PhD students

Last revision: 5 May, 2025

Abdolhay Y

The use of SMALPs in the study if GPCRs. Profs L Klumperman, M Wheatley, Dr H Ayub

Blignaut L

Nanodisc-based drug delivery system. Prof L Klumperman, Dr GC Kuyler

Carstens A

Investigation of the molecular structure and self-assembly behaviour of bio-derivable polymers using advanced analytical techniques. Prof AS Lederer, Dr H Pfukwa.

Cronjé AHP

Poly(aryl-triazole) foldamers. Prof L Klumperman, Dr R Pfukwa.

Daniels M

Polymer nanocarriers for delivery of platinum anticancer drugs. Dr R Pfukwa, Prof AS Lederer

Dludlu MK

Bimetallic nanomaterials supported on polymeric nanofiber membranes for the removal of per-/polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from various aquatic matrices. Profs PE Mallon, AS Lederer.

Murray RJ

Using lipid nanoparticles to study G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs). Profs L Klumperman, M Wheatley, Dr H Ayub.

Ndlovu PZ

Identifying structural defects in end-chain functionalized polyolefins and block copolymers from chain walking polymerization. Prof AS Lederer

Sibanda D

Mesoporous carbon nanofibers-ceramic hybrid materials for water treatment. Prof PE Mallon.

Sibariboyi S

Chain-end functional amphiphilic copolymers. Prof L Klumperman.

Smith M

The development of an organocatalyzed atom transfer radical polymerization (O-ATRP) mediated co-polymerization of styrene and maleic anhydride. Prof L Klumperman.

Stanvliet Z

Development of a biodegradable polymeric drug delivery system to prevent malaria transmission. Profs AS Lederer, L Klumperman.

Volkwyn AL

Highly stretchable double network hydrogels. Dr R Pfukwa.

Wessels I

Chain-end functional polymers for the isolation and investigation of GPCRs. Profs L Klumperman, M Wheatley, Dr H Ayub.

Williams CD

Development of advanced analytical tools for chemical characterization of lignin raw materials. Prof AS Lederer, Dr H Pfukwa.