About Golden Makaka
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Academic Level Master’s Degree
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Age Above 57 Years
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Industry Development
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About me
I am National Research Foundation (NRF) C2 rated full professor of Physics with several published articles, I am an effective communicator, a creative problem solver who always seeks new ways to approach research and teaching. I have in excess of 25 years expertise in teaching and research, for my research, I am involved in modeling and simulation using different software, such as, Python, MATLAB, ECOTECT, RIVERT. My research has been focused but not limited to computational physics methods in energy system design, simulation and modelling, computing heat transfer through models for different building envelopes and different processes such as conduction, radiation and convection using different computer software. Have taught physics to Electrical and Mechanical Engineering students. Have also taught bio-physics to nursing BSc students. Have also taught BSc mathematics, which include Real Analysis, Vector Calculus and Numerical Methods. I have initiated, led the designing and implementation of a number of renewable energy projects in South Africa. I have established national and international collaborations in physics and renewable energy research. I oversees and develops the design of the overall curricula in a number of new physics modules, such as, laser physics, digital electronics and bioenergy to keep the physics program relevant to the economic growth; delivers physics courses at undergraduate, graduate levels; develops the Physics Programme overall framework including validation and revalidation of courses, supervise MSc and PhD students, mentored junior staff in the physics department. source research funds, encourages the development of innovative approaches to course design and ensures that teaching designs implemented comply with the quality educational standards and regulations of the department.
Education
- 2004 - 2007
- 1998 - 2000
- 1996 - 1996
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1987 - 1992
Universidad de Enrique Jose Varona (Cuba)
Licenciate degree in Education in the speciality of physics
Licenciate degree in Education in the speciality of physics
Experience
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2017 - Present
University of Fort Hare
Full Professor
Post Graduate Coordinator in the Physics Department
Supervision of postgraduate students
Teaching and coordinating community engagement projects
Lecturing and mentoring other staff members
Sourcing research funds
Establishment of research collaboration with other universities -
2013 - 2016
University of Fort Hare
Associate professor
Post Graduate Coordinator in the Physics Department
Supervision of postgraduate students
Teaching and coordinating community engagement projects
Lecturing and mentoring other staff members
Sourcing research funds
Establishment of research collaboration with other universities -
2009 - 2013
University of Fort Hare
Senior Lecturer
Post Graduate Coordinator in the Physics Department
Supervision of postgraduate students
Teaching and coordinating community engagement projects
Lecturing and mentoring other staff members
Sourcing research funds
Establishment of research collaboration with other universities -
2009 - 2013
University of Fort Hare
Senior Lecturer
Post Graduate Coordinator in the Physics Department
Supervision of postgraduate students
Teaching and coordinating community engagement projects
Lecturing and mentoring other staff members
Sourcing research funds
Establishment of research collaboration with other universities - 2007 - 2009
- 2000 - 2004
Honors & awards
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2004
Scholarship
• Zimbabwe Presidential scholarship, PhD: 2004 – 2007: University of Fort Hare
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2005
PhD conference award
• Best PhD presentation; SAIP conference 2005
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1988 to 1999
Scolarship
• Zimbabwe government scholarship, MSc: 1998-1999: University of Zimbabwe
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1989 , 1990
Physics Olympiad (Cuba)
• Best theoretical physics student, 1989, 1990: Cuban Universities Olympiad
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1987 - 1992
Scholarship
• Zimbabwe government scholarship, 1987 – 1992: Cuba