College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science

Mr Jason Botha graduated with a BSc Honours in Computer Science summa cum laude. His honours research focused on the automated detection of spam and poor quality content on the web. A

Mr Siyabonga Dubazana received his Master’s in Science specialising in Pure Mathematics cum laude. Dubazana was always fascinated by abstract concepts and fell in love with Algebra and Topology while pursuing

Ms Shavani Naicker was awarded her Master’s in Science specialising in Applied Mathematics summa cum laude. Naicker attended a Science Career event at UKZN when she was in Grade 11 where

BSc Augmented student Mr Siphiwe Maphalala has graduated, majoring in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science. ‘Before pursuing my studies at UKZN I researched the University thoroughly,’ said Maphalala.  ‘I discovered

Mr Shimon Corcos graduated with a Bachelor of Science Honours in Mathematics summa cum laude, achieving a weighted average of 98.75%! During his matric year, Corcos researched UKZN’s undergraduate programmes. Through

Mr Almahi Mohamed Idris was awarded his Master’s in Biochemistry cum laude for research that explored the potential of traditional Sudanese medicinal plants to treat diabetes and hyperglycaemia. Diabetes affects close to

Forest mammalian community dynamics and human-wildlife interactions in the southern mistbelt forests of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) and the Eastern Cape was the focus of newly-capped Dr Mbalenhle Sosibo’s PhD dissertation. The

Dr Sifiso Gumbi was awarded his doctorate in Microbiology after conducting innovative research that involved examining the potential of indigenous microalgae to produce biofuel as well as treat wastewater; work