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Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering
Learner Development Programme in Space Technology
In Bonnievale, a Global Meteor Network camera—installed as part of an SU outreach project for high schoolers—captured a massive fireball on 11 February 2024. Professor Mahomed identified the 3-second event as a cometary fragment from the...
Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering
In the Spotlight – Shival Indermun – Best Student Paper Award in the Biodevices field
SU doctoral student and junior lecturer Shival Indermun won the Best Student Paper Award at BIOSTEC 2024 in Rome. His research on low-cost sensor gloves for rehabilitation highlights his mission to use engineering to improve lives and...
Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering
PhD candidate, Francois Rozon, publishes a “Feature paper”
Congrats to PhD candidate Francois Rozon! His paper on 2050 renewable energy forecasting was named a "Feature Paper" by Energies, marking it as high-impact research. With 600+ views already, Francois also recently published solar thermal...
Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering
M&M third year students Lindelize and Wouter are enjoying their gap year in Germany
Stellenbosch University students Wouter and Lindelize are halfway through their German exchange! From engineering at HTWG Konstanz to building a race car with the Bodensee Team, they’ve showcased SA culture with bobotie and biltong. Next up...