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==Early life and education== | ==Early life and education== | ||
Born and raised in [[Zambia]], he attained his primary education at [[Bayuni Primary School|Bayuni]], [[Chilanga Primary School|Chilanga]] and [[Munkolo Primary School|Munkolo]] primary schools in [[Lusaka]] between 1969 and 1975. He attended and completed his secondary school education [[Kafue Boys Secondary School]] from 1976 to 1980. | |||
He graduated in Biology and Chemistry from the University of Zambia in 1985 and immediately joined the teaching staff of the university. As part of the University’s staff development programme he was sent to the University College of Swansea in Wales where he studied for a taught MSc degree in molecular genetics. He also produced a dissertation on the inhibitory effect of certain alkaloids in herbal cancer remedies on multiplication of transformed cancer cells. He was awarded the Roger Gilbert memorial prize for the most outstanding dissertation of his class.<ref name=acgt>[http://www.acgt.co.za/profiles/professor-luke-mumba]African Centre for Gene Technologies</ref> | |||
Prof Mumba holds a doctorate degree in genetics from University of Cambridge (1994); a Master’s Degree in Molecular Genetics from the University of Wales, UK, (1987); and a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology & Chemistry from UNZA (1985). | Prof Mumba holds a doctorate degree in genetics from University of Cambridge (1994); a Master’s Degree in Molecular Genetics from the University of Wales, UK, (1987); and a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology & Chemistry from UNZA (1985). | ||
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Prof Mumba has contributed to the development of STI strategies and policies at national, regional and continental levels in Africa. He is currently a member of the African Union Commission (AUC) Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Committee on the “Science, Technology and Innovation Strategy for Africa” (STISA-2024). | Prof Mumba has contributed to the development of STI strategies and policies at national, regional and continental levels in Africa. He is currently a member of the African Union Commission (AUC) Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Committee on the “Science, Technology and Innovation Strategy for Africa” (STISA-2024). | ||
He is the Founding Director of the [[Biotechnology Outreach Society of Zambia]], a professional association spearheading biotech outreach in Zambia.<ref name=acgt/> | |||
On 1 July 2016, he was appointed as the new Vice Chancellor of the [[University of Zambia]].<ref name=observer>[http://www.zambianobserver.com/professor-luke-evuta-mumba-is-the-new-vice-chancellor-for-unza/ Professor Luke Evuta Mumba Is The New Vice Chancellor For UNZA], [[The Zambian Observer]], 2 July 2016</ref> | On 1 July 2016, he was appointed as the new Vice Chancellor of the [[University of Zambia]].<ref name=observer>[http://www.zambianobserver.com/professor-luke-evuta-mumba-is-the-new-vice-chancellor-for-unza/ Professor Luke Evuta Mumba Is The New Vice Chancellor For UNZA], [[The Zambian Observer]], 2 July 2016</ref> | ||
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*He received recognition as an Extraordinary Associate Professor in the Department of Botany & Zoology of the University of Stellenbosch, South Africa between 2012 and 2014. | *He received recognition as an Extraordinary Associate Professor in the Department of Botany & Zoology of the University of Stellenbosch, South Africa between 2012 and 2014. | ||
*He is a recipient of four international research fellowships and awards (British ODA Fellowship; Beit Trust Fellowship; UNESCO Fellowship; and the Rodger Gilbert Memorial Prize Award). He has also presented, researched and written widely on genetics, biotechnology and on science, technology and innovation (STI) in general. | *He is a recipient of four international research fellowships and awards (British ODA Fellowship; Beit Trust Fellowship; UNESCO Fellowship; and the Rodger Gilbert Memorial Prize Award). He has also presented, researched and written widely on genetics, biotechnology and on science, technology and innovation (STI) in general. | ||
*He was awarded the Roger Gilbert memorial prize for the most outstanding dissertation of his class at the University College of Swansea in Wales.<ref name=acgt/> | |||
==Personal life== | ==Personal life== | ||
