Dominique Gouveia
Cape Town
Summary
Lecturer and researcher with a PhD in Experimental Condensed Matter Physics and an MSc in Electrical Engineering. Extensive teaching experience across Physics and Electrical Engineering departments, covering courses from introductory to honours levels. Expertise includes electronics, RF and microwave engineering, digital systems, and low-temperature experimental physics. Committed to delivering high-quality education and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration while mentoring students at various academic stages.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
URC Postdoctoral Research Fellow
University Of Cape Town
05.2025 - Current
- Development of low-cost PET detector technology through the enhancement of ceramic and plastic scintillators with high-Z nanocrystals, improving light output, timing response, and gamma-ray detection efficiency. Aimed at enabling affordable PET imaging solutions for cancer, cardiovascular, neurological, and metabolic diagnostics in low-resource regions.
- Temporary Lecturer – Semiconductor Physics (Second-Year Electrical Engineering Students): Deliver lectures and tutorials on semiconductor physics, design and assess course materials, and provide academic support to enhance student understanding and engagement.
Lecturer (Independent Contractor)
Eduvos (Information Technology Department)
10.2024 - Current
- Lecturer of Digital Electronics and Microcontrollers, Linear Algebra with Applications, Mobile Computing and Programmable Logic Controller to undergraduate students.
- Lecturer of Digital Image Processing and Multi-agent Systems to Honours students.
- Course Moderator for all the above courses, overseeing curriculum delivery, assessment standards, and academic quality assurance.
Data Analyst
Energy Partners
01.2024 - 02.2025
- Collected, cleaned, organised, and input information into databases for storage.
- Developed SQL queries to obtain complex data from tables in on-site and remote databases.
- Implemented exploratory data analysis (EDA) to understand the dataset.
- Interpreted and reported data for decision-making.
- Analysed large datasets to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for business improvements.
- Streamlined data collection methodologies, reducing time spent on data entry, and increasing data quality.
- Designed and implemented dashboards and reports to visualise data for easy interpretation by non-technical users.
- Prepared detailed reports summarising findings from data analyses, highlighting key recommendations for strategic planning.
Lecturer (Temporary)
University of Cape Town (Elec Eng & Physics)
01.2021 - 10.2023
- Led the fouth-year RF and Microwave Devices and Circuits course, encompassing responsibilities such as teaching, course administration, and supervision of tutors.
- Supervised four third-year undergraduate students in their third-year projects.
- Taught the Electromagnetic and the Wireless Communication course as a teaching assistant for two years.
- Head tutor for second year labs in the Department of Physics.
- Lectured Vibrations and Waves Physics at first year level.
- Planned and developed homework assignments based on lessons taught, and student development required.
- Developed tests and materials to assess and promote student learning objectives.
- Selected innovative teaching methods to deliver course content.
- Created presentations to deliver lecture material in classroom and online learning environments.
Doctoral Lab Manager
University of Cape Town (Nanoelectronics Lab)
01.2021 - 06.2023
- Managed the operation and maintenance of a 10 mK cryogen-free dilution refrigerator and a 10 K LakeShore Hall measurement system.
- Conducted experiments using low-noise instruments, including the model 6430 Sub-Femtoamp Remote SourceMeter and Lock-in Amplifier.
- Investigated Single-Electron Pumps in GaAs/AlGaAs Heterostructures.
- Provided training to PhD, MSc, and undergraduate students on operating laboratory instrumentation.
Microwave Engineer
University of Cape Town (Radar and Remote Group)
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Designed, simulated, fabricated, and characterized microwave filters in the L and X frequency bands for the Front End of the NeXtRAD multi-static radar system.
- Utilized high-frequency network and spectrum analyzers in the microwave lab.
- Employed various Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software for Electromagnetic simulation, including CST Studio Suite, HFSS, Sonnet, Microwave Office, Feko, and ADS.
Education
Diploma in Data Science - Data Science & AI
Red & Yellow (Le Wagon)
Cape Town2023
Doctor of Philosophy - Physics
University of Cape Town
2021
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering
University of Cape Town
2017
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
University of Cape Town
2014
Skills
Lab & Experimental Techniques:
cryogenics, electronics testing, RF measurements
Instrumentation & Hardware:
Oscilloscopes, signal generators, spectrum & Network analyzers, vacuum systems, AWGs
Simulation & Modeling:
COMSOL Multiphysics, LTspice, ADS, HFSS, CST Studio Suite,
Programming & Data Analysis:
Python, MATLAB, R, LabVIEW, SQL, HTML
Software & Tools:
Microsoft Office Suite, LaTeX, Origin, Git/GitHub, Jupyter Notebooks
Additional Information
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominique-gouveia-3025405a/
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=d2ASxMMAAAAJ&hl=en
https://www.youtube.com/@dominiquefragosa9113/videos
General Skills
- Problem-solving
- Research & Analysis
- Academic Writing & Communication
- Teaching & Mentorship
- Project & Lab Management
- Collaboration & Leadership
- Professional Development
Languages
English, Portuguese
First Language
Afrikaans
Elementary
A2
Xhosa
Beginner
A1
Certification
- Data Science and AI Training Certified (2023)
- IBM CD0131EN: Git and GitHub Basics Certified (2025)
Hobbies and interests
Reading, Fishing, Capoeira, Artificial Intelligence, Microwave Engineering
PROJECTS
- Solar PV Forecaster:
Developed a predictive model to predict the output power yield of a solar panel in the absence of load-shedding.
References
- Associate Professor Mark Blumenthal - Doctoral Supervisor Head of Nanoelectronics Group (Physics), University of Cape Town Email: mark.blumenthal@uct.ac.za; Tel: +27 (021) 650 3347
- Associate Professor Riana Geschke - Masters Supervisor Research Scientist, Fraunhofer Institute for High-Frequency Physics and Radar Techniques (FHR), Millimeter-wave Radar and High-Frequency Sensors, Email: rianageschke@gmail.com
- Associate Professor Steve Peterson - Head of Department , University of Cape Town Email: steve.peterson@uct.ac.za; Tel: +27 (021) 650 2377
Publications
- Blumenthal, M. D., Mahony, D., Ahmad, S., Gouveia, D., Howe, H., Beere, H. E., ... & Pepper, M. (2023). Multiple electron pumping. EPJ Quantum Technology, 10(1), 46.
- Rajan, Z. S. H. S., Binninger, T., Gouveia, D., Blumenthal, M., Susac, D., & Mohamed, R. (2023). Understanding the Role of Electronic Interactions in Oxide–Supported Iridium Oxide Catalysts for the Oxygen Evolution Reaction. I01F-2095.
- Ntolosi, Y., Peterson, S., Blumenthal, M., & Gouveia, D. (2023). Nuclear Orientation Thermometer for the UCT Dilution Refrigerator. South African Institute of Physics (SAIP). Under Review.
- Ntolosi, Y., Peterson, S., Blumenthal, M., & Gouveia, D. (2023). Developing a Nuclear Orientation Thermometer for the UCT Dilution Refrigerator. South African Institute of Physics (SAIP). Under Review.
Timeline
URC Postdoctoral Research Fellow
University Of Cape Town
05.2025 - Current
Lecturer (Independent Contractor)
Eduvos (Information Technology Department)
10.2024 - Current
Data Analyst
Energy Partners
01.2024 - 02.2025
Lecturer (Temporary)
University of Cape Town (Elec Eng & Physics)
01.2021 - 10.2023
Doctoral Lab Manager
University of Cape Town (Nanoelectronics Lab)
01.2021 - 06.2023
Microwave Engineer
University of Cape Town (Radar and Remote Group)
01.2014 - 01.2017
Diploma in Data Science - Data Science & AI
Red & Yellow (Le Wagon)
Doctor of Philosophy - Physics
University of Cape Town
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering
University of Cape Town
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
University of Cape Town