RESEARCH POSTS
- 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
- 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
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
Assisted students with tutorials
- Designed and structured research projects.
- Trained students on research methodology.
- Provided constructive feedback on data analysis and reporting
- Introduced project background and advised on relevant literature.
- Advised on research approach and methodology.
- Provided constructive feedback on data analysis and reporting.
- Assisted in course assignment development
- Assisted students with tutorials and assignments
- Planned overall course structure and schedule
- Prepared and delivered course material
- Set and marked appropriate assessments including tests and exams
- Planned and organised course activities
- Coordinated course activities with research groups and supervisors
- Coordinated marking with internal and external examiners
- Planned course structure and schedule
- Prepared and delivered course material
- Set and marked appropriate assessments
- Managed a team of teaching assistants and coordinated their activities
- Assisted students with tutorials and project assignments
INDUSTRY POSTS
Assisted on the development of a sustainability-oriented strategy for the South African textile industry.
Investigated the reduction of contaminant levels in wastewater emissions from a dissolved air flotation plant.