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Post‐Graduate Qualifications
2018
(as at June 2018)
1
NEW NQF Levels
NQF 10 PhD, DEng
NQF 9 MSc Eng, MEng, Masters degrees
NQF 8 BSc Eng, BEng, PG Diploma, Honours
degrees
NQF 7 BTech, Bachelors Degrees, National
Higher Diploma (old), BEng Tech
(new)
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Degree Codes
Degree Name Program Plan NQF
Coursework Only
PG Dip Eng (Aeronautical) EXA00 EFAAERO50 8
PG Dip Eng (Industrial) EXA00 EFAIND50 8
PG Dip Eng (Mechanical) EXA00 EFAMEC50 8
Coursework and Research
Master of Engineering (Professional) Mechanical Engineering ECA01 EFAMECN60 9
Master of Engineering (Professional) Aeronautical Engineering ECA01 EFAAERO60 9
Master of Engineering (Professional) Industrial Engineering in the field of
ECA01 EFAIND61 9
Engineering Management
Master of Engineering (Professional) Industrial Engineering in the field of
ECA02 EFAIND62 9
Industrial Engineering
Master of Engineering (Professional) Industrial Engineering in the field of Systems
ECA03 EFAIND63 9
Engineering
MSc Engineering in the field of Mechnical, Industrial and Aernautical Engineering ECA00 EFAMIA61 9
MSc Engineering in the field of Nuclear Technology Leadership ECA00 EFANTL60 9
MSc Aeronautical Engineering ECA02 EPAAERO60 9
MSc Engineering Management ECA04 EPAEMAN60 9
MSc Mechanical Engineering ECA05 EPAMECN60 9
MSc Industrial Engineering ECA06 EPAINDE60 9
MSc Systems Engineering ECA07 EPASYSE60 9
Research Only degrees
Master of Science in Aeronautical Engineering ERA02 EPAAERO70 9
Master of Science in Engineering Management ERA04 EPAEMAN70 9
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering ERA05 EPAMECN70 9
Master of Science in Industrial Engineering ERA06 EPAINDE70 9
Master of Science in Systems Engineering ERA07 EPASYSE70 9
MSc Eng MIA Res ERA00 EFAMIA70 9
Doctor of Philosophy (MIA) EDA02 EFAMIA80 10
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Masters of Science by Research Dissertation
Masters of Science by Research Dissertation
Master of Science in Aeronautical Engineering ERA02 EPAAERO70
Master of Science in Bulk Materials Handling ERA03 EPABMH70
Master of Science in Engineering Management ERA04 EPAEMAN70
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering ERA05 EPAMECN70
Master of Science in Industrial Engineering ERA06 EPAINDE70
Master of Science in Systems Engineering ERA07 EPASYSE70
MSc Eng MIA Res ERA00 EFAMIA70
– NQF level: 9 Please note that when you apply online for any of these qualifications
you must have a supervisor and a high‐level project topic. Refer to “How
– Total Credits: 180 to find a supervisor”
– Admission Criteria:
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering 4th year or equivalent cognate
qualification (NQF 8) average >= 65% may be admitted to Master of
Science
• The 65% may be reviewed if the applicant has relevant working
experience equivalent to those described in the DQA tables.
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Masters of Science by Coursework + Research Report (50/50)
MSc Engineering in the field of Mechnical, Industrial and Aernautical Engineering ECA00 EFAMIA61 9
MSc Engineering in the field of Nuclear Technology Leadership ECA00 EFANTL60 9 (Dual degree with
MSc Aeronautical Engineering ECA02 EPAAERO60 9 Embry‐Riddle
MSc Bulk Materials Handling ECA03 EPABMH60 9 Aeronautical University)
MSc Engineering Management ECA04 EPAEMAN60 9
MSc Mechanical Engineering ECA05 EPAMECN60 9
MSc Industrial Engineering ECA06 EPAINDE60 9
MSc Systems Engineering ECA07 EPASYSE60 9
Please note that when you apply online for any of these qualifications
– NQF level: 9 you must have a supervisor and a high‐level project topic. Refer Refer to
“How to find a supervisor”
– Total Credits: 180
– Coursework Structure: 4 courses (20 credits each) + Research Methods
(RM) Course (10 credits) + Research Report (MECN 7018A) (90 credits)
– Curricula are set – see appendix
– Admission Criteria:
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering 4th year or equivalent cognate qualification
(NQF 8) average >= 65% may be admitted to Master of Science
• The 65% may be reviewed if the applicant has relevant working experience
equivalent to those described in the DQA tables.
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Master of Engineering (Professional)
Master of Engineering (Professional) Mechanical Engineering ECA01 EFAMECN60 9
Master of Engineering (Professional) Aeronautical Engineering ECA01 EFAAERO60 9
Master of Engineering (Professional) Industrial Engineering in the field of
ECA01 EFAIND61 9
Engineering Management
Master of Engineering (Professional) Industrial Engineering in the field of
ECA02 EFAIND62 9
Industrial Engineering
Master of Engineering (Professional) Industrial Engineering in the field of Systems
ECA03 EFAIND63 9
Engineering
– NQF level: 9
– Total Credits: 180
– Coursework Structure: 6 courses (20 credits each) + Investigational
Methods (15) + Industrial Project (45 credits)
– Curricula– see appendix
– Admission Criteria:
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering 4th year or equivalent cognate qualification
• PG Dip Eng with average >= 60%
• The 60% may be reviewed if the applicant has relevant working experience
equivalent to those described in the DQA tables.
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Post‐Graduate Diploma in Engineering
PG Dip Eng (Aeronautical) EXA00 EFAAERO50
PG Dip Eng (Industrial) EXA00 EFAIND50
PG Dip Eng (Mechanical) EXA00 EFAMEC50
– NQF level: 8 (equivalent to 4th year BSc Eng/B Eng)
– Total Credits: 120
– Structure: 6 courses (20 credits each)
– Curricula are set – see appendix
– Admission Criteria:
• Relevant NQF 7 qualification or Refer to DQA Tables
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Pathways to Post‐Graduate Qualifications
Research Dissertation MSc (Eng)
(180 credits) (Research)
+ Research Methods
4 courses (20 (10 credits) + MSc (Eng)
PhD
credits ea) Research Report (90 (50/50)
Y credits) =180 credits
>= 65% Ave for 4 courses
BSc (Eng)/BEng ≥65% In MEng (Prof)
N 6 courses (20 credits ea) +
DQA with NQF 8 Investigational Methods (15)
MEng (Prof)
Qualification (see Industrial Project (45 credits)
next slide) = 180 credits
Y
Differently Post‐Graduate
qualified Diploma in
6 courses (20 ≥60%?
candidates OR Engineering (PGDip
credits ea)
Qualification Eng)
Broadening
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Differently Qualified Applicants (DQA) with South
African qualifications
Qualification Minimum Criteria Direct access to
M-Tech at least 3 years appropriate professional MEng (Professional)
NQF 8 experience in the relevant field NQF 9
(+ discretionary interview)
4 year non-engineering degree in an at least 3 years appropriate professional MEng (Professional)
engineering related field NQF 8 experience in the relevant field NQF 9
4 year non-engineering degree in a non- at least 3 years appropriate professional MEng (Professional) in Industrial
engineering related field experience in the relevant field Engineering ONLY
NQF 8 (+ Interview) NQF 9
No working experience PG Dip Eng (Industrial- ONLY)
NQF 8
9
PTO
Differently Qualified Applicants (DQA) with South
African qualifications (cont’d)
Qualification Minimum Criteria Direct access to
B-Tech (includes a T5 qualification from previous Technikons) PG Dip Eng
OR National Higher Diploma (NHDip) (includes a T4 or S4 NQF 8
qualification from previous Technikons)
NQF 7
3 year non-engineering degree in an engineering related field PG Dip Eng (Industrial-ONLY)
NQF 7 NQF 8
National Diploma (ND) (includes a T3 or S3 qualification from Undergrad qualifications in Engineering may be
previous Technikons) applied for
NQF 6
OR OR
no first degree or formal tertiary education (i.e.. N6, matric or A technology qualification at a University of
equivalent) Technology (E.g. UJ or VUT)
NQF 4
10TO APPLY:
www.wits.ac.za/Study at Wits/Postgraduate
11Masters Degree and PG Dip Eng
Curricula
12Master of Science in Engineering
in the branch of Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering
Coursework Structure:
4 courses (20 credits each) +
Research Methods (RM) Course
(10 credits) +
Research Report (MECN 7018)
(90 credits)
Not all courses are offered every year
Check the timetable to see which courses
are on offer
Please note that when you apply online for
any of these qualifications you must have a
supervisor and a high‐level project topic. Refer
to slides “how to find a supervisor” for
supervisors and research interests
13Master of Science in Engineering
in the branch of Mechanical in the field of Nuclear Technology Leadership
Coursework Structure: 4 courses (20 credits each) + Research Methods (RM) Course (10 credits) +
Research Report (MECN 7018) (90 credits)
Not all courses are offered every year
Check the timetable to see which courses
are on offer
Please note that when you apply online for
any of these qualifications you must have a
supervisor and a high‐level project topic. Refer
to slides “how to find a supervisor” for
supervisors and research interests
14Master of Science in
Aeronautical
Engineering
Dual Degree
Candidates may present themselves for a dual
degree offered in Collaboration with Embry
Riddle Aeronautical University. Candidates
who elect this option will be required to follow
the following curriculum.
Coursework Structure:
4 courses (20 credits each) +
Research Methods (RM) Course (10 credits) +
Research Report (MECN 7018) (90 credits)
Not all courses are offered every year
Check the timetable to see which courses
are on offer
Please note that when you apply online for
any of these qualifications you must have a
supervisor and a high‐level project topic. Refer
to slides “how to find a supervisor” for
supervisors and research interests
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Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Coursework Structure: 4 courses (20 credits each) + Research Methods (RM) Course (10 credits) + Research
Report (MECN 7018A) (90 credits)
Not all courses are offered every year
Check the timetable to see which courses
are on offer
Please note that when you apply online for
any of these qualifications you must have a
supervisor and a high‐level project topic. Refer
to slides “how to find a supervisor” for
supervisors and research interests
18Master of Science in Systems Engineering
Coursework Structure: 4 courses (20 credits each) + Research Methods (RM) Course (10 credits) + Research
Report (MECN 7018A) (90 credits)
Not all courses are offered every year
Check the timetable to see which courses
are on offer
Please note that when you apply online for
any of these qualifications you must have a
supervisor and a high‐level project topic. Refer
to slides “how to find a supervisor” for
supervisors and research interests
19Master of Science in Industrial Engineering
Coursework Structure: 4 courses (20 credits each) + Research Methods (RM) Course (10 credits) + Research
Report (MECN 7018A) (90 credits)
Not all courses are offered every year
Check the timetable to see which courses
are on offer
Please note that when you apply online for
any of these qualifications you must have a
supervisor and a high‐level project topic. Refer
to slides “how to find a supervisor” for
supervisors and research interests
20Master of Science in Engineering Management
Coursework Structure: 4 courses (20 credits each) + Research Methods (RM) Course (10 credits) + Research
Report (MECN 7018A) (90 credits)
Not all courses are offered every year
Check the timetable to see which courses
are on offer
Please note that when you apply online for
any of these qualifications you must have a
supervisor and a high‐level project topic. Refer
to slides “how to find a supervisor” for
supervisors and research interests
21Master of Engineering
(Professional)‐
Aeronautical
Engineering
Coursework Structure:
6 courses (20 credits each) +
Investigational Methods (IM) Course (15 credits) +
Research/Industry Project (45credits)
Not all courses are offered every year
Check the timetable to see which courses
are on offer
22Master of Engineering (Professional)‐ Mechanical Engineering
Coursework Structure: 6 courses (20 credits each) + Investigational Methods (IM) Course (15 credits) +
Research/Industry Project (45credits)
Not all courses are offered every year
Check the timetable to see which courses
are on offer
23Master of Engineering (Professional)‐ Industrial Engineering
In the field of Engineering Management
Coursework Structure: 6 courses (20 credits each) + Investigational Methods (IM) Course (15 credits) +
Research/Industry Project (45credits)
Not all courses are offered every year
Check the timetable to see which courses
are on offer
24Master of Engineering (Professional)‐ Industrial Engineering
In the field of Systems Engineering
Coursework Structure:
6 courses (20 credits each) +
Investigational Methods (IM) Course (15 credits) +
Research/Industry Project ( (45credits)
Not all courses are offered every year
Check the timetable to see which courses
are on offer
25Master of Engineering (Professional)‐ Industrial Engineering
In the field of Industrial Engineering
Coursework Structure: 6 courses (20 credits each) + Investigational Methods (IM) Course (15 credits) +
Research/Industry Project (45credits)
Not all courses are offered every year
Check the timetable to see which courses
are on offer
26Post‐Graduate Diploma in Engineering
27Post‐Graduate Diploma in Engineering
28Post‐Graduate Diploma in Engineering
29How to find a supervisor
in
the School of Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical
EngineeringYou need to find a supervisor before
you apply on line
• Your application will only be processed for a
decision if you have provided a supervisor
and topic in your application for the
following degrees:
MSc Engineering in the field of Mechnical, Industrial and Aernautical Engineering ECA00 EFAMIA61 9
MSc Engineering in the field of Nuclear Technology Leadership ECA00 EFANTL60 9
MSc Aeronautical Engineering ECA02 EPAAERO60 9
MSc Engineering Management ECA04 EPAEMAN60 9
MSc Mechanical Engineering ECA05 EPAMECN60 9
MSc Industrial Engineering ECA06 EPAINDE60 9
MSc Systems Engineering ECA07 EPASYSE60 9
Research Only degrees
Master of Science in Aeronautical Engineering ERA02 EPAAERO70 9
Master of Science in Engineering Management ERA04 EPAEMAN70 9
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering ERA05 EPAMECN70 9
Master of Science in Industrial Engineering ERA06 EPAINDE70 9
Master of Science in Systems Engineering ERA07 EPASYSE70 9
MSc Eng MIA Res ERA00 EFAMIA70 9
Doctor of Philosophy (MIA) EDA02 EFAMIA80 10To find a supervisor in the area of
study you are interested in
• Review the slides that follow this one
• Identify possible supervisors
• Email the possible supervisors to find out if they are
available for supervision
• If the potential supervisor responds, then set up a
meeting with that supervisor to discuss a topic and
whether the supervisor is prepared to take you as a
student
• If the supervisor agrees to take you as a student, then
upload a Word document as part of your application
indicating the supervisors name and the topic your
have agreed onPotential Supervisors in Industrial Engineering, Systems
Engineering and Engineering Management
BOTHA, DR A (abotha@alum.mit.edu) Development of Supply Chain Strategies,
Business Process Improvement (Kaizen, Toyota Way, Theory of Constraints, Simulation), Management of
Technology, development of Technology Scenarios, Strategic Planning, evelopment of System Dynamics
and Optimisation Models, development of Economic Models for Technology Products, Project
Management, Integration of Disparate Business Entities into Synergistic Units, completely Computer
Literate, Including the Internet
EMWANU, DR B (Bruno.emwanu@wits.ac.za) Manufacturing Strategy (MS) content,
process and context in competitive environments. Linkages with business ecosystems, management and
leadership, drivers and constraints of competitiveness, business strategy, performance and metrics,
technology and innovation, supply chain, industrial policy, internationalisation and globalisation.
Application to Services and other sectors. Strategy formulation and implementation complexities.
Modelling firms strategically. Within and between firms, investigating approaches from other disciplines,
Economic, cognitive and environmental linkages.
GONSALVES, DR D (duarte.paulo.goncalves@gmail.com) Addressing large national
problems in the area of security; futures and systems approaches, enterprise engineering, systems
engineering; complexity and transdisciplinary research.
HATTINGH, MRS T (Teresa.hattingh@wits.ac.za) The application of industrial engineering
in emerging fields including mining, public health, SMMEs, NGOs, government and education. Employee
engagement and the application of Lean and other techniques in South African Enterprises.
HUTCHINGS, MS J (Jessica.Hutchings@wits.ac.za) Human Factors and Accident
Investigations – in rail specifically, but applicable to all complex socio‐technical systems. Primary focus is on
adopting a systems approach to accident causation, and the investigation thereof, by applying Human
Factors principles and methodologies.
33Potential Supervisors in Industrial Engineering, Systems
Engineering and Engineering Management
SUNJKA, MS B (Bernadette.sunjka@wits.ac.za) Supply Chain Risk Management ‐ in
manufacturing SMME’s; Supply Chain Management; Quality Management; Project Management through the
application of qualitative research methods.
BUHRMANN, Dr J (Joke.buhrmann@wits.ac.za) Operations Research: Heuristic;
metaheuristic and approximate algorithms; NP‐complete problems; Graph theory
SIRIRAM, PROF R (raj@alpha‐concepts.com) Systems Engineering,
Management of Technology, Service Engineering, Enterprise Engineering
DOHERTY, MRS L (lorrainne.doherty@wits.ac.za) Business Economics, Principles of
Management, Human Resource Management, Organisational Behaviour, Business Management, Engineering
Ethics; Engineering Management
CLOETE‐HOPKINS, MR N (nic.cloete‐hopkins@wits.ac.za) Systems Dynamics, Systems Engineering
MUDAVANHU, MR T (thabanimb@gmail.com) Systems Approach application; Systems
Engineering; Soft Systems Methodologies and Application of Systems Engineering Approach practises in non‐
traditional implementation areas. Project management methods for improved portfolio; programmes &
project delivery. Research in OHS Act application; Reliability Centred Maintenance; Industrial Maintenance
TLADI, MS B (bontle.Tladi@wits.ac.za) Social development efforts, community development,
employee engagement, unemployment and underemployment, community development metrics, tri‐sector
partnerships, private‐public partnerships, social value – measurement and indicators thereof, corporate
social responsibility, social sustainability, materiality analysis, creating shared value, collective impact
34Potential Supervisors in Aeronautical Engineering
ATKINS, MR M (Michael.Atkins@wits.ac.za) Fundamental and applied aerodynamics, flow
control, thermofluids in gas turbine engines, thermal‐hydraulics in CANDU reactors, particle image velocimetry and
planar laser visualization
BOER, MR M (Michael.boer@wits.ac.za) Aircraft design, flight performance estimation,
tumble manoeuvre mechanics and flow visualisation.
LAW, PROFESSOR C (Craig.law@wits.ac.za) Primary research interests are the experimental and
numerical modelling of the aerodynamics, gas dynamics and fluid structure interactions of immersed bodies.
Examples include gas turbine cooling passage flows, aerodynamic improvement of combustor and turbine
performance, shock‐grid interactions, active aeroelastic flutter suppression, subsonic fore‐body aerodynamics and
inducing trailing vortex instability. I am also interested in the design of micro propulsion systems for use on nano‐
satellites. In particular, performance improvement for vacuum arc thrusters and modelling of plasma jets.
PATON, MR R (Randall.paton@wits.ac.za) Highly transient, compressible gas flows particularly
in the field of impulsive motion and vortices, as well as weak shock dynamics and acoustics; computational fluid
dynamics modeling and analysis of such gas flows; high‐speed comminution and protective clothing development.
PEDRO,PROFESSOR J (Jimoh.pedro@wits.ac.za) Modelling and Control of Mechatronic Systems,
Applications of Multivariable Robust Control Theory to Aerospace Vehicles, Applications of Soft Computing
Techniques: Fuzzy Logic, Neural Networks, and Neuro‐Fuzzy Techniques for Modelling and Control of Aerospace
Vehicles, Rigid and Flexible Robotic Manipulators, Anti‐lock Braking Systems, and Vehicle Suspension Systems.
Trajectory optimization, optimal control and its related numerical methods. Dynamics and nonlinear control of
aerospace vehicles, Modeling of the human pilots and resulting interactions with aircraft dynamics, Modelling,
Simulation, and Control of Multi‐Link Rigid/Flexible Reconfigurable Robotic Machine Tool.
35Potential Supervisors in Aeronautical Engineering
POLESE, PROFESSOR C (Claudia.polese@wits.ac.za) Fatigue, Fracture Mechanics and Damage
Tolerance analysis of metallic aircraft structures. Conventional and innovative aerospace technologies: Split Sleeve
Cold Working, ForceMate, StressWave, Laser Shock Peening, etc., for fatigue life enhancement of metallic
components; New welding technologies (Friction Stir Welding, Laser Welding, etc.); Titanium machining and High
Speed Machining. Mechanical testing, Finite Element Analysis and processes optimization.
REID, PROFESSOR R (Robert.reid@wits.ac.za) Composite materials and structures in general,
prediction and measurement of residual stresses in composite materials. The use of natural fibres in composite
structures. Analysis of functionally graded plates.
SCHEKMAN, MR S (Sjouke.schekman@wits.ac.za) Primarily focus on fluid dynamics and hear
transfer with testing in Wind tunnel testing including flow visualization. Turbine blade cooling techniques, aircraft
control surfaces, military technology, solar car aerodynamics.
SKEWS, PROFESSOR BW (Beric.skews@wits.ac.za) The study of both steady and unsteady
compressible flows, with particular reference to shock waves and their application, ranging from supersonic
aerodynamics to safety issues relating to blast protection devices. Dynamic effects due to shock and expansion
wave interactions are a particular interest, as are the effects of body acceleration through the transonic flight
regime. Density sensitive and time‐resolved visualization techniques, together with computational simulation, are
the main diagnostics that are employed, together with a wide range of experimental test facilities.
VAN ASWEGEN, MR D (Dean.VanAswegen@wits.ac.za) Fatigue Life and Damage
Tolerance improvement through the Laser Shock Peening process. Aircraft design, performance, stability analysis,
and wind tunnel testing of unmanned aircraft (Drones).
36Potential Supervisors in Mechanical Engineering
BOTEF, DR I (Ionel.botef@wits.ac.za) Interdisciplinary research: manufacturing, cold
gas dynamic spraying, materials science including composite materials, information and information systems
including software engineering, CAD/CAM/CIM, physics, human body, environment, complex engineering
and natural systems; manufacturing and production improvement and defect reduction; new process design
and re‐engineering, industrial competitiveness and production.
FRANGAKIS, MR T (Terrance.Frangakis@wits.ac.za) Bulk materials handling, flow properties of
bulk materials, Discrete Element Modelling (DEM), mechanical vibration, simulation of hydro‐powered
equipment, mechanical design of equipment such as mining machinery.
JONES, MR J(John.Jones@wits.ac.za) Materials testing, characterisation and modelling with specific focus on
damage, failure and material/component lifetime; Composite materials testing and design; Packaging
materials and packaging systems/logistics analysis.
KIENHOFER, PROFESSOR F (Frank.kienhofer@wits.ac.za) Vehicle Dynamics (particularly heavy
vehicles), Performance‐based Standards (PBS), Braking, Automotive Rim Design, Automotive Components,
biomechanics, running gait, prostheses
KIM, PROFESSOR T (Tong.kim@wits.ac.za) Electronics cooling, thermo‐hydraulic designs
of nuclear reactors, aero‐thermal designs of gas turbines, aero‐propulsion in sport aircrafts, flow control with
aerodynamic anisotropy, thermo‐physics in two‐phase flow and phase‐change in porous media.
37Potential Supervisors in Mechanical Engineering
KUCHWA‐DUBE, MS C (Chioniso.Kuchwa‐Dube@wits.ac.za) Autonomous intelligent robots. Robotic manipulators.
Humanoid robotics. Aerial robotics. Mobile manipulators. Solar powered vehicles. Robotic prosthetics and orthosis.
MANGERA, MS T (Taahirah.Mangera@wits.ac.za) Biomechanics, external prostheses (lower and upper
extremity, passive and active), implant prosthetics (dental, hip and knee), FEA of bone remodelling due to stress shielding of
prosthetic implants, effect of prosthetic implant parameters (shape, material, insertion position) on bone remodelling.
NOBRE, PROFESSOR JOAO P.S.G. (Joao.Nobre@wits.ac.za) Mechanical behaviour of materials and surfaces. Surface
treatments. Residual stresses: their effects and measurement techniques (IHD, XRD, ND). Experimental and numerical stress
analysis. Drilling operations on difficult‐to‐machine materials. Finite element analysis and computational methods. Mechanical
engineering design.
PASKARAMOORTHY PROFESSOR (Ratnam.paskaramoorthy@wits.ac.za) Elastodynamics – finite
element/boundary element modeling. Composites – dynamic stress concentration around fibres. Ultrasonic NDE –
propagation and scattering of ultrasonic elastic waves.
ROOHANI, DR H (Hamed.roohani@wits.ac.za) Study of unsteady effects generated by bodies in accelerated
motion in compressible fluids and also internal combustion engines research with special focus on alternative fuels and
methods of enhancing efficiency in petrol and diesel engines
PIETRA, MR F (Francesco.Pietra@wits.ac.za) FEA (Finite Element Analysis) mechanical simulations: non‐linear
simulations (large deformation, buckling, contacts), non‐linear material simulations (plasticity, hyper‐elasticity, creep, etc.),
Dynamic simulations (Vibrations and Explicit dynamic), APDL (Ansys Parametric Design Language), thermal simulations. Design
(mechanical components/structures), optimization, fatigue (theory, experimental activities and related topics: fretting, residual
stresses, fatigue related technologies, etc.), composite (design, analysis and manufacturing technologies), innovative
manufacturing technologies (friction stir welding, laser shock peening, etc.). Helicopter structure topics (main rotor head and
tail rotor head design, landing gear design).
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