Institute for Nanotechnology and Water Sustainability
College of Science, Engineering and Technology |
Institute for Nanotechnology and Water Sustainability |
Laboratory Technician
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E-mail: |
magwan@unisa.ac.za
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Qualifications
- MSc Chemistry, University of South Africa, 2017
Fields of academic interests
- Development of analytical methods for identification of microbial contaminants in water systems
- Ecotoxicology
Field of Specialisation
- Instrumental techniques
- Analytical and environmental chemistry
- Bioorganic chemistry
- Analytical Toxicology
Journal articles
- M.J Mphahlele, N.M Magwaza, S. Gildenhuys, I.B. Setshedi, Synthesis, alpha-glucosidase inhibition and antioxidant activity of the 7-carbo–substituted 5-bromo-3 methylindazoles. Journal of Bioorganic chemistry 97 (2020) 103702.
- N. Magwaza, E. Nxumalo, B. Mamba, H. Nyoni, K. Ntushelo, TAM Msagati, Screening of fungal secondary metabolites in Aquatic syjknstem using LC-QTOF-MS and molecular technics. Applied Ecology and Environmental Research 2019, 8674.
- N. Magwaza, E. Nxumalo, B. Mamba, K. Ntushelo, TAM Msagati. The occurrence and diversity of pathogenic waterborne fungi in African aquatic systems: Their impact on water quality and human health. Journal of Environmental Research and public health 2017, 14(5), 546.
Professional positions, fellowships & awards
- Member, South African chromatography society (CHROMSA)
- Member, South African association for mass spectrometry (SAAMS)
- Analytical chemistry intern, Council for scientific and industrial Research (CSIR) Pretoria
Projects
- Screening and isolation of microbial contaminants in water systems
- Development of advanced analytical technique for identification of organic pollutants in water
- Synthesis and evaluation of indazoles derivatives as anti-diabetic agents