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Research and Innovation | MUBAS Civil Engineering Department

Research and Innovations

The Civil Engineering Department at MUBAS is at the forefront of cutting-edge research and innovation in various areas of civil engineering. Our faculty members and research teams are engaged in interdisciplinary research projects that address critical challenges facing society and pave the way for sustainable infrastructure development.

Research Areas

Construction Management

Environmental Engineering

Emerging Construction Materials

Advanced Structural Analysis

Steel and Concrete Structures

Hydrology and Climate Change

Water supply and Hydraulic Structures

Transportation Planning

Traffic Engineering and Micro modelling

Innovation Initiatives

Current Research Innovations:

Members of staff in collaboration with students are involved in the following innovation projects:

Smart waste management system.
Development of Smart Bins.
Smart parking system.
Low-cost cements.
Integrated Greywater Recycling and Rainwater Harvesting System

Technology Transfer and Commercialization:

Collaboration with industry partners and startups to commercialize research findings and innovative technologies for real-world applications.

Collabolations

Industry Partnerships

Collaboration with industry partners, government agencies, and non-profit organizations to address industry needs and societal challenges through research and innovation.

Our Key collaborators are: National Contraction Industry Council of Malawi (NCIC), Malawi Engineering Institution (MEI), Malawi Bureau of Standards (MBS), Ministry Transport and Public Works (MoTPW), Roads Authority (RA), Engineering Consultants and Contractors.

Academic Collaborations

Partnerships with academic institutions and research centers nationally and internationally to leverage expertise and resources for collaborative research projects.

Our Key collaborators are: University of Bristol, Cardiff University, University of Florence, University of Surrey, University of Johannesburg, Convent University Nigeria, Ardhi University Tanzania