Dr. Malama Chisanga obtained her PhD from the University of Manchester (UK), where she developed expertise in vibrational spectroscopy and analytical chemistry. During her doctoral training, she explored advanced spectroscopic approaches to study complex biological and chemical systems, building a strong foundation in data-driven molecular analysis.

Following her PhD, Dr. Chisanga pursued postdoctoral research at the University of Liverpool and later at Université de Montréal, where she expanded her research into plasmonic nanomaterials and surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) technologies. During this time, she developed innovative nanosensing platforms and integrated chemometric and machine learning approaches to interpret complex spectral datasets for diagnostic applications. These experiences strengthened her interdisciplinary approach, combining nanoscience, spectroscopy, and data analytics.

Dr. Chisanga joined Dalhousie University as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry, where she leads a research program focused on developing next-generation plasmonic nanosensors and spectroscopy-based diagnostic platforms. Her laboratory aims to translate fundamental nanoscience into accessible, data-driven technologies that address global health and environmental challenges while training the next generation of analytical scientists.