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Elias Peter Mwakilama

Associate Professor, Mathematical Sciences https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6127-1611

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

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Brief profile


  • Dr Elias Peter Mwakilama is both a data scientist and an Associate Professor in Mathematical Sciences at the University of Malawi, with a PhD in Computational Mathematics from the PAU-Institute of Basic Sciences & Technology Innovation (PAUSTI) and Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology in Nairobi, Kenya. He possesses strong data consulting background in both quantitative and qualitative research studies. His research area of interest spans across Computational Mathematics and A... Read more

Research fields of focus

Computational Mathematics; Applied Mathematics and Statistics

Education/Academic Qualification


  • Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

  • Qualification
    Doctor of Philosophy in Computational Mathematics (Pure & Applied Mathematics)
  • Start year - Award year
    2019 - 2022
  • Address
    Nairobi, Kiambu-Juja, KE

  • University of Malawi Chancellor College

  • Qualification
    MSc in Mathematical Sciences (Mathematical Sciences)
  • Start year - Award year
    2013 - 2016
  • Address
    Zomba, Southern Region, MW

Undergraduate courses


  • MAT211 - Further Mathematics I
  • MAT311 - Linear Algebra
  • MAT221 - Calculus II
  • MAT211 - Calculus I
  • MAT212 - Discrete Mathematics
  • MAT414 - Introduction to Mathematical Modelling
  • MAT111 - College Algebra
  • MAT411 - Abstract Algebra
  • STA311 - Introduction to Mathematical Statistics
  • STA312 - Survey Sampling and Quality Control
  • MAT121 - Trigonometry & Elementary Calculus
  • MAT422 - Complex Analysis
  • MAT425 - Mathematics Research Project
  • STA221 - Foundations of Probability & Statistics
  • MAT313 - Differential Equations
  • MAT311 - Linear Algebra
  • STA313 - Statistical Hypothesis Testing
  • MAT112 - College Algebra
  • MAT322 - Multivariable Calculus
  • MAT122 - Elementary Calculus and Introduction to Linear Algebra
  • STA121 - Descriptive Statistics
  • MAT323 - Numerical Analysis
  • MAT321 - Linear Optimization
  • STA423 - Statistics Research Project
  • MAT222 - Introduction to Linear Algebra
  • MAT212 - Discrete Mathematics with Applications
  • DIS214 - Introducing Time Series Concepts
  • DIS225 - Project Monitoring & Evaluation
  • MAT213 - Introduction to Mathematical Computing
  • GES115 - Statistics for Geographical Sciences 1
  • MAT224 - Linear Algebra with Applications
  • GES125 - Statistics for Geographical Sciences 2
  • MAT412 - Mathematical Modelling

Postgraduate courses


  • MAT611 - Knot Theory
  • MAT611 - Measure Theory
  • MAT612 - Matroid Theory
  • MAT612 - Functional Analysis
  • MAT613 - Advanced Abstract Algebra
  • MAT614 - Stochastic Processes
  • MAT625 - Computational Mathematics and Programming
  • MAT629 - Mathematical Biology
  • MAT631 - Advanced Graph Theory
  • MAT631 - Financial Mathematics
  • MAT633 - Cryptography
  • MAT641 - Stochastic Process
  • MAT641 - Probability and Distribution Theory
  • MAT628 - Fluid Dynamics
  • MAT637B - Entrepreneurship and Innovation Skills
  • MAT624 - Algebraic Graph Theory
Filters for Research Outputs
Sustainable Development Goals
Type
Publication Year

2023

Use of the repeated integral transformation method to describe the transport of solute in soil

Author(s) : Elias Mwakilama, Duncan Gathungu, Vusi...

Research output : journal-article

Publication Year: 2023, doi: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e12774

Sink (geography) Integral transform Chemistry Environmental science Thermodynamics

Analytic solutions to the two-dimensional solute advection-dispersion equation coupled with heat diffusion equation in a vertical aquifer section

Author(s) : Elias Mwakilama, Duncan Gathungu, Vusi...

Research output : journal-article

Publication Year: 2023, doi: 10.1016/j.pce.2023.103471

Groundwater flow equation Heat equation Convection–diffusion equation Groundwater model Thermodynamics

COVID-19 transmission dynamics and the impact of vaccination: Modelling, analysis and simulations

Author(s) : Joseph Malinzi, Victor Ogesa Juma,...

Research output : journal-article

Publication Year: 2023, doi: 10.1098/rsos.221656

Medicine Computer science Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) Statistics Mathematics

A Novel Multivariate Spectral Local Quasilinearization Method (MV-SLQLM) for Modelling Flow, Moisture, Heat, and Solute Transport in Soil

Author(s) : Elias Mwakilama, Vusi Magagula, Duncan...

Research output : journal-article

Publication Year: 2023, doi: 10.1155/2023/7104852

Linearization Spectral method Finite difference Computer science Thermodynamics

Herbal medicine use during pregnancy and childbirth: perceptions of women living in Lilongwe rural, Malawi – a qualitative study

Author(s) : Dziwenji Makombe, Enalla Thombozi, Winnie...

Research output : journal-article

Publication Year: 2023, doi: 10.1186/s12905-023-02387-z

Thematic Analysis Medicine Sociology Social science Nursing

2022

COVID-19, the environment and animal life in Malawi compared to other countries: A brief scooping review for a research agenda in the developing countries

Author(s) : Elias Mwakilama, Alexander Mboma, Juba...

Research output : journal-article

Publication Year: 2022, doi: 10.1016/j.pce.2022.103197

Pandemic Personal Protective Equipment Globe Medicine Environmental health

Use of variational method to evaluate well-posedness of an advection-diffusion reaction equation of solute transport

Author(s) : Elias Mwakilama, Duncan Gathungu, Vusi...

Research output : journal-article

Publication Year: 2022, doi: 10.12988/ams.2022.916797

Convection–diffusion equation Reaction–diffusion system Thermodynamics Physics Economics

Data from “Internet Addiction and Mental Health among College Students in Malawi”

Author(s) : Elias P. Mwakilama, Edister S....

Research output : journal-article

Publication Year: 2022, doi: 10.5334/jopd.72

Medicine Computer science Addiction Psychiatry Psychology

On Average Distance of Neighborhood Graphs and Its Applications

Author(s) : Elias Mwakilama, Patrick Ali, Patrick...

Research output : other

Publication Year: 2022, doi: 10.5772/intechopen.98986

Edge-transitive graph Complete bipartite graph Mathematics Geometry Combinatorics

2019

Internet Addiction and Mental Health among College Students in Malawi

Author(s) : Tiwonge D. Manda, Edister S....

Research output : book-chapter

Publication Year: 2019, doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-13593-5_16

Causation Internet addiction disorder Computer science Biology Addiction

Use of the Repeated Integral Transformation Method to Describe the Transport of Solute in Soil

Author(s) : Elias Peter Mwakilama, Duncan Kioi...

Research output : journal-article

Publication Year: , doi: 10.2139/ssrn.4082890

Chemistry Environmental science Geology Mathematics Hydrology (agriculture)

Awards

Professional Services

  • University of Malawi Chancellor College

  • Role
    Facilitator and team leader of data management training in SPSS & Stata for Postgrad students and teaching staff
  • Years active
    2016 - N/A
  • Location
    Zomba, Southern Region, MW

  • Pi-Research and Consultancy institute

  • Role
    Research & Proposal Consultant
  • Years active
    2014 - N/A
  • Location
    Lilongwe, Central, MW

  • Feed The Children

  • Role
    Statistician-• Designing of questionnaires for data entry, and design specifications for monitoring of IPTG-Tiwalere II project
  • Years active
    2017 - 2019
  • Location
    Lilongwe, Central, MW

  • Hivos Southern Africa Region Office and Open Knowledge Foundation (UK).

  • Role
    School of Data Research Fellow
  • Years active
    2018 - 2019
  • Location
    Lilongwe, Central, MW

  • University of Malawi

  • Role
    Developer & Leader-Module development for Bed Mathematics ODL program with funding from GIZ
  • Years active
    2017 - 2018
  • Location
    Zomba, Southern Region, MW

  • Tawina Youth Organisation

  • Role
    M & E Specialist and Technical Helpline advisor for Girls’ Rights in Action Mkukula (GRAM) project
  • Years active
    2017 - 2018
  • Location
    Dowa, Central, MW

  • TAWINA youth Organisation

  • Role
    M & E Specialist-Designing of M & E tools for SARGE project
  • Years active
    2017 - 2017
  • Location
    Dowa, Central, MW

  • Zomba Research and Development Department

  • Role
    Project consultant-for the PDAG research project
  • Years active
    2017 - 2017
  • Location
    Zomba, Southern Region, MW

  • TAWINA youth Organisation

  • Role
    Project evaluator-Dowa South East Girls Education Project (SEGEP)
  • Years active
    2017 - 2017
  • Location
    Dowa, Central, MW

  • Zomba Research and Development Department

  • Role
    Project consultant for "Improving Lives of People with Albinism in Machinga District-Malawi project "
  • Years active
    2017 - 2017
  • Location
    Zomba, Southern Region, MW

  • Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi Ltd

  • Role
    ESCOM ICT Skills training consultancy field facilitator in usage of EMIS
  • Years active
    2016 - 2017
  • Location
    Blantyre, Southern Region, MW

  • National Statistical Office of Malawi

  • Role
    Developing and reviewing statistical module handbooks for diploma in statistics programme
  • Years active
    2015 - 2016
  • Location
    Zomba, Southern Region, MW

  • Government’s Department of Human Resource and Development

  • Role
    Facilitator of statistical data analysis and interpretation skills training in Stata
  • Years active
    2016 - 2016
  • Location
    Lilongwe, Central, MW

  • Ministry of Agriculture & Food Security

  • Role
    Facilitation of Questionnaire design and data collection training workshop using CSpro
  • Years active
    2015 - 2015
  • Location
    Lilongwe, Central, MW

  • Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning

  • Role
    Facilitator of Economic Data Analysis in Stata training workshop
  • Years active
    2015 - 2015
  • Location
    Lilongwe, Central, MW

  • National Aids Commission

  • Role
    Facilitation of training in Project Monitoring & Evaluation, Data Analysis with SPSS
  • Years active
    2014 - 2014
  • Location
    Lilongwe, Central, MW

  • Zomba Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP)

  • Role
    Consultant-Endline project review and report writing
  • Years active
    2014 - 2014
  • Location
    Zomba, Southern Region, MW

Funding and grants acquired

  • Centre for Development Management (CDM)

  • Type
    Grant
  • Period
    2024-01 - 2026-01
  • Funder
    Foundation for a Smoke Free World
    New York City, United States, US

  • Food, Innovation and Technology Hub (FiT-Hub)

  • Type
    Grant
  • Period
    2024-01 - 2025-01
  • Funder
    World Bank
    Washington, District of Columbia, US

  • Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Programme

  • Type
    Grant
  • Period
    2025-10 - 2025-12
  • Funder
    Carnegie Corporation of New York
    New York, New York, US

  • 2024/25 National Commission for Science & Technology (NCST)

  • Type
    Grant
  • Period
    2024-01 - 2025-12
  • Funder
    National Commission for Science and Technology Malawi
    Lilongwe, Central Region, MW

  • Centre for Resilient Agri-Food Systems (CRAFS)

  • Type
    Grant
  • Period
    2022-01 - 2026-01
  • Funder
    World Bank
    Washington, District of Columbia, US

  • Weather and Climate modelling

  • Type
    Grant
  • Period
    2024-01 - 2025-01
  • Funder
    ACU
    London, England, GB

  • Commonwealth Climate Resilience Network (CCRN)

  • Type
    Grant
  • Period
    2023-01 - 2024-01
  • Funder
    ACU
    London, England, GB

  • Designing an Organisational Ethical Cultural System for NICO Group of Companies in Malawi and Zambia

  • Type
    Grant
  • Period
    2023-01 - 2026-01
  • Funder
    NICO Group of Campanies
    Lilongwe, Malawi, MW

  • Data for Story-writing (D4S)

  • Type
    Grant
  • Period
    2022-01 - 2023-01
  • Funder
    ACU
    London, England, GB

  • RSTMH Individual research project on “A qualitative analysis of dog-mediated human rabies dynamics in Malawi

  • Type
    Grant
  • Period
    2022-01 - 2023-01
  • Funder
    Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
    London, England, GB
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Employment and positions held

  • Associate Professor in Mathematics

    University of Malawi Chancellor College — Mathematical Sciences
  • 2012-10-29 - Present
  • Zomba, Southern Region, MW

  • Insurance Clerk

    Nico Life Insurance Company Limited — Group Business
  • 2012-07-10 - 2012-10-29
  • Blantyre, Southern Region, MW

Professional Activities

  • Data handling mentor-Civic Engagement for Open Contracting project in Malawi with funding from Hivos

    Hivos Foundation, Southern Africa
  • period - 2018-02 - Present
  • Lilongwe, Central, MW

  • Statistician

    Zomba Diocese Research and Development Department
  • period - 2017-10-14 - Present
  • Zomba, Southern Region, MW

  • M & E specialist

    TAWINA Youth Organization
  • period - 2017-02-24 - Present
  • Dowa, Central, MW

  • External exam moderator in Mathematics and Statistics

    The St. John the Baptist DMI University
  • period - 2016-11-16 - Present
  • Mangochi, Eastern Region, MW

  • Part Time Lecturer in Mathematics

    Domasi College of Education
  • period - 2016-10-12 - Present
  • Zomba, Southern Region, MW