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Executives

Chief Executive Officer

Dr. Leonard Madzingaidzo

Chief Executive Officer

Dr Leonard Madzingaidzo is the Chief Executive Officer of SIRDC since 1 July 2023. Prior to this appointment, Dr Madzingaidzo was the Executive Director – Technical, superintending over the work programmes of the 12 SIRDC research institutes. He joined SIRDC in February 2000 as a Research Scientist in the Biotechnology Research Institute and assumed the position of Acting Director of the Institute from May 2002 until September 2003. Dr Madzingaidzo was then appointed substantive Director of the newly established Food and Biomedical Technology Institute in March 2003, and briefly led two research institutes, concurrently. In January 2005, he was elevated to the position of Executive Director – Technical. Before joining SIRDC, Dr Madzingaidzo had working stints namely, at the Dairy Marketing Board (now Dairibord Zimbabwe Limited), Standards Association of Zimbabwe and Cairns Foods Limited. Over the years, he has gained valuable experience in Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Research and Development, Technology Transfer, Commercialisation, and Management of Intellectual Property Assets. An accomplished leader and scholar, Dr Madzingaidzo holds a Bachelor of Technology (Hons) degree in Applied Biology and Biochemistry (1 st Class) from the University of Zimbabwe (UZ) obtained in 1992; MSc in Biotechnology (Merit) from UZ obtained in 1994; and PhD in Biotechnology and Biochemical Technology (Suma Cum Laude) from the Vienna University of Agriculture and Life Sciences (BOKU) Austria, obtained in 1999. He is a beneficiary of Academic Scholarships from the Government of Zimbabwe; The Netherlands: Directorate-General for International Cooperation (DGIS) for MSc Studies at UZ and Free University of Amsterdam; and the Austrian Government through the Austrian Academic Exchange Service (OeAD) for Doctorate studies at BOKU and Vienna University of Technology. Dr Madzingaidzo is currently a board member of the Standards Association of Zimbabwe and sits on the Advisory Board of the Korea Partnership for Innovation in Agriculture (KOPIA). He has previously served as Chairman of the Science and Technology Advisory Committee of the Korea-Africa Food and Agriculture Cooperation Initiative (KAFACI) and as Vice Chairman of the Trade Measures Board under the Ministry of Industry and Commerce. Dr Madzingaidzo is a former member of the Harare Institute of Technology (HIT) and Women’s University in Africa (WUA), University Councils.

Email: lmadzingaidzo@sirdc.ac.zw

Chief Executive Officer

Dr. Leonard Madzingaidzo

Chief Executive Officer

Email: lmadzingaidzo@sirdc.ac.zw

Executive Director (Technical)

Prof. Tawanda Mushiri

Executive Director (Technical)

Prof Tawanda Mushiri joined the Scientific & Industrial Research & Development Centre (SIRDC) Executive Director – Technical (ED-Tech) on 1 March 2024. He holds a BSc (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering, MSc in Manufacturing Systems and Operations Management (MSOM) and a PhD in Engineering focusing on fuzzy logic systems (Artificial Intelligence - AI). He has several certifications in Artificial Intelligence including Data Science, Machine Learning and Deep Learning. He has supervised university students in BSc, MSc, and PhD in areas of Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, AI, and Biomedical Engineering. Professor Mushiri is currently a Council Member of the Medical Rehabilitation Practitioners Council of Zimbabwe. He has previously served as Co-Chairperson of the Public Relations and Fundraising Committee of Sally Mugabe Central Hospital. He is a former Board Member of the Zimbabwe Standards Association (SAZ)’s Tariff Code Classification for Solar Products and Solar Photovoltaic Systems Technical Committee, Zimbabwe Standard. Professor Mushiri is also a former Board Member of the ISOlutions SAZ Zimbabwe Standard. His notable achievements include the design and installation of: • automated national vehicle number plate plant for use by the Central Vehicle Registry, • automated bread making plant, and • automated sanitiser production plant. His main research focus is on the Robotic First Aid (RFA) systems to reduce Road Traffic Accidents (RTA) and Disease Prediction Modelling using Artificial Intelligence. He has managed to do projects and grants up to USD$3,5m. His work at SIRDC involves but not limited to • Coordinate the research work of all the 12 Institutes which are: Biotechnology Research Institute (BRI), Geo-information & Remote Sensing Institute (GIRSI), Building Technology Institute (BTI), Informatics Institute (II), Electronics & Communications Institute (ECI), Metallurgical Research Institute (MRI), Energy Technology Institute (ETI), National Metrology Institute (NMI), Environmental Sciences Institute (ESI), Polymer Sciences Institute (PSI), Food & Biomedical Technology Institute (FBTI), Production Engineering Institute (PEI). • Overseeing the general operations of the Institutes • Overseeing professional development of Scientists • Overseeing the management of projects through the Stage Gate business model • Overseeing the protection and management of the Centre’s Intellectual Property Assets • Providing leadership in project management and marketing of SIRDC to stakeholders • Deputize the CEO in his absence.

Email:tmushiri@sirdc.ac.zw

Chief Executive Officer

Dr. Leonard Madzingaidzo

Chief Executive Officer

Email: lmadzingaidzo@sirdc.ac.zw

Executive Director (Finance & Administration)

Directors

Director: Biotechnology Research Institute

Director : Building Technology Institute

Director: Electronics & Communications Institute

Director : Energy Technology Institute

Director : Environmental Science Institute

Director : Food & Biomedical Technology Institute

Noah Paul

Director : Food & Biomedical Technology Institute

Mr Paul is highly motivated and skilled professional with a passion for translational research and implementation in the field of vaccine development, drug discovery and new diagnostic tools. He is committed to making a positive impact on society. His vision is to contribute to the eradication of diseases and the improvement of drug and vaccine efficacy for the benefit of humanity, utilizing modern techniques to make a positive impact on society. Noah Paul is a highly skilled professional with a Master of Science degree in Biochemistry from the University of Zimbabwe, specializing in immuno-epidemiology, microbiology, and molecular biology. With over 8 years of experience in the academic and industry interface, Paul has built a strong background in experimental design, data analysis, and interpretation. Mr Paul is currently the Director of the Food and Biomedical Technology Institute (FBTI) at the Scientific and Industrial Research and Development Centre (SIRDC). In this role, Paul is responsible for overseeing the daily research and development activities of the institute, leading a team of scientists and technicians. Prior to my current position, Paul worked as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Zimbabwe, where he taught undergraduate Veterinary students in Biochemistry. Paul has also completed various professional courses, including Implementation Research, One Health in action against Neglected Tropical Diseases, and Infectious Disease Transmission Models for Decision-Makers. He also has a Masters equivalent Course in Vaccinology. Paul has also attended courses on Lumpy Skin Disease, and FMD Investigation that have expanded his knowledge and skills in the field of biomedical research. Mr Paul has contributed to the field of biomedical research, with 8 peer-reviewed publications and presenting at conferences and have had abstracts and posters displayed at various scientific events. Paul is a member of the Pan-African Mosquito Control Association (PAMCA ZWE Chapter), Zimbabwe Nanotechnology Group, Zimbabwe Immunology Society, Federation of African Immunological Societies, and the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Society of Zimbabwe.

Email:npaul@sirdc.ac.zw

Director : Geo-Information & Remote Sensing Institute

Dr. Karin S. Murwira

Director : Geo-Information & Remote Sensing Institute

Dr Karen S Murwira is the Director of the Geo-Information and Remote Sensing Institute (GRSI) at SIRDC since 2006. Her major contribution has been disseminating remote sensing and GIS applications in various sectors through training including: High-Performance Computing, Operational Geo-databases, WebGIS, Information System Validation, Environmental Evaluation, Hydrological Modelling, developing a Flood Warning System, 3D Geology Modelling, High-resolution Satellite Image Remote Sensing, Spatially Enabling Databases, Habitat Modeling, Project Evaluation, setting up GIS units in organizations, as well as Customized Training. To be able to accomplish all this, Dr Murwira made sure that GRSI was well equipped with modern computers, GPS receivers and a satellite image receiving station. Dr Murwira started her scientific career in 1995 as a Research Scientist at the National Remote Sensing Centre in the Directorate of Forestry of Namibia where she was responsible for research activities in the fields of Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing. Dr Murwira is one of the pioneers of Hyperspectral Remote Sensing. As early as 1996, while doing her M Sc degree, she undertook an airborne hyperspectral remote sensing campaign of the Masai Mara grassland while at the International Institute for Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC). She then obtained a Ph D degree in Hyperspectral Remote Sensing at ITC and Wageningen University in 2003. Consequently she was engaged to transfer her acquired knowledge and skills to The Netherlands Ministry of Transport and Water Affairs where she applied an Expert System she developed to map the Dune Vegetation. In Zimbabwe and before joining SIRDC, Dr Murwira first worked as a lecturer at the University of Zimbabwe (UZ) Department of Geography and Environmental Science. At UZ, she developed and delivered new courses in geographical information systems, remote sensing and spatial data analysis as well as supervising B Sc (Hon) and M Sc students. To date Dr Murwira has authored a number of papers in international journals and books. A highlight of her publishing career is her key contribution to the Photogrammetric Engineering & Remote Sensing Journal of the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing entitled “Mapping coastal vegetation using an expert system and hyperspectral imagery”. Based on this publication, Dr Murwira was awarded the third place in the John J Davidson’s award for the most practical paper in 2005. She also reviews various international journals on Geo-Information Science and Remote Sensing.

Email: kmurwira@sirdc.ac.zw

Director : Informatics & Artificial Intelligence Institute

Director : Metallurgical Research Institute

Director : National Metrology Institute

Mathew Ranganai

Director : National Metrology Institute

Mr Mathew Ranganai joined the Scientific & Industrial Research & Development Centre (SIRDC) as a Research Scientist in the Biotechnology Research Institute in 1999. In 2002, he was re-assigned to the National Metrology Institute (NMI) and rose through the ranks to Senior Research Scientist, Principal Research Scientist before becoming the NMI Director in 2007. He also served as the Acting Director of the Energy Technology Institute from 2017-2018. Mr Ranganai holds a B Tech (Hons) and M Sc degree in Applied Chemistry and Chemical Technology from the University of Zimbabwe and Central South University of Technology (China), respectively. He also possesses Advanced Analytical Skills acquired through overseas technical programmes on Professional Skills Development undertaken at the Universities of Helsinki (Finland), Surrey (UK) and Delft (the Netherlands). He is currently a critical stage gate team member of the SIRDC Centre for Analytical Services. He has extensive knowledge and experience in Metrology acquired through rigorous training and working visits to some of the World Class Metrology Facilities which include, the National Metrology Institutes (NMIs) of, USA (NIST), Germany (PTB), Finland, the Netherlands, Korea (KRISS), India, South Africa and the International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM) in France. Mr Ranganai has published and presented several technical and scientific papers at seminars, symposia and workshops in countries such as Japan (Chiba Institute), Singapore, Finland (University of Helsinki), USA, the Netherlands, to mention, but a few. With regard to Board membership, Mr Ranganai is the Chairperson of the Trade Measures Board (Ministry of Industry and Commerce) and Deputy Chairperson (Scientific Metrology) of the Intra Africa Metrology System (AFRIMETS). He chaired the SADC Cooperation in Measurement Traceability (SADCMET) from 2009-2011. SADCMET is a grouping of all NMIs in the SADC region. He is also a SADC Working Group member on Chemical Metrology and Zimbabwe’s resource person for the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) and a member (Chairing the Sub-committee on Compliance) of the Zimbabwe National Authority for the Chemical Weapons Convention, representing SIRDC since 1999.

Email:mranganai@sirdc.ac.zw

Director: Polymer & Material Sciences Institute

Director : Production Engineering Institute

Director : Strategic Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation

Isaiah Samukupe

Director : Strategic Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation

Mr Isaiah Samukupe holds a B Sc (Hons) degree in Economics from the University of Zimbabwe and an M Sc degree in Banking and Financial Services from the National University of Science and Technology (NUST). He is also a holder of a Master’s degree in Business Leadership from Bindura University of Science Education. Additionally, he holds a Graduate Certificate in Business Management and Entrepreneurship from the University of Johannesburg. Mr Samukupe is a recipient of several awards which include; NUST Book Prize for overall best Student in the Faculty and the Vice Chancellor’s Award for best research thesis (2014), Book prize for Best Student in Corporate Finance from the Institute of Bankers Zimbabwe (2004), and the Best Student overall in Business Management and Entrepreneurship at the University of Johannesburg (2010). In 2005, Mr Samukupe joined the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority as a Revenue Trainee. He successfully completed training in 2007 and became a Revenue Specialist in the Taxation and Customs Audit Department, a position he held until he left the Authority in 2008 to pursue further studies in the Republic of South Africa. Upon his return from South Africa in 2011, he joined SIRDC as a Financial Analyst in the Business Operations Unit. In 2016, he was seconded to South Korea to join the Korea Africa Food and Agriculture Initiative (KAFACI) Secretariat as an International Coordinator and Project Manager. Upon his return in 2017, he rose through the ranks to the positions of Senior Financial Analyst and Principal Financial Analyst in the Business Operations Unit. In 2022, he was elevated to the position of Director of Administration at SIRDC. Mr Samukupe has extensive knowledge and experience in Economic Analysis, Project Management, Taxation, Financial Analysis, Costing and Systems Development through rigorous training and working visits to international research centres such as the Rural Development Administration of the Republic of Korea. Mr Samukupe is an Associate member of professional bodies that include: the Chartered Governance and Accountancy Institute in Zimbabwe (CGAIZ), Institute of Bankers Zimbabwe (IOBZ) and Institute of Risk Managers South Africa (IRMSA). His areas of research interest include: agricultural financing, technopreneurship, organizational performance, and research and development as it relates to improved organisational performance.

Email: isamukupe@sirdc.ac.zw

Director : Finance

Director : Human Resources

Director : Technical Support & Quality Assurance

Eng. Fred Gweme

Director : Technical Support & Quality Assurance

Engineer Fred Gweme is a professional Electronics and Computer Engineer. He has extensive experience in the design and development of Engineer Fred Gweme is a professional Electronics and Computer Engineer. He has extensive experience in the design and development of new and innovative Information and Communication Technology (ICT) products and systems. He holds a BSc (Eng) Hons degree and an MPhil degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Zimbabwe. He also acquired an Executive MBA degree from the East and Southern African Management Institute (ESAMI). In 1997, Eng Gweme joined the Scientific and Industrial Research and Development Centre (SIRDC) where he has worked in various capacities, first as a Research Scientist in the Informatics and Electronics Institute. In 2004, the institute was split into two, the Informatics Institute and the Electronics and Communications Institute. Eng. Gweme was subsequently elevated to become the inaugural Director of the newly formed Electronics and Communications Institute. He led a team of Electronic and Communication engineers and technicians that successfully designed, manufactured and commercialised a wide range of science laboratory and teaching equipment. In 2007, he joined SIRTECH, the commercial wing of SIRDC, as the General Manager of the Electronics production unit. He was later appointed the Director of the Informatics Institute in 2010 to lead a team of ICT specialists in the design and development of various software products. In February 2024, he was appointed the Director of ICT when it was separated from the Informatics Institute. He was later appointed the Director, Technical Support and Quality Assurance, in February 2026, a post he has held to date. Eng Gweme is a registered Professional Engineer with the Engineering Council of Zimbabwe, a Fellow and former Board member of the Zimbabwe Institute of Engineers, a Council member of the Women’s University in Africa (WUA) and sits on the Management Board of the Emerald Hill School of the Deaf. Eng. Gweme is an Editorial team member for the POTRAZ ICT Research Journal, which was launched in 2024. He was a member of the National e-Waste Management Task Team which was mandated to spearhead the formulation of a National e-Waste Handling and Management Policy for Zimbabwe. Eng Gweme has published a number of papers and has written and presented papers at various forums.

Email: fgweme@sirdc.ac.zw

Director : Public Relations & Marketing

Tarisayi Zvoma

Director : Public Relations & Marketing

Mrs Tarisayi Zvoma is the Public Relations & Marketing Director at SIRDC. She joined the SIRDC stable in 2007 as the Public Relations Manager of SIRTECH INVESTMENTS, a company that was jointly owned by SIRDC and the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe. SIRTECH was later transferred to SIRDC in 2010. Mrs Zvoma holds a Masters degree in African History, and a B A (Hons) degree in History both acquired from the University of Zimbabwe. She also has a Diploma in Public Relations and Marketing (LCCI), Post Graduate Diploma in International Development Studies from the University of Oslo in Norway and a Post Graduate Certificate in Constitutional Law from the Bureau of Parliamentary Studies of India. Her work experience includes being a Teaching Assistant/Tutor at the University of Zimbabwe and a Research Assistant at the Agricultural Marketing Authority. She later joined the Parliament of Zimbabwe as a Research Officer and rose through the ranks to become the Deputy Chief Research Officer before being elevated to the position of Director of Public Education and Public Relations. The portfolio entailed managing the Public Education and Public Relations Department and public interactions, producing Parliament’s annual reports, compiling the Strategic Plan reports, local and international conference reports and other information disseminating publications. Mrs Zvoma has extensive experience in undertaking and managing Public Relations activities, corporate communications, advocacy, events management and media liaison. While she was working for the Parliament of Zimbabwe, she headed the team that set up the first 120 Parliament Constituency Information Centres around the country. In the course of her duties she was a leading member of the Parliament of Zimbabwe team that won a prize for best designed stand at the Harare Agricultural Show in 2006. She was also nominated for the marketer of the year award for 2005 and 2006 in the public institutions category by the Marketers Association of Zimbabwe. At SIRDC, as the Public Relations practitioner, she led an SIRDC team that scooped a trophy for the best stand that exhibited conservation practices at the 2018 edition of the Harare Agricultural Show. She was again part of the team whose pitch won the 2023 Marketers Association of Zimbabwe Exceptional Marketing Award (2nd Runner up) in the Corporate Social Responsibility category. Mrs Zvoma also won the Mentors Award at the Women in Public Relations, Communications and Marketing Annual Awards Ceremony held in September 2023.

Email: tzvoma@sirdc.ac.zw

Director : TIPS

Director : Partnerships & Resource Mobilization Unit

Dr.Philemon K. Kwaramba

Director : Partnerships & Resource Mobilization Unit

Dr Philemon Kurima Kwaramba is the Director of the Partnerships & Resource Mobilization Unit at SIRDC. He has served SIRDC for over 26 years in various capacities which include: Director of Business Operations Unit (2005 - 2023); Deputy Programmes Manager for a NORAD-funded Technology for Industrial Development Programme (1999 - 2002) on Manufacturing SMEs Support and Industrial Economist/Research Scientist (1998 - 2004). Dr Kwaramba also had working stints as Economics Investigator with ICRISAT Southern Africa (1992 - 1993), Health Economist at NHIR (formerly Blair Research Laboratory, 1995-6) and Economist with Friedrich Ebert Foundation. Dr Kwaramba holds a B Sc Hon degree in Agric Economics, PG Diploma in Agricultural Engineering Systems Analysis, M Sc degree in Agric Econ, C. Dip AF (UK) and a D Phil degree in Development Economics. He was awarded the following scholarships: National Scholarship to Study A-Level Sciences (1987 - 88) after emerging among the top O-Level students in Mashonaland Wes Province; United Nations Office of Projects Services Fellowship for PG Diploma Agricultural Engineering Systems Analysis (1993) and a SADC/SACCAR/GTZ Scholarship (1994 - 1995) for M Sc Agricultural Economics. He supervises higher degree studies in Business Development and Agricultural, Health and Industrial Economics. Dr Kwaramba is a member of Marketers Association of Zimbabwe; Institute of Directors Zimbabwe, ACCA DHO C. DipAF (UK) and Zimbabwe Society of Agricultural Engineers. He is a past Board Member of ZEPARI and has consulted for the Zimbabwe Academy of Sciences. He peer-reviews articles in Development Economics for the Scientific Journals International (SJI). He represents SIRDC on international networks such as: World Association of Industrial and Technological Research Organisations and International Association of Science and Technology Parks. Dr Kwaramba is a prolific writer and has published extensively in peer-reviewed international journals and presented papers on development economics at global conferences and workshops.

Email: pkwaramba@sirdc.ac.zw

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