COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE - DURBAN MONDAY, 17 MAY 2021 14h30 - GRADUATION
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GRADUATION C E R E M O N Y 2021 COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE MONDAY, 17 MAY 2021 14h30 DURBAN INSPIRING GREATNESS
COVID-19 On 15 March 2020, a national state of disaster was declared in South Africa in light of the COVID-19 outbreak. In keeping with the instructions of the President of the Republic of South Africa, the Honourable Cyril Ramaphosa, per a public address delivered on 23 March 2020, the Republic of South Africa was placed under lockdown from Thursday, 26 March 2020. While the lockdown levels have been amended over time, regulations related to the current lockdown level remain in force. After due consideration of all on-going health and safety protocols, a decision was made to virtually confer all Degrees and Diplomas, and the virtual ceremonies were broadcasted between 25 and 28 May 2021. The University retained the original approved Graduation dates and programmes for record purposes.
THE UKZN TRANSFORMATION CHARTER The University of KwaZulu-Natal ASPIRES TO BE a transformed university which: Heals the divisions of our nation’s past, bridges racial and cultural divides, and lays the foundations for a university that is united in its diversity; Promotes high quality research, excellent teaching and learning, and responsible community engagement; Promotes African scholarship in every discipline and uBuntu/Botho in its organisational culture; Embraces socially and contextually relevant curricula that reflect the University’s location in South Africa, Africa and the world; Recognises the importance and value of African languages as academic languages; Prioritises the well-being and growth of every individual student and staff member; Reflects race and gender representation in its management structures, personnel profile, and student population; Is socially cohesive and inclusive; Is free of discrimination on the basis of ethnicity, race, gender, class, nationality, religion, sexual orientation and disability; Nurtures collegiality, recognises and respects difference, and celebrates diversity; Reflects a new and refreshing culture of tolerance, understanding and vibrant engagement within the University community. We therefore COMMIT ourselves to work together until the objectives set out below are manifested in our University. OUR CHARTER The University shall be a place where: Research, Teaching, Learning and Scholarship are a vocation for all Race and gender representation is evident in all structures A socially cohesive and inclusive institutional culture thrives Good modes of governance are enshrined The right to freedom of expression is guaranteed Advancement of the transformation agenda is the responsibility of all THE UKZN PACT We, the staff and students of the University of KwaZulu-Natal agree to treat each other with respect, to abide by the rules and regulations of the Institution and to commit ourselves to excellence in research-led teaching and learning.
Universit y of KwaZulu-Natal OFFICERS Chancellor Professor NK Poku (Acting) BA(Hons),(Nottingham), MA(Nottingham Trent), MSc(Coventry), PhD (Nottingham Trent) Vice-Chancellor and Principal Professor NK Poku BA(Hons),(Nottingham), MA(Nottingham Trent), MSc(Coventry), PhD(Nottingham Trent) Chair of Council Dr L Moja MBChB(Natal), MMed OetG(Medunsa), MBA(UFS) Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research Professor M Moshabela (Acting) MBChB (Natal), MMed (UL), MSc (LSHTM), PhD (WITS) Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Teachingand Learning Professor SP Songca BSc, BScHons(Unitra), MSc, PhD(London) Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Head of College Professor A Modi of Agriculture, Engineering and Science BScAgric(UFH), MScAgric(Natal), PhD(OSU) Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Head of College Professor BP Ncama of Health Sciences BCur(Unisa), MCur (Natal), PhD(UKZN), RN RM, RICN, RCHN, RDN, RNE Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Head of College Professor NJ Mkhize of Humanities BAHons(Natal), MA(lowa), PhD(Natal) Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Head of College Professor BW McArthur (Acting) of Law and Management Studies BSc(Unisa), BA(Hons),MA(Natal), PhD(UKZN), MBL, Dip Datametrics(UNISA), HDE(Natal) Registrar Dr KE Cleland B(Hons) Occupational Therapy(UP), MEd(Natal), PhD(UKZN), PG Dip Law(FiCJ) President of Convocation Mr VW Sibisi BAdmin(UKZN) 2
Graduation 2021 OFFICE BEARERS COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Head of College Professor AT Modi BScAgric(UFH), MScAgric(Natal), PhD(OSU) Dean and Head of School of Agricultural, Earth and Environmental Sciences Professor FN Mudau BSc(Univen), MScAgric(US), PhDAgric(UP), MBL(UNISA) Dean and Head of School of Chemistry and Physics Professor RS Robinson BScHons, MSc, PhD(Rhodes) Dean and Head of School of Engineering Professor G Bright PrEng, BScEng, MScEng, PhD(Natal), MBA(UKZN) Dean and Head of School of Life Sciences Professor AO Olaniran BScHons, MSc(OAU), PhD(UKZN) Dean and Head of School of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science Professor DE North BScHons, MSc, PhD(Natal) Dean: College Research Professor NA Koorbanally BScHons, MSc, PhD(Natal) Dean: College Teaching and Learning Professor N Chetty BScHons(Natal), PhD(UKZN) 3
Universit y of KwaZulu-Natal ORDER OF PROCEEDINGS The Academic Procession enters the Hall - University Anthem – Ihele The Chancellor constitutes the Congregation Welcome to Guests Professor A Modi Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Head of College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science Congratulatory Remarks Students’ Representative Council Presentation of Doctoral Graduands Dean: College Research Musical Interlude Presentation of Graduands Deans of the College The Chancellor dissolves the Congregation National Anthem The Congregation is invited to join in the singing of the National Anthem The Academic Procession leaves the Hall Gaudeamus Igitur 4
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Universit y of KwaZulu-Natal Award of Degrees in College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science DOCTORAL DEGREES Doctor of Philosophy Abass, Hammed Anuoluwapo, BSc(FUNAAB), MSc ������������������������������������������������������������������� Mathematics Thesis: On Fixed Point Iterative Algorithms and their Convergence Analysis for Solving Certain Optimization Problems in Banach Spaces. Citation: Dr. Abass introduced several iterative sequences and obtained strong convergence results for the approximation of the solutions of fixed point and certain optimization problems in Banach spaces using Bregman distance technique. The results obtained by Dr. Abass are not only useful in the field of mathematics but also in other fields of applied sciences such as engineering, physics, economics, game theory, biology and chemistry Supervisor: Professor OT Mewomo Adewolu, Babatunde Olusegun, BEng(UIlorin), MSc(OAU) ��������������������������������������Electrical Engineering Thesis: Enhancement of Deregulated and Restructured Power Network Performance with Flexible Alternating Current Transmission Systems Devices Citation: Mr Adewolu has developed methodologies that are applicable for enhancement of available transfer capacity of electrical power transmission lines, minimization of power losses, and alleviating thermal and voltage limits during contingency. Supervisor: Professor AK Saha Akinlolu, Mariam Temisola, BTech(Bells University of Technology), MSc(CPUT) ������������������Construction Management Thesis: Applying the Socio-cognitive Career Theory to the Influence of Socio-cultural Factors on the Under-representation of Women in the South African Construction Industry Citation: Despite their significant contribution in South Africa, women remain severely underrepresented in construction, occupying minor employment positions in the industry. The candidate examined the influence of sociocultural factors on women’s underrepresentation in construction and developed a nine-factor model using Socio- Cognitive Career Theory. The model suggests clear pathways for making career choices for women who want to enter and remain in construction. Supervisor: Professor TC Haupt 6
Graduation 2021 Alakoya, Timilehin Opeyemi, BScHons(FUNAAB), MSc(FUNAAB) ������������������������������������������ Mathematics Thesis: Convergence Analysis of Iterative Methods for Approximating Common Solutions of Certain Optimization and Fixed Point Problems. Citation: Convergence analysis of iterative algorithms for the approximation of solutions of optimization and fixed-point problems is an active area of research in functional analysis. Dr. Alakoya introduced several iterative methods in Hilbert and Banach spaces and established the strong convergence of these methods. Fifteen research articles are either published/accepted or under review in ISI and Scopus indexed international journals from his PhD thesis Supervisor: Professor OT Mewomo Aluko, Anuoluwapo Oluwatobiloba, BEng(FederalUTech), MEng(DUT) ���������������Electrical Engineering Thesis: Frequency Stability Study of Interconnected Power Systems with High Penetration of Renewable Energy in the Restructured Environment: Emulation and Control of Virtual Inertia using Intelligent Techniques Citation: The aim of an electric utility system operation and control is to ensure reliability and quality of power supply and a key action that helps in achieving this aim is frequency control. In his thesis, Anuoluwapo has proposed novel methods for implementing virtual inertia using intelligent control techniques in the load frequency control framework of a multi-area interconnected power system with high penetration of renewable energy in the deregulated environment. Supervisors: Professor DG Dorrell and Mr E Ojo and Dr R Pillay Carpanen Aremu, Kazeem Olalekan, BSc(UNigeria), MSc(UNigeria) �������������������������������������������������������� Mathematics Thesis: Convergence Analysis of Iterative Methods for Approximating Solutions of Optimization and Fixed Point Problems in Geodesic Metric Spaces. Citation: Dr Kazeem Olalekan Aremu introduced several iterative algorithms in geodesic metric spaces. He obtained the strong convergence of the sequences generated by these algorithms. He showed that these are fixed points of some nonlinear mappings, which are also solutions to some optimization problems in geodesic metric spaces. The results obtained by Dr Aremu have applications in applied sciences such as engineering, physics, biology and chemistry Supervisor: Professor OT Mewomo Banda, Talent Diotrefe, BTech(TUT), MTech(TUT) �����������������������������������������������������������������Civil Engineering Thesis: Development of a Universal Water Quality Index and Water Quality Variability model for South African River Catchments Citation: Mr Banda developed a water quality variability model to classify water quality status based on scores by integrating three distinctive water quality indices that are found on different indexing methods such as universal water quality index, artificial neural network and surrogate water quality index. The models were 7
Universit y of KwaZulu-Natal tested using water quality data from various river basins in KwaZulu-Natal and found robust, stable and showed a good prediction of water quality. Supervisor: Professor M Kumarasamy Chigangacha, Progress Shingai, BscHonsQS(NatUoSc& Tech), MSc(ConstMgt) �����������������Construction Management Thesis: Assessing South African Public Sector Maturity to Implement the Infrastructure Delivery Management System (IDMS) Citation: In South Africa the infrastructural deficit and gap are large. The Infrastructure Delivery Management System (IDMS) has not been adequately utilized due to deficiencies in public sector institutional capacities and capabilities and the lack of organizational readiness to utilize it. The candidate developed and validated an innovative nine-dimension maturity model with five maturity levels that uses evidence based interventions to improve public sector delivery and management of infrastructure projects. Supervisor: Professor TC Haupt Dargar, Abha, BEng(Mohanlal Sukhadia University), MTech(PAHER) �������������������Electronic Engineering Thesis: Design Evolution of Dual-Material Gate Structure in Cylindrical Surrounding Double-Gate MOSFET using Physics-based Analytical Modeling Citation: For the research regarding Microelectronics Devices, Ms. Dargar successfully developed a mathematical model of novel Dual-Material Gate Structure in CSDG MOSFET. She has established and verified its performance parameters by analytical solution and simulation. It is a significant roadmap in reducing the size of electronic devices. This innovative design presentation was awarded as Best Poster Award at UKZN-PRIS-2019. This research work has produced 10-research articles in IEEE Conferences and Journals. Supervisor: Professor V M Srivastava Durski, Marcin Hubert, BSc(Warsaw (Technical)), MSc(Warsaw (Technical))������Chemical Engineering Thesis: Extraction of Sulphur Compounds from Model Fuels using Ionic Liquids Citation: In the screening of potential extractants for the desulphurisation of fuels, Marcin Durski was able to identify promising ionic liquids for this separation. He tested five different ionic liquids via a series of gas-liquid chromatography and liquid- liquid extraction experiments to extract thiophene from model fuels. He further assessed the reuse and recyclability of the promising extractants. The research findings have been presented in three scientific publications. Supervisors: Professor P Naidoo and Professor U Domanska-Zelazna and Professor D Ramjugernath 8
Graduation 2021 Fagbemi, Olajumoke Deborah, BTech(FUT), MSc(FUT) ��������������������������������������������Chemical Engineering Thesis: Beneficiation of Chicken Feathers and Sawdust into Keratin and Cellulose Nanocrystals for use as Bio-binders for Particleboard Production Citation: Mrs. Fagbemi studied use of sustainably sourced binders for application in production of particle board. The research demonstrates opportunities to recover valuable materials from waste biomass (chicken feathers and sawdust) as new feedstocks for wood composite bio-adhesive manufacturers. The research strengthens development of a local Green Economy in South Africa via beneficiation of waste biomass. Supervisor: Professor BB Sithole Govender, Wesley, BSc, BScHons, MSc.............................................................................Applied Mathematics Thesis: A Perturbative Approach to Radiating Stars in General Relativity. Citation: The final stage in the collapse of a star is a fundamental problem in gravitational theories. This investigation is topical in this context as it makes an attempt to develop reasonable collapsing stellar models to understand the thermodynamic behaviour. The candidate finds viable models by using the junction conditions, joining the interior and exterior spacetimes of the radiating star, and invokes a perturbative analysis to find new interesting physical features. Supervisors: Professor SD Maharaj and Dr M Govender Ibrahim, Tageldeen Saeed, BEng(UKhartoum), MSc(UKhartoum) ������������������� Agricultural Engineering Thesis: Assessment of the Sudanese’ Sugar Industry Life Cycle, Technical Factors Influencing the Productivity and Impact of Industrial Wastes on the Environment and Health Citation: Tageldeen Ibrahim assessed Sudanese sugar industries for their productivity and factory life cycle. His findings recommended that the sugar industries require a structured plan. His result pointed out that substantial reforms are needed to improve energy use and decrease emissions. The impacts of waste from the sugar industries on the environment and human health were also identified. The study generated data for the industries to use to engineer their operations. Supervisor: Professor TS Workneh Inyang, Victoria Malachy, BEng(Nnandi Aziwike University, Nigeria), MSc(OAU) ���������������������� Chemical Engineering Thesis: Investigation and Optimization of Intensified Separation Processes: Treatment of Aqueous Organic Mixtures using Reactive Extraction and Emulsion Liquid Membrane Techniques Citation: Victoria Inyang’s PhD study involved the optimization and comparison of two intensified separation techniques, reactive extraction (RE) and emulsion liquid membrane (ELM), for the separation of organic acids from aqueous mixtures. Her work revealed that the ELM method gave superior performance, 9
Universit y of KwaZulu-Natal requiring less materials, and offering rapid extraction, increased solute transfer rate, high selectivity and applicability in specie removal from very low to high concentrations. Supervisor: Professor D Lokhat Kaisavelu, Anand, BSc, BScHons, BSc(NWO), BScHons(NWO), MSc(NWO) ������������Applied Mathematics Thesis: Relativistic Stellar Models. Citation: The nonlinear Einstein equations are important in modelling relativistic compact bodies, strange stars and polytropic spheres. This valuable contribution consisted of solving the equations of motion by prescribing an equation of state. Kaisavelu was able to construct several physically viable models of a star such as SAX J1808.4-3658. This study gives new insights into the structure of realistic matter distributions and the collapse process in strong gravitational fields Supervisors: Dr M Govender and Professor SD Maharaj Mbaale, Xavier, BSc(UZambia), MSc(StellU), MSc ������������������������������������������������������������������������ Mathematics Thesis: On Designs and Binary Codes Invariant under P SL2(q) and P GL2(q), for q a Power of an Odd Prime. Citation: Mr Mbaale’s PhD research falls in the area of Algebraic Coding Theory,an area where an interplay between Algebra,Combinatorics,Finite Geometries and Graph Theory is made visibly apparent.By prescribing a finite per- mutation group G isomorphic to PSL2(q) or PGL2(q) for q a power of an odd prime, and using their internal structure,new combinatorial designs and new linear codes with remarkable properties and admitting G as a group of automorphisms were constructed. Supervisors: Professor BG Rodrigues and Dr G Amery Mebawondu, Akindele Adebayo, BSc(FUNAAB), MSc �������������������������������������������������������������� Mathematics Thesis: On Existence of Fixed Points of Generalized Contractions in Metric Spaces with Applications. Citation: Dr. Mebawondu established the existence and uniqueness of fixed points of several nonlinear mappings in different abstract spaces. He introduced some nonlinear mappings and established the existence of fixed points of these mappings. He also developed some iterative algorithms to approximate the fixed points of these mappings. The results obtained by Dr. Mebawondu are useful and applicable in the fields of applied sciences Supervisor: Professor OT Mewomo Nkwonta, Onyeka Ifeanyi, BTech(EnuguStateU), MTech(TUT) ���������������������� Construction Management Thesis: Improved Water Infrastructure Delivery and Management Models Citation: Water is vital for poverty reduction, economic growth, business competitiveness and enhancement of societal living in any country. Recognizing the close link between water and economic growth the candidate developed a model to improve the delivery of water services in developing countries such as South Africa. The 10
Graduation 2021 model lays a foundation for the development of appropriate policies, regulations and procedures to improve water service delivery at the EThekwini municipality. Supervisor: Professor TC Haupt Osaloni, Oluwafunso Oluwole, MEng(UCT)...................................................................Electrical Engineering Thesis: Power Quality Improvement in Low Voltage Distribution Network Utilizing Improved Unified Power Quality Conditioner (I-UPQC) Citation: Mr Osaloni has assessed the impact of interconnection of improved unified power quality conditioner and developed methodologies for voltage dip/swell mitigation and imaginary power compensation utilizing improved unified power quality conditioner for electrical power distribution systems. Supervisor: Professor AK Saha Oyewole, Olawale Kazeem, BScHons(FUNAAB), MSc ���������������������������������������������������������������� Mathematics Thesis: Further Investigation into Iterative Solutions of some Nonlinear Optimization and Fixed Point Problems in Hilbert and Banach Spaces. Citation: Dr. Oyewole proposed several iterative schemes and obtained strong convergence results for the approximation of the solutions of fixed point and certain nonlinear optimization problems in Hilbert and Banach spaces. The results obtained by Dr. Oyewole have applications in applied sciences such as engineering, physics, game theory and economics. Supervisor: Professor OT Mewomo Rabiu, Musa, BSc(UIlorin), MSc(UIlorin)............................................................................Applied Mathematics Thesis: Mathematical Analysis of an HIV-1 Resistant Model and a Disease-Resistant Model. Citation: Three new disease resistant mathematical models were developed and mathematically analysed. The first model examines an HIV-1 resistant model for both partial and total abstinence cases with behavior change in non-progressors. The second model introduces the concept of behavior change to all the compartments. Lastly, the concept of disease resistance is examined in a model suitable for other viruses such as influenza virus and severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). Supervisor: Dr N Parumasur Sambo, Doctor Calvin, BSc(Agric)(UVenda), MSc.......................................................... Bioresources Systems Thesis: Free Basic Water Services Standards as Indicators to Assess Inequalities in Sustainable Access to Improved Water Services Citation: Given that sustainable access to improved water services is a fundamental human right, Mr Sambo investigated inequalities in access to improved water services using a set of indicators derived from the Free Basic Water Standards, analysed the interactions of factors that influence such access in Makhudutamaga Municipality, South Africa, and found that there are inequalities in sustainable access to improved water services due to the complex interactions of categorical factors. Supervisors: Dr A Senzanje and Professor O Mutanga 11
Universit y of KwaZulu-Natal Sebogodi, Keolebogile Revelation, BSc(NWO), BSc(Hons)(NWO), MSc(NorthwesternU)������� Chemical Engineering Thesis: Beneficiation of Kraft Pulp Mill Waste: using Green Liquor Dregs in Treatment of Acid Mine Drainage as a New Disposal Solution in South Africa Citation: Ms. Sebogodi has demonstrated a novel symbiotic technology for beneficiating industrial wastes from the mining and the pulp and paper industries. Alkaline waste from chemical pulping was used to as a low cost alternative agent for neutralisation of acid mine drainage. Her investigations showed that the alkaline waste can be used as a sustainable AMD treatment reagent. The results strengthen application of the circular economy within the industries. Supervisor: Professor BB Sithole Sikhosana, Sinenhlanhla Precious, BSc, BScHons, MSc ���������������������������������������������Applied Mathematics Thesis: Diffuse Radio Emission in ACTPol Clusters. Citation: Ms Sinenhlanhla Sikhosana studied a large, uniformly selected sample of galaxy clusters, using data from the GMRT and MeerKAT telescopes, with the aim of detecting diffuse radio emission in the form of giant radio halos, mini radio halos and radio relics. Sinenhlanhla’s discovery and analysis of multiple new diffuse radio sources has added new physical insights into the evolution of these systems. Supervisors: Professor K Moodley and Professor MJ Hilton and Dr KL Knowles Taiwo, Adeolu, BScHons(UIbadan), MSc(UIbadan) ��������������������������������������������������������������������� Mathematics Thesis: Approximating Solutions of a New Generalized Equilibrium, Certain Optimization and Fixed Point Problems in Banach Spaces. Citation: Constructing iterative algorithms for the approximation of solutions of fixed- point, nonlinear and optimization problems is an active area of research in nonlinear functional analysis. Dr. Taiwo proposed several iterative methods in Hilbert and Banach spaces and established the strong convergence of the sequences generated by these iterative methods. Fifteen research articles are generated from his PhD thesis. Supervisor: Professor OT Mewomo Ugwu, Chigozie Louisa Jane, BScHons(UNigeria), MSc(UNigeria) ������������������������������������������������� Statistics Thesis: Statistical Study on Childhood Malaria and its Co-Morbidity with Anaemia in Nigeria. Citation: The thesis addressed challenging statistical methodological research questions in the context of epidemiological, biological, and public health issue about childhood malaria and its co-morbidity with anaemia in Nigeria. Three of her scientific contributions have been published in high quality international journals. The results of her research would help the Nigerian government and non-government organizations to accelerate the achievement of Nigerian children good health and well-being by 2030. Supervisor: Professor TT Zewotir 12
Graduation 2021 MASTERS DEGREES Master of Science Darare, Kiveeny................................................................................................................................................Statistics Dissertation: Investigating the Causality Relationship of South African Financial Data: An Application of the FMKL-GLD Quantile Regression Model. Supervisors: Dr K Chinhamu and Dr R Chifurira Dzitiro, Ebenezer Joshua............................................................................................................. Computer Science Dissertation: Real-time Document Recommendation. Supervisors: Mr E Jembere and Mr AW Pillay * Eyono Eyono, Scott Seraphin..............................................................................................Applied Mathematics Dissertation: HIRAX Data Architecture with RFI Flagging. Supervisor: P rofessor K Moodley Gagaza, Nceba..................................................................................................................................................Statistics Dissertation: Extreme Value Theory with Application: Investigating the Possibility of a Solar Energy Electricity Plant in the Rural Area of KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa. Supervisors: Mr MM Nemukula and Ms DJ Roberts and Dr R Chifurira Ikram, Muhammad Shoaib........................................................................................................ Computer Science Dissertation: Using Social Networks to Enhance a Deep Learning Approach to Solve the Cold- Start Problem in Recommender Systems. Supervisors: Mr E Jembere and Mr AW Pillay Masinga, Noxolo Patricia..............................................................................................................................Statistics Dissertation: Modelling USD/ZAR Exchange Rate Returns Using the Markov-Switching GARCH- type Model with Heavy-Tailed Distributions. Supervisors: Dr R Chifurira and Dr K Chinhamu * Mngqibisa, Mziyanda.............................................................................................................Applied Mathematics Dissertation: MeerKAT Observations of Diffuse Emission in the Massive Galaxy Cluster, “El Gordo”. Supervisors: Professor MJ Hilton and Dr KL Knowles * Moso, Tankiso Hortencia.......................................................................................................Applied Mathematics Dissertation: Low-Frequency Observations of the Radio Sky from Marion Island. Supervisors: Dr HC Chiang and Professor K Moodley Naidoo, Noeleen......................................................................................................................Applied Mathematics Dissertation: Lie Symmetry Analysis of Differential Equations Arising in Radiating Stars. Supervisors: Professor KS Govinder and Professor SD Maharaj 13
Universit y of KwaZulu-Natal Olona, Musa Adewale........................................................................................................................... Mathematics Dissertation: Iterative Schemes for Approximating Common Solutions of Certain Optimization and Fixed Point Problems in Hilbert Spaces. Supervisor: Professor OT Mewomo * Pieterse, Carla Maria...............................................................................................................Applied Mathematics Dissertation: Comparison of Prime Focus and Offset Gregorian Reflector Antennas for 21 cm Intensity Mapping. Supervisor: Professor K Moodley * Pillay, Bradley Joel......................................................................................................................... Computer Science Dissertation: Human Activity Recognition using Deep Learning Approaches. Supervisors: Mr AW Pillay and Mr E Jembere Pillay, Nirvana................................................................................................................................. Computer Science Dissertation: The Prediction and Generation of Future Frames of a Video in Transformation Space. Supervisor: Mr E Jembere * Sunder, Dhaneshwar Dalian................................................................................................Applied Mathematics Dissertation: Instrument Characterisation and Analysis Pipeline for HIRAX Prototype Data. Supervisor: Professor K Moodley Sunmola, Bashirat Omobolanle.........................................................................................Applied Mathematics Dissertation: Control Theory and Finite Dimensional Systems. Supervisors: Dr N Parumasur and Dr P Singh Thabede, Ayanda Noluthando...........................................................................................Applied Mathematics Dissertation: Embedding Theory in Trace-Free Gravity. Supervisor: Dr G Amery Master of Science in Engineering * Anashpaul, Shivaan.........................................................................................................................Civil Engineering Dissertation: Weight Optimization for Hybrid, Multi-scale CNT/Fibre Reinforced Composite Laminates Supervisor: Professor G Drosopoulos * Bright, Tyrone William John........................................................................................Mechatronics Engineering Dissertation: Low-cost Sensory Glove for Human Robot Collaboration Supervisors: Professor S Adali and Mr AM Athol-Webb 14
Graduation 2021 Chinasamy, Divashin Kowen..............................................................................................Chemical Engineering Dissertation: An Insight into Biodiesel Production from Canola Oil by Homogenous Catalyzed Transesterification Reaction Supervisor: Professor AH Mohammadi Cooper, Ryan William Neil............................................................................................... Mechanical Engineering Dissertation: Design and Manufacture of a Liquid Rocket Engine Injector Test Rig Supervisors: Professor MJ Brooks and Dr JP Pitot De La Beaujardiere * Govender, Divina.................................................................................................................. Computer Engineering Dissertation: Scale Coding a Bag of Words for Real-Time Video-based Action Recognition Supervisor: Professor JR Tapamo Gwanzura, Emmanuel..........................................................................................................Chemical Engineering Dissertation: Degradation Studies of Carbamazepine and Escherichia coli in Wastewater using a Non-thermal Electrical Discharge Reactor Supervisors: Dr S A Iwarere and Professor D Ramjugernath Jo Mathew, Mathew......................................................................................................... Mechanical Engineering Dissertation: Numerical Modelling of a Novel Open Volumetric Receiver Concept Supervisors: Dr JP Pitot De La Beaujardiere and Professor MJ Brooks Kumar, Akshay........................................................................................................................Electronic Engineering Dissertation: Design and Analysis of Low Voltage Smart Feeder Protection using PhotoMOS and Proficient Monitoring Model of Real-Time IoT Applications Supervisor: Professor V M Srivastava * Kyola, Ngosa Russ...................................................................................................................Chemical Engineering Dissertation: Waste Tyres Valorisation by Solvent Extraction Pretreatment and Pyrolysis Supervisors: Dr NM Mkhize and Mr M G Ntunka Lubisi, Muzi..............................................................................................................................Electronic Engineering Dissertation: New Automatic Repeat Request Protocol Based on Alamouti Space-time Block code over Rayleigh Fading Channels. Supervisor: Professor H Xu * Mawejje, Martin Nyanzi........................................................................................................Chemical Engineering Dissertation: Solar Thermal Convective Drying Characteristics and Kinetics for Faecal Sludge Treatment Supervisors: Dr S Septien Stringel and Dr J Pocock * Mgaga, Sboniso Sifiso......................................................................................................... Computer Engineering Dissertation: Contributions to Optical Coherence Tomographic Fingerprint Images Denoising Supervisor: Professor JR Tapamo 15
Universit y of KwaZulu-Natal * Moonsamy, Shaverndran...............................................................................................................Civil Engineering Dissertation: A Static and Dynamic Finite Element Analysis of Unreinforced Masonry Walls Supervisors: Professor G Drosopoulos and Dr M Bejaichund Naidoo, Prelene.......................................................................................................................Chemical Engineering Dissertation: Development of the Sugarcane Biorefinery Economic Analysis Toolbox (S-BEAT) as a Product and Process Selection Support for South African Sugar Mills Supervisors: Professor A Stark and Professor D Lokhat Nene, Ntethelelo Syabonga..........................................................................................................Civil Engineering Dissertation: Finite Element Analysis on the Behaviour of Multi-Storey Steel Frame with Concrete Slabs Against Progressive Collapse under fire Conditions Supervisor: Professor G Drosopoulos Nkambule, Siboniso Nhlanhla...................................................................................... Agricultural Engineering Dissertation: Development of a Sheller for Bambara Groundnuts Supervisors: Professor TS Workneh and Dr A Kassim and Dr G Lagerwall Omoru, Elliot Osahon...........................................................................................................Electronic Engineering Dissertation: Design and Analysis of MOSFET based Absorber for 5G Massive MIMO based Station Supervisor: Professor V M Srivastava Perumal, Solan......................................................................................................................... Electrical Engineering Dissertation: Investigation of Different Graphite Precursors for Graphene Oxide Supercapacitors Supervisors: Dr ALL Jarvis and Dr AG Swanson Phekun, Cameron...................................................................................................................Chemical Engineering Dissertation: An Investigation into the Synthesis of Biodiesel from Canola Oil via Heterogeneously Catalyzed Transesterification Reaction Supervisor: Professor AH Mohammadi Piliso, Piwe Vuyo................................................................................................................. Agricultural Engineering Dissertation: Design and Development of a Solar Powered Irrigation System Model for South Africa Supervisors: Dr A Senzanje and Dr K Dhavu Ramchender, Ravinash.................................................................................................Mechatronics Engineering Dissertation: Biologically Inspired Exoskeleton Comparing Fluidic McKibben Muscle Variations Supervisors: Professor G Bright and Professor RC Loubser Reddy, Kumeshan................................................................................................................... Electrical Engineering Dissertation: Model Predictive Control of a Doubly Fed Induction Generator Supervisor: Professor AK Saha 16
Graduation 2021 * Reddy, Prian........................................................................................................................................Civil Engineering Dissertation: A Comparative Analysis of Waste to Energy Scenarios to achieve Sustainable Smart Mobility in the Durban Aerotropolis Supervisor: Professor C Trois * Sewnath, Kiren.................................................................................................................... Mechanical Engineering Dissertation: Buckling of Woven Fibre and Graphene Platelet Reinforced Nanocomposite Laminates Supervisors: Professor S Adali and Professor G Drosopoulos Seyoum, Dawit Tilahun...................................................................................................................Civil Engineering Dissertation: Investigation of XBeach Cross-Shore Capacity Under Fixed Model Parameters Supervisors: Professor DD Stretch and Dr JJ Pringle * Singh, Akshay Pradeep.................................................................................................... Mechanical Engineering Dissertation: Multi-Point Static Dexterous Posture Manipulation for the Stiffness Identification of Serial Kinematic End-Effectors Supervisors: Professor G Bright and Dr J Padayachee Tanyanyiwa, Jimson Itai.......................................................................................................Chemical Engineering Dissertation: Co-Digestion of Domestic and Indistrial Wastewater. Supervisors: Professor CA Buckley and Mr CJ Brouckaert * Wissing, Gareth Christian...............................................................................................................Civil Engineering Dissertation: An Environmental LCA Investigation into the Application of Decentralised Sanitation Technologies at Newlands Mashu in the eThekwini Municipality Supervisors: Dr E Friedrich and Professor CA Buckley * Zeeman, Morne.................................................................................................................. Mechanical Engineering Dissertation: Multiscale Nanocomposites and Laminates Reinforced by Carbon Nanotubes and Fibres Supervisor: Professor S Adali Master of Science in Land Surveying * Nqasha, Thando Dissertation: Investigation of the Directional Effect on Low Cost Houses Due to the 2014 Orkney Earthquake Supervisor: Dr M Bejaichund 17
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Universit y of KwaZulu-Natal BACHELOR DEGREES Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Agricultural Engineering) Cele, Nkosingiphile Fortune Goge, Minenhle Khuleni, Loyiso Lutchman, Samara Tanya Madela, Happy Noluthando Qinisile Mahlalela, Muzi Wandile Irvin Sethu Mnguni, Khanyisile Mphahlele, Kgomotlokwa Reitshepetse Mthethwa, Perm Ncoshe, Malibongwe Innocent Netshirungulu, Wamashudu Mukonazwothe Nsele, Sishosonke Caspar Ntsinjana, Songezo Nzima, Knowledge Dan Sontube, Khwezi Prince Thabethe, Phelelani Tshamela, Simbulele Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Chemical Engineering) Aungunu, Leenald Dale Biyela, Ndumiso Nhlakanipho Buthelezi, Asanda Londeka Chetty, Caitlyn Deenanath, Shweta Deonundhan, Sachel Dewraj, Gabriel Ellero, Caylee Michelle Gore, Taryn Spencer Govender, Aldain 20
Graduation 2021 Govender, Darshan Govender, Veolen Hadebe, Sbongakonke Sthembiso Inderman, Kiran Khan, Fatima Madlala, Khetha Theel * Mamba, Phelelani Eshmael Masondo, Bhekisisa Fisokuhle Mbili, Nobuhle Moodley, Pia-Pritha Moodley, Prishalan * Moodley, Trenelle Myamya, Minenhle Goodday Naidoo, Jevika Naidoo, Santhiran Rajagopaul * Naidoo, Shalini Naidoo, Shiven Naidoo, Tenisha Naidoo, Vicario Nomda, Sibabalwe Ntuli, Sandile Khetha Nxele, Zamani Phehlukwayo, Nokuthula Nomandla Pillay, Rishalin Pillay, Saiyuri Myeshree Pretorius, Caitlin Ann Raghunathlal, Rakisha Rajcoomar, Saiashan Ramjan, Tashmira Rampersad, Rakhi Rugnath, Keshav Sarjoo, Leeandra Shangase, Thamsanqa Mlekeleli Mnqondisi 21
Universit y of KwaZulu-Natal Singh, Serena Thobela, Putco Ndumiso Van Wyk, Keanon Jermaine Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Civil Engineering) Abdool Kadher, Suhail Abed, Sahal Ali, Muhammad Shahid Shaikh Arumugam, Devashni Lauren Arumugam, Karina Bezuidenhout, Ukyle Bhengu, Khayelihle Praisegod Callaghan, Cody Joshua * Capelo, Danel Freitas Chaturi, Tajme Chetty, Nikkita-Leigh Chitanand, Nikeel Dharmalingum, Megan Kelly Durgapershad, Avishkar Gerald, Tarlia Luciele Gokal, Shanil Govender, Francesco Govender, Thea Ismail, Mohammed Javed Kadodia, Abdullah Kalala, Joel Khanyezi, Sanele Kunene, Lindokuhle Maurice Maharaj, Kiash Maharaj, Praval Makhoba, Mayibongwe Sinothile Malinga, Kitso Samuel Malinga, Praise-Lord 22
Graduation 2021 Mariemoothoo, Jernel Mdluli, Hloniphile Sweetness Mdluli, Mthandeni Mdunge, Minenhle Pearl Jeaneth Mhlungu, Phelelisa Mlungisi Sifiso Mokela, Sechaba Gratitude Moodley, Kesan Moodley, Savarna Moodliar, Dareshan Mouradi, Munawwara Mseleku, Siyabonga Brian Msomi, Sithembiso Wandile Mthethwa, Sthembelenkosini Thulas Mtolo, Thabiso Naidoo, Keanu-Kade Ncube, Sandile Ndaba, Minenhle Cyprian Nkala, Sanele Osman, Ahmed Paideya, Leshalen Pillay, Ethan Prakash, Kishaan Radebe, Nkokhelo Prince Rajah, Nalen Rajakumar, Sumeet Moonesiar Rajcoomar, Hashil Hemanth Rajpaul, Yajna Reddy, Jared * Reddy, Sahseatren Samraj, Ruwaal Senooe, Karabo Divine Sewsunker, Calista Shabangu, Celumusa Life 23
Universit y of KwaZulu-Natal Sheik, Mohamed Yusuf Sibiya, Bafana Cecil Johnson Sineke, Lusanda Singh, Mikaar Rishi Sokhela, Luyanda Sukdeo, Pryaska Pravisha Vallabh, Jateen Van Zyl, Bradley Bruce Varadarajulu, Jemimah Zuma, Sabelo Phumlani Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Computer Engineering) Anderson-Reade, Jamie Michael Badi Mame, Antoine Bhagawandin, Devashnee Daya, Sanam Khanyase, Lethukuthula Sphelele Siyabonga Mabaso, Sibongakonke Sphiwo Maharaj, Yadav Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical Engineering) Chetty, Kriselda Danisa, Nduduzo De Klerk, Matthew Liam Dubazana, Simphiwe Duma, Sikhusele Khayalethu Khanye, Thato Innocent Limdawala, Nekparvin Valibhai Madlala, Snenhlanhla Magubane, Lindelwa Thaddeus Mathenjwa, Njabulo Alec Mfusi, Sihle 24
Graduation 2021 Mkhabela, Neo Cyndreco Fezile Mkhatshwa, Sizwe Mtitshana, Siyasamkela Mvelase, Lwazi Proceed Ngcobo, Nhlakanipho Nkosinathi Ngwenze, Lubabalo Livingstone Omarjee, Yahya Faizel Parath, Jomanda Crystal Pillai, Sayrian Pillay, Mekyle Ramsaran, Sahil Ramsugit, Jerisha Randell, Deran Arthur Rauff, Shaheed Reddy, Truwen Shriduth, Yashiel Sibiya, Samkelo Kwanda Sikhakhane, Seluleko Collen Singh, Brayden Sooklal, Praneet Yambayamba, Narcisse Mangi Yokwana, Abel Zindela, Lungelo Zondo, Sibusiso Zulu, Msizi S’Fundo Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electronic Engineering) Hardman, Timothy James Ismail, Mariam Karodia, Mishka Khumalo, Sipho Mazibuko, Zolazamani Mbonane, Sandile Handsum 25
Universit y of KwaZulu-Natal Mzinyane, Goodman Cebolenkosi Naicker, Kemeshan Amaran Nyamunda, Tinotenda Tafara Padayachee, Verushen Rabinath, Mickiel Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) Anand, Yashik Beyers, Geran Buchanan, Megan Ann Chapi, Elellwang Chetty, Sudarsan Damane, Celimpilo Moffat Deedat, Zahra Dladla, Mnelisi Dlamini, Zakhele Bonginkosi Domah, Akheem Krishen Ebrahim, Juhaim Gagayi, Zamadidi Govender, Kieran Govindasami, Kairon Gumede, Nkosingiphile Goodenough Hassen, Naadiya Hlabisa, Muziyanda Cebani Njabulo Iyer, Balakanthan Khoza, Sduduzo Khumalo, Kwanele Nkosi-Sphile Kisoon, Rushil Mabika, Vusi Mdumiseni Masango, Thandeka Mdhluli, Thabang Mhlongo, Sphephelo Mzamiseni Mkhize, Mfanelo Amanda 26
Graduation 2021 Moodley, Rylan Moonsamy, Shaun Abednego Motala, Ismaeel Mthembu, Fanelesbonge Sinenhlanhla Sithembile Naidoo, Camille Naidoo, Keenan Ryan Warren Naidoo, Kelvin Naidoo, Kershin Nandlall, Akshay Nathoo, Nikhil Anil Ndlovu, Khethelo Sibusiso Padayachee, Caryna Parag, Liam Paruk, Azhar Mohammed Pillay, Neruschalin Ramlucken, Akhil Randeree, Zaheer Reddy, Preneshan * Richards, John David * Sewell, Tazden Jean Sibanda, Melusi Mithi Singh, Tashiq Singh, Vishay Slabber, Ewan Roland Horning Sookan, Nashkal Sozoyi, Lungani Swanepoel, Tyrone Antonio Tshomela, Mthobisi Venkatasu, Jarelle Bachelor of Science in Land Surveying Bhengu, Sizophila Dumisa, Cebo Sphamandla Makhanya, Bongekyle Pearl Sanelisiwe 27
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