National Industrial Science & Research Institute
Meet Our Team
The dedicated professionals leading NISIR's mission to advance scientific research and industrial innovation in Zambia.
Director General
Ph.D. Chemistry · 25 yrs research leadership
Deputy Director - Research
Ph.D. Food Science · Stellenbosch University
Deputy Director - Administration
MBA · 20 yrs research administration
Head, Food Science
Ph.D. Food Technology · University of Pretoria
Head, Animal Science
Ph.D. Animal Breeding · University of Nairobi
Head, Plant Science
Ph.D. Plant Breeding · Wageningen University
Head, Material Engineering
Ph.D. Materials Science · Univ. of Manchester
Head, Nuclear Science
Ph.D. Nuclear Physics · IAEA Fellow
Head, Digital Transformation
Ph.D. Computer Science · Univ. of Cape Town
Head, Water, Energy & Environment
Ph.D. Environmental Science · UNZA
Board Chairperson
Former Minister · 30 yrs public service
Vice Chairperson
Professor Emeritus · Former Vice Chancellor
Board Member - Industry
CEO, Zambian Manufacturing Association
Board Member - Academia
Dean, Engineering · Copperbelt University
Board Member - Agriculture
Former Perm. Secretary · Ministry of Agriculture
Board Member - Environment
Exec. Director · Zambian Environmental Agency
Board Member - Finance
Chartered Accountant · Partner at PwC Zambia
Board Member - Int'l Relations
Former Ambassador to the UN
Board Secretary
LLB · Corporate Governance Expert
