Chairperson: Prof. Isnel Rodríguez González
The mandate of the department is to equip agricultural engineering students with mechanical, environmental, and technological knowledge relevant to the agricultural engineering profession in the 21st century. Research has shown that agricultural engineers face challenges in developing climate-smart farming systems, managing environmental problems such as soil degradation, water scarcity, and food insecurity, as well as addressing contemporary mechanization and sustainable energy challenges; hence the need to establish this department. Graduates from the Agricultural Engineering department are competent in applied research, innovative engineering design, and critical problem-solving.
Vision
To be the premier centre for technopreneurial innovation in Agricultural and Grain Milling Engineering, driving sustainable agroindustrialization and food security through transformative engineering solutions in Zimbabwe.
Mission
To produce impactful, technopreneurial engineers through science driven teaching, research, and community engagement; creating industry relevant technologies that enhance agricultural productivity, post harvesting value addition, and socioeconomic transformation.
Values
- Integrity and professionalism
- Student centred innovativeness
- Collaborative teamwork
- Commitment to excellence and diversity
Programmes on offer
BSc Honours Degree Agricultural Engineering
BSc Honours Degree in Milling Engineering
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- BSc Honours Degree Agricultural Engineering
Normal Entry:
At least five Ordinary Level subjects including English Language, Physical Science or Physics and Mathematics with grade C or better. A minimum of two Advanced level passes in Mathematics or Physics or their equivalents and any one science subject as follows: Biology, Agriculture, Geography, Chemistry, Technical Graphics and Food Science.
Special Entry:
Candidates who hold a National Diploma in education with specializations in Physics/Mathematics/Agriculture. Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Surveying, Mechanical Engineering or any other relevant Diploma recognized by Senate for this purpose, may, on the recommendation of the Department and subject to the approval of Senate, be admitted to the first year of the degree programme provided that he/she has attained an approved standard of performance in his/her diploma course.
- BSc Honours Degree in Milling Engineering
Normal Entry: at least two passes at A Level or their recognized equivalents: one in
Mathematics or Physics and the other from any of ‘A’ Level Chemistry or Technical
Graphics or Geography or Biology or Agriculture or Food Science; Number of points at ‘A’ level are decided from time to time. Have 5 ‘O’ Level passes including Science, English Language and Mathematics passed with at least a grade C.
Special Entry: National diploma in Process Engineering, in Mechanical Engineering, in Mechanical Engineering. Higher National Diploma in Process Engineering and in Milling Engineering.
Mature Entry: at least 25 years of age with relevant general qualifications and at least 5 years’ working experience in the field of Milling.
Departmental staff
Professor. Góngora Levya Ever
Professor. Luis W. Hernandez González
MSc. Divene Maodzeka
MSc. McDonald Muronda
MSc. Patricia Matsika
Eng. Billie Chulu
