Principal Investigator
Principal Investigator
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Chairholder
UNESCO-UNISA Africa Chair in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (U2ACN2),
Nanoscience African Network (NANOAFNET)(Chairman),
Materials Research Department, iThemba LABS-National Research Foundation of South Africa,
PO Box 722, Somerset West 7129, Western Cape Province, South Africa.
Tel: 021 843 1149,
Fax: 021 843 3543
E-mail: Maaza@tlabs.ac.za, Maazam@unisa.ac.za
Secretary to Principal
Ms. Cheryl Erasmus
Ms. Cheryl Erasmus
Senior and Postdoctoral Researchers:
Research Interests: Design and development of advanced materials for low carbon emission technologies, surface science of catalysis, electrocatalysis, photocatalysis, and hierarchical nanostructures for tissue engineering and bio interfaces
E-mail: Kasink@unisa.ac.za
Research Interests: Synthesis of green synthesized inorganic mixed metal oxide nanomaterial for electrochemical applications.
E-mail: matinn@unisa.ac.za
Research Interests: Nanotechnology, green chemistry, nanofertilizers
E-mail: cloetekj@unisa.ac.za
Research Interests: Nanomaterials, Green chemistry, nanofluids, Smart materials engineering for water, energy, and bio applications.
E-mail: madibig@unisa.ac.za
Research Interests: Biological wastewater treatment, Photocatalytic, Biosynthesis of Nanoparticles, Acid mine drainage, Aerobic and Anaerobic digestion, Bioremediation, Microbiological analysis of wastewater and their identification and characterization.
E-mail: azizis@unisa.ac.za
Dr. Juliet Sackey (Google scholar)
Dr. Juliet Sackey (Google scholar)
Research Interests: Green nanochemistry, sustainable nano processing, Natural biomimicry, and novel nano-biophotonics.
E-mail: jsackeyunisa@gmail.com
Research Interests: Theoretical and mathematical physics, Computational materials science, DFT calculations, Electronic and magnetic structure of materials, Quantum transport simulation.
E-mail: rmorad@tlabs.ac.za
Research Interests: Nanophotonics or nano-optics (including chemical and physical routes of the materials synthesis and processing as well as Terahertz (THz) Spectroscopy).
E-mail: nagla@aims.ac.za
Research Interests: Green chemistry, Nanobiotechnology, biomedical and photocatalytic applications.
E-mail: hamza@tlabs.ac.za
Dr. Nandipha Botha (Google scholar)
Dr. Nandipha Botha (Google scholar)
Research Interests: Synthesis of metal nanomaterials and their applications.
E-mail: bothanandipha9@gmail.com
Research Interests: Nanofluids, Graphene-based materials, Material characterization, Computational materials science, Molecular dynamics simulation, Nanoelectronics, Nanobiotechnology, Quantum transport simulation, Non-equilibrium Green's function (NEGF) formalism.
E-mail: makbari@tlabs.ac.za
PhD Students:
Mr. Saba Ahmed Abdullahi (Google scholar)
Mr. Saba Ahmed Abdullahi (Google scholar)
Research Interests: Optical characterization
E-mail: 66762588@mylife.unisa.ac.za
Research Interests: Nanofluids, Nanotechnology in sustainable energy
E-mail: maligholami@tlabs.ac.za
Mr. Gabriel Amani Kaningini (Google scholar)
Mr. Gabriel Amani Kaningini (Google scholar)
Research Interests: Green chemistry, Nanofertilizers, Optical Characteristics.
E-mail: gabrielamani2015@gmail.com
Research Interests: Solar Selective absorber, Optical Characteristics, Green Synthesized Nanoparticles.
E-mail: 64142043@mylife.unisa.ac.za
Mr. Moussa Bakayoka (Google scholar)
Mr. Moussa Bakayoka (Google scholar)
Research Interests: Green chemistry, Nanomaterial, Optical characteristics.
E-mail: bakusmoussa88@yahoo.fr
Mr. Moses Juma (Google scholar)
Mr. Moses Juma (Google scholar)
Research Interests: Using laser ablation technique to synthesize AgNPs for detection of dopants in human blood
E-mail: jmwabwire@gmail.com
Mr. Adama Fall (Google scholar)
Mr. Adama Fall (Google scholar)
Research Interests: Cucurbituril, & their biosynthesized oxides nanocomposites.
E-mail: fallmokhtada@gmail.com
Research Interests: Green chemistry, Solar thermal collector, optical characteristics.
E-mail: hdgebretinsae@tlabs.ac.za
Ms. Khaoula Hkiri (Google scholar)
Ms. Khaoula Hkiri (Google scholar)
Research Interests: Green chemistry, Thin films, gas sensing.
E-mail: 10654852@mylife.unisa.ac.za
Ms. Sandrine Kamdoum-Noukelag (Google scholar)
Ms. Sandrine Kamdoum-Noukelag (Google scholar)
Research Interests: Nanotechnology.
E-mail: 3883285@myuwc.ac.za
Research Interests: Laser ablation synthesis of metal nanoparticles based nanofluids.
E-mail: 56600437@mylife.unisa.ac.za
Research Interests: Material science, Nanotechnology, Optics and photonics, Atmospheric physics, Energy physics.
E-mail: daniel_kpeglo@yahoo.com
Mr. Jadvy Kouka (Google scholar)
Mr. Jadvy Kouka (Google scholar)
Research Interests: Nanotechnology.
E-mail: jadkouka@gmail.com
Research Interests: Nanomaterial synthesis & processing, Energy system, Nanotechnology, Semiconductor physics and devices.
E-mail: bmabakachaba@tlabs.ac.za
Mr. Brian Masara (Google scholar)
Mr. Brian Masara (Google scholar)
Research Interests: Nanotechnology.
E-mail: brian.masara@saip.org.za
Mrs. Luleka Menze (Google scholar)
Mrs. Luleka Menze (Google scholar)
Research Interests: Environmental Physics.
E-mail: stretchmenzi@gmail.com
Ms. Nancy Mwenze (Google scholar)
Ms. Nancy Mwenze (Google scholar)
Research Interests: Nanotechnology.
E-mail: nancydavid95@gmail.com
Research Interests: Green chemistry, Nanomaterial, Structural characterization.
E-mail: 64136701@mylife.unisa.ac.za
Mr. Sanelise Nongauza (Google scholar)
Mr. Sanelise Nongauza (Google scholar)
Research Interests: Synthesis of Nanofluids by radiolysis.
E-mail: sanelisenngz073@gmail.com
Mr. Haripriyia Rama (Google scholar)
Mr. Haripriyia Rama (Google scholar)
Research Interests: Nanotechnology.
E-mail: 11728086@mylife.unisa.ac.za
Ms. Sambatra Rosa Ranaivoson (Google scholar)
Ms. Sambatra Rosa Ranaivoson (Google scholar)
Research Interests: Radiolysis Based AgNPs and their Bio-conjugation with Artemisia Annua.
E-mail: sambatrarosaranaivoson@ymail.com
Research Interests: Cloud harvesting
E-mail: sambatrarosaranaivoson@ymail.com
Research Interests: Green chemistry, Nanoscience, Nanotechnology, Optical properties and selective solar absorber materials, Thin films, solar cells, Magnetic and electrical properties of materials, and quantum optics.
E-mail: mgtsegay@tlabs.ac.za
Ms. Nene Tandjigora (Google scholar)
Ms. Nene Tandjigora (Google scholar)
Research Interests: Nanofluids, Thermal transport.
E-mail: ntandjigora@tlabs.ac.za
Mr. Giday Welergers (Google scholar)
Mr. Giday Welergers (Google scholar)
Research Interests: Solar collector materials, Optical characterization, Green chemistry, Superhydrophobicity, and solar steam generation.
E-mail: getgiday@gmail.com
MSc Students:
Mr. Duane Havenga (Google scholar)
Mr. Duane Havenga (Google scholar)
Research Interests: Medieval West Africa, Archaeological Pigment Analysis.
E-mail: 51575221@mylife.unisa.ac.za
Research Interests: Novel nanofluids by laser liquid-solid interaction.
E-mail: swthegreat@gmail.com
Mr. Awadelkarim Mohamed Ismail Ibrahim (Google scholar)
Mr. Awadelkarim Mohamed Ismail Ibrahim (Google scholar)
Research Interests: Physical properties of Gd Nano-scaled In Boron nitride (BN) matrix.
E-mail: iawad196@gmail.com
Ms. Zerfie Marshet Mihabaw (Google scholar)
Ms. Zerfie Marshet Mihabaw (Google scholar)
Research Interests: Green Chemistry.
E-mail: zmarshet@tlabs.ac.za
Ms. Nolufundo Sintwa (Google scholar)
Ms. Nolufundo Sintwa (Google scholar)
Research Interests: Nanotechnology.
E-mail: nsintwa@gmail.com
Trained Emerging Junior Scientists, Postdoctoral Researchers & Mentorships:
Dr. L. Kotsedi, NRF-RC Fellow, 2014-2019.
Dr. W. Saban, NRF- Postdoctoral Fellow, 2017-2019.
Dr. P. Zamora-Rodriguez, U2ACN2- Postdoctoral Fellow, 2017-2018.
Dr. Ph. Sechogela, NRF-iTL Early career Fellow, 2011-2015.
Dr. C. Mtshali, NRF-iTL Early career Fellow, 2011-2015.
Dr. P. Monkgwaketsi, CSIR-NRF-iTL Early career Fellow, 2011-2015.
Dr. A. Simo, NRF-UNISA Postdoctoral Fellow, 2014-2018.
Dr. T. Tumbane-Sone, NRF-UNISA Postdoctoral Fellow, 2013-2017.
Dr. A. S. Khamlich, NRF-UNISA Postdoctoral Fellow, 2014-2019.
Dr. Bashir Aiman, NRF- Postdoctoral Fellow, 2018-2020.
Dr. A. Galmed, NRF-SANHARP-U2ACN2 Postdoctoral Fellow, 2015-2018.
Dr. Ch. Razanamahandri, NRF-TWAS Postdoctoral Fellow, 2018-2020.
Dr. C. Chinwe, UNISA Postdoctoral Fellow, 2018-2020.
Dr. M. Olutuji, NRF-SANHARP-U2ACN2 Postdoctoral Fellow, 2015-2018.
Dr. M. Khenfouch, UNISA-U2ACN2 Postdoctoral Fellow, 2014-2016.
Dr. G. Fuku, UNISA-U2ACN2 Postdoctoral Fellow, 2015-2018.
Dr. K. Kaviyarasu, UNISA-U2ACN2 Postdoctoral Fellow, 2015-2019.
Trained Postgraduates Fellows:
Mr. M. Akbari, U2ACN2 Doctoral Fellow, Graduated in 2021.
Mr. Sanelise Nongauza, NRF Master Fellow, Graduated in 2021.
Mr. Hamza Mohamed, U2ACN2 Doctoral Fellow, Graduated in 2020.
Mr. T. Thema, U2ACN2 Doctoral Fellow, Graduated in 2016.
Mr. S. Zongo, DAAD Doctoral Fellow, Graduated in 2016.
Mr. A. Diallo, DAAD Doctoral Fellow, Graduated in 2016.
Mr. I. Madiba, NRF Doctoral Fellow, Graduated in 2017.
Mrs. J. Sackey, OWSD Doctoral Fellow, Graduated in 2017.
Ms. N. Numan, OWSD Doctoral Fellow, Graduated in 2018.
Mr. I. Tadadjeu-Sokeng, DST Doctoral Fellow, Graduated in 2016.
Mr. S. Khamlich, ALC Doctoral Fellow, Graduated in 2014.
Mr. M. Khenfouch, ALC Doctoral Fellow, Graduated in 2014.
Mr. E. Ismail, NANOAFNET Doctoral Fellow, Graduated in 2015.
Mrs. A. Karoro, ISP & DAAD Doctoral Fellow, Graduated in 2019.
Mr. S. Sfundo, NRF-U2ACN2 Doctoral Fellow, graduated in 2021.
Mr. M. Hamza, NRF-U2ACN2 Doctoral Fellow, graduated in 2021.
Mr. C. Ndlangamandla, NRF-U2ACN2 Doctoral Fellow, Graduated in 2015.
Mrs. S. Shehla, U2ACN2 Doctoral Fellow, Graduated in 2018.
Ms. L. Mathevula, NRF Master Fellow, Graduated in 2017.
Ms. N. Yozana, NRF Master Fellow, Graduated in 2017.
Mr. M. Hamza, AIMS Master Fellow, Graduated in 2018.
Mr. S. Zongo, AIMS Master Fellow, Graduated in 2013.
Mrs. A. Mbonyiryivuze, OWSD Master Fellow, Graduated in 2015.
Mrs. H. Niragire, OWSD Master Fellow, Graduated in 2015.
Ms. Zama Zamavezi, MATSCI-NRF Master Fellow, Graduated in 2015.
MS. T. Nethavhanani, MATSCI-NRF Master Fellow, Graduated in 2015.
Mrs. T.Khamliche, NANOAFNET Master Fellow, Graduated in 2017.
Mrs. T. Nuoh, Lybian Gov. Master Fellow, Graduated in 2015.
Mr. O. Khfagi, Lybian Gov. Master Fellow, Graduated in 2015.
Mr. K. Nukwa, NRF Master Fellow, Graduated in 2015.
Mr. N. Nelissa, NRF Master Fellow, Graduated in 2016.
Mr. A. Matiwane, NRF Master Fellow, Graduated in 2018.
Ms. N. Panya Panya, NRF Master Fellow, Graduated in 2018.
Mr. K. Nukwa, NRF Master Fellow, Graduated in 2015.
Ms. B. Makachabacha, MATSCIE-NRF Master Fellow, graduated in 2021.
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