Research

Thaakira Jabaar, a master’s student in the Department of Chemical Engineering, received the award for Best Oral Presentation at the Global Congress of Chemical Engineering (GCCE), which took place at 
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Cara Haller was recognised with a prestigious Young Author Award at the XXXI International Mineral Processing Congress (IMPC), held from 29 September to 3 October 2024, in Washington, DC. The 
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As the global demand for sustainable packaging solutions rises, innovations in biodegradable and intelligent packaging have become essential. Zamokuhle Ngcoko, a master’s student in Bioresource Engineering at the Department of 
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Master’s student Coleman Khupe from the Department of Chemical Engineering at Stellenbosch University is conducting research on the preparation and performance evaluation of cryogels for the encapsulation of micronutrients and 
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Wicus van der Westhuizen, a PhD student in Bioresource Engineering at the Department of Chemical Engineering at Stellenbosch University, is exploring the application of steam explosion to transform lignocellulosic materials 
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Juliana Naudé, a master’s student in Bioresource Engineering at the Department of Chemical Engineering at Stellenbosch University, is conducting research on the valorisation of waste paper through bioethanol fermentation and 
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As South Africa introduces stricter waste management regulations, innovative solutions for managing food waste are increasingly important. In 2019, legislation was enacted to prevent the landfilling of wastes with a 
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Ruan van den Berg, a master’s student in the Machine Learning research group at the Department of Chemical Engineering at Stellenbosch University, is conducting research to improve the efficiency of 
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Deep-level mining in South Africa is a highly energy-intensive operation, with the cooling of underground environments being one of the most significant contributors to electricity consumption. Jordan Anastasiou, a master’s 
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Wessel Horak, a PhD candidate in the Machine Learning Research Group, is currently attending the IFAC SafeProcess Symposium in Ferrara, Italy, where he will be presenting his research. Supervised by 
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