NEW  Prize sponsor: proSET (Professionals in SET), a sector of the NSTF representing more than 40 professional societies

• Prof Ryan Blumenthal – Senior (Sr) Specialist Forensic Pathologist and Associate Professor: Department (Dept) of Forensic Medicine, University of Pretoria (UP); and also in the Communications and Special Annual Theme categories*
• Prof Hindrik Bouwman – Professor: Zoology, School of Biological Sciences and Research Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management, North-West University
• Prof Novel N Chegou – Professor: Division of Molecular Biology and Human Genetics, Dept of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University (SU)
• Prof Ling Cheng – Professor: School of Electrical and Information Engineering, University of the Witwatersrand (Wits); and also in the Engineering Research Capacity Development category*
• Prof Kirsten Corin – Associate Professor: Centre for Minerals Research, Dept of Chemical Engineering, University of Cape Town (UCT)
• Prof Michael O Daramola – Professor and Head: Dept of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology, UP; and also in the Engineering Research Capacity Development category*
• Prof Andrew Green – Professor: Marine Geology, University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN); and Visiting Professor: University of Ulster, Northern Ireland; and also in the Special Annual Theme category*
• Prof Mohamed Shahidul Islam – Professor: Biochemistry; and Academic Leader: Biotechnology Cluster, School of Life Sciences, UKZN
• Prof Alex T Kuvarega – Professor: Institute for Nanotechnology and Water Sustainability, College of Science, Engineering and Technology, University of South Africa (UNISA)
• Dr Gerald Maarman – Sr Lecturer: Division of Medical Physiology, SU
• Prof Nobanathi W Maxakato – Associate Professor: Dept of Chemical Sciences, University of Johannesburg (UJ)
• Prof Ajay K Mishra – Group Leader: Research Area “Nanomaterials and Wastewater”; and Professor: Dept of Chemistry, Durban University of Technology (DUT); and also in the Water Research Commission category*
• Prof Marlo Möller – Professor: Centre for Tuberculosis Research, South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC); and Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) / National Research Foundation (NRF) Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Biomedical Tuberculosis, Research Division, Molecular Biology and Human Genetics (MBHG), Dept of Biomedical Sciences, SU; and Associate Member: Centre for Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, SU
• Prof Nosipho Moloto – DSI/NRF/Nedbank SARChI Chair in Energy Materials, Wits; Research Professor: Inorganic Chemistry, Wits; and Deputy Director: African Research Universities Alliance, CoE in Materials, Energy and Nanotechnology, Wits; and also in the Engineering Research Capacity Development category*
• Prof Onisimo Mutanga – Professor: Remote Sensing, UKZN; and Chair: DSI/NRF SARChI in Land Use Planning and Management, UKZN; and also in the Engineering Research Capacity Development category*
• Prof Samuel O Oluwafemi – Project Leader: Nanomaterials Synthesis and Applications Laboratory, Dept of Chemical Sciences (formerly Applied Chemistry), UJ
• Dr Mohan Turup Pandurangan – Sr Lecturer: Dept of Mechanical Engineering, DUT and also in the Special Annual Theme category*

NEW Prize sponsor: South African Young Academy of Science (SAYAS)

• Dr Ndzondolelo S Bingwa – Senior (Sr) Lecturer and Deputy Head: Department (Dept), Chemical Sciences, University of Johannesburg (UJ); and Deputy Director: Research Centre for Synthesis and Catalysis, UJ
• Dr Kimberley (Kimi) Chapelle – Postdoctoral Fellow: Department of Science and Innovation (DSI)/ National Research Foundation (NRF): GENUS Next Generation Palaeoscientist Grant, Evolutionary Studies Institute (Inst), University of the Witwatersrand (Wits)
• Dr Terusha Chetty – Specialist Clinician Scientist: HIV and Other Infectious Diseases Research Unit, South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC); and also in the Emerging Researcher and Clinician-Scientist categories*
• Dr Francois J Cleophas – Sr Lecturer: Division of Sport Science, Stellenbosch University (SU)
• Dr Rachael Dangarembizi – Sr Lecturer: Dept of Human Biology/Neuroscience Inst, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town (UCT)
• Prof Usisipho Feleni – Associate Professor and Thematic Area Leader: Applied Electrochemistry, Inst for Nanotechnology and Water Sustainability, University of South Africa (UNISA)
• Prof Blassan George – Associate Professor: Laser Research Centre, Faculty of Health Sciences, UJ
• Dr Abe S Gerrano – Sr Researcher (Sr Plant Breeder): Vegetables, Industrial and Medicinal Plants, Agricultural Research Council
• Dr Mubeen Goolam – Lecturer: Human Biology, Dept of Human Biology, UCT
• Dr Sabelo Hadebe – Sr Lecturer: Division of Immunology, Dept of Pathology, Faculty of Health Sciences, UCT
• Dr Daniel W Hart – Sr Research Fellow: Zoology and Entomology Dept, Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, University of Pretoria (UP)
• Dr Emmanuel Kweinor Tetteh – Research Fellow and Principal Investigator: Green Engineering and Process Sustainability Research Group, Dept of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Durban University of Technology (DUT); and also in the Engineering Research Capacity Development, Green Economy, Innovation: Corporate Organisation and Special Annual Theme categories*
• Dr Gerald Maarman – Sr Lecturer: Division of Medical Physiology, SU
• Prof Lawrence Madikizela – Associate Professor: Analytical and Environmental Research, UNISA; and also in the Special Annual Theme category*
• Dr Phetole Mangena – Sr Lecturer: Dept of Biodiversity, University of Limpopo (UL)
• Dr Tlou Grace Manyelo – Sr Lecturer: Dept of Agricultural Economics and Animal Production, School of Agriculture and Environmental Science, UL
• Mr Mpho E Mashau – Lecturer: Dept of Food Science Technology, Faculty of Science, Engineering and Agriculture, University of Venda (UNIVEN)
• Dr Sandiswa Mbewana – Lecturer: Biopharming Research Unit, Dept of Molecular and Cell Biology, UCT
• Dr Msizi I Mhlongo – Sr Lecturer: Dept of Biochemistry, UJ
• Dr Faith Mkwanazi – Sr Researcher: Higher Education and Human Development Research Group, Development Studies, University of the Free State (UFS)
• Dr Bernice Monchusi – Founder: AgriBio Innovations and Hope Arise Centre; and Postdoctoral Researcher: Dept of Biochemistry Microbiology and Biotechnology, UL
• Prof Shahida Moosa – Head of Dept: Medical Genetics, Tygerberg Academic Hospital; and Associate Professor: Medical Genetics, Division of Molecular Biology and Human Genetics, SU; and also in the Emerging Researcher and Clinician-Scientist categories*
• Dr Velaphi Msomi – Senior Lecturer: Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT); and Head: Friction Stir Welding and Processing Research Unit, CPUT; and Head: Postgraduate Diploma Programme, CPUT
• Dr Duduzile Ndwandwe – Deputy Director and Specialist Scientist: Cochrane South Africa, SAMRC
• Dr Edward C Netherlands – Sr Lecturer: Dept of Zoology and Entomology, UFS
• Ms Kahvhatondwi R Netshiheni – Lecturer: Dept of Nutrition, Faculty of Health Science, UNIVEN
• Ms Athule Ngqalakwezi – Engineer: Research and Development (R&D), Mintek
• Dr Sisanda Nkoala – Sr Lecturer: Faculty Language and Transformation Coordinator, Live Large Production, Media Department, CPUT; and also in the Communication category*
• Mrs Mafor Penn – Lecturer: Methodology and Content, Faculty of Education, UJ
• Dr Michael Pienaar – Specialist Paediatrician: PICU Pelonomi Tertiary Hospital, Free State Department of Health; and Senior Lecturer: Dept of Paediatrics and Child Health, School of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, UFS; and Co-Convenor: Ethics and Governance Group, Interdisciplinary Centre for Digital Futures, UFS; and also in the Clinician-Scientist category
• Prof Mpho Raborife – Associate Professor and Deputy Director: Inst for Intelligent Systems, UJ
• Dr Daniel Ramotsoela – Sr Lecturer: Dept of Electrical Engineering, UCT
• Dr Phoka C Rathebe – Sr Lecturer: Dept of Environmental Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, UJ
• Dr Khethobole Sekgota – Graduate in Training: Rand Water; and Postdoctoral Fellow: UP
• Dr Fidele Tugizimana – Lecturer and Research Scientist: Dept of Biochemistry, UJ; and Specialist Scientist: International R&D Division, Omnia Nutriology, Omnia Group Ltd, South Africa
• Dr Charl Verwey – Sr Lecturer: Faculty of Health Sciences, Wits; and Head of Division: Paediatric Pulmonology, Wits; and Consultant Paediatric Pulmonologist, Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, Johannesburg; and also in the Emerging Researcher and Clinician-Scientist category*
• Dr Bjorn von der Heyden – Sr Lecturer: Dept of Earth Sciences, SU

• Prof Isabelle Ansorge – Professor and Head of Department: Oceanography, University of Cape Town; Principal Investigator: SEAmester; and also in the Lifetime and Special Annual Theme categories*
• Dr Robin Drennan – Director: Research Development, University of the Witwatersrand
• Mr Tsietsi E Kgatla – Lecturer: Food Science and Technology, University of Venda

Sponsored by Eskom since 2003

• Prof Ling Cheng – Professor: School of Electrical and Information Engineering, University of the Witwatersrand (Wits); and also in the Researcher category*
• Prof Michael O Daramola – Professor and Head: Department (Dept) of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology, University of Pretoria; and also in the Researcher category*
• Prof Denis Kalumba – Associate Professor: Geotechnical Engineering, University of Cape Town (UCT); and Director: Postgraduate Studies, Dept of Civil Engineering, UCT; and Head: Geotechnical Division, UCT; and Director: Geotechnical Research Laboratory, UCT; and also in the Researcher category*
• Dr Emmanuel Kweinor Tetteh – Research Fellow and Principal Investigator: Green Engineering and Process Sustainability Research Group, Chemical Engineering Dept, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Durban University of Technology; and also in the Emerging Researcher, Green Economy, Innovation: Corporate Organisation and Special Annual Theme categories*
• Prof Soraya P Malinga – Associate Professor and Co–Director: Joint Research Centre for Water, Environmental Science and Technology, University of Johannesburg
• Prof Nosipho Moloto – Chair: Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) / National Research Foundation (NRF) / Nedbank South African Research Chair Initiative (SARChI) in Energy Materials, Wits; Research Professor: Inorganic Chemistry, Wits; and Deputy Director: African Research Universities Alliance, Centre of Excellence in Materials, Energy and Nanotechnology, Wits
• Prof Onisimo Mutanga – Professor: Remote Sensing, University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN); and Chair: DSI/NRF SARChI in Land Use Planning and Management, UKZN; and also in the Researcher category*

Sponsored by the WRC since 2017

• Prof John G Annandale – Group Leader: Mine Water Irrigation Research Group, Department (Dept) of Plant and Soil Sciences, University of Pretoria (UP)
• Prof Kirsty Carden – Associate Professor: Dept of Civil Engineering, University of Cape Town (UCT); and Interim Director: Future Water Research Institute, UCT
• Centre for Water Resources Research (CWRR), University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) – Prof Jeff Smithers, Director: CWRR; and Umgeni Water Chair in Water Resources Management, Innovation and Research, School of Engineering, College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science, UKZN
• Prof Patricia Forbes – Full Professor and Rand Water Chair: Dept of Chemistry, UP
• Dr Emmanuel Kweinor Tetteh – Research Fellow and Principal Investigator: Green Engineering and Process Sustainability Research Group, Chemical Engineering Dept, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, Durban University of Technology (DUT); and also in the Emerging Researcher, Engineering Research Capacity Development, Green Economy, Innovation: Corporate Organisation and Special Annual Theme categories*
• Prof Ajay K Mishra – Professor and Group Leader: Research Area “Nanomaterials and Wastewater”, Dept of Chemistry, DUT; and also in the Researcher category*
• Rand Water Academy – Dr Esper Ncube, Acting General Manager: Scientific Services, Rand Water Academy
• Research and Development Division, Magalies Water – Prof Vhahangwele Masindi, Manager: Research and Development, Magalies Water
• Prof Craig Sheridan – Professor and Director: Centre in Water Research and Development; Claude Leon Foundation Chair in Water Research, School of Geography, Archaeology and Environmental Studies, University of the Witwatersrand

NEW Sponsored by the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC)

• Prof Karin Baatjes – Associate Professor: Surgery; and Vice-Dean: Learning and Teaching, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University (SU)
• Dr Terusha Chetty – Specialist Clinician Scientist: HIV and Other Infectious Diseases Research Unit, SAMRC; and also in the Emerging Researcher category*
• Prof Andreas Chrysostomou – Senior Specialist Obstetrician, Gynaecologist and Urogynaecologist: Charlotte Maxeke/Johannesburg Academic Hospital, University of the Witwatersrand (Wits)
• Dr Tsakane M A G Hlongwane – Specialist Obstetrician and Gynaecologist: Steve Biko Academic Hospital; and Lecturer and Researcher: Department (Dept) of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Pretoria (UP)
• Prof Salome Maswime – Obstetrician, Gynaecologist and Head: Global Surgery, Dept of Medicine, University of Cape Town
• Prof Shahida Moosa – Head: Medical Genetics, Tygerberg Academic Hospital; and Associate Professor: Medical Genetics, Division of Molecular Biology and Human Genetics, SU
• Dr Patrick Ngassa Piotie – Project Manager: School of Health Systems and Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, UP
• Dr Michael Pienaar – Specialist Paediatrician: PICU Pelonomi Tertiary Hospital, Free State Department of Health; and Senior Lecturer: Dept of Paediatrics and Child Health, School of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Free State (UFS); Co-Convenor: Ethics and Governance Group, Interdisciplinary Centre for Digital Futures, UFS; and also in the Emerging Researcher category
• Dr Leigh van den Heuvel – Specialist Psychiatrist: Tygerberg Hospital; and Senior Lecturer: Dept of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, SU
• Dr Charl Verwey – Sr Lecturer: Faculty of Health Sciences, Wits; and Head of Division: Paediatric Pulmonology, Wits; and Consultant Paediatric Pulmonologist: Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, Johannesburg

• Prof Paidamwoyo Mhangara – Head: School of Geography, Archaeology and Environmental Studies, University of the Witwatersrand (Wits); and Research and Applications Development Manager: South African National Space Agency (SANSA); and Interim Managing Director: SANSA Earth Observation; and also in the Special Annual Theme category
• Mammal Research Institute (MRI) Whale Unit – Dr Els Vermeulen, Research Manager: Department of Zoology and Entomology, University of Pretoria; and also in the Special Annual Theme category
• SA Rebuilders (Pty) Ltd – Dr Maryam Amra Jordaan, Director: SA Rebuilders; and National Research Foundation (NRF) Research Administration and Management, Mangosuthu University of Technology; and also in the Innovation: Small, Medium and Micro Enterprise (SMME)*
• Prof Andrew Thatcher – Professor: Psychology Department, School of Human and Community Development, Wits
• Prof Rachel Wynberg – Chair: Department of Science and Innovation / NRF South African Research Chair Initiative in Environmental and Social Dimensions of the Bio-economy; and Professor: Environmental and Geography Sciences, University of Cape Town

• Prof Karen I Barnes – Professor: Division of Clinical Pharmacology, Department (Dept) of Medicine, University of Cape Town (UCT); and Head: Pharmacology Module, Worldwide Antimalarial Resistance Network; and Founding Director: University of Cape Town (UCT) / South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) Collaborating Centre for Optimising Antimalarial Therapy; and Honorary Visiting Research Fellow: Oxford University
• Coronavirus COVID-19 (2019 – nCoV) Data Repository for South Africa (SA) – COVID19ZA Volunteers – Prof Vukosi Marivate, Principal Investigator and Leader: Data Science for Social Impact Research Group, Dept of Computer Science, University of Pretoria
• Freshwater Biodiversity Information System (FBIS) Team, Freshwater Research Centre (FRC) and Kartoza – Dr Helen Dallas, Executive Director: FRC; and Team Leader: FBIS, and also in the Non-Governmental Organisation category*
• Inter-University Institute for Data Intensive Astronomy (IDIA), a partnership of the Universities of Cape Town (UCT), Western Cape (UWC), and of Pretoria (UP), as well as the South African Radio Astronomy Observatory – Dr Russ Taylor, Director: IDIA; and Professor and Square Kilometre Array (SKA) Research Chair, UCT and UWC

• Banzifeet (Pty) Ltd (spin-out Company from Innovus, Stellenbosch University) – Prof Ranel R Venter, Founder; and Full Professor: Division of Sports Science, Stellenbosch University
• Mr Tony Kock – NTC Jewellery Manufacturing; and Managing Director: High Innovative Minds; and formerly Chairperson: Galeshewe Maths, Science and Technology Youth Network, Kimberley, Sol Plaatje; and also in the Lifetime and Non-Governmental Organisation category*
• Dr Emmanuel Kweinor Tetteh – Research Fellow and Principal Investigator: Green Engineering and Process Sustainability Research Group, Department (Dept) of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, Durban University of Technology (DUT); and also in the Emerging Researcher, Engineering Research Capacity Development, Water Research Commission and Special Annual Theme categories*
• Dr Oluwatoyin J Gbadeyan – Postdoctoral Fellow: Composite Research Group, Dept of Chemistry, Faculty of Applied Science, DUT
• The Social Franchising Model Team – represented by Prof Kevin Wall, Dept of Construction Economics, University of Pretoria

Sponsored by the National Intellectual Property Management Office (NIPMO) since 2019

• LignOrganic – Mr Tshepo Mangoele, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Founder, Johannesburg
• Memeza Shout (Pty) Ltd – Ms Thuli Mthethwa, CEO, Johannesburg
• Dr Muambadzi Ntanganedzeni – Director: Molecular Imaging and Therapy, Polokwane
• Pegasus Universal Aerospace Team – Dr Mohamed Reza Mia, Chairman and Founder, Johannesburg
• SA Rebuilders (Pty) Ltd – Dr Maryam Amra Jordaan, Director: SA Rebuilders; and National Research Foundation (NRF) Research Administration and Management, Mangosuthu University of Technology; and also in the Green Economy category
• Zambezi Analytics (Pty) Ltd – Mr Tabani Mtombeni (Founder and CEO) and Prof Caliphs Zvinowanda

• Prof Ryan Blumenthal – Senior Specialist Forensic Pathologist and Associate Professor: Department (Dept) of Forensic Medicine, University of Pretoria (UP); and also in the Special Annual Theme category*
• Dr Melissa Boonzaaier-Davids – Assistant Curator: Marine Invertebrates, Iziko Museums of South Africa
• Ms Anne Chisa – Science Communicator, Host and Founder: The Root of The Science Podcast, Pietermaritzburg
• Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) – Mr Chris Campbell, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Johannesburg; and also in the Special Annual Theme category*
• Prof Roger Deane – Director: University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) Centre for Astrophysics; and Wits Digital Dome Working Group, DSI/NRF SKA South Africa Research Chair in Radio Astronomy
• Prof Johan Fourie – Full Professor: Economics, Stellenbosch University
• Mrs Shakira Hoosain – Campaign Strategist and Senior Copywriter: Research Matters, University of Pretoria (UP)
• Dr Martina Jordaan – Head: Community Engagement Research and Postgraduate Studies, Mamelodi Campus, UP
• Dr Eurika Thabile Mogane-Jones – CEO: Tharika M Health Wellness Centre, Nelspruit; and Executive Committee Member: Spa & Wellness Association of Southern Africa
• Dr Sisanda Nkoala – Senior Lecturer, Media Department, Cape Peninsula University of Technology
• Prof Pat Mfanelo Ntsobi – CEO: Sci-Bono Discovery Centre, Johannesburg; and also in the Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) category
• Prof Refilwe Nancy Phaswana-Mafuya – Professor: Epidemiology and Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Johannesburg (UJ); and Director: South African Medical Research Council / University of Johannesburg (SAMRC/UJ) Pan African Centre for Epidemics Research (PACER) Extramural Unit
• South African Child Gauge – Ms Lori Lake: Communication and Education Specialist, Children’s Institute, University of Cape Town
• Dr Khangelani Wilmoth Sibiya – Founder: “Where to Start” Maths and Science Tutor, Richards Bay; see also the NGO category

• AIM (Actuaries in the Making) Learning Solutions – Ms Pamela Hellig, Mr Soshan Soobramoney and Mr Previn Pillay, Co-Founders, Johannesburg
• Community Keepers – Mr Gerrit Laning, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and NGO Representative, Stellenbosch
• Freshwater Research Centre (FRC) – Dr Helen Dallas, Executive Director, Kirstenbosch, Cape Town; and also in the Data for Research category*
• Mr Tony Kock – NTC Jewellery Manufacturing; and Managing Director: High Innovative Minds; and formerly Chairperson: Galeshewe Maths, Science and Technology Youth Network, Kimberley, Sol Plaatje; and also in the Lifetime and Innovation: Corporate Organisation categories*
• Sci-Bono Discovery Centre – CEO: Prof Pat Mfanelo Ntsobi
• Where to Start (WTS) Maths and Science Tutor, Richards Bay – Mr Sandile Mathebula, Chairperson: WTS Maths and Science Tutor; and Educator: KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education; see also the Communication category*

• Prof Fernando Albericio – Research Professor: Department (Dept) of Chemistry and Physics, University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN); and Emeritus Full Professor: University of Barcelona, Spain; and also in the Lifetime category*
• Prof Isabelle Ansorge – Professor and Head: Dept of Oceanography, University of Cape Town (UCT); and Principal Investigator: SEAmester; and also in the Lifetime and Management categories*
• Prof Ryan Blumenthal – Senior (Sr) Specialist Forensic Pathologist; and Associate Professor: Dept of Forensic Medicine, University of Pretoria (UP); and also in the Researcher and the Communication categories*
• Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) – Mr Chris Campbell, Chief Executive Officer (CEO); and also in the Communication category*
• Prof Andrew Green – Professor: Marine Geology, UKZN; and Visiting Professor: University of Ulster, Northern Ireland; and also in the Researcher category*
• Prof Juliet Hermes – Professor: Dept of Oceanography, UCT; and Honorary Professor: Institute of Coastal and Marine Research, Nelson Mandela University; and Manager: Egagasini Node, South African (SA) Environmental Observation Network (SAEON); and Acting Manager: SA Polar Research Infrastructure, SAEON; and also in the Lifetime category*
• Dr Emmanuel Kweinor Tetteh – Research Fellow and Principal Investigator: Green Engineering and Process Sustainability Research Group, Chemical Engineering Dept, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, Durban University of Technology (DUT); and also in the Emerging Researcher, Engineering Research Capacity Development, Green Economy, and Innovation: Corporate Organisation categories*
• Prof Lawrence Madikizela – Associate Professor: Analytical and Environmental Research, University of South Africa (UNISA); and also in the Emerging Researcher category*
• Mammal Research Institute (MRI) Whale Unit – Dr Els Vermeulen, Research Manager: Dept of Zoology and Entomology, UP; and also in the Green Economy category*
• Prof Paidamwoyo Mhangara – Head: School of Geography, Archaeology and Environmental Studies, University of the Witwatersrand; and Research and Applications Development Manager, South African National Space Agency (SANSA); and Interim Managing Director: SANSA Earth Observation; and also in the Green Economy category*
• Dr Mohan Turup Pandurangan – Sr Lecturer, Dept of Mechanical Engineering, DUT; and also in the Researcher category*