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Members - Dr Stiaan Labuschagne
Research leaders and publication links Dr Stiaan Labuschagne Senior Lecturer Research: Google Scholar / ORCID Telephone: +27 18 285 2905 E-mail: 12303054@nwu.ac.za Office: Potchefstroom Campus, Building F3, Room 108 Qualifications: PhD Expertise: Molecular Biology, Cancer Metabolism,…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/molecular-biology/dr-monray-williams-virology
Dr Monray Williams: Virology
Research Background to research Virology and Neurobiology Virology and molecular neurobiology are distinct fields of study, but they intersect in their investigation of different aspects of viruses and the nervous system. Virology examines viruses' structure, replication, and interactions with host cells, while molecular neurobiology…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/molecular-biology/aprof-rencia-van-der-sluis-biochemical-genetics
A/Prof Rencia van der Sluis: Biochemical Genetics
Research Background to research What is Biochemical Genetics? Biochemical Genetics is the study of the relationships between genes and enzymes, specifically the role of genes in controlling the steps in biochemical pathways. The focus of our research is to elucidate the role of secondary detoxification pathways in alleviating the symptoms…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/molecular-biology/members-biochemical-genetics
Members - Biochemical Genetics
Research leaders and publication links Prof Rencia van der Sluis Associate Professor Research: ORCID LinkedIn Web of Science Telephone: +27 18 299 2068 E-mail: 21224919@nwu.ac.za Office: Potchefstroom Campus, Building F3, Room 202 Qualifications: PhD Expertise: Molecular genetics, biotechnology, enzyme kinetics,…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/molecular-biology/biochemical-genetics-projects-funders-and-news
Biochemical Genetics - Projects, Funders and News
Ongoing projects and collaborations International We are working together with Prof J. O. Sass from the Bonn-Rheinn Sieg University of Applied Sciences in Germany to determine the effect of variants in the glycine N-acyltransferase gene on isovalerylglycine conjugation. This is a less toxic metabolite that is formed in isovaleryl acidemia…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/molecular-biology/members-virology
Members - Virology
Research leaders and publication links Dr Monray Edward Williams Senior Lecturer Research: Google Scholar / Orcid / Scopus Telephone: +27 18 299 4198 E-mail: : Monray.Williams@nwu.ac.za Office: Potchefstroom Campus, Building F3, Room 112 Qualifications: PhD Expertise: Molecular Biology, Neurobiology, Biotechnology Active…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/molecular-biology/virology-projects-funders-and-news
Virology - Projects, Funders and News
Ongoing projects and collaborations Dr. Esme Janse Van Vuren, Hypertension in Africa Research Team (HART), Physiology, North-West University Dr. Pieter Naude, Neuroscience Institute, University of Cape Town Funders Dr. Monray Williams: Thuthuka grant 2023-2026 News Dr. Monray Williams awarded the novice teacher award 2022 NWU…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/electrochemistry-energy-environment-eee-group/history-group
History to the Group
When joining the North-West University in 2004, Professor Cobus Kriek established the PGM Chemistry Group having moved to the NWU from The Council for Mineral Technology (Mintek). The initial research research focus was very much geared towards the Platinum Group Metals (PGMs) and could be summarised as focussing on “electron transfer to…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/electrochemistry-energy-environment-eee-group/background-research
Background to the Research
As the research focus expanded, the group was later renamed the Electrochemistry for Energy & Environment (EEE) Group. We are currently interested in the research and development of metal-based electrocatalysts and photo-electrocatalysts for their application in electrolysers and dye-sensitized solar cells. These materials include extended…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/electrochemistry-energy-environment-eee-group/current-research-focus
Current Research Focus
Our key research focus areas include electrocatalysis, photocatalysis, and photo-electrocatalysis. Electrocatalysis Electrolysers and fuel cells employ electrocatalysts at both the cathode and anode, which in the majority of cases employ a single platinum group metal (PGM), a combination of PGMs, or a combination of PGMs and base…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/electrochemistry-energy-environment-eee-group/research-leaders-and-publication-links
Research Leaders and Publication Links
Prof Cobus Kriek Group leader Orcid I Scopus Telephone: +27 18 299 2345 Email: cobus.kriek@nwu.ac.za Office: Building G8, Room 107, Potchefstroom Qualifications: PhD Chem, MSc Chem, MSc Appl Sci Chem Eng, MBA Expertise: Electrocatalysis, photocatalysis, and photo-electrocatalysis for clean and renewable energy Dr…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/electrochemistry-energy-environment-eee-group/collaborators
Collaborators
Our collaborators and/or coinvestigators are as follows: Prof Svein Sunde, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway Prof Frode Seland, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway Prof Vijday…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/electrochemistry-energy-environment-eee-group/funders
Funders
Anglo American Platinum Lonmin National Research Foundation of South Africa\ HySA Infrastructurehttp://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/atmospheric-chemistry-research-group/history-group
History to the Group
The Atmospheric Chemistry Research Group (ACRG) was established in the 1990s by Prof JJ Pienaar with a specific focus on studying the reaction kinetics of atmospheric chemical species. In 2008, Prof PG van Zyl and Prof JP Beukes took over the management of the ACRG, during which the focus of research shifted towards ground-based in-situ…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/pure-and-applied-analytics-paa/program-and-special-issue
Program and Special Issue
.bg { padding: 1em; color: white; background-color: black; clear: left; text-align: center; } .btn-group-vertical { width: 100%; } 6TH Workshop on Goodness-Of-Fit, Change-Point and Related Problems Skukuza Lodge, Kruger National Park, South Africa 25 – 29 August, 2023 Home Invited…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/laboratory-applied-molecular-modelling-lamm/history-group
History to the Group
The Laboratory for Applied Molecular Modelling (LAMM) was established in 2001 as an initiative of Prof Dolf Bruinsma, Prof Manie Vosloo and Dr Gerhard Lachman. In 2002 Prof Cornie van Sittert joined this effort. The primary aim of the LAMM initially was to give fundamental training to BSc Hons students in Chemistry, and training of…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/laboratory-applied-molecular-modelling-lamm/background-research
Background to the Research
The LAMM specialises in computational catalysis, focussing on developing and applying theoretical models based on density functional theory to comprehend the fundamental chemistry and mechanisms of homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis. The group aims to identify catalysts that can be utilised to develop cost-effective renewable energy sources…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/laboratory-applied-molecular-modelling-lamm/current-research-focus
Current Research Focus
The current projects of the group can be summarised as follows: Application of mono and bi-metallic Pd-Cu immobilised on magnetite for CO oxidation reaction Solid-state molecular modelling of glassy carbon supported PtxPdy bimetallic electrocatalysts A computational study of solid solution platinum, palladium and aluminium electrode…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/laboratory-applied-molecular-modelling-lamm/research-leaders-and-publication-links
Research Leaders and Publication Links
Prof Cornie van Sittert Group Leader Tel: 018 299 2338 Email: Cornie.VanSittert@nwu.ac.za Office: Building G08, Room G01, Potchefstroom Campus Qualifications: PhD (Chemistry), MSc(Molecular Modelling), MSc (Chemistry), Diploma in Tertiary Education Expertise: …http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/laboratory-applied-molecular-modelling-lamm/active-researchers-and-publication-links