Eng. Chikuku, T

Qualifications:

MSc. Manufacturing Systems & Operations Management (MSOM –UZ), BSc. (Hons.) Mechanical Engineering, Graduate Certificate in Education (UZ),

Academic Appointments:

Chairperson, Department of Mechanical Engineering

Research Interests:

Manufacturing Systems, Operations Management.

Faculty: Engineering And The Built Environment

Department: Mechanical Engineering

Research Category: Energy and Power

Biography:

Email:

Phone: +263 733 684 152

Publications:

BOOKS PUBLISHED

Chinguwa S, Chikuku T. Mandikwaza T(2012) ,Cleaner Production in Evaluating Dust Generation and Reduction. LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing Saarbrücken, Germany. ISBN-13:9783847328230
Chikuku T, Chinguwa S. Muchumairi(2012) M. Impact of Obtaining ISO 9001:2008 Certification in Zimbabwe: Case of Manufacturing Companies: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing Saarbrücken, Germany. ISBN-13:978-3-6596051-7

PEER REVIEWED PAPERS PUBLISHED IN REFERRED JOURNALS

Mutombozana Tapiwa, Mugwindiri Kumbirayi, Chikuku Tauyanashe: The use of Work Study Techniques in Optimizing Manufacturing Plant Maintenance Processes: an Investigation into a Fertilizer Manufacturing Company in Zimbabwe: International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), India Online ISSN: 2319-7064:Volume 2 Issue 2, February 2013 www.ijsr.net
Mugwindiri K, Chinguwa S, Chikuku T. Cellular Manufacturing Implementation: An Exploration of the Implementation Benefits: International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), India Online ISSN: 2319-7064: Volume 2 Issue 2, February 2013 www.ijsr.net
Kumbi Mugwindiri, Tauyanashe Chikuku, Simon Chinguwa: Implementation of Total Productive Maintenance: A Case Of Developing CountriesInternational Journal of Engineering Research and Applications (IJERA) ISSN: 2248-9622 www.ijera.com Vol. 3, Issue 1, January -February 2013, pp.2082-2085
Kunatsa T , Madiye L, Chikuku T, Shonhiwa C, Musademba D: Feasibility Study of Biogas Production from Water Hyacinth A Case of Lake Chivero – Harare, Zimbabwe: International Journal of Engineering and Technology Volume 3 No. 2, February, 2013: ISSN: 2049-3444 © 2013 – IJET Publications UK.
Chinguwa S, Chikuku T, Mandikwaza TThe Role of Cleaner-Production in Ensuring a Cleaner Processing and Mining Environment in a Developing African Country. Case of a Midlands Steel Smelting Plant in Zimbabwe. International Journal of Engineering Science and Technology (IJEST) ISSN : 0975-5462 Vol. 4 No.08 August 2012
Chikuku T, Chinguwa S. Macheka MEvaluation of the Impact of Obtaining ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System(QMS) Certification by Manufacturing Companies in Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe. International Journal of Engineering Science and Technology (IJEST) ISSN : 0975-5462 Vol. 4 No.09 September 2012
Joseph Mavengere, Kumbi Mugwindiri and Tauyanashe Chikuku: Evaluation of Cleaner Production Options the Zimbabwean Metal Fabrication Sector.International Journal of Application or Innovation in Engineering & Management (IJAIEM) Web Site: www.ijaiem.org :Volume 1, Issue 3, November 2012 ISSN 2319 – 48476
Chipandambira N.J ,. Mugwindiri K , T Chikuku: Total Quality Management: An Investigation Of The Performance Indices In The Food Processing In-Dustry In Zimbabwe. International Journal of Advanced Technology & Engineering Research (IJATER) ISSN No: 2250-3536 Volume 2, Issue 6, Nov. 2012
Winnie Mutenhabundo, Ngoni Chirinda, Tauyanashe Chikuku: Design of a material handling system that feeds bagged powder into polyvinyl acetate paint disperser as a Cleaner Production option: International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research Volume 3, Issue 12, December-2012 1 ISSN 2229-5518: IJSER © 2012 http://www .ijser.org
Varaidzo Dandira, Kumbi Mugwindiri .Tauyanashe Chikuku. A Cleaner Production Exercise of A Leather Manufacturing Company: A Zimbabwean Experience: International Journal Of Scientific & Technology Research Volume 1, Issue 11, December 2012 ISSN 2277-8616 97: IJSTR©2012 www.ijstr.org.
Chikuku T, Musaidzi H. Nyoni N Aligning Performance Measurement Metrics With Business Strategy In SMEs In Developing Countries: A Case Study of Zimbabwe. International Journal of Engineering Science, Volume 2, No. 6 pp105-113, 2010
Chikuku T, Musaidzi H, Nyoni N, Mini And Micro Hydropower Plants: A Source Of Sustainable Green Energy For Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe International Journal of Open & Distance Learning. pp 95-98 ISBN 978-0-7974-4893-3