Dr. Mushiri, T.

Qualifications:

Pr Eng, MZweI, IMechE (UK), SAIMechE, IAENG, IAAM, BSc. Mech Eng, UZ; MSc MSOM, UZ; D.Eng, U.J.

Academic Appointments:

Acting Deputy Dean, Faculty of Engineering

Research Interests:

Robotics and Artificial intelligence in Engineering and Medicine applications; Future P4 medicine (predictive, preventive, personalized and participatory) using AI; Dynamics of machinery; Solid mechanics and Structural engineering.

Faculty: Engineering And The Built Environment

Department: Mechanical Engineering

Research Category: ICT

Biography:

Tawanda Mushiri is a holder of BSc Mechanical Engineering (UZ), Master of Science in Manufacturing Systems and Operations Management (MSOM) (UZ) a PhD in Automation, Robotics and Artificial Intelligence (U.J) of machinery monitoring systems. He is currently a Senior Lecturer at the University of Zimbabwe teaching Machine Dynamics, Robotics, Solid Mechanics and Finite Element Analysis. He is also the coordinator of Undergraduate projects and Master of Science in Manufacturing Systems and Operations Management (MSOM). Tawanda has supervised more than 100 students’ undergraduate projects and 1 Masters Student to completion. He has published 2 Academic Textbooks, 3 Chapters in a book, 15 Journals and 81 Conference Papers in highly accredited publishers plus a Patent. He has done a lot of commercial projects at the University of Zimbabwe. He is a reviewer of 4 journals highly accredited. He has been invited as a keynote speaker in workshops and seminars. Beyond work and at a personal level, Tawanda enjoys spending time with family, travelling and watching soccer.

Email: tawanda.mushiri@gmail.com

Phone: +263 773 245 571

Publications:

Chapters in a book
1. Mushiri T, Mbohwa C and Sarupinda S 2018, “Advanced Concepts in Real-Time Image and Video Processing” and the chapter title is “Intelligent control of vehicles number plates on toll gates in developing nations”. Published by IGI Global Publications February 2017. This book is published in the IGI Global book series Advances in Multimedia and Interactive Technologies (AMIT) (ISSN: 2327-929X; eISSN: 2327-9303). British Cataloguing in Publication Data. A Cataloguing in Publication record for this book is available from the British Library. Real-time data processing. | Digital video--Editing. Classification: LCC TR850 .A26 2018 | DDC 777--dc23 LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2017012029. Information science reference Identifiers: LCCN 2017012029| ISBN 9781522528487 (hardcover) | ISBN 9781522528494 (e-book). Edited by: Anwar, Md. Imtiyaz, 1982- editor. | Khosla, Arun, 1967- editor. | Kapoor, Rajiv, editor, Pages 232 – 280. Total pages for the whole book is 439.
2. Mushiri T 2017, Chapter under “Fuzzy logic application, control and monitoring of critical machine parameters in a processing company”, Chapter from the book Modern Fuzzy Control Systems and Its Applications
3. Mushiri T and Mbohwa C 2016, “Chapter 8: Simulation and Modeling: Design of a Fuzzy Logic Based Hydraulic Turbine Governing System (pages 225-259)," published to "Handbook of Research on Computational Simulation and Modeling in Engineering" IGI Global Publications. (http://www.igi-global.com/book/handbook-research-computational-simulation-modeling/129612). ISBN Number ISBN13: 9781466688230|ISBN10: 1466688238|EISBN13: 9781466688247|; DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-8823-0. Edited by: Francisco Miranda (Instituto Politécnico de Viana do Castelo and CIDMA of University of Aveiro, Portugal) and Carlos Abreu (Instituto Politécnico de Viana do Castelo, Portugal) Release Date: September, 2015. Copyright © 2016. 825 pages. Published in United States of America.
Journals
1. Kurebwa J. G and Mushiri T 2019, “A Study of Damage Patterns on Passenger Cars Involved in Road Traffic Accidents”, Volume 2019, ISSN: 1687-9600 (Print) ISSN: 1687-9619 (Online) Journal of Robotics, Hindawi, Article ID 3927935, 12 pages https://doi.org/10.1155/2019/3927935
2. Kurebwa J. G and Mushiri T 2018, “Structural Design, Optimization and Analysis of Robotic Arm Via
Finite Elements”, Volume 1 Issue 2, ISSN: 2630-4627 (Online) Progress in Human Computer Interaction, Open Access 9 pages http://ojs.whioce.com/index.php/phci/notification
3. Mushiri T, Mhazo T. K and Mbohwa C 2018, “Condition Based Monitoring of boiler parameters in a thermal power station (Case of anonymous company)”, Volume 21; Pages 369–375. Elsevier, Procedia Manufacturing, Science Direct Thomson Reuters Publishers; Available online at www.sciencedirect.com.
4. Chinguwa S, Musora C and Mushiri T 2018, “The design of portable automobile refrigerator powered by exhaust heat using thermoelectric”, Volume 21; Pages 741–748, Elsevier, Procedia Manufacturing, Science Direct Thomson Reuters Publishers; Available online at www.sciencedirect.com.
5. Mushiri T and Mbohwa C 2018, “Design of an automated and intelligent rock breaker: case of Platinum mine platinum company in Zimbabwe.” Volume 21; Pages 898–904. Elsevier, Procedia Manufacturing, Science Direct Thomson Reuters Publishers; Available online at www.sciencedirect.com.
6. Mushiri T, Madziro N and Mbohwa C 2017, “Design of an optimum acoustic enclosure for an open frame diesel generator”, Volume 8, pages 424 – 431. Procedia Manufacturing, Elsevier, Science Direct Thomson Reuters Publishers; Available online at www.sciencedirect.com.
7. Mushiri T, Chigora F and Mbohwa C 2017, “A value chain analysis of Krones gear box model: using Fuzzy logic systems in a Beverage Manufacturing setup”, Volume 8, pages 191 – 198. Procedia Manufacturing, Elsevier, Science Direct Thomson Reuters Publishers; Available online at www.sciencedirect.com.
8. Mushiri T, Jirivengwa M and Mbohwa C 2017, “Design of a hoisting system for a small scale mine”, Volume 8 pages 738 – 745. Procedia Manufacturing, Science Direct Thomson Reuters Publishers; Available online at www.sciencedirect.com.
9. Mushiri T, Mahachi A and Mbohwa C 2016, “A Model Reference Adaptive Control (MRAC) system for the pneumatic valve of the bottle washer in beverages using Simulink”, Volume 7 Pages 364–373. Procedia Manufacturing, Elsevier, Thomson Reuters, Available Online at www.sciencedirect.com ISBN numbers: 978-0-86970-793-7 Hard copy, 978-0-86970-794-4 Electronic copy; http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2351978916301664
10. Chikuku T, Chinguwa S and Mushiri T 2016, “Industrial Secondment as a Tool to Enrich Engineering Education in Southern Africa”, Volume 7 pages 15 – 21. Procedia Manufacturing, Elsevier, Thomson Reuters, Available Online at www.sciencedirect.com ISBN numbers: 978-0-86970-793-7 Hard copy, 978-0-86970-794-4 Electronic copy; http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2351978916301664
11. Wadotiona K, Goredema T, Mushiri T and Mutuli S 2016, “A simple design of a laboratory testing rig for the experimental demonstration and analysis of elastic deflections of beams with different end conditions”, Volume 3, Issue-2 (2016). ISSN 2394:2630, pages 214 – 234. Journal of Scientific and Engineering Research (JSER).
12. Hove T and Mushiri T 2016, “A procedure for sizing pump-pipe systems with regard to minimising life cycle costs manageable on excel spreadsheets”, Volume 3, Issue 1, ISSN Number 2306-5893; pages 23 – 27. Journal of Science Engineering & Technology.
13. Mushiri T 2016, “Thermal stresses and creep analysis of boiler tubes”, Volume 3, Number 1, ISSN Number 2306-5893, pages 28 – 32., Journal of Science Engineering & Technology.
14. Hove T and Mushiri T 2016, “Dimensioning of hybrid solar-battery-grid micro-energy power systems to alleviate domestic power outages in urban Zimbabwe: A reliability-cost approach” Volume 1 Issue 1, Journal of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency of Southern Africa (JREEESA).
15. Mushiri T and Chirinda N 2012, “The role of fuzzy logic systems for control of the pneumatic valve of bottle washer in beverage companies, specifically the Krones group of companies”, published by Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Volume 6, Number 2, ISSN 1985-3157; E-ISSN 2289-8107

Refereed Peer reviewed conference proceedings / publications.
1. Mudzingwa K and Mushiri T, 2019: “Design Of An Automated Millet Milling Machine”, ID 786, Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management Bangkok, Thailand, March 5-7, 2019, pp 3450 – 3465.
2. Munzara R, Ganyani S. M and Mushiri T, 2018: “Design of a robotic firefighting machine”, ID ICSBE2018 417, Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment 2018 (ICSBE) 13th – 15th December 2018 Earl's Regency Hotel, Kandy, Sri Lanka pp 18 – 25.
3. Mushiri T, Gumbo R and Mbohwa C, 2018: “Design of a portable and sustainable bicycle frame”, ID ICSBE2018 418, Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment 2018 (ICSBE) 13th – 15th December 2018 Earl's Regency Hotel, Kandy, Sri Lanka pp 26 – 33.
4. Mushiri T, Mutsakatira I. T, Mbohwa C and Nyemba W. R, 2018: “Evaluation and optimization of the platinum ore pebble crushing circuit: case of Platinum Mining Company: Zimbabwe”, ID ICSBE2018 419, Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment 2018 (ICSBE) 13th – 15th December 2018 Earl's Regency Hotel, Kandy, Sri Lanka pp 34 – 39.
5. Mushiri T, Solomon R. F and Mbohwa C, 2018: “Design for manufacture and assembly of an automated dish washing machine”, ID ICSBE2018 440, Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment 2018 (ICSBE) 13th – 15th December 2018 Earl's Regency Hotel, Kandy, Sri Lanka pp 40 - 47.
6. Moyana B and Mushiri T 2018: “Design of an automated peanut butter making machine in developing countries”, ID 221, Proceedings for the IEOM First African Pretoria Conference 2018, South Africa, October 29 – November 1 2018, http://ieomsociety.org/southafrica2018/proceedings/.
7. Mundeta M and Mushiri T 2018: “Design of an automated concrete block making machine; case of developing countries”, ID 222, Proceedings for the IEOM First African Pretoria Conference 2018, South Africa, October 29 – November 1 2018, http://ieomsociety.org/southafrica2018/proceedings/.
8. Shoko J and Mushiri T 2018: “Design of a fish descaling machine for small and medium scale farmers”, ID 223, Proceedings for the IEOM First African Pretoria Conference 2018, South Africa, October 29 – November 1 2018, http://ieomsociety.org/southafrica2018/proceedings/.
9. Dhliwayo T and Mushiri T 2018: “Design of a groundnut harvester: case for Zimbabwean farmers”, Proceedings for the 3rd North American IEOM Conference, Washington, DC, USA, September 27-29, 2018, Venue: University of the District of Columbia (UDC) Campus, www.ieomsociety.org/dc2018/ ISSN: 2169-8767, ISBN: 978-1-5323-5946-0 Published by IEEE pp 2518 – 2527.
10. Hlongwane D. K and Mushiri T 2018: “Design of an automated livestock milking machine: case for Zimbabwean small scale farmers”, Proceedings for the 3rd North American IEOM Conference, Washington, DC, USA, September 27-29, 2018, Venue: University of the District of Columbia (UDC) Campus, www.ieomsociety.org/dc2018/ ISSN: 2169-8767, ISBN: 978-1-5323-5946-0 Published by IEEE pp 2538 – 2546.
11. Ncube T. E and Mushiri T 2018: “Design of an automated Poly-Vinyl Chloride (PVC) Pipe cutting Machine”, Proceedings for the 3rd North American IEOM Conference, Washington, DC, USA, September 27-29, 2018, Venue: University of the District of Columbia (UDC) Campus, www.ieomsociety.org/dc2018/ ISSN: 2169-8767, ISBN: 978-1-5323-5946-0 Published by IEEE pp 2547 – 2556.
12. Ganyani S.M, Mushiri T and Mbohwa C 2018: “Survey study fo

Patented Work:

Kurebwa J. G and Mushiri T, 2018: Self Contained Collapsible Robotic Arm for Passenger-Car Robotic First Aid, Patent number (In progress) done by AFRICAN REGIONAL INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ORGANIZATION (ARIPO) - Representative's File Reference 002/PT/MM2018, Application No. given by ARIPO Office**: AP/P/2018/010952 Filed 17 August 2018.

Grants & Funding (current and Past projects):

Internal Research Funding:
1. Mushiri T, Chikuku T and Chinguwa S 2016; Design of a small scale weeding machine for a developing nation, sponsored by the University of Zimbabwe, US$3 430,00 (1 August 2015 – 31 July 2016). Gadget manufactured and completed, nice piece of knowledge. 3D printing was done to the prototype machine.

2. Chikuku T, Hove T, Mushiri T and Chinguwa S 2016; Design of an economic solar panel cleaner for multipurpose use, sponsored by the University of Zimbabwe, US$2 940,00 (1 August 2015 – 31 July 2016).

Awards & Achievements:

HONOURS AND AWARDS
• Awarded amongst the top 10 best researchers (Repositories) at the University of Zimbabwe in Open Access week between 24 – 29 October 2016, best researcher in the Faculty of Engineering.
• Awarded Best track paper at IEOM Detroit Conference. ISBN: 978-0-9855497-5-6, ISSN: 2169-8767 pp 1325 – 1335Design of an automatic tyre pressure inflation system for small vehicles”, Presented in IEOM Detroit Conference, Detroit, Michigan, USA, September 23 – 25, 2016, Venue: Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, Michigan, USA.
• Awarded the Anglo-American bursary for study payment of fees from Ordinary level up to Advanced level (2001 to 2003).

Consultancy and advisory work (current and past):

Community and Industry

Supervision information (MPhil, DPhil, etc.):

Professional membership, Committees, Boards:

1. Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMech) www.imeche.org/ Incorporated Engineer (IMech 80244892)
2. Engineering Council of Zimbabwe (E.C.Z) http://www.ecz.co.zw/index.php/professional-engineer/mechanical Professional Engineer (ECZ 100609)
3. Zimbabwe Institute of Engineers (Z.I.E) www.zie.org.zw/ Corporate Member (ZIE 101066)