Mr. Constant Chuma

Mr. Constant Chuma

Lecturer - Applied Physics

Website
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Constant-Chuma/publications

https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=list_works&hl=en&hl=en&user=5P6pVA0AAAAJ

Qualifications
• Master of Science in Geophysics: August 2009 - June 2011: National University of Science and Technology, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
• Postgraduate Diploma in Remote Sensing and GIS: January 2012 - October 2012: Africa Regional Centre for Space Science and Technology Education English (Affiliated to the United Nations). Obafemi Awolowo University Campus, Ile-Ife, Nigeria.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education: March 2010 - November 2010: National University of Science and Technology, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
• Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Applied Physics: April 2002-May 2006: National University of Science and Technology, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe,

Taught Courses
o Instrumentation Physics,
o Electricity and magnetism
o Industrial Physics,
o Mechanics and Relativity,
o Digital Electronics,
o Experimental Physics,
o Industrial Instrumentation I and II
o Instrumentation and Control Technology
o Physics of Geomatics I and II
o Global Positioning Systems,
o Soil Mechanics,
o Physical Geology
• Remote Sensing I and II
• Remote Sensing
• Geographical Information Systems
• Geographical Information Systems for Urban Planners
• Geo-electric and EM Exploration Methods,
• Gravity and Magnetic Exploration Methods

ORCID
https://orcid.org/my-orcid?orcid=0000-0002-7324-8192

Google scholar
https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=list_works&hl=en&hl=en&user=5P6pVA0AAAAJ

Field of Specialization
Geophysics and Space Science

Research
Hydrogeology

Selected Publication
1. Chuma, C., Hlatywayo, D.J and Midzi, V. (2020). Spatial Analysis of the Structural Lineaments and Tectonics of Bulawayo Area in Zimbabwe with Repercussions for Hydrogeological Characteristics of the Crystalline Basement Aquifers. International Research in Environment, Geography and Earth Science Vol.1. Book Publisher International. Print ISBN Number: 978-93-89562-86-6, E ISBN Number: 978-93-89562-87-3. https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/ireges/v1
2. Muchingami, I, Chuma, C, Hlatywayo, D.J, Gumbo, M, Mashingaidze, R.T., 2019. Approaches to groundwater exploration and resource evaluation in the crystalline basement aquifers of Zimbabwe. Hydrogeology Journal, Springer Berlin Heidelberg, pp 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10040-019-01924-1
3. Chuma, C, Hlatywayo, D.J & Midzi, V (WAT Modelling of the potential runoff and recharge of the Bulawayo catchment. Springer Nature - 3rd International Conference on African Large River Hydrology. May 6th – 9th , 2018 in Algiers, Algeria. www.friend2018.ensh.dz

4. Monzon, T Chow, P Guthrie, Z Lu, C Chuma, H He, S Kuzkov Methods for promoting knowledge exchange and networking among young professionals in the aerospace sector—IAF׳s IPMC workshop 2013 insights, Acta Astronautica 118, 123-129. http://dx.doi:10.1016/j.actaastro.2015.10.006.

5. Chuma, C and Hlatywayo, D. J and (2013) Geospatial Analysis of the Aquiferous Potential Zones in the Crystalline Basement of Bulawayo Metropolitan Area, Zimbabwe. 64th International Astronautical Congress 2013, Beijing, China. http://www.iac2013 IAC-13-B5.1.1

6. Chuma, C, Hlatywayo, D. J, Zulu, Z, Muchingami, I, Mashingaidze, R.T and Midzi, V (2013) Modelling the Subsurface Geology and Groundwater Occurrence of the Matsheumhlope Low Yielding Aquifer in Bulawayo Urban, Zimbabwe, Canadian Center of Science and Education, Journal of Geography and Geology, Vol. 5, No. 3, pp 158-175. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/jgg.v5n3p158

7. Chuma, C, Orimoogunje, O.I.O, Hlatywayo, D.J & Akinyede, O. J. (2013) Application of Remote Sensing and Geographical Information Systems in Determining the Groundwater Potential in the Crystalline Basement of Bulawayo Metropolitan Area, Zimbabwe. Scientific Research, Advances in Remote Sensing Journal, Vol.2, 149-161 http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/ars.2013.22019

8. Muchingami, I, Hlatywayo, J. D. Nel J.M. & Chuma, C. (2012) Electrical resistivity survey for groundwater investigations and shallow subsurface evaluation of the basaltic-greenstone formation of the urban Bulawayo aquifer, Journal for Physics and Chemistry of the Earth 50–52, pp.44–51 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.pce.2012.08.014

9. Constant Chuma, SENET Engineering (SENE, Appropriate Process Technology (APT), Peacocke, Simpson & Associates (Pvt) Ltd, Blonton Management Consultants CAE Mining Africa (CAE, Groundwater Development Consultants (GWDC) and BUMIRA Environmental Consultants (Bumira), 2015. Implementation study Report RHA Tungsten Project Zimbabwe. RHA Tungsten (Pvt) Limited. https://www.investegate.co.uk/premier-african-min/rns/rha-tungsten-project-implementation-study-complete/201501280700073155D/

10. Hydrogeological assessment of the water resources of Arcadia Mine and its environs, Zimbabwe. Arcadia Lithium Project Updated Definitive Feasibility Study. 2016. https://www.prospectresources.com.au/sites/default/files/asx-announcements/6959475.pdf


Publications
• Chuma, C. (2017). Groundwater assessment and utilization in Zimbabwe. 2nd Water Indaba. 13 December 2017, Gwanda, Zimbabwe
• Chuma, C, Hlatywayo, D. J and Midzi, (2017). Hydrological modelling of the potential surface runoff and recharge of the Bulawayo catchment: An integrated approach. 5th China-Africa Water Forum Conference. 31 July-02 August 2017, Elephant Hills Hotel, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
• Chuma, C, Hlatywayo, D. J, Midzi, V Muchingami, I, Mashingaidze, R.T and Gumbo, M. (2017). Characterisation of groundwater and subsurface structures in the Bulawayo crystalline basement aquifer and its vulnerability to contaminant transport. 5th China-Africa Water Forum Conference. 31 July-02 August 2017, Elephant Hills Hotel, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
• Chuma, C. (2017). 2017 Overview of karst in Zimbabwe: A case study of Chinhoyi Caves and other potential sites. IRCK International Training Course on Karst Hydrogeology, Environmental Geology and Ecological Geology, 16-30 July 2017 Kunming, China.
• Gumbo, M., Chuma, C, Hlatywayo D.J, Muchingami, I, and Mashingaidze R.T. Geomagnetic and Geoelectric investigations applied to the near surface in Montrose. 5th China-Africa Water Forum Conference. 31 July - 02 August 2017 Elephant Hills Hotel, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
• Chuma, C, Hlatywayo, D. J, Midzi, V Muchingami, I, Mashingaidze, R.T and Gumbo, M. (2016) Exploration of groundwater in crystalline basement aquifers and Kalahari aquifers. 1st Water Indaba: 13 July 2016, Cresta Churchill Hotel, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
• Chuma, C, Hlatywayo, D. J, Midzi, V Muchingami, I, Mashingaidze, R.T and Gumbo, M. (2016) A comparison of crystalline basement aquifers and Kalahari aquifers in exploration of groundwater occurrence in Zimbabwe. RIO-SET, 2016: 21-28. August 2016, NUST, Bulawayo.
• Chuma, C, Hlatywayo, D. J, Midzi, V Muchingami, I, Mashingaidze, R.T and Gumbo, M. (2015) Assessing the aquifer potential and its vulnerability to contamination using electrical resistivity and infiltration techniques in Bulawayo. 3rd NUST Annual Research Day, 31 July 2015, NUST Council Chamber, Bulawayo.
• Chuma, C, Hlatywayo, D. J and Midzi, V (2014) Spatial Analysis of the Regional Structural Lineaments and Regional Tectonics of South-Western Zimbabwe. 9th Annual Africa Array Workshop: 19-31 January 2014. School of Geosciences University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.
• Muchingami I., Hlatywayo D. J., Chuma C., and M. Gumbo (2014). Groundwater exploration and resource utilization in crystalline basement aquifers of Zimbabwe. Proceedings of the second International symposium on sustainable utilization of water resources in developing countries , Guilin, China, 26 – 28 October 2014.
• Chuma, C, Hlatywayo, D. J and Midzi, V (2014) Spatial Analysis of the Regional Structural Lineaments and Regional Tectonics of South-Western Zimbabwe. 9th Annual AfricaArray Workshop: 19-31 January 2014. School of Geosciences University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.
• Chuma, C, Hlatywayo, Muchingami, I, Mashingaidze, R.T. (2013). Building a Resource Base for Assessing the Ground Water Occurrence and Potential Contaminant Transport Mechanisms of the Bulawayo Urban Aquifer. Scientific Reference Group Meeting, International Science Programme (ISP), co-hosted Uppsala University and National University of Science and Technology, 11-13 September 2013, NUST, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe