PROGRAMME
CPUT RESEARCH FESTIVAL 2024
Relevant, Responsive and Focused Research and Innovation for Societal Impact
TUESDAY 29 OCTOBER - FRIDAY 1 NOVEMBER Lecture Theatre Complex | District 6 Campus INDUSTRY, RESEARCHER, CHEC, SISONKE AND INTERNATIONALISATION EXHIBITIONS THROUGHOUT
DAY 1
TUESDAY 29 OCTOBER
ONLINE LINK
Integrating Work-Focused Research and the World of Business
Integrating Work-Focused Research and the World of Business 09:00 – 09:30
REGISTRATION AND NETWORKING
09:30 – 09:45
Welcome Address: Prof Chris Nhlapo (Vice Chancellor, CPUT) and Prof Dina Burger (Director: DRD) on behalf of Prof Rishidaw Balkaran (Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Learning & Teaching; Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research, Technology Innovation & Partnerships, CPUT)
09:45 – 10:15
Keynote Speech: Dr Sharman Wickham (CHEC)
10:15 – 10:45
Online Presentation: by Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to discuss the Technology and Human Resources for Industry Programme (THRIP)
10:45 – 11:00
COFFEE BREAK AND NETWORKING
11:00 – 12:00
Notes of Support: Deans of Faculties, CPUT 11:00: Faculty of Applied Sciences: Prof Joseph Kioko 11:10: Faculty of Business and Management Sciences: Prof Visvanathan Naicker obo Prof Renitha Rampersad (Acting) 11:20: Faculty of Education: Prof Andile Mji 11:30: Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment: Prof Veruscha Fester obo Prof Suresh Ramsuroop 11:40: Faculty of Health and Wellness: Dr Nicole Brooks (Acting) 11:50: Faculty of Informatics and Design: Prof Tembisa Ngqondi
12:00 – 13:00
USAf Session 12.00 – 12.30: Outlining capacity development platforms in the AECRS programme: Prof Stephanie Burton 12.30 – 13.00: USAf panel discussion and Q&A session: Prof Stephanie Burton
13:00 – 14:00
LUNCH
14:00 – 15:00
SAMRC Division of Research Capacity Development – Introduction to RCD Grants and Scholarships and other SAMRC opportunities: SAMRC representatives: Dr Abeda Dawood and Dr Frederic Nduhirabandi
15:00 – 16:00
Interactive workshopping on research funding: Prof Sioux McKenna, Rhodes University (online)
DAY 2
WEDNESDAY 30 OCTOBER
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Ethics in Research
Ethics in Research 08:00 – 09:00
REGISTRATION AND NETWORKING
09:00 – 10:00
AI and Research Ethics: Dr Jerome Kiley
10:00 – 11:00
Informed Consent: Round table discussions & facilitated case studies
11:00 – 12:30
Research Ethics Risk/Benefit Analysis: Round table discussions & facilitated case studies
12:30 – 13:30
LUNCH
13:30 – 14:30
Autonomy: Prof Johan Bester, Saint Louis University School of Medicine (online)
14:30 – 16:00
Workshop on Individual and Group Harm: URI, Faculties
DAY 3
THURSDAY 31 OCTOBER
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Conference Day 1 - Relevant, Responsive and Focused Research and Innovation for Societal Impact
Conference Day 1 - Research Focus Areas 08:30 – 09:00
REGISTRATION AND NETWORKING
09:00 – 10:00
Plenary Address on Applied Research in the 21st Century: Prof Eugene Cloete
10:00 – 10:30
Plenary Address: Relevant, Responsive and Focused Research and the need to tackle urban governance challenges: Deputy Mayor of Cape Town, Alderman Eddie Andrews
10:30 – 11:00
CPUT Research Focus Areas Round table discussion: CHEC, JTT WCG (joint task team, W Cape Govt) Ms Karen Shippey, JTT CCT (City of CT) Ms Kayleen Simpson, Research Directorate, CPGS, TTO and Faculties
11:00 – 13:00
Break away sessions for individual paper presentations
THEMED COLLOQUIUM ON RESEARCH FOCUS AREA 2 Space Science, Engineering & Technology Session Keynote: Prof Inno Davidson LECTURE THEATRE 2 Time
Initial and Surname
Title of Abstract
11:20 – 11:45
S Moodien
Improving the operational performance of wind turbine rotors using vortex tripping devices as a passive control method
11:45 – 12:10
T Samuriwo, O Babalola, C Sparks
Leveraging pan-sharpened hyperspectral data and machine learning to enhance ocean plastic litter detection
12:10 – 12:35
Z Malesu, B Ntamba Ntamba, LMeyers
The design of a low-speed water tunnel apparatus for the hydrodynamic analysis of underwater robots
12:35 – 13:00
R Atson, M Chowdhury
Green synthesis of CuO/CQD nanocomposite for printed electrochemical glucose sensor
THEMED COLLOQUIUM ON RESEARCH FOCUS AREA 5 Human, Health & Social Dynamics Session Keynote: Prof Nic Theo LECTURE THEATRE 3 Time
Initial and Surname
Title of Abstract
11:20 – 11:45
K Abuki, F Cleophas, M Maclean
Tswana at sport boundaries of colonial modernity
11:45 – 12:10
J Cronje
Confessions of a failed academic: How (not) to build a research trajectory
12:10 – 12:35
J Jacobs, F Cleophas
New theoretical responses for obtaining good health
12:35 – 13:00
C van Loggerenberg, D Ramagole, P Boer
Sports-related injuries and illnesses amongst adolescent athletes in an urban setting presenting to a sports medicine practice: A one-year prospective study
LECTURE THEATRE 4 11:20 – 11:45
R White
The needs of English lecturers and available resources and support mechanisms for key design principles for an effective Moodle-based LMS
11:45 – 12:10
M Swanson
An investigation into health-related new product development successes through a University of Technology within South Africa
12:10 – 12:35
A Wambua, Z Waghid, A Theodorio
School leadership and continuous professional development: Catalysts for enhancing teacher professionalism and student success in South African schools
12:35 – 13:00
S Xego, L Kambizi, F Nchu
Enhancing sustainable cultivation and use of medicinal plants through collaborative partnerships
LECTURE THEATRE 5 11:20 – 11:45
J Ras, D Smith, A Kengne, E Soteriades, L Leach
Physical fitness, cardiovascular and musculoskeletal health, and occupational performance in firefighters
11:45 – 12:10
C Gobeni, L Mhlobo, Y Manqola, S Somdaka, J Williams, S Tsheke, A Sambo
Exploring the omni-channel distribution flow issues of a national retail company in South Africa to cater to the changing needs and preferences of consumers
12:10 – 12:35
L Khorommbi, G Mguli, M Mathabela, O Ncube, S Tshepo
Exploring strategies for managing risk in logistics within the courier sector under courier in Western Cape
12:35 – 13:00
E Egieyeh
Enhancing the role of pharmacists inimmunisations in the Cape Town Metropole of South Africa
13:00 – 14:00
LUNCH
14:00 – 16:00
Break away sessions for individual paper presentations
THEMED COLLOQUIUM ON RESEARCH FOCUS AREA 4 The Environment, Climate Change & Sustainability Session Keynote: Prof Bongani Ncube (online) LECTURE THEATRE 2 Time
Initial and Surname
Title of Abstract
14:20 – 14:45
H Geyer
The integrated management of illegally disposed domestic biomedical waste in South African informal settlements
14:45 – 15:10
A Sambo, M Chasiwe, M George, N Moses, N Raithule, R Tsoliwe, T van Rensburg
The implementation of green supply chain management practices within the Western Cape’s textile industry
15:10 – 15:35
K Mothobi, F Lewu, A Ngqulana
Smallholder livestock farmers’ perception and adaptation strategies to drought in the Western Cape Province
15:35 – 16:00
A Esau, C Sparks
Abundance and characteristics of microplastics at Zandvlei Estuary, Cape Town, South Africa
LECTURE THEATRE 3 14:20 – 14:45
E Plato, C Andries, N Jovanovic
Modelling the long-term salinization of the Cape Flats aquifer in the Philippi horticultural area
14:45 – 15:10
K Wa Kasongo, M Aziz
Enhancing membrane fouling resistance in municipal wastewater treatment through chemical grafting with 3-Allyl-5,5-Dimethyl Hydantoin (ADMH)
15:10 – 15:35
M Khumalo, A Chisin, S Patnaik
Empowering communities through upcycling: The transformative role of GAPA grandmothers in sustainable fashion
15:35 – 16:00
A Ranjan, P Welz
Microalgal consortium for tertiary tannery wastewater remediation and biomass resource recovery
THEMED COLLOQUIUM ON RESEARCH FOCUS AREA 6 The Digital Society Session Keynote: Prof Alessandro Inversini, EHL Hospitality Business School, Lausanne, Switzerland LECTURE THEATRE 4 Time
Initial and Surname
Title of Abstract
14:20 – 14:45
W Smidt
Empowering youth for sustainable development: Exploring the transformative potential of film literacy in a postcolonial context
14:45 – 15:10
V Mntuyedwa, P Pohlenz
Experiences of first year students on digital literacy when they from high school to the university
15:10 – 15:35
U Maharaj
Decolonising film education in the South African university: A review of approaches and challenges
15:35 – 16:00
W Smidt
Framing critical self-awareness: How film literacy can contribute to social transformation in postcolonial societies
LECTURE THEATRE 5 14:20 – 14:45
A Theodorio (online)
Understanding educators' approaches to rethinking technology integration for inclusive teacher education.
14:45 – 15:10
N Tunjera, A Chigona
AI-Powered tools for enhancing preservice teachers' pedagogical content knowledge
15:10 – 15:35
K Musungu, M Shoko, J Smit
Advancing remote sensing techniques for mapping inland Fynbos wetland vegetation
DAY 4
FRIDAY 1 NOVEMBER
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Conference Day 2 - Relevant, Responsive and Focused Research and Innovation for Societal Impact
Conference Day 2 - Research Focus Areas 08:30 – 09:00
REGISTRATION AND NETWORKING
09:00 – 11:00
Break away sessions for individual paper presentations
THEMED COLLOQUIUM ON RESEARCH FOCUS AREA 1 Bioeconomy & Biotechnology Session Keynote: Prof Jeanine Marnewick LECTURE THEATRE 2 Time
Initial and Surname
Title of Abstract
09:20 – 11:45
O Kamati, S Davies, L Bragagna, K-H Wagner, C Uys, R Louw, S Mason, D Bester, JL Marnewick
Effect of fermented Rooibos consumption on sprinter metabolome and exercise performance after an aerobic and anaerobic exercise regime
09:45 – 10:10
P Khatshaza, R Wilson, G Imrie, D Neveling, M Lilly
Identification and characterisation of a synbiotic formulation containing rooibos to improve canine intestinal gut health
10:10 – 10:35
S Davies, O Kamati, J Marnewick
The application of transdisciplinarity in research and the advancement of indigenous knowledge at a University of Technology
10:35 – 11:00
M Le Roes-Hill
Actinomycetes diversity – ‘To see a world in a grain of sand’
LECTURE THEATRE 3 09:20 – 11:45
L Keet, T Magcwebeba, S Abel, A Louw, W Gelderblom, M Lilly
Modulation of UVB-induced oxidative stress and inflammation in skin keratinocytes (HaCaT) utilising unfermented rooibos and honeybush aqueous extracts
09:45 – 10:10
E Omoruyi, W Gelderblom, H Volschenk, M Lilly
A comparative study of Aspalathus linearis (rooibos), Cyclopia spp. (honeybush) and Camellia sinensis tea extracts against Fusarium plant pathogens
10:10 – 10:35
A Prins, M Haeussler, B Kirby-McCullough, J Pleiss, M Le Roes-Hill
EnzymeML: A Python-based pipeline for reproducible and automated
10:35 – 11:00
S Reddy, F Rautenbach, J Marnewick, M van de Venter
Polyphenol-enriched Cyclopia intermedia E. Mey (honeybush) mitigates features of T2DM
LECTURE THEATRE 4 09:20 – 11:45
A Sapo, A Bohardien, G Imrie, D Neveling, M Lilly
Identification and characterisation of a synbiotic formulation containing beneficial bacteria and rooibos extract to promote cattle gut health
09:45 – 10:10
P Welz, G Holtman, R Haldenwang
A zero-waste model for winery wastewater remediation and valorisation in South Africa
10:10 – 10:35
N Tafu, V Jideani, T Anyasi
Physicochemical and functional and physical properties of Nixtamalized Bambara Groundnut (vigna subterrnaea) flours
THEMED COLLOQUIUM ON RESEARCH FOCUS AREA 3 Smart Energy Session Keynote: Prof Mohamed Tariq Kahn LECTURE THEATRE 5 Time
Initial and Surname
Title of Abstract
09:20 – 11:45
S Mkhize, J Kamanzi, M Kahn
Nanotechnology-based improvement in low-income housing with EnergyPlus modelling
09:45 – 10:10
T Shumbayaonda, J Kamanzi, M Kahn
Techno economic analysis of solar PV with storage for peak hour supply
10:10 – 10:35
T Ventura, J Kamanzi, M Kahn
Development of monitoring systems for aged distribution transformers with smart metering
10:35 – 11:00
X Koni
Ambient Intelligence (Aml) technologies in mitigating the impact of Alternative Energy Generation (AEG) on the utility electrical network system
11:00 – 13:00
SISONKE REFLECTION, ACTIVITY AND CERTIFICATE AWARDS
13:00 – 14:00
LUNCH AND NETWORKING
14:00 – 14:30
Plenary Address on Integration of CPUT Research Focus Areas into postgraduate study: Prof Stephanie Burton, CPGS
14:30 – 16:00
RESEARCH EXCELLENCE AWARDS AND NRF-RATED RESEARCHERS CERTIFICATES