Qualifications: MSc in Tropical Entomology (University of Zimbabwe) Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Biological Sciences (University of Zimbabwe). 

Skills and competencies:  Insect Biodiversity Assessments for Conservation, Taxonomy and Identification of Insects; Biomonitoring of wetlands using macroinvertebrates, Environmental and Social Impact Assessments on Biodiversity and Integrated Pest Management 

Research Interests: Entomologist, with interests in Termites (Blattodea) and Ecology and Conservation Insect pollinators, Edible Insects, Apiculture and Biological Control of invasive plants using Insects.

Research and Publications 

Some selected publications:

• Ngwenya B.T., Ndagurwa H.G.T., Huruba R., Mlambo, D., Mawanza, M., Muvengwi, J., MacFadyen D.N., Chirima, A. The coupling effects of pyrodiversity and land use on termite assemblages in semi-arid savanna. Global Conservation and Ecology 28: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gecco.2021.e01643
• Nleya N, Nyararai YO, Mawanza M & Mlalazi FN (2017) Colonization of stem borer damaged maize plants by aflatoxigenic Aspergillus species in Zimbabwe. Tropical Plant Research 4(1): 109–114]
• Pamela Sibanda, Allan Sebata, Edward Mufandaedza & Mukai Mawanza (2016) Effect of short-duration overnight cattle kraaling on grass production in a southern African savanna, African Journal of Range & Forage Science, 33:4, 217-223, DOI:10.2989/10220119.2016.1243580.
• Dube, S., Dlamini, N.R., Mafunga, A., Mukai, Mawanza. & Dhlamini, Z. 2013. A survey on entomophagy prevalence in Zimbabwe. Afr. Journ. of Food, Agr. Nutr. & Development. 13(1) 7242-7253. 

Email: mukai.mawanza@nust.ac.zw