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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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Van Schoor’s area of interest lies in using geophysical methods to solve a wide range of problems in mining and groundwater studies.
Dr Audouin’s research interests lie in the spheres of sustainability science, environmental management and the green economy. She particularly enjoys integrating the knowledge and views from a variety of stakeholders as well as academic disciplines to develop sustainability frameworks and strategies that inform government and private sector decision-making.
Expertise: Sustainability science, environmental management and stakeholder facilitation
Tlotleng’s research interests focus on laser materials processing using powder-blown and 3D printing. The main focus is on functional graded materials and metal matrixes. He is also looking into the development of titanium aluminide alloys for material synthesis and their applications.
Dlamini’s research focuses on information and cyber security analytics, detection and prevention of adversarial artificial intelligence and machine learning attacks, design of future-proof and zero-trust cybersecurity architectures, detection of digital deception, and fourth industrial revolution security.