Author

Wells Utembe

Observed names: Khathutshelo Vincent Mphaga, W Utembe, W. R. Utembe, W. Utembe, Wells Robert Utembe

Institutions: National Health Laboratory Service, National Institute of Occupational Health, University of Cape Town, University of South Africa, University of Johannesburg, National Institute for Occupational Health

Observed institutions: National Health Laboratory Service, National Institute of Occupational Health, University of Malawi, University of Cape Town, University of South Africa, University of the Witwatersrand, University of Johannesburg, National Institute of Occupational Health, National Institute for Occupational Health, Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences

ORCID: 0000-0001-6547-7692

Observed ORCID: 0000-0001-6547-7692

OpenAlex ID: A5058817890

Dissolution and biodurability: Important parameters needed for risk assessment of nanomaterials

2015 · Wells Utembe, Kariska Potgieter, et al. · Particle and Fibre Toxicology · 198

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Current Approaches and Techniques in Physiologically Based Pharmacokinetic (PBPK) Modelling of Nanomaterials

2020 · Wells Utembe, Harvey Clewell, et al. · Nanomaterials · 66

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Hazards identified and the need for health risk assessment in the South African mining industry

2015 · W Utembe, EM Faustman, et al. · Human & Experimental Toxicology · 65

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A systematic review on the effects of nanomaterials on gut microbiota

2022 · W Utembe, N Tlotleng, et al. · Current Research in Microbial Sciences · 45

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Gut microbiota-mediated pesticide toxicity in humans: Methodological issues and challenges in the risk assessment of pesticides

2021 · Wells Utembe, Arox Wadson Kamng’ona · Chemosphere · 39

Risk Perception and Its Influencing Factors among Construction Workers in Malawi

2020 · Esther Nkhawazawo Chaswa, Ishmael Bobby Mphangwe Kosamu, et al. · Safety · 39

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A Review of Metal Levels in Urban Dust, Their Methods of Determination, and Risk Assessment

2021 · Chikumbusko Chiziwa Kaonga, Ishmael Bobby Mphangwe Kosamu, et al. · Atmosphere · 38

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Chirality, a neglected physico-chemical property of nanomaterials? A mini-review on the occurrence and importance of chirality on their toxicity

2019 · Wells Utembe · Toxicology Letters · 37

A Critical Review of the Status of Pesticide Exposure Management in Malawi

2020 · Ishmael Kosamu, Chikumbusko Kaonga, et al. · International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health · 31

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Short-Term vs. Long-Term: A Critical Review of Indoor Radon Measurement Techniques

2024 · Khathutshelo Vincent Mphaga, Thokozani Patrick Mbonane, et al. · Sensors · 27

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Exceedance of environmental exposure limits to crystalline silica in communities surrounding gold mine tailings storage facilities in South Africa

2017 · Charlene Andraos, Wells Utembe, et al. · The Science of The Total Environment · 25

Sharing perspectives and experiences of doctoral fellows in the first cohort of Consortium for Advanced Research Training in Africa: 2011–2014

2014 · Babatunde Adedokun, Peter Nyasulu, et al. · Global Health Action · 21

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Inhalation exposure to chemicals, microbiota dysbiosis and adverse effects on humans

2024 · W. Utembe, A.W. Kamng'ona · The Science of The Total Environment · 19

An assessment of applicability of existing approaches to predicting the bioaccumulation of conventional substances in nanomaterials

2018 · Wells Utembe, Victor Wepener, et al. · Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry · 18

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Indoor radon exposure: A systematic review of radon-induced health risks and evidence quality using GRADE approach

2024 · Khathutshelo Vincent Mphaga, Wells Utembe, et al. · Heliyon · 16

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Challenges and Research Needs for Risk Assessment of Pesticides for Registration in Africa

2014 · W. Utembe, M. Gulumian · Human and Ecological Risk Assessment An International Journal · 14

Radon exposure risks among residents proximal to gold mine tailings in Gauteng Province, South Africa: a cross-sectional preliminary study protocol

2024 · Khathutshelo Vincent Mphaga, Wells Utembe, et al. · Frontiers in Public Health · 12

Unintended Consequences of Urban Expansion and Gold Mining: Elevated Indoor Radon Levels in Gauteng Communities’ Neighboring Gold Mine Tailings

2024 · Khathutshelo Vincent Mphaga, Wells Utembe, et al. · Atmosphere · 10

Impact of level five lockdown on the incidence of COVID-19: lessons learned from South Africa

2021 · Felix Made, Wells Utembe, et al. · Pan African Medical Journal · 10

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An investigation of maternal anaemia among HIV infected pregnant women on antiretroviral treatment in Johannesburg, South Africa

2020 · Jewelle Methazia, Emery Ladi Ngamasana, et al. · Pan African Medical Journal · 10

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Immunotoxicity of engineered nanomaterials and their role in asthma

2023 · Wells Utembe, Charlene Andraos, et al. · Critical Reviews in Toxicology · 9

Issues and Challenges in the Application of the IEUBK Model in the Health Risk Assessment of Lead: A Case Study from Blantyre Malawi

2021 · Wells Utembe, Mary Gulumian · International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health · 4

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Spatial variation of volatile organic compounds and carbon monoxide in Blantyre City, Malawi

2013 · H. W. T Mapoma, J. J. Zimba, et al. · African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology · 4

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Lung Dosimetry Modelling in Nanotoxicology: A Critical Analysis of the State of the Art

2022 · Wells Utembe, Natasha Sanabria · International Electronic Conference on Atmospheric Sciences (ECAS) · 3

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Public participation in Malawi’s environmental impact assessment (EIA) process

2013 · I. B. M. Kosamu, A. A. Mkandawire, et al. · African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology · 3

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Works count: 52

Citation count: 778

H-index: 15

I10-index: 20