
Metal Nanoparticles Used to Harness Solar Radiation in Physics Research
Nigerian national Dr Jude Ike graduated with a PhD degree in Physics, focusing his research on the use of metal nanoparticles as a mechanism to
Nigerian national Dr Jude Ike graduated with a PhD degree in Physics, focusing his research on the use of metal nanoparticles as a mechanism to
Research conducted in the field of Peptide Chemistry led to Dr Amit Chakraborty being awarded a PhD. ‘The Peptide Sciences Lab at UKZN’s Chemistry Department
Mr Mangaliso Mngomezulu secured an MSc Computer Science degree summa cum laude for research he did on predicting radiation outbursts (solar flares) that occur in the Sun.
Despite becoming a mother to twin boys at a crucial stage in her academic journey, Pietermaritzburg lecturer Dr Jesca Batidzirai graduated with a PhD in
Astrophysicist Dr Pretty Khambule graduated with a PhD in Applied Mathematics for her thesis on dynamics and thermodynamics in general relativity. Supervised by Professor Sunil
Research into the mathematical modelling of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) earned Dr Suliman Abdalla a PhD in Applied Mathematics. Supervised by Professor Kesh Govinder
Civil Engineer Dr Abayomi Modupe received his PhD for research into challenges experienced within Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) systems. Modupe’s doctoral thesis, supervised by Professor
Mr Leigh Hunter – senior laboratory technician in the School of Chemistry and Physics – can now add the title “Doctor” to his name after
Summa cum laude Mechanical Engineering graduate Mr Brent Yelland has been awarded the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) Medal for being the top BSc Engineering
BSc (Hons) Electronic Engineering graduate Mr Dylan Govender (22) developed a sign-language-to-speech glove, using a sensor-based approach, for his final year project. The glove incorporates