Dr. Maideyi Meck

Qualifications:

PhD. Environmental Science- (Geology) (University of Botswana) 2011. M.Phil. Environmental Geochemistry (University of Zimbabwe) 2004. B.Sc Special Honours in Geology (University of Zimbabwe)-1994 B.Sc General in Geology and Statistics (University of Zimbabwe)- 1993

Academic Appointments:

Senior Lecturer

Research Interests:

Mineralogy
Environmental Geology

Faculty: Science

Department: Chemistry and Earth Sciences

Research Category: Earth Sciences

Biography:

Email: mabvira@science.uz.ac.zw

Phone: +263242303211

Publications:

1. Meck, M. L., Mudimbu, D., & Davies, T. C. (2020). Accumulation of potentially harmful elements in edible parts of vegetables grown on two different geological substrates in Zimbabwe. Journal of Geochemical Exploration, 208, 106392.
2. Mapani, B., Makurira, H., Magole, L., Meck, M., Mkandawire, T., Mul, M., Ngongondo C. (2019). Integrated Water Resources Development and Management: Innovative Technological Advances for Water Security in Eastern and Southern Africa. Physics and Chemistry of the Earth, Parts A/B/C Volume 112, pages 1-2
3. Mapani, B., Magole, L., Makurira, H., Meck, M., Mkandawire, T., Mul, M., Ngongondo C. (2018). Innovative solutions for intractable water problems in the face of climate change in southern and East African sub regions. Physics and Chemistry of the Earth, Parts A/B/C Volume 105, June 2018, Pages 1-2
4. Mapani, B., Magole, L., Makurira, H., Meck, M., Mkandawire, T., Mul, M., Ngongondo C. (2018). 18th WaterNet/WARFSA/GWPSA Symposium on Integrated Water Resources Development and Management: Innovative Technological Advances for Water Security in Eastern and Southern Africa. Physics and Chemistry of the Earth, Parts A/B/C Volume 107, Pages 1-96
5. Mudimbu, D., Meck, M.L. (2018). Spatial Relationships between Contaminated Mining areas And Pathological States around Kadoma, Zimbabwe. De Souza, K and Mogessie, A. Proceedings of the special symposium “Geology and Mineral Information System (GMIS) Strategy to Domesticate the Africa Mining Vision at a Country Level” African Minerals Development Centre – AMDC United Nations Economic Commission for Africa – UNECA, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
6. Mapani, B., Magole, L., Makurira, H., Meck, M., Mkandawire, T., Mul, M., Ngongondo C. (2018). Innovative solutions for intractable water problems in the face of climate change in southern and East African sub regions Physics and Chemistry of the Earth, Parts A/B/C Volume 106,
7. Chigumira, G., Meck, M., Dube, C., Matsika, W. Mudzonga, E and Sithole, E. (2017). In-depth Training Needs Assessment Survey in the Zimbabwe Mining Sector, Zimbabwe Economic Policy Analysis and Research Unit (ZEPARU) ISBN: 978-0-7974-7133-
8. Mapani, B., Magole, L., Makurira, H., Mazvimavi, D., Meck, M., Mul, M. (2016). 15th WaterNet/WARFSA/GWP-SA Symposium: IWRM for harnessing socio-economic development in Eastern and Southern Africa. Physics and Chemistry of the Earth, Parts A/B/C Volume 93, Pages 1-130
9. Mapani, B., Magole,L., Makurira,H., Mazvimavi,D Meck,M., Mul,M (2016). Managing ground and surface water resources using innovative methods in rural and urban areas of Sub-Saharan Africa. Physics and Chemistry of the Earth, Parts A/B/C, 93. 1-2
10. Mapani, B., Meck, M. Makurira, H. Magole, L., Mashauri, D., Mazvimavi, D. Mul, M. (2016).Water: The conveyor belt for sustainable livelihoods and economic development. Physics and Chemistry of the Earth, Parts A/B/C, 92, 1-2
11. Makurira, H., Mapani, B., Mazvimavi, D., Wepener, V., Meck, M. and Love, D., (2014). Implementing water science research to benefit all. Physics and Chemistry of the Earth, 67, pp.1-3

Patented Work:

Grants & Funding (current and Past projects):

The World Science Academy (TWAS) Associateship

Awards & Achievements:

Consultancy and advisory work (current and past):

1. UNESCO-Sida project on Mapping and assessing the environmental and health impacts of abandoned mines in Sub Saharan African countries CONTRACT NUMBER: 4500268873
2. ZEPARU consultancy on Training needs Assessment for the Zimbabwean mining industry funded by AFDB project ID P-ZW KF0 -0005
3. PACT consultancy on Artisanal Small-Scale Grade control module writing and workshop funded by USAID Governance and Institutional Support Project (GISP) Contract Name: Consultancy To develop a Grade Control training module for Artisanal Small scale miners
4. ZEPARU consultancy on the development of training material for parliamentarian sub-committee on mines funded by AFDB
5. UNESCO _landslides Project Natural Science unit, UNESCO Regional Office for Southern Africa, Contract N°: 4500425843

Supervision information (MPhil, DPhil, etc.):

Professional membership, Committees, Boards:

1. Geological Society of Africa (GSAf)
2. African Union working Group on African Mineral Resources and Energy Classification (AMREC)
3. Geological Society of Zimbabwe (GSZ)
4. Zimbabwe School of mines, (ZSM)
5. Institute of Water and Sanitation Development (IWSD)
6. African Association of Women in Geosciences (AAWG)
7. Member of the International Association of Geoethics (IAGETH)
8. Member of the African Groundwater Network (AGW-net)
9. Member of the Zimbabwe Groundwater National Focal Group (GW NFG)
10. International Union of Geosciences (IUGS)
11. Forum of African Women Educationalist Zimbabwe Chapter (FAWEZI)
12. Global water partnership Zimbabwean Chapter (GWP)