Mixon Kanyama Faluweki

Mixon Faluweki has two years of experience as an innovator and entrepreneur. He works as a staff associate in physics at the Malawi University of Science and Technology, he teaches physics and carries out research and outreach activities. Mixon runs Padoko Technologies located in Blantyre Malawi and manages the Emix group of businesses (Emix foods, Emix stationers and Emix stores) located in Zomba, Malawi. Padoko Technologies manufacture chargers, which are bicycle-powered mobile phone chargers suitable for rural communities in Malawi and Africa. Mixon holds a bachelor of education (science) degree from the University of Malawi’s Chancellor College. Mixon is an inspiration to the youth of Malawi – he volunteers at a community secondary school in Blantyre as a patron for the Science and Innovation Club. Upon returning to Malawi, Mixon plans to grow Padoko Technologies by continuing to provide innovative technologies to the challenges faced in Malawi’s communities and beyond.