Maurice Monjerezi, Phd

Associate Professor

Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering

Email: mmonjerezi@unima.ac.mw

Project role: Scholarship Coordinator

Brief profile
Maurice Monjerezi, PhD, is a Deputy Centre Director for the CRAFS. He is an associate professor in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at the University of Malawi. His research activities are on applied chemistry in the broad fields of the environment and food: (i) water and soil quality assessments to understand how changes in climate, hydro-biogeochemical processes, and anthropogenic pressure influence the quality of ground- and surface water resources; and (ii) food chemistry, safety, and processing. Read More
Publications
  1. Kumphanda, J., Matumba, L., Monjerezi, M., Whitaker, T.B., De Saeger, S., Makuna, H.A. (2021). Are sample size and sample preparation for mycotoxin quantitation in grain products getting trivialized? Food Control,130, 108400.
  2. Chimphepo, L., Alamu, E.O., Monjerezi, M., Ntawuruhunga, P., Saka, J.D.K. (2021). Physicochemical parameters and functional properties of flours from advanced genotypes and improved cassava varieties for industrial applications. LWT – Food Science and Technology, 147, 111592.
  3. Ward, J.S.T., Lapworth, D.J., Read, D.S., Pedley, S., Banda, S.T., Monjerezi, M., Gwengweya, G., MacDonald, A.M. (2021). Tryptophan-like fluorescence as a high-level screening tool for detecting microbial contamination in drinking water. Science of The Total Environment, 750, 141284. .
  4. Kambombe, O., Ngongondo, C., Eneya, L., Monjerezi, M., Boyce, C. (2021). Spatio-temporal analysis of droughts in the Lake Chilwa Basin, Malawi. Theor Appl Climatol 144, 1219–1231.
  5. Ward, J.S.T., Lapworth, D.J., Read, D.S., Pedley, S., Banda, S.T., Monjerezi, M., Gwengweya, G., MacDonald, A.M. (2020). Large-scale survey of seasonal drinking water quality in Malawi using in situ tryptophan-like fluorescence and conventional water quality indicators. Science of The Total Environment, 744, 140674. .
  6. Sorensen, J.P.R., Carr, A.F., Nayebare, J., Diongue, D.M.L., Pouye, A., Roffo,R., Gwengweya, G., Ward, J.S.T., Kanoti, J., Okotto-Okotto, J., van der Marel, L., Ciric,L., Faye,S.C., Gaye, C.B., Goodall, T., Kulabako, R., Lapworth, D.J., MacDonald, A.M., Monjerezi, M., Olago, D., Owor, M., Read, D.S., Taylor, R.G. (2020). Tryptophan-like and humic-like fluorophores are extracellular in groundwater: implications as real-time faecal indicators. Scientific Reports 10, 15379 (2020).
  7. Sato G.J., Joshua M.K., Ngongondo C., Chipungu F., Malidadi C., Monjerezi M. (2020) Evaluation of Different Tillage Systems for Improved Agricultural Production in Drought-Prone Areas of Malawi. In: Matondo J.I., Alemaw B.F., Sandwidi W.J.P. (eds) Climate Variability and Change in Africa. Sustainable Development Goals Series. Springer, Cham.
  8. Nkhoma, L., Ngongondo, C., Dulanya, A., Monjerezi, M. (2020). Evaluation of integrated impacts of climate and land use change on the river flow regime in Wamkurumadzi River, Shire Basin in Malawi. Journal of Water and Climate Change jwc2020138.
  9. Vunain, E., Masoamphambe, E.F., Mpeketula, P.M.G., Monjerezi, M., Etale, A. (2019). Evaluation of coagulating efficiency and water borne pathogens reduction capacity of Moringa oleifera seed powder for treatment of domestic wastewater from Zomba, Malawi. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering 7(3): 103-118 .
  10. Vunain, E., Houndedjihou, D., Monjerezi, M., Muleja, A.A. (2018). Adsorption, Kinetics and Equilibrium Studies on Removal of Catechol and Resorcinol from Aqueous Solution Using Low-Cost Activated Carbon Prepared from Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) Seed Hull Residues. Water Air Soil Pollut (2018) 229: 366.
  11. Rivett, M.O., Miller, A.V.M., MacAllister, D.J., Fallas, A., Wanangwa, G.J., Mleta, P.,Phiri, P., Mannix, N., Monjerezi, M., Kalin, R.M. (2018). A conceptual model-based framework for programmatic groundwater-quality monitoring network design in the developing world: Application to the Chikwawa District, Malawi. Groundwater for Sustainable Development 6:213-226 .
  12. Magamba, K., Matumba, L., Matita, G., Gama, A.P., Singano, L., Monjerezi, M., Njoroge, S.M.C. (2017). Aflatoxin risk management in commercial groundnut products in Malawi (Sub-Saharan Africa): a call for a more socially responsible industry. J Consum Prot Food Saf. 12: 309.
  13. Joshua, M., Ngondondo, C., Monjerezi, M., Chipungu, F., Malidadi, C. (2017). Relevance of indigenous knowledge in weather and climate forecasts for agricultural adaptation to climate variability and change in Malawi. In: Mafongoya, P.L. and Ajayi, O.C. (editors), Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Climate Change Management in Africa, CTA, Wageningen, The Netherlands, 316pp..
  14. Joshua, M.K., Ngongondo, C.., Chipungu, F., Monjerezi, M., Liwenga, E., Majule, A., Stathers, T., Lamboll, R. (2016). Climate change in semi-arid Malawi: Perceptions, adaptation strategies and water governance. Jamba: Journal of Disaster Risk Studies 8(3) a255. .
  15. Matumba L, van Poucke C, Monjerezi M, Ediage, E.N, De Saeger S (2015). Concentrating aflatoxins on the domestic market through groundnut export: A focus on Malawian groundnut value and supply chain. Food Cont. 51: 236-239. .
  16. Matumba, L., Monjerezi, M., Kankwamba, H., Njoroge, S.M.C., Ndilowe, P., Kabuli, H., Kambewa, D., Njapau, H. (2015). Knowledge, attitude, and practices concerning presence of molds in foods among members of the general public in Malawi. Mycotoxin Res. .
  17. Chimtengo M, Ngongondo C, Tumbare M, Monjerezi M (2014). Analysing changes in water availability to assess environmental water requirements in the Rivirivi River basin, southern Malawi. J. Phys. Chem. Earth.67-69: 202-213..
  18. Nkomwa ES, Kalanda-Joshua M, Ngongondo C, Monjerezi M, Chipungu F (2014). Assessing indigenous knowledge systems and climate chage adaptaion strategies in agriculture: A case study of Chagaka cillage, Chikhwawa, southern Malawi. J. Phys.Chem.Earth. 67-69: 164-172.
  19. Najira, S., Monjerezi, M., Ngongondo, C, Mloza-Banda, H. (2014), Hydrological and water quality characteristics of rivers feeding into small earth dams for rural water supply: A case study of Traditional Authority Kalolo in Lilongwe District. Malawi J. Sci. Technol. 10(1): 59-79.
  20. Matumba, L., Sulyok, M., Monjerezi, M., Biswick, T., Krska, R., (2014.) Fungal metabolites diversity in maize and associated human dietary exposures relate to micro-climatic patterns in Malawi. World Mycotoxin Research.
  21. Matumba L, Monjerezi M, Biswick T, Mwatseteza J, Makumba W, Kamangira D, Mtukuso A (2014). A survey of the incidence and level of aflatoxin contamination in a range of locally and imported processed foods on Malawian retail market. Food Cont. 39: 87-91.
  22. Matumba L, van Poucke C, Biswick T, Monjerezi M, Mwatseteza J, De Saeger S (2014). A limited survey of mycotoxins in traditional maize based opaque beers in Malawi. Food Cont. 36 (1): 253-256..
  23. Shoko T, Apostolodes Z, Monjerezi M, Saka, JDK (2013). Volatile constituents of fruit pulp of Strychnos cocculoides (Baker) growing in Malawi using solid phase microextraction. South African Journal of Botany, 84: 11-12.
  24. Matumba L, Monjerezi M, van Poucke C, Biswick T, Mwatseteza J, De Saeger S (2013). Evaluation of bright green, yellow fluorescence test as a screening technique for aflatoxin -contaminated maize in Malawi. World Mycotoxins Journal 6(4): 367-373.
  25. Chitedze J, Monjerezi M, Kalenga Saka JD, Steenkamp J (2012). Binding effect of cassava starches on compression and mechanical properties of ibuprofen tablets. J. Appl. Pharm. Sci. 2(4): 31-37.
  26. Monjerezi, M., Vogt, R.D., Gebru, A.G., Saka, J.D.K., Aagaard, P. (2012). Minor element geochemistry of groundwater in an area with prevailing saline groundwater in Chikhwawa, lower Shire valley (Malawi). Phys. Chem. Earth. 50-52. s. 52-63.
  27. Monjerezi M, Vogt RD, Aagaard P, Saka JDK (2012). The hydro-geochemistry of groundwater resources in an area with prevailing saline groundwater, lower Shire Valley, Malawi. J. Afr. Earth Sci. 68: 67-81.
  28. Monjerezi M, Ngongondo, C (2012). Quality of groundwater resources in Chikhwawa, lower Shire valley, Malawi. Wat. Qual. Exp. Health 4: 39-53 .
  29. Kaonga CC, Monjerezi M (2012). Periphyton and earthworms as biological indicators of metal pollution in streams of Blantyre City, Malawi. In Balkis N. (Ed.). Water Pollution. InTech.
  30. Wanda E, Monjerezi M, Mwatseteza JF, Kazembe LN (2011). Hydro-geochemical appraisal of groundwater quality from weathered basement aquifers in Northern Malawi. Phys. Chem. Earth 36: 1197-1207. .
  31. Monjerezi M, Vogt RD, Aagaard P, Saka JDK (2011). Hydro-geochemical processes in an area with saline groundwater in Lower Shire River Valley, Malawi: An integrated application of hierarchical cluster and principal component analyses. Appl Geochem. 26: 1399–1413..
  32. Monjerezi M, Vogt RD, Aagaard P, Gebru AG, Saka JDK (2011). Using 87Sr/86Sr, δ18O and δ2H isotope data along with major chemical composition to assess groundwater salinization in lower Shire River valley, Malawi. Appl Geochem. 26: 2201–2214..
  33. Matumba L, Monjerezi M, Khonga EB, Lakudzala DD (2011). Aflatoxins in sorghum, sorghum malt and traditional beer in southern Malawi. Food Cont. 22: 266-268.
  34. Matumba L, Monjerezi M, Chirwa E, Lakudzala D, Mumba P (2009). Natural occurrence of AFB1 in maize and effect of traditional maize flour production on AFB1 reduction, in Malawi. Afr. J. Food. Sci. 3: 413-425..
  35. Kaonga CC, Chiotha SS, Monjerezi M, Fabiano E, Henry EM (2008). Levels of cadmium, manganese and lead in water and algae; Spirogyra aequinoctialis. Int. J. Environ. Sci. Technol. 5, 471–478 (2008).
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