Nolwazi Zitha

• Providing a friendly, welcoming library environment.
• Helping library users to access digital services and resources.

Assisting students in performing complex pharmaceutical chemistry laboratory techniques:

• Organic synthesis techniques
• Reflux and distillation
• Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC)
• UV-Vis spectroscopy
• FTIR spectroscopy
• Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) analysis
• Melting point determination
• pH measurements
• Solution preparation and dilution techniques
• Crystallization and recrystallization

• Conducting group fitness classes, motivating participants and fostering a supportive environment to achieve collective fitness goals.

• Provided guidance and support to students during hands-on laboratory exercises to enhance their practical skills.

Synthesis and Characterization of Sn(IV) Chlorins as a photosynthesizer in Photodynamic Antimicrobial Chemotherapy.

• Synthesized Chlorins and metallated them with Sn(IV) metal.
• Evaluated singlet oxygen generation and fluorescence quantum yields.
• Performed triplet state lifetime measurements.
• Characterized the compounds using UV-Vis, FTIR, Mass spectrometry, and NMR Spectroscopy.
• Evaluated photodynamic antimicrobial activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.

• Organized and supervised extracurricular activities and events to foster community engagement among residents.
• Provided mentorship and support to students, addressing their concerns and promoting personal development.