Natural Sciences

Thematic Areas for Consultancy

  • Environment,
  • Sustainable Energy
  • Medicinal Chemistry.
  • Materials Science,
  • Solar Energy and Photovoltaics,
  • Applied Nuclear Physics (Non-Destructive Testing)
  • Theoretical Physics.
  • Foundations of Quantum Mechanics
  • urbanisation and spatial planning
  • defensible and policy relevant contract research
  • GIS training, contract research and consultancy

Project Experience

  • A major area of research is the modeling of avifauna responses to miombo woodland degradation.
  • Research in Entomology has its focus on insect taxonomy and pest management issues.
  • Work being done in Mycology relates to the distribution of fungal species in cultivated and non-cultivated soils in Lusaka District.
  • In Plant Pathology, the focus of research work is on the effect of mycorrhiza on plant health and yield.
  • Heavy metal contamination in mining areas whilst projects in sustainable energy is centered on the development of novel organic photovoltaic cells and bio-fuels.
  • Screening of selected indigenous plants for medical applications (antimicrobial, antiviral and others), validation of Zambian traditional medicines and identification of their bioactive
    ingredients.