Dr. Chimanga Kashale is the Head of the Department of Computer Science at ZCAS University, Zambia, within the School of Computing, Technology and Applied Sciences. He is an academic, researcher and Information Technology professional with more than ten years of experience in higher education, teaching, research, academic leadership and ICT consultancy. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from ZCAS University, an MSc in Computer Science from the Copperbelt University, a BSc in Information Technology and a Diploma in Information Technology, together with a Certificate in Teaching Methodology.

His research applies Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT) and emerging technologies to environmental, industrial and socioeconomic challenges. His recent work centres on intelligent environmental monitoring, predictive analytics and energy-aware, fault-tolerant IoT systems, notably AI-enabled sensing of heavy-metal contamination in mining-impacted aquaculture environments in Zambia. Earlier work addresses ICT for climate-change adaptation among small-scale farmers, digital migration, renewable-energy demand management and computing education.

Alongside his work at ZCAS University, Dr. Kashale served as a Lecturer at the Copperbelt University (2018 – 2022), where he also headed the ICT Department and coordinated research and innovation at the Kapasa Makasa Campus. He reviews for IEEE journals and the Zambia ICT Journal, has judged national ICT innovation initiatives, supervises postgraduate research and collaborates with international research partners. He is a member of IEEE, ACM and ICTAZ.

Academic Leadership, Service and Recognition

Academic Leadership, Service and Recognition

1.     Reviewer for IEEE journals and other international scholarly publications.

2.     Reviewer for the Zambia ICT Journal.

3.     Judge and evaluator for national ICT innovation initiatives, including ZICTA innovation activities.

4.     Participant in international academic conferences and research collaborations.

5.     Academic leadership, curriculum development, postgraduate research supervision and academic quality assurance.

Research focus: Dr. Kashale’s research contributes to intelligent, resilient and sustainable technological solutions, particularly for environmental monitoring and the management of natural resources in mining-affected communities.

1.        Chimanga Kashale, Christopher Chembe & Bob Ezekiel Jere (2026). Development of a Machine Learning Model That Uses Mine Influents to Soil and Aquarium Water to Predict Future Changes. American Journal of Robotics and Intelligent Systems, 1(1), 18. DOI not located.

2.        Kashale Chimanga, Santhi Kumaran & Kalezhi Josephat (2024). Assessment of Heavy Metal Contamination and Its Impact on Water Quality and Aquatic Life in Mine Surface Plant Areas. American Journal of Water Science and Engineering, 10(2). DOI: https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ajwse.20241002.11

3.        Chimanga Kashale, Christopher Chembe & Bob Ezekiel Jere (forthcoming). Design, Deployment, and Experimental Evaluation of an AI-Enabled IoT System for Heavy-Metal Detection in Mining-Impacted Aquaculture Environments. Sensors (MDPI), accepted. DOI to be assigned on publication.

4.        Chimanga Kashale et al. (forthcoming). Energy-Aware Fault-Tolerant Internet of Things Architectures. Accepted research paper.

5.        Chimanga Kashale (2023). Design and Implementation of a Smart System for Efficient Operation of Solar Energy. TIJER, 10(6). DOI not located.

6.        Kashale Chimanga, Nimrod Siluyele, Shumba Langton & Edward Nkonde (2021). A Comparative Study of Students Performance in Object Oriented Programming (OOP) Using Java Before and During COVID-19 (A Case of Kapasa Makasa Campus). American Journal of Networks and Communications, 10(1). DOI: https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ajnc.20211001.11

7.        Chimanga Kashale & Phillimon Mumba (2020). An Analysis of the Challenges and Benefits of Digital Migration in Zambia. American Journal of Networks and Communications, 9(2), 17. DOI: https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ajnc.20200902.11

8.        Kashale Chimanga (2020). The Role of ICTs in Climate Change Adaptation: A Case of Small Scale Farmers in Chinsali District. Mathematics and Computer Science, 5(6). DOI: https://doi.org/10.11648/j.mcs.20200506.11

9.        Chimanga Kashale et al. (2016). Application of Best First Search Algorithm to Demand Control. IEEE PES PowerAfrica Conference, 2016. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1109/PowerAfrica.2016.7556568

10.     Chimanga Kashale (2025). Climate-Smart Technologies: AI-Enhanced, IoT-Driven Environmental Sustainability for Aquaculture in Emerging Economies. Book chapter, pp. 43–64. ZCAS University Press, Lusaka. ISBN 978-9982-29-174-3.

11.     Chimanga Kashale, Christopher Chembe & Bob Ezekiel Jere (2026). Energy-Aware Algorithm IoT Framework for Real-Time Aquaculture Monitoring in Mining-Affected Environments: Design, Implementation, and Performance Evaluation. DOI: https://doi.org/10.20944/s202605.0222.v1

12.     Chimanga Kashale, Bob Ezekiel Jere & Christopher Chembe (2025). Identification and Quantification of Primary Pollutants Impacting Aquaculture in Mine Surface Plant Areas.

Professional Memberships and Affiliations

1.   Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

2.   Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)

3.   Information and Communications Technology Association of Zambia (ICTAZ)

4.   Ubuntu Alliance Network