• Aquaculture Economics
• Fisheries Extension and Development

• Fisheries Extension and Development,
• Fish Diseases and parasites,
• Research Methods,
• Fish Breeding and Hatchery Management.

• Aquaculture Economics,
• Consumer Behavior,
• Aquaculture and Fisheries Social Systems Research

Qualifications

BSc, Aquaculture and Fisheries Science, Bunda College of Agriculture, University of Malawi.

MSc.  Fisheries Science, Mzuzu University and Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (Sandwich programme), Malawi.

Area of Specialization

• Aquaculture fish nutrition and feed technology,
• Hatchery Management

Teaching Courses

• Aquaculture nutrition and feeding,
• Fish biology,
• General Aquaculture and hatchery management

Qualifications

B.Sc. (Hons, Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences), University of Namibia.
M.Sc. (Fisheries Resource Management), India.

Research interest

• Sexual dimorphism,
• Traditional and Geometric morphometrics in fish.

Teaching Courses

• Population Dynamics and Stock Assessment,
• Fisheries management,
• Freshwater Ecology,
• Introduction to Fisheries.

Qualifications

B.Ed. (University of Malawi, Chancellor College) with majors in Biology and Education
M.Sc. (University of Ghent, Belgium), with majors in Aquaculture, Fisheries, Limnology
PhD candidate, (Bunda College, Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources)

Area of Specialization

• Limnology,
• Fisheries,
• Aquaculture

Work Experience

10 years as lecturer, Mzuzu University; 4 years as Senior lecturer, Malawi College of Fisheries; 6 years as District Fisheries Officer for Nkhata Bay and Karonga; 4 years as Biology Secondary school teacher

Teaching Courses

• Limnology,
• Freshwater Ecology,
• Fisheries Management,
• Introduction to Fisheries.

Qualifications

• PhD :Aquaculture and Fisheries Science( University of Malawi – Bunda College)
• MSc : Aquaculture and Fisheries Science, University of Malawi – Bunda College and Rhodes University (RSA)
• BSc : Agriculture (Aquaculture and Fisheries Sciences), University of Malawi – Bunda College
• Cert: Project Management (African University- Zimbabwe)

Work Experience:

• 8 years in Rural community development
• 7 years of lecturing, research, supervision and outreach with more than 20 publications and more than 20 BSc, more than 15 MSc and more than 5 PhD supervision

Area of Specialization

• Bioeconomics,
• Population Dynamics
• Stock Assessment,
• Biostatistics and Research Methods

Teaching Courses

• Bioeconomics,
• Biostatistics and Research Methods,
• Fisheries Statistics,
• Population Dynamics and Stock Assessment,
• Fisheries management,
• Natural Resource Economics.

Areas of research interest

•  Bioeconomic modeling,
• Time series Modeling,
• Regression modeling,
• Value chain analysis

Brief Biography

Associate Professor Fanuel Kapute holds a PhD (Fish Quality Management), MSc (Aquaculture & Fisheries Science), BSc and Diploma (Agriculture) from the University of Malawi. Amongst many, his major responsibilities include: teaching, research, consultancy and outreach

DepartmentFisheries and Aquatic SciencesFacultyEnvironmental SciencesDesignationAssociate ProfessorEmail

fkapute@gmail.com, kapute.f@mzuni.ac.mw

Phone+265884487492Membership to Professional Bodies

• Assessor for the Malawi National Council for Higher Education (NCHE)

• Member of the International Institute of Fisheries Economics and Trade (IIFET)

• Member of the Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) Regulatory Committee in Malawi.

• National Ethics Committee (Mzuzu University) • Board Chairperson, Find Your Feet (FYF)

• Board member and Treasurer for the Morris Cerullo World Evangelism (MCWE)

• Journal Reviewer – Several

Publication (Articles/ Journals)

• Kapute, F. (2016). Sensory, Microbiological, Biochemical and Physico-chemical Assessment of Freshness and Quality of Fresh Lake Malawi Tilapia (Chambo) Stored in Ice. International Journal of Aquaculture, 6(19): 1-10. (doi: 10.5376/ija.2016.06.0019).
• Kapute, F., Likongwe, J., Kang’ombe, J. and Kiiyukia, C. (2013). Shelflife of whole fresh Lake Malawi tilapia (Oreochromis species – chambo) stored in ice. African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development 13(1):7138-7156.
• Kapute, F., Likongwe, J., Kang’ombe, J., Kiiyukia, C. and Mpeketula, P. (2012). Quality Assessment of Fresh Lake Malawi Tilapia (Chambo) Collected from Selected Local and Super Markets in Malawi. Internet Journal of Food Safety, 14:112-120.
• Kapute, F. (2011). Fish Quality and Processing. Manual for teaching in the Aquaculture and Fisheries Science BSc Programme. VDM Verlag. Berlin, Germany. ISBN 978-3-639-33844-7.
• Kapute, F. (2015). Quality & Risk Assessment of Whole Fresh Lake Malawi Tilapia (Chambo). Lambert Academic Publishing, 184 pages. ISBN 978-3-659-77276-4.
• Kapute, F. (2008). Fish Quality and Processing in Malawi: Responding to challenges through institutional capacity building. United Nations University Fisheries Training Programme (UNU-FTP) Final Project Report. Reykjavik, Iceland (2008). http://www.unuftp.is/static/fellows/document/fanue08prf.pdf
• Kapute, F., Likongwe, J., Valeta, J., Kang’ombe, J., Nagoli, J., Mbamba, D. and Sikawa, D. (2016). Growth performance of three tilapia fish species raised at varied pond sizes and water depths. International Journal of Fisheries and Aquaculture 8(8): 81-86. DOI: 10.5897/IJFA2016.0566.
• Kapute, F., Kaunda, E.K., Banda, M. and Morioka, S. (2008). Maturity, age and growth of Oreochromis karongae (Teleostei: Cichlidae) in Lakes Malawi and Malombe, Malawi. African Journal of Aquatic Science,33(1): 69–76.
• Mchazime, I. and Kapute, F. (2018). Sensory and nutrient quality of wild captured Oreochromis shiranus (Boulenger, 1897) stored at ambient temperature. International Food Research Journal, 25(1): 127 – 132.
• Kapile G. and Kapute, F. (2017). Nutritive value of sun dried and traditionally smoked Oreochromis shiranus (Boulenger, 1897) raised in earthen ponds. American Journal of Food and Nutrition 5(3): 106-109. doi: 10.12691/ajfn-5-3-5.
• Lipato, I. and Kapute, F. (2017). Nutritional quality of Barbus paludinosus (matemba) smoked using traditional and improved smoking methods. International Food Research Journal 24(4): 1507-1512.
• Sainani, H. and Kapute, F. (2017). Effect of cooking method on proximate and mineral composition of Lake Malawi Tilapia (Oreochromis karongae). African Journal of Food Agriculture Nutrition and Development, 17(4): 12589-12599. doi: 10.18697/ajfand.
• Katola, A. and Kapute, F. (2017). Nutrient composition of solar dried and traditionally smoked Oreochromis mossambicus (Peters, 1852). International Food Research Journal 24(5): 1986-1990.
• Banda, C., Kapute, F., Chirwa, E., Kondowe, B., Singini, W., Mzengereza, K. and Jere, B. (2017). Proximate composition of freshly caught tilapia from Chia Lagoon and Lake Malawi. Malawi Journal of Agriculture and Natural Resources 2(1): 8-11.
• Joram, A. and Kapute, F. (2016). Sensory evaluation of wild-captured and pond-raised Tilapias in Malawi. African Journal of Food Science 10(10): 238-242.
• Longwe, P. and Kapute, F. (2016). Nutritional Composition of Smoked and Sun dried Pond raised Oreochromis karongae (Trewavas, 1941) and Tilapia rendalli (Boulenger, 1896). American Journal of Food and Nutrition 4(6): 157-160. DOI:10.12691/ajfn-4-6-3.
• Goliat, C., Kapute, F. and Valeta, J. (2016). Effect of Prolonged Storage in Ice on Nutrient Composition and Quality of Whole Fresh Pond raised Tilapia Fish (Oreochromis shiranus). American Journal of Food and Nutrition, 4(5): 127-130. DOI:10.12691/ajfn-4-5-2.
• Makawa, Z., Kapute, F. and Valeta, J. (2014). Effect of delayed processing on nutrient composition, pH and organoleptic quality of pond raised Tilapia (Oreochromis shiranus) stored at ambient temperature. African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development 14(3): 8872-8884.
• Makwinja, R. and Kapute, F. (2016). Sensory Quality Analysis of Tilapia rendalli) (Boulenger, 1896) Fed on Varied Dietary Protein Levels. Discourse Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences, 4(1): 1-7.
• Makwinja, R., Kapute, F. and Kang’ombe, J. (2013). Effect of different dietary protein levels on growth, carcass composition and shelf life of Tilapia rendalli (Boulenger, 1896). Malawi Journal of Aquaculture and Fisheries 2(1): 32-35.
• Msusa N.C.J., Kapute F., Likongwe J.S., Sikawa D.C., and Mtethiwa A.H. (2016). Effect of sun-drying, smoking and salting on proximate composition of fresh fillets of Mcheni (Rhamphochromis species – Pisces: Cichlidae) from Lake Malawi, Malawi. International Journal of Aquaculture, 6(18): 1-5 (doi: 10.5376/ija.2016.06.0018).
• Makwinja, R., Kapute, F., Singini, W. and Zidana, H. (2015). Effect of dietary protein levels on ammonia concentration and growth of Tilapia rendalli (Boulenger, 1896), raised in concrete tanks. International Journal of Fisheries and Aquaculture 7: 178-184. DOI 10.5897/IJFA15.0505.
• Makwinja, R. and Kapute, F. (2015). Bio-economic evaluation of tank raised Tilapia rendalli (Boulenger, 1896) fed on varying dietary protein levels. Net Journal of Agricultural Science 3(3): 62-67.
• Makwinja, R., Kapute, F., Singini, W. and Zidana, H. (2015). Effects of varying dietary protein levels on development of gonads and nutrient reserves of tank raised Tilapia rendalli (Boulenger, 1896). Journal of Basic and Applied Research International, 10(2): 2395-3446.
• Msekiwa, M. and Kapute, F. (2011). Effect of organic and inorganic fertilizers on the growth of juvenile Oreochromis shiranus. Malawi Journal of Aquaculture and Fisheries 1(2): 16-20.
• Sawasawa, W., Kapute, F. and Mzengereza, K. (2016). Role of Women in Fish Processing at Msaka Beach in Mangochi District, Southern Malawi. International Journal of Marine Science, l.6(18): 1-8. 10.5376/ijms.2016.06.0018
• Msusa, N., Likongwe, J., Kapute, F., Mtethiwa, A. and Sikawa, D. (2017). Effect of processing method on proximate composition of gutted fresh Mcheni (Rhamphochromis species) (Pisces: Cichlidae) from Lake Malawi. International Food Research Journal 24(4): 1513-1518.
• Mzuza, M.K., Zhang, W., Kapute, F., and Selemani, J.R. (2017). Magnetic properties of sediments from the Pangani River Basin, Tanzania: Influence of lithology and particle size. Journal of Applied Geophysics, 10:1-12.
• Mzuza, M.K., Chapola, L., Kapute, F., Chikopa, I. and Gondwe, J. (2015). Analysis of the impact of aquatic weeds in the Shire River on generation of electricity in Malawi: a Case of Nkula Falls Hydro-Electric Power Station in Mwanza District, Southern Malawi. International Journal of Geosciences, 6:636-643 http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/ijg.2015.66051
• Zidana H., Phiri, F., Kapute, F., Ajiboye, O. and Singini, W. (2015). Effect of Stocking Density and Rearing Facility on Growth and Profitability of Tilapia rendalli Fry. International Journal of Aquaculture, 5(22): 1-5. 10.5376/ija.2015.05.0022
• Sinyangwe, B.G., Chirwa, E.R., Mzengereza, K., Kapute, F., Singini, W., Chirwa, B.B., Kondowe, B., Zidana, H. and Jere, B. (2017). Effect of Varying Dietary Protein Level and Stocking density on Growth Performance, Survival and Feed Utilization of African Catfish (Clarias gariepinus – Burchell, 1822). Insights in Aquaculture and Biotechnology, 1(2:9): 1-6.
• Mbamba, D., Mzengereza, K., Wales Singini, W., Kapute, F. and Zidana, H. (2016). Comparison of Spawning Rate between Wild and Improved Strain of Oreochromis shiranus (Boulenger, 1897). International Journal of Marine Science, 6(31): 1-7.
• Mzuza, M.K., Weiguo, Z., Chapola, L.S., Tembo, M. and Kapute, F. (2017). Determining sources of sediments at Nkula Dam in the Middle Shire River, Malawi, using mineral magnetic approach. Journal of African Earth Sciences, 126:23-32.
• Mzuza, M.K., Yudong, Y. and Kapute, F. (2014). Analysis of Factors Causing Poor Passing Rates and High Dropout Rates among Primary School Girls in Malawi. World Journal of Education, 4(1): 48-61. URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.5430/wje.v4n1p48
• Mzengereza, K., Singini, W., Msiska, O.V., Kapute, F., Kang’ombe, J. and Kamangira, A. (2016). Apparent Nutrient Digestibility of Plant Based Diets by Tilapia rendalli (Boulenger, 1896). Journal of Aquaculture Research and Development 7(1): 396. DOI:10.4172/2155-9546.1000396
• Mzengereza, K., Msiska, O.V., Kapute, F., Kang’ombe, J., Singini, W. and Kamangira, A. (2014). Nutritional value of locally available plants with potential for diets of Tilapia rendalli in pond aquaculture in Nkhata Bay, Malawi. Journal of Aquatic Research & Development 5(6): 265 1-6. DOI: 10 41722155-9546.1000265
• Nagoli, J., Valeta, J. and Kapute, F. (2013). Analysis of bio-resource utilization in integrated agriculture-aquaculture farming systems in Zomba district, southern Malawi. Malawi Journal of Aquaculture and Fisheries 2(1): 15-19.
• Haambiya, L., Matiya, G., Msukwa, A., Kapute, F., and Sikawa, D. (2013). Factors that influence effectiveness of local organizations in promoting community participation in artisanal fisheries management in Malawi: A case of Mbenji Island Fishery. Malawi Journal of Aquaculture and Fisheries 2(1): 1-7.
• Kubiriza, G.K., Madsen, H., Likongwe, J.S., Stauffer Jr. J.R., Kang’ombe, J. and Kapute, F. (2010). Effect of temperature on growth, survival and reproduction of Bulinus nyassanus (Smith, 1877) (Mollusca: Gastropoda) from Lake Malawi. African Zoology 45(2): 315-320.
• Kapute, F. (2018). The role of the Liwonde National Park in conserving fish species diversity in the upper Shire River, Malawi. Aquatic Ecosystem Health and Management Society (In Press)
• Msuku, L. and Kapute, F. (2018). Effect of smoking and sun drying on proximate composition of Diplotaxodon species (Ndunduma) from Lake Malawi, Malawi. African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development (In Press)
• Kaponda, P. and Kapute, F. (2018). Effect of delayed processing on sensory, organoleptic quality, nutrient composition and pH of fresh Engraulicypris sardella (Usipa) at ambient storage. International Food Research Journal (In Press)

 Conference Papers

• Kapute, F. (2015). Issues of Safety and Cross Border Fish Trade in Malawi. World Seafood Congress (WSC) 2015, Up-skilling for a Sustainable Future. 5^th – 9^th September, 2015. Grimsby, United Kingdom.
• Kapute, F. (2014). Introduction of New Fish Species for Improved Aquaculture Production in Malawi: Policy Implications for Fish Biodiversity Preservation and Management. In: Towards ecosystem based management of fisheries: what role can economics play? Proceedings of the seventeenth Biennial Conference of the International Institute of Fisheries Economics and Trade, July 7-11, Brisbane, Australia. Compiled by Ann L. Shriver and Melissa Errend.  International Institute of Fisheries Economics & Trade (IIFET), Corvallis, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/1957/53747
• Kapute, F. (2012). The Re-Birth of Traditional Fisheries Management. A Case Story of the Mbenji Island Community Based Natural Resource Management (CBNRM) on Lake Malawi (MALAWI). A Paper presented at the Environment and Sustainability Leadership Workshop Howick, Kwazulu Natal, South Africa, 7-9^th November 2012.
• Kapute, F., Likongwe, J.S., Kang’ombe, J., Mfitilodze, B. and Kiiyukia, C. (2012). Shelf life of whole Lake Malawi Tilapia (Chambo) stored in ice. Proceedings of the Biennial Meeting of the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM). 24-28^th September 2012. Imperial Beach Hotel, Entebbe, Uganda.
• Kapute, F., Likongwe, J.S., Kang’ombe, J., Mfitilodze, B. and Kiiyukia, C. (2010). Quality and risk assessment of Chambo in Malawi. Proceedings of the Biennial Meeting of the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM). 20-24^th September 2010. Imperial Beach Hotel, Entebbe, Uganda.
• Kapute, F., Kaunda, E., Banda, M. and Sinshuke, M. (2010). Maturity, age and growth of Oreochromis karongae (Teleostei: Cichlidae) in Lakes Malawi and Malombe, Malawi. Proceedings of the Biennial Meeting of the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM). 20-24^th September 2010. Imperial Beach Hotel, Entebbe, Uganda.
• Kapute, F. (2017). Chasing Malawi Fish: The irony of local fish scarcity vs. exports. The 2017 Malawi Fisheries and Aquaculture Symposium 22^nd to 24^th November 2017. Sun n Sand Holiday Resort, Mangochi. Malawi.
• Sawasawa, W., Singini, W., Kapute, F. and Mzengereza, K. (2017). Role of women in fish processing at Msaka Beach in Mangochi, Southern Malawi. The 2017 Malawi Fisheries and Aquaculture Symposium 22^nd to 24^th November 2017. Sun n Sand Holiday Resort, Mangochi. Malawi.
• Makwinja, R., Singini, W., Kaunda, E., Kapute, F. and M’balaka, M. (2017). Stochastic of Engraulicypris sardella (Gunther, 1896) Catch Assessment. The 2017 Malawi Fisheries and Aquaculture Symposium 22^nd to 24^th November 2017. Sun n Sand Holiday Resort, Mangochi. Malawi.
• Mbamba, D., Valeta, J., Harawa, D., Kapute, F. and Singini, W. (2017). Assessment of fish business model for small scale fish folks in Nkhotakota District, Malawi. The 2017 Malawi Fisheries and Aquaculture Symposium 22^nd to 24^th November 2017. Sun n Sand Holiday Resort, Mangochi. Malawi.
• Mbamba, D., Valeta, J., Harawa, D., Kapute, F. and Singini, W. (2017). Assessment of fish business model for small scale fish folks in Nkhotakota District, Malawi. The 2017 Malawi Fisheries and Aquaculture Symposium 22^nd to 24^th November 2017. Sun n Sand Holiday Resort, Mangochi. Malawi.
• Kapute, F. (2015). The role of the Liwonde National Park in conserving fish species diversity in the Upper Shire River, Malawi. The Great Lakes of the World (GLOW 8) Conference, Sun n Sand Hotel, Mangochi, Malawi – 24th to 27th March, 2015, Malawi.
• Kapute, F. (2015). Fish Kills in Lake Malawi. The Great Lakes of the World (GLOW 8) Conference, Sun n Sand Hotel, Mangochi, Malawi – 24th to 27th March, 2015, Malawi.
• Kapute, F. and Valeta, J. (2009). Status of fish farming in Chingale, Zomba district of southern Malawi. Agricultural research and Development (ARDEP) Proceedings, Bunda College of Agriculture, Lilongwe, Malawi.
• Kapute, F., Nagoli, J. and Valeta, J. (2009). Bio-resource utilization among fish farmers in Chingale, Zomba district of southern Malawi. Agricultural research and Development (ARDEP) Proceedings, Bunda College of Agriculture, Lilongwe, Malawi.
• Kapute, F. and Sikawa D. (2007). One-stop Information Shop for Aquaculture and Fisheries in Malawi. Paper presented at AFRIAMSLIC Conference at Riverside Hotel, Lilongwe, Malawi. 10^th to 13^th September, 2007.
• Kapute, F., Valeta, J., Nagoli, J., Likongwe, J., Kang’ombe J., Sikawa, D., Mbamba, D. and Mzanga K. (2011). Effect of pond size and water depth on performance of Tilapia in Chingale: The quest for small-scale commercial aquaculture design. Agricultural Research and Development (ARDEP) Annual Dissemination Seminar: 25^th to 27^th May 2011. Capital Hotel, Lilongwe, Malawi.
• Makawa, Z., Kapute, F. and Valeta, J. (2013). Effect of delayed processing on carcass nutrient composition, ph level and organoleptic taste of Oreochromis shiranus (cichlidae). Fisheries and Aquaculture Workshop, Sun’n’Sand Holiday Resort, Mangochi, Malawi
• Kang’ombe, J., Kapute, F., and Ntenjera, G. (2011). Nutrient analysis of locally available plant based feed ingredients used by Chingale fish farmers and their potential for fish feed development. Agricultural Research and Development (ARDEP) Annual Dissemination Seminar: 25^th to 27^th May 2011. Capital Hotel, Lilongwe, Malawi.
• Kang’ombe, J. and Kapute, F. (2009). Testing different natural diets in pond raised tilapia. Agricultural research and Development (ARDEP) Proceedings, Bunda College of Agriculture, Lilongwe, Malawi.
• Mwadzaangati, G.N., Jere, R.I., Kapute, F., Singini, W., Chirwa, E., Mzengereza, K. and Valeta, J. (2015). Factors influencing practice of floating island (Chimbowera) fishery on Lake Chilwa, Malawi. The Great Lakes of the World (GLOW 8) Conference, Sun n Sand Hotel, Mangochi, Malawi – 24th to 27th March, 2015, Malawi.
• Mzengereza K., Msiska O.V., Kapute F., Kang’ombe J., Singini W. and Kamangira A. (2015). Nutritional Value of Locally Available Plants with Potential for Diets of Tilapia rendalli in Pond Aquaculture in Nkhata Bay, Malawi. The Great Lakes of the World (GLOW 8) Conference, Sun n Sand Hotel, Mangochi, Malawi – 24th to 27th March, 2015, Malawi.
• Makwinja, R., Kapute., F., Kang’ombe, J. and Singini, W. (2014). Bio-economic evaluation of tank raised Tilapia rendalli (boulenger, 1896) fed on varying dietary protein levels, presented at 8th All Africa Conference on Animal Agriculture, Nairobi, Kenya – July 17^th-20^th, 2014
• Singini, W., Msiska, O.V., Kapute, F., Kasulo, V., Kang’ombe, J., Wilson Jere, W., Nyasulu, T., Mzengereza, K. & Kamangira, A. (2014). Development of quality and affordable fish feed for small scale fish farmers in Malawi. Research Application Summary pp: 407 – 413. Fourth RUFORUM Biennial Regional Conference 21 – 25 July 2014, Maputo, Mozambique.
• Kamangira, A., Singini, W., Kasulo, V., Jere, W.L. and Kapute, F. (2014). Profitability and consumer preference of pond raised fish among fish farmers and consumers in northern Malawi. Fourth RUFORUM Biennial Regional Conference Proceedings, 21^st to 25^th July, 2014. Maputo, Mozambique. Pages 291-298.
• Mzengereza, K., Singini, W., Msiska, O.V., Kang’ombe, J. and Kapute, F. (2014). Proximate Composition of potential plant feedstuffs for production of Tilapia rendalli in northern Malawi. Fourth RUFORUM Biennial Regional Conference Proceedings, 21^st to 25^th July, 2014. Maputo, Mozambique. Pages 347-350.
• Nalivata, P.C., Uta, J., Wiyo, K. and Kapute, F. (2013). UNIID Research in Malawi: Patterns of Higher Education Interaction. Universities, Innovation and Inclusive development (UNIID) in Africa Project Planning Workshop, 29^th April – 3^rd May 2013, Gaborone, Botswana.
• Nalivata, P.C., Uta, J., Wiyo, K. and Kapute, F. (2013). UNIID Research in Malawi: Case Studies – Selection Process. Universities, Innovation and Inclusive development (UNIID) in Africa Project Planning Workshop, 29^th April – 3^rd May 2013, Gaborone, Botswana.
• Kubiriza G., Likongwe J.S., Madsen H., Stauffer J.R., Kang’ombe J. and Kapute, F. (2007). Effect of Water Temperature on Survival, Growth and Reproductive Performance of the Medically Important Freshwater Snail Species of Lake Malawi, Bulinus nyassanus (Smith, 1877) (Mollusca: Gastropoda). Pp 259-261 RUFORUM 2. In: Idriss A.K., Mangison J. and Mloza Banda H. (Eds). Proceedings of the Bi-annual meetings of the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture. 23-27 April 2007. Mangochi, Malawi.
• Ndivayele, E., Kang’ombe, J., Nakhumwa, T., Kapute F., Maguza Tembo F. (2007). Growth Performance and Economic Returns of juvenile Tilapia rendalli raised in pond cages under different stocking densities: Bunda College Fish Farm, Malawi. Pp 125-128 RUFORUM 2. In: Idriss A.K., Mangison J. and Mloza Banda H. (Eds). Proceedings of the Bi-annual meetings of the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture. 23-27 April 2007. Mangochi, Malawi.

 Student Research Project Supervision

• PhD (1)
• MSc (14)
• BSc (50)

Some Development Projects

• Principal Investigator (Project Team Leader): Sustainable Environment and Enterprise Development for climate change adaptation in Fisheries (SEED-Fish) Project in Nkhotakota funded by the Norwegian government through the Programmes Coordinating Office (PCO), Bunda College, Malawi (2015-2017).
• Focal person: Aquaculture & Fisheries Science Africa Centre of Excellence (ACE) – Department of Fisheries Science, Mzuzu University.
• Team member: Global Environmental Facility (GEF) – Small Grants Program. Smart Fish Processing Technologies for Sustainable Natural Resources Utilization. Department of Fisheries Science, Mzuzu University, 2017 – 2018

Selected Professional Trainings

• • • Short course on Doctoral Supervision facilitated by Professor Jan Botha (University of Stellenbosch, RSA), College of Medicine, Blantyre, Malawi. 29^th February to 6^th March, 2016.
    • Training for Reviewers for the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE). Sunbird Livingstonia Beach Hotel, Salima, Malawi. 15^th to 17^th February, 2016.
    • Seminar on Value-added Aquatic Products Development and Market System – 28^th July – 17 August 2015, Freshwater Fisheries Research Center (FFRC), Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, Peoples Republic of China (2015).
    • Training in Communication Strategy. Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR), Bunda Campus, Lilongwe, Malawi – 9-10^th June, (2015).
    • Certificate in Fish Quality Management, United Nations University Fisheries Training Programme (UNU-FTP), Reykjavik, Iceland (2009).
    • Certificate in Technology and Management of Aquaculture, National Taiwan Ocean University (NTOU), Keelung, Taiwan (2003).
    • Certificate in Integrated Aquaculture/Agriculture Production and Management, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Rehovot, Israel (2005).
    • Certificate in Environmental Sustainability Management – High Profile Regional Leadership, SADC Regional Environmental Education Programme, Howick, Rep. of South Africa (2012).
    • Certificate in Fish Selective Breeding, GIFT (Genetically Improved Farmed Tilapia) Foundation Inc., Central Luzon State University, Munoz, Philippines (2001).
    • Training Course in Aquaculture Fish Hatchery Management, Fish Feeds and Feeding and Fish Processing. Lusaka, Zambia, 18^th to 24^th March 2018.
    • E-Certificate of Achievement in Research Methods: Thinking Scientifically. Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM)/University of Reading, Bunda College of Agriculture, Lilongwe, Malawi, September 2010.
    • Proposal writing workshop organized by the Regional Universities Forum For Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM), Bunda College of Agriculture, Lilongwe, Malawi, (2010).
    • Aquaculture Production Management Training, University of Stellenbosch, Cape Town, Rep. of South Africa (2007).
    • Module formulation for fish farmer training with Technical Entrepreneurial Vocational Training Authority (TEVETA), Blantyre, Malawi (2003).

Area of Specialization :

• General Fisheries & Aquatic Sciences majoring in Fish Processing and Quality Management