Tiyamike Ngonda graduated with a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering (with distinction) from the University of Malawi in 2001, Master of Engineering (with distinction) from the University of Witwatersrand in 2004 and as a Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Cape Town in 2020. Dr Ngonda is a professional mechanical engineer registered with the Engineering Council of South Africa. He has worked as a lecturer at several universities in Southern Africa. He is currently a senior lecturer in mechanical engineering at Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa. Dr Ngonda has published in peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings. His research focuses on engineering education, thermodynamics, renewable energy and materials science.