Hillary Chanda
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Postgraduate Research Student
Areas of interest
My research interest includes Renewable Energy Management in Rural Areas, Sustainable use and generation of Energy and Financing mechanisms for Solar PV in rural set ups.Research centres and groups
Energy & Environmental Engineering Research GroupResearch projects
Renewable Energy Management and Adoption in Rural Communities. Case of Zambia.
The study seeks to address important aspects of Solar PV Renewable Energy adoption and provision in rural communities of Zambia. By taking a critical analysis from the neglected perspective of the rural communities, not served by national power grids, this study will explore reasons behind the mismatch between Solar PV energy provision (supply) and demand needs in Zambia’s rural communities. This will be done through understanding the current rural community; energy sources, who uses them, how they are used, why they are preferred, why they are prioritized and the extent to which Solar PV adds to the rural community energy mix. Anticipated development impact of the research / study includes access to reliable and sustainable energy sources for rural development, improving livelihoods, and reducing poverty levels. Others include informing policy and planning, promoting sustainable development and empowering rural communities.
Background
I hold a BA in Business Administration and an MBA (with Distinction and Best student) from the Copperbelt University. My MBA dissertation studied the effect of privatisation on the performance of the banking sector in Zambia using CAMELS indicators. I have 18 years of experience working in Education, prior to commencing my PhD. I have a special interest in Renewable Energy Management and promotion of sustainable energy generation.
Though for the first 6 years of my working career I served in middle management at the Copperbelt University as an Administrative Assistant to the Dean, I have been a Business Lecturer for most of my life (12 years) and I am currently employed by the Copperbelt University. I have done part time teaching at Diploma, Degree and Post graduate level at The Copperbelt University, The University of Zambia and at Reading University. I am a Commonwealth Scholar.
Selected publications
Refereed Books
Banda, I., Chanda, H., (2016), Motivational Factor for Non-degree graduate Entrepreneurs in Kitwe. Bar code number 978-3-330-01483-1, Lambert Academic Publishing. Motivational Factors for Non-degree graduate Entrepreneurs in Kitwe: Entrepreneurship is the key to the growth of every economy: Banda, Ian, Chanda, Hillary Chipalo: 9783330014831: Books - Amazon.ca
Refereed Journal Articles
Mwiya, B.,Chanda, H. (2022). Institutional determinants of entrepreneurial intention: The need for strategic alliances and entrepreneurial ecosystem. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Growth Evaluation. 3(4): 262-269. https://doi.org/10.54660/anfo.2022.3.4.12
Mwiya, B., Siachinji, B., Bwalya, J., Sikombe, S., Chawala, M., Chanda, H., Kayekesi, M., Sakala, E., Muyenga, A. and Kaulungombe, B. (2019). Are there study mode differences in perceptions of university education service quality? evidence from Zambia. Cogent Business & Management, 6, p.1579414. https://doi.org/10.1080/23311975.2019.1579414
Mwiya, B., Bwalya, J., Siachinji, B., Sikombe, S., Chanda, H., & Chawala, M. (2017), Higher Education Quality and Student Satisfaction Nexus: Evidence from Zambia, Creative Education, 8, 1044–1068. https://doi.org/10.4236/ce.2017.87076
Refereed Conference Papers
Chanda, H., Kasanda, E., Mwiya, B., & Siachinji, B. (2018), The Factors Affecting The Adoption Of Electronic & Mobile Banking, 2nd IEEE - International Conference in Information and Communication Technologies (ICICT) Lusaka, Zambia. 12th -13th December 2018.
Siachinji, B., Mwiya, B., Kasanda, E., & Chanda, H. (2018), Adoption Intention of Mobile Banking, The Role of Perceived Risk: A Comparative Study Between University Students in The United Kingdom and Zambia, 2nd IEEE - International Conference in Information and Communication Technologies (ICICT) Lusaka, Zambia. 12th -13th December 2018.
Mwiya, B., Kayekesi, M., Chirwa, K., Siachinji, B., Kasanda, E., & Chanda, H. (2018), Exploring Gender Differences In E-Banking Adoption: Evidence from Bank Customers in Lusaka and the opperbelt, Zambia. 2nd IEEE - International Conference in Information and Communication Technologies (ICICT) Lusaka, Zambia, 12th -13th December 2018.
Chanda, H., Phiri, T., Maseka, K., Mwiya, B., and Kasanda, E. (2018), Effects of Blasting on Residential Houses Around Mines in Kitwe. First Zambian National Conference on Geology, Mining, Metallurgy and Ground Water Resources. Held at Radisson Blu Hotel, Lusaka, Zambia. 22nd - 23rd November 2018.
Mwiya, B., Bwalya, J., Siachinji, B., Sikombe, S., Chanda, H., & Chawala, M. (2017), The Effects of Higher Education Quality on Student Satisfaction and Loyalty October 2017, Conference: Management of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in Zambia, Organised by the Higher Education Authority (HEA), Zambia at Radisson Blu Hotel, Lusaka, Zambia. 20th October 2018.
Chanda, H., Mwiya, B., Siachinji, B., Bwalya, J., Sikombe, S., & Chawala, M. (2018), Factors Fuelling Co-operatives Perpetual Dependency on Farmer Input Support Programme. International Postgraduate Research Conference (IPREC 18) Conference held at Zambia ICT College, Ndola, Zambia. September 26th – 28th, 2018.
Mwiya, B., Siachinji, B., Bwalya, J., Sikombe, S., Chanda, H., & Chawala, M. (2018), Are there Study Mode Differences in Perceptions of Higher Education Quality in Zambia? Conference host and convener: University of Johannesburg and Zambia Research Development Centre. Held at Radisson Blu Hotel, Lusaka, Zambia. 29th -31st August 2018.
Chanda, H., Lungu, J., Kasanda, E., Kabala, E., and Mapoma, R. (2018), Innovative Financing for Enabling Affordable Renewable Energy Projects in Zambia, 34th International Conference for Society for Environmental Geochemistry and Health (SEGH). Livingstone, Zambia, 2nd – 7th July 2018.
Kasanda, E., Lungu, J., Chanda, H., Kabala, E., and Mapoma, R. (2018), An Analysis into the Epidemiological and Socio-Economic Effects of Cholera Outbreak in Zambia, 34th International Conference for Society for Environmental Geochemistry and Health (SEGH). Livingstone, Zambia, 2nd – 7th July 2018.
Mapoma, R., Lungu, J., Kabala, E., Chanda, H., and Kasanda, E., (2018), Assessment of Corporate Social Responsibility Practices in Zambia’s Mining Sector – Lessons from Zambia’s Copper Mines, 34th International Conference for Society for Environmental Geochemistry and Health (SEGH). Livingstone, Zambia, 2nd - 7th July 2018.
Kabala, E., Lungu, J., Mapoma, R., Chanda, H., and Kasanda, E., (2018), Food Safety, Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures and Pro-Poor International Trade - Challenges and opportunities from the Zambian Experience, 34th International Conference for Society for Environmental Geochemistry and Health (SEGH). Livingstone, Zambia, 2nd – 7th July 2018.
Chanda, H. etal, (2016), Analysis of Bank Performance in the Post Liberalization and Privatisation Era (Case of Zambia), 3rd Biennial Conference - Africa Academy of Management (AFAM). Hosted by: Strathmore Business School, Nairobi, Kenya, 5th – 10th, January 2016.
Chanda H. and Mwanza, B.G. (2015), The Factors Inhibiting Asset Growth of SMEs in Zambia: Case Study of Mazabuka District Agricultural Cooperatives, National Conference on ISO and TQM, Livingstone, Zambia, 7th – 9th October 2015, (1NCIT), Zambia, sponsored by: Copperbelt University and Top Emerald Portfolio of Academic Journals, UK.
Mwiya B. and Chanda H. (2015), Interconnectedness among Entrepreneurship Education, Individual and Institutional Influences on Entrepreneurial Intention: Need for Strategic Alliances in Zambia, National Conference on ISO and TQM, Livingstone, Zambia, 7th – 9th October 2015, (1NCIT), sponsored by: Copperbelt University and Top Emerald Portfolio of Academic Journals, UK (including the TQM Journal) ~ Listed on the Thomson Reuter citation index – ISI.
Mwanza, B.G and Chanda H. (2015), Impact of total productive maintenance (TPM) practices on manufacturing performance: a case study of manufacturing company, National Conference on ISO and TQM, Livingstone, Zambia, 7th – 9th October 2015, (1NCIT), Zambia, sponsored by: Copperbelt University and Top Emerald Portfolio of Academic Journals, UK.