Evans N.M. Chirwa

Evans N.M. Chirwa is a Professor at the University of Pretoria within the Water Utilisation and Environmental Engineering Division. His work focuses on advancing water treatment technologies and environmental remediation through interdisciplinary research.

• Specializes in microbial fuel cells and photocatalytic materials
• Collaborates with institutions like the National Research Foundation and Medical Research Council
• Published extensively on biosorption, heavy metal removal, and waste valorization

Chirwa's research integrates chemical and environmental engineering principles to address global water quality challenges. Key projects involve:

• Adsorption and biosorption mechanisms for contaminants
• Innovative wastewater treatment optimization
• Development of sustainable biosorbent materials

His 2021 work on Pb(II) adsorption using activated sludge and 2020 studies on gold recovery from fungi-algae composites demonstrate practical applications in resource recovery and pollution control.

Chirwa has secured sponsorship from prestigious organizations including the National Research Foundation and Medical Research Council. With 272 publications and an H-index of 30, his influence spans environmental engineering and chemical processes.