- Dr Monica Barnard (North-West University)
- Dr Geoffrey Beck (University of the Witwatersrand)
- Prof Aroonkumar Beesham (University of Zululand)
- Prof Andrew Chen (University of the Witwatersrand)
- Prof Roger Deane (University of the Witwatersrand)
- Prof Nicholas Engelbrecht (North-West University)
- Dr Marisa Geyer (SKA Observatory)
- Prof Matt Hilton (University of the Witwatersrand)
- Dr Michael Kosch (SANSA)
- Prof Amos Kubeka (University of South Africa)
- Prof Lerothodi Leeuw (University of the Western Cape)
- Dr Michelle Lochner (University of the Western Cape)
- Dr Stefan Lotz (South African National Space Agency)
- Prof Ilani Loubser (North-West University)
- Dr Pedro Mafa (University of South Africa)
- Dr Lucia Marchetti (University of Cape Town)
- Dr Daniel Moeketsi (Council for Scientific and Industrial Research)
- Dr Shazrene Mohamed (University of Cape Town/South African Astronomical Observatory)
- Dr Monos Naidoo (Rhodes University)
- Dr Jack Radcliffe (University of Pretoria)
- Prof Subharthi Ray (University of KwaZulu-Natal)
- Prof Soebur Razzaque (University of Johannesburg)
- Prof Chandreyee Sengupta (North-West University)
- Dr Sinenhlanhla Sikhosana (University of KwaZulu-Natal)
- Prof Mattia Vaccari (University of Cape Town)
- Prof Sivakumar Venkataraman (University of KwaZulu-Natal)
- Prof Christo Venter (North-West University)
- Prof Patricia Whitelock (University of Cape Town)
- Prof Hartmut Winkler (University of Johannesburg)
- Prof Patrick Woudt (University of Cape Town)
Individual Associates
Individual Associates of NITheCS are distinguished professionals who hold a PhD in a theoretical or computational field of science, or in an interdisciplinary field that falls within the eight NITheCS themes.
These individuals are affiliated with South African universities or corporate institutions, bringing a rich blend of academic rigor and research expertise to the NITheCS community. Individual Associates play a crucial role in fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and collaboration within NITheCS. Their specialised knowledge in diverse fields contributes to the interdisciplinary nature of NITheCS, enriching discussions, driving research initiatives and mentoring the next generation of scientists and innovators.
By engaging with peers, sharing insights, and participating in collaborative research projects, Individual Associates strengthen our capacity to address complex scientific challenges, develop solutions, and contribute to the advancement of science and technology in South Africa and beyond.
Astronomy/Astrophysics (30)
Bioinformatics and Quantitative Biology (37)
- Prof Matthew Adeleke (University of KwaZulu-Natal)
- Dr Clement Agoni (University of KwaZulu-Natal)
- Prof Tulio de Oliveira (Stellenbosch University)
- Prof David Drew (Stellenbosch University)
- Prof Morne du Plessis (National Institute For Communicable Diseases)
- Prof Samuel Egieyeh (University of the Western Cape)
- Prof Catharine Esterhuysen (Stellenbosch University)
- Prof John Hargrove (Stellenbosch University)
- Dr Uljana Hesse (University of the Western Cape)
- Prof Cang Hui (Stellenbosch University)
- Prof Tjaart Kruger (University of Pretoria)
- Dr Pietro Landi (Stellenbosch University)
- Prof Kevin Lobb (Rhodes University)
- Dr Sandra MacFadyen (Stellenbosch University)
- Prof Alen Manyevere (University of Fort Hare)
- Prof Marlo Moller (Stellenbosch University)
- Dr Mokgerwa Monama (University of Limpopo)
- Dr Monica Mwale (South African National Biodiversity Institute)
- Prof Olugbenga Oluwagbemi (Sol Plaatje University)
- Dr Monika Moir (Stellenbosch University)
- Prof Hugh-George Patterton (Stellenbosch University)
- Prof Desiree Petersen (Stellenbosch University)
- Dr Ethel Phiri (Stellenbosch University)
- Dr Ché Sobashkar Pillay (University of KwaZulu-Natal)
- Dr Verena Ras (University of Cape Town)
- Prof Oleg Reva (University of Pretoria)
- Dr Caroline Ross (University of Cape Town)
- Prof Ursula Scharler (University of KwaZulu-Natal)
- Prof Peter Scogings (University of KwaZulu-Natal)
- Dr Olivier Sheik Amamuddy (Rhodes University)
- Prof Paul Sumner (University of Fort Hare)
- Prof Özlem Taştan Bishop (Rhodes University)
- Dr Fidele Tugizimana (University of Johannesburg)
- Dr Caitlin Uren (Stellenbosch University)
- Prof Cari van Schalkwyk (Stellenbosch University)
- Prof Ruan Veldtman (SANBI and Stellenbosch University)
- Prof Vernon Visser (University of Cape Town)
Data Science (57)
- Prof Ritesh Ajoodha (University of the Witwatersrand)
- Dr Marcellin Atemkeng (Rhodes University)
- Dr Jean Bashingwa (University of Cape Town)
- Prof Willie Brink (Stellenbosch University)
- Dr Stella Bvuma (University of Johannesburg)
- Prof Kelvin Bwalya (University of Johannesburg)
- Prof Roelof Coetzer (North-West University)
- Prof Marelie Davel (North-West University)
- Prof Anton Du Plessis (Stellenbosch University)
- Mr Lindani Dube (North-West University)
- Dr Emmanuel Dufourq (Stellenbosch University)
- Dr Marcel Dunaiski (Stellenbosch University)
- Prof Absalom El-Shamir Ezugwu (North-West University)
- Prof Aurona Gerber (Stellenbosch University)
- Prof Richard Harris (University of the Free State)
- Dr Edgar Jembere (University of KwaZulu-Natal)
- Prof Nobert Jere (University of Fort Hare)
- Prof Billy Kalema (University of Mpumalanga)
- Dr Sydney Kasongo (Stellenbosch University)
- Prof Langa Khumalo (North-West University)
- Prof Rodney Kroon (Stellenbosch University)
- Prof Katherine Malan (University of South Africa)
- Prof Alan Matthews (University of KwaZulu-Natal)
- Dr Maxwell MewaNgongang (Cape Peninsula University of Technology)
- Prof Thomas Meyer (University of Cape Town)
- Dr Thipe Modipa (University of Limpopo)
- Dr Michael Moeti (Tshwane University of Technology)
- Prof Deshen Moodley (University of Cape Town)
- Dr Alfred Mwanza (Sol Plaatje University)
- Dr Pieter Neethling (Stellenbosch University)
- Prof Clement Nyirenda (University of the Western Cape)
- Dr Ibidun Obagbuwa (Sol Plaatje University)
- Dr Olalekan Ogunleye (University of Mpumalanga)
- Dr Michael Olusanya (Sol Plaatje University)
- Prof Babu Paul (University of Johannesburg)
- Dr Mpho Raborife (University of Johannesburg)
- Prof Kanshukan Rajaratnam (Stellenbosch University)
- Dr Gavin Rens (Stellenbosch University)
- Prof Benjamin Rosman (University of the Witwatersrand)
- Dr Makhamisa Senekane (University of Johannesburg)
- Dr Fritz Solms (Stellenbosch University)
- Dr Lynndle Square (North-West University)
- Prof Frank Tanser (Stellenbosch University)
- Dr Marthinus Theunissen (North-West University)
- Prof Hossana Twinomurinzi (University of Johannesburg)
- Dr William Vambe (Walter Sisulu University)
- Dr Stephan van der Westhuizen (Stellenbosch University)
- Prof Darelle van Greunen (Nelson Mandela University)
- Prof Menno van Zaanen (North-West University)
- Dr Terence van Zyl (University of Johannesburg)
- Dr Silas Formunyuy Verkijika (Sol Plaatje University)
- Prof Serestina Viriri (University of KwaZulu-Natal)
- Prof Ntombovuyo Wayi-Mgwebi (University of Mpumalanga)
- Prof Bruce Watson (Stellenbosch University)
- Prof Sahal Yacoob (University of Cape Town)
- Dr Norwell Zhakata (University of Mpumalanga)
- Prof Tranos Zuva (Vaal University of Technology)
Earth Systems Modelling & Climate Change Modelling (15)
- Dr Mary-Jane Bopape (NRF-SAEON)
- Prof Roelof Burger (North-West University)
- Dr Thama Duba (University of the Witwatersrand)
- Prof Francois A. Engelbrecht (University of the Witwatersrand)
- Prof Rebecca Garland (University of Pretoria)
- Dr Tesfaye Gintamo (University of Zululand)
- Prof Tafadzwanashe Mabhaudhi (University of KwaZulu-Natal)
- Dr Mohau Mateyisi (Council for Scientific and Industrial Research)
- Prof Guy Midgley (Stellenbosch University) (view publications)
- Dr Precious Mongwe (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research)
- Prof Pedro Monteiro (Stellenbosch University)
- Dr Shingirai Nangombe (Council for Scientific and Industrial Research)
- Prof Thando Ndarana (University of Pretoria)
- Prof Abel Ramoelo (University of Pretoria)
- Prof Colleen Vogel (University of the Witwatersrand)
Mathematics (87)
- Prof Gareth Amery (University of KwaZulu-Natal)
- Dr Keegan Anderson (University of Johannesburg)
- Prof Eric Andriantiana (Rhodes University)
- Prof Dharmanand Baboolal (University of KwaZulu-Natal)
- Prof Bubacarr Bah (African Institute for Mathematical Sciences)
- Dr Liam Baker (Stellenbosch University)
- Prof Jacek Banasiak (University of Pretoria)
- Prof Mapundi Banda (University of Pretoria)
- Dr Ronalda Benjamin (Stellenbosch University)
- Prof Gareth Boxall (Stellenbosch University)
- Dr Byron Brassel (Durban University of Technology)
- Dr Christian Budde (University of the Free State)
- Dr Taboka Chalebgwa (University of Pretoria)
- Prof Michael Chapwanya (University of Pretoria)
- Prof Willem Conradie (University of the Witwatersrand)
- Dr Andrew Craig (University of Johannesburg)
- Dr Patrick Djomegni (North-West University)
- Prof Themba Dube (University of South Africa)
- Prof Kevin Duffy (Durban University of Technology)
- Dr Peter Faul (Stellenbosch University)
- Dr Partha Ghosh (University of South Africa)
- Dr Amartya Goswami (University of Johannesburg)
- Prof Kesh Govinder (University of KwaZulu-Natal)
- Dr James Gray (Stellenbosch University)
- Dr Sfundo Gumede (Mangosuthu University of Technology)
- Dr Mandlenkosi Gwetu (University of KwaZulu-Natal)
- Prof Sudan Hansraj (University of KwaZulu-Natal)
- Prof Yorick Hardy (University of the Witwatersrand)
- Dr Sheldon Herbst (University of Johannesburg)
- Dr Michael Hoefnagel (Stellenbosch University)
- Prof David Holgate (University of the Western Cape)
- Dr Jonathan Homann (University of Pretoria)
- Prof Karin-Therese Howel (Stellenbosch University)
- Dr Bakulikira Iragi (Cape Peninsula University of Technology)
- Prof Zurab Janelidze (Stellenbosch University)
- Dr Tamar Janelidze-Gray (University of Cape Town)
- Dr Luke Joel (University of Johannesburg)
- Dr Aletta Jooste (University of Pretoria)
- Dr Eder Kikianty (University of Pretoria)
- Dr Wen-Chi Kuo (University of the Witwatersrand)
- Dr Nelson Kyakutwika (Stellenbosch University)
- Prof Louis Labuschagne (North-West University)
- Dr Ronald Maartens (University of the Witwatersrand)
- Dr Pedro Mafa (University of KwaZulu-Natal)
- Dr Mulalo Makhuvha (Nelson Mandela University)
- Dr Graham Manuell (Stellenbosch University)
- Dr Sophie Marques (Stellenbosch University)
- Prof Fortuné Massamba (University of KwaZulu-Natal)
- Prof Dephney Mathebula (University of South Africa)
- Dr Willard Mbava (Nelson Mandela University)
- Dr Hendrik Messerschmidt (University of Pretoria)
- Dr Boitumelo Moletsane (University of the Witwatersrand)
- Dr Charles Msipha (Tshwane University of Technology)
- Dr Simo Mthethwa (University of KwaZulu-Natal)
- Prof Inderasan Naidoo (University of South Africa)
- Dr Rendani Netshikweta (University of Venda)
- Prof Loyiso Nongxa (University of the Witwatersrand)
- Prof Farai Nyabadza (University of Johannesburg)
- Dr Shina Oloniiju (Rhodes University)
- Prof Olivier Otafudu (North-West University)
- Dr Olumuyiwa Otegbeye (University of the Witwatersrand)
- Prof Rajendra Pant (University of Johannesburg)
- Prof Paran Pillay (University of the Western Cape)
- Prof Helmut Prodinger (Stellenbosch University)
- Dr Valimbavaka Ranaivomanana (Stellenbosch University)
- Dr Cerene Rathilal (University of KwaZulu-Natal)
- Prof Subharthi Ray (University of KwaZulu-Natal)
- Prof Claudiu Remsing (Rhodes University)
- Dr Riana Roux (Stellenbosch University)
- Prof Ilse Schoeman (North-West University)
- Prof Thekiso Seretlo (North-West University)
- Dr Zekhaya Shozi (University of KwaZulu-Natal)
- Prof Charalampos (Haris) Skokos (University of Cape Town)
- Dr Ridhwaan Suliman (Council for Scientific and Industrial Research)
- Dr Ryan Sweke (AIMS & Stelenbosch University)
- Dr Isaac Takaidza (North-West University)
- Dr Herve Tenkam (North-West University)
- Prof Sanne ter Horst (North-West University)
- Dr Kgomotshwana Thosago (University of Limpopo)
- Prof Brink van der Merwe (Stellenbosch University)
- Dr Francois van Niekerk (Stellenbosch University)
- Prof Serestina Viriri (University of KwaZulu-Natal)
- Dr Vivien Visaya (University of Johannesburg)
- Prof Bruce Watson (University of the Witwatersrand)
- Dr Martin Weigt (Nelson Mandela University)
- Dr Elroy Zeekoei (North-West University)
- Dr Bertin Zinsou (University of the Witwatersrand)
Quantitative Finance (24)
- Prof Franck Adekambi (University of Johannesburg)
- Dr Mesias Alfeus (Stellenbosch University)
- Prof Conrad Beyers (University of Pretoria)
- Dr Arno Botha (University of Pretoria; North-West University; FirstRand Bank)
- Dr Rechelle Jacobs (University of the Western Cape)
- Prof Riaan de Jongh (North-West University)
- Dr Hermann Donfack (University of Johannesburg)
- Prof Michael Graham (Stellenbosch University)
- Dr Michael Kateregga (Exigent-Group Limited & AIMS)
- Prof Janette Larney (North-West University)
- Dr Alexis Levendis (Momentum Metropolitan)
- Prof Eben Maré (University of Pretoria and Absa)
- Prof Farai Mhlanga (University of Limpopo)
- Dr Chioma Okoro (University of Johannesburg)
- Prof Charl Pretorius (North-West University)
- Prof Helgard Raubenheimer (North-West University)
- Prof Ronald Richman (Old Mutual Insure)
- Prof Willem Schutte (North-West University)
- Dr Modisane Seitshiro (North-West University)
- Dr Neill Smit (North-West University)
- Dr Energy Sonono (North-West University)
- Prof Gary van Vuuren (North-West University)
- Dr Corli van Zyl (North-West University)
- Prof Tanja Verster (North-West University)
Statistics (29)
- Prof James Allison (North-West University)
- Prof Andriette Bekker (University of Pretoria)
- Prof Renette Blignaut (University of the Western Cape)
- Dr Humphrey Brydon (University of the Western Cape)
- Prof Martin Chanza (North-West University)
- Dr Chantelle Clohessy (Nelson Mandela University)
- Prof Sonali Das (University of Pretoria)
- Prof Inger Fabris-Rotelli (University of Pretoria)
- Dr Thomas Farrar (Cape Peninsula University of Technology)
- Prof Johannes Ferreira (University of Pretoria)
- Prof Freedom Gumedze (University of Cape Town)
- Dr Justin Harvey (Stellenbosch University)
- Dr Shawn Liebenberg (North-West University)
- Prof Sugnet Lubbe (Stellenbosch University)
- Dr Retha Luus (University of the Western Cape)
- Dr Jacob Majakwara (University of Witwatersrand)
- Dr Siphumlile Mangisa (Nelson Mandela University)
- Dr Innocent Maposa (Stellenbosch University)
- Prof Sollie Millard (University of Pretoria)
- Dr Farai Mlambo (University of the Witwatersrand)
- Prof Kolentino Mpeta (North-West University)
- Dr Priyanka Nagar (Stellenbosch University)
- Dr Najmeh Nakhaeirad (University of Pretoria)
- Dr Johané Nienkemper-Swanepoel (Stellenbosch University)
- Prof Delia North (University of KwaZulu-Natal)
- Prof Lizanne Raubenheimer (Rhodes University)
- Dr Sphiwe Skhosana (University of Pretoria)
- Dr Carl van Heerden (North-West University)
- Dr Paul van Staden (University of Pretoria)
Theoretical Physics (96)
- Prof Amare Abebe (North-West University)
- Prof Igor Barashenkov (University of Cape Town)
- Dr Bruce Bartlett (Stellenbosch University)
- Prof Bruce A Bassett (AIMS) (South African Astronomical Observatory) (University of Cape Town)
- Prof Nigel Bishop (Rhodes University)
- Prof Moritz Braun (University of South Africa)
- Dr Jeandrew Brink (University of the Free State)
- Prof Erwin Bruning (University of KwaZulu-Natal)
- Prof Martin Bucher (University of KwaZulu-Natal)
- Dr Warren Carlson University of Witwatersrand
- Prof Hasani Chauke (University of Limpopo)
- Prof Nithaya Chetty (University of the Witwatersrand)
- Dr Cynthia Chiang (University of KwaZulu-Natal)
- Dr Chris Clarkson (University of Cape Town)
- Prof Alan Cornell (University of Johannesburg)
- Dr Alvaro de la Cruz Dombriz (University of Cape Town)
- Prof Robert de Mello Koch (University of the Witwatersrand)
- Prof Cesareo A Dominguez (University of Cape Town)
- Prof Peter Dunsby (University of Cape Town)
- Prof Rocco Duvenhage (University of Pretoria)
- Prof Hans Eggers (Stellenbosch University)
- Prof George Ellis (University of Cape Town)
- Prof Stefan Ferreira (North-West University)
- Prof Hendrik Geyer (Stellenbosch University)
- Prof Irvy (Igle) Gledhill (University of the Witwatersrand)
- Dr Kevin Goldstein (University of the Witwatersrand)
- Dr Japie Greeff (North-West University)
- Dr Chevarra Hansraj (Stellenbosch University)
- Prof Shajid Haque (University of Cape Town)
- Prof Dieter Heiss (Stellenbosch University)
- Prof Manfred Hellberg (University of KwaZulu-Natal)
- Dr Shinji Hirano (University of the Witwatersrand)
- Prof Will A. Horowitz (University of Cape Town)
- Prof Vishnu Jejjala (University of the Witwatersrand)
- Dr Anslyn John (Stellenbosch University)
- Prof Anosh Joseph (University of the Witwatersrand)
- Prof Daniel Joubert (University of the Witwatersrand)
- Prof Deepak Kar (University of the Witwatersrand)
- Prof Steven Karataglidis (University of Johannesburg)
- Dr Garreth Kemp (University of Johannesburg)
- Prof Alex Kies (University of KwaZulu-Natal)
- Dr Joseph Kirui (University of Venda)
- Dr Isobel Kolbe (University of the Witwatersrand)
- Prof Thomas Konrad (University of KwaZulu-Natal)
- Dr Hannes Kriel (Stellenbosch University)
- Prof Mantile Lekala (University of South Africa)
- Dr Mawande Lushozi (University of Cape Town)
- Prof Yin-Zhe Ma (University of KwaZulu-Natal)
- Prof Roy Maartens (University of the Western Cape)
- Prof Sunil Maharaj (University of KwaZulu-Natal)
- Dr Adriana Marais (Stellenbosch University)
- Prof Oluwole Daniel Makinde (Stellenbosch University)
- Prof Eric Maluta (University of Venda)
- Dr Refilwe Edwin Mapasha (University of Pretoria)
- Prof Rapela Regina Maphanga (Council for Scientific and Industrial Research)
- Prof Alan Joseph Michael Medved (Rhodes University)
- Dr Peace Mkhonto (University of Limpopo)
- Dr Bishop Mongwane (University of Cape Town)
- Prof Kavilan Moodley (University of KwaZulu-Natal)
- Prof Thuto Mosuang (University of Limpopo)
- Prof Kristian Muller-Nedebock (Stellenbosch University)
- Prof Azwinndini Muronga (Nelson Mandela University)
- Prof Jeff Murugan (University of Cape Town)
- Prof Kingsley Obodo (North-West University)
- Prof Nico Orce (University of the Western Cape)
- Dr Giuseppe Pellicane (University of KwaZulu-Natal)
- Prof Andre Peshier (University of Cape Town)
- Prof Denis Pollney (Rhodes University)
- Prof Marius Potgieter (North-West University)
- Prof Alex Quandt (University of the Witwatersrand)
- Dr Abdulrafiu Raji (University of South Africa)
- Prof Sergei Rakitianski (University of Pretoria)
- Dr Stef Roux (Council for Scientific and Industrial Research)
- Prof Frederik Scholtz (Stellenbosch University)
- Prof Pavlo Selyshchev (University of Pretoria)
- Dr Jonathan Shock (University of Cape Town)
- Prof Jonathan Sievers (University of KwaZulu-Natal)
- Prof Ilya Sinayskiy (University of KwaZulu-Natal)
- Dr Izak Snyman (University of the Witwatersrand)
- Prof Christine Steenkamp (Stellenbosch University)
- Prof Du Toit Strauss (North-West University)
- Prof Mark Tame (Stellenbosch University)
- Prof Hugo Touchette (Stellenbosch University)
- Dr Tshegofatso Tshipi (Sol Plaatje University)
- Dr Gary Tupper (University of Cape Town)
- Dr Aniekan Magnus Ukpong (University of KwaZulu-Natal)
- Prof Judy van Biljon (University of South Africa)
- Prof Brandon van der Ventel (Stellenbosch University)
- Dr Sam van Leuven (University of the Witwatersrand)
- Dr Robert Warmbier (University of the Witwatersrand)
- Prof Andre Weideman (Stellenbosch University)
- Prof Herbert Weigel (Stellenbosch University)
- Prof Heribert Weigert (University of Cape Town)
- Prof Amanda Weltman (University of Cape Town)
- Dr Dawit Worku (Cape Peninsula University of Technology)
- Prof Konstantinos Zoubos (University of Pretoria)
