Alumni

Adila Wamisho Tire from Ethiopia studied his honours and Master’s degree at under NASSP UKZN node. He is currently working his PhD at the UKZN node.

Simon Pendapala Mulokoshi is a bachelor of Science degree holder under the UKZN NASSP node. He obtained a BSc Honours degree (Physics and Geology) from the University of Namibia.

Bernard Mmame holds an MSc in Physics under the NASSP UKZN node. He is currently a lecturer at the University of Malawi.

Phumlani Nkuthalo Phakathi holds a MSc in Physics under the NASSP programme in the UKZN node.

Aadila Moola is a BSc Honours degree holder. She did both her Bachelor of Science and BSc Honours Physics (NASSP) in the UKZN node.

Abu-Bakr Essop holds a BSc Honours Physics under the NASSP UKZN node. He completed his BSc in Pure Mathematics and Physics at the UKZN –Pietermaritzburg campus.

Chaka Mofokeng holds a MSc in Machine learning/ Artificial intelligence in Astronomy. He completed his Honours Physics degree under the NASSP UKZN node. Currently he is working as an Astronomy Software Developer at the South African Astronomical Observatory.

Manika Mala Moodliar holds a BSc Honours Physics (NASSP) under the NASSP UKZN node. She is currently working as a Software Developer at the Discovery Health company.

Sanele Lionel Khanyile holds an MSc Physics under the NASSP UKZN node. He completed both his BSc Honours and MSc under the NASSP program.

Austine Acro Gumba is currently registered for a PhD at UKZN. He completed his BSc Honours Physics (NASSP) under the NASSP UKZN node.

Annarien Bester is a BSc Honours Physics holder. She was under the NASSP program at the UKZN node.

Johannes Mphaka holds a BSc honours degree from the UKZN node, he completed his degree under the NASSP program.

Kathleen Sellick holds an MSc degree in mathematics, she completed her BSc Honours in Physics under the NASSP UKZN node.

Tankiso Moso obtained her MSc in Instrumentational Astrophysics and BSc Honours Physics (NASSP) under the UKZN node. She is currently employed as an Antarctic Electronics engineer at South African National Space Agency.

Salma Khan holds a BSc Honours in Physics under the NASSP UKZN node.

Terricia Govender is an MSc in mathematics holder, she also obtained her BSc Honours in Physics under the NASSP UKZN node.

Angelique Cooke holds an MSc in Galaxy Clusters (astrophysics). She completed her BSc honours in Physics under NASSP UKZN node, and she is currently employed as a data engineer at FNB.

Siphelele Ncibilika holds an MSc in Space Science (NASSP). He completed both his degrees, BSc Honours (bridging programme) and MSc under the NASSP UKZN node. He is currently employed as an educator in one of the schools in Richards Bay.

Aviwe Mchithakali completed his Honours degree in Physics under the NASSP UKZN node. He completed his BSc degree in Applied mathematics and Physics from the University of Fort Hare.

Moinudeen Mohamed holds a Master degree which he obtained under the NASSP UKZN node.

Mziyanda Mngqibisa holds an MSc in Applied Mathematics. He completed his MSc degree in Mathematics and BSc Honours in Physics under the NASSP UKZN node.

Sandisiwe Bangani completed his BSc Honours under the NASSP UKZN node. He obtained his undergraduate degree at the University of Fort Hare.

Harmeshan Gounden holds an MSc in Physics. He obtained both his MSc and BSc Honours under the NASSP UKZN node.

Dhersan Pillay holds a BSc Honours degree in Astrophysics under NASSP at the UKZN node. He completed his BSc M stream degree at the UKZN campus.

Nivek Ghazi has an MSc degree in Mathematics, he completed his BSc Honours degree in Physics under the NASSP at the UKZN node.

Nomathemba Khumalo is a BSc Honours holder under the NASSP UKZN node.

Damien Cole Ravagan holds an MSc degree in Astrophysics (NASSP), which he completed at the NASSP UKZN node. Prior to that he obtained a BSc Honours Physics which he also completed under NASSP UKZN node. Currently he is enrolled for his PhD at Wits University, he is also a junior affiliate of the South African Rubin’s Observatory

Lutho Sola is MSc holder in space science and astrophysics, he completed his BSc and MSc under the NASSP UKZN node. He is currently working as a data scientist at KREATE

Dlamini Mbali holds an MSc in Physics under the NASSP UKZN node. She obtained her BSc Honours in Physics from the NASSP UKZN node and her BSc in Mathematics and Physics from the University of Zululand.

Nondumiso Khumalo holds a Master’s degree in galaxy clusters. She completed both her MSc and BSc degrees under the NASSP UKZN node.

Timothy Oreta completed his honours and master degree  from the UCT node. He is a tutor at UCT.

Simon Malinga obtained his master degree  from the UCT node. He is currently a mathematics teacher.

Wanga Mulaudzi completed his honours degree from the University of Cape Town. He is working on his PhD at Anton Pannekoek Institute for Astronomy, Netherlands

Verlon Etsebeth completed his master degree  under the NASSP UCT node. He is a PhD student at UWC.

Tumelo Mangena completed his honours and master degree under the UCT node. He is working as a software engineer at SARAO.

Thato Manamela completed his honours and masters degree under the UCT node. He is currently studying his PhD at the University of Pretoria

Siyabulela Andile Nkosi completed his honours and master degree from the North West University.

Simthembile Dlamini completed his honours degree from the University of Cape Town. He is completing his PhD at UWC.

Simon de Wet completed his honours degree from the UCT node.  He is currently a PhD student at UCT.

Simon Kruger completed his honours degree under the UCT node. He is a software consultant at j5 international, divison of Hexagon.

Sarah Mckee completed her honours and master degree under the NASSP NWU node. She is a PhD student at SANSA.

Potso Treasure Molebatsi obtained his honours and master degree from the NASSP UCT node. He is working as a Monitoring and Evaluation officer at Sol Plaartjie University

Petro Janse van Rensburg obtained his honours and master degree under the UCT node. He is currently studying his PhD at UCT.

Palesa Nombula obtained her honours degree under the UCT node. She is working as a data scientist at SASOL

Orapeleng Mogawana completed his honours and master degree under the NASSP UCT node. He is studying his PhD at UCT.

Okkert Cornelius Havenga completed his honours and masters degree under the NASSP NWU node. He is pursuing his PhD and works as a data analyst at IDIA.

Nicole Thomas completed her honours and master degree under the NASSP UCT node. She is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Durham University

Munira Hoosain completed both her honours and master degree under the NASSP UCT node. She is studying her PhD at UCT/SAAO

Mpendulo Sibiya is a data analyst at SARAO. He obtained his honours degree under the NASSP UCT node. 

Mosima Portia Masipa obtained her hnours and masters degree under the UCT node. She is currently working on her PhD at the University of the Western Cape.