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L.J. Grobler
Prof. L.J. Grobler is a professor in Mechanical Engineering at the North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa, and was appointed as dean of the Faculty of Engineering in 2012. Apart from lecturing, he also mentors students that are busy with their Master and PhD Studies. He has authorized or co-authored more than 60 articles on energy…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/chemical-and-minerals-engineering/minerals-processing
Minerals Processing
Minerals Processing is a specialist field in Chemical Engineering and deals with the physical and chemical processes used especially to extract metals from ores. The chemical industry is one of the greatest gross domestic product contributors in South Africa. Chemical engineering is one of the top 10 scarce skills in South Africa. Your…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/engineering/siyakuzwa-psychosocial-advice-centre
Siyakuzwa Psychosocial Advice Centre
The Siyakuzwa Psychosocial Advice Centre is established in collaboration with the Orange Farm Legal Advice Centre as well as the Centre for Social Development in Africa. The faculty of engineering is committed to support and develop a technical and management team to generate infrastructure, not only…http://news.nwu.ac.za/zero-hero-students-taste-sweet-fruit-hard-work-0
From zero to hero – students taste the sweet fruit from hard work
Over the past few years, there were not nearly enough school-leaving applicants who met the minimum requirements for tertiary fields of study such as Engineering, Natural Sciences, Economic Sciences and Health Sciences. This is according to Elza Hattingh from the Faculty of Engineering at the North-West University (NWU). She heads the faculty’s…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/research/centre-sustainable-mining
Centre for Sustainable Mining
The Centre for Sustainable Mining (CSM) at North-West University is committed to responsible and environmentally conscious mining through impactful education, research, partnerships, and consulting services. At CSM, we integrate four key pillars—Teaching & Learning, Cutting-Edge Research, Collaboration, and Consulting—to shape…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/cybathlon/about
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The Team The multidisciplinary team consisting of researchers and students from the NWU’s Electric and Mechanical faculties of engineering as well as the Centre for Human Health and Performance (CHHP) will be competing in the Cybathlon for the first time in 2024 in the Leg Prosthesis Race. The pilot is Ian Thomson, a 28-year-old with a…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-shines-13-%25E2%2580%2598science-oscar%25E2%2580%2599-finalists
The NWU shines with 13 ‘Science Oscar’ finalists
Thirteen of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) esteemed researchers and academics are finalists for the prestigious annual awards of the National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF). The NSTF-South32 Awards, also known as the ‘Science Oscars’, are sought after each year by the who’s who of science, engineering, technology and innovation in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/news24-selects-nwu-innovator-young-mandela
News24 selects NWU innovator as a Young Mandela
The legacy and impact of former President Nelson Mandela in changing people’s lives for the better remain a milestone to aspire to. News24 recently selected their Young Mandelas for 2024 ─ celebrating a new generation of young champions who are committed to building the South Africa of Madiba’s dreams. Ian Thomson, a PhD student and lecturer…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/research/thermal-fluids
Thermal Fluids
The thermal-fluid research group is a focus group within the Faculty of Engineering that focuses on research relevant to the thermal-fluid industry with the emphasis on energy systems. The members of the research group each specialize in a specific area of thermal-fluids, all complementing each other. Members of the group are also…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/must-deep-learning/test
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2023 Stefan Lotz, Amore E. Nel, Robert T. Wicks, Owen W. Roberts, Nicholas E. Engelbrecht, Roelf D. Strauss, Gert J. J. Botha, Eduard P. Kontar, Alexander Pitňa and Stuart D. Bale, "The radial variation of the solar wind turbulence spectra near the kinetic break scale from Parker Solar Probe measurements", The Astrophysical Journal, Vol 942, no…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/engineering/register-openfoam-workshop
Register to OpenFOAM workshop
.bg { padding: 1em; color: white; background-color: #7F939F; clear: left; text-align: center; } .btn-group-vertical { width: 100%; } The 6th SA-UNESCO Engineering, Science and Technology Conference 23 - 27 September 2019 North-West University, Mahikeng Campus Home This workshop…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/chemical-engineering
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Chemical engineers play a crucial role in tackling and resolving various global challenges, encompassing issues like climate change, energy scarcity, and environmental and water-related issues. Within the realm of Chemical Engineering, professionals engage in the development, design, and supervision of industrial processes that…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/research/telenet
Telenet
The Telenet research group is a focus group at the NWU Faculty of Engineering. The research done by the Telenet group is broadly within the area of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), with specific projects focusing on telecommunications, data networks, information security, and associated applications. The Telenet…http://news.nwu.ac.za/we-lead-through-research-nwu
We lead through research at the NWU
At the North-West University (NWU), research not only plays a pivotal role in the daily functioning, but it is also where the university helps to change the world. Beyond the NWU’s multitude of research centres of excellence, chairs, units, focus areas and niche areas, its hosted research entities and commercial research entities, the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwus-mining-school-ambitions-gain-momentum-strategic-ties-top-australian-university
NWU’s mining school ambitions gain momentum with strategic ties to top Australian university
The future of mining in the North West Province depends on the availability of high-calibre mining professionals with specialised skills, and the North-West University (NWU) is an integral part of achieving this. Now, a potential partnership with one of Australia’s top mining schools is set to boost the university’s efforts to strengthen mining…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/research/materials-vibrations-analysis-and-manufacturing
Materials, Vibrations Analysis and Manufacturing
The Research Group, Materials, Vibrations Analysis and Manufacturing, is situated in the School of Mechanical Engineering at the NWU Faculty of Engineering. This research group specialises in materials selection for design, ceramics, and wear resistant ceramic matrix composite processing, high temperature nuclear materials, metals and…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/eppei-specialisation-centre-emissions-control/contact
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Emissions Quantification and Impact Assessment Prof Stuart Piketh (Academic lead) School for Geo- and Spatial Science Tel: (018) 299 1582 Email: stuart.piketh@nwu.ac.za Prof Roelof Burger (Researchers) School for Geo- and Spatial Science Tel: (018) 299 4269 Email: roelof.burger@nwu.ac.za Emissions Mitigation…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-wants-manufacture-affordable-artificial-limbs
NWU wants to manufacture affordable artificial limbs
Losing a limb is certainly a traumatic experience. Making matters wors is that it usually goes with astronomical medical bills. Although the last thing that you would want to worry about is having sufficient funds to afford a prosthetic limb, this is a great concern for most people who have lost a limb. The North-West University's (NWU)…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/engineering/contact-us
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Direct contact details Faculty Administration Position Contact details Kelebogile Oompie Personal Assistant to the Executive Dean 018 299 1533 kelebogile.oompie@nwu.ac.za Bernice Mackenzie Faculty Administrator …http://news.nwu.ac.za/why-add-subjects-already-congested-school-curriculum-when-redesign-entire-curriculum-needed