PhD STUDENT
Kyle Reddy
Position: PhD Hydrology student
Discipline: Hydrology
Centre: Centre for Water Resources Research (CWRR)
School: School of Agricultural, Earth and Environmental Sciences
Campus: Agriculture Campus
Room no./Building: Rabie Saunders Building
Telephone: +27 63 920 0471
Email: 214530922@stu.ukzn.ac.za
Biography
I am 27 years old and I am a PhD hydrology student at UKZN. I am currently working as a Hydrologist at SRK consultancy. In my PhD, I am currently looking at the water productivity of taro and sweet potato varieties in South Africa. My focus in my PhD is multidisciplinary with focus towards Hydrology, Agronomy, Agrometeorology and soil science. I have achieved several merit awards in my undergrad Hydrology modules and have been awarded the Albert Modi Umbuntu award for the best multidisciplinary/transdisciplinary research project in my Masters.
Qualifications
BSc LES stream (majoring in Hydrology and Soil science), BSc Honours (Hydrology) and MSc (Hydrology) and PhD candidate (Hydrology)
Current Research Projects
Estimating water productivity of taro and sweet potato in South Africa.
Recently Completed Projects (2020-23)
Estimation of the water use efficiency of soybean for biodiesel production in South Africa.
Hobbies and Interests
Sport, camping, fishing