The College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science graduated a total of 106 PhDs at its 2015 graduation ceremonies.UKZN’s College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science (CAES) once again made a significant contribution to South Africa’s much-needed brain pool of highly-qualified science, technology and engineering specialists, awarding an impressive 106 PhDs out of a University total of 264 during the 2015 Graduation ceremonies.
Professor Michael Savage was presented with a Distinguished Teacher Award for excellence in teaching and learning.Professor Michael Savage of the discipline of Agrometeorology has been awarded a Distinguished Teacher’s Award (DTA) for 2014 in recognition of his excellence in Teaching and Learning.
The latest crop of graduates from the African Centre for Crop Improvement (ACCI).The African Centre for Crop Improvement (ACCI) at the School of Agricultural, Earth and Environmental Sciences (SAEES) at UKZN saw eight of its PhD students graduate with their Doctor of Philosophy in Plant Breeding at this year’s graduation ceremonies.
Dr Lindy Thompson gained a PhD in Ecological Sciences.Doctoral graduate Dr Lindy Thompson grew up with a deep appreciation of the South African bushveld and all the wonders it offers thanks to her parents who instilled in her a deep appreciation for the beauty of nature, and the importance of protecting the natural environment and conserving indigenous plants and animals.
Master of Science graduate and Academic Development Officer, Mr Shivan Augustine at work in his Physics lab.
Summa cum laude BSc Honours in Statistics graduate, Ms Kivanya Naidoo (second), with her proud family.Ms Kivanya Naidoo graduated with her Honours in Statistics degree summa cum laude, earning herself the distinction of being the only Honours graduate in the College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science in Pietermaritzburg to do so.
Dr Robert Mutwiri's PhD in Statistics produced valuable data on elephant movement patterns.Dr Robert Mutwiri graduated with his PhD in Statistics in this week’s graduation ceremonies, with a thesis titled: Statistical Distributions and Modelling of GPS-Telemetry Elephant Movement Data Including the Effect of Covariates.
Statistics lecturer Dr Sileshe Melesse with his beautifully bedecked family.
Dr Balungile Madikizela’s doctoral research in ethnobotony investigated alternative methods of treating tuberculosis using traditional medicinal plants.The use of traditional medicinal plants in the treatment of tuberculosis was investigated by Dr Balungile Madikizela who graduated with a PhD in Ethnobotany at this week’s ceremonies on the Pietermaritzburg campus.
Dr Xander Combrink was awarded a PhD for research done on the Nile crocodile of Lake St Lucia.
Dr Keiron Audain’s PhD in Human Nutrition examined the role nutrition plays in preventing disease.Dr Keiron Audain of Trinidad has been awarded his PhD in Human Nutrition after completing his thesis on the topic: A Comparative Analysis of the Nutrition Status, Nutrition Knowledge and Food Frequency of Adolescents Attending an Urban Versus a Peri-Urban School in Hilton, KwaZulu-Natal.
Master of Science graduate in Physics, Mr Derrick Griffith, with his supervisor, Dr Naven Chetty.
Dr Sabine Stuart-Hill graduated with a PhD in Hydrology.
Modern-day Renaissance man, Mr Roger Martins, who already holds two Humanities degrees, has been awarded a Bachelor of Science summa cum laude degree with majors in Mathematics and Applied Mathematics.
A proud moment for the family of Mr Xolani Mbuyise, who graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree majoring in Physics and Statistics.Despite intense personal challenges, which included walking 20km to and from University every day, Mr Xolani Mbuyise of UKZN’s School of Chemistry and Physics, graduated with a BSc in Physics.
Dr Mena Dos Anjos completed her PhD degree in Animal Science in just four semesters.
Newly-capped Dr Keenan Stears had his wife, Melissa, and both sets of parents in the academic procession to cheer him on.
Mr Philani Cebekhulu overcame learning difficulties to graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree, majoring in Mathematics and Applied Mathematics.
Ms Tendai Chibarabada, seen here with her supervisor Professor Albert Modi, graduated with a Master of Science in Agriculture degree.Ms Tendai Chibarabada was awarded her Masters of Science degree in Agriculture (Crop Science) at a graduation ceremony in Pietermaritzburg with her thesis titled: Seed Quality and Water Use Characteristics of a Bambara Groundnut (Vigna subterranea L) Landrace Differing in Seed Coat Colour.
Dr Cathryn Slabber graduated with a PhD in Chemistry.
Dr Tiwonge Mzumara earned her PhD studying the Lilian’s Lovebirds of Malawi‘We shan't save all we should like to, but we shall save a great deal more than if we hd never tried.’ This quote by Sir Peter Scott, the founder of the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) for Nature, inspired Dr Tiwonge Mzumara to pursue her studies in the field of ecology.
The evolution of wind pollination in proteas was the focus of Ms Megan Welsford’s Master of Science thesis in Ecological Sciences.
Masters in Science cum laude Chemistry graduate, Ms Victoria Chiazzari.Innovative research which examined the possible applications for the use of gold as a heavy metal agent in anti-chemotherapeutical agents, secured.Ms Victoria Chiazzari her Masters in Science (Chemistry) cum laude degree.
Mr Nkanyiso Justice Sithole earned an Master of Science cum laude degree in Agriculture.Mr Nkanyiso Justice Sithole graduated with a Master of Science in Agriculture degree cum laude at the College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science’s Pietermaritzburg graduation ceremony held on 21 April.
Research by Mr Sheldon Strydom investigated the relationship between atmospheric dynamcis and wildfires.Agrometeorology student, Mr Sheldon Strydom, graduated with his Masters in Science cum laude - a remarkable feat for a student who completed his undergraduate degree in the Social Sciences before moving onto postgraduate studies in the Sciences.
Dr Richard Kajombo graduated with a PhD in Food Security.The important topic of policy implications arising from strategies for the eradication of poverty and food insecurity was central to the theme of the thesis of Dr Richard Kajombo who graduated from UKZN's Pietermaritzburg campus with his PhD in Food Security.
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