Dr Richard Nkhoma is a dynamic and highly driven Mechanical and Metallurgical Engineer with over 24 years of experience. Since February 2023, he has been the Head of the Engineering Department and he holds a PhD in Metallurgy, as well as Master’s and Honours degrees from the University of Pretoria, and a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Malawi, all in the field of Mechanical Engineering. His expertise spans operations management, lean manufacturing management, process engineering, and both mechanical and metallurgical engineering.
He excels in problem identification and solution generation, critical thinking and analysis, design and implementation, as well as machine installation, commissioning, and maintenance. Dr Nkhoma's extensive professional background includes working with companies in heavy armament manufacturing, machining, dairy manufacturing, fabrication and welding, and education. His multifaceted skill set and comprehensive knowledge make him an invaluable asset to the engineering field.
Some of his publications include:
1. R. C. K. Nkhoma, C. W. Siyasiya, and W. E. Stumpf, “Hot workability of AISI 321 and AISI 304 austenitic stainless steels,” Journal of Alloys and Compounds. Volume 595, doi: 10.1016/j.jallcom.2014.01.157, 15 May 2014, Pages 103–112.
2. R. C. K. Nkhoma, C. W. Siyasiya, and W. E. Stumpf, “Constitutive Modelling of Mill Loads during Hot Rolling of AISI 321 Austenitic Stainless Steel,” International Journal of Materials Research, http://www.hanser- elibrary.com/doi/abs/10.3139/146.111093,.doi: 10.3139/146.111093, Jun 2014.
3. R. C. K. Nkhoma, CW Siyasiya and WE Stumpf, “Hot Working Characteristics of AISI 321 in Comparison to AISI 304 Austenitic Stainless Steel”. The Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy: Ferrous and Base Metals Development Network Conference, 15 to 17 October 2012, Magaliesburg, South Africa, ISBN 978-1- 920410-33-9. (published conference proceeding - 2012)
4.Annan, K. A., Nkhoma, R., Siyasiya, C., & Mostert, R. (2021). Failure analysis of thin cast A357-T6 centre shell induced by casting defect. Materials Today: Proceedings.
5. Nkhoma, R., Annan, K. A., & Siyasiya, C. (2021). Effect of adding Cr, Ni and Mo on quench and temper microstructure and mechanical properties of a Si-Mn spring steel. Materials Today: Proceedings. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2021.09.395
6. Annan, K. A., Nkhoma, R. C., & Ngomane, S. (2021). Resistance spot welding of a thin 0.7 mm EN10130: DC04 material onto a thicker 2.4 mm 817M40 engineering steel. Journal of the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, 121(10), 549-556. http://dx.doi.org/10.17159/2411-9717/1597/2021
7. Ngonda, T., Nkhoma, R. and Falayi, T. (2023), "Work-integrated learning placement in engineering education: a comparative contextual analysis of public universities in Malawi, Namibia and South Africa", Higher Education, Skills and Work-Based Learning, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/HESWBL-02-2023-0040
8. Nkhoma, R., & Falayi, T. (2023). Reflections on the post COVID-19 teaching and learning: Lessons from the emergency transition to online learning at two African universities Tiyamike Ngonda Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa. International Journal of Education and Development using Information and Communication Technology, 19(1), 139-151.
9. Ngonda, T.; Nkhoma, R.; Ngonda, V. Perceptions of Solar Photovoltaic System Adopters in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Case of Adopters in Ntchisi, Malawi. Energies 2023, 16, 7350. https://doi.org/10.3390/en16217350
10. Nkhoma, R., Mwale, V. D., & Ngonda, T. (2024). Socioeconomic indicators and their influence on the adoption of renewable energy technologies in rural Malawi. International Journal of Energy Sector Management. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/IJESM-10-2023-0001
11. Mwale, V. D., To, L. S., Gogoda, C., Ngonda, T., & Nkhoma, R. (2024). Community resilience in Bondo community, Southern Malawi: balancing energy, water and biodiversity. International Journal of Energy Sector Management. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/IJESM-10-2023-0007
12.Ngonda, T., Nkhoma, R., & Falayi, T. (2024). Work-integrated learning placement in engineering education: a comparative contextual analysis of public universities in Malawi, Namibia and South Africa. Higher Education, Skills and Work-Based Learning, 14(1), 41-54. https://doi.org/10.1108/HESWBL-02-2023-0040
13. Nkhoma, R., Ngonda, T., Mwale, V. D., Falayi, T., & Siyasiya, C. (2024). Development of an efficient e-waste recycling and beneficiation method into separable precious metals. In E3S Web of Conferences (Vol. 505, p. 01036). EDP Sciences. http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202450501036
1. R. C. K. Nkhoma, C. W. Siyasiya, and W. E. Stumpf, “Hot workability of AISI 321 and AISI 304 austenitic stainless steels,” Journal of Alloys and Compounds. Volume 595, doi: 10.1016/j.jallcom.2014.01.157, 15 May 2014, Pages 103–112.
2. R. C. K. Nkhoma, C. W. Siyasiya, and W. E. Stumpf, “Constitutive Modelling of Mill Loads during Hot Rolling of AISI 321 Austenitic Stainless Steel,” International Journal of Materials Research, http://www.hanser- elibrary.com/doi/abs/10.3139/146.111093,.doi: 10.3139/146.111093, Jun 2014.
3. R. C. K. Nkhoma, CW Siyasiya and WE Stumpf, “Hot Working Characteristics of AISI 321 in Comparison to AISI 304 Austenitic Stainless Steel”. The Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy: Ferrous and Base Metals Development Network Conference, 15 to 17 October 2012, Magaliesburg, South Africa, ISBN 978-1- 920410-33-9. (published conference proceeding - 2012)
4.Annan, K. A., Nkhoma, R., Siyasiya, C., & Mostert, R. (2021). Failure analysis of thin cast A357-T6 centre shell induced by casting defect. Materials Today: Proceedings.
5. Nkhoma, R., Annan, K. A., & Siyasiya, C. (2021). Effect of adding Cr, Ni and Mo on quench and temper microstructure and mechanical properties of a Si-Mn spring steel. Materials Today: Proceedings. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2021.09.395
6. Annan, K. A., Nkhoma, R. C., & Ngomane, S. (2021). Resistance spot welding of a thin 0.7 mm EN10130: DC04 material onto a thicker 2.4 mm 817M40 engineering steel. Journal of the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, 121(10), 549-556. http://dx.doi.org/10.17159/2411-9717/1597/2021
7. Ngonda, T., Nkhoma, R. and Falayi, T. (2023), "Work-integrated learning placement in engineering education: a comparative contextual analysis of public universities in Malawi, Namibia and South Africa", Higher Education, Skills and Work-Based Learning, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/HESWBL-02-2023-0040
8. Nkhoma, R., & Falayi, T. (2023). Reflections on the post COVID-19 teaching and learning: Lessons from the emergency transition to online learning at two African universities Tiyamike Ngonda Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa. International Journal of Education and Development using Information and Communication Technology, 19(1), 139-151.
9. Ngonda, T.; Nkhoma, R.; Ngonda, V. Perceptions of Solar Photovoltaic System Adopters in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Case of Adopters in Ntchisi, Malawi. Energies 2023, 16, 7350. https://doi.org/10.3390/en16217350
10. Nkhoma, R., Mwale, V. D., & Ngonda, T. (2024). Socioeconomic indicators and their influence on the adoption of renewable energy technologies in rural Malawi. International Journal of Energy Sector Management. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/IJESM-10-2023-0001
11. Mwale, V. D., To, L. S., Gogoda, C., Ngonda, T., & Nkhoma, R. (2024). Community resilience in Bondo community, Southern Malawi: balancing energy, water and biodiversity. International Journal of Energy Sector Management. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/IJESM-10-2023-0007
12.Ngonda, T., Nkhoma, R., & Falayi, T. (2024). Work-integrated learning placement in engineering education: a comparative contextual analysis of public universities in Malawi, Namibia and South Africa. Higher Education, Skills and Work-Based Learning, 14(1), 41-54. https://doi.org/10.1108/HESWBL-02-2023-0040
13. Nkhoma, R., Ngonda, T., Mwale, V. D., Falayi, T., & Siyasiya, C. (2024). Development of an efficient e-waste recycling and beneficiation method into separable precious metals. In E3S Web of Conferences (Vol. 505, p. 01036). EDP Sciences. http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202450501036