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Gratitude Charis

Chemical And Industrial Engineering
Bulawayo,CE

Summary

An ardent researcher with a keen interest in innovations and their commercialization. A strong work ethic characterized by focus, self-motivation and pro-activeness. My goal is to fully explore my talents, skills and knowledge to help others achieve their dreams while realizing mine.

Overview

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8
8
years of post-secondary education
14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

PhD Student and Teaching Assistant

BIUST, Babes-Boylai University
Palapye, Central
07.2017 - Current
  • Supporting instructor with test administration, curriculum development and assignment grading.
  • Supporting classroom activities, including tutoring, grading homework and reviewing exams.
  • Training softwares (ChemCAD, ProSimPlus, Matlab)

Member of the University Council

National University Of Science and Technology
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
08.2017 - 08.2019
  • Was involved in strategic planning for the university.
  • Was assigned to the Research and Development committee to assess and recommend research projects for funding.
  • Performed any other assigned duties delegated to subcommittees, created where necessary.

Innovation Consultant

Xmpla Innovation Consultancy, APEX GROUP
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
03.2014 - 06.2017

Key Duties and Areas covered:.

  • Research, writing and reviewing technological innovation for Horizon 2020 sponsorships.
  • Have written Phase 1, Phase 2, Research & Innovation Action (RIA) proposals.
  • Offered consultancy on innovation concepts, strategies and business plans.
  • Proofreading and evaluating projects done by other consultants.
  • Have also written proposals in teams

Lecturer, Chemical Engineering

National University of Science and Technology
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
11.2012 - 12.2013
  • Lecturing of Fluid Flow, Chemical Reaction Engineering and Biochemical Engineering courses
  • Assessment of student- coursework and exams.
  • Supervision of research and design projects.
  • Visiting and assessment of attachment students

Graduate Teaching Assistant

National University of Science and Technology
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
10.2010 - 10.2012
  • Assisted lecturers with administration of course content and student assessments.
  • Conducted tutorials for the assigned courses

Internship Student

Grafax cotton, Oil refinery
Sanyati, Zimbabwe
10.2007 - 12.2009
  • Assisted operators with the running of equipment in the oil refinery and soap making plant.
  • Was involved in scheduled and unplanned maintenance procedures
  • Embarked on research around the valorization of spent bleaching earth

Education

PhD - Chemical Engineering

Botswana International University Of Science And Technology
Palapye, Botswana

Master of Science - Manufacturing Systems and Operations Management

National University Of Science And Technology (NUST)
Bulawayo
09.2010 - 12.2012

Bachelor of Engineering (HONS) Degree - Chemical Engineering

National University Of Science And Technology
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
08.2004 - 12.2009

Skills

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Additional Information

  • Achievements and awards: Won an award for Best Track paper in Industrial Engineering and Operations Management conference, 2018. Five funded H2020 projects and two reached threshold but did not get funded.

Interests

Music, Travelling and Touring

Timeline

Member of the University Council

National University Of Science and Technology
08.2017 - 08.2019

PhD Student and Teaching Assistant

BIUST, Babes-Boylai University
07.2017 - Current

Innovation Consultant

Xmpla Innovation Consultancy, APEX GROUP
03.2014 - 06.2017

Lecturer, Chemical Engineering

National University of Science and Technology
11.2012 - 12.2013

Graduate Teaching Assistant

National University of Science and Technology
10.2010 - 10.2012

Master of Science - Manufacturing Systems and Operations Management

National University Of Science And Technology (NUST)
09.2010 - 12.2012

Internship Student

Grafax cotton, Oil refinery
10.2007 - 12.2009

Bachelor of Engineering (HONS) Degree - Chemical Engineering

National University Of Science And Technology
08.2004 - 12.2009

PhD - Chemical Engineering

Botswana International University Of Science And Technology
Gratitude CharisChemical And Industrial Engineering