Curriculum Vitae
Professional ​
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I am a chemical engineering graduate and currently a PhD candidate specialising in bioprocess engineering at the University of Cape Town. My research focuses on bioproduct development and particularly the bioprocess development of biopharmaceuticals (probiotics) for the treatment of bacterial vaginosis.
Technical Skills
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Research & Development Bioprocess Development
Lecturing (chemical engineering)
COCO Process Simulator
ASPEN Plus
SciLab
MS Visio
MS Office
Education
PhD Chemical Engineering (current);
University of Cape Town
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Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Chemical Engineering;
University of Cape Town​​
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​National Senior Certificate - With Seven Distinctions, 90% Average;
Potchefstroom High School for Boys​
Languages
Setswana
English
Afrikaans
Sesotho
French (Basic)
Achievements
2019 Member of the UCT Centre for Bioprocess Engineering Research seminar team
2018 Kitchen Representative at UCT Obz Square Residence
2018 Member of UCT Bioprocess Engineering Brewing Club
2018 Secretary General of UCT Engineering Postgraduate Student Council
2016 Head of Academics: University of Cape Town Obz Square Residence
2016 Residence Representative: University of Cape Town Residence Tutors Council
2016 Member of Residence Management Team: University of Cape Town Obz Square Residence
2013 Chairperson and Head Student: University of Cape Town Varietas Residence
2013 Member of Residence Management Team: University of Cape Town Varietas Residence
2013 Member of the University of Cape Town Residence Council
2013 Member of the University of Cape Town Residence Treasurers
2013 Member of the University of Cape Town Residence Committee
2013 Member of the University of Cape Town Student Assembly
2012 Member of the University of Cape Town Varietas Residence Academic Sub-Committee
2011 Member of the Potchefstroom High School for Boys Learners’ Representative Council
2011 Head of Academics Portfolio Potchefstroom High School for Boys
2011 Treasurer for Potchefstroom High School for Boys Learners’ Representative Council
2011 Potchefstroom High School for Boys Dux Scholar
2011 North West Province Top 60 Matriculants - Final Grade 12 Aggregate 90%
2010 National Finalist - Eskom Expo for Young Scientists
2010 Provincial Gold Medallist - Eskom Expo for Young Scientists
2008 National Finalist - Eskom Expo for Young Scientists
2008 Provincial Gold Medallist - Eskom Expo for Young Scientists