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MEET OUR RESEARCHERS

Dr Mukovhe Masutha

Head: Research, Strategy and Advisory Service
BA Economic Geography (Wits University)
BSc Honours (Urban Geography, Cities Planning and Development) (Wits)
MSc Local Economic Development (University of Johannesburg)
PhD Education Policy and Management (University of Bath)

Muimeleli Matungwa

Executive Director: Digital Transformation Specialist and Business Process Engineer
BSc Engineering (Wits University)
MSc Engineering (Wits University)
PhD Digital Transformation and Digital Technologies (Candidate) (University of Johannesburg)

Kwanele Ngwenya

Cities Planning and Developmenon
BSc Town and Regional Planning (Wits University)
BSc Honours Town and Regional Planning (Wits University)
MSc Project Management (University of Cape Town).

Dr. Sakhile Hadebe

Social Scientist: Youth and Community Project Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation
BA Political Science (University of Kwazulu Natal)
BA Honours Political Science (University of Kwazulu Natal)
MA Social Sciences (University of Kwazulu Natal
PhD Political Sciences (University of Kwazulu Natal)

Ntsudeni Ndou

BSc in Chemical Engineering (Wits University)
MSc Chemical Engineering (Wits University)

Vuyo Qhwesha

Head: Operations and Financial Sustainability
Bachelor of Accounting Sciences (Wits University))
MSc Finance (Candidate) (Wits University).

Hilton Shivambu

Specialist: Geospatial Intelligence and Analytics
BSc Earth Sciences (University of Venda)
MSc Hydrology and GIS (University of Venda)
Arch GIS Prof (Esri College South Africa)
Google Analytics Certification (Google)

Tshibvumo Sikhwivhilu

Specialist: Energy Engineering and Policy
BSc Electrical Engineering (Wits University)
MBA Renewable Energy (Candidate) (Wits Business Sch

Humbelani Maskhwa

Research Associate: Climate Change and Environmental Consultant
BSc Geological Sciences (Wits University)
BSc Honours (Wits University)
MSc Geological Sciences (Wits University)

Didier Iradukunda

Specialist: Energy Engineering and Policy
BSc Electrical Engineering(Wits University)
MBA Renewable Energy (Wits Business School)
PhD Renewable Energy Engineering (Candidate) (Wits University)

Sandiso Magwaza

Research Associate: Financial Sustainability and Return on Investment Analysis (ROI)
Bachelor of Accounting Sciences (Wits University)
Post-Graduate Diploma in Accountancy

Noni Ngwenya

Social Policy Specialist
BA (Wits University)
BA Hons (Wits University)
MA Social Sciences (Wits University)

MEET OUR RESEARCH ADVISORY BOARD

Professor Abejide Ade Ibijola

Professor of AI, Coding, and Robotics
BSC Theoretical and Applied Computer Science (First Class) (Nasarawa State University)
MSC Computer Science (Distinction) (Federal University of Technology, Akure)
PhD Artificial Intelligence and Applications (Wits University)
Head of the Innovation Lab (University of Johannesburg)

Professor Mikateko Mathebula

Professor of Education
PhD in Engineering Education for Sustainable Development (University of Free State)
Masters in Business Psychology (Universität Bremen, Germany)
Bachelors of Social Studies and Societal Dynamics ( University of Free State)

Lebo Radebe

Data Scientist
Bachelor’s Degree, Double Major Computer Science and Statistics. Minor African Studies. (University of Toronto – University of Trinity)
 Master of Science in Applied Computing (MScAC), Computer Science (Data Science Concentration) (University of Toronto)
PhD Implementation Science (Johns Hopkins University)
Sessional Lecturer: Big Data for Education Managers (University of Bath, UK.

Professor Daphney Mathebula

BSc Mathematics and Statistics ( University of Venda)
BSc Honours Biomathematics (University of Stellenbosch)
MSc Mathematics (University of Stellenbosch)
PhD Mathematical Modelling (University of Venda)g)