Dr Whisper Maisiri

Dr Whisper Maisiri 

Lecturer in Engineering Management 

 

As Course Leader for the MSc Engineering Management program at UoP London, Whisper oversees curriculum development, quality assurance, and student engagement to ensure alignment with academic standards and industry expectations.

He liaises with the Academic Director, Principal, Academic and Student Administrators, External Examiners, and the equivalent Course Leader in Portsmouth to maintain a collaborative and cohesive approach. Whisper manages assessments, supports employability initiatives, and leads outreach, marketing, and induction activities, fostering an inclusive and dynamic learning environment.

Current modules

  • Manufacturing Systems Design (M34012)

  • Operations and Quality Management (M34013)

  • Supply Chain Management (M34017)

  • MSc Individual Project (M34010) Coordinator.
     

Qualifications

  • 2019 - 2022 NWU, South Africa: PhD in Industrial Engineering

  • 2014 - 2016 NWU, South Africa: MEng in Mechanical Engineering

  • 2004 - 2009 NUST, Zimbabwe: BEng (Hon) in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

 

Career Biography 

Whisper is passionate about engineering education, with eight years of full-time teaching experience in higher education and five years in industry. Formerly a Senior Lecturer at North-West University, South Africa, he managed industry collaboration projects focused on plant asset integrity, risk assessment, and energy systems operations management.

His research explores the intersection of Technology, Innovation and Society, as well as sustainable engineering competency development, reflecting his commitment to preparing future engineers. Whisper’s expertise includes process optimisation, operations management, quality management, and energy efficiency, bridging academic and practical applications to inspire innovation in engineering education.

 

Research Interest 

  • Technology, Innovation and Society 

  • Engineering education  

  • Sustainable Engineering  

  • Operations and Supply Chain Management 

Recent Publications

Maisiri, W. (2024). HOLISTIC HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT: DRIVER OF SUSTAINABLE SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT IN AFRICA IN THE 4IR ERA. The South African Journal of Industrial Engineering, 35(3), 113-123. https://doi.org/10.7166/35-3-3085

Tsoku, T., van Dyk, L., & Maisiri, W. (2024). THE ROLE OF INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING AND ITS IMPACT ON SUSTAINABILITY: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW APPROACH. The South African Journal of Industrial Engineering, 35(3), 70-79. https://doi.org/10.7166/35-3-3093

Shumba, B. A., Chirinda, G. P., & Maisiri, W. (2024). Design of an automated cyanide gas detection and control system for a gold mine. Procedia CIRP, 128, 138-143. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2024.06.014

Chirinda, G. P., Matope, S., Zincume, P., Maisiri, W., & Sterzing, A. (2024). Comparative analysis of topology optimization versus material substitution: Is there a best method for vehicle weight reduction?. Procedia CIRP, 128, 132-137. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2024.06.013

Mangaroo-Pillay, M., Roopa, M., & Maisiri, W. (2023). Could digital ubuntu be the South African version of industry 4.0?. South African Journal of Industrial Engineering, 34(1), 1-12. http://dx.doi.org/10.7166/34-1-2751

Maisiri, W., Makwangudze, F., & Bilibana, L. (2023). Factors that influence world class manufacturing adoption in developing countries. South African Journal of Industrial Engineering, 34(3), 231-244. http://dx.doi.org//10.7166/34-3-2961

Maisiri, W., & van Niekerk, W. (2023, July). Transfer of knowledge and skills from junior to senior years: Getting the fundamentals right. In Conference of the South African Society for Engineering Education (p. 136).

Maisiri, W., & Hattingh, T. (2022, November). Integrating game-based learning in an industrial engineering module at a South African University. In 2022 IEEE IFEES World Engineering Education Forum-Global Engineering Deans Council (WEEF-GEDC) (pp. 1-5). IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/WEEF-GEDC54384.2022.9996240