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WELCOME MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DEAN: FACULTY OF SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND AGRICULTURE
In 2021 the former School of Mathematical and Natural Sciences, School of Environmental Sciences and the School of Agriculture was merged to form the new Faculty of Science, Engineering and Agriculture. The UNIVEN Strategic Plan 2021-2025, is enabling the Faculty to restructure in the academic and research environments through engagement with relevant stakeholders such as local communities, industries, NGO’s and government departments to produce graduates that are locally relevant and globally competitive.
The Faculty introduces our staff and students to national and international interdisciplinary, transdisciplinary and multidisciplinary research opportunities to develop in new concepts, analytical and problem-solving skills, independent thinking and to enhance their skill competencies and make them locally relevant and globally competitive. The Faculty is actively engaged in various research projects and publish in high impact scientific journals. We have several NRF rated scientists of which 2 are B-rated scientists.
The programmes in the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Agriculture, are designed to prepare our students to face the challenges in science, engineering and agriculture and be able to play a leading role in solving global challenges. Our graduates are trained to develop an innovative mindset, teamwork, communication skills and leave the University with a combination of advanced technical and professional skills valued by employers, and a qualification that is globally recognised.
I, therefore, want to welcome you to the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Agriculture and request that you make use of all the opportunities that the Faculty offers their staff, undergraduate and postgraduate students and grow into the next generation of scientists that will take South Africa to the forefront of technology and innovation on the Africa continent and beyond.
Prof Natasha Potgieter
Executive Dean
Office of the Executive Dean
Life Sciences and Chemistry Building: First Floor
University Road, Thohoyandou
Executive Secretaries:
Ms Bronia Mantshimuli
Email: bronia.mantshimuli@univen.ac.za
Tel: +27 15 962 8107
Ms Ndidzulafhi Mulovhedzi
Email: Ndidzulafhi.Mulovhedzi@univen.ac.za
Tel: +27 15 962 8107
About Our Faculty
Position yourself for a leading role solving global challenges with a science, engineering and agriculture degree at South Africa’s top university. At the University of Venda, our curriculum and programmes are designed to prepare you for tomorrow’s science, engineering and agriculture challenges. Future leaders will require more than technical skills – they’ll need an innovative mindset, teamwork and communication skills.
At Univen, you will graduate with the ideal combination of advanced technical and professional skills valued by employers, and a higher level qualification that is recognised around the world.
Prof Natasha Potgieter
Executive Dean
Tel: +27 15 962 8107 / 8317
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- Candidate MSc Pharmaceutical Chemistry (NWU)
- B-Tech: Chemistry (VUT)
- Lab:Foundation Block-SC (Chemistry Lab)
- Email: khopotso.malebe@univen.ac.za
Name: Mr. Khopotso G. Malebe
Highest qualification:
- Candidate MSc Pharmaceutical Chemistry (NWU)
- B-Tech: Chemistry (VUT)
Position: Lab Technologist (Chemistry)
Interests: Interacting with people from different backgrounds and sharing my knowledge and skills with them. As a Biology Lab technician, I find it interesting to teach students good laboratory practice and show them how different equipment such as microscopes are to be handled and operated. I also enjoy taking part in different research activities of Plant Ecology.
Current Masters and PhD students: No supervisory responsibility.
Publications:B-Tech Research Project: Determination of PM10 dust and PAHs concentrations in Vanderbijlpark using HPLCB-Tech Research Project
Community engagement: Nelson Mandela Day painting of a creche in Marikana Informal Settlement Ikageng Potchefstroom.
Scientific membership/scholarly contribution: N/A
Contact Details:
- Lab:Foundation Block-SC (Chemistry Lab)
- Email: khopotso.malebe@univen.ac.za
- Lab": Foundation Block-SC (FIT Lab)
- Email: tebogo.mocheki@univen.ac.za
Name: Ms Tebogo Mocheki
Highest qualification: MSc in Botany
Position: Lab Technologist (Biology)
Interests: Medicinal Plants, Organic Synthesis Chemistry, Air and Water pollution research. Postgraduate research Laboratory support, I would also love to develop myself to become a Lecturer and a Chemistry research Professor.
Current Masters and PhD students:No supervisory responsibility.
Publications:
Community engagement: I have not yet started with community engagement
Scientific membership/scholarly contribution: N/A
Contact Details:
- Lab”: Foundation Block-SC (FIT Lab)
- Email: tebogo.mocheki@univen.ac.za
Names: Dr S Moyo
Position: Senior Lecturer and HoD of the department of Mathematical and Computational Sciences.
Qualification(s): Doctor of Philosophy
Research areas of specialization: Differential Equations, Numerical analysis, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Data Science.
Contact details (Tel.No, Email(s), and Office no): Tel No:0159628940
Description: Computational Fluid Dynamics: Fluid interactions with structures Differential Equations: analytical and numerical methods especially Finite Difference Methods Data science:
Names: Prof S Shateyi
Position: Professor and HOD of Science Foundation
Qualification(s): PhD
Research areas of specialization: Computational fluid dynamics, differential equations, numerical methods, Modelling.
Contact details (Tel.No, Email(s), and Office no):
Tel.No:015 962 8163
Email:Stanford.shateyi@univen.ac.za
Description: My research areas of interest are Fluid Mechanics, Differential equations and Numerical Analysis. I have been involved in research on topics such as magneto hydrodynamics, steady and unsteady flows, stretching and shrinking surfaces, nanofluid flows, among others. I have analysed the effects of different significant parameters affecting fluid flows in both Newtonian and Non-Newtonian fluids, both Darcy and Non-Darcy flows. I am member of a research group in Fluid Mechanics which is involved in developing new analytical and numerical techniques. In this research group we have managed to improve well known analytical techniques such as the well celebrated Homotropy analysis method. This research group has managed to breed methods like Spectral analysis and Homotropy analysis together to produce more accurate results. We are currently developing block hybrid linear multi-step methods with off-step points to solve systems of linear and non-linear differential equations. It has been proved that the additional off-step points significantly improve the accuracy of these methods as well as ensuring consistency, zero-stability and convergence.
Names: Dr VT Makhoshi
Position: Lecturer
Qualification(s):
PhD in Applied Mathematics (Unisa), M.Sc in Mathematics (Univen), B.Sc (Hons)(Univen), UED (Univen), B.Sc (Univen)
Research areas of specialization: Iterated function systems, Fixed Point Theory, Integral Equations.
Contact details (Tel.No, Email(s), and Office no):
Tel.No:0159628916
Email:vuledzani.makhoshi@univen.ac.za
Office no:G03
Description: I am currently working on iterated functions system in a more generalized framework like partial metric spaces, semi metric spaces and G-metric metric spaces.
Names: Mr A Manthada
Position: Lecturer
Qualification(s): Msc(univen), Bsc hons(univen), Bsc(univen), PGDE (univen)
Research areas of specialization: Mathematics Education
Contact details (Tel.No, Email(s), and Office no):
Tel: 0159638410
Email: avhatakali.manthada@univen.ac.za
Office number: G9
Description: In mathematics education, my focus is on the transition from high school to university in mathematics, as well as meaningful teaching and learning of undergraduate mathematics.
Names: Dr R Mukhodobwane
Position: Lecturer
Qualification(s):
PhD in Mathematics (Univen), MSc (Univen), BA (Hons) (Univen), HED(Postgraduate), BEd (Educational Management)(Unisa)
Research areas of specialization: Financial Mathematics
Contact details (Tel.No, Email(s), and Office no):
Tel: 015 962 8225
Email: rosinah.mukhodobwane@univen.ac.za
Office No: G5
Description: Financial Mathematics particularly in the application of extreme value theory in financial time series data
Names: Dr AD Maphiri
Position: Lecturer
Qualification(s): PhD (Univen), Msc (Univen), BSc Hons in Applied Mathematics (Univen),BA (Univen), PGCE (Univen)
Research areas of specialization: Mathematical Modelling
Contact details (Tel.No, Email(s), and Office no):
Tel No: 015 962 8914
Email:Azwindini.maphiri@univen.ac.za
Description: My research interest is in Biomathematics, focusing in modelling of infectious diseases. I am also a member of Modelling Health and Environmental Linkages Research Group (MHELRG). This research group is engaged in multiscale modelling of Biological Systems with emphasis on multiscale modelling of infectious disease systems.
Names: Prof JC Ndogmo
Position: Associate Professor
Qualification(s): PhD in Mathematics (Univ of Montreal), DEA (Strasbourg), BSc (Univ of Ydé)
Research areas of specialization: Lie algebras, Lie group analysis of Differential equations. Also, Financial Maths and a little bit of Data Science.
Contact details (Tel.No, Email(s), and Office no):
Tel: 015 962 8904
Email:Jean-claude.ndogmo @univen.ac.za
Description: Part of my current research interests is focused on the study of symmetry integrable systems, and more specifically on the identification, classification and generation of such systems. A by-product of this study is an attempt to characterize the very powerful recursion operators which can indeed generate integrable systems but remain largely unexplored and challenging to find. Recently, in order to formally extend to PDEs the notion of iterative equations known only for ODEs, we introduced a new method of group classification termed the method of indeterminates, as another alternative to the intricate problem of group classification.
The initial aim of our extension of the notion of iterative equations to PDEs was to generalize to this much broader type of equations the wealth of results we achieved for systems of ODEs, of any type most often, and in particular of any order and dimension. We also discovered that the symmetry group approach offers a unique way to generate the sought after soliton solutions of nonlinear wave equations, under certain symmetry operators and this topic now also forms part of our research interests. We are however also interested in the study of these
solitons through the Hirota and the Darboux transformation methods, and in particular through an in-depth leveraging of the properties of Lax pairs.
In our study of Lie algebras the focus is generally on invariant functions of the adjoint or the co-adjoint representations, and in particular on Casimir operators, due to the role they play in physics, in representation theory, and in other mathematically based fields. We’ve thus exhibited several types of Lie algebras admitting a fundamental set of invariants consisting of Casimir Operators, including for instance Lie algebras with a nilpotent radical, and given amongst several other simple results a characterization of solvable Lie algebras that do not
possess any nontrivial invariant function. Naturally some of our results usually apply to abstract Lie algebras themselves. This includes some structure theorems we formulated based of Kravchuk signature, and which are widely applied to the classification of Lie algebras, as well as a determination of the maximal dimension of the center of solvable Lie algebras, amongst several other results.
Names: Mrs N Mukwevho
Position: Lecturer
Qualification(s): Msc in Applied Mathematics (Univen), BSc Hons in Applied Mathematics (Univen), PGCE (Unisa), Bsc in Mathematics and Applied Mathematics (Univen)
Research areas of specialization: Numerical Analysis, Fluid Dynamics
Contact details (Tel.No, Email(s), and Office no):
Tel: 015 962 8263
Email: nancy.mukwevho@univen.ac.za
Office No.: G10
Description: I am currently working on pseudo-spectral methods for fractional differential equations.
Names: Dr K Muzhinji
Position: Senior Lecturer
Qualification(s): PhD in Mathematics (Univen), MSc Applied Mathematics (Johannes Kepler Universitat Linz), BScED(Hons)(BUSE), MSc Industrial Mathematics (TU Kaiserslautern), MSc Applied Mathematics (Johannes Kepler Universitat Linz), BScED(Hons)(BUSE), Dip.ED(UZ)
Research areas of specialization: Numerical Analysis Fluid Mechanics PDE constrained Optimisation, BioMaths.
Contact details (Tel.No, Email(s), and Office no):
Tel: 015 962 8233 Email: kizito.muzhinji@univen.ac.za
Office No: G18
Description: I am currently interested amongst others in constructing numerical schemes of problems emanating from Fluid Mechanics, PDE constrained optimisation (particularly developing preconditioning strategies to enhance a fast and efficient numerical solution process), BioMaths(ODE models)
Names: Dr TB Mulaudzi
Position: Lecturer
Qualification(s): PhD Statistics (UL), C Statistics (UNIVEN), Sc Hons in Statistics (UL), BSc (UL)
Research areas of specialization: Survival Analysis
Contact details (Tel.No, Email(s), and Office no):
Tel : 015 962 8302
Email: tshilidzi.mulaudzi@univen.ac.za
Office No: F12
Description:My primary research interest lies in developing and applying Survival analysis methods. My work also extends to advanced applications of frailty models, competing risks analysis, and comparing statistical and machine learning models in survival models.
Names: Dr A Bere
Position: Senior Lecturer
Qualification(s): PhD Statistics (UWC), MSc Statistics (UZ), BSc Hons Applied Maths (NUST, Zim),
Research areas of specialization: Survival Analysis Copulas
Contact details (Tel.No, Email(s), and Office no):
Tel: 0159628268
Email: Alphonce.bere@univen.ac.za
Office No. F11
Description: My primary research interest in discrete survival analysis, with a particular emphasis on discrete survival models. I conduct extensive simulation studies to evaluate key aspects of these models, including flexible link functions, baseline hazard modeling methods, and variable selection techniques. My work also extends to advanced applications, such as geo-additive modeling. I employ both frequentist and Bayesian estimation approaches. Currently, my research focuses on comparing statistical and machine learning methods in standard discrete survival models, as well as in more complex settings like competing risks analysis.
Names: Prof C Sigauke
Position: Associate Professor
Qualification(s): PhD (UFS), MSc (NUST)
Research areas of specialization: Predictive Modelling, Statistics of Extremes.
Contact details (Tel.No, Email(s), and Office no): Tel: 0159628135 Emails: caston.sigauke@univen.ac.za and csigauke@gmail.com Office No. F16
Some important links:
- https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=OKgPPJAAAAAJ&hl=en
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7406-5291
Description: I hold the position of Associate Professor of Statistics within the Department of Mathematical and Computational Sciences at the University of Venda. Currently, I serve as the leader of the predictive modelling group (PMG) within the department. The primary objective of PMG is to capitalise on the existing research expertise of the members within the Department of Mathematical and Computational Sciences at the University of Venda, specifically in predictive modelling. PMG is dedicated to the advancement of comprehensive statistical and probabilistic forecasting methodologies that hold relevance across various fields. The central focus of PMG lies in fostering collaborative and interdisciplinary research. Our research efforts within the probabilistic forecasting domain are particularly concentrated on two key areas, Energy and Environmental systems. Through these research initiatives, we aim to contribute to the development of innovative forecasting techniques that have wide-ranging applications and implications
Names: Mr FS Netshapala
Position: Lecturer
Qualification(s):BSc (Ed), BSc (Hons) (Univen), MSc (UP)
Research areas of specialization: Graph Theory
Contact details (Tel.No, Email(s), and Office no):
Tel.No:015 962 8083
Email: thina.tshisikhawe@univen.ac.za
Office no: G01
Description: Graph Theory focusing on its application in real life situations.
Names: Ms TH Tshisikhawe
Position: Lecturer
Qualification(s): Msc in Statistics (Univen), BSc Hons in Statistics (Univen), Bsc (Univen)
Research areas of specialization: Time Series, Forecasting, Spatial statistics
Contact details (Tel.No, Email(s), and Office no):
Tel.No: 015 962 8399
Email: thina.tshisikhawe@univen.ac.za
Office no: F10
Description: My interests are also in Bayesian statistics, time series and Biostatistics.
Names:Mrs N Nengovhela
Position: Part-time Lecturer
Qualification(s): Msc in Statistics (Univen)
Research areas of specialization: Time series
Contact details (Tel.No, Email(s), and Office no): N/A
Description: I am a statistical modeller with research interests in Time series and forecasting with applications in finance.
Names: Dr T Ravele
Position: Lecturer
Qualification(s): PhD in Statistics (Univen), Msc in Statistics (Univen), BSc Hons in Statistics (Univen), Bsc in Maths & Stats (Univen), PGCE (Unisa)
Research areas of specialization: Time Series, Forecasting, Statistics of Extremes
Contact details (Tel.No, Email(s), and Office no):
Tel.No: 015 962 8098
Email: thakhani.ravele@univen.ac.za
Office no: F09
Description: I am a statistical modeller with research interests in probabilistic forecasting with applications in energy and environmental systems. My research is on probabilistic load and renewable energy forecasting, including the optimization of grid integration of renewable energies and statistics of extremes.
Names: Dr R Netshikweta
Position:Lecturer
Qualification(s): MSc in Applied Mathematics (Univen), BSc(Hons) in Applied Mathematics (SU), Bsc in Maths & Stats (Univen)
Research areas of specialization: Mathematical Modelling
Contact details (Tel.No, Email(s), and Office no):
Tel.No: 015 962 8280
Email: rendani.netshikweta@univen.ac.za
Office no: G06
Description: My research interest is in mathematical biology, focusing on multiscale modelling of an infectious disease system as a typical example of a complex system. https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Rendani-Netshikweta-2.
Names: Dr N Ndou
Position: Lecturer
Qualification(s): Bsc in Maths & Physics (Univen), Hons in Applied Mathematics (Univen), Msc in Applied Mathematics (Univen), PhD in Applied Mathematics (UJ)
Research areas of specialization: Numerical Analysis, Fluid Dynamics and Data Science
Contact details (Tel.No, Email(s), and Office no):
Tel.No: 015 962 8926
Email: ndivhuwo.ndou@univen.ac.za
Office no: G04
Description: My research focuses on the numerical solution of the partial differential equations (PDEs), particularly the advection-diffusion-reaction equation, with applications in modelling temperature and pollutant concentration. I specialize in developing and analysing numerical methods, including finite difference techniques such as Crank-Nicolson Finite Difference (CNFD), Non-Standard Finite Difference (NSFD), Unconditionally Positive Finite Difference (UPFD), and their high-order extensions. Additionally, I explore the integration of machine learning techniques to enhance numerical accuracy, optimize computational efficiency, and improve predictive modelling of complex physical phenomena. https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ndivhuwo-Ndou.
Names: Mr L Tshindane
Position: Junior Lecturer
Qualification(s): MSc in mathematical science (UWC), BSc Hons in Applied (Univen), BSc in Maths and Applied Maths (Univen)
Research areas of specialization: Financial Mathematics
Contact details (Tel.No, Email(s), and Office no):
Tel. No: 015 962 9332
Email: londani.tshindane@univen.ac.za
Office No: G02
Description: Option pricing with PDE and Machine Learning.
Names: Mr G Mathivha
Position: Junior Lecturer
Qualification(s): BSc Hons in Applied Mathematics (Univen), PGCE(Unisa)
Research areas of specialization: Machine Learning and Financial Mathematics
Contact details (Tel.No, Email(s), and Office no):
Tel. No: 015 962 8917
Email: thilivhali.mathivha@univen.ac.za
Office No: G12
Description: Current research interests are in forecasting financial time series with higher-order neural networks; and applications of nature-inspired algorithms to optimization problems.
Names: Mr A Mahada
Position: Part-time Junior Lecturer
Qualification(s): BSc Honours in Pure Mathematics (Univen), Bachelor of Education(Maths and Physics)
Research areas of specialization: Multi-scale Modelling of Infectious diseases
Contact details (Tel.No, Email(s), and Office no):
Email: Awelani.mahada@univen.ac.za
Office: G14A
Description: Understanding the role of Antibodies and Immune Systems in humans to improve disease preventative measures.
Names: Ms TB Mashamba
Position: Part-time Junior Lecturer
Qualification(s): MSc Data Science
Research areas of specialization: Date science, Machine Learning, Data engineering, Automation.
Contact details (Tel.No, Email(s), and Office no):
Email: thanganedzo.mashamba@univen.ac.za
Description: I am interested in leveraging advanced machine learning to tackle complex financial challenges, with a focus on risk assessment, fraud mitigation, and intelligent decision-making.
Names: Ms NS Mathivha
Position: Part-time Junior Lecturer
Qualification(s): Msc in Business Information Systems (Univen), BSc Hons in Computer Science (Univen), BSc in Computer Science (Univen)
Research areas of specialization: Internet Of Things (IoT), oftware Development
Contact details (Tel.No, Email(s), and Office no):
Email: nduvho.mathivha@univen.ac.za
Description: My research interests are in Software Development, Internet of Things, Usability and user experience.
Names: Mr R Sitholimela
Position: Part-time Junior Lecturer
Qualification(s): BSc Honours in Computer Science (Univen)
Research areas of specialization: Software Engineering,
Machine Learning
Contact details (Tel.No, Email(s), and Office no): Email: rendani.sitholimela@univen.ac.za
Description: Interested in exploring the transformation of Software Engineering through Artificial Intelligence to develop intelligent software systems, as well as the development of machine learning systems that perform effectively in resource-constrained environments.
Names: Mr P Rasila
Position: Part-time Junior Lecturer
Qualification(s): MSc Data science (UFS)
Research areas of specialization: Data science, AI, Face recognition
Contact details (Tel.No, Email(s), and Office no):
Email: Phumudzo.rasila@univen.ac.za
Office No: G11A Natural Science Building
Description: I am an MSc Data Science student with a strong passion for artificial intelligence and machine learning. My research focuses on face recognition using deep learning, exploring advanced techniques in computer vision and biometric security. I am eager to apply AI-driven solutions to real-world challenges and contribute to the evolving field of deep learning .
Names: Mr U Anokwuru
Position: Part-time Lecturer
Qualification(s): Msc Computer Science (NWU), Bsc (Hon) in Computer Information Systems
Research areas of specialization: Internet of Things (IoT), Blockchain security, Edge Computing and Cyber security
Contact details (Tel.No, Email(s), and Office no):
Email: uchechukwu.anokwuru@univen.ac.za
Office: 12A
Description: N/A
Names: Mr R Netshiomvani
Position: Part-Time Lecturer
Qualification(s): N/A
Research areas of specialization: N/A
Contact details (Tel.No, Email(s), and Office no): N/A
Description: N/A
Names: Mr K Madzima
Position: Lecturer
Qualification(s): K Madzima, BSc (Cuba), MSc (NUST, Zimbabwe), PG Dip (CHE) (RU)
Research areas of specialization: Computer Vision, Cybersecurity, ICT4D
Contact details (Tel.No, Email(s), and Office no): Email:
kudakwashe.madzima@univen.ac.za
Description: N/A
Names: Mr N Netshamutshedzi
Position: Part-Time Lecturer
Qualification(s): BSc honours in Applied Mathematics
Research areas of specialization: BioMath
Contact details (Tel.No, Email(s), and Office no): N/A
Description: Researching about the elimination infectious disease through vaccination and quarantine.
Position:Part-Time Lecturer
Qualification(s): MSc in e-science(Specializationing in Data Science), BSc Honours in Applied Mathematics, BSc in Mathematics and Applied Mathematics
Research areas of specialization: Medical Imaging,Financial Engineering, Machine learning and Data Science.
Contact details (Tel.No, Email(s), and Office no): N/A
Description:
Medical imaging and AI: Transformers in 3D medical image analysis,
interpretability of deep learning models in medical imaging and multimodal medical data
analysis.
strong>Financial Engineering and Quantitative Finance: Hybrid modelling of stock
volatility, machine learning applications in finance and risk modelling.
Names:Mr G Dzawo
Position: Lecturer
Qualification(s): MSc (NUST, Zimbabwe), PG Dip (CHE) (RU)
Research areas of specialization: Cybersecurity, Machine Learning and Data Science, Computer Science Education.
Contact details (Tel.No, Email(s), and Office no):
Tel: +27 15 962 8179
Email:gilbert.dzawo@univen.ac.za
Office no: G13
Description: I am a researcher with a strong interest in cybersecurity, machine learning, and data science. My work explores the intersection of these fields to create innovative solutions that strengthen digital security. I am also deeply committed to advancing computer science education by developing effective pedagogical strategies.
Names:Mr L Marevhula
Position:Lecturer
Qualification(s):Msc Statistics, Bsc (Univen)
Research areas of specialization: Time Series, Forecasting and Official Statistics
Contact details (Tel.No, Email(s), and Office no):
Tel: +27 15 962 8939
Email: Leonard.marevhula@univen.ac.za
Office no: F13
Description:My area of research interest is Time series and Machine learning techniques.
Names :Mr N Soganile
Position:Lecturer
Qualification(s):N Soganile, BSc (Cuba), MSc (NUST, Zimbabwe), PG Dip (CHE) (RU)
Research areas of specialization:Software engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things
Contact details (Tel.No, Email(s), and Office no):
Tel: +27 15 962 8899
Email: ndabezinhle.soganile@univen.ac.za
Office No.: G15
Description: My areas of research are software engineering, with an inclination towards software quality assurance and the development of Ethical Al systems.
Names:Dr B Moyo
Position:Lecturer
Qualification(s): PhD in Computer Science (NWU, ZA), MSc in Computer Science (NUST, ZW)
Research areas of specialization: Systems reliability modelling
Contact details (Tel.No, Email(s), and Office no):
Tel: +27 15 962 8955
Email:benson.moyo@univen.ac.za
Office No.: G16
Description: My area of research interest is systems reliability and machine learning. In today’s ever-evolving technological landscape, ensuring the dependability and robustness of systems is paramount. My research focuses on leveraging machine learning techniques to enhance the reliability and performance of complex systems.
Names: Mr V Tshipuke
Position: Lecturer
Qualification(s):Msc Computer Science (NWU), Bsc Hons in Computer Science (UNIVEN), Bsc Computer Science (Univen)
Research areas of specialization: Internet of Things, ICT4D, Blockchain for security development, Software Development,
Contact details (Tel.No, Email(s), and Office no):
Email: Vahangwele.tshipuke@univen.ac.za
Tel No: 015 962 9434
Office No: G14 Natural Science Building
Description: I am passionate about exploring innovative solutions at the intersection of technology and societal impact. My primary focus lies in the realm of software development, where I delve into cutting-edge methodologies and practices to create robust and efficient software systems.
In addition, I am deeply committed to the field of Information and Communication Technologies for Development (ICT4D). My research in this area aims to harness the power of technology to address societal challenges, particularly in underserved communities. I am driven by the belief that technology can be a catalyst for positive change and inclusive development.
A significant aspect of my research involves the exploration of Blockchain technology for security applications. Investigating the potential of decentralized and tamper-proof systems, I aim to contribute to the enhancement of cybersecurity measures, ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of digital transactions and data.
Furthermore, my interests extend to the dynamic domain of the Internet of Things (IoT). I am intrigued by the possibilities that arise from interconnected devices and systems, seeking to understand how IoT can be leveraged to create smart and efficient solutions in various contexts.
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Dr Sanet Hugo is a Lecturer in the Department of Biological Sciences. She has worked for over five years in the higher education sector. She specialises in ecological statistics and has published extensively in peer reviewed and accredited journals. Among her recent publications are:
1) Hugo, S. and Weyl, O.L.F. (2021) Proposed approaches to systematic planning of research and monitoring to support a South African inland fisheries policy. Water SA 47(3): 367–379.
2) Wasserman, R.J., Whitfield, A.K., Deyzel, S.H.P., James, N.C. and Hugo, S. (2020) Seagrass (Zostera capensis) bed development as a predictor of size structured abundance for a ubiquitous estuary-dependent marine fish species. Estuarine Coastal and Shelf Science 238: 106694.
3) Bellingan, T.A., Hugo, S., Woodford, D.J., Gouws, J., Villet, M.H. and Weyl, O.L.F. (2019) Rapid recovery of macroinvertebrates in a South African stream treated with rotenone. Hydrobiologia 834(1): 1–11.
She has also contributed to several technical reports on inland fisheries. She has supervised two honours students and co-supervised a PhD student.
Links to other profiles:
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.co.za/citations?user=xvEMziYAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao
Research gate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Sanet-Hugo
Orcid https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8636-3985
Qualifications: PhD in Zoology (University of Pretoria)
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Email: Sanet.Hugo@univen.ac.za
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Dr. Lufuno Mavhandu-Ramarumo obtained a doctorate in Microbiology specializing in molecular virology from the University of Venda in 2014. In the course of her postgraduate training she had research fellowships at the Myles H. Thaler Center for AIDS and Human Retrovirus Research, University of Virginia, USA and at J. Craig Venter Institute, Maryland USA. She has been the recipient of the Pfizer International Fellowship Initiative; bursary and mobility grant from the National Research Foundation, and the South African AIDS Vaccine Initiative. In 2010, she was awarded the DST/TATA South African Women in Science Award, in the Young Scientist category. In 2015, she received training in grant management from the National Institutes of Health, USA.
Dr. Mavhandu-Ramarumo’s research interest is on molecular genetics with a focus on the molecular basis of HIV drug resistance and its implications on the efficacy and sustainability of first line antiretroviral therapy. She is also interested in the preclinical evaluation of compounds for anti HIV properties. She has co-authored several peer reviewed articles in reputable journals such AIDS Research and Human Retroviruses, Archives of Virology, and South African Medical Journal. She is an awardee of the Thuthuka-NRF programme to investigate biomarkers of adherence to antiretrovirals, and to the phenotypic significance of observed but uncharacterized mutations that arise in HIV-1 subtype C upon drug exposure. She is the co-principal investigator of an MRC funded project on drug resistance in Limpopo Province.
Contact:
Tel: 015 962 8962
Email: lufuno.mavhandu@univen.ac.za
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Pascal O. Bessong is a virologist, having trained in South Africa, France, and the United States. He is an experienced professor with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education sector for more than 17 years. His research focuses on microbiological investigations for translational science and global health, using innovative approaches and technologies. Specifically, he is interested on viral and human determinants of HIV drug resistance and the sustainability of antiretrovirals towards the UNAIDS 2030 target on viral suppression. He is also interested in the interactions of gut microbiota and antimicrobial resistance, and the interactions of gut infections with growth, cognitive development, and vaccine response in young children. He has more than 15 years of experience in the establishment and maintenance of prospective, community-based birth and adult cohorts for observational biomedical investigations.
A former Head of the Department of Microbiology, University of Venda, he is the Principal Investigator of the AIDS Virus Research Laboratory; Founding Head of the HIV/AIDS & Global Health Research Programme; Visiting Scholar at the School of Medicine, University of Virginia, USA; and Director of the SAMRC-UNIVEN Unit on Antimicrobial Resistance and Global Health Research. Professor Bessong is a C1 rated scientist of the National Research Foundation (2017); an elected member of the Academy of Science of South Africa; a Registered Natural Professional Scientist; and Associate Editor of the South African Journal of Science (Cell, molecular biology, and Health). He maintains a website and blog at https://bessongthemicrobiologist.com
Professor Bessong’s has published his scientific contributions and opinions in top tier and influential journals such as Science, The Lancet HIV, PLOS Medicine, Lancet Global Health, Clinical Infectious Diseases, BMJ Global Health, The Journal of Infectious Diseases, EBiomedicine, and Bulletin of the World Health Organization. He has hosted visiting scientists on antimicrobial resistance within the framework of the Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship awards, and the US National Science Foundation fellowships. He has given research seminars at institutions in South Africa, Botswana, Cameroon, Kenya, Nigeria, and the United States. Professor Bessong has successfully trained more than 60 MSc/PhD students and postdoctoral fellows.
Rating: C1
Rating category: Established researcher
Research Specialization: HIV – Drug Resistance, HIV Genetic Diversity, HIV Molecular Genetics, HIV 99and AIDS Global Health, O1Opportunistic Infections, HIV/AIDS, Global Health
Faculty: Science, Engineering and Agriculture
Professor Bessong’s research profile can be viewed at:
Orcid: Pascal Bessong (0000-0003-0561-272X) – ORCID
Google scholar: Pascal O. Bessong, PhD, mASSAf – Google Scholar
ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Pascal-Bessong
PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=bessong
Contact:
Tel: 015 962 8301
Email: bessong@univen.ac.za
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Prof Afsatou Ndama Traore is an Associate Professor in the newly formed Department of Biochemistry & Microbiology. She has worked for over 10 years in the higher education sector. Her research interests include Water quality, alternative medicine, infectious diseases, disease transmission pathway, TB resistance, risk factors to TB resistance, ADME and her areas of expertise are Biochemistry/Microbiology/Cellular Biology/Molecular Biology/Immunology/Audit clinical trial/Quality Assurance System. She teaches Immunological concepts to 2nd year and Honours students and Research Methodology to Honours students.
She has published in peer reviewed and accredited journals. Among her recent publications are:
1. Taonameso S, Mudau LS, Traoré AN, Potgieter N. (2021) Urban water conundrums in Zimbabwe–the role of water policy and its implementation gaps. Water Supply; https://doi.org/10.2166/ws.2021.386
2. Khumela R, Kabue JP, Traore AN, Potgieter N. (2021) Human Astrovirus in Symptomatic and Asymptomatic Children: A Cross-Sectional Study on Hospitalized and Outpatients from Rural Communities of South Africa between 2017–2021. Pathogens; 10(11): 1398.
3. N Potgieter, NT Banda, PJ Becker, AN Traore-Hoffman. (2021) WASH infrastructure and practices in primary health care clinics in the rural Vhembe District municipality in South Africa; BMC Family Practice, 22 (1): 1-13.
4. Boukandou MMM, Aboughe Angone S, Potgieter N, Traore AN. (2021) Preliminary antifungal and antibacterial activities of Macaranga monandra Mull.Arg. extracts; Journal of PeerScientist, 4 (1): e1000032.
5. M Magwalivha, JPK Ngandu, AN Traore, N Potgieter. (2021) Prevalence and Genetic Characterisation of Human Sapovirus from Children with Diarrhoea in the Rural Areas of Vhembe District, South Africa, 2017–2020. Viruses, 13 (3): 393.
She has also written 2 book chapters and contributed as an editor to a book. Since joining the University of Venda, she has supervised to completion 53 Honours, 27 Masters and 4 PhD students. Prof AN Traore was the Head of the former Department of Microbiology. She is the Chair of the Departmental RPC and is a member of the Research and Publication committee in the Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Agriculture at the University of Venda.
Full list of publications:
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.co.za/citations?user=ylx7hBAAAAAJ&hl=en
Research gate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Afsatou-Traore
Orcid: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7868-1075
Email address: Afsatou.traore@univen.ac.za
Telephone number: +27 (0)15 962 8474
Office: FF172, Life Sciences and Chemistry Building
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Mrs René S. Pearce-Okwuashi is employed as the Science Foundation Chemistry Lecturer in the Science Foundation Department. She has worked for 16 years in the Higher Education sector and two years in the Department of Basic Education as a Physical Science Teacher.
She is a dedicated Lecturer who is strongly engaged in the social and emotional wellbeing of her students. Her passion lies in teaching rather than lecturing and this can be seen in the annual pass rates of her students. She is also a mentor to some of her previous Science Foundation students who are currently pursuing their postgraduate studies at the University of Venda and some of which are already employed.
She is an Organic Chemist and has published in peer reviewed and accredited journals. Her publications include:
1. Lecturing versus Teaching in Foundation and First Year Chemistry.
René Pearce & Lawrence Okwuashi; Journal of Modern Education Review, July 2013, 3(7), 568-575.
2. Synthesis of 2‐Acetyl‐4‐hydroxynaphtho[2,3‐b]pyran‐5,10‐dione and the 4‐Deoxy Analogue as Models for Comparative Biological Evaluations.
Farouk Ameer ; Robin G. F. Giles ; Victor I. Hugo ; Samir Patel & René Pearce; SYNTHETIC COMMUNICATIONS; JAN. 2011, 34(14), 2565-2573.
3. Synthesis of Methoxy-2-hydroxy-1,4-naphthpquinone and Reaction of One Isomer with Aldehydes Under Basic Conditions.
Farouk Ameer; Robin G. F. Giles; Ivan Robert Green & René Pearce; SYNTHETIC COMMUNICATIONS; DEC. 2004, 34(7),1247-1258.
4. Synthesis of 2Acetyl4-hydroxynaphtho[2,3-b] pyran-5,10-dione and the 4-Deoxy Analogue as Models for Comparative Biological Evaluations.
Farouk Ameer; Robin G. F. Giles; Ivan R. Green & René Pearce; CHEMINFORM, DECEMBER 2004; 35(50).
5. Synthesis of Methoxy‐2‐hydroxy‐1,4‐naphthoquinones and Reaction of One Isomer with Aldehydes Under Basic Conditions
Farouk Ameer; Robin G. F. Giles; Ivan R. Green & René Pearce; CHEMINFORM, AUGUST 2004, 35(32).
She is a member of the SENATE committee at the University of Venda.
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Research Gate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/RenePearce
Email address: rene.pearce@univen.ac.za
Work no: 015 962 9345
Office no: SF060, Life Sciences & Chemistry Building
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Qualifications: PhD (University of Witwatersrand), MSc (University of Witwatersrand) (Distinction), BSc (Hons) (University of Fort Hare) (Distinction), BSc (University of Zimbabwe)
Email address: nikita.tavengwa@univen.ac.za
Telephone number: +27 15 962 8279
Office number: SF009, Life Sciences and Chemistry Building
Research interests:
NRF rated researcher, interested in trace analysis of emerging organic pollutants using novel modern analytical techniques. Analytical method development. Chromatographic analysis (HPLC-(UV/MS), GC-(ECD/FID/MS).
List of selected publications:
[1] Herbert Musarurwa, Luke Chimuka, Nikita Tawanda Tavengwa, (2019) Green pre-concentration techniques during pesticide analysis in food samples, Journal of Environmental Science and Health Part B, 54 (9), 770-780 [2] Somandla Ncube, Nikita Tavengwa, Akhona Soqaka, Ewa Cukrowska, (2018) Development of a single format membrane assisted solvent extraction-molecularly imprinted polymer technique for extraction of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in wastewater followed by gas chromatography mass spectrometry determination, J. Chromatogr. A, 1569, 36–43 [3] Lawrence Mzukisi Madikizela, Nikita Tavengwa, Luke Chimuka, (2017) Applications of molecularly imprinted polymers for solid-phase extraction of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and analgesics from environmental waters and biological samples, Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis 147 (2018) 624–633 [4] Tavengwa, N.T., Cukrowska, E.M. and Chimuka, L. (2017) Application of magnetic molecularly imprinted polymers in selective extraction of 2,4-DNT explosive from aqueous solutions, Separation Science and Technology, 52(3), 467-475 [5] Nikita Tavengwa Tavengwa, Pardon Nyamukamba and Luke Chimuka, (2016) Miniaturized pipette tip–based electrospun polyacrylonitrile nanofibers for micro–solid–phase extraction of nitro based explosive compounds, Journal of Separation Science, 39 (24), 4819-4827Full list of publications:
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https://scholar.google.co.uk/citations?user=1FPZNzQAAAAJ&hl=en
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Qualifications: PhD (North West University), MSc (North West University) (Distinction), BSc (Hons) (North West University), BSc (University of Venda)
Email address: lutendo.murulana@univen.ac.za
Telephone number: +27 15 962 8394
Office number: SF011, Life Sciences and Chemistry Building
Research interests:
Corrosion of Materials, Adsorption studies, Reactions kinetics and Thermodynamics of solutions
List of selected publications:
[1] Lutendo. C. Murulana, Mwadham. M. Kabanda and Eno. E. Ebenso (2016), Investigation of the adsorption characteristics of some selected sulphonamide derivatives as corrosion inhibitors at mild steel/hydrochloric acid interface surfaces: Experimental, quantum chemical and QSAR studies, Journal of Molecular Liquids. 215: 763-779 [2] Lutendo. C. Murulana, Mwadham. M. Kabanda and Eno. E. Ebenso (2015), Experimental and theoretical studies on the corrosion inhibition of mild steel by some sulphonamides in aqueous HCl, RSC Advances. 5: 28743-28761 [3] Mwadham M. Kabanda, Liliana Mammino, Lutendo C. Murulana, Henry M. Mwangi, Wilfred T. Mabusela (2015), Antioxidant Radical Scavenging Properties of Phenolic Pent-4-En-1-Yne Derivatives Isolated From Hypoxis Rooperi. A DFT Study in vacuo and in Solutio, International Journal of Food Properties. 18: 149-164 [4] Lutendo C. Murulana, Ashish K. Singh, Sudhish K. Shukla, Mwadham M. Kabanda and Eno E.Ebenso (2012) Experimental and quantum chemical studies of some bis (trifluoromethyl-sulfonyl) imide imidazolium-based ionic liquids as corrosion inhibitors for mild steel in hydrochloric acid solution, Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research. 51 (40): 13282–13299 [5] Eno E. Ebenso, Mwadham M. Kabanda, Lutendo C. Murulana, Sudhish K. Shukla and Ashish K. Singh (2012) Electrochemical and quantum chemical investigation of some azine and thiazine dyes as potential corrosion inhibitors for mild steel in hydrochloric acid solution, Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research. 51: 12940-12958Full list of publications:
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Prof Ipfani David Isaiah Ramaite is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry
Prof Ipfani David Isaiah Ramaite is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry. He has worked for over 25 years in the higher education sector, lecturing undergraduate students in general, industrial and organic chemistry courses/modules. He is also involved in lecturing advanced organic chemistry to honours students. He specializes in synthetic organic and natural products chemistry research in search for new scaffolds for the treatment of TB, malaria and diabetes. He also conducts research in green chemistry and is working on projects for the valorisation of waste organic materials. He has supervised more than 20 honours projects, 8 masters and 1 Phd student to completion. He has served in NRF review panels and has been the HOD of chemistry and Science Foundation. He is currently supervising three honours, 5 masters and two PhD students research projects. He has published extensively in peer-reviewed and accredited journals. His research findings have been presented at local and international conferences.
Among his recent publications are:
- Dorcas B Tlhapi, Isaiah D.I Ramaite, Teunis van Ree, Chinedu P Anokwuru, Taglialatela S Orazio and Heinrich C Hoppe, Isolation, Chemical Profile and Antimalarial activities of bioactive compounds, Molecules 2019, 24, 39; doi: 10.3390/molecules240100039
- Dorcas B. Tlhapi , Isaiah D. I. Ramaite, Chinedu P. Anokwuru, Teunis van Ree and Heinrich C. Hoppe, In Vitro Studies on Antioxidant and Anti-Parasitic Activities of Compounds Isolated from Rauvolfia caffra Sond, Molecules 2020, 25, 3781; doi:10.3390/molecules25173781
- Chinedu P Anokwuru, Sidonie Tankeu, Sandy van Vuuren, Alvaro Viljoen, Isaiah D. I Ramaite, Orazio Taglialatela-Scafati and Sandra Combrinck, Unravelling the Antibacterial Activity of Terminalia sericea Root Bark through a Metabolomic Approach, Molecules 2020, 25, 3683; doi:10.3390/molecules25163683
- Allen T. Gordon, Isaiah D.I. Ramaite, and Simon.S. Mnyakeni-Moleele, Synthesis and biological evaluation of chromone-3-carboxamides, Arkivoc 2020, part v, 148-160; doi.org/10.24820/ark.5550190.p011.356
- Ndivhuwo R. Tshiluka, Mpelegeng V. Bvumbi, Isaiah I. Ramaite, and Simon S. Mnyakeni-Moleele, Synthesis of some new 5-arylidene-2,4-thiazolidinedione esters, Arkivoc, 2020, v. 161-175, org/10.1016/ j.jare.2020.01.008
- Dorcas B. Tlhapi , Isaiah D. I. Ramaite and Chinedu P. Anokwuru. Metabolomic Profiling and Antioxidant Activities of Breonadia Salicina Using1H-NMR and UPLC-QTOF-MS Analysis, Molecules 2021, 26, 6707. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules26216707
Full list of publications:
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Dr Simon Mnyakeni Moleele
Designation: Senior Lecturer (Organic Chemistry)
Qualifications: BSCHON (UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG), PHD (UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG)
Telephone: 0159628190
Email address: mnyakeni.moleele@univen.ac.za
Office: NATURAL SCIENCE BUILDING Building
Research interests:
Synthesis of antituberculosis and antimalarial drugs using triazine as a linker. Synthesis of antidiabetic drugs. Isolation of biologically active ingredients from natural products.
List of selected publications:
[1] Isaiah DI Ramaite, Musa D Maluleke, Simon S Mnyakeni Moleele “Synthesis and Evaluation of Isoflavones as Potential Anti-inflammatory inhibitors”, Arab. J. Sci. Eng. 2017, 42, 4263–4271 [2] Chigayo K, Mojapelo PEL, Mnyakeni Moleele SS, Misihairabgwi J ‘Phytochemical and antioxidant properties of different solvent extracts of Kirkia wilsii tubers,” Asian Pac J. Trop Biomed, 2016. 6, 1037-1043 [3] David Gravestock, Amanda L. Rousseau, Anna C. U. Lourens, Simon S. Moleele, Robyn L. van Zyl, Paul A. Steenkamp. “Expeditious synthesis and biological evaluation of novel 2, N6-disubstituted 1,2-dihydro-1,3,5-triazine-4,6-diamines as potential antimalarials” Eur. J. Med. Chem. 2011, 46, 2022-2030 [4] Moira L. Bode, David Gravestock, Simon S. Moleele, Christiaan W. van der Westhuyzen, Stephen C. Pelly, Paul A. Steenkamp, Heinrich C. Hoppe, Tasmiyah Khan and Lindiwe A. Nkabinde, “Synthesis and biological evaluation of imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-3-amines as HIV-1 non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs)”, Bioorg. Med. Chem., 2011, 19, 4227-4237 [5] S S Moleele, J P Michael and C B de Koning, “Tetralones as precursors for the synthesis of 2,2’-disubstituted 1,1’-binaphthyls and related compounds”, Tetrahedron, 2008, 64, 10573-10580Full list of publications:
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https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=8583587900
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Prof. Jude J.O Odhiambo, C2-Rated
Prof. Jude Julius Owuor Odhiambo is a Professor of Soil Science in the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences. He holds a BSc (Hons) Agriculture and MSc Agriculture (Soil Science) degrees from the University of Nairobi, Kenya and a PhD degree in Soil Science from The University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada. He has worked for over 33 years in the higher education sector. Prof Odhiambo is a C2 NRF rated researcher and his specialization is in Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition. He has published extensively in peer reviewed and accredited journals and among his recent publications are:
1) Ogola, J.B.O., Macil, P.J. & Odhiambo, J.J.O. (2021). Biochar Application and Rhizobium Inoculation Increased Intercepted Radiation and Yield of Chickpea in Contrasting Soil Types. Int. J. Plant Prod. 15, 219–229.https://doi.org/10.1007/s42106-021-00141-9
2) Rötter, R., Scheiter, S., Hoffmann, M., Pfeiffer, M., Nelson, W., Ayisi, K., Taylor, P., Feil, J.-H., Yazdan Bakhsh, S., Isselstein, J., Linstaedter, A., Behn, K., Westphal, C., Grass, I., Odhiambo, J., Twine, W., Merante, P., Bracho-Mujica, G., Bringhenti, T., Lamega, S., Abdulai, I., Lam, Q., Anders, M., Linden, V., Weier, S., Foord, S., Erasmus, B.F. (2021): Modelling the multi-functionality of African savanna landscapes under global change. Land Degradation and Development 32(6):2077-2081 DOI:10.1002/ldr.3925
3) Lusiba SG, Odhiambo JJO, Adeleke R and Maseko ST. (2021). The potential of biochar to enhance concentration and utilization of selected macro and micronutrients for chickpea (Cicer arietinum) grown in three contrasting soils. Rhizosphere Journal https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rhisph.2020.100289
Prof Odhiambo has also presented his research work at several national and international conferences and supervised several Honours, Masters and PhD students. Prof Odhiambo is the former Dean of the former School of Agriculture, having also served as a Vice Dean of the former School for a period of 8 years and former Head of the Department of Soil Science. He is currently the Interim Chair for Teaching and Learning in the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Agriculture at the University of Venda. Prof Odhiambo is an active researcher and a reviewer for several journals, and an external examiner and assessor for several universities and organizations, both nationally and internationally. He is the current president of the Soil Science Society of South Africa (SSSSA), a member of the Soil Science Society of America (SSSA), International Union of Soil Science (IUSS), and a registered natural science practitioner (Soil Science) by the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP).
Phone:
Email: Jude.odhiambo@univen.ac.za
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Ms. Thifhelimbilu Gloria Kutama is an experimental farm manager in the faculty of Science, Engineering and Agriculture. She worked for 10 years as a Lab Technician in the department of Plant Production before she took a position as farm manager in 2010. She studied both animal and crop science production. She specializes in Weed science and has published in a peer reviewed journal. Her recent publications are:
- Fourie, J.C., Kunjeku, E.C., Booyse, M., Kutama, T.G. and Sassman, L.W., 2017. Effect of Cover Crops, and the Management Thereof, on the Weed Spectrum in a Drip-irrigated Vineyard: 1. Weeds Growing During Winter and From Grapevine Bud Break to Grapevine Berry Set. South African Journal of Enology and Viticulture, 38(2), pp.167-181.
- Fourie, J.C., Kunjeku, E.C., Booyse, M., Kutama, T.G., Freitag, K. and Ochse, C.H., 2017. Effect of cover crops, and the management thereof, on the weed spectrum in a drip-irrigated vineyard: 2. weeds growing from grapevine berry set to post-harvest. South African Journal of Enology and Viticulture, 38(2), pp.182-191.
Full name: Ms. Thifheli Gloria Kutama
Designation: Farm manager
Qualifications: B.Agric Hon, BTAGMN, ND, Animal Science.
Phone: 015 962 8649 / 082 047 2510
Email address: Thifheli.kutama@univen.ac.za
Office no. 01
Dr Maluta has been involved in physics teacher’s development training workshop through the South Africa Institute of Physics from 2019. He has served as a council member of the South Africa Institute of Physics (SAIP) and he will be assisting SAIP to organise some of the activities to celebrate the International Year for Basic Sciences for Sustainable Development (IYBSSD). Both SAIP and IUPAP are deeply committed to contribute towards the application of physics and other scientific disciplines to solve the problems of concern to humanity.
Coordinator of Vuwani Science Resource Centre- Dr. NE Maluta
Telephone: 0159628162
Email: eric.maluta@univen.ac.za
Office: NATURAL SCIENCE BUILDING
