| Prof Conrad Matthee: eco-friendly and effective shark barrier as alternative for shark nets | 20/05/2013 |
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What led to the research? A research team under the study guidance of Prof Conrad Matthee established that certain shark species, such as the Zambezi shark in KwaZulu-Natal, are sensitive to magnetic fields, while others, particularly the great white shark in the Cape waters, do not like kelp at all. |
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| Prof. Faadiel Essop: The metabolic syndrome’s connection with diabetes, heart disease and anti-retroviral treatment of HIV/AIDS. | 02/04/2013 |
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In 2007 Professor Faadiel Essop started the Cardio-Metabolic Research Group (CMRG) at the Department of Physiological Sciences at Stellenbosch University to research the underlying mechanisms driving the onset of the metabolic syndrome in Southern Africa, type 2 diabetes and its linkage to heart disease. |
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| Professor Herman Steyn: Control systems for small satellites | 12/06/2012 |
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The research of Professor Herman Steyn focuses on the development of algorithms and products (such as sensors and actuators) to enable the control of small earth satellites, ranging in size from 1kg CubeSats to 500kg mini satellites. As an example, all the sensors, algorithms and actuators for SumbandilaSat, South Africa’s second remote sensing microsatellite, were originally developed at Stellenbosch University’s (SU) Electronic Systems Laboratory (ESL), under the leadership of Prof. Steyn. |
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| Prof. Danie Brink: Aquaculture | 14/11/2011 |
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Professor Danie Brink is head of the Aquaculture Division in the Department of Genetics at Stellenbosch University. The Aquaculture Division has established a number of aquaculture pilot projects along the southern African coastline where a variety of indigenous fish – such as abalone, yellowtail, cob, oysters and mussels – are cultivated. In addition, the unit focuses on the development of artificial food sources for cultivated fish and the accelerated domestication of fish via genetic techniques such as selective breeding. |
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| Professor Chris Aldrich: Process automation | 01/08/2011 |
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The research of Professor Chris Aldrich focuses on process automation and, more specifically, on the development of fault diagnostic systems. Fault diagnostic systems are used to detect faults, novelties and deviations in complex systems, and are capable of notifying the system operator of a fault or anomaly as soon as it is detected. |
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| Doctor Hanno Reuter: Performance evaluation of industrial cooling systems and thermal power plants | 22/06/2011 |
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The research of Dr Hanno Reuter focuses on the performance enhancement and optimisation of industrial cooling systems. Dr Reuter uses computational fluid dynamics and experiments to develop sophisticated models and improved technology to optimise the cooling process by improving water distribution systems, air flow patterns, heat exchangers and design configurations, among other factors. |
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| Doctor Stephen Pelly: Medicinal chemistry | 11/05/2011 |
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The research of Dr Stephen Pelly focuses on the area of medicinal chemistry which involves the design and synthesis of new drug entities that target specific diseases. |
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| Professor Thomas Jones: Computer control systems | 11/05/2011 |
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Professor Thomas Jones is the leader of a group of six researchers and approximately 30 postgraduate students who are studying the use of imbedded controllers to automate the control of dynamic systems, such as unmanned aircraft. By means of the imbedded controllers, aircraft can be taught to take off, land, fly from one destination to another, and handle complications along the way by themselves. |
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| Professor Louw Hoffman: Meat Science | 03/05/2011 |
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The research of Professor Louw Hoffman focuses on every stage of the meat industry, from “gate to plate”. His studies focus on the living conditions of animals prior to slaughter, the manner in which they are slaughtered, methods of preservation and the nutritional value of the resulting meat. His research extends to traditionally farmed species, poultry, aquaculture (fish) and exotic meats, an area in which he is regarded as a world leader. |
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| Professor Peter Mallon: Polymer Science | 18/04/2011 |
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The research of Professor Peter Mallon focuses on the creation and analysis of polymer materials with complex morphologies. Morphology refers to the solid state structure of the polymer, which determines its physical properties, and hence its potential applications. |
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