Category: Role Models

Vuwani Science Resource Centre, Coordinator: Dr Nnditshedzeni Eric Maluta Vuwani Science Resource Centre, Coordinator: Dr Nnditshedzeni Eric Maluta Transformative communication and collaboration Dr Nnditshedzeni Eric Maluta, co-ordinator for the Vuwani Science Resource Centre and member of the Council of the…

Prof Sehliselo Ndlovu Prof Sehliselo Ndlovu Investing in the backbone of society The Engineering Research Capacity Development Award recognises achievement by an individual over five to 10 years in the fields of science, engineering and technology (SET). This award focuses…

Thermtron Scientific CC, Sponsor & Manager: Dr Jacobus (Kokkie) Swanepoel Thermtron Scientific CC, Sponsor & Manager: Dr Jacobus (Kokkie) Swanepoel Innovation requires more than scientific-technical know-how — it also requires passion, vision and a good strong dose of determination. Dr…

Mining Positron Emission Tomography (MinPET) Mining Positron Emission Tomography (MinPET) Adding sparkle to diamond mining challenges  Professor Simon Connell is the leader of the MinPET Research Group at the Department of Mechanical Engineering Science in the Faculty of Engineering and…

Network for Genomics Surveillance in South Africa (NGS-SA) Network for Genomics Surveillance in South Africa (NGS-SA) The Data for Research Award for an outstanding contribution to science, engineering and technology (SET) is given to an individual or team that advanced…

Prof Evans Chirwa Prof Evans Chirwa Professor Evans Chirwa is best known for introducing South Africa to the use of biological analogues for advanced water treatment and water recovery, to the use of synthesised materials to mimic processes such as…

Prof Wellington Didibhuku Thwala Prof Wellington Didibhuku Thwala Transforming sustainability in construction management Professor Wellington Didibhuku Thwala received the Engineering Research Capacity Development Award. His research focuses on how design error containment and prevention through digitalisation in the built environment…

Prof Guy Midgley Prof Guy Midgley Changing the human relationship with the environment In the 1990s, professor Guy Midgley, then an assistant agricultural researcher with the Botanical Research Institute (BRI), began to study emerging work on how a secure human…

Dr Boitumelo Semete-Makokotlela Dr Boitumelo Semete-Makokotlela Staring a pandemic down …  and winning  Imagine embarking on the role of CEO of a country’s health products regulatory authority, and taking office just a couple of months before a global pandemic struck?…

Prof Tamiru Abiye Prof Tamiru Abiye About three decades ago, hydrogeologist Tamiru Abiye identified the lack of properly qualified surface water and groundwater scientists to solve community-related water problems. Since then, his work has focused on building research capacity to…