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University of PretoriaLecturer
Jul. 2024
University of KwaZulu-NatalScientific Writer and Editor
Aug. 2022 - Feb. 2023
Alma Mater International SchoolChemistry Teacher
Jun. 2022 - Jun. 2024
The N.E.R.D.Y TutorAcademic Specialist
Mar. 2022 - Jun. 2022South Africa
University of KwaZulu-NatalResearch Associate
Aug. 2021 - Feb. 2022Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Self EmployedFounder of Pen2Paper Edits
Jan. 2020South Africa
University of KwaZulu-NatalPost-Doctoral Fellow
Jul. 2016 - Jul. 2019Durban Area, South AfricaThe first 6 months of this experience I worked in the Computational Chemistry lab within Pharmacy and Pharmacology. During this tenure I supervised and mentored PhD and MSc students in the molecular modelling and drug design. I carried out research activities according to an outlined project plan designed by myself adhering to tight deadlines and maintaining postgraduate and supervisor satisfaction. My duties also included analysing papers and checking data accuracy before publishing research article as well as volunteering as an invited reviewer. I was privileged to have the opportunity of being an Adhoc lecturer during my first six months teaching Pharmaceutical Chemistry at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, lecturing to 1st year students (module PHRM142). In this role I was responsible for preparing & administering assessments and standardised tests to evaluate student progress. In the latter 2.5 years I worked with Dr Parvesh Singh in the School of Chemistry and Physics, UKZN. • Supervised and mentored PhD and MSc students. • Designed, managed and implemented projects, using a wide range of research methodologies: molecular dynamics simulation (Amber 12/14 software), Autodock and LigandScout (ligand-based and structure-based screening for drug development). • Developed and managed research outputs, such as publications, maintaining international collaborations and conceptualising project proposals to gain financial support. • Held regular meetings with project leads to obtain an understanding of project progress, issues and other developments.
University of KwaZulu-NatalAdhoc Lecturer
Jan. 2015 - Dec. 2015Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South AfricaTopic: Pharmaceutical Chemistry, lectured to 1st year and 3rd year students. • Helped students understand topics by initiating and moderating classroom discussions. • Met with students to understand educational desires, identify current issues and provide advice on academic, career and vocational plans. • Delivered high-quality instruction to more than 108 students during the two semesters. • Wrote grant proposals to gain funding for further research, bringing in R110 000 in the current year which was awarded based on completion and proof of research outcomes. • Created successful lesson plans with group projects and student participation activities to enhance lectures. • Met course and department instructional goals by integrating key competencies into lesson plans.
Durban University of TechnologyLecturer in Chemistry
Jan. 2013 - Dec. 2013Durban Area, South AfricaLectured to first year and Btech levels. • Course coordinator for the extended curriculum programme (ECP). • Organised weekly student meetings to discuss educational progression and development opportunities. • Planned and created creative assignments such as peer-orientated Q&A and short research presentations, improving student's knowledge in chemistry. • Monitored student progression through experiments, mock exams and assessments, providing training and individual support to students. • Increased class motivation by conducting engaging and interactive chemistry experiments such as making soap. • Utilised curriculum reflecting diverse educational, cultural and linguistic backgrounds of students which served to challenge students to move beyond innate socio-cultural biases.
University of KwaZulu-NatalResearch Assistant
Jun. 2009 - Aug. 2009Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South AfricaWorked under the guidance of Prof Holger Friedrich (Heterogeneous and Homogeneous catalysis). • Provided day-to-day professional support to my assigned PhD mentor through monitoring of the reactor and analysis using gas chromatography as well as other techniques, contributing to overall team efficiency. • Employed knowledge of heterogenous catalysis to determine catalytic combustion efficiency, contributing to product and catalytic longevity data collection.
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