Mechanical and Industrial Engineering

Dr Anunciya Joshua

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Dr Anunciya Joshua

Lecturer

Department of Mechanical, Industrial and Electrical Engineering (DMIEE)

ajoshua@nust.na

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering

Masters of Engineering in Power Systems Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Biography

Dr. Anunciya Joshua is a dedicated academic and researcher with over eight years of experience in teaching and research in electrical engineering.
She holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Anna University, where her research focused on "Voltage Vector Optimization-Based Predictive Torque Controller for Matrix Converter Fed PMSM Drive with Reduced Torque Ripple." Her doctoral work aimed at enhancing the performance of electrical drive systems by optimizing power converter devices to achieve smooth and ripple-free adjustable speed control.
She holds a Master’s degree in Power System Engineering and Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Anna University, solidifying her expertise in electrical systems and advanced power control and power system technologies.
She began her academic career as an Assistant Professor, where she contributed significantly to lecturing, curriculum development, student mentorship, and research initiatives. She later served as an Academic and Research Associate in the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Anna University, where she was actively involved in lecturing, pioneering research projects, publications, and industry collaborations.
Dr. Anunciya Joshua is passionate about advancing the field of power electronics, with a particular focus on motor drives, predictive control strategies, and energy-efficient power conversion systems. Her contributions continue to influence the development of next-generation electrical drive technologies.

Research Focus
•    Matrix Converter fed Model Predictive Torque Control
•    Direct Torque Control
•    Matrix Converter Modulation
•    Motor-induced vibration reduction on ship superstructures
•    Integration of power converters in renewable energy systems

Teaching
Undergraduate
Power Systems
Electrical Protection
Power system analysis
Control Systems
Power electronics drives
Electrical Engineering Fundamentals
Electrical Machines
Power system operation and control

Postgraduate
Matrix Converter
Masters’ thesis on
1.    Model predictive torque control
2.    Voltage vector optimisation of prediction vectors
3.    Space vector modulation of matrix converters
4.    Congestion management in deregulated power systems
5.    Implementation of FACTS devices in deregulated power systems

Publications
Industrial projects
1.    Reduced Acoustic Noise and Mechanical Vibrations of Electrically propelled Naval Vehicle using Matrix Converter - Direct Torque Control Method.
2.    Design and Implementation of an Innovative Direct Torque Control based Model Predictive Torque Control Strategy for the Matrix Converter - PMSM Drive for Hybrid Commercial Electric Vehicle Applications with reduced Torque and Flux ripples.
3.    Design and Evaluation of a voltage vector optimization Strategy for PMSM based Electric Propulsion System for marine vehicles.

Peer-reviewed articles
1.    J.D. Anunciya and A. Sivaprakasam, “Improved Active Vector Optimization Strategy-based Model Predictive Torque Control for Matrix Converter-Fed PMSM with Reduced Torque and Flux Ripples'', Optimal Control Applications and Methods, Pages: 1–23, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1002/oca.3246
2.    J.D. Anunciya and A. Sivaprakasam, “A novel lookup table based model predictive torque control strategy using matrix converter suitable for permanent magnet synchronous motor fed marine electric propulsion drives'', Optimal Control Applications and Methods, Vol. 43, Issue: 5, Pages: 1520-1545, 2022. https://doi.org/10.1002/oca.2906
3.    J.D. Anunciya and A. Sivaprakasam, ''A computationally efficient torque and flux ripple reduction by active vector optimization approach using direct torque control based model predictive torque control for matrix converter fed permanent magnet synchronous motor'', Transactions of the Institute of Measurement and Control, Vol. 44, Issue: 9, Pages: 1887-1903, 2022. https://doi.org/10.1177/01423312211068811
4.    A. Sivaprakasam and J.D. Anunciya, “A Survey on Matrix Converter fed Direct Torque Control Techniques for AC Machines”, IETE Journal of Research, Vol. 68, Issue: 1, Pages: 42-58, 2022. https://doi.org/10.1080/03772063.2019.1583082
5.    Uma.V, P. Lakshmi and J.D. Anunciya, “Congestion Management in Deregulated Power System by Fuzzy Based Optimal Location and Sizing of Unified Power Flow Controller”, WSEAS Transactions on Power Systems, Vol. 9, Pages: 258 – 266, 2014. https://www.wseas.org/multimedia/journals/power/2014/a06 5716-189.pdf
6.    B. Balaji and J.D. Anunciya, “Model Predictive Control based Direct Matrix Converter fed Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machine drives for Traction and Electric Mobility Applications”, ARAI Journal of Mobility Technology, Vol. 2, Issue: 1, Pages: 140-151, 2022. https://doi.org/10.37285/ajmt.1.1.8

Conference Publications
1. J.D. Anunciya, Uma. V, P. Lakshmi, 2013 “Congestion Management in Hybrid Electricity Markets with Loadability Limits using Particle Swarm Optimization”. International Conference on Innovations in Intelligent Instrumentation, Optimization and Signal Processing.
2. Ansilla. J. D, N. Vasudevan, J. Jayachandra Bensam, J.D. Anunciya, 2015 “Data Security in Smart Grid with Hardware Implementation Against DoS Attacks”. International IEEE Conference on Circuit, Power and Computing Technologies.

Section

Mechanical and Industrial Engineering

Ms Martha M. Iipinge

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Ms Martha M. Iipinge

Lecturer

Department of Mechanical, Industrial and Electrical Engineering (DMIEE)

Email : miipinge@nust.na

miipinge@nust.na

Master of Sustainable Energy Systems, (NUST, 2022) B.Eng Electric Power Engineering, (NUST, 2018)

Biography
Martha earned her Bachelor of Engineering in Electric Power (Merit) and Masters of Sustainable Energy Systems (Distinction) at the Namibia University of Science and Technology. She has over 5 years of experience in Electricity Supply Industry (ESI), Electro technical Standards, Renewable Energy Systems, and its Regulations. In 2025, she joined NUST as a Lecturer within the department of Mechanical, Industrial and Electrical Engineering.

Professional Affiliation
Engineering Council of Namibia (ECN), PE2019-2 (TR)

Research Focus
•    Renewable Energy Systems
•    Sustainable energy systems
•    Green Hydrogen

Teaching
Undergraduate
Energy Conversion 214
Fundamentals of Electrical Technology

Community Development Activities
•    African Electrotechnical Standardisation Commission Young Professionals (AFSEC-YP).
•    November 2023 – to date, representing the Namibian Electrical and Electronic young professionals at the AFSEC meetings as well as at the electro technical standard committees for Africa.
•    Mentoring women and girls in STEM in collaboration with WomENG, Namibian Women in Engineering (NAMWIE) and AFSEC.

Social Media links

LinkedIn

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Mechanical and Industrial Engineering

Dr Amedie Wassihun

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Dr Amedie Wassihun

Senior Lecturer

Department of Mechanical, Industrial and Electrical Engineering (DMIEE)

Phone : +264 61 207 2871

Email : wamedie@nust.na

wamedie@nust.na

PhD Manufacturing Engineering (RUDN)

MSc. Machine tool Design and Technology (PLU)

BSc. Mechanical Engineering (PLU)

Diploma Aviation Engineering (ETAF)

Professional Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education (ASTU)

Professional Affiliation

Member of Ethiopian Society of Mechanical Engineers

Research Focus

Manufacturing Industry development and Industrial Productivity enhancement
Industrial Process optimization
Product design and development

Teaching

Undergraduate

Industrial Engineering Design
Manufacturing Technologies
Plant Layout and Material handling
Engineering Design & Manufacturing
Manufacturing Process Planning

Postgraduate

Quality and Reliability
Flexible Manufacturing System
Advanced Manufacturing Process
Application of metal cutting theory
Metal forming Analysis
Metrology & Tolerance analysis
Product Design and Development
Production planning and control
Maintenance Engineering & Management
Total Quality Management

Publications

Selected Publications

Manufacturing and Industrialization: Trends, Opportunities, and Strategies, MwAPATA Institute Working Paper No. 20/06, October 2020.
Design of Polypropylene Random Co-Polymer Pipe Cutter//International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology, Volume 5, Issue 9, September – 2020, ISSN No:-2456-2165.
Design of Pyrolysis Reactor for Waste Plastic Recycling, Engineering and Applied Sciences. Vol. 5, No. 5, 2020, pp. 92-97. doi: 10.11648/j.eas.20200505.12.
Improvement of Productivity in Metal Stamping Process of Ethiopian Industries through Introducing CAD/CAM Based Press Tools. // International Journal of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering. Vol. 2, No. 3, 2017, pp. 19-23. doi: 10.11648/j.ijimse.20170203.11.
Spring back analysis on AA 6061 aluminum alloy sheets Citation: AIP Conference Proceedings 1769, 200023 (2016); doi: 10.1063/1.4963641.
Determination and Analysis of Geometric and Dimensional Tolerance for the Production of Bus Body Frame. // International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, Volume 6, Issue 6, June-2015 1096 ISSN 2229-5518 IJSER 2015.
Prospects of Maintenance Management Functions in Sugar Industries: A Case Study on Ethiopian Metehara Sugar Factory. 7th International Conference on Latest Trends in Engineering & Technology (ICLTET'2015) Nov. 26-27, 2015 Irene, Pretoria (South Africa).
Quality improvement using statistical process control tools in glass bottles manufacturing company. // International Journal for Quality research UDK- 658.562// Vol.7, No. 1, 2013.

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Mechanical and Industrial Engineering

Ms Anna-Liisa MN Shoopala

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Ms Anna-Liisa MN Shoopala

Lecturer

Department of Mechanical, Industrial and Electrical Engineering (DMIEE)

Email : ashoopala@nust.na

Phone : +264 61 207 2511

M.Eng. Telecommunications Engineering (University of Cape Town, UCT)

B.Eng. Electronics and Communication Engineering (Technological University of Havana)

Biography

Anna-Liisa has M.Eng. Telecommunications Engineering from University of Cape Town, UCT), She is currently a Lecturer in the Mechanical, Industrial and Electrical Engineering department specializing in Electronics and Telecommunications. She previously served as a Head of Telecommunication Engineering department at Triumphant College before joining Nust in 2024.

Research Focus

Next Generation Networks (NGNs)
Software defined Networks (SDNs)

Teaching

Undergraduate

Data Communication and Networks
Programming for Engineers
Programming for Technologists

Section

Mechanical and Industrial Engineering

Ms Justina N Ambuga

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Ms Justina N Ambuga

Lecturer

Department of Mechanical, Industrial and Electrical Engineering (DMIEE)

PhD research and STEM mentorship

Email : jambuga@nust.na

Phone : +264 61 207 2505

Biography

Justina earned her Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering (Merit) and Masters of Science in Industrial Engineering with distinction at the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST). In 2022 she embarked on her Ph.D. studies in Industrial Engineering at the same university and she is currently busy with her data collection. Justina joined the Department of Mechanical, Industrial and Electrical Engineering in 2024 as a Lecturer.

Research Focus

Lean Thinking
Operational research and management
Optimization

Teaching

Undergraduate

Industrial Ergonomics, System Simulation Modelling, Industrial Logistics, and Industrial Engineering Design

Postgraduate

Co-supervising Industrial Engineering Thesis

Community Development Activities

Mentorship program
March 2018 – Organized and offered free Rigid Bodies Dynamics tutorial session to the Bachelor of Technology in Mechanic Engineering students.

Section

Mechanical and Industrial Engineering

Mr Gideon Andreas

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Mr Gideon Andreas

Workshop Technician: Mechanical Engineering

Department of Mechanical, Industrial and Electrical Engineering (DMIEE)

Email : gandreas@nust.na

B-tech Mechanical Engineering

Biography

Gideon earned his Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering at University of Science and Technology. After graduation, he worked at Tschudi mine under B&E International and then later got employed by Starke manufacturing in 2018. He joined the Department of Mechanical, Industrial and Electrical Engineering as a Workshop Technician in March 2024.

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Mechanical and Industrial Engineering

Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering

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Description

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Engineering was conceptualised against the back‐drop of the above imperatives and aims at
producing scientific researchers in various sub‐fields of learning related to engineering. This PhD will be offered in all Departments
in the Faculty of Engineering where the necessary capacity exists, or can be sourced.

Students will develop a thorough understanding of relevant methodological approaches, and develop competence in the
application of qualitative, design, mixed‐mode and quantitative research methods through participation in research projects under
supervision of experienced staff members. The precise focus of the research will be determined through dialogue between the
candidate and supervising staff, and will fall within the scope of the approved research clusters of the Faculty of Engineering.

The research output of students, in the form of a thesis, must be an original and substantive contribution to the existing body of
knowledge in the relevant engineering sub‐field of learning/area of specialisation.

Admission Requirements

Applicants who hold qualifications from recognised institutions at NQF Level 9, or equivalent, in relevant sub‐fields of Engineering
may be considered for admission to this programme. Applicants need to provide evidence of having conducted supervised
research at master degree level, and may be required to make up specific deficiencies. In addition, applicants may be required to
attend a pre‐selection interview. The final selection and admission of candidates will be approved by the Postgraduate Studies
Committee.

Applicants from other institutions must submit detailed information on all courses in their previous qualifications, as well as
contact details of three referees. The latter also applies to applicants who have been working in the field subsequent to obtaining
their previous qualifications. Exceptions may be approved by the Postgraduate Studies Committee, and all admissions are at the
discretion of the Postgraduate Studies Committee.

Registration prior to the approval of a research proposal is provisional and will be made official only when the proposal is approved
by the Postgraduate Studies Committee. These procedures will be fully explained to each prospective student during his or her
personal interview.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the PhD programme will be able to work as university academics and researchers, consultants, senior managers in both the public and private sectors, or take up applied and interdisciplinary research positions in governmental and / or non-governmental organisations where there is increasing demand for professionals with advanced academic and technical skills.

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Mechanical and Industrial Engineering

Civil Engineering

Mining and Process Engineering

Programme information

Modes of Study -- Full-time/ Part-time

Duration --3 Years

Level -- Postgraduate

Course Code -- 10DRPE

Master of Industrial Engineering

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Description

The Master of Industrial Engineering is designed to have 240 credits at NQF Level 9. The programme is designed to produce
graduates who can evaluate processes in complex systems (organisations) by competitive variables using the tools and
techniques of Industrial Engineering, Business and Economics so as to design new or improved processes. They will demonstrate
capacity for self‐directed study, working independently to assemble knowledge in the forefront of fields in Industrial Engineering
and research them, using the scientific method, in an industrial situation. The programme targets engineers working across the
whole spectrum of industry. The programme will be a combination of coursework and a thesis

Graduates of this programme will be able to find employment in industry (e.g. mining, manufacturing, service, transport, and
construction) in positions such as Operations Managers/Consultants/Researchers, Project Managers, Quality Assurance
Managers, Supply Chain Managers, Productivity Analysts, etc. and be in a position to start or expand their own businesses.

Admission Requirements

The Master of Industrial Engineering seeks to recruit suitably qualified candidates who are capable of benefiting from,
contributing to, and successfully completing the programme. In order to be considered for admission to this programme,
applicants must:

Hold a Bachelor of Engineering degree, or a four‐year Bachelor degree in a discipline that includes professional studies of the underlying subject matter in engineering with a component of supervised research, or an equivalent qualification at NQF level 8 from a recognised institution.
Demonstrate proficiency in English communication at post graduate level, as demonstrated by the fact that the undergraduate degree was done in the medium of English. If the undergraduate degree was not obtained in the medium of English, then the applicant will be required to show proficiency in the medium of English through achieving at least band 7 of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or an equivalent test.
Be employed or self‐employed for the duration of the programme.An evaluation of the applicant’s academic record and a letter of motivation providing reasons for wishing to enrol for the Master of Industrial Engineering will be used for initial short listing purposes. All candidates on the final shortlist will be invited to a selection panel interview. As places are limited, all short listed candidates will be interviewed to:
Clarify expectations to students, e.g. regarding work place research (e.g. enrolling in the programme assumes that they are employed and likely to remain so for the duration of the programme); and
To measure performance in potentially weak areas. A student presenting with a B.Eng. is likely to be asked questions testing their communication skills, whereas a person presenting with a degree in a related cognate area is likely to be asked about their mathematical, statistical and design skills. This preliminary process is necessary to provide admitted students with the best potential of success.

Career Opportunities

The Master of Industrial Engineering program prepares graduates for a wide range of career opportunities in the manufacturing, service, and healthcare industries. Graduates may work as industrial engineers, responsible for the design, development, and implementation of production and operational systems, or as project managers, overseeing large-scale projects from conception to completion. Career opportunities also exist in consulting, supply chain management, operations research, and quality assurance. Industrial engineering is a rapidly-growing field, and master's degree holders are in high demand as organizations seek to improve efficiency, productivity and quality.

Mechanical and Industrial Engineering

Programme information

Modes of Study -- Full-time/ Part-time

Duration --2 Years

Level -- Postgraduate

Course Code -- 09MIEN

Bachelor of Engineering in Industrial Engineering

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Description

The Bachelor of Engineering in Industrial Engineering aims to produce graduates that are flexibly equipped to work effectively
within industrial teams or research and development groups, contributing knowledge and specialist skills, demonstrating an
awareness of the context of work, and taking responsibility for personal and professional development. The programme further
aims to enable students to demonstrate comprehensive understanding of subject matter in engineering and business and
develop productive solutions for processes found in organisations and thereby enhancing the competitiveness of such
organisations. This would enable graduates to apply knowledge of industrial management in planning and optimising business
operations in various industries in the private and public sectors, such as manufacturing, mining, management consultancies,
banking, healthcare, transport, and agriculture.

The Bachelor of Engineering: Industrial Engineering prepares industrial experts to conduct comprehensive research, evaluate
findings/discussions in literature, analyse and argue from evidence, engage in rigorous intellectual analysis, and contribute to
the advancement of knowledge in the field. Overall, this programme is believed to produce graduates who are able to make a
contribution to industry, the community and the society as a whole.

The Bachelor of Engineering: Industrial Engineering is designed to enable the graduates to register as Engineer‐in‐Training with
the Engineering Council of Namibia (ECN) pending the fulfilment of post qualification requirements. The programme outcomes
reflect the required levels of competence as defined by the ECN, while the programme has also been designed to meet
accreditation requirements of the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA), and the Accreditation Board for Engineering and
Technology (ABET) of the United States of America.

Admission Requirements

a) 3 symbol in Mathematics and Physical Science at Grade 12 NSSC Higher level, “D’ symbol in English at NSSC Ordinary level
and any other two subjects using a combination of both NSSCH and NSSCO (out‐phasing school curriculum);
b) “D” symbol in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry at Advanced Subsidiary level, “D” symbol in English at NSSC Ordinary
level and any other one subject at NSSCAS or NSSCO (phasing‐in school curriculum).

OR
Candidates must have successfully completed the Introduction to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (InSTEM)
studies programme offered at the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) with at least a combined average score
of 60% for the “A” and “B” parts of the courses: Introduction to Mathematics, Introduction to Physics and Introduction to
Chemistry but with a score not lower than 55% in each. However, a combined average score of 60% in the above InSTEM courses
will not guarantee automatic entry into any of the mainstream programmes as the final selection will be based on merit and the
number of places available.

Students with foreign qualifications that are different from the National Qualifications Framework in Namibia or the SADC
Qualifications Framework will be assessed by member(s) of the prospective Department on a case‐by‐case basis in accordance
with the University’s 2020 revised Engineering Evaluation Scale.

Career Opportunities

Industrial managers in private and public sectors such as manufacturing, mining, consultations, banking, healthcare, transport and agriculture.

Mechanical and Industrial Engineering

Programme information

Modes of Study -- Full-time

Duration --4 Years

Level -- Undergraduate

Course Code -- 08BIND

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering

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Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering admin_febe Fri, 03/17/2023 - 11:00

Description

The revised Bachelor of Engineering: Mechanical Engineering builds to a level of conceptual sophistication, specialised
knowledge and intellectual autonomy in accordance with requirements at NQF Level 8. This programme demands a high level of
theoretical engagement and intellectual independence and aims to foster deepened, comprehensive and systematic expertise in
the major subject/cognate areas of learning. Through this programme, students will be equipped with cognitive and intellectual
skills, key transferable skills, and professional/technical/practical skills that would enable them to demonstrate in‐depth
understanding of the principles of mechanical engineering. Students will be capacitated with the knowledge to design and
manufacture engineering systems. The programme includes a substantial element of Work Integrated Learning and requires the
conduct and reporting of supervised research in order to adequately prepare students for entry into the profession.

The Bachelor of Engineering: Mechanical Engineering is designed to enable the graduates to register as Professional Engineers
with the Engineering Council of Namibia (ECN) pending the fulfilment of post qualification requirements. The programme
outcomes reflect the required levels of competence as defined by the ECN, while the programme has also been designed to
meet accreditation requirements of the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).

Admission Requirements

In addition to meeting the University’s General Admission Requirements as spelt out in the General Information and Regulations
Yearbook – Part 1, candidates must have at least 37 points in five subjects on the University’s Engineering Evaluation Scale, with
a minimum:
a) 3 symbol in Mathematics and Physical Science at Grade 12 NSSC Higher level, “D” symbol in English at NSSC Ordinary level
and any other two subjects using a combination of both NSSCH and NSSCO (out‐phasing school curriculum);
b) “D” symbol in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry at Advanced Subsidiary level, “D” symbol in English at NSSC Ordinary
level and any other one subject at NSSCAS or NSSCO (phasing‐in school curriculum).

OR
Candidates must have successfully completed the Introduction to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (InSTEM)
studies programme offered at the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) with at least a combined average score
of 60% for the “A” and “B” parts of the courses: Introduction to Mathematics, Introduction to Physics and Introduction to
Chemistry but with a score not lower than 55% in each. However, a combined average score of 60% in the above InSTEM courses
will not guarantee automatic entry into any of the mainstream programmes as the final selection will be based on merit and the
number of places available.

Career Opportunities

Professional engineers in areas of mechanical engineering regarding mechanical design, materials testing, manufacturing processes, product safety and reliability.

Mechanical and Industrial Engineering

Programme information

Modes of Study -- Full-time

Duration --4 Years

Level -- Undergraduate

Course Code -- 08BEME