Mohammed Raees Ebrahim Dangor

Instruction & Curriculum Design:

• Circuits & Electronics I (2nd Year): Deliver foundational engineering principles to large (300+) undergraduate cohorts.
• Economics of Design (3rd Year): Lecture on the intersection of engineering design, cost analysis, and economic viability.

Research Focus:

• Lead interdisciplinary research in Energy Systems, Development Economics, and Engineering Education, bridging technical innovation with socioeconomic impact.

Supervision & Mentorship:

• MSc Supervision: Guide Masters-level candidates in advanced engineering research.
• Capstone Design (4th Year): Supervise a cohort of ~10 final-year students annually, overseeing complex design projects.
• Capstone Investigation (4th Year): Mentor multiple paired student groups on investigative research projects (e.g., Bilateral Neuromuscular Asymmetry, NFC-powered E-Paper).

Strategic Initiatives & Management:

• Vacation Work Program Director: Founded and manage an annual Dec/Jan vacation work program, creating practical project opportunities for students to gain industry-relevant experience.
• Laboratory Manager: Oversee operations, safety, and resource management for the B-Laboratory.

Committee Service:

• Academic Misconduct Committee: Adjudicate on disciplinary matters to uphold academic integrity.
• Research Innovation Committee: Strategise on improving research and innovation outputs
• Mentored Teaching Community of Practice: Contribute to the development of pedagogical best practices within the school

Programme: Diploma in Electrical Engineering.

Modules Lectured:

• Electrical and Electronic Engineering Design Project (EEDP301)
• Project Management (PMAN301)

Provide specialised engineering consultancy focusing on forensic investigation, product development, technical due diligence, and turnkey renewable energy solutions.

Selected Projects & Engagements:

• Forensic Investigation (Client: Bidvest Renewable Solutions):
  Retained as a third-party expert to investigate catastrophic product failures within the renewable energy division.
  Conducting root-cause analysis on deficient systems and authoring detailed engineering reports used in legal proceedings to determine liability.
• Technical Due Diligence (Client: Jonathan Oppenheimer / Private Investment):
  Led a technical investigation team to evaluate a novel Photovoltaic (PV) technology for a high-net-worth investment portfolio.
  Conducted rigorous performance testing and feasibility analysis to determine technical viability, directly advising the client on the investment decision.
• Technical Project Management (Client: Kold Data):
  Managed a team of student engineers to develop a remote monitoring technology for the cold supply chain.
  Oversaw the project lifecycle to ensure the product met client requirements, successfully advancing the technology to Technology Readiness Level 3 (TRL 3).
• Residential PV Design & Implementation (Dangors Electrical):
  Designed and commissioned turnkey solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage systems (BESS) for residential properties.
  Performed energy audits and load profiles to size systems for optimal ROI and load-shedding resilience.
  Ensured full compliance with South African standards (SANS 10142-1) and managed on-site installation teams.
• Product Design & International Sourcing (Efficient Automation):
  Designed a residential voltage and over-current protection device specifically engineered for the South African loadshedding context.
  Drafted technical specifications and managed the manufacturing process with Chinese suppliers to ensure quality control.

• Strategic Leadership: Served as the Lead Facilitator for Wits University, overseeing the program progression for incoming cohorts through to final-year students for 3 years.
• Curriculum Design: Designed and delivered an engineering educational program, bridging theoretical concepts with practical application.
• Project Management: Managed end-to-end project lifecycles, including technical procurement, resource allocation, and timeline management.
• Supervision: Supervised student engineering projects, providing technical mentorship and ensuring alignment with program objectives.

• Product Engineering: Engineer for the design and development of the proprietary "Centralized Distribution Model," translating technical requirements into a commercial product.
• Strategic Business Development: Conducted market research and authored business plans for product rollout, focusing on identifying competitors and market segments for electrification.
• Field Operations & Technical Implementation: Managed and executed on-site market and field trials, personally installing systems for clients to validate technical performance and user experience.
• Stakeholder Management: Cultivated and maintained strategic relationships with suppliers and clients, securing supply chains and opening new sales channels.
• Community Engagement: Led community engagement initiatives to assess energy needs and ensure product-market fit within target demographics.
• Capital Raising & Strategic Tendering: Secured seed funding by winning the Wits Vice-Chancellor's Award and authored technical tender applications to expand the company's project pipeline.