Honours Students

• Londiwe Dlamini

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• Ntuthuko Hadebe

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• Andile Lubanyana

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• Nkululeko Mabila

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• Sizophila Mahlobo

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• Nomcebo Myeza

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• Thivashnie Naidoo

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• Tasmiyah Peerbhai

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• Philasande Shange

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• Eddie Thabethe

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• Maiyuran Vethakuddikurukkal

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MSc Students

• Tiffany Aldworth

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• Andrea Chetty

  Degree:

  MSc Hydrology (WHaTeR project)
  
  

  

  Research thesis:

  Determining the potential impacts of upscaled water harvesting on catchment ecosystem goods and services

  Qualifications:

  • BSc Honours Hydrology
  • BSc Hydrology & Geography

   

  Biography:

  Research interests:

  Rainwater harvesting would have to be at the top of my interests list whilst I also enjoy interacting with people and understanding the relationship they have with water (social).
  
  

  Personal interests:

  Playing sports particularly squash. I enjoy getting my Master chef on in the kitchen trying out new recipes from my favorite shows on the Food Channel. I also enjoy keeping Up…. with the latest gossip and fashion trends from Hollywood.

   

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• Tina Costa

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• Jedine Govender

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• Nonkululeko Hadebe

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• Lungile Lembede

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

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• Maqsooda Mahomed

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• Sibusisiwe Majozi

  Degree:

  2st year MSc Hydrology
  
  

  Research thesis:

  Detection and attribution of changes in the climatic and hydrological variables for the Cathedral Peak catchments
  
  

  Qualifications:

  • BSc Honours Hydrology
  • BSc Hydrology

  
  

  Biography:

  I consider myself to be a driven, ambitious and gifted budding hydrologist. My desire is to become an expert in my field of study. At the moment my research interests are investigating and quantifying how water is used as well as understanding the impacts of global change on water resources (basically if there is no field work involved I’m your guy!!). Beyond academics I love interacting with people (basically I am bit of a chatterbox) I love music, pop culture, reality and lifestyle TV shows, cooking and baking as well as lavish living.
  

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• Sesethu N. Matta

  Degree:

  

  2st year MSc Hydrology
  
  

  Research thesis:

  Ecological Infrastructure of the Mgeni catchment
  
  

  Qualifications:

  • BSc Honours Hydrology
  • BSc Hydrology & Geography

  Biography:

  Research interests:

  Water quality is a great interest of mine because I grew up in a rural area where I saw firsthand the negative impacts of poor water quality had on the community. Therefore I have always been drawn to water quality studies with the hopes of one day improving the lives of others. With the interest of improving people’s lives through enhanced water quality I am also interested in IWRM studies as it demonstrates the roles that people can play in ensuring water security.
  

  
  

  Personal interests:

  I enjoy watching series and movies especially cartoons. I have a fascination with creating variations of toasted sandwiches and I enjoy quiet times listening to my wind chimes on a windy day

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• Ofentse Mokonoto

  Degree: 

  3nd Year MSc Hydrology

  Research thesis:

  Calibration and validation of a selected yield model for sugar beet and sugarcane

  Qualifications:

  • BSc (Stream LES)

  • BSc honours (Hydrology)

   

  Biography:

  I was born in the North West and I spend most of my childhood days there. I moved to Gauteng in my teen years and I still reside there. I have good sense of humour, I am a no nonsense kind of guy, I love thrills (fast rollercoasters, bungee jumping, next on my list is skydiving, horror movies don’t scare me so that does not cut it), I love church, I enjoy exercising, I love the outdoors and enjoy travelling.

  Research interests:

  Globally there is a lot of pressure being exerted on water resources thus leading to increased scarcity and pollution of this valuable resource. Thus for me anything that has to do with managing water resources interests me. In particular, I enjoy using tools such as GIS, hydrological models and yield models (such as the one I am using in my MSc) to try and quantify water use (e.g. biofuel crops). I enjoy doing field work rather than setting in the office the whole day, although there needs to be a balance. I dread field work on “super-hot” days but as they say there is much “fun under the sun”. I also have a keen interest in design flood estimations.

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• Silindile Mtshali

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• Nkhumeleni Musekene

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• Predashan Naidoo

  Degree:

    MSc Hydrology
  
  

  Research thesis:

  Rainfall Estimation using Remote Sensing
  
  

  Qualifications:

  • BSc Honours Hydrology
  • BSc Hydrology & Soil Science

  Biography:

  I’m interested in cutting-edge technologies and innovative techniques that are being utilised and perfected throughout Hydrological Sciences, i.e. Remote Sensing, and I enjoy the blend of Physics and Geography that is present in Environmental Hydrology. I have a great appreciation of Science as a whole, and I’m intrigued by astronomy and space travel (SpaceX, Mars One Project), as well as environmental issues on Earth, i.e. Climate Change.
  
  I enjoy playing and watching a lot of sport, mainly soccer, tennis and cricket. Other interests include watching TV series and movies, surfing the Internet, and playing Playstation.
  
  

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• Zakariya Nakhooda

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• Jermaine Nathanael

  Degree:

  2st year MSc Hydrology

   Research thesis:

  Design Flood Estimation: Regional flood Frequency Analysis

  Qualifications:

  • BSc (Hon) Hydrology

   Biography:

  I have a keen interest in flood and design hydrology, dealing with aspects that improve on the design of hydraulic structures, as well as aspects pertaining to flood warning systems etc. I also have an interest in issues of water quality, particularly pollutant loadings and determining the quality of a water resource using methods such as isotopes, amongst others. In both areas of interest, I am concerned with research that can aid in developing more current techniques and methods to deal with pertinent problems.
  
  Personally, my interests are few outside of hydrology. I enjoy playing music and occasionally I attend an MMA class. The majority of my time is spent either at church or at campus.

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• Esther Ndou

  Degree: MSc Hydrology

  Research thesis:

  Environmental and water quality influences on the seasonal abundance of blackfly species in the Orange River, Northern Cape.

  Qualifications:

  • BSc Hons Environmental Sciences
  • BSc Community Water Services and Sanitation

  Biography:

  My research interests are on water quality and aquatic ecosystems. I am a very friendly and accommodating person who socialises with everyone regardless of me knowing them. I like traveling, shopping and most importantly I like food.
  
  

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• Sanele Ngubane

  Degree:

  MSc Hydrology
  
  

  Research thesis:

  Water Quality Monitoring at the upper uMngeni Catchment: Upstream of Midmar Dam
  
  

  Qualifications:

  • BSc Honours Hydrology
  • BSc Hydrology & Soil Science

  
  

  Biography:
  
  Research interests:

  I am more interested in water quality and land use change research and I also like modelling to a certain extent.
  

  Personal interests:

  I like socialising, going to the gym, watching and playing soccer, food and also to travel

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• Caiphus Ngubo

  Name:

  Caiphus “Joe” Ngubo

  Degree:

  1st year MSc Hydrology (Part time)
  

  Research thesis:

  Impacts of Acacia Mearnsii Plantations on Secondary Aquifer Systems within the Two Streams Catchment

  Qualifications:

  o BSc (Hons) Hydrology
  o BSc Hydrology
  

  Biography:

  I work for the KZN Department of Environmental Affairs as a Geohydrologist, I have special interest in hydrogeology and environmental management. I enjoy traveling and field work.
  

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• Xolile Nkomo

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• Tracy Pearton

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• Manish Ramjeawon

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• Mlungisi Shabalala

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• Shuaib Suleman

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• Megan Taylor

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PhD Students

• Michael Aduah

  Supervisor:

  Dr Michelle Warburton & Prof Graham Jewitt

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• Wiltrud Durand

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• Shaeden Gokool

  Degree:

  PhD Candidate Hydrology

  Research thesis:

  Evaluating the potential of using satellite earth observation data to quantify the contribution of riparian total evaporation to streamflow transmission losses

  Qualifications:

  • MSc (Hydrology)
  • BSc Honours (Hydrology)
  • BSc (Hydrology and Geography)

  Biography:

  My research interests include the use of satellite earth observation data and associated models to capture and model hydrological processes, as well as the use of dual stable isotope chemistry to quantify plant water use dynamics.

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• Catherine Hughes

  Degree:

  PhD Candidate Hydrology (Part Time)

  Supervisor:

  Prof Graham Jewitt

  Research thesis:

  Degradation of ecological infrastructure and its conservation and rehabilitation for improved water security

  Qualifications:

  • MSc (Conservation Biology)
  • BSc Agric (Molecular Genetics)

  Biography:

  Catherine is a conservation biologist and hydrologist with over 13 years of experience working in environmental consulting (climate change, ecosystem services, water and mining), academia and in the NGO space. She currently manages the Threatened Grassland Species Programme at the Endangered Wildlife Trust.
  
  

  Publications and reports:

  Recent project reports – climate change:

   

  • Integrated Model for Climate Change: eThekwini Municipality - Durban, South Africa
  • Climate Change Strategy, uMhlathuze Municipality - Richards Bay, South Africa
  • Climate Change Input: KZN Flood Risk Project - KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
  • DANIDA Climate-Smart Communities Project - Durban, South Africa
  • Water Research Commission’s investigation into the effects of climate change on eutrophication and resultant water quality - National, South Africa
  • PAMSA Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment - National, South Africa
  • uMgungundlovu District Municipality Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment - KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
  • South African Tourism Sector Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment - National, South Africa
  • Investigation into land use change, climate change, ecosystems for Water Research Commission - South Africa

  Recent project reports and models – water management:

   

  • De Beers - GoldSim Dynamic Water Balance for Venetia Diamond Mine Water Balance - Limpopo Province, South Africa
  • Arnot Coal Mine GoldSim Dynamic Water Balance - Mpumalanga, South Africa
  • Tulu Kapi Gold Mine GoldSim Dynamic Water Balance - Ethiopia
  • Ruighoek Chrome Mine GoldSim Dynamic Water Balance - North-West, South Africa
  • Mafube Lifex Coal Mine GoldSim Dynamic Water Balance Update - Middelburg, South Africa
  • Anglo Coal - GoldSim models for reporting – Mpumalanga/Gauteng, South Africa

  Academic/Conference Publications:

   

  • Fairbanks DHK, Hughes CJ, Turpie JK (2004) Potential impact of viticulture expansion on habitat types in the Cape Floristic Region, South Africa. Biodiversity and Conservation 13 (6), 1075 – 1100.
  • Hughes CJ, Kok W, Maharaj V, Gunther P and Raal S (2005) A Sustainable Solution: The Emalahleni Mine Water Reclamation Project. IAIA:SA Conference Proceedings. South Africa.
  • Hughes C and Hounsome R (2009) Climate Change Vulnerability and Adaptation. EnviroCon Conference. Johannesburg, South Africa.
  • Hughes CJ, Schulze RE, Mander M and Marais C (2012) Altered land use and climate change effects on water yield and downstream ecosystem services. SANCIAHS Conference. South Africa.

   

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• Samuel Kusangaya

  Degree:

  PhD Candidate Hydrology
  

  Supervisor:

  Dr Michelle Warburton & Prof Graham Jewitt

  Research thesis:

  Impacts of climate change on water resources in Southern Africa

  Qualifications:

  • BSc Geography and Mathematics, 1999 - University of Zimbabwe.
  • MSc Land and GIS, 2002 - University of Zimbabwe.
  • MPhil GIS and Remote Sensing, 2006 - University of Cambridge, UK.

  Biography:

  Born in Mrewa, and attended Nhowe and Moleli High Schools in Zimbabwe. Graduated from the University of Zimbabwe with: B.Sc. majoring in Geography and Mathematics (1999), Post graduate diploma in Land and Geographic Information Systems (2000), and M.Sc. in Land and Geographic Information Systems (2002). Joined the University of Zimbabwe, Department of Geography and Environmental Science as a lecturer in October 2002. Completed a Master of Philosophy in GIS and Remote Sensing at the University of Cambridge, UK (2005-2006). At the University of Zimbabwe (2002-2008), was involved in the teaching of spatial analysis, hydrology, geographical information systems, remote sensing, water resources management, computing, and statistics/ quantitative techniques. Later joined the Catholic University of Mozambique (2008 - 2011) as head of department and later as pedagogical director within the Centre for GIS, were I developed and coordinated the following course curriculums: (1) MSc in Regional Development Planning, (2) MSc in Geographic Information Systems, (3) BSc Regional, District and Town Planning, (4) BSc Environmental Science and Management. Joined Gorongosa National Park (2011 - 2012) in Mozambique as the GIS and Database Manager, within the Scientific Services Department and was responsible for designing, maintenance and management of the GIS and remote sensing database. My interests are in the application of geo-information science in climate change modelling, vegetation monitoring, hydrology and water resources management and geo-statistics. I have advanced geo-informatics knowledge and skills, including, database management and ground survey. Additionally, I am capable of advanced statistical analysis skills in multivariate and spatio-temporal analysis of geographic, ecological and socioeconomic data.

  Publications:

  • Samuel Kusangaya, Michele L. Warburton, Emma Archer Van Garderen, Graham P.W. Jewitt. (2013). Impacts of Climate Change on Water Resources in Southern Africa: A Review. Journal of Physics and Chemistry of the Earth. DOI:10.1016/j.pce.2013.09.014.
  • Munyaradzi D Shekede, Karin Schmidt and Samuel Kusangaya. (2013). Spectral differentiation of six aquatic weeds in Lake Chivero, Zimbabwe. Journal of Sustainable Development in Africa (Volume 15, No.3, 2013). ISSN: 1520-5509. Clarion University of Pennsylvania, Clarion, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Lawrence NHEMACHENA, Samuel KUSANGAYA and Isaiah GWITIRA (2012). An evaluation of inclusive education of students with visual impairment in Schools and Universities in Beira, Mozambique. Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals (JAASEP), USA. http://www.naset.org/3623.0.html
  • Kusangaya S. (2010).The revitalisation of planning education in Africa: A review of planning education at the Catholic University in Beira, Mozambique. Journal of Building and Land Development, Ardhi University, Tanzania, Volume 17, Number 2.2.

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• Trevor Lumsden

  Position

  PhD Candidate Hydrology
  

  Biography

  His research interests include studying the impact of climate variability and climate change on water resources and agriculture. Previously he has done work on investigating land use impacts on hydrology. He is currently registered for a PhD on the topic of assessing hydrological risk in present and future climates in selected South African catchments.
  
  

  Qualifications

  MSc (hydrology) (cum laude) (Natal)
  BSc Honours (hydrology) (Natal)
  BSc (hydrology, soil science) (Natal)
  
  
  

  Selected Recent Publications

  • GREENE, A.M., HELLMUTH, M. and LUMSDEN, T. (2012). Stochastic decadal climate simulations for the Berg and Breede Water Management Areas, Western Cape province, South Africa. Water Resources Research 48, W06504 doi:10.1029/2011WR011152.
  • LUMSDEN, T.G. AND SCHULZE, R.E. (Eds), 2012. Applications of Rainfall Forecasts for Agriculturally Related Decision Making in Selected Catchments of South Africa. Water Research Commission, Pretoria, RSA, WRC Report TT 538/12. pp 207.
  • GRAHAM, L.P., ANDERSSON, L., HORAN, M., KUNZ, R., LUMSDEN, T., SCHULZE, R., WARBURTON, M., WILK, J. and YANG, W. 2011. Using multiple climate projections for assessing hydrological response to climate change in the Thukela River Basin, South Africa. Physics and Chemistry of the Earth 36, 727-735.
  • SCHULZE, R.E., HEWITSON, B.C., BARICHIEVY, K.R., TADROSS, M.A., KUNZ, R.P., HORAN, M.J.C. and LUMSDEN, T.G. 2010. Methodological Approaches to Assessing Eco-Hydrological Responses to Climate Change in South Africa. Water Research Commission, Pretoria, RSA, WRC Report 1562/1/10. pp 197.
  • LUMSDEN, T.G., SCHULZE, R.E. and HEWITSON, B.C. 2009. Evaluation of potential changes in hydrologically relevant statistics of rainfall in Southern Africa under conditions of climate change. Water SA. 35, 649-656.
  • LUMSDEN, T.G. and SCHULZE, R.E. 2007. Application of Seasonal Climate Forecasts to Predict Regional Scale Crop Yields in South Africa. In Sivakumar, M.V.K. and Hansen, J. (Eds.) Climate Prediction and Agriculture: Advances and Challenges. Springer Berlin Heidelberg, New York, USA. ISBN 978-3-540-44649-1. Chapter 21, 213-224.

  
  

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• Feroza Morris

  Degree: 

  

  PhD Candidate Hydrology
  
  
  

  Research thesis:

  Use of rainfall and temperature forecasts agriculturally related decision-making.
  
  
  

  Qualifications:

  • MSc Environmental hydrology
  • BSc.Hons. Environmental hydrology
  • BSc. Environmental Hydrology

  
  
  

  Biography:

  I have a keen research interest in hydroclimatology and how the climate system causes temporal and spatial variations in the hydrological cycle. My hobbies include spending time with family and friends, going to the beach and getting involved with the youth in my community.

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• Jean N. Namugize

  Degree:

  PhD Candidate Hydrology
  

  Supervisor:

  Prof Graham Jewitt

  Research thesis:

  Water quality modelling in Umgeni catchment

  Qualifications:

  • Master of Science in water resources and environmental management

  • BSc in Environmental Chemistry

  Biography:

  I am Rwandan by nationality with over 8 years of technical and research experience in the field of water quality assessment, nutrients cycling and in environmental social impact assessment (ESIA), environmental management and in geothermal exploration and development technologies. I am a registered EIA expert in Rwanda.
  

  My research interests are in the field of water quality modelling and GIS, water treatment & sanitation technologies and environmental management. Personally I like to be near my family, dancing, travelling and swimming in SPA pools.
  

  
  

  Publications/reports:

  • Namugize J.N., A.S. Onacha and G. Habiyaremye, 2013: Preliminary Environmental and Social Impact Assessment of Karisimbi Geothermal Prospect, Rwanda. East African Journal of Science and Technology, 2(2):47-61.
  • Namugize, J.N., 2011: Preliminary Environmental Impact Assessment of Geothermal Exploration and Development in Karisimbi-Rwanda. Report in United Nations University Geothermal Training Programme in Iceland.
  • Namugize, J.N., H. Nsengimana, R. Rulinda and M. Schmid, 2010: External Nutrient inputs into Lake Kivu: Rivers and atmospheric deposition measured in Kibuye. African Journal Online. ISSN: 1014-4874. Rwanda Journal. Volume 21. P 6-17. Available at: http://www.ajol.info/index.php/rj/article/view/66523
  • Muvundja, N. Pasche, , P.Rinta , Namugize, J.N., M. Isumbisho, M. Schmid B.Müller, F.W.B. Bugenyi and A.Wüest, 2009: Balancing Nutrient Inputs to Lake Kivu. J. Great Lakes Research, 35(3).doi:10.1016/j.jglr.2009.06.002.

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• Bruce Scott-Shaw

  Degree:

  PhD Candidate Hydrology
  

  Supervisor:

  Prof Colin Everson

  Research thesis:

  Rehabilitation of alien invaded riparian zones and catchments using indigenous trees

  Qualifications:

  • BSc Hydrology
  • BSc Hons Hydrology
  • MSc Hydrology

  Biography:

  Research Interests:

  I have a particular interest in using hydrological models to simulate land-use change and climate change. Most of my research has focused on grassland ecosystems and riparian forests (both natural and invaded). I am currently using various meteorological techniques to obtain high frequency water-use measurements of riparian tree species. This information will be used to refine inputs and validate simulations from the ACRU and SWAT models. I have a strong background in GIS (spatial mapping, model building) and model development (Excel and MatLab).

  Social Interests:

  I enjoy all sports (I am a veteran member of the UKZN Thirsty Thirds hockey team). I enjoy beer tasting and the beach.
  
  

  Publications and reports:

  • Clulow, AD; Everson, CS; Price, JS; Jewitt, GPW and Scott-Shaw, B. 2013. Water-use dynamics of a peat swamp forest and a dune forest in Maputaland, South Africa. Hydrol. Earth Syst. Sci. 17: 2053-2067. http://www.hydrol-earth-syst-sci.net/17/2053/2013/hess-17-2053-2013.html

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• Thigesh Vather

  Degree:

  PhD Candidate Hydrology
  

  Research thesis:

  The use of cosmic ray technology for hydrological applications
  
  
  
  

  Qualifications:

  • MSc (Hydrology)
  • BSc Hons (Hydrology)
  • BSc (Hydrology and Soil Science)

  
  

  Biography:

  My research interests are primarily the use of cosmic ray technology and remote sensing methods for estimating soil moisture. In my free time I try to stay active by going to the gym and playing soccer.
  
  
  
  

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• Thomas Rowe

  Degree:

  PhD Candidate Hydrology

  Research thesis:

  Continuous Simulation Modelling for Design Flood Estimation in South Africa

  Qualifications:

  • MSc (Hydrology)
  • BSc Honours (Hydrology)
  • BSc LES (Hydrology and Soil Science)

  Biography:

  I am from a small farming area in Creighton, KZN. My research interests are Design Flood Estimation (DFE), hydrological modelling and process hydrology. The objective of my PhD is to develop and assess a Continuous Simulation Modelling (CSM) system for DFE in South Africa. I also enjoy the outdoors and a variety of sports.

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• Byron Gray

  Degree:

  PhD Candidate Hydrology

  Research thesis:

  An investigation into the impacts of Global Change, with a focus on the effects of land cover change on hydrological processes at a catchment scale in the Cathedral Peak Research Catchments, KwaZulu-Natal.

  Qualifications:

  • MSc (Hydrology)
  • BSc Honours (Hydrology)
  • BSc (Hydrology and Geography)

  Biography:

  I’m from Pietermaritzburg. My research interests are around global change with a particular interest in climate and land use change, as well as hydrological processes and meteorology. I enjoy being outdoors, either mountain biking, sailing or playing tennis.

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• Gareth Simpson

  Degree:

  PhD Candidate – Agricultural Engineering

  Research thesis:

  Water-Energy-Food Nexus

  Qualifications:

  • BTh - 2006
  • MEng (Agricultural Engineering) - 2001
  • BEng Hons (Water Resources Engineering) - 1998
  • BSc Eng (Agricultural Engineering) - 1996

  Biography:

  Gareth is a Professional Engineer who works at Jones & Wagener (Pty) Ltd in the Environmental Engineering Division. He is married to Michelle, with two children, Joy and Nathan. His research interest is related to water, energy and food security, particularly within the SADC region.

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• Katelyn Johnson

  Degree:

  PhD Candidate Engineering

  Research thesis:

  Estimation of extreme design rainfall events and accounting for non-stationary data in design rainfall estimation in South Africa.

  Qualifications:

  • MSc Civil Engineering
  • BSc Civil Engineering

  Biography:

  Katelyn is a Civil Engineer with 4 years’ experience in industry dealing with hydrology and hydraulics. Her research interests lie mainly in the fields of engineering hydrology and climate change. Katelyn is an nGAP lecturer in Civil Engineering at UKZN.

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• Monde Mabuku

  Degree:

  PhD Candidate Agriculture Engineering

  Supervisors:

  Prof Graham Jewitt & Dr Aiden Senzanje

  

  Research thesis:

  Flood disaster preparedness and economic impacts on rural households: A comparative study of Mwandi district of Zambia and eastern Zambezi region of Namibia

  Qualifications:

  • MSc (Integrated Water Resource Management)
  • BSc (Environmental Science) and
  • Diploma (Forestry).

  Biography:

  I am a PhD student sponsored by WaterNet. My research interests include; flood disaster preparedness and adaptation, assessment of flood impacts on livelihood, application of remote sensing and GIS for disasters, conservation of water resources, community forestry and utilization of natural resources, management of wetlands and Integrated Water Resource Management. My hobbies are travelling, swimming, playing netball and listening to music.

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Post Doc Students

• Goitom Adhanom

   

  Biography

  Goitom Adhanom received his B.Sc. degree in Soil and Water Conservation from the University of Asmara, Eritrea, in 1996. After completing his first degree, he joined the ministry of Agriculture in Eritrea and served as an irrigation expert and at various positions. He then joined the University of Pretoria, South Africa to pursue his further studies and obtained his M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees from the same University. In 2014, he joined the Centre for Water Resources Research (CWRR) based at the University of KwaZulu-Natal as a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow. His research interest lie in the area of irrigation scheduling, modelling of water and solute transport, sustainable use of sewage sludge and effluent, water quality, and isotope hydrology. In his recent work, he focused in assessing nutrient fate in buried sewage sludge as well as in using anaerobic baffled reactor effluent in agriculture, hydraulic assessment of platinum tailings, hydropedology of selected hillslopes on halfway house granites, and characterizing hydraulic and physical properties of northern Zululand coastal soils.

  Qualifications

  • Ph.D. (University of Pretoria) 2014
  • M.Sc. (University of Pretoria) 2004
  • B.Sc. (University of Asmara) 1996

   

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• Lauren Bulcock

  Biography

  The focus of her research is using remote sensing technology to identify potential sites for rain water harvesting upscaling in sub-Saharan Africa.

  Qualifications

  PhD
  MSc in Bioresource Systems,
  University of KwaZulu-Natal,
  2009
  
  

  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  Recent Publications

  Bulcock, L.M. and Jewitt, G.P.W. 2013. Key physical characteristics used to assess water harvesting suitability. Physics and Chemistry of the Earth, Parts A/B/C 66: pp 89-100. http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1474706513001150

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• Hartley Bulcock

  Biography 

  

  His research interests are focused on forest hydrology and the use of remote sensing for water resources management.

  Qualifications

  PhD (Hydrology)
  BSc (Hydrology and Geography)
  BSc (Hons) cum laude (Hydrology)
  
  

  Current Research Projects

  • The long term impact of Acacia mearnsii trees on evaporation, streamflow, low flows and ground water resources. Phase II: Understanding the controlling environmental variables and soil water processes over a full crop rotation. (Water Research Commission 2011-2013)
  • Establishment of a more robust observation network to improve understanding of global change in the sensitive and critical water supply area of the Drakensberg. (Water Research Commission 2013-2016)

   

  Recent Publications

  • BULCOCK, H and JEWITT, G. (2012) Field data collection and analysis of canopy and litter interception in commercial forest plantations in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, South Africa. Hydrology and Earth Systems Science. 16, 3717-3728.
  • BULCOCK, H and JEWITT, G (2012) Modelling canopy and litter interception in commercial forest plantations in South Africa. Hydrology and Earth Systems Science.
  • BULCOCK, H. And Jewitt, G.P.W (2010) Spatial mapping of leaf area index using hyperspectral remote sensing for hydrological applications with a particular focus on canopy interception. Hydrology and Earth System Sciences, 14 pp.383-392.
  • GOVENDER, M, CHETTY, K, NAIKEN, V, BULCOCK, H (2008) A comparison of satellite hyperspectral and multispectral remote sensing imagery for improved classification and mapping of vegetation. Water SA, 34(2).
  • GOVENDER, M, CHETTY, K, BULCOCK, H (2007) A review of hyperspectral remote sensing and its application in vegetation and water resources studies. Water SA, 33(2) pp.145-152.

   

  Contact Number	+27 33 260 5117
  Email	Hartley Bulcock
  Address	Centre for Water Resources Research School of Agricultural, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of KwaZulu Natal Private Bag X01, Scottsville, Pietermaritzburg 3209, South Africa

   

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