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Professor Janine, Adams |
DSI/NRF Research Chair: Shallow Water Ecosystems
Deputy Director: Institute for Coastal and Marine Research
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Response of blue carbon ecosystems (mangroves, seagrass, salt marsh) to climate change, Coastal Ecology, Estuary management, water quality monitoring, ecosystem health assessments |
janine.adams@mandela.ac.za |
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Professor Mike, Roberts |
UK-SA Bilateral Research Chair: Ocean Science & Marine Food Security |
Marine ecosystem science & oceanography, Climate change impacts on marine systems, Food security & fisheries systems, End-to-end ecosystem & socio-economic modelling, Western Indian Ocean upwelling systems research, Ocean governance & science–policy integration |
mike.roberts@mandela.ac.za |
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Professor Patrick, Vrancken |
DSI-NRF South African Research Chair in Law of the Sea and Development in Africa |
International law of the sea (with a focus on State Ocean jurisdiction, the African maritime domain and South Africa) |
patrick.vrancken@mandela.ac.za |
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Professor Mandy, Lombard |
Research Associate: Institute for Coastal and Marine Research |
Marine spatial planning (MSP) and ecosystem-based marine management, Spatial and temporal distribution of marine biodiversity (coastal, benthic and pelagic systems), Marine ecosystem services and natural capital accounting, Baseline biodiversity data collation and marine conservation planning, Predictive spatial modelling of environmental and human-driven marine change, Application of spatial models to policy, marine governance and management frameworks |
mandy.lombard@mandela.ac.za |
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Professor Rose, Boswell |
DSI-NRF South African Research Chair in Ocean Cultures and Heritage |
Ocean cultures and heritage in Africa and the Global South; intangible cultural heritage, including oral traditions, maritime knowledge, and cultural practices; sensory ethnography and qualitative research methodologies; human–ocean relationships and coastal community livelihoods; the cultural dimensions of ocean governance and marine policy; biocultural heritage and the integration of cultural values into ocean management; decolonial approaches to heritage, knowledge production, and sustainability; social and restorative justice; identity, memory, belonging, and place-making in coastal societies; Indigenous and local knowledge systems in environmental governance; heritage-led approaches to climate adaptation and resilience; cultural ecosystem services and sustainable development; community engagement and participatory research; cultural heritage policy, management, and conservation planning; and the intersections between heritage, environmental change, and blue economy initiatives. Particular focus on African and Indian Ocean coastal communities. |
rose.boswell@mandela.ac.za |
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Dr Shael, Denise |
Director: Institute for Coastal and Marine Research
Head of Department: Atmospheric and Oceanographic Science s
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Aquatic ecology, freshwater ecosystems, estuarine ecosystems, coastal ecosystems, marine ecosystems, ecosystem ecology, environmental monitoring, biodiversity conservation, coastal and marine governance, science–policy integration, research leadership, strategic programme development, partnership building, transdisciplinary research and initiative management, environmental and natural resource management, stakeholder engagement and collaboration |
denise.schael@mandela.ac.za |
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Mr Michael, De Lange |
Director: Centre for Law in Action and FishFORCE Fisheries Law Enforcement Academy
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IUU Fishing, Organised Crime within Fisheries and Law Enforcement |
Michael.DeLange@mandela.ac.za |
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Dr Tommy, Bornman |
Manager: South African Environmental Observation Network (SAEON)
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Phytoplankton Ecology, Coastal and Ocean Observing, Climate Change, Blue Carbon, Biogeochemistry. Microphytobenthos. |
tg.bornman@saeon.nrf.ac.za
thomas.bornman@mandela.ac.za
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Professor Nadine, Strydom |
Professor: Department of Zoology.
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Estuarine & Marine Fish Biology and Ecology; Ichthyoplankton Ecology |
nadine.strydom@mandela.ac.za |
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Dr Pierre, Pistorius |
Head of Department: Department of Zoology
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Population Ecology; Resource Management; Climate Change; Marine Top Predators |
pierre.pistorius@mandela.ac.za |
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Dr Gavin, Rishworth |
Senior Lecturer: Department of Zoology.
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Marine Biology; Geobiology; Macro zoobenthos; Microbialites; Bioturbation |
gavin.rishworth@mandela.ac.za |
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Mr Andrew, Young |
Director: Marine Robotics Unit
Engineering Director: eNtsa - Innovation through engineering
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Mechanical Engineering, Composites Materials, Marine Robotics, |
andrew.young@mandela.ac.za |
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Mr Odwa Mtati |
CEO: South African International Maritime Institute (SAIMI)
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Oceans economy growth and development, Maritime cluster development and management, Coastal development and entrepreneurship, Ocean arts and culture, Maritime research, Project management. |
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Dr Nomtha Hadi |
Research Director: South African International Maritime Institute (SAIMI)
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Strategic Maritime Management, Mixed Methods research, stakeholder management, scenario planning, coastal management and governance, science–policy integration, partnership building, transdisciplinary research and science communication. |
researchdirector@saimi.co.za
nomtha.hadi@mandela.ac.za
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Dr Malwande Nkalitshana |
Advocacy and communications Acting Manager: South African International Maritime Instituted (SAIMI)
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Marine Spatial Planning, Maritime Education and Training, Coastal and Marine Tourism, Coastal Communities and Management, Oceans Economy Development. |
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Ms Nwabisa Matoti |
Strategic Projects and Internationalisation Director: South African International Maritime Institute (SAIMI)
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Sustainable ocean development and management, maritime decarbonisation, maritime strategy development and enablement, maritime skills development, maritime research, programme management, monitoring and evaluation. |
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Prof Ncwadi Ronney |
Full Professor of Economics
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Macro- Economist expertise spans Development Economics, International Trade and Finance, Applied Econometrics, Economic Policy, Green Hydrogen Economics, the Blue Economy, Sustainable Development, and the Economics of the Energy Transition. His research focuses on trade competitiveness, regional integration, industrialisation, digital transformation, and evidence-based policy analysis for sustainable economic development in Africa. |
Ronney.Ncwadi@mandela.ac.za |
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Dr Luara Amoah |
Programme Coordinator: MPhil Maritime Studies and Lecturer, Department of Development Studies
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Maritime and coastal governance and management. Climate change adaptation and resilience; Environmental risk assessment and environmental management; Rural household livelihoods and sustainable development; Food and nutrition security; Water security and integrated resource management; Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA); Environmental policy development, implementation, and review; Disaster risk reduction and disaster management |
Laura.Amoah@mandela.ac.za |
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Dr Lynn Jonas |
Head of Department: Tourism
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Coastal and Marine Tourism, Sustainable Tourism, Culture and Heritage Tourism, Tourism education |
lynnj@mandela.ac.za |
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Ms Thandeka Tembe |
Lecturer: Strategic Maritime Management - NMU Business School Research consultant – South African International Maritime Institute (SAIMI)
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Maritime Decarbonisation, offshore renewable energy, Green shipping, Green hydrogen and alternative fuels, Port Energy Transition and Smart Ports, Maritime Business Strategy and Blue Economy Development, Life cycle analysis and Life cycle cost analysis. |
thandekat@mandela.ac.za |
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Prof Darelle van Greunen |
Interim Director: Nelson Mandela University Science Centre
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Human-centred design principles; Responsible and ethical AI; Community co-creation; Digital inclusion and accessibility; Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); Technology for social impact; Evidence-based policy and practice; Healthcare and public health; Higher education; Community development; Government and public services; Science communication; Energy and the Just Energy Transition; Agriculture; Digital skills development; Smart and resilient communities |
Darelle.vanGreunen@mandela.ac.za |
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Dr Jessica Thornton |
Nelson Mandela University Science Centre, CMR
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Ocean Cultures and Heritage, Coastal food heritage, wellness and sustainability, ocean literacy, anthropology, STEAM communication |
Jessica.thornton@mandela.ac.za |
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Mr Francois Du Plessis |
Co-ordinator for Humanities Creative Media Lab
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Photography, Videography, Live streaming, dome operator and content creator |
Francois.duplessis@mandela.ac.za |
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Dr John Fernandes |
Department of Marine Engineering: Senior Lecturer
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Marine Electrical & Automation Systems, Marine Robotics. |
John.Fernandes@mandela.ac.za |
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Dr John Fernandes |
Senior Researcher -CIPSET
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Small-scale fisheries governance, co-management of marine resources, community education, sustainable livelihoods, gender and social inclusion, climate change adaptation and resilience, and coastal resource governance. Applies participatory and transdisciplinary approaches to strengthen community capacity, promote equitable access to marine resources, support climate-resilient livelihoods, and social and environmental justice in coastal communities. |
John.Fernandes@mandela.ac.za |
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Prof Magda Minguzzi |
Indigenous Knowledge Systems of the Built Environment Unit's Leader
NRF Rated researcher
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Indigenous Knowledge Systems of the built environment, tangible and intangible First Nation’s heritage in South Africa, fish traps, precolonial coastal heritage sites in South Africa, transdisciplinary research, knowledge co/creation with First Nations of South Africa representatives, indigenous methodology |
Magda.minguzzi@mandela.ac.za |
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Prof Magda Minguzzi
Dr Bastien Linol
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Director AEON
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Marine geology, sedimentology, geophysics and isotope geochemistry |
Bastien.linol@mandela.ac.za |
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Dr Shaun H.P. Deyzel |
Science & Data Coordinator; Plankton Ecologist: South African Environmental Observation Network (NRF-SAEON) Elwandle Node
Research Associate: Institute for Coastal and Marine Research, Nelson Mandela University
Senior Research Associate: Department of Zoology and Entomology, Rhodes University
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Biological Oceanography; Estuarine and marine zooplankton ecology; Climate change impacts on marine ecosystems; Extreme event responses; Long-term Ecological Research; Ocean observation technologies and information systems. |
hp.deyzel@saeon.nrf.ac.za |
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Mr Allan Paul |
Head of Department (HOD)
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Emergency medical transportation; high-acuity emergency care; paediatric emergency care; medical rescue and extrication. |
paul.allan@mandela.ac.za |
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Prof Jacqueline Crozier-McCleland |
PVinsight
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Solar Photovoltaics, Quality Testing |
Jacqui@pvinsight.co.za |
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Dr Wagenaar Tanya |
Senior lecturer, HOD: Public Law
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Intellectual property law, environmental law, law of the sea, ocean governance, marine resources law |
Tanya.Wagenaar@mandela.ac.za |
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Dr Paul Steyn |
Senior Lecturer, HOD: Botany
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Seaweed biology, algal ecophysiology, algal aquaculture, phycology, shallow reef ecology. |
Paul.Steyn@mandela.ac.za |
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Prof Nikki Jame |
Visting professor, CMR and Senior Scientist SAIAB
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Marine Engineering |
Nicola.james@mandela.ac.za
nc.james@saiab.nrf.ac.za
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