Prof Tebogo Mashifana For her research which focuses on innovative circular economy principles Prof Tebogo Mashifana turns waste into wonder Prof Tebogo Mashifana, at the helm of the Department of Chemical Engineering Technology at the University of Johannesburg (UJ), is…
Dr Tiisetso E Lephoto For her investigation of biological control agents Dr Tiisetso Lephoto enlists nature’s microscopic warriors for sustainable pest control In the fight against agricultural pests, Dr Tiisetso Elizabeth Lephoto is enlisting an army of microscopic allies. As…
Prof Patience Mthunzi-Kufa For her research on HIV-1, TB, COVID-19, as well as non-communicable diseases Prof Patience Mthunzi-Kufa’s work illuminates the future of healthcare Prof Patience Mthunzi-Kufa, as Research Group Head for Biophotonics and Manager at the Photonics Centre at…
Prof Ben-Erik van Wyk For his contribution as a botanist and an authority on traditional and commercial uses of plants Prof Ben-Erik van Wyk bridges ancient wisdom and modern science Prof Ben-Erik van Wyk has spent decades unlocking the secrets…
Prof Andrew Green For excellence in marine geoscience research The Green marine geology machine Special Annual Theme Award: Ocean Science for Sustainable Development In South Africa, the geological sciences are often associated with mining on dry land. However, with rising sea…
Community Keepers For their project to enhance resilience and promote mental health  It is a victory, however small, when a distressed child makes a pact with their therapist that they will not take their own life this month, when…
Prof Roger Deane For the digital upgrade of the Johannesburg Planetarium Exploring the unknown and sharing what we find with others has always been a very human endeavour, says local astrophysics celebrity, Prof Roger Deane. Deane was one of several…
Pegasus Universal Aerospace team For the design and development of a vertical take-off and landing aircraft. A local medical doctor has developed a prototype aircraft that could be used for tricky rescue airlifts and emergency air transportation, by combining the…
LignOrganic For revolutionising biomass conversion technology. Never before have humans been able to turn plant waste in its entirety back into something of value. Call it alchemy or the Midas touch, but young Tshepo Mangoele first knew he was onto…
The Freshwater Biodiversity Information System (FBIS) team For the development of a powerful, open-access system for hosting, analysing and serving freshwater biodiversity data for South Africa, in order to facilitate freshwater decision-making. Huge amount of scientific data about local freshwater…
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