You are warmly invited to join us as we celebrate the awarding of an Honorary Doctorate in Engineering to Dr Tjaart van der Walt by attending his special guest lecture

Prof Tobi Louw’s inaugural lecture critically examined the integration of machine learning in chemical engineering, while Prof Neill Goosen explored his "accidental" path toward optimizing the food-water-energy nexus through resource recovery and sustainable catalysis.

Bovinille Anye Cho overcame early adversity in Cameroon to become a world-class chemical engineer and Royal Society Fellow, dedicated to pioneering sustainable bioenergy and circular economy innovations for global impact.

Prof Robbie Pott’s inaugural lecture at Stellenbosch University celebrated his promotion to full professor and a decade of innovation in bioprocess engineering, highlighting his dual commitment to developing sustainable industrial technologies and fostering resilience in the next generation of engineers.

Natali van Zijl’s transition from chemical engineering at Stellenbosch to biomedical research at Oxford highlights how industrial modeling skills can be powerfully applied to study human blood flow and brain health. Her journey proves that an engineering foundation offers the versatility to solve complex problems across diverse fields, from mining operations to life-saving medical treatments.

In celebration of World Engineering Day 2025, Stellenbosch University is championing South Africa’s clean energy transition through innovative research into green hydrogen and methane pyrolysis. By converting biogas and organic waste into low-carbon fuel, the SARChI Chair team is developing decentralized solutions to meet global sustainability goals and reduce carbon emissions.

Stellenbosch University graduate Kaden Moonsamy has been named a national finalist for the prestigious Mathews/IPGIP Prize for his "cum laude" project on modeling biohydrogen production. By combining his passions for biology and renewable energy, Kaden developed a predictive Python-based model for sustainable fuel generation, a research path he is now advancing through his Master’s degree.

Stellenbosch University master’s student Thaakira Jabaar won the Best Oral Presentation award at the 2024 Global Congress of Chemical Engineering for her research on developing localized decay factors for paper waste, a vital step toward more accurate greenhouse gas reporting and sustainable waste management in South Africa.

PhD student Cara Haller received the prestigious Young Author Award at the 2024 International Mineral Processing Congress for her research into using organic acids as eco-friendly alternatives for lithium extraction, offering a greener solution to meet the global demand for renewable energy materials.

Stellenbosch University master’s student Zamokuhle Ngcoko is revolutionizing sustainable packaging by developing a nanocomposite coating derived from citrus peels and cellulose waste.