RESEARCH POSTS

2023 – present | University of Bordeaux | Postdoctoral Researcher
  • Transensus LCA – developing a baseline for a European-wide harmonised, commonly accepted and applied single life cycle assessment (LCA) approach for a zero-emission road transport system.
    • Development of guidelines for the life cycle assessment of zero-emission vehicles

This research is funded by the European Union

  • EIT ALCASIM: advanced simulation program
    • Development and delivering of course material on the use of LCA in the sustainability of batteries

This research is funded by EIT Raw Materials which is cofounded by the European Union

  • SOPAM – Develop biodegradable mulching solutions for market gardening
    • Conducting a comparative life cycle assessment of agricultural film mulches

General Duties

  • Conduct administrative duties related to the projects
  • Conduct and manage research including contributing to the design and execution of projects e.g. timetabling and meeting project milestones; participating in regular discussions with collaborative partners.
  • Write and review research results for publication in peer-reviewed academic literature
  • Assist in the supervision of 2 masters and 2 PhD students
2020 – 2023 | University of the Western Cape | Postdoctoral Research Fellow
  • Value chain analysis of organic waste and e-waste value chains
    • Investigating job opportunities in organic waste and e-waste value chains
    • Exploring opportunities for growth in the organic waste and e-waste value chains

This research is funded by the Waste Research Development and Innovation (RDI) Roadmap, a Government initiative aimed at supporting South Africa’s transition to a circular economy

  • Investigating diaper usage in the Kruger to Canyon Biosphere
    • Performing a Life Cycle Assessment of diapers in a rural region

This research is funded by the Waste Research Development and Innovation (RDI) Roadmap, a Government initiative aimed at supporting South Africa’s transition to a circular economy

  • Investigating diaper disposal in Samora Machel Township

This research was funded by Kimberly-Clark.

General Duties

  • Conduct administrative duties related to the projects
  • Conduct and manage research including contributing to the design and execution of projects e.g. timetabling and meeting project milestones; participating in regular discussions with collaborative partners.
  • Write and review research results for publication in peer-reviewed academic literature
2019 – 2020 | Massey University | Visiting PhD Fellow
  • Investigated the distribution of litter along the coastline in relation to the Manawatu River estuary

  • Conducted a material flow analysis of plastic waste flows from Palmerston North

  • Analyzed the distribution of plastic debris along the New Zealand north island coastline

    This research was funded by the Association of Commonwealth Universities Blue Charter Fellowship.

TEACHING POSTS

2019 | University of Cape Town | Teaching Assistant – Industrial ecology
  • Assisted students with tutorials

2018-219 | University of Cape Town | Supervisor – Third year undergraduate research projects
  • Designed and structured research projects.
  • Trained students on research methodology.
  • Provided constructive feedback on data analysis and reporting
2018 | University of Cape Town | Supervisor – Final year undergraduate research project
  • Introduced project background and advised on relevant literature.
  • Advised on research approach and methodology.
  • Provided constructive feedback on data analysis and reporting.
2016-2018 | University of Cape Town | Teaching Assistant – Life cycle assessment
  • Assisted in course assignment development
  • Assisted students with tutorials and assignments
2017 | University of Cape Town | Lecturer – First year chemical engineering
  • Planned overall course structure and schedule
  • Prepared and delivered course material
  • Set and marked appropriate assessments including tests and exams
2017 | University of Cape Town | Senior Teaching Assistant – Final year undergraduate research project
  • Planned and organised course activities
  • Coordinated course activities with research groups and supervisors
  • Coordinated marking with internal and external examiners
2015 – 2016, 2019 | University of Cape Town | Assistant Lecturer – First year chemical engineering
  • Planned course structure and schedule
  • Prepared and delivered course material
  • Set and marked appropriate assessments
2015-2016 | University of Cape Town | Senior Teaching Assistant – First year chemical engineering
  • Managed a team of teaching assistants and coordinated their activities
  • Assisted students with tutorials and project assignments

INDUSTRY POSTS

2014 | The Green House - Intern
  • Assisted on the development of a sustainability-oriented strategy for the South African textile industry.

2012-2013 | Unilever Zimbabwe - Intern
  • Investigated the reduction of contaminant levels in wastewater emissions from a dissolved air flotation plant.