
Timeline
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 - 2015Bachelor of engineering (beng) civil engineering distinctionActivities and Societies: President of the University's School of Engineering Student's Association (UZES)

Hillcrest national technical high school
2006 - 2008GceActivities and Societies: School Prefect, President of the Math Club & Vice President of JETS Club 7 Distinctions 1 Merit

The university of zambia
2021 - 2024Doctor of philosophy - phd civil engineeringSupervisors: Dr. Chabota Kaliba and Prof. Erastus Mwanaumo

St. canisius secondary school
2004 - 2005Gce grade 9Activities and Societies: Treasurer of the JETS Club

Stellenbosch university/universiteit stellenbosch
2017 - 2019Master of engineering (meng) civil engineering
Experience

The university of zambia
Oct 2014 - Oct 2016Teaching assistant, tutor, and software training demonstratorWas 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 2016Civil engineerProject: 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
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The university of zambia (unza)
Mar 2016 - Jan 2019Higher 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 2019Staff Development Fellow (SDF)
Mar 2016 - Jan 2019

Lwsc
Sept 2016 - Jan 2017Water network analysis engineerExperience: 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 2016Environmental specialistProject: 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 2018TutorDemi-Lecturer in Strength of Materials and other Civil Engineering Courses.

Jckeg solutions ltd.
Jan 2018 - Jan 2019Managing director
Usaid
Feb 2019 - Dec 2019Project consultantConsulting 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.
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The university of zambia (unza)
Mar 2019 - nowUniversity 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 - nowKey Expert
Jul 2019 - Dec 2019Geographic Information Systems Consultant
Mar 2019 - Dec 2019

Werobotics
Apr 2019 - nowCo founder zambia flying labsCo Founder of Zambia Flying Labs and one of pioneers in promoting a drone ecosystem in Zambia

Newtech consulting group
Jan 2020 - Jan 2021Key consultantWas 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 2020Project and gis consultant/ drone survey and operations managerSupervision 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 2023Director of operations
Luso robotics foundation
Dec 2021 - nowCo founderCo 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 2024Infrastructure development engineer for world bank tralard project-luapula province~zambiaProject 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
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Deutsche gesellschaft für internationale zusammenarbeit (giz) gmbh
Mar 2023 - Jun 2023Project consultantGIZ 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 - nowCo-founder & managing directorDr. 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
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Deutsche gesellschaft für internationale zusammenarbeit (giz) gmbh
Sept 2024 - nowLead expertLead 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 boardJan 2020
Certificate in climate resilient infrastructure
NtuJan 2019
Certificate for training in public transport
Stellenbosch universityJan 2018.webp)
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 ltdJan 2015
Drone pilot certificate
The world bankJan 2019.webp)
Professional engineer certification
The engineering institution of zambia (eiz)Jan 2020.webp)
Certificate in gis
The university of zambia (unza)Jan 2018
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Dr. Kelvin Lungu A. PhD., MEng., BEng., REng., PEIZShortlisted 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., PEIZAfrican 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., PEIZTop 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., PEIZBeit Trust Postgraduate Scholarship Award The Beit Trust 2016 Beit Scholar
- Awarded to Dr. Kelvin Lungu A. PhD., MEng., BEng., REng., PEIZBest Graduating Student in Civil and Environmental Engineering Rankin 2016
- Awarded to Dr. Kelvin Lungu A. PhD., MEng., BEng., REng., PEIZBest 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., PEIZBest Fourth Year Student in Civil and Environmental Engineering Kafubu Water & Sewerage Company 2015
- Awarded to Dr. Kelvin Lungu A. PhD., MEng., BEng., REng., PEIZBest Fourth Year Student in Highway Engineering Zulu Burrow 2015
- Awarded to Dr. Kelvin Lungu A. PhD., MEng., BEng., REng., PEIZBest 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., PEIZSecond Best Third Year Student in Civil & Environmental Engineering Kiran Musonda & Associates Prize 2014
- Awarded to Dr. Kelvin Lungu A. PhD., MEng., BEng., REng., PEIZFirst Position in JETS Senior Quiz at National Level JETS of Zambia Aug 2008
- Awarded to Dr. Kelvin Lungu A. PhD., MEng., BEng., REng., PEIZFirst Position in JETS Senior Math Project at District Level JETS of Zambia May 2008
- Awarded to Dr. Kelvin Lungu A. PhD., MEng., BEng., REng., PEIZThird 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
Associated with Dr. Kelvin Lungu A. PhD., MEng., BEng., REng., PEIZBusiness Mentor
Issued by The University Of Zambia (UNZA) on Oct 2021
Associated with Dr. Kelvin Lungu A. PhD., MEng., BEng., REng., PEIZ
Languages
- enEnglish
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