Jackson Siantuba
Jackson Siantuba is a Zambian physicist and academic at Copperbelt University (CBU) in Kitwe, where he serves as a Scientific Officer and Laboratory Instructor in the Department of Physics.
Professional profile
Academic roles: Physics tutor at CBU and patron of the CBU Physics Society, supporting student development and departmental initiatives. Astronomy coordination: Team Contact Person for Zambia’s National Astronomy Education Coordinator (NAEC) team, representing the IAU Office of Astronomy for Education and coordinating national outreach and education efforts. Research focus: Works at the intersection of Physics Education and Radio Astronomy. His research includes studies of inquiry-based learning environments and their effects on student performance and physics misconceptions. Project involvement: Actively contributes to the PAPSSN project, supporting survey coordination, data workflows, and outreach to broaden participation in time-domain and radio astronomy. Jackson is a dedicated educator and collaborator who combines hands-on laboratory teaching with community-focused astronomy initiatives to advance research, education, and public engagement.