Open To Work
FELICITAS MANTJODI FWANYANGA
Windhoek
Summary
Dynamic early-career microbiologist skilled in research methodologies and laboratory techniques. Proven ability to design curriculum and deliver effective training, aiming to enhance student understanding and engagement in biological sciences.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Biology Tutor: Readiness Programme
University of Namibia
Oshakati
06.2024 - 12.2024
- Delivered lectures and online academic support for Biology
students. - Conducted practical sessions, tutorials, assessments, and
academic mentoring.
Part-Time Lecturer (Microbiology)
The International University of Management
Windhoek, Namibia
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Designed and taught undergraduate microbiology courses for
nursing students. - Created and evaluated laboratory practicals and clinical microbiology content.
Conservation Agriculture intern
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)
Rundu
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Developed climate-smart demonstration plots, instructing over 150 communal farmers on sustainable practices
- Supported planning and facilitation of training on composting
and horticulture practices.
Student Fellow
University of Bremen
Bremen
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Collaborated on research projects investigating plant-microbe interactions to enhance understanding of ecological roles
- Utilized molecular techniques to analyze microbial communities in root nodules, contributing to insights on symbiotic relationships.
Education
Master of Science - Microbiology
University Of Namibia
Windhoek, Namibia10-2023
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
University of Namibia
Windhoek, Namibia04-2020
Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate - Mathematical Sciences
Dr. Romanus Kampungu Senior Secondary School
Rundu, Namibia10-2015
Ph.D. - Agricultural Microbiology
University of Namibia
Ogongo, Namibia04-2026
Skills
- Educational mentoring
- Academic writing
- Research methodologies
- Data analysis
- Public speaking
- Project management
- Laboratory techniques
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Publications
- Horn, L. N., Fwanyanga, F. M., Shimwafeni, J. I., Alweendo, B. N., Kapembe, M., & Enguwa, K. B. P. (2026). Sustainable cultivation practices, nutritional optimization, and food processing innovations for Bambara groundnut in the Sub-Saharan and Namibian context. In E. Ivanišová (Ed.), Cereals and pseudocereals in the 21st century: Challenges and opportunities. IntechOpen. https://doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.1012010
- Fwanyanga, F. M., Horn, L. N., Sibanda, T., & Reinhold-Hurek, B. (2024). Bambara groundnuts (Vigna subterranea (L.) Verdc) production systems in Kavango East Region, Northern Namibia. Indian Journal of Agricultural Research. https://doi.org/10.18805/IJARe.AF-838
- Sarkar, A., Fwanyanga, F. M., Horn, L. N., Welzel, S., Diederichs, M., Kerk, L. J., Zimmermann, M., & Reinhold-Hurek, B. (2023). Towards inoculant development for Bambara groundnut (Vigna subterranea (L.) Verdc) pulse crop production in Namibia. Frontiers in Plant Science, 14, 1270356. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2023.1270356
- Horn, L. N., Mulima, E. P., & Fwanyanga, F. M. (2023). Coriander cultivation and agricultural practices. In Z. H. Laghari & A. A. Otho (Eds.), Handbook of coriander (Coriandrum sativum): Chemistry, functionality, and applications (1st ed., pp. 15–24). CRC Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003204626-3
- Fwanyanga, F. M., Horn, L. N., Sibanda, T., & Reinhold-Hurek, B. (2022). Prospects of rhizobial inoculant technology on Bambara groundnut crop production and growth. Frontiers in Agronomy, 4, 1004771. https://doi.org/10.3389/fagro.2022.1004771
Certification
- Design and Analysis of Experiments (DoE)- UDEMY
- Genomics for Smarter Breeding in Drylands- UNAM
Timeline
Biology Tutor: Readiness Programme
University of Namibia
06.2024 - 12.2024
Part-Time Lecturer (Microbiology)
The International University of Management
07.2023 - 12.2023
Conservation Agriculture intern
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)
01.2023 - 06.2023
Student Fellow
University of Bremen
05.2022 - 08.2022
Master of Science - Microbiology
University Of Namibia
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
University of Namibia
Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate - Mathematical Sciences
Dr. Romanus Kampungu Senior Secondary School
Ph.D. - Agricultural Microbiology
University of Namibia