Lecturer

Emmanuel Ndala

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE:

Emmanuel Ndala is a skilled and results-driven professional with a strong background in solar energy and industrial engineering. With hands-on experience leading both national and private solar projects, he has developed a solid reputation for delivering sustainable and innovative energy solutions across diverse sectors. Emmanuel holds formal qualifications in Solar Energy and Industrial Engineering, equipping him with the technical expertise and strategic insight to manage complex energy systems from design through implementation.

His portfolio includes involvement in large-scale national solar and renewable energy initiatives, where he contributed to the planning, installation, and maintenance of solar infrastructure. Additionally, he has successfully executed private sector projects, offering tailored solar solutions to meet unique client needs. Emmanuel is passionate about promoting clean energy and committed to driving progress toward a more sustainable future through engineering excellence and renewable energy integration.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS:

  • Amity University Haryana, India – Master of Technology Solar and Alternative Energy
  • Harare Institute of Technology – Bachelor of Technology (Hons) Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
  • Harare Institute of Technology – Certificate in Teaching Methodologies in Higher and Tertiary Education
  • National Intitute of Solar Energy (Nise), India – Designing Of Concentrated Solar Thermal and Solar Water Heating Systems

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:

  • ZIE , REAZ

BOARD MEMBERSHIPS:

  • Sondar Technologies – Director

 TEACHING AREAS:  

  • Energy policy and framework
  • Electrical circuitry
  • Applied mechanics
  • Dynamics
  • Financial evaluation
  • Economic analysis
  • Engineering cost estimation
  • Renewable energy project management
  • Solar PV
  • Solar thermal

RESEARCH AREAS:

  • Semiconductor technologies
  • Solar pv
  • Solar thermal in agriculture
  • Solar thermal in electrical power generation
  • Solar thermal in cooling systems
  • Concentrated solar power
  • Energy storage systems
  • Wind solar hybrids
  • Bioenergy with carbon capture
  • Renewable energy policy regulation
  • Energy access and poverty alleviation
  • Life cycle assessment of renewable energy systems

LIST OF PUBLICATIONS IN PEER REVIEWED JOURNALS

  • Tatenda Kanyowa, Emmanuel Ndala, Garikayi V. Nyakujara, Umakanto Sahoo, Subhra Das. A Paper on the Testing Procedures and Protocols for Concentrated Solar Thermal Technologies, (International Journal of Engineering Science and Computing, Volume 7 Issue No.11, 2017)
  • Tatenda Kanyowa, Garikayi V. Nyakujara, Emmanuel Ndala, Subhra Das., Performance analysis of Scheffler dish type solar thermal cooking system cooking 6000 meals per day, solar energy, Elsevier ,2022.
  • Kudzanayi Chiteka, Tendaishe Munetsiwa, Garikayi V. Nyakujara, Emmanuel Ndala, Techno-economic optimization of a standalone solar PV battery energy storage system: A metaheuristic approach, international journal of renewable energy technology, Inderscience, 2022
  • Nicholas Tayisepi, Emmanuel Ndala, Portia Mupfumira, Garikayi V. Nyakujara, Oscar Gwatidzo, Miccurrie D Hudube, Analysis of surface roughness, micro hardness transition and specific energy use relationship during the outside turning of grade 5 titanium alloy, Ti6Al4V, using cabide tipped tools on a cnc lathe. International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology
  • Nicholas Tayisepi, Albert Nkulumo Moyo, Godfrey Tigere, Oscar Gwatidzo, Winnie Mutenhabundo, Emmanuel Ndala, Lovelace Makakatanwa Wagoneka, Taguchi full factorial design of experiments optimization of cutting parameters for energy efficiency and surface roughness during the dry turning of EN19 material, World Journal of Engineering and Technology 2024
  • Andrew Z. Borerwe, Portia Mupfumira, Emmanuel Ndala, Effects of drill pipe length and weight on bit on lateral and longitudinal vibrations I-Manager’s Journal On Mechanical Engineering
  • Tayisepi, A.N Mnkandla, G. tigere, O Gwatidzo, L.M Wagoneka, E. Ndala, Optimisation of Cutting Parameters in Dry Turning of EN19 Steel Material, Engineering research: Pesperctives on Recent Advances Vol 5,2025 page 166-191

 CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

  • Nyamapfene T, Ndala E, Chiteka K. Prediction and optimization of surface roughness in machine using response surface methodology. ZIE 10th BIENNIAL congress, 2019.
  • M Matende , K Chiteka , E ndala, Optimization of the minimum quantity of lubricant in turning of brass using Taguchi method, ZIE 10th BIENNIAL congress, 2019.

CONSULTANCIES CONDUCTED

  • Bakers inn Apprenticeship induction programme 2023
  • Principal consultant – Sondar Technologies private limited
  • Consultant Solar systems Engineer – Horizon solar systems
  • Solar and renewable energy training for the following organisations:

SNV , YOUNG AFRICA , DIALOGUE ON SHELTER TRUST , SAT,