Gugu Kubheka
Postdoctoral Fellow
Menlopark,Gauteng
Summary
I am a passionate postdoctoral researcher with one year research experience in an analytical chemistry laboratory, more than seven years of conducting research in a nanotechnology laboratory, and two years of laboratory managerial experience. I have supervised third-year interns, mentored honours and MSc students, and taught chemistry and maths to undergraduate students through tutoring and demonstration. I have more than ten publications in peer-reviewed journals, two of which I have presented international and two in local conferences. I have conducted successful published research projects in international institutions such as Shinshu University (Ueda, Japan), Nanjing University (China), and the Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing at BAM (Berlin, Germany). I am currently looking for an opportunity to further my career in an academic environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
University of Pretoria
Pretoria, Gauteng
08.2020 - Current
- conducting research on the synthesis of novel organic molecules and nanomaterials for the detection and adsorption of toxic organic pollutants in water treatment applications.
- Co-authored a publication in Water and Environment Journal 2021 and presented this work at the 2nd postdoctoral research conference of Southern Africa
- Assisted teaching and instructing 3rd year analytical chemistry practicals
Science and Mathematics Teacher
Vukasekusile High School
Estcourt, KwaZulu Natal
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Demonstrated willingness to accept feedback and make corrections based on advice from peers, parents and principal.
Student Supervision and Mentorship
Rhodes University
Makhanda, Eastern Cape
02.2013 - 11.2018
- Design, supervise and assess a 6 months project for the 3rd year students.
- Mentor and assist honours and master’s students with their projects designed by the
supervisors. - Assist in report writing and PowerPoint presentation preparation.
Laboratory Manager
Rhodes University
Makhanda, Eastern Cape
06.2016 - 06.2018
- Conduct laboratory meetings and assign duties.
- Enforce laboratory safety and regulations, laboratory troubleshooting, creation and managing of chemical inventory.
- Kept laboratory in compliance with applicable guidelines and laws.
Education
Ph.D. - Chemistry
Rhodes University
Makhanda, Eastern Cape 03.2016 - 04.2020
Master of Science - Chemistry
Rhodes University
Makhanda, Eastern Cape 02.2014 - 11.2015
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Rhodes University
Makhanda, Eastern Cape 02.2008 - 11.2013
Skills
Research and development
undefinedTimeline
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
University of Pretoria
08.2020 - Current
Science and Mathematics Teacher
Vukasekusile High School
08.2019 - 12.2019
Laboratory Manager
Rhodes University
06.2016 - 06.2018
Ph.D. - Chemistry
Rhodes University
03.2016 - 04.2020
Master of Science - Chemistry
Rhodes University
02.2014 - 11.2015
Student Supervision and Mentorship
Rhodes University
02.2013 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Rhodes University
02.2008 - 11.2013
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