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Two professors deliver inaugural lectures in chemical engineering
Prof Tobi Louw – A critique on the application of machine learning in chemical engineering
In his lecture, A critique on the application of machine learning in...
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Alumni series: Engineering change – The inspirational journey of Bovinille Anye Cho
Bovinille’s journey into the world of chemical engineering began in a small rural town in the Southwest Region of Cameroon. Raised by his widowed mother after...
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Prof Robbie Pott delivers inaugural lecture: From laboratory to lecture hall – growing bioprocesses and graduates
The Department of Chemical Engineering at Stellenbosch University recently celebrated a major milestone in the academic career of Prof Robbie Pott, who...
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Alumni series with Natali van Zijl: From process plants to the human brain — Unlocking the potential of a Chemical Engineering degree
When Natali van Zijl began her journey at Stellenbosch University (SU) in 2015, she couldn’t have predicted that her path in chemical engineering would...
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Recognising World Engineering Day 2025: Advancing green hydrogen research for a sustainable future
World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development (WED) is celebrated annually on 4 March as an official UNESCO International Day, proclaimed in 2019 following...
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Engineering excellence: Kaden Moonsamy named finalist for Mathews/IPGIP Final-Year Project Prize
Kaden Moonsamy, a 2024 Stellenbosch University BEng Chemical Engineering graduate (cum laude), has recently been named a national finalist for the Mathews/IPGIP...
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Thaakira Jabaar wins ‘Best Oral Presentation’ at GCCE2024
Thaakira Jabaar, a master’s student in the Department of Chemical Engineering, received the award for Best Oral Presentation at the Global Congress of Chemical...
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Cara Haller wins Young Author Award at XXXI International Mineral Processing Congress
Cara Haller was recognised with a prestigious Young Author Award at the XXXI International Mineral Processing Congress (IMPC), held from 29 September to 3...
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Chemical Engineering Postgraduate Series: Developing a biodegradable nanocomposite coating for fibre-based packaging
As the global demand for sustainable packaging solutions rises, innovations in biodegradable and intelligent packaging have become essential. Zamokuhle Ngcoko...
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Chemical Engineering Postgraduate Series: Preparation and performance evaluation of bio-based cryogels for micronutrient and bioactive compound encapsulation and sustained release
Master’s student Coleman Khupe from the Department of Chemical Engineering at Stellenbosch University is conducting research on the preparation and performance...
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Chemical Engineering Postgraduate Series: Steam explosion of lignocellulose for coal-fines briquetting binder production
Wicus van der Westhuizen, a PhD student in Bioresource Engineering at the Department of Chemical Engineering at Stellenbosch University, is exploring the...
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Chemical Engineering Postgraduate Series: Valorising waste paper through bioethanol fermentation and anaerobic digestion
Juliana Naudé, a master’s student in Bioresource Engineering at the Department of Chemical Engineering at Stellenbosch University, is conducting research on the...
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Chemical Engineering Postgraduate Series: Bioethanol production from food waste fermentation
As South Africa introduces stricter waste management regulations, innovative solutions for managing food waste are increasingly important. In 2019, legislation...
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Chemical Engineering Postgraduate Series: Enhancing wastewater treatment efficiency through advanced modelling techniques
Ruan van den Berg, a master’s student in the Machine Learning research group at the Department of Chemical Engineering at Stellenbosch University, is conducting...
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Chemical Engineering Postgraduate Series: Optimising the underground mine cooling operation
Deep-level mining in South Africa is a highly energy-intensive operation, with the cooling of underground environments being one of the most significant...
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Prof. Yoichi Hoshimoto presents on sustainable hydrogen production at SAJU Forum
Prof. Yoichi Hoshimoto, an associate professor from Osaka University, Japan, recently attended the 6th South African Japan Universities (SAJU) Forum. During...
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Buongiorno Italy! Wessel Horak presents at IFAC SafeProcess 2024
Wessel Horak, a PhD candidate in the Machine Learning Research Group, is currently attending the IFAC SafeProcess Symposium in Ferrara, Italy, where he will be...
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A legacy of innovation: Prof. Izak Nieuwoudt awarded prestigious Doctorate of Engineering
Prof. Izak Nieuwoudt, an extraordinary professor affiliated with the Department of Chemical Engineering, has recently been honoured with the prestigious...
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Promising SA-first solution to convert paper sludge, food and textile waste into bioethanol
A pioneering solution has been developed to convert cellulose fibre-rich waste from pulp and paper mill operations into ethanol using a specialised fermentation...