Academic education in: production technology and engineering management; engineering economics; civil engineering and construction cost estimations and project management. Professional competencies: R&D, design, planning, costing, technology management, feasibility study and advisory services in relation to the development and implementation of industrial production facilities and related production of national development plans. Scientific research, construction management, project consultancy and project management related to civil engineering, labour-based works and general project management and supervision. Scientific research in appropriate production and engineering technologies for SME businesses, producers and manufacturers. Technology acquisition and transfer. Scientific research, R&D, innovation, value addition and commercialization of scientific knowledge. Scientific advisory services to private and public sectors. Major impact functional activities/responsibilities:
Research team leader and HODs of RIVD and S&TD. Director of MRC. Member of the Guiding Coalition which coordinates the Namibia national V(ision)2030 Program and advises the Director General of NPC, National Planning Commission, on the implementation of V2030. Developed a Power can product which was tested satisfactorily and enthusiastically received by low-income residents of Uupindi, Oshakati. Provided technical assistance to previously disadvantaged Namibians, which enabled them to become successful business persons.
Resume/Vita
The internet link to the full CV
Publications (not more than 3 major publications from each category in last 5years)
Books
Chapters in Books
Oshikoto NDP3, National Development Plan, NPC, GRN (Government of the Republic of Namibia) (http//npc.gov. na); UNAM NDP3 Development plan 2007/8-2012/13, NPC, Government of the Republic of Namibia (http//npc.gov. na).
Peer Review Publications
Peer review refereed publications
Mu Ashekele, H., Success Factors in Technology Transfer to SME’s, PICMET’08 International Academic Conference and Proceedings, Portland University, 2007; Mu Ashekele, H., Community Participation as a Tool in Urban Housing Delivery, Namibia Development Journal, Vol1, No 1, 2007;
Kiremire, E., Likius, D., Mu Ashekele, H., Chibale, K., Kambafwile, H., Further investigation into the phenomenal paramagnetic shift influence of Cu(II)-ion on ferrocene-thiosemicarbazone-based bimetallic complexes, Material Science research India, Vol 4(2), 263-267 (2007); Kiremire, E., Likius, D., Mu Ashekele, H., Chibale, K., Kambafwile, H., Phenomenal paramagnetic shifts in certain Ferrocene thio-based Cu(II) metal complexes, Oriental Journal of Chemistry, Vol. 23(3), 785-791 (2007).
Academic and Technical Publications
Academic discussion and working papers
Mu Ashekele, H., Invest Forecast for NDP3 and V203 Programs, 2007; Mu Ashekele, H., Standardization and specification of Labor-based Works in Namibia, 2007; Mu Ashekele, H., Critical Review of V2030 Draft Implementation Strategy; Mu Ashekele, H. and Gideon, F.,Computer Program to assess sustainability of appropriate production technology on labour-based projects in Namibia, 2007; Mu Ashekele, H., Shapi, M., and Matengu, K.,Affordability ofMobile Prepaid Phone Services makes it accessible to users under different economic conditions, 2008.
Scientific technical papers
Shapi, M., Matengu, K. and Mu Ashekele, H., Services Delivery Assessment Survey, Commissioned: Ministry of Information and Communications Technology; GRN, 2008; Mu Ashekele, H., Oshikoto NDP3, Commissioned: NPC, GRN, 2008; Mu Ashekele, H., Productivity Situational Analysis in Namibia, Commissioned: Productivity Center of Botswana, 2008; Mu Ashekele, H. and Jansson, P.,Tri-partite Collaboration Program in Research, Innovation and Value-addition between Universities of Namibia and Iceland, 2008.
Conference presentation
Review and edition of books and academic papers
Kaakunga, E., Ndalikokule, V., Property Rights and Access to Credit, External Reviewer of Bank of Namibia Research Paper, 2005; Awene, N. and Eita, C., Market Feasibility Study of Havana, External Reviewer of a Commissioned study, 2006;
Research and Teaching
Supervision of theses, refereed papers, teaching materials of students
Review research works of and train Postgraduate research fellows in research mythologies and practice
Mupopiwa, S., Formulation of Academic Research Hypothesis, Assistance in the drafting of MBA thesis hypothesis, She is Director: Planning at Oshikoto regional Council, 2008.
Creative Works (Original works)
Theoretical expose/treaty
Mu Ashekele, H., Necessary Conditions for the Successful Implementation of V2030, Namibia Economist, June 18-24, 2004; Mu Ashekele, H., Programming and Scheduling of V2030 Outputs and Performance Indicators, Namibia Economist, June 24 -July 1, 2004; Mu Ashekele, H., Demands and Resources Requirements, Namibia Economist, July 9-15, 2004; Mu Ashekele, H., Investment Funding for V2030 Program, New Era, March 17, 2006; Mu Ashekele, H., Hypothesis of 7% Growth Rate for V2030 and the Production Theory, 2008.
Art work (Original material creation)
Novel/Functional concept of product prototype
Best practice principles
Mu Ashekele, H., UNAM NDP3 Training, Research and Development (R&D) Program: Formulation of UNAM’s best practice and transformation process into a center of research excellence in order to make Namibia’s V2030 a reality, submitted and incorporated as into the national policy program of NDP3, NPC, 2008.
Research and Development (R&D)/Commercialization of Scientific Knowledge
Innovation and Value Addition
Mu Ashekele, H., Power Can (PC), developed and successfully tested as a potable, detached, affordable, renewable energy-powered prepaid energy supply prototype technology, S&TD, MRC, 2006.
Research Management
Mu Ashekele, H., Management System of MRC Collaborative Research Programs with Faculties, MRC, 2008; Mu Ashekele, H., Coordinate the publication of MRC Annual Research Report 2008; Mu Ashekele, H., Soliciting and sourcing of relevant research information to MRC as well as UNAM research community, MRC, 2008; Mu Ashekele, H., Facilitating accessibility of the internet based Research Africa on-line research information on Africa, to all UNAM researchers, MRC, 2008; Mu Ashekele, H., Annual Management of UNAM NDP3, V2030 and ETSIP programs, MRC, 2008; Mu Ashekele, H., Income I generated/negotiated by contract values signed p.a. per research category: commissioned, 2006(N$ 0.0), 2007(N$1,104,123.00 NPC+MICT), 2008(N$383,985.00 Ministry of Labor) + US$2.655mil (N$23,895mil, 5-year R&D and innovation program between UNAM and University of Iceland) Total 2008(N$ N$25,383,108.00). Total over 3 years: N$26,487,231
Community Outreach
Community outreach services
Mu Ashekele, H., Participation in and contribution to V2030, NPP3 and ETSIP national development programs, 2006-todate; Serve in various advisory capacities in private and public sector (e.g.SANUMARC Research center, SME constructors’ association, SADC Regional Construction Forum).
Services to specific public and private sector organizations
Research Administration
Research Administration to MRC
Mu Ashekele, H., Director: MRC (Regular, Management meetings; HODs of both S&TD and RIVD regular management meetings; Annual MRC Activity Review meetings and reports 2-times a year; 2 MRC Board meetings p.a.; 2-3 Public-private-partnership collabora-tion meetings twice p.a.
Research Administration to UNAM (including special assignments)
Mu Ashekele, H., 3-4 Specific technical assignments to facilitate decision making system by UNAM management p.a. Chairing UNAM committee meetings, interviews, etc.
Professional Services
Major professional services
Mu Ashekele, H., Member of the Guiding Coalition which coordinates the Namibia national V(ision)2030 Program and advises the Director General of NPC, National Planning Commission, on the implementation of V2030. Developed a Power can product which was tested satisfactorily and enthusiastically received by low-income residents of Uupindi, Oshakati. Provided technical assistance to previously disadvantaged Namibians, which enabled them to become successful business persons.
