PhD students

Last revision: 29 August, 2024

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.

Chagwedera RM

Drug delivery system for malaria transfer inhibition. Prof L Klumperman, Dr R Pfukwa.

Cronjé AHP

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

Daniels M

. Dr R Pfukwa, Prof A du Plessis

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.

Johani JT

Physicochemical understanding of cross-linked casein nanoparticles across the scale. Prof AS Lederer.

le Roux WH

Investigation of metallic nanoparticle-laced hydrogels for alkaline water-splitting.  Dr A Falch, Dr R Pfukwa, Prof J Weigand.

Mphateng TN

Polymer-clay nanocomposite hydrogels as adsorbents for organic micropollutants. Dr R Pfukwa, Prof G Wolfaardt.

Murray RJ

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

Ndlovu PZ

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

Sigwinta M

Multidimensional analysis and characterisation of chain walking polyethylenes. Profs AS Lederer, AJ van Reenen.

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

. Dr R Pfukwa.

Williams CD

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