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Kalenga Pierre Mubiayi

Professor

University of Witwatersrand

South Africa

Biography

Dr Pierre Kalenga Mubiayi got his MSc and PhD degrees from University of Witwatersrand, South Africa. His research experience ensued through Postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Witwatersrand, University of Zululand, then Vaal University of Technology. Interactions with fellow scientists and industries locally and internationally are necessary for enhancing his research and for manufacturing products in line with cutting edge technology. International collaborations have been made through local and international conferences, as well as long terms research visits at CTI in Brazil, at Italian Institute of Technology in Italy, and at the University of Michigan in USA.

Pierre is currently a senior Lecturer in the School of Chemistry at the University of Witwatersrand. His research interests focus on nanocrystalline materials such as perovskites, chalcogenides, and their composites. Typical materials sought include those that are based on earth abundant and environmentally friendly elements. Their properties are tuned to suit various applications including solar cells, water treatments and can be used as support in other areas. Pierre supervises several postgraduate student’s research projects yearly. He lectures Materials Science and General Chemistry courses to undergraduate students.

Several awards have been obtained: URC-Medium equipment funds, LEAP-RE grant, TIA grants for Nanocrystal- based solar panel, NRF Thuthuka grant, ESKOM TESP, FRC Startup Research funds, Green Economy Postdoctoral Fellowship, etc.

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