ENG. PROSPER NG'ANDU | Lecturer III

Eng. Prosper Ng'andu

pngandu@mu.ac.zm

Career Profile

Professional Summary

Eng. Prosper Ng’andu is a forward-thinking Civil Engineer and academic with broad experience in construction, consultancy, and higher education. He is passionate about integrating research, innovation, and sustainable engineering practices into education to address Zambia’s infrastructure and development challenges. He currently serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Civil Engineering at Mulungushi University, contributing to teaching, curriculum development, quality assurance, and applied research aligned with Washington Accord international engineering standards.

Leadership Roles and Research Engagements

• Coordinator – Global Sanitation Graduate School (GSGS), Mulungushi University
Leads sanitation and WASH-related research and training initiatives, fostering innovation in climate-resilient sanitation systems.

• Principal Investigator – Innovation Project: Development and Implementation of a Small-Scale Irrigation System
This research project, funded by Mulungushi University, demonstrates his commitment to applied engineering research for sustainable water management and agricultural productivity.

• Assessor – International Engineering Alliance (IEA) Accreditation Committee (2025)
Appointed by the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ), Eng. Ng’andu contributes to accreditation and quality assurance assessments for engineering programs, benchmarking them against international standards.

Teaching and Academic Interests

• Structural and Concrete Design
• Geotechnical and Soil Mechanics Engineering
• Engineering Materials and Workshop Technology
• Sustainable Infrastructure and Water Systems
• AI-Supported Quality Assurance and Assessment Systems

Professional Memberships

• Registered Member – Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ)
• Active participant in EIZ Accreditation and Quality Assurance Workshops
• Contributor to Curriculum Review Committees within the School of Engineering and Technology

Research and Innovation Focus

His research integrates practical engineering solutions with sustainability principles. Focus areas include:
• Development of low-cost, climate-smart irrigation systems
• Application of AI in engineering quality assurance and program assessment
• Innovative building materials and fiber-reinforced concrete technologies
• Water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) technologies for rural communities

Education Background

Academic and Professional Journey

• 2018 – 2021 | Site Engineer, Global Stroyi Construction Limited
Eng. Ng’andu began his professional career in the construction industry, where he gained extensive experience in site supervision, structural works, project scheduling, and materials quality control on major infrastructure projects.

• 2022 | Consultant Engineer, Vostruck Ventures Limited
He transitioned to consultancy, offering design review, project planning, and technical oversight services for civil and structural engineering projects. His work emphasized quality assurance and sustainable construction practices.

• 2023 | Part-Time Lecturer, University of Zambia (UNZA)
Eng. Ng’andu’s teaching career began at the University of Zambia, where he lectured in civil engineering courses and contributed to mentorship of final-year students on research projects.

• 2023 – Present | Full-Time Lecturer, Mulungushi University
He joined Mulungushi University as a full-time Lecturer in Civil Engineering, delivering core engineering courses such as Structural Analysis, Reinforced Concrete Design, Soil Mechanics, Civil Engineering Materials & Workshop Technology, and Engineering Management & Society.

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