College of Science, Engineering & Technology
Adding gold to titanium dental implants to keep patients smiling longer
Ayesha Osman, a Unisa PhD candidate and the 2023 FameLab SA heat winner, is on a research venture to add gold and copper to currently used titanium to form an antibacterial material that can be used for dental implants. Read more
Unisa's illustrious scholar encourages innovation
Innovative researcher, Prof Lukas Snyman, continues to delve more into ground-breaking research and international collaborations, which saw him receive three awards at the 12th Unisa Research and Innovation Awards. One of his latest disruptive technology inventions is the 650 Nanometer Wavelength Silicon Avalanche LED. Read more
Research that converts waste into energy and fertiliser while preserving the climate
Prof Tonderayi Matambo recently delivered his inaugural lecture, where he showcased how his research over the years has been dedicated to the management of waste generated from various sources and converting it into valuable products such as energy and fertiliser for agricultural purposes while mitigating climate change. Read more
Building hope for a greener future
Unisan, Prof Alex Kuvarega recently delivered his inaugural lecture, where he emphasised how his research over the years has focused on water sustainability matters in hopes of building a greener future for South Africa and globally. Read more
Unisa expert shares glimmer of hope in SA's energy crisis
Following the vision of Unisa’s Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Prof Puleng LenkaBula, the university is positioning itself as a centre of expert knowledge in sustainable energy solutions. In this news feature, Prof Mbuyu Sumbwanyambe from CSET points out a glimmer of hope towards South Africa’s energy crisis. Read more
From waste to clean energy production and equality
Delivering her inaugural lecture, Unisan Prof Yali Yao of the College of Science, Engineering and Technology shared insights on how her research aims to address the current energy crisis and its environmental impact by converting waste materials and carbon dioxide gas to clean energy sources. Read more
New research chair at Unisa to address the national energy crisis
Prof Adedayo Yusuff from Unisa’s Department of Electrical Engineering has recently been awarded the DSI/NRF - Sasol Research Chair in Energy and Power Systems Modelling which will set out to ensure sustainable human capacity development and knowledge creation in energy and power system modelling. Read more
Unisan receives top honour for his contributions in the field of analytical chemistry
Prof Lawrence Madikizela from Unisa's Institute for Nanotechnology and Water Sustainability was recently awarded the coveted Raikes Medal by the South African Chemical Institute in recognition of the outstanding promise evidenced by his original chemical research. Read more