POST GRADUATE CONFERENCE 2023
PROGRAMME DIRECTOR: MS PHAPHAMA MHLEKWA
Welcoming by Prof Van Zyl
09:15 - 09:35
09:35 - 09:45
Opening Address by DVC Dr David Phaho
Explanation of the days proceedings by Dr Masimba Paradza
09:45 - 09:55 Delegates enter rooms
10:00 - 10:15
10:15 - 10:30
10:30 - 10:45
10:45 - 11:00
11:00 - 11:15
11:15 - 11:30
11:30 - 11:45
11:45 - 12:00
12:00 - 12:15
12:15 - 12:30
Murendeni Nethengwe
Gail Angilique Stock
Nape Matheko
Phahlamohlaka
Melanie Swanson
Oiva Viety Kamati
TEA BREAK
Shana De Bruyn-Orr
Human, Health and Social Dynamics
Human, Health and Social Dynamics
Human, Health and Social Dynamics
Human, Health and Social Dynamics
Human, Health and Social Dynamics
Human, Health and Social Dynamics
Leighchan Adams Human, Health and Social Dynamics
Anevay Anbren Africa
Human, Health and Social Dynamics
Likentso Shuping Human, Health and Social Dynamics
The link between Diabetes mellitus, obesity, oxidative stress and male infertility: Implications
An adaptive design approach to studio spaces in higher education within the Interior Design and Architectural disciplines
Closing the gaps in sexual health care for men treated for prostate cancer
An investigation into health-related new product development successes at a University of Technology within South Africa
Rooibos: A potential oxidative stress modulator and ergogenic aid
Modulation of inflammation in intestinal cells utilising aqueous rooibos extracts – An assessment of the effects of rooibos polyphenols on gut health
First year students’ views of university selected services in the Department of Emergency Medical Sciences at a University of Technology
Evaluation of different solvent extracts prepared from Cannabis sativa as antioxidants in HepG2 cells under glucose-induced oxidative stress conditions
The prevalence of bacteria commonly related to the production of mussels and oysters in Saldanha Bay
1
HOSTED BY CPUT CENTRE FOR POSTGRADUATE STUDIES
(CPGS)
PROGRAMME 1 MARCH
2023
08:30 - 09:00 Arrival & Registration 09:00 - 09:15
TIME NAME FOCUS AREA ABSTRACT TITLE ROOM 1
POST GRADUATE CONFERENCE 2023
PROGRAMME
PROGRAMME DIRECTOR: MS PHAPHAMA MHLEKWA
1 MARCH 2023
12:30 - 12:45
12:45 - 13:30
13:30 - 13:45
13:45 - 14:00
14:00 - 14:15
14:15 - 14:30
14:30 - 15:05
15:00 - 15:15
15:15 - 15:30
15:30 - 15:45
ROOM 2
10:00 - 10:15
10:15 - 10:30
10:30 - 10:45
10:45 - 11:00
11:00 - 11:15
11:15 - 11:30
11:30 - 11:45
Heidi Thomas
LUNCH
Tsepang Mohajane
Ayakha Tshayingwe
Human, Health and Social Dynamics
The Environment, Climate Change and Sustainability
The Environment, Climate Change and Sustainability
Duran Chetty The Environment, Climate Change and Sustainability
Kevin Christopher Cope
The Environment, Climate Change and Sustainability
Okuhle Mndi The Environment, Climate Change and Sustainability
TEA BREAK
SCORING
VOTE OF THANKS
Lesego Assegaai The Digital Society
Selema Tebogo Molopa
The Digital Society
Jean-Mari van Zyl The Digital Society
Lesego Assegaai The Digital Society
Maritsa Grewe The Digital Society
TEA
Joshua Patrick Doyle
The Digital Society
Student resilience and interpersonal interactions in Diagnostic Radiography
Impact of Climate Change on Cultural Heritage Structures: A review (2015–2021) and future perspectives
The effect of shade stress and different growth media on hydroponic-grown Trachyandra divaricata (Jacq.) Kunth as a coastal vegetable.
Perspectives on and the status of sterile cultivars of invasive alien plants in South Africa
Exploring the Future of Maritime Transportation with Digital Technologies: A Literature Review on Fossil Fuel Energy Efficiency and Decarbonisation
The interactive effects of different irrigation intervals and salt concentrations on full feed contents of Mesembryanthemum crystallinum L. leaves
The impact of Blockchain technology in Internal Audit Activity in South Africa
The potential use of Blockchain to democratise the higher education value chain.
The perspectives of Foundation Phase preservice teachers using Digital storytelling to teach reading fluency
The impact of Blockchain Technology in Internal Audit Activity in South Africa
A proposed framework for improving student engagement using virtual reality at a selected tertiary institution, Cape Town, South Africa
Cyber Attacks Pose a Significant Threat to Merchant Shipping: A Literary Review of Artificial Intelligence's Influence on Shipboard Safety and Security in the Maritime Industry
(CPGS)
2
HOSTED BY CPUT CENTRE FOR POSTGRADUATE STUDIES
TIME NAME FOCUS AREA ABSTRACT TITLE
POST GRADUATE CONFERENCE 2023
PROGRAMME
PROGRAMME DIRECTOR: MS PHAPHAMA MHLEKWA
1 MARCH 2023
11:45 - 12:00
12:00 - 12:15
12:15 - 12:30
12:30 - 12:45
12:45 - 13:30
13:30 - 13:45
13:45 - 14:00
14:00 - 14:15
14:15 - 15:00
15:00 - 15:15
15:15 - 15:30
15:30 - 15:45
ROOM 3
10:00 - 10:15
10:15 - 10:30
10:30 - 10:45
Nokonwaba Wanana
The Digital Society
Nyarai Tunjera The Digital Society
Elias Chipofya Bio-economy and Biotechnology
Mabekane Rebecca Makgato
LUNCH
Caroline
Tyavambiza
Bio-economy and Biotechnology
Bio-economy and Biotechnology
Firdous Ahmed Bio-economy and Biotechnology
Tarryn Kay Prinsloo
Siphosethu Samantha Dyani
TEA
SCORING
VOTE OF THANKS
Bio-economy and Biotechnology
Bio-economy and Biotechnology
Undergraduate students’ experience of online learning and academic performance during the Covid-19 pandemic at a university of technology in South Africa
Future-Proofing Higher Education: Leveraging 21st Century Skills and AI for eTeaching and eLearning
The neuroprotective effects of Rooibos extracts against hydrogen peroxideinduced oxidative stress in human neuroblastoma SH-SY5Y cells.
Development of an irritant-induced allergy model to characterise the antiinflammatory properties of honeybush (C. subternata) in skin in vitro.
The Antimicrobial and Anti-Inflammatory and Wound healing Effects of Silver Nanoparticles Synthesized from Cotyledon orbiculata
Identification of novel serum-based prognostic biomarkers for the prediction of severity of disease in high-risk patients with SARS Coronavirus-2
The potential of clinical signatures for early prognostication of inhalation injury presence
Marine actinobacteria as a source of enzymes with potential application in antioxidant production
Vusumzi Funda
Space Science, Engineering and Technology
Elisha Indarjit Space Science, Engineering and Technology
Ngum
Muyanuingong Fondo
Space Science, Engineering and Technology
Development of an Artificial Intelligence-enabled Decision Support System for Higher Education Institutions
Evaluation of Software-Defined Network Controller applied to Smart Grid Applications
Effect of malting on the antimicrobial and antioxidant properties of Bambara groundnut (Vigna subterranea (L.) Verdc) protein fractions
3
HOSTED BY CPUT CENTRE FOR POSTGRADUATE STUDIES (CPGS)
TIME NAME FOCUS AREA ABSTRACT TITLE
POST GRADUATE CONFERENCE 2023
PROGRAMME
PROGRAMME DIRECTOR: MS PHAPHAMA MHLEKWA
10:45 - 11:00
11:00 - 11:15
11:15 - 11:30
11:30 - 11:45
11:45 - 12:00
12:00 - 12:15
12:15 - 12:30
Ongeziwe Sinazo Wutu
Space Science, Engineering and Technology
Ziyanda Dyongo Space Science, Engineering and Technology
TEA BREAK
Makhetsi Flora Nteka
Aude Mailys Minang Nkombe
Emmanuel Idowu Ogunwole
Abuyile Mpaka
Space Science, Engineering and Technology
Space Science, Engineering and Technology
Space Science, Engineering and Technology
Space Science, Engineering and Technology
ABSTRACT TITLE
1 MARCH 2023
Antifungal effect of Ag/Cu bimetallic nanoparticles against selected mycotoxin producing fungi on maize
An Assessment of Corporate Entrepreneurship Capabilities within the university Facilities Management and Infrastructure Development departments in the Western Cape, South Africa
Planning and optimization of the renewable-energy-based micro-grid for rural electrification
Improvement of Membrane Surface Antimicrobial Properties to Enhance Resistance To Fouling in Treatment of Municipal Wastewater
Active and Reactive Power rescheduling-based generator sensitivity factors for congestion management using particle swarm optimization algorithm.
Lab-scale implementation, testing and experimental results of the IEC16850 standard-based islanding detection scheme for distributed generator integrated power systems
12:30 - 12:45
12:45 - 13:30
13:30 - 13:45
13:45 - 14:00
14:00 - 14:15
14:15 - 14:30
14:30 - 15:00
Haltor Mataifa Space Science, Engineering and Technology
LUNCH
Sinawo Nomandela
Billy Murray
Ahmed Zentani
Adimchinobi
Daniel Asiegbu
Bennour Bin
Amade Bacar
15:00 - 15:15 TEA BREAK
15:15 - 15:30
15:30 - 15:45
SCORING
VOTE OF THANKS
Smart Energy
Smart Energy
Smart Energy
Smart Energy
Smart Energy
An efficient primal-dual interior-point method for Volt/VAR optimization of power transmission systems
Development of an Adaptive Controller for Voltage Stability Improvement in a Modern Power Grid
Real-time voltage control using demand-side resources in active distribution networks
Design and implementation of a dc fast charging system for electric vehicles
Modelling and design of solid-state transformer for smart energy
Smart metering and energy access programs: an approach to energy poverty reduction in Sub-Saharan Africa
4
HOSTED BY CPUT CENTRE FOR POSTGRADUATE STUDIES (CPGS)
TIME NAME FOCUS AREA