Geologist

Professor Benjamin Mapani
Wetumwene Shikage


Professor Benjamin Mapani is a geologist and a lecturer, specialising in teaching subjects such as engineering geology, mining geology, geostatistics, and advanced geophysics.

Geologists play a pivotal role in identifying mineral deposits, which are subsequently extracted by mining engineers and further refined into finished products by metallurgists and process engineers.

Additionally, they explore sources of groundwater and crude oil.

"The work landscape is quite wide. While some may work for private companies, others will work for the government as hydrogeologists, mapping geoscientists, and environmental geologists."