NSTF Awards

Bennett, Nigel - Professor of Zoology and Entomology, University of Pretoria
Buchan, Ingrid, Ms (retired) - Editor: Water SA, Water Research Commission
Coetzee, Maureen - Professor: SARChi Chair in Medical Entomology and Vector Control, University of the Witwatersrand, and Director Malaria Entomology Research Unit, National Institute for Communicable Diseases, Johannesburg
Donald, Peter - Emeritus Professor: Paediatrics and Child Care, University of Stellenbosch
Du Preez, Jan GH (retired) - Professor of Chemistry, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Senior Research Consultant to SHIMODA-BIOTECH
Eriksson, Pat G - Professor and Head of Department: Geology, University of Pretoria
Farrant, Jill - Professor of Molecular Cell Biology, University of Cape Town
Ferreira, Hendrik - Professor of Telecommunications, Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, University of Pretoria
Hildebrandt, Diane - Distinguished Professor of Sustainable Development, and Director of Centre of Material and Process Synthesis, University of the Witwatersrand
Joubert, Leonie, Ms - Freelance Journalist, Wits University Press
Labuschagne, Lessing - Professor and Director of School of Computing, University of South Africa
Makinde, Oluwole Daniel - Senior Professor: Chair of Post-Graduate Studies, Faculty of Engineering, Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Marais, Barend (Ben) - Associate Professor: Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Stellenbosch
Maree, Jacobus (Kobus) Gideon - Professor: Faculty of Education, University of Pretoria
Meyer, Debra - Professor of Biochemistry, University of Pretoria
North, Delia - Associate Professor and Head of School of Statistics and Actuarial Science, University of KwaZulu-Natal
Pretorius, Laurette - Professor: School of Computing, University of South Africa
Rode, Heinz - Emeritus Professor of Paediatric Surgery, Red Cross Hospital, University of Cape Town
Roodt, Andreas - Outstanding Professor: Department of Chemistry, University of the Free State
Setati, Mamokgethi - Professor of Mathematics Education and Executive Dean: College of Science, Engineering and Technology, University of South Africa
van As, Liesl Lucille - Associate Professor of Zoology and Entomology, University of the Free State
van der Walt, Martie, Dr - Interim Director of TB Epidemiology and Intervention Research Unit, Medical Research Council
van Wilgen, Brian, Dr - Chief Ecologist, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research
Venter, Marietjie - Head Respiratory Virus Unit, National Institute of Communicable Diseases, and Associate Professor: Respiratory and Zoonotic Virus Programme, Department of Medical Virology, University of Pretoria
Xia, Xiahoua - Professor and Director of National Hub for the Postgraduate Programme in Energy Efficiency and Demand Side Management, Department of Electrical, Electronic & Computer Engineering, University of Pretoria

Nominations for Awards in the Categories Researchers for Research Capacity Development

James, Angela, Dr - Lecturer in the School of Science, Mathematics & Technology Education, University of KwaZulu-Natal
Julie, Cyril Professor in Mathematics Education, University of the Western Cape
Makinde, Oluwole Daniel - Senior Professor: Chair of Post-Graduate Studies, Faculty of Engineering, Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Marwala, Tshilidzi - Professor and Executive Dean: Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment, University of Johannesburg
Ramjugernath, Deresh - Professor: SARChi Fluorine Process Engineering and Separation Technology and Professor of Chemical Engineering, University of KwaZulu-Natal
Rey, M E Christine - Professor of Microbiology, School of Molecular and Cell Biology, University of the Witwatersrand

Nominations in the Categories T W Kambule Awards for Black Researchers

Ayo-Yusuf, Olalekan - Associate Professor: Department of Community Dentistry, University of Pretoria
Douglas, Tania - Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering, and Director MRC/UCT Medical Imaging Research Unit, Department of Human Biology, University of Cape Town
Luckay, Robert, Dr - Senior Lecturer: Department of Chemistry & Polymer Science, University of Stellenbosch
Makinde, Oluwole Daniel - Senior Professor: Chair of Post-Graduate Studies, Faculty of Engineering, Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Makunga, Nokwanda P, Dr - Senior Lecturer: Department of Botany and Zoology, University of Stellenbosch
Maphanga, Rapela Regina, Dr - Materials Modelling Centre, University of Limpopo
Marco, Heather J, Dr - Lecturer: Zoology Department, University of Cape Town
Meyer, Debra - Professor of Biochemistry, University of Pretoria
Mohammed, Ashraf, Dr - Head of Department: HIV/AIDS Unit, Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Mohase, Lintle, Dr - Lecturer: Department of Plant Sciences, University of the Free State
Moshokoa, Seithuti - Associate Professor: Department of Mathematical Sciences, University of South Africa
Mphahlele, Malose (Jack) - Professor and Chair of Chemistry: University of South Africa
Nelwamondo, Fulufhelo V - Professor, Senior Research Scientist and Research Group Leader: (Competency Area: Information Security), Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, Pretoria; Post-doctoral Fellow, Harvard University, USA
Setati, Mamokgethi - Professor of Mathematics Education, and Executive Dean: College of Science, Engineering and Technology, University of South Africa

Nominations in the Categories Research for Innovation by Teams or Individuals through Organisations

Biomedical Engineering Research Group (BERG) - Department of Mechanical & Mechatronic Engineering, University of Stellenbosch
Biopad Metagenomics Platform - Department of Microbial, Biochemical and Food Technology, University of the Free State
Centre of Material and Process Synthesis - University of the Witwatersrand
Conroast Project Team, Mintek, Johannesburg
Cyanide Centre Team - Centre of Excellence for Mining Related Services, Mintek, Johannesburg
Family Mathematics & Science Project - Centre for Education Development, University of the Free State
Furnace Control Team - Mintek, Johannesburg
Heapstar Team - Mintek, Johannesburg
OSCAR 4 Team - The South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (NECSA), Pelindaba
Reynders, David, Mr - Pocit Division, Tradebridge Pty Ltd, Johannesburg
SCI-BONO Science Centre - Newtown, Johannesburg
Youth Foundation Programme - Denel Centre for Learning and Development, Denel, Pretoria

Nominations in the Category Communication for Public Awareness

Chinsamy-Turan, Anusuya, - Professor in Zoology: University of Cape Town
Davis, Sharon, Ms - Freelance Writer: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Fish, Derek, Dr - Director: Unizul Science Centre, KwaZulu-Natal
Inglis, Robert, Mr - Maloti Drakensberg Experience, Director of Jive Media, Howick, KwaZulu-Natal and also for the Mission Meerkat Comic Series
Joubert, Leonie, Ms - Freelance Journalist, Wits University Press
Kramer, David - Director: Sci-Bono Discovery Centre, Newtown, Johannesburg
Maree, Jacobus (Kobus) Gideon - Professor: Faculty of Education, University of Pretoria
Muronga, Azwinndini, Dr - Senior Lecturer: Department of Physics, University of Cape Town
Parkington, John, - Professor: Department of Archaeology, Living Landscape Project Clanwilliam, University of Cape Town

The list of finalists will be announced at the beginning of April - watch this space for this exciting news!

Last updated: 25 March 2010

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