• icon+265(0)111 624 222
  • iconresearch@unima.ac.mw
  • iconChirunga-Zomba, Malawi

Are you a UNIMA researcher? Login

profile

Levis Keliyasi Eneya

Senior Lecturer, Mathematical Sciences https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4352-1052

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

sdg
sdg
sdg
sdg
sdg

Brief profile


  • I am a dedicated public servant with expertise in research, teaching, and leadership. My academic background includes a Bachelor of Education with Distinction from the University of Malawi (1999); an MSc from the same University (2001), and a PhD in Applied Mathematics from Humboldt University of Berlin in Germany (2010). My research focuses on applying mathematical techniques to various fields, including optimisation, mathematical biology, climate modelling, cryptography, and mathematic... Read more

Research fields of focus

As an Applied Mathematician, my research focus encompasses the application of mathematical techniques to various fields, including optimisation, mathematical biology, climate modelling, cryptography, and mathematics education. Additionally, I have a keen interest in education policy development and implementation, with a specific emphasis on enhancing access to quality higher education and promoting broader educational opportunities.

Education/Academic Qualification


  • University of Osnabrück

  • Qualification
    Cert. (Higher Education Management)
  • Start year - Award year
    2015 - 2015
  • Address
    Osnabrück, DE

  • Tokyo Gakugei University

  • Qualification
    Cert. (Education (Problem Solving))
  • Start year - Award year
    2011 - 2011
  • Address
    Tokyo, Tokyo, JP

  • Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin

  • Qualification
    Dr. rer. nat. (Mathematics)
  • Start year - Award year
    2006 - 2010
  • Address
    Berlin, Berlin, DE

  • University of Malawi

  • Qualification
    MSc (Mathematics)
  • Start year - Award year
    1999 - 2001
  • Address
    Zomba, Southern Region, MW

  • University of Malawi

  • Qualification
    BEd. (with Distinction) (Education)
  • Start year - Award year
    1995 - 1999
  • Address
    Zomba, Southern Region, MW

Undergraduate courses


  • MAT221 - Further Mathematics II
  • MAT322 - Multivariable Calculus
  • MAT323 - Differential Equations ll
  • STA222 - Statistics
  • STA323 - Statistical Methods II
  • STA322 - Sampling Theory & Quality Control
  • MAT211 - Further Mathematics I
  • MAT414 - Introduction to Mathematical Modelling
  • STA211 - Fundamentals of Probab Theory
  • STA311 - Statistical Theory
  • STA312 - Statistical Methods I
  • STA411 - Distribution Theory
  • STA412 - Genelised Linear Model
  • MAT311 - Linear Algebra
  • MAT312 - Introduction to Real Analysis
  • MAT111 - College Algebra
  • MAT212 - Discrete Mathematics
  • MAT411 - Abstract Algebra
  • STA413 - Statistical Inference
  • MAT412 - Real Analysis
  • MAT122 - Elementary Calculus and Introduction to Linear Algebra
  • MAT422 - Complex Analysis
  • MAT425 - Project Work
  • MAT121 - Trigonometry & Introduction to Calculus
  • MAT221 - Calculus II
  • MAT321 - Linear Optimization
  • MAT322 - Multivariable Calculus
  • MAT323 - Differential Equations ll
  • MAT413 - Calculus of Variations
  • STA221 - Foundations of Probability & Statistics
  • STA322 - Sampling Theory & Quality Control
  • STA421 - Statistical Inference
  • STA422 - Projects
  • STA323 - Statistical Methods II
  • STA423 - Statistics Research Project
  • MAT111 - College Algebra
  • MAT112 - College Algebra
  • MAT211 - Calculus I
  • MAT212 - Discrete Mathematics
  • MAT311 - Linear Algebra
  • MAT312 - Introduction to Real Analysis
  • MAT313 - Differential Equations
  • MAT411 - Abstract Algebra
  • MAT413 - Calculus of Variations and Nonlinear Differential Equations
  • STA311 - Introduction to Mathematical Statistics
  • STA312 - Survey Sampling and Quality Control
  • STA313 - Statistical Hypothesis Testing
  • STA411 - Distribution Theory
  • STA412 - Genelised Linear Model
  • STA413 - Case Studies, Research & Statistical Practice
  • MAT425 - Mathematics Research Project
  • MAT122 - Elementary Calculus and Introduction to Linear Algebra
  • MAT323 - Numerical Analysis
  • MAT224 - Linear Algebra with Applications
  • DIS125 - Elementary Calculus
  • MAT312 - Ordinary Differential Equations with Applications

Postgraduate courses


  • MAT652 - Nonlinear Optimisation
Filters for Research Outputs
Sustainable Development Goals
Type
Publication Year

2026

Fixing graduate research in Sub-Saharan Africa: faculty must set the agenda

Author(s) : Limbikani Matumba, Patsani Kumambala, Maurice...

Research output : journal-article

Publication Year: 2026, doi: 10.3389/feduc.2026.1719568

Thematic Analysis Graduate students Higher education Quality (philosophy) Thematic analysis

2024

Understanding the maize yield gap in Southern Malawi by integrating ground and remote-sensing data, models, and household surveys

Author(s) : Daniela Anghileri, Tendai Polite Chibarabada,...

Research output : journal-article

Publication Year: 2024, doi: 10.1016/j.agsy.2024.103962

Ground truth Computer science Biology Agronomy Physics

2023

Investigating human-induced threat to hydrological regime of Lake Chilwa Basin, Malawi

Author(s) : Oscar Kambombe, Cosmo Ngongondo, Maurice...

Research output : journal-article

Publication Year: 2023, doi: 10.1007/S13201-023-01965-8

SWAT model Environmental science Geography Climate change Ecology

Characterisation of dry spells for agricultural applications in Malawi

Author(s) : Ellasy Gulule Chimimba, Cosmo Ngongondo,...

Research output : journal-article

Publication Year: 2023, doi: 10.1007/S42452-023-05413-9

Dry season Wet season Growing season Biology Environmental science

Forward Secrecy Attack on Privacy-Preserving Machine Authenticated Key Agreement for Internet of Things

Author(s) : Batamu Anderson Chiphiko, Hyunsung Kim,...

Research output : journal-article

Publication Year: 2023, doi: 10.47852/bonviewaaes32021937

Computer science The Internet Computer security World Wide Web Anonymity

2022

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

2021

Spatio-temporal analysis of droughts in the Lake Chilwa Basin, Malawi

Author(s) : Oscar Kambombe, Cosmo Ngongondo, Levis...

Research output : journal-article

Publication Year: 2021, doi: 10.1007/S00704-021-03586-0

Environmental science Geography Ecology Climatology Meteorology

2018

Privacy Preserving User Authentication Scheme Based on Smart Card

Author(s) : Beaton Kapito, Patrick Ali, Levis...

Research output : journal-article

Publication Year: 2018, doi: 10.5121/ijcis.2018.8302

Computer science Computer security Internet privacy Mathematics Scheme (mathematics)

2017

Cryptanalysis and Enhancement of Password Authentication Scheme for Smart Card

Author(s) : Raphael Nyirongo, Solomon Kuonga, Patrick...

Research output : journal-article

Publication Year: 2017, doi: 10.5121/ijcis.2017.7301

Computer science Computer security Mathematics Scheme (mathematics) Cryptography

2015

An algorithm for pointwise evaluation of polyconvex envelopes II: generalization and numerical results

Author(s) : T. Bosse, L. Eneya, A....

Research output : journal-article

Publication Year: 2015, doi: 10.1007/s13370-013-0181-3

Computer science Independence (probability theory) Mathematics Applied mathematics Mathematical analysis

2014

Modelling Sustainable Harvesting Lebels of Timber in the Zomba Plantation: A Logistic Modelling Approach

Research output : journal-article

Publication Year: 2014, doi: 10.4314/mjst.v7i1.

2013

A method for pointwise evaluation of polyconvex envelopes

Author(s) : Levis Eneya, Torsten Bosse, Andreas...

Research output : journal-article

Publication Year: 2013, doi: 10.1007/s13370-011-0035-9

Computer science Physics Mathematics Applied mathematics Mathematical analysis

Awards

Professional Services

Funding and grants acquired

  • Malawi-Norway Mobility Programme in Mathematics and Mathematics Education (MaNoMME)

  • Type
    Grant
  • Period
    2019 - 2022
  • Funder
    Norad
    Oslo, Oslo, NO

  • Building research capacity for sustainable water and food security in drylands of sub-Saharan Africa (BRECcIA)

  • Type
    Grant
  • Period
    2018 - 2021
  • Funder
    Research Council of the United Kingdom (RCUK)
    UK, GB
Filters for projects
Fields of study
Project type

Showing 0 project results

No projects found.

Employment and positions held

  • Senior Lecturer of Mathematics

    University of Malawi — Mathematical Sciences Department
  • 2001-07-01 - Present
  • Zomba, Southern Region, MW

  • Secretary for Higher Education (on Secondment from University of Malawi)

    Ministry of Higher Education — Higher Education
  • 2025-03-06 - 2025-10-14
  • Lilongwe, Central Region, MW

  • Director of Higher Education (on Secondment from University of Malawi)

    Ministry of Education Science and Technology — Higher Education
  • 2021-02-05 - 2025-03-06
  • Lilongwe, Central Region, MW

Professional Activities

  • Dean of Science

    University of Malawi
  • period - 2015 - 2019
  • Zomba, MW

  • Deputy Dean of Science

    University of Malawi
  • period - 2014 - 2015
  • Zomba, MW

  • President

    Southern Africa Mathematical Sciences Association (SAMSA)
  • period - 2012-11 - 2014-12
  • Gaborone, BW

  • Head of Department of Mathematical Sciences

    University of Malawi
  • period - 2012 - 2014
  • Zomba, MW

  • Head of Department of Mathematical Sciences

    University of Malawi
  • period - 2012 - 2014
  • Zomba, MW