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PROFILE FOR WILFRED KADEWA – ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST IN ESM DEPARTMENT, AND DEAN OF FACULTY OF NATURAL RESOURCES, LUANAR

Contact Details

Email: kadewa@bunda.luanar.mw
Extension: 1167
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PhD Applied Environmental Sciences, Cranfield University, United Kingdom, 2010 MSc Environmental Sciences, University of Malawi, Chancellor College, Malawi, 2001 BSc Chemistry, University of Malawi, Chancellor College, Malawi, 1999

Background

Dr Wilfred Kadewa is an environmental pollution and resource management specialist and senior lecturer in the Environmental Sciences Department and he holds a PhD from Cranfield University. His expertise is in mechanistic understanding of processes as applied to water, wastewater treatment, and water and soil remediation technologies and relationships between water, sanitation, soil and climate change. Current research projects include activities on climate predictions - impacts and adaptations; water recycling (grey and black water); ecological sanitation and environmental health; and biochemical pollution of water resources.

MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

Chartered Institute of Waste Management (CIWM) - CIWM member (2006 to date) International Water Association (IWA) - Member (2008 to date) International Solid Wastes Association (ISWA) – Member (2009 to date) Wildlife and Environmental Society of Malawi (WESM) – Member (2001 to date)

SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH REVIEWS

2013Scientific reviewer for IWA-Lisbon 2014 International World Water Congress and conference
2012Thematic reviewer for water and Africa chapters of the Global EnvironmentalOutlook Report by
United Nations Environmental Programme
2011 Scientific reviewer for IWA-Busan 2012 International World Water Congress and conference

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS AND CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS

Kumwenda, S., Msefula, C, Kadewa, W. (2014). “Factors that lead to pathogen die-off in ecological sanitation latrines. Are they the same in different places?” 37th WEDC International Conference, Hanoi, Vietnam , 2014 Kadewa, W.W.; Pawlett, M.; Jeffrey, P. J.; Jefferson, B. (2012). “Characterisation of microbial dynamics in constructed wetland beds used for grey water treatment” National Research Dissemination Conference. 16 – 18 May 2012, Cross Roads Hotel, Lilongwe, Malawi. Kadewa, W.W.; Le Corre, K.; Pidou, M.; Jeffrey, P. J.; Jefferson, B. (2010). “Evaluation of treatment performance and microbial composition in shallow bed planted and unplanted constructed wetlands for grey water treatment.” 12th International Conference on Constructed Wetlands for Water Pollution Control. 4 – 8 October 2010, Venice, Italy, p495 - 501. Kadewa, W.W.; Le Corre, K.; Pidou, M.; Jeffrey, P. J.; Jefferson, B. (2010) "Comparison of grey water treatment performance by a cascading sand filter and a constructed wetland." Water Science and Technology. 62(7), 1471-1478. Kadewa, W.W.; Le Corre, K.; Pidou, M.; Jeffrey, P. J.; Jefferson, B. (2009). “Evaluation of a novel cascading shallow bed constructed sand filter for grey water treatment” 7th International Conference on Water Reuse & Reclamation, 21 – 25 September 2009, Brisbane, Australia. Mumba, P. P.; Chibambo, B. Q.; Kadewa, W. (2008), "A comparison of the levels of heavy metals in cabbage irrigated with reservoir and tap water." International Journal of Environmental Research, 2(1), 61-64. Knops, G.; Pidou, M.; Kadewa, W.; Soares, A.; Jeffrey, P.; Jefferson, B. (2007), "Reuse of urban water: Impact of product choice", In Dangerous Pollutants (Xenobiotics) in Urban Water Cycle, Springer Netherlands, p.13-22. Chimwaza, B.; Mumba, P. P.; Moyo, B. H. Z.; Kadewa, W. (2006), "The impact of farming on river banks on water quality of the rivers", International Journal of Science and Technology, 2(4), p.353-358. Phiri, O.; Mumba, P. P.; Moyo, B. H. Z.; Kadewa, W. (2005), "Assessment of the impact of industrial effluents on water quality of receiving rivers in urban areas of Malawi", International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 2(3), p.237-244. Kadewa, W. W.; Henry, E. M.; Masamba, W. R. M.; Kaunda, C. C. (2001). “Impact of sewage sludge application to horticulture: A case study of the city of Blantyre”, Proceedings of the first Chancellor College Research Dissemination Conference. Zomba, Malawi, p291.

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT