Dr. Kelvin Lungu A. PhD., MEng., BEng., REng., PEIZ

Dr. kelvin lungu a. phd., meng., beng., reng., peiz

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  • About me

    Civil Engineer specialized in Highway Eng & Construction & Contract Management. He is also a specialist in R&D & Consultancy in Life & Health Sciences, Engineering, Climate Change, the Environment, & Drones.

  • Education

    • The university of zambia

      2010 - 2015
      Bachelor of engineering (beng) civil engineering distinction

      Activities and Societies: President of the University's School of Engineering Student's Association (UZES)

    • Hillcrest national technical high school

      2006 - 2008
      Gce

      Activities and Societies: School Prefect, President of the Math Club & Vice President of JETS Club 7 Distinctions 1 Merit

    • The university of zambia

      2021 - 2024
      Doctor of philosophy - phd civil engineering

      Supervisors: Dr. Chabota Kaliba and Prof. Erastus Mwanaumo

    • St. canisius secondary school

      2004 - 2005
      Gce grade 9

      Activities and Societies: Treasurer of the JETS Club

    • Stellenbosch university/universiteit stellenbosch

      2017 - 2019
      Master of engineering (meng) civil engineering
  • Experience

    • The university of zambia

      Oct 2014 - Oct 2016
      Teaching assistant, tutor, and software training demonstrator

      Was responsible in the assistance of instructing engineering courses including the 4th year Highway Engineering, 4th year Masonry Design, and 5th year Contract Management. He also assisted in the tutoring of the 2nd year Statics, 3rd year Fluid Mechanics, 5th year Hydraulic Structures, and 5th year Engineering Management. He was key in the software training development for 3rd year Fluid Mechanics students in Epanet and NetBall.

    • Allione consulting engineers limited

      Aug 2015 - Aug 2016
      Civil engineer

      Project: Pave Zambia 2000: Consulting services for the detailed engineering designs and supervision of the construction of urban roads using segmented/concrete paving block and cobblestone technology in western and southern provincesClient: Road Development Agency (RDA) funded by GRZ through the National Fund Agency (NRFA);Contract Sum: ZMW 30, 825, 244.00ExperienceProject Engineer for Allione Consulting Engineers on the Pave Zambia 2000 project in Southern Province of Zambia. He held the overall responsibility of the management and coordination of the progress of the project during the condition survey carried out on a total of 200km of urban district roads in 13 districts. His role included feasibility assessment of roads and supervision of all surveys and site works as required by the contract. Mr. Lungu was also key in representing the consultant in stake holder meetings and making descisions on site. Mr Lungu was responsible for the planning of the project execution of works and progress of project program. Other tasks included preparing of work schedules, and inception report. He was also one of the Pavement Engineer’s on the same project and took part in the Geometric Design of the surveyed urban roads using Civil 3D. He prepared the design report and took part in selection of design manuals and specifications.Mr Lungu was the Hydrology specialist and was responsible for the Rainfall analysis, Hydrology Modelling and development of catchment areas of 29 district locations for the Pave Zambia 2000 project. Show less

    • The university of zambia (unza)

      Mar 2016 - Jan 2019

      Higher Education Partnership for Sub-Sahara Africa (HEPSSA): implemented strategies in bridging the engineering industry to higher learning institutions. Key responsibilities included:• Responsible for the planning and organization of the project’s work package 4 activities• Responsible for recruitment and management of external personnel• Responsible for risk management• Responsible for resource scheduling and managementWas also responsible for the instruction on the use and application of GIS through a training workshop conducted for the University’s (UNZA) students. Show less

      • Project Manager/ GIS Training Instructor

        Jan 2017 - Jan 2019
      • Staff Development Fellow (SDF)

        Mar 2016 - Jan 2019
    • Lwsc

      Sept 2016 - Jan 2017
      Water network analysis engineer

      Experience: Build Lusaka Water Network using WaterCAD Software. Conduct Hydraulic Network Analysis for Lusaka Water Network.Provide technical support to GIS section and Asset Management Section.GIS Development and management for Water Network

    • Gauff gmbh & co. engineering kg

      Sept 2016 - Dec 2016
      Environmental specialist

      Project: National Urban Water Supply and Sanitation ProgrammeSmall Towns Water Supply and Sanitation programClient: Ministry of Local Government & HousingExperience: One of the Environmental Specialists whom assisted in project Strategic Social & Environmental Assessment (SESA) requirement of AfDB Bank. He was key in the field assessment and provided technical support for this assessment.

    • Stellenbosch university

      Jun 2017 - Jan 2018
      Tutor

      Demi-Lecturer in Strength of Materials and other Civil Engineering Courses.

    • Jckeg solutions ltd.

      Jan 2018 - Jan 2019
      Managing director
    • Usaid

      Feb 2019 - Dec 2019
      Project consultant

      Consulting services for the design and construction management of prefabricated clinics under the USAID-Discover Health Project for 35 No. sites in provinces including: Copperbelt, Lusaka, Central, North-Western, Western and Southern Provinces.

    • The university of zambia (unza)

      Mar 2019 - now

      University Lecturer and Researcher Technical Feasibility Study, and Social and Environmental Impact Assessment study for a Solar Powered Milling Plant Project valued at ZMW 25 000 000. Key activities included:• Condition survey and general technical feasibility study• Topographic survey and mapping using RTK Differential GPS and GIS software• Social Impact Assessment• Environmental Impact Assessment The project involved the collection of spatial demographic data and sampling of on-site facilities from selected households in Lusaka with the objective of quantification and characterization of the quality of faecal sludge. Responsible for the collection and organisation of the spatial-data collected. Also responsible for the digitisation of the spatial demographic data using GIS software.

      • University Lecturer

        Apr 2019 - now
      • Key Expert

        Jul 2019 - Dec 2019
      • Geographic Information Systems Consultant

        Mar 2019 - Dec 2019
    • Werobotics

      Apr 2019 - now
      Co founder zambia flying labs

      Co Founder of Zambia Flying Labs and one of pioneers in promoting a drone ecosystem in Zambia

    • Newtech consulting group

      Jan 2020 - Jan 2021
      Key consultant

      Was one of the consulting engineers in the preparation of detailed engineering designs and bidding documents for the identified infrastructure under the Transforming Landscapes for Resilience and Development Project for the Ministry of National Development Planning in Zambia, funded by World Bank. Infrastructure included Bulking Centers, Residential Spaces and Ablution blocks for 21 No. Sites in Zambia selected from Luapula, Muchinga and Northern Provinces of the country. Was also responsible for the evaluation of this assignment’s Geotechnical investigations and provide key expertise in providing remedies in design and construction of the warehouses under this project sited on very poor soil condition.Provided key technical expertise in the development of site plans and mapping of project area using CAD and GIS software referenced to ARC 1950. Show less

    • Allione consulting engineers limited

      Mar 2020 - Jul 2020
      Project and gis consultant/ drone survey and operations manager

      Supervision of the surveying and mapping of Lusaka’s Non-Motorized Traffic (NMT) project. Coordinated with Terravia Aerial services in carrying out drone mapping for 17 km x 0.2 km corridor.Mapping was completed using the integration of drone technology and GIS software.

    • Limgee solutions ltd.

      Jan 2021 - May 2023
      Director of operations
    • Luso robotics foundation

      Dec 2021 - now
      Co founder

      Co founder and Executive Director of Luso Robotics Foundation a locally powered not for profit company that is driven to be at the center of promoting Drone, Robotics, Technology & Innovation projects & activities in Zambia while reinventing STEM/STEAM Education using Drones

    • The world bank

      Mar 2022 - Feb 2024
      Infrastructure development engineer for world bank tralard project-luapula province~zambia

      Project Engineer responsible for multi million USD World Bank implementation of climate change resilient and/or adaptive development infrastructure and other works under project, in Luapula Province. Infrastructure include sustainable earth embankments in Chifunabuli, Kawambwa and Nchelenge; dredging and excavation of water transportation channels in Lunga; agro bulking ware houses in Nchelenge and Lunga; irrigation canals in Nchelenge and Kawambwa; and Integrated solar powered rice milling plants on Lunga islands. Show less

    • Deutsche gesellschaft für internationale zusammenarbeit (giz) gmbh

      Mar 2023 - Jun 2023
      Project consultant

      GIZ engaged consultant to provide upon demand advisory services in exploring the viability of selected options in improving solid waste management under Samfya Council. Scope included a problem and needs assessment, and development of priority measures with regards to:(a) Extension of waste collection services, considering also the collection of sorted recyclable waste from both serviced and attracted non-serviced households(b) Improvement in dump site management(c) Recycling industrialisation as viable option for the council Show less

    • Verdaia consulting ltd.

      Sept 2024 - now
      Co-founder & managing director

      Dr. Lungu is the Co-Founder & Managing Director of Verdaia Consulting Ltd. Verdaia Consulting Ltd. is a globally connected consulting firm founded in 2024 with a strategic presence in Zambia & the Netherlands. Specializing in Research, Development, & Consultancy, Verdaia Consulting Ltd. delivers innovative & sustainable solutions across Life & Health Sciences, Engineering, Climate Change & the Environment. The company earns its reputation for driving innovation & delivering impactful results through strategic partnerships & a commitment to sustainable development. Show less

    • Deutsche gesellschaft für internationale zusammenarbeit (giz) gmbh

      Sept 2024 - now
      Lead expert

      Lead Expert for baseline survey consultancy, under GIZ, for integration of informal waste collection to solid waste management in Mansa, Luapula Province. This was a research and development consultancy targeted at exploring strategies for successful implementation of the novel idea of integrated informal-formal waste management for recyclable waste as a focus.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Engineering practicing license

      Engineering registration board
      Jan 2020
    • Certificate in climate resilient infrastructure

      Ntu
      Jan 2019
    • Certificate for training in public transport

      Stellenbosch university
      Jan 2018
    • Certificate in mapping, database management and spatial applications using gis

      The university of zambia (unza)
      Jan 2014
    • Certificate in roads and pavement design construction and rehabilitation

      Macvon consulting and skills development pty ltd
      Jan 2015
    • Drone pilot certificate

      The world bank
      Jan 2019
    • Professional engineer certification

      The engineering institution of zambia (eiz)
      Jan 2020
    • Certificate in gis

      The university of zambia (unza)
      Jan 2018
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Dr. Kelvin Lungu A. PhD., MEng., BEng., REng., PEIZ
      Shortlisted in first round selection of 2020's Young World Engineers - Mar 2020 Ongoing research and development of integration of drone solutions in alleviation of Cholera and water borne diseases
    • Awarded to Dr. Kelvin Lungu A. PhD., MEng., BEng., REng., PEIZ
      African Drone Forum 2020 challenge top 10 finalist in Africa - 2020 Integrated drone technology and innovation solutions for solid waste management and poor sanitation
    • Awarded to Dr. Kelvin Lungu A. PhD., MEng., BEng., REng., PEIZ
      Top 60 Zambia Innovators Finalist-ZICTA 2019/2020 Edition - Sep 2019 Integrated technology solutions for autonomous crop health monitoring and spraying using Machine learning and drone technology
    • Awarded to Dr. Kelvin Lungu A. PhD., MEng., BEng., REng., PEIZ
      Beit Trust Postgraduate Scholarship Award The Beit Trust 2016 Beit Scholar
    • Awarded to Dr. Kelvin Lungu A. PhD., MEng., BEng., REng., PEIZ
      Best Graduating Student in Civil and Environmental Engineering Rankin 2016
    • Awarded to Dr. Kelvin Lungu A. PhD., MEng., BEng., REng., PEIZ
      Best Graduating Student with Cum laude (Distinction) University of Zambia School of Engineering 2016 Completed a second year running as best student School of Engineering from the University of Zambia
    • Awarded to Dr. Kelvin Lungu A. PhD., MEng., BEng., REng., PEIZ
      Best Fourth Year Student in Civil and Environmental Engineering Kafubu Water & Sewerage Company 2015
    • Awarded to Dr. Kelvin Lungu A. PhD., MEng., BEng., REng., PEIZ
      Best Fourth Year Student in Highway Engineering Zulu Burrow 2015
    • Awarded to Dr. Kelvin Lungu A. PhD., MEng., BEng., REng., PEIZ
      Best Graduating Male Academic Achievement Award University of Zambia School of Engineering Student Society (UZES) 2015
    • Awarded to Dr. Kelvin Lungu A. PhD., MEng., BEng., REng., PEIZ
      Second Best Third Year Student in Civil & Environmental Engineering Kiran Musonda & Associates Prize 2014
    • Awarded to Dr. Kelvin Lungu A. PhD., MEng., BEng., REng., PEIZ
      First Position in JETS Senior Quiz at National Level JETS of Zambia Aug 2008
    • Awarded to Dr. Kelvin Lungu A. PhD., MEng., BEng., REng., PEIZ
      First Position in JETS Senior Math Project at District Level JETS of Zambia May 2008
    • Awarded to Dr. Kelvin Lungu A. PhD., MEng., BEng., REng., PEIZ
      Third Position in JETS Senior Physics Project at Provincial Level JETS of Zambia Jun 2007
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Mentor

      Issued by The University Of Zambia (UNZA) on Jan 2021
      The University Of Zambia (UNZA)Associated with Dr. Kelvin Lungu A. PhD., MEng., BEng., REng., PEIZ
    • Business Mentor

      Issued by The University Of Zambia (UNZA) on Oct 2021
      The University Of Zambia (UNZA)Associated with Dr. Kelvin Lungu A. PhD., MEng., BEng., REng., PEIZ