Name:

Macdex Mutema

Position:

Senior Researcher

Organization:

Agricultural Research Council-Agricultural Engineering (2017-)

Contact details: mutemam@arc.agric.za, 0128424054, 0604737727

Overview:

- water resources scientist with research interests in irrigation water management and Water Use Efficiency, Irrigation development and technology, Rainwater harvesting, Soil and water conservation

- Competence in experimental design, data collection and analysis, writing of reports and scientific articles, and oral presentations,

- Enthusiastic about participatory methodologies, and grassroots development

Achievements:

- Management of funded multi-year research and development projects,

- Mentorship of staff members and supervision of postgraduate learners,

- Design and implementation of water infrastructure: irrigation systems, dams, soil and water conservation works,

- Authored more than 20 peer reviwed scientific articles in various journals

Educational details:

- PhD in Hydrology: University of KwaZulu-Natal

- MSc in Soil and Environmental Management, University of Zimbabwe

- BSc in Agricultural Engineering, University of Zimbabwe