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To meet its mandate of improving the quality of life of South Africans, the CSIR relies on its most important asset, its people. The CSIR’s multidisciplinary nature positions the organisation to help solve the increasingly complex problems of our time. This multidisciplinary science, engineering and technology base is made up of individuals who are highly specialised in their respective fields. They are geneticists, virologists, software developers, polymer chemists, applied mathematicians and industrial engineers, just to name a few.
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Naidoo’s current research includes assessing and developing adaptation strategies for plantation and natural forests in southern Africa to deal with projected changes in climate.
Dr Shingirirai Mutanga’s research interests lie in modelling and understanding global commons, with a special focus on water, food, energy ecosystems nexus and climate change.
Thambiran has a PhD from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, with key competencies in air quality and climate change.
Petzer’s areas of work and research include integrated development and spatial planning, urban futures, smart cities, urban policy development and analyses.