Catherine Maware is an Assistant Professor in the Fujio Cho Department of Engineering Technology. Catherine has a Ph.D. in Industrial Systems from the University of Pretoria in South Africa. She also holds a Master of Engineering in Manufacturing Systems and Operations Management from the National University of Technology in Zimbabwe, a Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education, and a bachelor’s degree in production engineering from Chinhoyi University of Technology in Zimbabwe.
Catherine Maware is a dedicated professional who has held several academic and research positions in her career life. She was a Postdoctoral Scholar at the Institute of Research for Technology Development (IR4TD) at the University of Kentucky and the University of Pretoria in South Africa. Catherine also worked as a Lecturer for eight years at the Chinhoyi University of Technology in Zimbabwe.
Catherine Maware’s research focuses on the impact of Industry 4.0 and Industry 5.0 on Lean Manufacturing. She has also evaluated the online and face-to-face teaching models for the True Lean program. Catherine has also focused on quality management and the challenges of implementing lean manufacturing.
Catherine is passionate about lifelong learning and is actively involved in engineering societies such as IEOM and ASEM. Her work reflects her dedication to making a meaningful impact in her field. Outside of her professional life, Catherine enjoys reading, further enriching her perspective and approach to her work.
