About
Professional Summary
Dr. Kamusoko (Ph.D. CUT; MSc, NUST; BSc, MSU) is a Lecturer in the Department of Biotechnology, School of Health Sciences and Technology at Chinhoyi University of Technology, Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe. He teaches classes in microbiology and biotechnology. His main research interest is in industrial and environmental biotechnology with special focus on biofuels, food security, health-related issues, and water and wastewater treatment. Currently, he is working on valorisation of lignocellulosic biomass into biofuels and other value-added products. Mr. Kamusoko is also engaged in research involving quality assurance in higher education. He is committed to drafting informative reporting and furthering research through submission of manuscripts to top peer-reviewed journals. Mr. Kamusoko has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and contributed several book chapters over his 13 years of academic expertise in teaching, research and community engagement. He is also a reviewer of several reputable international journals and a member of the Asian Council of Science Editors (ACSE). Mr. Kamusoko has served as a curriculum reviewer, external assessor and programme evaluator in some local and regional institutions in higher education.
Education
Academic Background
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Ph.D.
Chinhoyi University of Technology, Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe
Environmental Biotechnology | Completed: 2023
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M.Sc.
National University of Science and Technology, Zimbabwe
Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology | Completed: 2015
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B.Sc.
Midlands State University, Zimbabwe
Bio- science | Completed: 2005
Publications (19)
Selected Scholarly Contributions
Potential of Wheat Straw for Biogas Production by Anaerobic Digestion in South Africa: A Review
Reckson Kamusoko, Patrick Mukumba
Energies
| Journal Article
2024
Characterization of lignocellulosic crop residues for potential biogas production in Zimbabwe
Reckson Kamusoko, Raphael M. Jingura, Wilson Parawira, Zedias Chikwambi
Biofuels, Bioproducts and Biorefining
| Journal Article
2022
Purification and Amplification of DNA from Cellulolytic Bacteria: Application for Biogas Production from Crop Residues
Reckson Kamusoko, Raphael M. Jingura, Wilson Parawira, Zedias Chikwambi
Methods in Molecular Biology
| Book Chapter
2021
Strategies for valorization of crop residues into biofuels and other value‐added products.
Kamusoko, R., R.M. Jingura, W. Parawira and Z. Chikwambi,
Biofuels Bioprod. Biorefin.,
| Journal Article
Reckson Kamusoko
2021
Critical Analysis of the Applicability of the ISO 9001 Standard in Higher Education Institutions
Reckson Kamusoko
International Journal of African Higher Education
| Journal Article
2020
A competency framework for internal quality assurance in higher education.
Jingura, R.M. and R. Kamusoko,
Int. J. Manage. Educ.,
| Journal Article
Reckson Kamusoko
2019
Comparison of pretreatment methods that enhance biomethane production from crop residues - A systematic review.
Kamusoko, R., R.M. Jingura, W. Parawira and W.T. Sanyika,
Biofuel Res. J.,
| Journal Article
Reckson Kamusoko
2019
Experiences with Jatropha cultivation in sub-Saharan Africa: Implications for biofuels policies.
Jingura, R.M. and R. Kamusoko,
Energy Sources Part B: Econ. Planning Policy,
| Journal Article
Reckson Kamusoko
2018
A framework for enhancing regulatory cooperation in external quality assurance in Southern Africa.
Jingura, R. and R. Kamusoko,
Qual. Higher Educ.,
| Journal Article
Reckson Kamusoko
2018
Methods for determination of biomethane potential of feedstocks: A review.
Jingura, R.M. and R. Kamusoko,
Biofuel Res. J.,
| Journal Article
Reckson Kamusoko
2017
Evaluation of life-cycle assessment of Jatropha biodiesel.
Jingura, R.M. and R. Kamusoko,
Energy Sour. Part B: Econ. Plan. Policy,
| Journal Article
Reckson Kamusoko
2016
A multi-factor evaluation of Jatropha as a feedstock for biofuels: The case of Sub-Saharan Africa.
Jingura, R.M. and R. Kamusoko,
Biofuel Res. J.,
| Journal Article
Reckson Kamusoko
2015
Utility of markers for determination of genetic diversity in Jatropha: A review.
Jingura, R.M. and R. Kamusoko,
Open Renew. Energy J.,
| Journal Article
Reckson Kamusoko
2015
Production of small-scale ready-to-drink citrus fruit punch: Adding value to communally produced fruits in Manicaland, Zimbabwe.
Musasa, S.T., S. Chigwende, A. Mukuze, R. Kamusoko and T. Mwero,
Gen. Scient. Researches,
| Journal Article
Reckson Kamusoko
2014
Experiences with Jatropha cultivation in sub-Saharan Africa: Lessons for the next phase of development.
Jingura, R.M. and R. Kamusoko,
Afr. J. Sci. Technol. Innov. Dev.,
| Journal Article
Reckson Kamusoko
2014
An investigation of fish species diversity, abundance and diets of selected predator fish in Insukamini Dam, Zimbabwe.
Dube, A. and R. Kamusoko,
J. Anim. Sci. Adv.,
| Journal Article
Reckson Kamusoko
2013
A review of the state of biomass energy technologies in Zimbabwe.
Jingura, R.M., D. Musademba and R. Kamusoko,
Renew. Sustain. Energy Rev.,
| Journal Article
Reckson Kamusoko
2013
Heavy metal concentration of fresh water supplies and wastewaters: A case of Chinhoyi and Harare, Zimbabwe.
Mufandaedza, J. and R. Kamusoko,
Int. Researcher,
| Journal Article
Reckson Kamusoko
2012
Effect of sewage disposal on the water quality in Marimba River and Lake Chivero: The case of Crowborough grazing land of Harare, Zimbabwe.
Kamusoko, R. and S.T. Musasa,
Int. Researcher,
| Journal Article
Reckson Kamusoko
2012
