My Biography

As I reflect on my academic journey, I recall sitting in the Physics laboratory with my colleagues at the University of Natal in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, contemplating our future paths as we neared the completion of our bachelor’s degrees. During this time, I served as a Mathematics tutor for first-year students, marking the beginning of my teaching journey. I graduated with a BSc in Computational Physics (Summa Cum Laude).

Shortly thereafter, my career took a serendipitous and exciting turn when I was awarded a postgraduate scholarship to pursue an Honours degree in Medical Physics at the University of Cape Town. This opportunity perfectly aligned my passion for healthcare with my strong foundation in physics, while allowing me to experience the breathtaking beauty of Cape Town, renowned for its iconic Table Mountain, stunning beaches, and vibrant coastal charm (top right image).

I subsequently completed a Master’s degree and a PhD in Medical Physics at the University of the Free State in Bloemfontein. During this period, I also gained part-time teaching experience through high school Physical Sciences instruction. Shortly after completing my doctoral studies, I began teaching and coordinating the Medical Physics graduate program and served as a clinical examiner for the board certification of MSc graduates at a national university in my home country, Zimbabwe.

Zimbabwe is a landlocked country of breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural heritage, where nature and history intertwine. Its crown jewel, Victoria Falls (borrom right image), stands as one of the world's most awe-inspiring natural wonders, captivating visitors with its thundering beauty and majestic spray.

Eventually, I moved to the beautiful island of Trinidad and Tobago, where I continue to pursue my passion for teaching and research. Here, my goal is to promote low-cost research by utilizing EGSnrc Monte Carlo free software, which can be run online to enhance accessibility.

My research focuses on computational radiation dose determination using Monte Carlo simulations for radiotherapy applications, as well as the establishment of Diagnostic Reference Levels (DRLs) for radiation protection in medical imaging facilities in Trinidad and Tobago. I currently supervise one PhD research project, eight MSc projects, and one undergraduate project, and I also serve as an external examiner for an MSc Medical Physics research project at a South African university.

I previously served as a Research Affiliate in the X-ray Cancer Imaging and Therapy Experimental (XCITE) Lab at the University of Victoria (British Columbia), Canada. During this time, I was selected as a finalist at the Worldwide Innovations in Medical Physics (WIMP) early-career scholar competition held virtually in Colorado, USA.

My doctoral research made novel contributions to the use of transmission ionization chambers for quality assurance in high-energy X-ray radiotherapy, resulting in the publication of four peer-reviewed journal articles.