Biography
Academic Qualifications:
- Ph.D. Horticulture, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA
- Master of Environmental Sciences, Miami University, Oxford, OH
- Master of Science in Agronomy, University of Zambia
- B. Agric Sc. Crop Science, University of Zambia
Dr. Alice M. Mweetwa joined the university as a lecturer in November, 2010. Prior to that, she worked at Mulungushi University, School of Agriculture and Natural Resources as a Lecturer. She also worked as a teaching and research assistant at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, under the Department of Horticulture. Dr Mweetwa worked as Graduate Assistant in the Institute of Environmental Sciences at Miami University. She was a technician and assistant to the Genebank Curator at SADC Regional Plant Genetic Resources Center. She also worked as a part time lecturer at the Institute of United Nations Studies and a teacher at Mukuba Secondary School. At the university, she is involved in the core activities of the university: teaching, research and community service. She currently teaches postgraduates in Soil Microbiology, Soil and Water Conservation, Crop Water Requirements and Advanced Soil and Plant Analysis. She also teaches undergraduate students in Soil Microbiology and Soil and Plant Analysis. Her research interest areas include soil microbiology, soil fertility and nutrient recycling.
Publications
- Development and deployment of productive, disease resistant groundnuts varieties for Zambia using molecular and farmer participatory approaches.(Feed the Future Project- IFINITE) Collaborative research with ICRISAT and ZARI. 2011-2015
- Design, testing and dissemination of new and effective soil and water management strategies – EAU4Food. Collaboration among University of Zambia (Zambia), Alterra (Netherlands), IER, CSIR (Pretoria, RSA), INGRGEF (Tunis, Tunisia), Mekelle University (Ethiopia), IMWI, Ethiopia, RSA), CIRAD (France), ODI (London), Lisode, CEBAS, UEM (Mozambique), and Stellenbosch University (RSA). 2011-2015.
- Morphological, biochemical and molecular characterization of Soybean (Glycine max L. Merril) nodulating Rhizobia indigenous to Zambia. Kapembwa, R., Mweetwa, A. M., Tembo, L. and D., Odeny.). Collaborative research with ICRISAT, Nairobi, (Kenya). 2013-2015.
- Aflatoxin management interventions, education and analysis at various steps within the value chain. (PMIL). Collaborative research among University of Zambia (Zambia), ICRISAT, Lilongwe (Malawi) ; Virginia Polytechnic and State Institute, Blacksburg, Virginia (USA) ; North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC (USA) ; ICRISAT, Nairobi (Kenya) ; University of Georgia, Griffin, GA (USA) ; Bunda College of Agriculture, Lilongwe (Malawi) ; Chitedze Agriculture Research Service (Malawi) ; IIAM (Mozambique) ; Lurio University (Mozambique) ; ZARI, Msekera, Chipata (Zambia). 2014-2017.
- The environmental legacy of lead mining in Kabwe, Zambia. Mutiti, S. Tembo, K.M., Mweetwa, A.M., Keefer, K., Mususkwa G. Chashi, M. and R. Hamvumba. Collaborative research with Georgia College and State University, Milledgeville, GA (USA). 2013-2016.
- Characterization and evaluation of Biofix legume inoculants under Zambian conditions. Malama Mulenga, Narrow Songolo, Mweetwa, A.M., and N’gandu, S.H. and Kapulu, N. Collaborative research with Zambia Agricultural Research Institute (ZARI), Chilanga, Zambia (other funds). 2013-2015.
- Evaluation and dissemination of improved cowpea varieties and cropping systems in Mozambique and Zambia for enhanced food security, family nutrition and income. Chiulele R., Mweetwa, A.M., Kaluba, P., Munyinda, K., Phiri, E., Kalenga, B. Chashi, M., Musukwa, G., Gondwe, B. Mkandawire, N.L., and J. Shindano. 2014-2017.
- Response of common beans and groundnut to co–inoculation with Trichoderma and Rhizobia inoculants. Gondwe, B., Mweetwa, A. M, and G. Chilombo. 2014-2017.