences.

Burnhard P. Gandah - Research Scientist (Dimensional Metrologist)
Qualifications: BSc (Hons) in Physics, Grad CE, and M.Ed. from University of Zimbabwe; Microcomputer Technology (City &Guilds)
He is the Head of Dimensional Metrology Department of SIRDC – NMI and is responsible for the maintenance and dissemination of the National Dimensional measurement Standards. Before joining SIRDC Mr. B. Gandah was a Senior Lecturer at Belvedere Technical Teachers’ College where he taught Applied Physics, Electrotechnology and Mechanics of Machines in the Science and Mechanical Engineering Sections. He has been involved in the calibration of instruments in industrial, Mining, Medical, commercial and public sectors. Mr Gandah is a key member who has developed and delivered training courses in Dimensional Metrology, Electrical Metrology and General Metrology to Factory and Laboratory personnel in Zimbabwe. He is an expert in Length measurements, Angular measurements, Surface Texture, Diameter measurements, Reference Planes (Flatness), Roundness etc; and is also involved in the upgrading of current measurement systems. His research interests include Laser measurement systems, Instrument Automation, and Development of PLC Calibration Routines for lengths, positions and other physical quantities.

Mr James Madziwa:-Technician
Has experience in calibration of Electrical Test and Measuring instruments. Received training in Environmental Testing and Electrical Metrology at Telecon (FINLAND). Lectures covered, Quality Management and Assurance; Local Area Network in effective use; Protection against Environmental Severities; Calibration Philosophy; Laboratory Practice Quality Aspects and Accreditation. Also received training in Calibration Systems (BRITISH TELECOMS); Electrical Metrology Course ( National Calibration Services- CSIR SOUTH AFRICA); EMC/EMI Environmental Testing Training (CANADA)

Mr Nelson Kondo - Senior Technician
Mr Kondo is the chief techinician of the NMI and has over 9 years experience in calibration and instrumentation. He has received training in instrumentation, electronics, power electronics and data communications and networking. His core skills include instrument calibration and repair , electronics research and design, power electronics design and repair, PLC programming, microcontroller programming and design, software installation and programming, and computer networking. He is the key resource person for NMI metrology research projects. Mr Kondo has had intensive training in both ISO9000:2000 and ISO17025 management systems.