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Department of Chemical Engineering
A legacy of innovation: Prof. Izak Nieuwoudt awarded prestigious Doctorate of Engineering
Stellenbosch University has awarded Prof. Izak Nieuwoudt a prestigious Doctorate of Engineering for his 36-year career in separation technology. His innovations in tower internals and molecular design have saved billions in industry costs...
Department of Chemical Engineering
Prof. Christie Dorfling presents inaugural lecture on Hydrometallurgical Extraction
Prof. Christie Dorfling, Chair of Chemical Engineering at Stellenbosch University, delivered his inaugural lecture on April 18, 2024. He detailed his research in hydrometallurgy, focusing on metal recovery from primary and secondary...
Department of Chemical Engineering
Three new lecturing staff join the Department of Chemical Engineering
Stellenbosch University’s Department of Chemical Engineering has welcomed three new faculty members. Naomi Harrisankar de Oliveira focuses on green hydrogen and photocatalysis. Marno Basson specializes in applying machine learning to...
Department of Chemical Engineering
Empowering industry professionals: Successful workshop on Industrial Data Analysis
On 25 March 2024, Profs Tobi Louw and Lidia Auret led a SACAC workshop on exploratory data analysis for industrial processes. The session bridged academia and industry, covering time series data, clustering, and model interpretation.