Gomotsegang Molelekwa

PhD Funding Opportunity: BIO-NEXUS Project at Tshwane University of Technology . This funded PhD project focuses on chemistry , chemical engineering , and environmental science , with related interests in materials science and sustainability. The project title is Data-driven optimisation of integrated engineered biochars in Sub-Saharan Africa for sustainable energy, food, water and health nexus . The research addresses urgent challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa, including poverty, food security, water access, energy, and health. The core idea is to investigate engineered biochar made from plant waste as a sustainable solution that can support multiple development goals at once. As a PhD student, you may conduct lab experiments to synthesize and optimize biochar and biochar-infused nanocomposites, apply biochar for water purification, food production, and energy, and assess commercial biochar technologies, carbon neutrality, and economic and health impacts. The project also includes data modeling, interviews, and meta-analysis to optimize applications for the Sub-Saharan Africa context. Eligibility: Applicants should hold a Master’s degree and have a strong Chemistry background . The post does not mention a deadline. How to apply: Contact Prof. Gomotsegang Molelekwa at [email protected] for more information and application instructions. The poster also invites interested candidates to inbox them for details. Focus countries: South Africa, Ghana, and Kenya.

PhD funding opportunity at Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) for candidates interested in Chemistry , Chemical Engineering , and Environmental Science . The project is part of the BIO-NEXUS initiative and focuses on innovative research on engineered biochar for water purification , food production , and sustainable energy in Sub-Saharan Africa . Applicants should hold a Master's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field. The post explicitly states that a strong understanding of Chemistry is mandatory . Funding is mentioned, but the post does not provide a stipend amount, tuition coverage, or other financial details. For enquiries, contact Prof. Gomotsegang Molelekwa at [email protected] . A WhatsApp contact is also provided for Khutso Mokoena at 082 963 5127 . No deadline or formal application link is included in the post.