Kabelo Eulanda Mkhanda

• Worked on solving real scientific and engineering tasks under guidance of leading experts and obtained a certificate of completion.
• Extracting raw data from conducted RBS, ERDA and PIXI experiments
• Data analysis for PIXI and ERDA experiments
• Interpretation and presentation of data

• Assisted first-year students with discipline knowledge to increase university acceptance.
• Applied different teaching techniques to improve student grades, build test skills and foster classroom confidence.
• Provided academic assistance to students with subject-specific problems and questions to improve student academic achievement.
• Demonstrated reliability by attending scheduled sessions and communicating in advance of cancellations.

• Prepared samples such as silicon for Particle Induced X-ray Emission (PIXE) and Rutherford-Backscattering Spectroscopy (RBS) Detectors.

• Determined composition, concentration and distribution of various elements in samples.
• Used software's like Gupixwin for fitting PIXE spectra from thin, thick, intermediate and layered specimens obtained.
• Prepared scientific project presentations and compiled reports based on results obtained.

• Acquired training on Non-Destructive (NDT) techniques such as Ultrasonic Testing, Magnetic Particle Testing, Eddy Current Testing, Radiographic and radiation safety testing.

• Setting up and calibrated NDT equipment.

• Conducted rigorous tests on structures and materials using non-destructive techniques.

• Identified structural and material defects.

• Interpreted test results, completed test reports, and presenting findings.

• Determined ways to strengthen, combine, or develop materials to use in products and applications.

• Assisted first-time students in all aspects of registration.
• Greeted students in with friendliness and professionalism.
• Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of registration process.
• Developed and maintained filing systems to facilitate easy access to information.