Academic Qualifications
- PhD
- MSc
Biography
Driven by his stint (4 years) as a process engineer in the Fast-Moving Consumer Good (FMCG) sector, Malusi is an innovative engineer/researcher and a qualified Energy Management Systems (EnMS) National Expert.
He has patented work on the novel methods for polymeric residues valorisation through thermochemical treatment. Malusi’s current research interests lies in the existing technology improvements and new technology start-ups in order to realise a biorefinery-based industry.
Research Interests
- Existing technology improvements
- New technology start-ups

Dr Malusi Mkhize
Senior Lecturer
Discipline
Chemical Engineering
MkhizeN7@ukzn.ac.za
Telephone
031-260-1416
Campus
Howard College