Meet the People
Prof Johann Andersen
Education/Qualifications
PhD (Civil Engineering), University of Stellenbosch 1995
MS (Transportation), University of Texas at Austin 1992
BEng (Civil Engineering), University of Stellenbosch 1988
Professional Experience
Adjunct Associate Professor of Transportation Engineering, 2014
Head: Intelligent Transport Systems and Smart Mobility Laboratory 2014
CEO Techso, 2005
Prof Andersen has extensive exposure in the field of technology applications in Transportation. He has practical industry experience in the fields of Freeway Management Systems, Advanced Public Transportation Management Systems, Vehicle Overload Control Systems. This entails concept and strategy development, design and monitoring of deployment. His passion is to convey the practical experience to his teaching and research environment.
Honours, Awards, Memberships
Special Award for Excellence in ITS, ITS South Africa
First president of ITS South Africa
Member SAICE, ITS SA
Research Interests
ITS solutions for developing countries
Mobility as a Service (MaaS) application
Connected and Autonomous Vehicles
Big Data applications in Transportation
Selected Publications
Andersen, SJ and Bruwer, M. Economic Chapter: Transportation. Development of a Country report on the Measures Implemented to Combat the Impact of Covid-19 in South Africa, DPME, 2020Olivier, WG, Andersen, SJ, and Bruwer, M. Incident Analysis Using Probe Data, Proceedings of the South African Transport Conference, 2017. Received SATC award for best paper by young Professional. Andersen, SJ, Lorio B and Vorster P. Chapter 16: Overload Control Benefit & Cost Considerations. Lu, Meng (ed). Evaluation of Intelligent Road Transport Systems: Methods & Results. IET United Kingdom. 2016 Booysen, M, Andersen, SJ, and Zeeman, AS, Informal Public Transport in Sub-Saharan Africa as a Vessel for Novel Intelligent Transport Systems, Proceedings, 16th International IEEE Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems, 2013, The Hague, Netherlands
International Collaborations
Institute for Transportation Research (ITRE), North Caroline State University
University of Texas at Austin
Venice International University
Industry collaboration: TomTom (Netherlands), ptvgroup (Germany)
Teaching
Intelligent Transportation Systems as part of Transportation Science 364
Postgraduate course: Systems Engineering Approach to Intelligent Transportation Systems
Dr John Babafemi
Short Bio
Dr AJ Babafemi had his undergraduate and master’s degrees from Obafemi Awolowo University, where he was lecturing. He obtained his PhD degree at the Department of Civil Engineering, Stellenbosch University, South Africa in 2015. He was also a postdoctoral research fellow at the university between 2016 and 2017. He joined the department as a Senior Lecturer in 2019. He is a member of the Unit for Construction Materials (UCM) and the current Group Head of Structural Engineering and Civil Engineering Informatics.
Education/Qualifications
PhD (Civil Engineering), Stellenbosch University (2015)
M.Sc. (Building Structures), Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria (2011)
B.Sc. (Hons.) (Building), Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria (2001)
Professional Experience
Senior Lecturer, Department of Civil Engineering, Stellenbosch University, Aug. 2019 to date
Senior Lecturer, Department of Building, Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria, Oct. 2018 – Aug. 2019.
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Department of Civil Engineering, Stellenbosch University, May 2016 – June 2017
Graduate Assistant – Lecturer I, Department of Building, Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria, Nov. 2005 – Sept. 2018.
Lecturer III, Department of Building Technology, Waziri Umaru Polytechnic, Birnin-Kebbi, Nigeria, Dec. 2003 – Dec. 2005.
Honours, Awards, Memberships
Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund, Nigeria) for Academic Staff Training & Development Programme, 2011-2014.
Sub-Committee B Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship, Stellenbosch University, May 2016-June 2017.
Sub-Committee B New Appointees Funding, Stellenbosch University, 2020
African Collaboration Grant (ACG) 2020
RILEM Senior (#31890)
Associate Member, SAICE (2012922)
Registered Professional Builder, CORBON (F.1334)
Corporate Member, MNIOB (M.0001408)
Member, Concrete Society of Southern Africa
Research Interests
Fibre reinforced cement-based materials
Time-dependent behaviour of cement-based materials
Green building materials
Use of supplementary cementitious materials in concrete
Durability properties of cement-based materials
Construction material behaviour in fire
Selected Publications
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=JWpBGHQAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao
International Collaborations
Prof. Suvash C. Paul (IUBAT, Bangladesh)
Dr. Biranchi Panda (IIT Guwahati, India)
Dr. Md Jihad Miah (University of Asia Pacific, Bangladesh)
Dr. Babatunde J. Olawuyi (FUTMinna, Nigeria)
Dr. BrankoSavija(DUT, The Netherlands)
Dr. Jonathan Phuong Tran (RMIT University, VIC, Australia)
Teaching
Strength of Materials 254
Prof Gerrit Basson
Short Bio
Head, Hydraulics Laboratory, Department of Civil Engineering, Stellenbosch University, South Africa
Prof Basson specialized in river hydraulics, sedimentation, and design of large hydraulic structures and has more than 30 years’ work experience. He is well known internationally as honorary vice-president of ICOLD (International Commission on Large Dams) and of WASER (World Association of Sediment and Erosion Research). He has work experience in 21 countries as professional engineer and he has been on several missions of the World Bank as reservoir sedimentation specialist. He is a member of the SA Institute of Civil Engineering and of the SA Academy of Engineering. Internationally he is currently a member of the UNESCO-IHP-ISI International Sedimentation Initiative Task Force, the WORLD BANK-UNESCO Task Group on reservoir sedimentation management, and a member of the ICOLD and IAHR reservoir sedimentation committees.
Dr Adèle Bosman
Short Bio
Adèle Bosman is a lecturer in Hydraulics Engineering at the Stellenbosch University. She holds a BEng, MSc and PhD (civil engineering), all from Stellenbosch University. For the past 12 year she specialised in the design of Hydraulic Structures, and River and Reservoir hydrodynamic modelling and rock sour studies. Previously she worked for Aurecon for five year, where she was involved mainly in the design of water and wastewater treatment plants.
Education/Qualifications
BEng (Civil), MSc (Civil), PhD (Civil)
Professional Experience
2009-2013: Engineer, Aurecon Cape Town
2013 – present: Lecturer: Stellenbosch University, Department of Civil Engineering
Honours, Awards, Memberships
Member of the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA)
Awarded Best Presenter by a YPF member at the 2019 SANCOLD Conference
Research Interests
Design of Hydraulic Structures
River and reservoir hydrodynamic modelling
Sedimentation and rock scour studies
Physical and numerical modelling
Selected Publications
• Bosman A and Basson GR (2020). Physical model study of bedrock scour downstream of dams due to spillway plunging jets, Journal of South African Institute of Civil Engineering, 62(3), 36-52. ISSN 1021-2019.
• Bosman A and Basson GR (2019). Rock scour hole equilibrium geometry prediction for plunging jets at dams. SANCOLD Annual Conference: Sustainable long-term dam infrastructure development and management, Benoni, South Africa, 6-8 November.
• Bosman A, Basson GR, Bosman DE (2016). Hydraulic model study of the blowback behaviour of the bottom outlet of the Berg River Dam, South Africa. Journal of the South African Institution of Civil Engineering, 58(1), 43-52.
Teaching
Hydraulic Structures 424 and Hydraulics 354
Dr Isobel Brink
Short Bio
Dr Brink obtained a B.Bldg.Arts degree from the University of Port Elizabeth before moving for two years to the UK. She returned to South Africa to commence studies in Civil Engineering at the University of Cape Town where she obtained both a BSc.Civ.Eng and MSc.Civ. Eng degree. Thereafter she worked in the Building and Civil Engineering industries for 3 years. She commenced with further studies at Stellenbosch University and obtained her PhD degree in Civil Engineering. She took up a permanent position at the Department of Civil Engineering in 2016 and is currently a Senior Lecturer in Water Treatment and Environmental Engineering.
Research Interests
Dr Brink is interested in new innovations in water quality improvement methods and undertakes projects with wide application. Recent research includes simple point of use systems for potable water treatment, river water quality modelling and the use of green infrastructure for surface runoff water quality improvement.
Selected Publications
A list of published works can be found on her Scopus Author(https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57189763599) and Research Gate (https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Isobel_Brink) profiles.
Teaching
Water Treatment 324
Environmental Engineering 454 (Environmental Water Quality)
Mrs Megan Bruwer
Short Bio
Megan Bruwer is a transportation engineer and qualified with a B.Eng degree in civil engineering in 2008 and an M.Eng degree in transportation engineering in 2010, both cum-laude, from Stellenbosch University. After qualifying, Megan worked as a consultantengineer, involved in the design of rural and metropolitan public transport systems and road based traffic accommodation for new developments. Megan joined the Civil Engineering Department of Stellenbosch University as a lecturer in transportation engineering and the project coordinator of the Stellenbosch Smart Mobility Laboratory (SSML) in January 2015. Since returning to academia full time, Megan has enjoyed and excelled in her role as a lecturer. In 2017 she was awarded the Teaching Excellence Award presented by the Dean of the Engineering Faculty, recognising Teaching and Learning Scholarship, curriculum development and positive student feedback.
Honours, Awards, Memberships
Awards:
2017: Teaching Excellence Award
2017: SAICE Award for best paper by a young professional at the Southern African Transport Conference
Memberships:
Engineering Council of South Africa: Candidate Engineer
South African Institution of Civil Engineering:Member
South African Society for Engineering Education:Member
Research Interests
Megan’s research interests include traffic flow theory and the application of Floating Car Data in the developing country context. She is currently completing a PhD in this field.
Selected Publications
Bruwer, MM; Bester, CJ; Viljoen, ES (2019). The influence of gradient on saturation flow rate at signalised intersections. Journal of the South African Institution of Civil Engineering, 2019:61(2), Johannesburg: SAICE
Sinclair, M & Bruwer, MM (2019). The impact of prior transport-based experiences on academic interest and performance– a case study of undergraduate students in Transport Science modules at Stellenbosch University. Proceedings of the 8th Research in Engineering Education Symposium 2019, Cape Town, South Africa. Pp 654-663.
JM Schmidt, SJ Andersen & MM Bruwer. Traffic Impact of the It’s Time Event. Proceedings of the 37th Southern African Transport Conference 2018, Pretoria, South Africa Bruwer, M. &Weichenmeier, F., 2017. Adaptive Signal control using PTV Balance and PTV Epics for Application in a Developing Country. Livingstone, 8th Africa Transportation Technology Transfer Conference.
Olivier, W., Andersen, S. & Bruwer, M., 2017. Incident Analysis using Probe Data. Pretoria, 36th Southern African Transport Convference.
International Collaborations
University Staff Doctoral Programme with the University of Bath
Teaching
Transportation Science 324
Transportation Science 364 (Geometric Design)
Dr Riaan Combrinck
Short Bio
Dr Combrinck obtained his BEng, MScEng and PhD at Stellenbosch University between 2005 and 2016. He was appointed as lecturer at the Civil Engineering Department of Stellenbosch University in 2013 and is currently a senior lecturer. His teaching and research interests are construction materials with a special interest in cement and concrete materials. He has published internationally and also in South Africa and leads the Unit of Construction Materials (UCM) within the Structures Division of Stellenbosch University. The UCM supports several postgraduate students and research projects, and also provides specialist consultant services to industry, especially related to testing and development of construction materials
Education/Qualifications
BEng and MScEng (both cum laude), PhD
Research Interests
Dr Combrinck’sbroader research theme is anything related to concrete and construction materials. The current research focus is the behaviour and modelling of cracking in ordinary, high performance and 3D-printed concrete in the plastic state, with special interest in preventing cracking to improve the concrete’s durability as well as increase the overall service life of the structure. Other focuses include, compatibility issues between cement and admixtures, fatigue of fibre reinforced concrete, creep of textile reinforced concrete, luminescent and translucent concrete, 3D-printed concrete as well as the characterisation of fresh concrete using rheology.
Selected Publications
https://scholar.google.co.za/citations?hl=en&user=5wtDY6EAAAAJ
Teaching
Building Materials 254
Mr Leon Croukamp
Short Bio
Mr Croukamp obtained his BSc, BSc(hons) and MSc from the University of Pretoria. He worked at the Council for Geoscience in Pretoria between 1987 – 2009. in the Engineering Geology Division and was responsible for engineering geological mapping (GIS) and the creation and upkeep of the engineering geological database (ENGGEODE) which is part of the central GEODE data base. For a short while he worked as a private contractor to the United Nations through the Norwegian Geological Survey in Chad and was responsible for the GIS component of a large water survey. He joined the University of Stellenbosch in 2010 and is currently lecturing in Engineering Geology which include GIS and also Geotechnics at 2nd year level. His current research interest include lunar geotechnics, GIS, Drone applications in geotechnics and development of applications in the geotechnical field. He is past-president of SAIEG, SA Inst for Engineering and Environmental Geology.
Dr Nico de Koker
Education/Qualifications
BSc (UJ), BScHons (Wits), PhD (U. Michigan), BScEng (Wits), PhD (Stell)
Research Interests
Computational Physics, Uncertainty Quantification,
Selected Publications
Uncertainty quantification in computational physics, as applied to the modelling thermo-mechanical systems in structural and mechanical engineering using the finite element method and limit equilibrium analyses. Meaningful use of information technology and numerical simulations in engineering design.
Teaching
Engineering Informatics 314
Dr Wibke de Villiers
Short Bio
Wibke has been a lecturer in Structural Engineering since 2011 and Stellenbosch University, and a member of the Unit for Construction Materials research group. Her research interests lie in masonry, alternative building materials, low-income housing and life cycle analysis.
Education/Qualifications
PhD (Civil Engineering) Stellenbosch University, South Africa, 2019
MScEng (Civil) Stellenbosch University, South Africa, 2008
BEng (Civil) Stellenbosch University, South Africa, 2006
Professional Experience
2020 – present: Senior Lecturer, Structural Engineering, SU
2011 – 2019: Lecturer, Structural Engineering, SU
2009 – 2010: Structural Design Engineer, Aurecon, South Africa
Honours, Awards, Memberships
Member – SABS/TC 098/SC/ 05: Technical Committee for Design of Masonry Structures – Standards Development
Member – South African Institution of Civil Engineering
2019 HL Reitz Medal for Best Postgraduate Student in Civil Engineering
2018 PhD Grant to 72nd RILEM Week, Delft, Netherlands
2006 Best Student in Structural Steel Design
2005 Best Student in Communication in Civil Engineering
2003 Liebenberg & Stander Prize for Best First Year Student in Civil Engineering
Research Interests
Masonry
Alternative building materials
Low-income housing
Life cycle analysis
Selected Publications
Scopus, Orcid, Google Scholar, Research Gate
International Collaborations
Prof Susanne Gampfer, Augsburg UAS, Germany
Dr Stephen Di’anga, JKUAT, Kenya
Teaching
Strength of Materials 143 & 224
Theory of Structures 324
Building Materials 254 (Sustainability)
Cement-Based Materials (MEng elective)
Prof Kobus du Plessis
Short Bio
Prof JA du Plessis has more than 33 years of experience in the field of water engineering, which includes 16 years in industry. His industry work experience includes working for the Department of Water and Sanitation, the Department of Agricultural, the City of Cape Town and as Director of Water Supply for the West Coast District Municipality, where he gained experience with water related institutional arrangements and specifically the Water Act and Water Service Act.
He joins the University of Stellenbosch in 2003 and is presently a Professor in Hydrology and Environmental Engineering in the Civil Engineering Department. He is a former Head of the Department of Civil Engineering.
Education/Qualifications
BEng (Civil Engineering), M Eng (Risk management of water resources) and PhD (Integrated water demand management in local governance).
Honours, Awards, Memberships
Professional registered engineer with the Engineering Council of South Africa.
Fellow Member of the SA Institute of Civil Engineers (SAICE).
Fellow Member of the Institute of Municipal Engineers of Southern Africa (IMESA).
Council and EXCO member of IMESA.
Member of the Education and Training panel for SAICE.
Member on the Editorial Panel of the SAICE Journal.
Member of the International Association for Water, Environment, Energy and Society.
NRF Level C2
Research Interests
Prof Du Plessis specialised in water resource evaluations, flood hydrology and he provide institution support to various local authorities. He has a special interest in the modelling of conjunctive water use (surface / groundwater/ desalination and re-use) on a daily time step as well as the various flood related topics, including the use of Radar data and regional maximum floods.
Selected Publications
Visit my Google Profile (https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=A6ROXt0AAAAJ) for a complete list of my publications
Teaching
Water Resources, Flood Hydrology and Environmental Engineering
Ms Humaira Fataar
Short Bio
Mrs Fataar completed her undergraduate studies studies in 2016 at Stellenbosch University. She then continued to pursue her Masters degree in fatigue of Fibre Reinforced Concrete (FRC) in 2017 and upgraded to PhD in 2019. She will obtain her PhD degree in 2021. She is currently appointed as a junior lecturer in the Department of Civil Engineering at Stellenbosch University.
Research Interests
Fibre reinforced concrete
Fatigue of concrete
3D printed fibre reinforced concrete
Selected Publications
Steyn, Z.C., Babafemi, A.J., Fataar, H. and Combrinck, R., 2020. Concrete containing waste recycled glass, plastic and rubber as sand replacement. Construction and Building Materials, p.121242.
Teaching
Strength of Materials 143
Dr Nanine Fouché
Prof Trevor Haas
Education/Qualifications
• Ph.D. (Eng.) – Stellenbosch University – 2007
• M.S. (Civil Eng.) – Southern Illinois University at Carbondale – 1999
• N.H. Dip (Civil Eng.) – Peninsula Technikon – 1992
• N. Dip (Civil Eng.) – Peninsula Technikon – 1991
Professional Experience
• My professional experience was mainly obtained within an educational environment; i.e. at a University of Technology and traditional University.
• Numerous structural analysis projects for consulting engineers mainly in the structural analysis / earthquake engineering / engineering education environment.
• I conducted numerous engineering accreditation evaluations of Civil Engineering programs at various Universities of Technology, on behalf of the Engineering Council of South Africa.
Honours, Awards, Memberships
• Pr Eng – Engineering Council of South Africa
• Pr Tech Eng – Engineering Council of South Africa
Research Interests
• Structural engineering, Seismic analysis, Structural dynamics, Engineering education
Selected Publications
• M. Solms, Haas, T. N, “Alternative Approach to Analysing Infrastructure Using Limited Acceleration Time History Analysis”, Presented at 2016 International Conference on Structural and Civil Engineering (ICSCE 2016), Hong Kong, 9 – 11 July 2016, International Journal of Structural and Civil Engineering Research Vol. 6, No. 2, May 2017
• M. Solms, Haas, T. N, “Seismic evaluation of the north bound N1-R300 bridge interchange”, The South African Journal of Civil Engineering, SAICE, Vol 58, No. 4, December 2016, pg 62 to 71, Paper # 1475.
• Haas, T. N., A. Koen, “Eccentric Loading of CFDST Columns”,International Journal of Civil, Architectural, Structural and Construction Engineering Vol: 8 No: 12, 2014, pg 1191 to 1195.
• Haas, T. N., “Maximum Horizontal Longitudinal Force Due To Crane Loading Using A Coupled Approach”, Civil Engineering and Urban Planning: An International Journal, CiVEJ, Vol. 1, No. 1, June 2014, pg 91 to 101
• Albertyn H., Haas, T. N., Dunaiski, P., “Accounting for moment-rotation joint and column base response in analysis of portal frames to determine displacements”, The South African Journal of Civil Engineering. SAICE, Vol 56, No. 1, April 2014, pg 69 to 76.
• Haas, T. N., Smith, D., “Are reinforced concrete bridges more economical than structural steel bridges?”,The Jordan Journal of Civil Engineering, JJCE, Vol. 8, No.1, 2014, January 2014, pg 43 to 57
International Collaborations
• I am collaborating with various academics to develop codified requirements for Concrete Filled Double Skin Tubular columns.
Teaching
• Strength of Materials 224 (Currently teaching)
• Strength of Materials 143 and 254 (Previously taught)
Prof Heinz Jacobs
Short Bio
Associate Prof in water services planning and registered professional civil engineer.
Education/Qualifications
B.Eng (Mechanical), B.Eng (Civil), M.Eng (Engineering Management), PhD (Civil)
Professional Experience
25 Years
Honours, Awards, Memberships
Registered Pr.Eng (Civil) 1998;
Member International Water Association (IWA)
Member New Zealand Water and Wastewater Association (Water NZ)
Research Interests
Drinking water networks, sewer systems and water demand modelling
Selected Publications
Refer to www.researchgate.net& Google Scholar profile
International Collaborations
Various, mainly University of Sheffield UK and University of Montreal, Ca
Teaching
Hydraulics
Prof Kim Jenkins
Short Bio
Began career as a Geotechnical Engineer, foundation design, slope stability, retaining walls etc. After several years, expanded the sphere of activities into Pavement Engineering. Materials engineering, including investigations, testing and designing of solutions bridged appropriately between these fields. Found a niche in road rehabilitation and focused on technology development in cold recycling of pavements using sustainable technologies, such as bitumen stabilisation with foamed bitumen or emulsion.
Currently incumbent of the research Chair in Pavement Engineering at Stellenbosch University, sponsored by SANRAL.
Education/Qualifications
BSc.Eng; MScEng; PhD (Eng)
Professional Experience
12 years in consulting (Geotechnical and Pavement Engineering), 30 years in research
Honours, Awards, Memberships
See CV
Research Interests
Sustainable practices in pavement engineering: Innovative road materials,cold recycling technology, performance analysis and structural design of pavements, performance graded bitumen specifications, warm mix technology, seal design, managing variability and QM in pavement construction, concrete pavements
Selected Publications
See publications via Google Scholar profilehttps://scholar.google.com/scholar?hl=en&as_sdt=0%2C5&q=kim+j+jenkins+pavement+engineering&oq=kim+j+jenkins+pavement+en
International Collaborations
Delft University of Technology, NL
University of Parma, Italy
University of Lyon ENTEPE, France
University of Granada, Spain
UC Davis, California
University of Madison, Wisconsin
University of Urbana Champagne, Illinois
Teaching
Undergraduate: Transportation (Pavements), Research Projects
Postgraduate: 6 block courses of 1 week in the field of Pavement Engineering
Mr Chris Jurgens
Short Bio
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Education/Qualifications
MscEng in Structural Engineering (Stellenbosch University, 2007)
BEng in Civil Engineering (Stellenbosch University, 2005)
Professional Experience
Lecturer: Department of Civil Engineering(Stellenbosch University, 2014 – present)
3 years Resident Engineer on-site experience (KFD Wilkinson, Cape Town, 2011 – 2014)
3 years design/office experience (KFD Wilkinson, Cape Town, 2008 – 2011)
Honours, Awards, Memberships
NRF Thuthuka PhD research grant (2019 – 2021)
SU LaunchLabIdeaSmash competition judge (2019)
Construction Management Programme graduate (2014)
Golden Key Honorary lifetime member
Research Interests
Technology in Construction: the adoption and development of drones and other emerging technologies (low-cost hardware)
Sustainable Civil Engineering: the application of renewable energy, new materials and alternative construction methods
Selected Publications
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=pi8AhJ0AAAAJ&hl=en
International Collaborations
Civil, E&E and Mechanical Engineering Departments
InnovUS/LaunchLab
PPSFoundation
Teaching
Engineering Management 454
Prof Roman Lenner
Short Bio
Roman is appointed as Associate Professor and researcher in field of Structural Engineering at the Stellenbosch University. His research interests are within field of structural reliability and consist mainly of the assessment of existing structures, traffic load modelling and target reliability values.
Further interests are aligned with the cost optimisation and reliability based decision making.
He received his Dr.-Ing. (PhD) at the University of German Armed Forces in Munich. The aim of his study was the development of a safety concept for military traffic on existing bridges. MSc in Structural Engineering was accomplished at UC Berkeley with a focus on Earthquake related design.
His additional past activities, as a self-employed consultant, included design and design review of any structural engineering work with emphasis on bridges and tunnels. His previous professional experience involved large transportation projects in North America, where he mainly provided structural design services for bridges and other transportation related structures. He is licensed Professional Engineer (Civil) in California.
Education/Qualifications
Dr.-Ing. Concrete Structures (University of German Armed Forces in Munich)
MSc Structural Engineering (University of California – Berkeley)
BSc Civil Engineering (The Citadel, Military College of South Carolina)
Professional Experience
PE Registration California (2010)
Consultant – World Bank Southern Africa (2018-2020)
Structural Engineer – BUNG, AG Germany (2010-2014)
Bridge Engineer – David Evans and Associates (2008-2010)
Honours, Awards, Memberships
IABSE National Chair (2020 – )
Karl Kling Research Award to Dissertation (2014)
Research Interests
Structural reliability, Bridge Loading, Bridge Design
Selected Publications
Google scholar profile
International Collaborations
Prof Sykora, Prof Caprani
Teaching
Structural Design 354
Advanced Concrete Design MT13
Dr Charles MacRobert
Education/Qualifications
Dr Charles John MacRobert, received his BSc (Eng) from the University of Cape Town, and both his MSc (Eng) and PhD from the University of the Witwatersrand.
Professional Experience
He is currently a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Civil Engineering at Stellenbosch University. He provides specialist-consulting support to Isithelo Consulting.He has also held positions at University of Witwatersrand and Anglo American.
Honours, Awards, Memberships
2019 International Society for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (ISSMGE) Bright Spark Lecture 2019
2010 Barry van Wyk Award awarded by the South Africa Intuition of Civil Engineers Geotechnical Division
Research Interests
Engineering judgement and decision making
Characterisation and modelling of geomaterials
Global stability and seepage assessments
Selected Publications
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=Ncc3sooAAAAJ&hl=en&authuser=1
International Collaborations
Liquefaction assessment and modelling with Prof Timothy Stark
Impacts of digitisation on geotechnical practice with SukumarPathmanandavel
Teaching
Applied Geomechanics
Advanced Design
Géotechnique 2
Prof Koos Schoonees
Short Bio
KoosSchoonees, a professional engineer and associate professor, held the TNPA Chair in Port and Coastal Engineering at Stellenbosch University. He has over 40 years’ experience in coastal and port engineering from around the world. His work includes beach stability, breakwaters, shore protection, harbour design, dredging, marine outfalls, specialist studies for environmental impact assessments, marinas, beach improvement schemes, modelling, tidal pools and coastal zone management. Previously, he was employed by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research and WSP Consulting Engineers.
Education/Qualifications
Honours B Eng (Civil Engineering), M Eng (Coastal Engineering) and Ph D (Coastal Engineering); all from Stellenbosch University.
Professional Experience
Engineering Council of South Africa; SA Institution of Civil Engineering; World Association for Waterborne Transport Infrastructure (PIANC).
Selected Publications
Schoonees, J S and Theron, A K (2018). Small coastal stormwater outlets: literature review and design guidelines. IMESA Conference, Paper 13: 128 – 135, Port Elizabeth.
Tulsi, K, Schoonees, K, Ruthenavelu, M, Davids, G, Vonk, R, Stroh, F and Herrington, N. (2016). Three- dimensional method for monitoring damage to dolos breakwaters. 35 Intern. Conf. on Coastal Eng., ASCE, Antalya, Turkey.
Lampert, G, Schoonees, J S, Fryer, R, Fraser, A and Hadi, M (2010). Effect of dune removal at Mesaieed on the adjacent shoreline. 2nd Intern. Conf. on Coastal Zone Eng. and Management (Arabian Coast 2010), Muscat, Oman.
Theron, A K and Schoonees, J S (2007). Sand transport at and shoreline response to a breakwater attached to a large tidal pool at Monwabisi, Cape Town. J. SAICE 49(2): 2-9.
Schoonees, J S and Theron, A K (2002). Development of an accurate longshore sediment transport model. J. SAICE 44(3): 12-17.
Schoonees, J S (2000). Annual variation in the net longshore sediment transport rate. Coastal Eng. 40: 141 – 160.
Theron, A K, Schoonees, J S and Manini, D (1999). Successful prototype testing of low-cost dike/beachwall protection. Coastal Structures ’99, ASCE, Santander, Spain. Vol. 2: 1027 – 1035.
Luger, S A, Schoonees, J S, Smit, F and Mocke, G P (1998). Predicting and evaluating turbidity caused by dredging in the environmentally sensitive Saldanha Bay. 26 Intern. Conf. on Coastal Eng., ASCE, Copenhagen. Vol. 3: 3561-3574.
Schoonees, J S, Lenhoff, L, and Raw, A J (1998). Preventing natural breaching of the major spit protecting the Port of Walvis Bay. 26 Intern. Conf. on Coastal Eng., ASCE, Copenhagen. Vol. 2: 1475-1488.
Teaching
Postgraduate teaching in Port and Coastal Engineering.
Prof Marion Sinclair
Short Bio
Prof Marion Sinclair hasover eighteen years working in road safety; spread between road safetyplanning and implementation in the United Kingdom, and within research and teaching of Road Safety in South Africa. With a background in Urban Design (Wits University, South Africa; University of Washington, USA), and specific interest in human factors and vulnerable road users, she has unique exposure to the causes and solutions of road crashes in both developed and developing economies. She was appointed as a Research Associate to the Department in 2009, and in 2014 took up the post of Associate Professor in Road Safety and Transportation Engineering. She leads research into finding ways of better protecting road users in South Africa, particularly pedestrians and disabled road users, through improved road design, appropriate standards and policies regarding traffic management.
Research Interests
Pedestrian safety, universal accessibility, psychological impacts of design standards on users; smarter and safer transportation options.
Selected Publications
1. Sinclair, M. 2013, “Attitudes, norms and driving behaviour: A comparison of young drivers in South Africa and Sweden”, Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour, vol. 20, no. 0, pp. 170-181.
2. Van Hoving, D., Sinclair, M., Wallis,L. 2013, “Patterns of seatbelt use in different socioeconomic communities in the Cape Town Metropole, South Africa”, South African Medical Journal, vol. 103, no. 9.
3. Sinclair, M., 2013. “The promotion of road safety by healthcare professionals in South Africa.” South African Medical Journal 2013;103(9):614-615.
4. Sinclair, M. 2013. “Seatbelt legislation in South Africa – failing to uphold the rights of children”.Stellenbosch Law Review, 2013,3, 24.
5. AkokuEbot Eno Akpa N, Booysen MJ, Sinclair MD. A comparative evaluation of the impact of average speed enforcement (ASE) on passenger and minibus taxi vehicle drivers on the R61 in South Africa. Journal of the South African Institution of Civil Engineering 2016; 58(4):2-10.
6. AkokuEbot Eno Akpa N, Booysen MJ, Sinclair MD. Auditory intelligent speed adaption for long distance informal public transport in South Africa. IEEE Intelligent Transportation Systems Magazine 2016; 8(2):53-64.7. Sinclair MD, Zuidgeest DR. Investigations into pedestrian crossing choices on Cape Town freeways. Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour 2016; 42(1369-8478):479-494.
8. Tamar Ben-Bassat, David Shinar, Raquel Almqvist, Jeff K. Caird, Robert E. Dewar, Esko Lehtonen, Paul M. Salmon, Marion Sinclair, HeikkiSummala, Lidia Zakowska & Gabriel Liberman (2019)Expert evaluation of traffic signs: conventional vs. alternative designs, Ergonomics 62:6,734-747
Teaching
Responsible for teaching road safety to undergraduate and postgraduate civil engineering students, and for Communications and Problem-solving skills to second year undergraduate students.
Dr Breda Strasheim
Short Bio
Breda Strasheim graduated in civil engineering in 1974. Subsequently he obtained a BSc in computer science, an M Eng, an MBA and a PhD in engineering and registered as a professional engineer.
His professional engineering career included a period with the Department of Water Affairs working on dam design and monitoring as well as being involved in dam, canal and pipeline construction on the Usutu-Vaal scheme for water supply to Sasol 2. He also spent a decade in the consulting engineering practice of Geustyn Forsyth &Joubert Inc. doing municipal infrastructure design, construction and management projects as well as business system projects. Before becoming a consultant the first part of his academic career was in a research and teaching position focusing on the implementation and application of finite element structural analysis systems. The second part of his academic career has been as a senior lecturer in civil engineering at the University of Stellenbosch. He has lectured on building materials, strength of materials as well as engineering informatics, structural analysis and has contributed to a post graduate course on timber structures. At present he lectures finite element methods and dynamics of structures on post graduate level. He has been involved as a specialist consultant applying finite element analysis stress analysis methods for a wide range of structures e.g. bridges, harbour structures, power station turbine foundation structures as well as vehicle sub-assemblies. He also lectures on engineering management and is involved in organising and presenting course work for the Construction Management Programme (CMP).
Education/Qualifications
B ScEng cum laude University of Pretoria (1974)
M Eng cum laude University of Stellenbosch (1976)
B Sc (Computer Science) University of South-Africa (1980)
Hons B (B+A) cum laude University of Stellenbosch (1984)
M B A University of Stellenbosch (1988)
Ph D University of Stellenbosch (2007)
Professional Experience
1975-1977 – University of Stellenbosch (Lecturer)
1975-1977 R J du Preez and Collaborators
1978-1979 – Department of Water Affairs (Assistant Engineer)
1979-1985 – University of Stellenbosch (Senior Lecturer: Research)
1985-1988 – Geustyn Forsyth &JoubertInc (Engineer)
1988-1995 – Geustyn Forsyth &JoubertInc (Associate)
1990-1995 – Engineering Infrastructure Management (Pty) Ltd (Director)
1990- Date – Presenter and co-organiser Construction Management Programme
– Stellenbosch University
1995-Date – Breda StrasheimPraktyk CC – Consulting practice
1996-2018 University of Stellenbosch – Department of Civil Engineering
Senior Lecturer
2019 –Date University of Stellenbosch – Department of Civil Engineering
Contract lecturer
Honours, Awards, Memberships
Professional Engineer Engineering Council of SA (#820107)
Member SA Institution of Civil Engineers
Member National Committee SA Institution of Civil Engineers
Information Technology Division
Research Interests
Finite element structural modelling and analysis
Selected Publications
Refer to Google Scholar
International Collaborations
Bordeaux INP – ENSEIRB&MATMECA – France
IUSS – Institute of Advanced study – Graduate School –Pavia – Italy
Teaching
Finite element methods
Dynamic analysis of structures
Seismic design of structures
Dr Andre Theron
Short Bio
Andre Theron is a senior lecturer in port, coastal and water engineering at University of Stellenbosch (US). He holds a PhD and MEng (both US) and has specialised in port and coastal engineering for the past 30 years. His fields of expertise are port and coastal engineering, coast and estuarine hydro- & sediment-dynamics, and coastal environmental studies. He started his career at Department of Water Affairs, then went to CSIR and joined US in 2015.
Education/Qualifications
PhD Civil (Coastal) engineering – University of Stellenbosch 2016
M.Eng Water (Port & Coastal) engineering – University of Stellenbosch2004
B.Eng Civil engineering – University of Stellenbosch 1981
Professional Experience
Specialist (30 years’ experience) on: port & coastal engineering, nearshore hydrodynamics, sediment transport, coastal erosion, planning and design of port & coastal developments, coastal protection, estuarine hydro- and sediment-dynamics, and coastal physical environmental studies/impacts.
Expertise (6 years’ experience) on: planning and design of irrigation schemes, operation of water supply schemes and purification plants, construction of rural water supply schemes and purification plant, planning of water resource developments.
Research Interests
Port & coastal engineering, nearshore hydrodynamics, sediment transport, coastal erosion& flooding, planning and design of port & coastal developments, coastal protection, estuarine hydro- and sediment-dynamics, coastal physical environmental impact studies, and coastal climate change impacts.
Selected Publications
Barwell L, Theron A K and Rossouw M. (2014). Responding to Coastal Climate Change in Mozambique, a Low Data Availability Context. Paper presentation at 2014 PIANC World Congress, San Francisco, USA, June 1 -5, 2014. pp 19
Booysen Z and Theron A K. (2020). Methods for predicting berm height at Temporarily Open/Closed Estuaries. Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science, Volume 245, 2020, 106906, ISSN 0272-7714, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecss.2020.106906.
Nel JL, Le Maitre DC, Nel DC, Reyers B, Archibald S, van Wilgen BW, Forsyth GG, Theron AK, et al. (2014) Natural Hazards in a Changing World: A Case for Ecosystem-Based Management. PLoS ONE 9(5): e95942. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0095942
Rautenbach, C., Theron, A.K., Joubert, W. and Van Niekerk, L. (2017). Coastal Zone (Chapter 9: 91-99). In Davis-Reddy, C.L. and Vincent, K. 2017. Climate Risk and Vulnerability: A Handbook for Southern Africa (2nd Ed), CSIR, Pretoria, South Africa. Pp202. ISBN 978-0-620-76522-0 (electronic version).
Rautenbach C. and Theron A.K. (2018). Study of the Durban Bight shoreline evolution under schematised climate change and sand-bypassing scenarios. Journal of the South African Institute of Civil Engineering. December 2018:60(4), Art. #0273, Pages 2–15. ISSN 1021-2019, http://dx.doi.org/10.17159/2309-8775/2018/v60n4a1
Schoonees, J S and Theron, A K (1993). Review of the field-data base for longshore sediment transport. Coastal Eng. Journal, Vol. 19: 1-25.
Schoonees, J S and Theron, A K (1995). Evaluation of 10 cross-shore sediment transport/ morphological models. Coastal Eng. Journal, Vol. 25: 1-41.
Schoonees J.S. and Theron A.K. (2018). Small Coastal Stormwater Outlets: Literature Review and Design Guidelines. P22:A35. 13pp. 82nd IMESA Conference, Port Elizabeth 30 October 2018 – 02 November 2018. South Africa.
Taljaard S, Slinger JH, Morant PD, Theron AK, Van Niekerk L, Van der Merwe J. (2012). Implementing Integrated Coastal Management in a Sector-Based Governance System. (Journal) Ocean & Coastal Management 67 (2012) 39-53. Elsevier. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2012.06.003
Theron, A K (1994). Sea level rise, impacts and the use of Bruun’s erosion rule. Journal SA InstCivEng, Vol 36, No 3, Fourth Quarter 1994: 6-10.
Theron, A K, Diedericks G, Maherry A and Rossouw M (2010). Potential impacts of climate change on the coastal zone: How far from the sea should we be? (Book chapter) In SA Risk & Vulnerability Atlas, DST (& CSIR) Pretoria. ISBN 978-0-620-45659-3
Theron, A K. (2011). “Climate change, sea level rise and the southern African coastal zone: a general revue of causes, consequences and possible responses.” (Book chapter) In: Observations on Environmental Change in South Africa (editor Larry Zietsman). DST & SAEON, Sun Press. ISBN 978-1-920338-24-4.
Theron AK, Barwell LB, Rossouw M, Maherry A, (2012). Coastal Planning and Adaptation to Mitigate Climate Change Impacts – Responding to Climate Change in Mozambique (Phase II, Theme 2). Report prepared for National Institute for Disaster Management (INGC) by CSIR, CSIR Stellenbosch, South Africa. pp 266.
Theron AK, Diedericks G, Wilms J and Bergman S. (2012). Specialist Study: Coastal Marine and Terrestial Sediment Dynamics; Environmental Impact Assessment Report, Sandpiper Marine Phosphate Project, Walvis Bay, Namibia. CSIR Report ENV-S-C 2012-AT1, CSIR, Stellenbosch, South Africa. pp 115.
Theron AK, Brinkmann B, Koppe B, Werth K and Phelp D. (2013). Technical adaptation options to progressive coastal development (focussing on the development of sustainable as well as environmental-friendly, adaptive and cost-effective technical protection measures for sandy shorelines) NRF Project Report PTA GEN#224081. Funded by the German Ministry for Education and Research (BMBF) and the National Research Foundation (NRF) South Africa. A joint 3 year research programme between: Leuphana University Lüneburg; CSIR, NAUE GmbH & Co. KG. / BauberatungGeokunststoffe GmbH & Co. KG, University of Stellenbosch.
Theron, A K. (2015). Coastal flooding levels in South Africa. 12th CoastGIS Symposium 22-24 April 2015 Cape Town, South Africa. http://coastgis2015.co.za/index.php/CoastGIS/Coastgis2015/index.
Theron A.K. and Basson G.R. (2018). Reservoir Sedimentation and Potential Impact of the Proposed Smithfield Dam on the Umkhomazi River on the Coastal Sediment Budget and Shoreline Stability. Sustainable Dam Engineering In An Ever-Changing World, Somerset West, South Africa, South African National Committee on Large Dams 2018: 125-134.
Whitfield AK, GC Bate, JB Adams, PD Cowley, PW Froneman, PT Gama, NA Strydom, S Taljaard, AK Theron, JK Turpie, L Van Niekerk and TH Wooldridge. (2012). A review of the ecology and management of temporarily open/closed estuaries in South Africa, with particular emphasis on river flow and mouth state as primary drivers of these systems. African Journal of Marine Science 2012, 34(2). NISC (Pty) Ltd and Taylor & Francis, South Africa. ISSN 1814-232X EISSN 1814-2338, http://dx.doi.org/10.2989/1814232X.2012.675041
Teaching
Hydraulic Engineering 424;Advanced Design 446;Physical & Numerical Modelling W03-2;Coasts, Ports and the Environment W03-4;Port Management W04-2;Environmental Engineering 454;Hydrology 424
Dr Algurnon van Rooyen
Education/Qualifications
PhD (Civil Engineering) Stellenbosch University – 2020
MSc (Civil Engineering) Stellenbosch University – 2013
BEng (Civil Engineering) Stellenbosch University – 2010
Professional Experience
Lecturer: Department of Civil Engineering, Stellenbosch University 2013-
Honours, Awards, Memberships
The Pretoria Portland Cement (PPC) prize for the most deserving work in the field of Concrete Engineering, Stellenbosch University, 2020
Research Interests
My research is focused on structural lightweight foamed concrete (LWFC). The goal of the research is to use LWFC as an energy efficient construction material. Durability aspects of LWFC, fracture mechanics, Fiber reinforced concrete, alkali activated materials (alternative concretes) and 3D printing of concrete are also an interest of mine.
Selected Publications
A list of my publications can be found on my Google Scholar profile.
Teaching
Strength of Materials 143
Dr Gert van Rooyen
Short Bio
Dr GC (Gert) van Rooyen obtained a BSc degree at the University of the Free State and studied Civil Engineering at Pretoria (B.Eng). He later specialised in Structural Engineering (M.Eng) and Civil Engineering Informatics (PhD) at Stellenbosch University and the Technical University of Berlin. He spent four years in construction and then joined the Institute for Structural Engineering in Stellenbosch, performing finite element analyses and design of industrial structures, where he worked for eight years. Gert joined the academic staff of the Department of Civil Engineering of Stellenbosch University in 1992, where he spent the remainder of his career. He lectured Mechanics, Structural Analysis and Design and later focussed on Civil Engineering Informatics. He strongly believed that computational modelling and methods, like the Finite Element Method, should be included as core components of the undergraduate Civil Engineering curriculum and developed courses to make it possible. He supervised a significant number of Master and Doctoral studies, with diverse topics ranging from Structural Engineering to the optimisation of Sewer networks and Project scheduling. However, the research was always rooted in computational modelling, with a specific focus on meta-heuristic optimisation techniques.
Prof Gideon van Zijl
Short Bio
Gideon is Professor of Structural Engineering since 2001, registered as Professional Engineer and Fellow of the South African Institute of Civil Engineers and the South African Academy of Engineering. Having Inaugurated the Centre for Development of Sustainable Infrastructure (CDSI) in 2002, he leads research in development, characterisation and modelling of new cement-based construction materials and structures, including structural and computational mechanics and durability. 3D construction printing is the CDSI’s current focus, for productivity and sustainable employment in construction of sustainable infrastructure.
Education/Qualifications
• DEng (Civil). Stellenbosch University, South Africa, 2016
• PhD (Civil Engineering). Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands, 2000
• MEng (Civil) Stellenbosch University, South Africa, 1990
• BEng (Civil) Stellenbosch University, South Africa, 1986
Professional Experience
• 2021-present Distinguished Professor in Civil Engineering, SU
• 2001-2020 Professor of Structural Engineering, SU
• 2010-2015 Head Department of Civil Engng, SU
• 2001-2005 2009 2017-2018 Head Division for Structural Engng & Civil Engng Informatics, SU
• 2001-2004 2006-2009 Postgraduate Program Coordinator, Civil Engng, SU
• 1999-2009 Research Fellow, Faculty of Architecture, TU Delft
• 1995-1999 Assistant Researcher, Civil Engng and Geosciences, TU Delft
• 1992-1995 Lecturer, Civil Engng, SU
• 1989-1992 Structural Engineer/Project manager, Bureau for Mechanical Engng, SU
• 1987-1989 Researcher, Institute for Structural Engng, Civil Engng, SU
Honours, Awards, Memberships
• Chancellor’s Award Learning and Teaching 2020 SU
• Research Excellence Awards 2018 & 2019, Research Outputs and PhDs delivered, SU
• Lecturer of the year 2012, Engineering Faculty, SU
• THRIP/DTI award 2011: Runner up Human Resource Quality and Quantity of students
• Rector’s award for General Performance/Research 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, SU
• Upcoming Researcher of the year (2006), Engineering Faculty, SU
• Best paper awards: Dr HWH West Award 9th Canadian Masonry Symp. 2001; Materials & Structures top ten papers of 2016; Merit certificate Scholarship of Teaching and Learning 2019; Rapid Prototyping Journal 2019 highly commended award
• H.L. Reitz medal for best postgraduate student in Civil Engineering, SU, 1990.
• Top Final year Civil Engineering student, 1986, SU
• Academic Colors of SU, 1986
Research Interests
3D concrete printing
Structural Mechanics
Computational Mechanics
Durability
Selected Publications
A list of his published works can be found on his Scopus, ResearchGate, GoogleScholar profiles.
Teaching
Strength of Materials 144 / 143 2001, 2004, 2005
Strength of Materials 214 / 224 2001 – 2004, 2017, 2018
Strength of Materials 244 / 254 2002 – 2005
Construction Materials 244 / 254 2001-2008
Structural Design: Reinforced Concrete Design 314 1992 – 1995
Theory of Structures 324 – Continuum Mechanics 2007-2009
Theory of Structures 354 – Finite Element Method 2005-2015, 2020-
Advanced Mechanics of Materials and Modelling (AMMM) 2010-
Prof Celeste Viljoen
Short Bio
Prof Viljoen is passionate about the training of engineering students, graduates and professionals as a driver of economic progress, environmental sustainability and reducing social inequalities. She currently serves as vice-dean: Teaching in the Faculty of Engineering.
Education/Qualifications
PhD (Structural Engineering)
Honours, Awards, Memberships
ECSA PrEng; Fellow of SAICE, Member of various SABS technical committees.
Research Interests
Risk-based decision making; Structural design and Standardisation; Structural Reliability.
Prof Viljoen is a specialist in structural design and reliability. Her research informs standardisation of structural design, including the basis of design; quantification of wind loads; serviceability of liquid retaining structures; reinforced concrete design; and assessment of existing structures. She further contributes by translating research findings and insight into practice through standardisation and the presentation of Continued Professional Development courses.
Selected Publications
Link to ORCID or Scopus:
Orcid Author ID: 0000-0002-4652-7452
Scopus Author ID: 55802382300
International Collaborations
Joint Committee for Structural Safetyhttps://www.jcss-lc.org/; Member of ISO TC 98/SC 2/WG 11 for the revision of ISO 13824.
Teaching
Undergraduate:
Strength of Materials 143; Structural Design 354; Advanced Design 446;
Postgraduate:
Probability and Risk Analysis in Civil Engineering; Continuum Mechanics and Finite Element Analysis
Continued Professional Development:
Wind Loads on Structures;Design of Liquid Retaining Structures; Basis of Design; Assessment of Existing Structures; Construction Risk Management.
Dr Richard Walls
Short Bio
Prof Richard Walls is the head of the Fire Engineering Research Unit at Stellenbosch University, Africa’s first research team with a focus on fire engineering and structural fire design. Various fire related topics are currently being investigated, such as the design of steel structures in fire, analysis of structures in fire, forensic fire investigations, 3D printed concrete in fire, materials behaviour and informal settlement fire behaviour. Full-scale fire tests on shacks have been conducted on around seventy homes to understand fire behaviour, spread and how to reduce the impact of such fires. Consulting work has been done for companies developing rational structural fire design systems, and ascertaining the fire resistance of products. He was part of the team analysing the Knysna fire disaster, sponsored by Santam, and specifically considered why almost 1000 homes were lost in South Africa’s largest wildland fire disaster. He has contributed to publications by the United Nations and World Bank on developing world fire safety issues.
Education/Qualifications
PhD (Structural fire engineering) – Stellenbosch University
MSc (Structural engineering) – University of the Witwatersrand
GDE (Materials and geotech) – University of the Witwatersrand
BScEng(Civil) – University of the Witwatersrand
BTh (Theology) – SA Theological Seminary
Professional Experience
2010-2014: Worked as a structural engineer on industrial, commercial and petrochemical projects in industry before joining SU. Experience in design of steel, concrete, composite, retaining and industrial structures.
2014-present: Lecturer in the Department of Civil Engineering.
Honours, Awards, Memberships
In 2020 he was awarded the “TW Kambule-NSTF Award: Emerging Researcher” national award. The national NSTF-South32 Awards are the largest Science, Engineering & Technology & Innovation (SETI) awards in South Africa, known as the ‘Science Oscars’. His research has been covered by multiple newspapers, radio stations and websites.
Stellenbosch University Engineering Faculty Awards: Best post-graduate thesis in Civil Engineering 2016; Emerging Researcher of the Year in 2017; Academic of the Year in 2020.
Fellow of the SA Institute of Civil Engineers.
Research Interests
Fire safety engineering in general with focus areas on:
– Structural fire design
– Fire dynamics
– Informal settlement fire safety
– Material and product development
Selected Publications
A list of his published works can be found on his Google Scholar profile.
(https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=T-GtZPMAAAAJ&hl=en)
International Collaborations
University of Edinburgh, Oklahoma State University, National Fire Protection Association (USA), Kindling Safety (USA).
Funding has been received from the Lloyd’s Register Foundation, Royal Academy of Engineering and Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) (UK).
Teaching
SD424 Structural design – Steel structures
Fire Behavior – MEng elective
Structural Fire Engineering – MEng elective
Prof Jan Wium
Short Bio
Jan Wium qualified as a civil engineer from the University of Pretoria and obtained a PhD from the SwissFederal Institute of Technology in Lausanne. He worked as a structural engineering consultant for 20years before joining Stellenbosch University in 2003. He leads a research group in construction engineeringand management, and focuses on modular construction, constructability, modern technology and construction risk.
Education/Qualifications
BSc (Eng) Civ (cum laude), 1979, University of Pretoria, South Africa;
BEng (Hons) Structures, 1982, University of Pretoria, South Africa;
MEng (Structures) (cum laude), 1985, University of Pretoria, South Africa;
Docteur es Science Technique, 1992, EPFL, Lausanne, Switzerland.
Professional Experience
Structural engineering consultant 18 years
Honours, Awards, Memberships
SAICE Fellow, PrEng(ECSA)
Research Interests
Modular construction, constructability in construction, modern technology in construction, construction risk
Selected Publications
https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=2w-1MqUAAAAJ
International Collaborations
IABSE, GLF-CEM
Teaching
Engineering Management, Structural Concrete, Construction Risk
Miss Gretchen Cloete
Mrs Alet De Waal-Louw
Mrs Amanda De Wet
Mr Colin Isaacs
Mr Lee-Roy Jones
Dr Jacques Kruger
Short Bio
Jacques started research on 3D concrete printing in 2017 as part of his doctorate and joined the Department of Civil Engineering in 2019 as the Structure and Building Materials Laboratory Manager. Jacques is actively involved in research and supervises undergraduate and postgraduate students, attends and contributes toward international scientific conferences, writesand voluntarily reviews scientific journal articles and is a member of the FIB Task Group 2.11: Structures made by Digital Fabrication.
Education/Qualifications
PhD in Structural Engineering (Stellenbosch University, 2019)
BEng in Civil Engineering (Stellenbosch University, 2016, cum laude)
Professional Experience
2019 – Present: Laboratory Manager, Structure and Building Materials Laboratory, Department of Civil Engineering, Stellenbosch University
Honours, Awards, Memberships
– Received the Top Young Achiever award from the Southern African Institute of Steel Construction (SAISC), 2017
– Awarded the Pretoria Portland Cement (PPC) Prize for the most deserving work in the field of Concrete Engineering by the Department of Civil Engineering, 2019
– Member of the FIB Task Group 2.11: Structures made by digital fabrication
Research Interests
Jacques’ research interests all relate to 3D concrete printing/digital construction, which includes:
– Material rheology
– Analytical modelling of complex processes
– Advanced material development
– Structural mechanics
– Hybrid construction techniques and processes
– Durability (in particular, fire performance)
Selected Publications
A list of Jacques’ published works can be found on his Google Scholar and ResearchGate profiles.
International Collaborations
Jacques collaborated with the Technical University of Eindhoven’s (TU/e, The Netherlands) 3D Concrete Printing Group on 3D printable materials and characterisation methods for buildability quantification in 2018-2020.
Mr Arthur Layman
Mr Kenny Martin
Mrs Davina Mentoor
Mrs Janine Myburgh
Mr Guillame Nel
Short Bio
Obtained bachelor’s degree in civil engineering at the University of Stellenbosch, before entering the road construction environment with Roadmac Surfacing. Roadmac Surfacing specialises in bituminous surfacing. He returned to Stellenbosch University in a permanent capacity as the Pavement and Geotechnical Research Laboratory manager and will also peruse further studies starting with his master’s degree.
Education/Qualifications
BEng (Cum Laude) Civil Engineering at University of Stellenbosch
Professional Experience
Four years at Roadmac Surfacing construction
Mr Johann Niewoudt
Mr Charlton Ramat
Mrs Rosie Sardien
Ms Tsholofelo Seroalo
Ms Christabella Sibanda
Mr Julian Thompson
Mr Dion Viljoen
Mrs Natalie White
Mr Gavin Williams
Mr Iliyaaz Williams
Prof Fred Hugo
Prof Johan Retief
Mr Andreas Brooks
Short Bio
Andreas Brooks completed his Master’s degree in civil engineering at Stellenbosch University, his field of study was in hydraulic structures. Theresearch focussed on developing a method to prevent the blockages experienced at culverts by boulders. Andreas currently works as a senior research assistant for the civil engineering department at Stellenbosch University. Since graduating, Andreas has gained experience in hydrodynamic modelling of rivers and open channel flow structures, catchment hydrology, and physical model testing.
Education/Qualifications
M.Eng (Civil Engineering) Stellenbosch University (2020)
B.Eng (Civil Engineering) Stellenbosch University (2016)
Professional Experience
2020 – Present: Senior Research Assistant (civil) at Stellenbosch University
2020 – Present: Junior Hydraulic Engineer at ASP Technology
Honours, Awards, Memberships
Candidate Engineer – Engineering Council of South Africa
Research Interests
River Hydraulics
Hydraulic Structures
Senior Research Assistant
Dr Kuria Kiringu
Ousmane Sawadogo
Short Bio
Dr O Sawadogo has more than 11 years’ experience mainly in hydrodynamic mathematical modelling applied in river, lake and estuary hydraulics, fluvial morphology, sediment yield analysis, reservoir sedimentation modelling, and the design of hydraulic structures. . He has been involved in many projects from many countries. Dr Sawadogo also has a good conference attendance record. He attended many conferences in South Africa as well as out of South Africa, where he published and presented papers.
Education/Qualifications
PhD, University of Stellenbosch, South Africa, 2015.
MsEng, University of Stellenbosch, South Africa, 2010.
Postgraduate Diploma (Mathematical Sciences), University of Cape Town, South Africa, 2008.
Masters (Pure Physics), University of Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, 2004.
Professional Experience
2015 to 2016: Post-Doctoral Researcher, University of Stellenbosch, South Africa.
2016 to date: Researcher, Hydraulic Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Stellenbosch, South Africa; Hydrodynamic modeller ASP
Honours, Awards, Memberships
The GLS prize for the Best Dissertation in Water Engineering, Stellenbosch University (2015).
The AMI Hydropower Foundation Grant to attend international Conference on Water Storage and Hydropower Development for Africa in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (2013)
Overseas Conference Grant from Postgraduate and International Office to attend the 12th International Symposium on River Sedimentation in, Kyoto, Japan (2013)
SANCOLD SA National Committee on Large Dams member, 2013 to date
Research Interests
Hydrodynamic mathematical modelling
Hydraulic physical modelling
Catchment Sediment yield analysis and reservoir sedimentation
River and sedimentation engineering
Flood hydrology and flood line determination
Selected Publications
Sawadogo, O., Basson, G.R. and Schneiderbauer, S. (2019): “Physical and coupled fully three-dimensional numerical modeling of pressurized bottom outlet flushing processes in reservoirs.” International Journal of Sediment Research, Volume 34, Issue 5, October 2019, Pages 461-474, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijsrc.2019.02.001.
Sawadogo, O. and Basson, G.R. (2018): “Sediment yield modelling considering future land use change: case study of the Usuthu river catchment in South Africa and Swaziland.” ICOLD 2018 (International Committee on Large Dam) 26th Congress, 1-7 July 2018, Vienna, Austria.
Sawadogo, O. and Basson, G.R. (2016): “3D fully coupled numerical modelling of local sediment flushing scour at dam bottom outlets for sustainable hydropower operation.” The 13th International Symposium on River Sedimentation (ISRS2016), University of Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany, CRC Press: 1154-1160.
Sawadogo, O., Townshend, P. and Basson, G.R. (2016): “Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) modelling of the outlet control valve of Ncora Dam.” ICOLD 2016 (International Committee on Large Dam) 84th International Symposium, 15-20 May 2016, Johannesburg, South Africa.
Sawadogo, O. and Basson, G.R. (2016): “2D hydrodynamic modelling of sediment deposition processes and flushing operation of Boegoeberg Dam, South Africa.” ICOLD 2016 (International Committee on Large Dam) 84th International Symposium, 15-20 May 2016, Johannesburg, South Africa.
Sawadogo, O. and Basson, G.R. (2015): “Coupled fully three-dimensional numerical modelling of local sediment flushing scour at dam bottom outlet.” The SANCOLD (South African National Committee on Large Dam) conference, September 2015, South Africa.
Sawadogo, O. and Basson, G.R. (2013). : “Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) modelling in 3D of local sediment flushing scour at hydropower intakes and dam bottom outlets.” Africa 2013 – Water Storage and Hydropower Development for Africa, Africa Union Congress Centre, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Aqua-Media International Ltd: 1352-2523.
Sawadogo, O. and Basson, G.R. (2013): “Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) modelling in 3D of turbulent suspended sediment transport processes in reservoirs.” The 12th International Symposium on River Sedimentation (ISRS2013), Terrsa Conference Centre, Kyoto, Japan, CRC Press: 1225-1231.
South African National Committee on Large Dam (SANCOLD) conference, November 2011, South Africa.
Sawadogo O. and Basson G.R. (2010): “Physical and Mathematical Modelling of Unlined Dam Spillway Scour” The 11th International Symposium on River Sedimentation (ISRS), September 2010, Stellenbosch, South Africa.
Sawadogo O. and Basson G.R. (2009): “Mathematical Modelling of Unlined Dam Spillway Scour”, The SANCOLD (South African National Committee on Large Dam) conference, November 2009, South Africa.
International Collaborations
Visiting Researcher at the Department of Particulate Flow Modelling, Johannes Kepler University (JKU), Linz, Austria (From 26 to 30 September 2016).
Teaching
Mentor in first-year mentorship programme, Stellenbosch University
Hydrodynamic Mathematical Modelling
Dr Jeanine Vonkeman
National Siltation Management Strategy for Dams and Rivers
Short Bio
Dr Vonkeman is developing a sustainable dredging model supported by various case studies, assessment tools and protocols, as part of the National Siltation Management Strategy for Dams and Rivers in South Africa.She was appointed as the project leader for the SP3 research project which is sponsored by the Water Research Commission and Department of Water and Sanitation.
Education/Qualifications
PhD (Hydraulic Engineering) (MEng Upgraded), Stellenbosch University, 2019
BEng (Civil Engineering), University of Pretoria, 2014
Professional Experience
Hydraulics Laboratory Manager, Stellenbosch University, 2020
Hydraulic Engineer, IWEESE and ASP Technology, 2019
Honours, Awards, Memberships
ECSA Candidate Registration No. 2020202984, 2020
South African National Committee on Large Dams, 2020
Winner of Waste & Water Challenge, LaunchLab, 2017
NRF Scholarship for Innovation, 2016
Honorary Colours, University of Pretoria, 2014
South African Institution of Civil Engineering, 2013
Golden Key International Honour Society, 2012
Research Interests
River hydraulics, river, lake, estuary and reservoir sedimentation, and the design of large hydraulic structures.
Selected Publications
Vonkeman, J.K., Basson, G.R. & Smit, G.J.F. 2020. Hydro-morphodynamic model with Immersed Boundary Method for local scour at bridge pier, ISH Journal of Hydraulic Engineering.
Vonkeman, J.K. & Basson, G.R. 2019. Evaluation of empirical equations to predict bridge pier scour in a noncohesive bed under clear-water conditions, SAICE, 61(2), 2-20.
Vonkeman, JK., Hagen, DJ., Basson, GR. and Botha, H. 2019. Design and construction of the Holsloot Diversion Works on an alluvial foundation, SANCOLD Conference, 6-8 November 2019, Benoni, 161-170.
Vonkeman, JK. and Basson, GR. 2019. Upgrade of the Sir Lowry’s Pass River with a series of weirs and berms to allow urban development of the floodplains, SANCOLD Conference, 6-8 November 2019, Benoni, 291-300.
GR Basson, GR., Sawadogo, O. and Vonkeman, JK. 2019. Reservoir sedimentation analysis of the proposed Noordoewer/Vioolsdrift Dam on the Orange River and evaluation of sediment control mitigation measures, International Conference on Water Storage and Hydropower Development for Africa, 2-4 April 2019, Windhoek.
JK Vonkeman, DE Bosman and GR Basson, 2019. Investigation of the impacts of the proposed Noordoewer/Vioolsdrift Dam on the Orange River estuary in Namibia and South Africa, International Conference on Water Storage and Hydropower Development for Africa, 2-4 April 2019, Windhoek.
Vonkeman, JK.,Sawadogo, O., Bosman, DE. and Basson, GR. 2019. Hydrodynamic modelling of extreme flood levels in an estuary due to climate change, Federal Interagency Sedimentation and Hydrologic Modelling Conference, 24-28 June 2019, Nevada.
Vonkeman, JK. & Basson, GR. 2018. Hydraulic design aspects of the proposed Holsloot-Brandvlei Dam Diversion Upgrade in the Western Cape, SANCOLD Conference, 7-9 November 2018, Somerset West, 19-28.
Vonkeman, JK., Basson, GR. &Petzer, J. 2018. Hydraulic design of the partially lined stilling basin of the proposed Xhora Dam, SANCOLD Conference, 7-9 November 2018, Somerset West, 373-382.
Vonkeman, J.K., Basson, G.R. & Smit, G.J.F. 2017. Hydro-morphodynamic modelling of local bridge pier scour in alluvial beds, 18th International Conference on Transport & Sedimentation of Solid Particles, September 2017, Prague, 377-384.
National Siltation Management Strategy for Dams and Rivers
Dr Andrew Way
Short Bio
Andrew Way completed his PhD in structural risk and reliability at Stellenbosch University. His current research involves achieved reliability in water retaining structures, as well as in existing bridge structures.
Education/Qualifications
PhD (Civil Engineering), Stellenbosch University 2021
MEng (Civil Engineering), Stellenbosch University 2014
BEng (Civil Engineering), Stellenbosch University 2012
Professional Experience
Structural Engineer
Element Consulting Engineers
2015-2016
Graduate Structural Engineer
SMEC South Africa
2016-2017
Research Interests
Reliability in New & Existing Structures
Traffic Load Models
Water Retaining Structures
Self-sealing in Concrete
Selected Publications
Please see my ResearchGate profile:
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Andrew_Way3
Teaching
Teaching assistant for various undergraduate modules ranging from first to final year.
Structural Risk & Reliability
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Academic Staff
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Prof Johann Andersen
Prof Johann Andersen
Traffic and Transportation Engineering, Intelligent Transportation SystemsEmail: jandersen@sun.ac.zaPhone: 021 808 4025Office: 2038Education/Qualifications
PhD (Civil Engineering), University of Stellenbosch 1995
MS (Transportation), University of Texas at Austin 1992
BEng (Civil Engineering), University of Stellenbosch 1988Professional Experience
Adjunct Associate Professor of Transportation Engineering, 2014
Head: Intelligent Transport Systems and Smart Mobility Laboratory 2014
CEO Techso, 2005
Prof Andersen has extensive exposure in the field of technology applications in Transportation. He has practical industry experience in the fields of Freeway Management Systems, Advanced Public Transportation Management Systems, Vehicle Overload Control Systems. This entails concept and strategy development, design and monitoring of deployment. His passion is to convey the practical experience to his teaching and research environment.Honours, Awards, Memberships
Special Award for Excellence in ITS, ITS South Africa
First president of ITS South Africa
Member SAICE, ITS SAResearch Interests
ITS solutions for developing countries
Mobility as a Service (MaaS) application
Connected and Autonomous Vehicles
Big Data applications in TransportationSelected Publications
Andersen, SJ and Bruwer, M. Economic Chapter: Transportation. Development of a Country report on the Measures Implemented to Combat the Impact of Covid-19 in South Africa, DPME, 2020Olivier, WG, Andersen, SJ, and Bruwer, M. Incident Analysis Using Probe Data, Proceedings of the South African Transport Conference, 2017. Received SATC award for best paper by young Professional. Andersen, SJ, Lorio B and Vorster P. Chapter 16: Overload Control Benefit & Cost Considerations. Lu, Meng (ed). Evaluation of Intelligent Road Transport Systems: Methods & Results. IET United Kingdom. 2016 Booysen, M, Andersen, SJ, and Zeeman, AS, Informal Public Transport in Sub-Saharan Africa as a Vessel for Novel Intelligent Transport Systems, Proceedings, 16th International IEEE Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems, 2013, The Hague, Netherlands
International Collaborations
Institute for Transportation Research (ITRE), North Caroline State University
University of Texas at Austin
Venice International University
Industry collaboration: TomTom (Netherlands), ptvgroup (Germany)Teaching
Intelligent Transportation Systems as part of Transportation Science 364
Postgraduate course: Systems Engineering Approach to Intelligent Transportation SystemsCloseTraffic and Transportation Engineering, Intelligent Transportation SystemsDr John BabafemiDr John Babafemi
Green Construction Materials, Fibre Reinforced Concrete, Creep & Durability of ConcreteEmail: ajbabafemi@sun.ac.zaPhone: 021 808 4475Office: 3033Short Bio
Dr AJ Babafemi had his undergraduate and master’s degrees from Obafemi Awolowo University, where he was lecturing. He obtained his PhD degree at the Department of Civil Engineering, Stellenbosch University, South Africa in 2015. He was also a postdoctoral research fellow at the university between 2016 and 2017. He joined the department as a Senior Lecturer in 2019. He is a member of the Unit for Construction Materials (UCM) and the current Group Head of Structural Engineering and Civil Engineering Informatics.
Education/Qualifications
PhD (Civil Engineering), Stellenbosch University (2015)
M.Sc. (Building Structures), Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria (2011)
B.Sc. (Hons.) (Building), Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria (2001)Professional Experience
Senior Lecturer, Department of Civil Engineering, Stellenbosch University, Aug. 2019 to date
Senior Lecturer, Department of Building, Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria, Oct. 2018 – Aug. 2019.
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Department of Civil Engineering, Stellenbosch University, May 2016 – June 2017
Graduate Assistant – Lecturer I, Department of Building, Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria, Nov. 2005 – Sept. 2018.
Lecturer III, Department of Building Technology, Waziri Umaru Polytechnic, Birnin-Kebbi, Nigeria, Dec. 2003 – Dec. 2005.Honours, Awards, Memberships
Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund, Nigeria) for Academic Staff Training & Development Programme, 2011-2014.
Sub-Committee B Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship, Stellenbosch University, May 2016-June 2017.
Sub-Committee B New Appointees Funding, Stellenbosch University, 2020
African Collaboration Grant (ACG) 2020
RILEM Senior (#31890)
Associate Member, SAICE (2012922)
Registered Professional Builder, CORBON (F.1334)
Corporate Member, MNIOB (M.0001408)
Member, Concrete Society of Southern AfricaResearch Interests
Fibre reinforced cement-based materials
Time-dependent behaviour of cement-based materials
Green building materials
Use of supplementary cementitious materials in concrete
Durability properties of cement-based materials
Construction material behaviour in fireSelected Publications
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=JWpBGHQAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao
International Collaborations
Prof. Suvash C. Paul (IUBAT, Bangladesh)
Dr. Biranchi Panda (IIT Guwahati, India)
Dr. Md Jihad Miah (University of Asia Pacific, Bangladesh)
Dr. Babatunde J. Olawuyi (FUTMinna, Nigeria)
Dr. BrankoSavija(DUT, The Netherlands)
Dr. Jonathan Phuong Tran (RMIT University, VIC, Australia)Teaching
Strength of Materials 254
CloseGreen Construction Materials, Fibre Reinforced Concrete, Creep & Durability of ConcreteProf Gerrit BassonProf Gerrit Basson
River hydraulics, river, lake, estuary and reservoir sedimentation, design of large hydraulic structuresEmail: grbasson@sun.ac.zaPhone: +27 82 920 6511Office: S418Short Bio
Head, Hydraulics Laboratory, Department of Civil Engineering, Stellenbosch University, South Africa
Prof Basson specialized in river hydraulics, sedimentation, and design of large hydraulic structures and has more than 30 years’ work experience. He is well known internationally as honorary vice-president of ICOLD (International Commission on Large Dams) and of WASER (World Association of Sediment and Erosion Research). He has work experience in 21 countries as professional engineer and he has been on several missions of the World Bank as reservoir sedimentation specialist. He is a member of the SA Institute of Civil Engineering and of the SA Academy of Engineering. Internationally he is currently a member of the UNESCO-IHP-ISI International Sedimentation Initiative Task Force, the WORLD BANK-UNESCO Task Group on reservoir sedimentation management, and a member of the ICOLD and IAHR reservoir sedimentation committees.CloseRiver hydraulics, river, lake, estuary and reservoir sedimentation, design of large hydraulic structuresDr Adèle BosmanDr Adèle Bosman
River hydraulics, rock scour, design of large hydraulic structuresEmail: abosman2@sun.ac.zaPhone: 021 808 4356Office: 02BShort Bio
Adèle Bosman is a lecturer in Hydraulics Engineering at the Stellenbosch University. She holds a BEng, MSc and PhD (civil engineering), all from Stellenbosch University. For the past 12 year she specialised in the design of Hydraulic Structures, and River and Reservoir hydrodynamic modelling and rock sour studies. Previously she worked for Aurecon for five year, where she was involved mainly in the design of water and wastewater treatment plants.
Education/Qualifications
BEng (Civil), MSc (Civil), PhD (Civil)
Professional Experience
2009-2013: Engineer, Aurecon Cape Town
2013 – present: Lecturer: Stellenbosch University, Department of Civil EngineeringHonours, Awards, Memberships
Member of the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA)
Awarded Best Presenter by a YPF member at the 2019 SANCOLD ConferenceResearch Interests
Design of Hydraulic Structures
River and reservoir hydrodynamic modelling
Sedimentation and rock scour studies
Physical and numerical modellingSelected Publications
• Bosman A and Basson GR (2020). Physical model study of bedrock scour downstream of dams due to spillway plunging jets, Journal of South African Institute of Civil Engineering, 62(3), 36-52. ISSN 1021-2019.
• Bosman A and Basson GR (2019). Rock scour hole equilibrium geometry prediction for plunging jets at dams. SANCOLD Annual Conference: Sustainable long-term dam infrastructure development and management, Benoni, South Africa, 6-8 November.
• Bosman A, Basson GR, Bosman DE (2016). Hydraulic model study of the blowback behaviour of the bottom outlet of the Berg River Dam, South Africa. Journal of the South African Institution of Civil Engineering, 58(1), 43-52.Teaching
Hydraulic Structures 424 and Hydraulics 354
CloseRiver hydraulics, rock scour, design of large hydraulic structuresDr Isobel BrinkDr Isobel Brink
Water treatment, Environmental Water QualityEmail: icbrink@sun.ac.zaPhone: 021 808 4195Office: 2014Short Bio
Dr Brink obtained a B.Bldg.Arts degree from the University of Port Elizabeth before moving for two years to the UK. She returned to South Africa to commence studies in Civil Engineering at the University of Cape Town where she obtained both a BSc.Civ.Eng and MSc.Civ. Eng degree. Thereafter she worked in the Building and Civil Engineering industries for 3 years. She commenced with further studies at Stellenbosch University and obtained her PhD degree in Civil Engineering. She took up a permanent position at the Department of Civil Engineering in 2016 and is currently a Senior Lecturer in Water Treatment and Environmental Engineering.
Research Interests
Dr Brink is interested in new innovations in water quality improvement methods and undertakes projects with wide application. Recent research includes simple point of use systems for potable water treatment, river water quality modelling and the use of green infrastructure for surface runoff water quality improvement.
Selected Publications
A list of published works can be found on her Scopus Author(https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57189763599) and Research Gate (https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Isobel_Brink) profiles.
Teaching
Water Treatment 324
Environmental Engineering 454 (Environmental Water Quality)CloseWater treatment, Environmental Water QualityMrs Megan BruwerMrs Megan Bruwer
Traffic Engineering, Transportation Planning, ITSEmail: mbruwer@sun.ac.zaPhone: 021 808 4080Office: 3039Short Bio
Megan Bruwer is a transportation engineer and qualified with a B.Eng degree in civil engineering in 2008 and an M.Eng degree in transportation engineering in 2010, both cum-laude, from Stellenbosch University. After qualifying, Megan worked as a consultantengineer, involved in the design of rural and metropolitan public transport systems and road based traffic accommodation for new developments. Megan joined the Civil Engineering Department of Stellenbosch University as a lecturer in transportation engineering and the project coordinator of the Stellenbosch Smart Mobility Laboratory (SSML) in January 2015. Since returning to academia full time, Megan has enjoyed and excelled in her role as a lecturer. In 2017 she was awarded the Teaching Excellence Award presented by the Dean of the Engineering Faculty, recognising Teaching and Learning Scholarship, curriculum development and positive student feedback.
Honours, Awards, Memberships
Awards:
2017: Teaching Excellence Award
2017: SAICE Award for best paper by a young professional at the Southern African Transport ConferenceMemberships:
Engineering Council of South Africa: Candidate Engineer
South African Institution of Civil Engineering:Member
South African Society for Engineering Education:MemberResearch Interests
Megan’s research interests include traffic flow theory and the application of Floating Car Data in the developing country context. She is currently completing a PhD in this field.
Selected Publications
Bruwer, MM; Bester, CJ; Viljoen, ES (2019). The influence of gradient on saturation flow rate at signalised intersections. Journal of the South African Institution of Civil Engineering, 2019:61(2), Johannesburg: SAICE
Sinclair, M & Bruwer, MM (2019). The impact of prior transport-based experiences on academic interest and performance– a case study of undergraduate students in Transport Science modules at Stellenbosch University. Proceedings of the 8th Research in Engineering Education Symposium 2019, Cape Town, South Africa. Pp 654-663.
JM Schmidt, SJ Andersen & MM Bruwer. Traffic Impact of the It’s Time Event. Proceedings of the 37th Southern African Transport Conference 2018, Pretoria, South Africa Bruwer, M. &Weichenmeier, F., 2017. Adaptive Signal control using PTV Balance and PTV Epics for Application in a Developing Country. Livingstone, 8th Africa Transportation Technology Transfer Conference.
Olivier, W., Andersen, S. & Bruwer, M., 2017. Incident Analysis using Probe Data. Pretoria, 36th Southern African Transport Convference.International Collaborations
University Staff Doctoral Programme with the University of Bath
Teaching
Transportation Science 324
Transportation Science 364 (Geometric Design)CloseTraffic Engineering, Transportation Planning, ITSDr Riaan CombrinckDr Riaan Combrinck
Construction materials, cement based materials, concreteEmail: rcom@sun.ac.zaPhone: 021 808 4946Office: 3038Short Bio
Dr Combrinck obtained his BEng, MScEng and PhD at Stellenbosch University between 2005 and 2016. He was appointed as lecturer at the Civil Engineering Department of Stellenbosch University in 2013 and is currently a senior lecturer. His teaching and research interests are construction materials with a special interest in cement and concrete materials. He has published internationally and also in South Africa and leads the Unit of Construction Materials (UCM) within the Structures Division of Stellenbosch University. The UCM supports several postgraduate students and research projects, and also provides specialist consultant services to industry, especially related to testing and development of construction materials
Education/Qualifications
BEng and MScEng (both cum laude), PhD
Research Interests
Dr Combrinck’sbroader research theme is anything related to concrete and construction materials. The current research focus is the behaviour and modelling of cracking in ordinary, high performance and 3D-printed concrete in the plastic state, with special interest in preventing cracking to improve the concrete’s durability as well as increase the overall service life of the structure. Other focuses include, compatibility issues between cement and admixtures, fatigue of fibre reinforced concrete, creep of textile reinforced concrete, luminescent and translucent concrete, 3D-printed concrete as well as the characterisation of fresh concrete using rheology.
Selected Publications
https://scholar.google.co.za/citations?hl=en&user=5wtDY6EAAAAJ
Teaching
Building Materials 254
CloseConstruction materials, cement based materials, concreteMr Leon CroukampMr Leon Croukamp
Engineering Geology, Geotechnical Investigations, Lunar Geotechnics, Engineering Geological mapping, GISEmail: lcroukamp@sun.ac.zaPhone: 021 808 4938Office: 2036Short Bio
Mr Croukamp obtained his BSc, BSc(hons) and MSc from the University of Pretoria. He worked at the Council for Geoscience in Pretoria between 1987 – 2009. in the Engineering Geology Division and was responsible for engineering geological mapping (GIS) and the creation and upkeep of the engineering geological database (ENGGEODE) which is part of the central GEODE data base. For a short while he worked as a private contractor to the United Nations through the Norwegian Geological Survey in Chad and was responsible for the GIS component of a large water survey. He joined the University of Stellenbosch in 2010 and is currently lecturing in Engineering Geology which include GIS and also Geotechnics at 2nd year level. His current research interest include lunar geotechnics, GIS, Drone applications in geotechnics and development of applications in the geotechnical field. He is past-president of SAIEG, SA Inst for Engineering and Environmental Geology.
CloseEngineering Geology, Geotechnical Investigations, Lunar Geotechnics, Engineering Geological mapping, GISDr Nico de KokerDr Nico de Koker
Uncertainty Quantification, Engineering InformaticsEmail: ndekoker@sun.ac.zaPhone: 021 808 4434Office: 3042Education/Qualifications
BSc (UJ), BScHons (Wits), PhD (U. Michigan), BScEng (Wits), PhD (Stell)
Research Interests
Computational Physics, Uncertainty Quantification,
Selected Publications
Uncertainty quantification in computational physics, as applied to the modelling thermo-mechanical systems in structural and mechanical engineering using the finite element method and limit equilibrium analyses. Meaningful use of information technology and numerical simulations in engineering design.
Teaching
Engineering Informatics 314
CloseUncertainty Quantification, Engineering InformaticsDr Wibke de VilliersDr Wibke de Villiers
Masonry, alternative building materials, low-income housing, life cycle analysisEmail: wdv@sun.ac.zaPhone: 021 808 4072Office: 3040Short Bio
Wibke has been a lecturer in Structural Engineering since 2011 and Stellenbosch University, and a member of the Unit for Construction Materials research group. Her research interests lie in masonry, alternative building materials, low-income housing and life cycle analysis.
Education/Qualifications
PhD (Civil Engineering) Stellenbosch University, South Africa, 2019
MScEng (Civil) Stellenbosch University, South Africa, 2008
BEng (Civil) Stellenbosch University, South Africa, 2006Professional Experience
2020 – present: Senior Lecturer, Structural Engineering, SU
2011 – 2019: Lecturer, Structural Engineering, SU
2009 – 2010: Structural Design Engineer, Aurecon, South AfricaHonours, Awards, Memberships
Member – SABS/TC 098/SC/ 05: Technical Committee for Design of Masonry Structures – Standards Development
Member – South African Institution of Civil Engineering
2019 HL Reitz Medal for Best Postgraduate Student in Civil Engineering
2018 PhD Grant to 72nd RILEM Week, Delft, Netherlands
2006 Best Student in Structural Steel Design
2005 Best Student in Communication in Civil Engineering
2003 Liebenberg & Stander Prize for Best First Year Student in Civil EngineeringResearch Interests
Masonry
Alternative building materials
Low-income housing
Life cycle analysisSelected Publications
Scopus, Orcid, Google Scholar, Research Gate
International Collaborations
Prof Susanne Gampfer, Augsburg UAS, Germany
Dr Stephen Di’anga, JKUAT, KenyaTeaching
Strength of Materials 143 & 224
Theory of Structures 324
Building Materials 254 (Sustainability)
Cement-Based Materials (MEng elective)CloseMasonry, alternative building materials, low-income housing, life cycle analysisProf Kobus du PlessisProf Kobus du Plessis
Water resources, flood hydrology, water governanceEmail: jadup@sun.ac.zaPhone: 021 808 4358Office: 2019Short Bio
Prof JA du Plessis has more than 33 years of experience in the field of water engineering, which includes 16 years in industry. His industry work experience includes working for the Department of Water and Sanitation, the Department of Agricultural, the City of Cape Town and as Director of Water Supply for the West Coast District Municipality, where he gained experience with water related institutional arrangements and specifically the Water Act and Water Service Act.
He joins the University of Stellenbosch in 2003 and is presently a Professor in Hydrology and Environmental Engineering in the Civil Engineering Department. He is a former Head of the Department of Civil Engineering.Education/Qualifications
BEng (Civil Engineering), M Eng (Risk management of water resources) and PhD (Integrated water demand management in local governance).
Honours, Awards, Memberships
Professional registered engineer with the Engineering Council of South Africa.
Fellow Member of the SA Institute of Civil Engineers (SAICE).
Fellow Member of the Institute of Municipal Engineers of Southern Africa (IMESA).
Council and EXCO member of IMESA.
Member of the Education and Training panel for SAICE.
Member on the Editorial Panel of the SAICE Journal.
Member of the International Association for Water, Environment, Energy and Society.
NRF Level C2Research Interests
Prof Du Plessis specialised in water resource evaluations, flood hydrology and he provide institution support to various local authorities. He has a special interest in the modelling of conjunctive water use (surface / groundwater/ desalination and re-use) on a daily time step as well as the various flood related topics, including the use of Radar data and regional maximum floods.
Selected Publications
Visit my Google Profile (https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=A6ROXt0AAAAJ) for a complete list of my publications
Teaching
Water Resources, Flood Hydrology and Environmental Engineering
CloseWater resources, flood hydrology, water governanceMs Humaira FataarMs Humaira Fataar
Short Bio
Mrs Fataar completed her undergraduate studies studies in 2016 at Stellenbosch University. She then continued to pursue her Masters degree in fatigue of Fibre Reinforced Concrete (FRC) in 2017 and upgraded to PhD in 2019. She will obtain her PhD degree in 2021. She is currently appointed as a junior lecturer in the Department of Civil Engineering at Stellenbosch University.
Research Interests
Fibre reinforced concrete
Fatigue of concrete
3D printed fibre reinforced concreteSelected Publications
Steyn, Z.C., Babafemi, A.J., Fataar, H. and Combrinck, R., 2020. Concrete containing waste recycled glass, plastic and rubber as sand replacement. Construction and Building Materials, p.121242.
Teaching
Strength of Materials 143
CloseFibre Reinforced ConcreteDr Nanine FouchéDr Nanine Fouché
Geotechnical characterisation, in-situ testing and problem soilsEmail: naninef@sun.ac.zaPhone: 021 808 9441Office: S465CloseGeotechnical characterisation, in-situ testing and problem soilsProf Trevor HaasProf Trevor Haas
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING, SEISMIC ANALYSIS, STRUCTURAL DYNAMICS, ENGINEERING EDUCATIONEmail: trevor@sun.ac.zaPhone: 021 808 4438Office: 3037Education/Qualifications
• Ph.D. (Eng.) – Stellenbosch University – 2007
• M.S. (Civil Eng.) – Southern Illinois University at Carbondale – 1999
• N.H. Dip (Civil Eng.) – Peninsula Technikon – 1992
• N. Dip (Civil Eng.) – Peninsula Technikon – 1991Professional Experience
• My professional experience was mainly obtained within an educational environment; i.e. at a University of Technology and traditional University.
• Numerous structural analysis projects for consulting engineers mainly in the structural analysis / earthquake engineering / engineering education environment.
• I conducted numerous engineering accreditation evaluations of Civil Engineering programs at various Universities of Technology, on behalf of the Engineering Council of South Africa.Honours, Awards, Memberships
• Pr Eng – Engineering Council of South Africa
• Pr Tech Eng – Engineering Council of South AfricaResearch Interests
• Structural engineering, Seismic analysis, Structural dynamics, Engineering education
Selected Publications
• M. Solms, Haas, T. N, “Alternative Approach to Analysing Infrastructure Using Limited Acceleration Time History Analysis”, Presented at 2016 International Conference on Structural and Civil Engineering (ICSCE 2016), Hong Kong, 9 – 11 July 2016, International Journal of Structural and Civil Engineering Research Vol. 6, No. 2, May 2017
• M. Solms, Haas, T. N, “Seismic evaluation of the north bound N1-R300 bridge interchange”, The South African Journal of Civil Engineering, SAICE, Vol 58, No. 4, December 2016, pg 62 to 71, Paper # 1475.
• Haas, T. N., A. Koen, “Eccentric Loading of CFDST Columns”,International Journal of Civil, Architectural, Structural and Construction Engineering Vol: 8 No: 12, 2014, pg 1191 to 1195.
• Haas, T. N., “Maximum Horizontal Longitudinal Force Due To Crane Loading Using A Coupled Approach”, Civil Engineering and Urban Planning: An International Journal, CiVEJ, Vol. 1, No. 1, June 2014, pg 91 to 101
• Albertyn H., Haas, T. N., Dunaiski, P., “Accounting for moment-rotation joint and column base response in analysis of portal frames to determine displacements”, The South African Journal of Civil Engineering. SAICE, Vol 56, No. 1, April 2014, pg 69 to 76.
• Haas, T. N., Smith, D., “Are reinforced concrete bridges more economical than structural steel bridges?”,The Jordan Journal of Civil Engineering, JJCE, Vol. 8, No.1, 2014, January 2014, pg 43 to 57International Collaborations
• I am collaborating with various academics to develop codified requirements for Concrete Filled Double Skin Tubular columns.
Teaching
• Strength of Materials 224 (Currently teaching)
• Strength of Materials 143 and 254 (Previously taught)CloseSTRUCTURAL ENGINEERING, SEISMIC ANALYSIS, STRUCTURAL DYNAMICS, ENGINEERING EDUCATIONProf Heinz JacobsProf Heinz Jacobs
Drinking water networks, sewer systems, water demand modellingEmail: hejacobs@sun.ac.zaPhone: 021 808 4059Office: S413Short Bio
Associate Prof in water services planning and registered professional civil engineer.
Education/Qualifications
B.Eng (Mechanical), B.Eng (Civil), M.Eng (Engineering Management), PhD (Civil)
Professional Experience
25 Years
Honours, Awards, Memberships
Registered Pr.Eng (Civil) 1998;
Member International Water Association (IWA)
Member New Zealand Water and Wastewater Association (Water NZ)Research Interests
Drinking water networks, sewer systems and water demand modelling
Selected Publications
Refer to www.researchgate.net& Google Scholar profile
International Collaborations
Various, mainly University of Sheffield UK and University of Montreal, Ca
Teaching
Hydraulics
CloseDrinking water networks, sewer systems, water demand modellingProf Kim JenkinsProf Kim Jenkins
Sustainable road pavements, materials, design and constructionEmail: kjenkins@sun.ac.zaPhone: 021 808 4379Office: Pavement & Geotechnical Research LaboratoryShort Bio
Began career as a Geotechnical Engineer, foundation design, slope stability, retaining walls etc. After several years, expanded the sphere of activities into Pavement Engineering. Materials engineering, including investigations, testing and designing of solutions bridged appropriately between these fields. Found a niche in road rehabilitation and focused on technology development in cold recycling of pavements using sustainable technologies, such as bitumen stabilisation with foamed bitumen or emulsion.
Currently incumbent of the research Chair in Pavement Engineering at Stellenbosch University, sponsored by SANRAL.Education/Qualifications
BSc.Eng; MScEng; PhD (Eng)
Professional Experience
12 years in consulting (Geotechnical and Pavement Engineering), 30 years in research
Honours, Awards, Memberships
See CV
Research Interests
Sustainable practices in pavement engineering: Innovative road materials,cold recycling technology, performance analysis and structural design of pavements, performance graded bitumen specifications, warm mix technology, seal design, managing variability and QM in pavement construction, concrete pavements
Selected Publications
See publications via Google Scholar profilehttps://scholar.google.com/scholar?hl=en&as_sdt=0%2C5&q=kim+j+jenkins+pavement+engineering&oq=kim+j+jenkins+pavement+en
International Collaborations
Delft University of Technology, NL
University of Parma, Italy
University of Lyon ENTEPE, France
University of Granada, Spain
UC Davis, California
University of Madison, Wisconsin
University of Urbana Champagne, IllinoisTeaching
Undergraduate: Transportation (Pavements), Research Projects
Postgraduate: 6 block courses of 1 week in the field of Pavement EngineeringCloseSustainable road pavements, materials, design and constructionMr Chris JurgensMr Chris Jurgens
Technology in Construction, Sustainable Civil EngineeringEmail: cj@sun.ac.zaPhone: 021 808 4078Office: 2039Short Bio
It’s up to you how short or long (within reason) you want your bio to be. The intention is not to have a full CV, but enough to convey the picture of your research expertise. The table below contains ideas/prompts of what you can include. Responses can be in paragraph or bullet point format. Below that are some examples and feel free to peruse the Process Engineering staff’s bios for inspiration https://process.sun.ac.za/staff/ :
Education/Qualifications
MscEng in Structural Engineering (Stellenbosch University, 2007)
BEng in Civil Engineering (Stellenbosch University, 2005)Professional Experience
Lecturer: Department of Civil Engineering(Stellenbosch University, 2014 – present)
3 years Resident Engineer on-site experience (KFD Wilkinson, Cape Town, 2011 – 2014)
3 years design/office experience (KFD Wilkinson, Cape Town, 2008 – 2011)Honours, Awards, Memberships
NRF Thuthuka PhD research grant (2019 – 2021)
SU LaunchLabIdeaSmash competition judge (2019)
Construction Management Programme graduate (2014)
Golden Key Honorary lifetime memberResearch Interests
Technology in Construction: the adoption and development of drones and other emerging technologies (low-cost hardware)
Sustainable Civil Engineering: the application of renewable energy, new materials and alternative construction methodsSelected Publications
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=pi8AhJ0AAAAJ&hl=en
International Collaborations
Civil, E&E and Mechanical Engineering Departments
InnovUS/LaunchLab
PPSFoundationTeaching
Engineering Management 454
CloseTechnology in Construction, Sustainable Civil EngineeringProf Roman LennerProf Roman Lenner
Structural Reliability, Bridge Loading, Bridge DesignEmail: rlenner@sun.ac.zaPhone: 021 808 9572Office: 3039Short Bio
Roman is appointed as Associate Professor and researcher in field of Structural Engineering at the Stellenbosch University. His research interests are within field of structural reliability and consist mainly of the assessment of existing structures, traffic load modelling and target reliability values.
Further interests are aligned with the cost optimisation and reliability based decision making.
He received his Dr.-Ing. (PhD) at the University of German Armed Forces in Munich. The aim of his study was the development of a safety concept for military traffic on existing bridges. MSc in Structural Engineering was accomplished at UC Berkeley with a focus on Earthquake related design.His additional past activities, as a self-employed consultant, included design and design review of any structural engineering work with emphasis on bridges and tunnels. His previous professional experience involved large transportation projects in North America, where he mainly provided structural design services for bridges and other transportation related structures. He is licensed Professional Engineer (Civil) in California.
Education/Qualifications
Dr.-Ing. Concrete Structures (University of German Armed Forces in Munich)
MSc Structural Engineering (University of California – Berkeley)
BSc Civil Engineering (The Citadel, Military College of South Carolina)Professional Experience
PE Registration California (2010)
Consultant – World Bank Southern Africa (2018-2020)
Structural Engineer – BUNG, AG Germany (2010-2014)
Bridge Engineer – David Evans and Associates (2008-2010)Honours, Awards, Memberships
IABSE National Chair (2020 – )
Karl Kling Research Award to Dissertation (2014)Research Interests
Structural reliability, Bridge Loading, Bridge Design
Selected Publications
Google scholar profile
International Collaborations
Prof Sykora, Prof Caprani
Teaching
Structural Design 354
Advanced Concrete Design MT13CloseStructural Reliability, Bridge Loading, Bridge DesignDr Charles MacRobertDr Charles MacRobert
Judgement and Decision Making, Geomaterials Characterisation and ModellingEmail: macrobert@sun.ac.zaPhone: 021 808 4079Office: 2034Education/Qualifications
Dr Charles John MacRobert, received his BSc (Eng) from the University of Cape Town, and both his MSc (Eng) and PhD from the University of the Witwatersrand.
Professional Experience
He is currently a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Civil Engineering at Stellenbosch University. He provides specialist-consulting support to Isithelo Consulting.He has also held positions at University of Witwatersrand and Anglo American.
Honours, Awards, Memberships
2019 International Society for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (ISSMGE) Bright Spark Lecture 2019
2010 Barry van Wyk Award awarded by the South Africa Intuition of Civil Engineers Geotechnical DivisionResearch Interests
Engineering judgement and decision making
Characterisation and modelling of geomaterials
Global stability and seepage assessmentsSelected Publications
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=Ncc3sooAAAAJ&hl=en&authuser=1
International Collaborations
Liquefaction assessment and modelling with Prof Timothy Stark
Impacts of digitisation on geotechnical practice with SukumarPathmanandavelTeaching
Applied Geomechanics
Advanced Design
Géotechnique 2CloseJudgement and Decision Making, Geomaterials Characterisation and ModellingProf Koos SchooneesProf Koos Schoonees
Short Bio
KoosSchoonees, a professional engineer and associate professor, held the TNPA Chair in Port and Coastal Engineering at Stellenbosch University. He has over 40 years’ experience in coastal and port engineering from around the world. His work includes beach stability, breakwaters, shore protection, harbour design, dredging, marine outfalls, specialist studies for environmental impact assessments, marinas, beach improvement schemes, modelling, tidal pools and coastal zone management. Previously, he was employed by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research and WSP Consulting Engineers.
Education/Qualifications
Honours B Eng (Civil Engineering), M Eng (Coastal Engineering) and Ph D (Coastal Engineering); all from Stellenbosch University.
Professional Experience
Engineering Council of South Africa; SA Institution of Civil Engineering; World Association for Waterborne Transport Infrastructure (PIANC).
Selected Publications
Schoonees, J S and Theron, A K (2018). Small coastal stormwater outlets: literature review and design guidelines. IMESA Conference, Paper 13: 128 – 135, Port Elizabeth.
Tulsi, K, Schoonees, K, Ruthenavelu, M, Davids, G, Vonk, R, Stroh, F and Herrington, N. (2016). Three- dimensional method for monitoring damage to dolos breakwaters. 35 Intern. Conf. on Coastal Eng., ASCE, Antalya, Turkey.
Lampert, G, Schoonees, J S, Fryer, R, Fraser, A and Hadi, M (2010). Effect of dune removal at Mesaieed on the adjacent shoreline. 2nd Intern. Conf. on Coastal Zone Eng. and Management (Arabian Coast 2010), Muscat, Oman.
Theron, A K and Schoonees, J S (2007). Sand transport at and shoreline response to a breakwater attached to a large tidal pool at Monwabisi, Cape Town. J. SAICE 49(2): 2-9.
Schoonees, J S and Theron, A K (2002). Development of an accurate longshore sediment transport model. J. SAICE 44(3): 12-17.
Schoonees, J S (2000). Annual variation in the net longshore sediment transport rate. Coastal Eng. 40: 141 – 160.
Theron, A K, Schoonees, J S and Manini, D (1999). Successful prototype testing of low-cost dike/beachwall protection. Coastal Structures ’99, ASCE, Santander, Spain. Vol. 2: 1027 – 1035.
Luger, S A, Schoonees, J S, Smit, F and Mocke, G P (1998). Predicting and evaluating turbidity caused by dredging in the environmentally sensitive Saldanha Bay. 26 Intern. Conf. on Coastal Eng., ASCE, Copenhagen. Vol. 3: 3561-3574.
Schoonees, J S, Lenhoff, L, and Raw, A J (1998). Preventing natural breaching of the major spit protecting the Port of Walvis Bay. 26 Intern. Conf. on Coastal Eng., ASCE, Copenhagen. Vol. 2: 1475-1488.Teaching
Postgraduate teaching in Port and Coastal Engineering.
ClosePort and Coastal EngineeringProf Marion SinclairProf Marion Sinclair
Short Bio
Prof Marion Sinclair hasover eighteen years working in road safety; spread between road safetyplanning and implementation in the United Kingdom, and within research and teaching of Road Safety in South Africa. With a background in Urban Design (Wits University, South Africa; University of Washington, USA), and specific interest in human factors and vulnerable road users, she has unique exposure to the causes and solutions of road crashes in both developed and developing economies. She was appointed as a Research Associate to the Department in 2009, and in 2014 took up the post of Associate Professor in Road Safety and Transportation Engineering. She leads research into finding ways of better protecting road users in South Africa, particularly pedestrians and disabled road users, through improved road design, appropriate standards and policies regarding traffic management.
Research Interests
Pedestrian safety, universal accessibility, psychological impacts of design standards on users; smarter and safer transportation options.
Selected Publications
1. Sinclair, M. 2013, “Attitudes, norms and driving behaviour: A comparison of young drivers in South Africa and Sweden”, Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour, vol. 20, no. 0, pp. 170-181.
2. Van Hoving, D., Sinclair, M., Wallis,L. 2013, “Patterns of seatbelt use in different socioeconomic communities in the Cape Town Metropole, South Africa”, South African Medical Journal, vol. 103, no. 9.
3. Sinclair, M., 2013. “The promotion of road safety by healthcare professionals in South Africa.” South African Medical Journal 2013;103(9):614-615.
4. Sinclair, M. 2013. “Seatbelt legislation in South Africa – failing to uphold the rights of children”.Stellenbosch Law Review, 2013,3, 24.
5. AkokuEbot Eno Akpa N, Booysen MJ, Sinclair MD. A comparative evaluation of the impact of average speed enforcement (ASE) on passenger and minibus taxi vehicle drivers on the R61 in South Africa. Journal of the South African Institution of Civil Engineering 2016; 58(4):2-10.
6. AkokuEbot Eno Akpa N, Booysen MJ, Sinclair MD. Auditory intelligent speed adaption for long distance informal public transport in South Africa. IEEE Intelligent Transportation Systems Magazine 2016; 8(2):53-64.7. Sinclair MD, Zuidgeest DR. Investigations into pedestrian crossing choices on Cape Town freeways. Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour 2016; 42(1369-8478):479-494.
8. Tamar Ben-Bassat, David Shinar, Raquel Almqvist, Jeff K. Caird, Robert E. Dewar, Esko Lehtonen, Paul M. Salmon, Marion Sinclair, HeikkiSummala, Lidia Zakowska & Gabriel Liberman (2019)Expert evaluation of traffic signs: conventional vs. alternative designs, Ergonomics 62:6,734-747Teaching
Responsible for teaching road safety to undergraduate and postgraduate civil engineering students, and for Communications and Problem-solving skills to second year undergraduate students.
CloseTransportation SafetyDr Breda StrasheimDr Breda Strasheim
Finite Element Structural Analysis, Structural DynamicsEmail: javbs@sun.ac.zaPhone: 021 808 4435/ 083 289 4879Office: 2ND Floor – South WingShort Bio
Breda Strasheim graduated in civil engineering in 1974. Subsequently he obtained a BSc in computer science, an M Eng, an MBA and a PhD in engineering and registered as a professional engineer.
His professional engineering career included a period with the Department of Water Affairs working on dam design and monitoring as well as being involved in dam, canal and pipeline construction on the Usutu-Vaal scheme for water supply to Sasol 2. He also spent a decade in the consulting engineering practice of Geustyn Forsyth &Joubert Inc. doing municipal infrastructure design, construction and management projects as well as business system projects. Before becoming a consultant the first part of his academic career was in a research and teaching position focusing on the implementation and application of finite element structural analysis systems. The second part of his academic career has been as a senior lecturer in civil engineering at the University of Stellenbosch. He has lectured on building materials, strength of materials as well as engineering informatics, structural analysis and has contributed to a post graduate course on timber structures. At present he lectures finite element methods and dynamics of structures on post graduate level. He has been involved as a specialist consultant applying finite element analysis stress analysis methods for a wide range of structures e.g. bridges, harbour structures, power station turbine foundation structures as well as vehicle sub-assemblies. He also lectures on engineering management and is involved in organising and presenting course work for the Construction Management Programme (CMP).Education/Qualifications
B ScEng cum laude University of Pretoria (1974)
M Eng cum laude University of Stellenbosch (1976)
B Sc (Computer Science) University of South-Africa (1980)
Hons B (B+A) cum laude University of Stellenbosch (1984)
M B A University of Stellenbosch (1988)
Ph D University of Stellenbosch (2007)Professional Experience
1975-1977 – University of Stellenbosch (Lecturer)
1975-1977 R J du Preez and Collaborators
1978-1979 – Department of Water Affairs (Assistant Engineer)
1979-1985 – University of Stellenbosch (Senior Lecturer: Research)
1985-1988 – Geustyn Forsyth &JoubertInc (Engineer)
1988-1995 – Geustyn Forsyth &JoubertInc (Associate)
1990-1995 – Engineering Infrastructure Management (Pty) Ltd (Director)
1990- Date – Presenter and co-organiser Construction Management Programme
– Stellenbosch University
1995-Date – Breda StrasheimPraktyk CC – Consulting practice
1996-2018 University of Stellenbosch – Department of Civil Engineering
Senior Lecturer
2019 –Date University of Stellenbosch – Department of Civil Engineering
Contract lecturerHonours, Awards, Memberships
Professional Engineer Engineering Council of SA (#820107)
Member SA Institution of Civil Engineers
Member National Committee SA Institution of Civil Engineers
Information Technology DivisionResearch Interests
Finite element structural modelling and analysis
Selected Publications
Refer to Google Scholar
International Collaborations
Bordeaux INP – ENSEIRB&MATMECA – France
IUSS – Institute of Advanced study – Graduate School –Pavia – ItalyTeaching
Finite element methods
Dynamic analysis of structures
Seismic design of structuresCloseFinite Element Structural Analysis, Structural DynamicsDr Andre TheronDr Andre Theron
Port & coastal engineering, coastal erosion & flooding, estuarine dynamics, climate changeEmail: aktheron@sun.ac.zaPhone: 072 477 3432Office: 2016Short Bio
Andre Theron is a senior lecturer in port, coastal and water engineering at University of Stellenbosch (US). He holds a PhD and MEng (both US) and has specialised in port and coastal engineering for the past 30 years. His fields of expertise are port and coastal engineering, coast and estuarine hydro- & sediment-dynamics, and coastal environmental studies. He started his career at Department of Water Affairs, then went to CSIR and joined US in 2015.
Education/Qualifications
PhD Civil (Coastal) engineering – University of Stellenbosch 2016
M.Eng Water (Port & Coastal) engineering – University of Stellenbosch2004
B.Eng Civil engineering – University of Stellenbosch 1981Professional Experience
Specialist (30 years’ experience) on: port & coastal engineering, nearshore hydrodynamics, sediment transport, coastal erosion, planning and design of port & coastal developments, coastal protection, estuarine hydro- and sediment-dynamics, and coastal physical environmental studies/impacts.
Expertise (6 years’ experience) on: planning and design of irrigation schemes, operation of water supply schemes and purification plants, construction of rural water supply schemes and purification plant, planning of water resource developments.Research Interests
Port & coastal engineering, nearshore hydrodynamics, sediment transport, coastal erosion& flooding, planning and design of port & coastal developments, coastal protection, estuarine hydro- and sediment-dynamics, coastal physical environmental impact studies, and coastal climate change impacts.
Selected Publications
Barwell L, Theron A K and Rossouw M. (2014). Responding to Coastal Climate Change in Mozambique, a Low Data Availability Context. Paper presentation at 2014 PIANC World Congress, San Francisco, USA, June 1 -5, 2014. pp 19
Booysen Z and Theron A K. (2020). Methods for predicting berm height at Temporarily Open/Closed Estuaries. Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science, Volume 245, 2020, 106906, ISSN 0272-7714, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecss.2020.106906.
Nel JL, Le Maitre DC, Nel DC, Reyers B, Archibald S, van Wilgen BW, Forsyth GG, Theron AK, et al. (2014) Natural Hazards in a Changing World: A Case for Ecosystem-Based Management. PLoS ONE 9(5): e95942. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0095942
Rautenbach, C., Theron, A.K., Joubert, W. and Van Niekerk, L. (2017). Coastal Zone (Chapter 9: 91-99). In Davis-Reddy, C.L. and Vincent, K. 2017. Climate Risk and Vulnerability: A Handbook for Southern Africa (2nd Ed), CSIR, Pretoria, South Africa. Pp202. ISBN 978-0-620-76522-0 (electronic version).
Rautenbach C. and Theron A.K. (2018). Study of the Durban Bight shoreline evolution under schematised climate change and sand-bypassing scenarios. Journal of the South African Institute of Civil Engineering. December 2018:60(4), Art. #0273, Pages 2–15. ISSN 1021-2019, http://dx.doi.org/10.17159/2309-8775/2018/v60n4a1
Schoonees, J S and Theron, A K (1993). Review of the field-data base for longshore sediment transport. Coastal Eng. Journal, Vol. 19: 1-25.
Schoonees, J S and Theron, A K (1995). Evaluation of 10 cross-shore sediment transport/ morphological models. Coastal Eng. Journal, Vol. 25: 1-41.
Schoonees J.S. and Theron A.K. (2018). Small Coastal Stormwater Outlets: Literature Review and Design Guidelines. P22:A35. 13pp. 82nd IMESA Conference, Port Elizabeth 30 October 2018 – 02 November 2018. South Africa.
Taljaard S, Slinger JH, Morant PD, Theron AK, Van Niekerk L, Van der Merwe J. (2012). Implementing Integrated Coastal Management in a Sector-Based Governance System. (Journal) Ocean & Coastal Management 67 (2012) 39-53. Elsevier. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2012.06.003
Theron, A K (1994). Sea level rise, impacts and the use of Bruun’s erosion rule. Journal SA InstCivEng, Vol 36, No 3, Fourth Quarter 1994: 6-10.
Theron, A K, Diedericks G, Maherry A and Rossouw M (2010). Potential impacts of climate change on the coastal zone: How far from the sea should we be? (Book chapter) In SA Risk & Vulnerability Atlas, DST (& CSIR) Pretoria. ISBN 978-0-620-45659-3
Theron, A K. (2011). “Climate change, sea level rise and the southern African coastal zone: a general revue of causes, consequences and possible responses.” (Book chapter) In: Observations on Environmental Change in South Africa (editor Larry Zietsman). DST & SAEON, Sun Press. ISBN 978-1-920338-24-4.
Theron AK, Barwell LB, Rossouw M, Maherry A, (2012). Coastal Planning and Adaptation to Mitigate Climate Change Impacts – Responding to Climate Change in Mozambique (Phase II, Theme 2). Report prepared for National Institute for Disaster Management (INGC) by CSIR, CSIR Stellenbosch, South Africa. pp 266.
Theron AK, Diedericks G, Wilms J and Bergman S. (2012). Specialist Study: Coastal Marine and Terrestial Sediment Dynamics; Environmental Impact Assessment Report, Sandpiper Marine Phosphate Project, Walvis Bay, Namibia. CSIR Report ENV-S-C 2012-AT1, CSIR, Stellenbosch, South Africa. pp 115.
Theron AK, Brinkmann B, Koppe B, Werth K and Phelp D. (2013). Technical adaptation options to progressive coastal development (focussing on the development of sustainable as well as environmental-friendly, adaptive and cost-effective technical protection measures for sandy shorelines) NRF Project Report PTA GEN#224081. Funded by the German Ministry for Education and Research (BMBF) and the National Research Foundation (NRF) South Africa. A joint 3 year research programme between: Leuphana University Lüneburg; CSIR, NAUE GmbH & Co. KG. / BauberatungGeokunststoffe GmbH & Co. KG, University of Stellenbosch.
Theron, A K. (2015). Coastal flooding levels in South Africa. 12th CoastGIS Symposium 22-24 April 2015 Cape Town, South Africa. http://coastgis2015.co.za/index.php/CoastGIS/Coastgis2015/index.
Theron A.K. and Basson G.R. (2018). Reservoir Sedimentation and Potential Impact of the Proposed Smithfield Dam on the Umkhomazi River on the Coastal Sediment Budget and Shoreline Stability. Sustainable Dam Engineering In An Ever-Changing World, Somerset West, South Africa, South African National Committee on Large Dams 2018: 125-134.
Whitfield AK, GC Bate, JB Adams, PD Cowley, PW Froneman, PT Gama, NA Strydom, S Taljaard, AK Theron, JK Turpie, L Van Niekerk and TH Wooldridge. (2012). A review of the ecology and management of temporarily open/closed estuaries in South Africa, with particular emphasis on river flow and mouth state as primary drivers of these systems. African Journal of Marine Science 2012, 34(2). NISC (Pty) Ltd and Taylor & Francis, South Africa. ISSN 1814-232X EISSN 1814-2338, http://dx.doi.org/10.2989/1814232X.2012.675041Teaching
Hydraulic Engineering 424;Advanced Design 446;Physical & Numerical Modelling W03-2;Coasts, Ports and the Environment W03-4;Port Management W04-2;Environmental Engineering 454;Hydrology 424
ClosePort & coastal engineering, coastal erosion & flooding, estuarine dynamics, climate changeDr Algurnon van RooyenDr Algurnon van Rooyen
Material development, characterization, durability, 3D printingEmail: asvr@sun.ac.zaPhone: 021 808 9510Office: 3041Education/Qualifications
PhD (Civil Engineering) Stellenbosch University – 2020
MSc (Civil Engineering) Stellenbosch University – 2013
BEng (Civil Engineering) Stellenbosch University – 2010Professional Experience
Lecturer: Department of Civil Engineering, Stellenbosch University 2013-
Honours, Awards, Memberships
The Pretoria Portland Cement (PPC) prize for the most deserving work in the field of Concrete Engineering, Stellenbosch University, 2020
Research Interests
My research is focused on structural lightweight foamed concrete (LWFC). The goal of the research is to use LWFC as an energy efficient construction material. Durability aspects of LWFC, fracture mechanics, Fiber reinforced concrete, alkali activated materials (alternative concretes) and 3D printing of concrete are also an interest of mine.
Selected Publications
A list of my publications can be found on my Google Scholar profile.
Teaching
Strength of Materials 143
CloseMaterial development, characterization, durability, 3D printingDr Gert van RooyenDr Gert van Rooyen
Optimisation, computational engineering, structuresEmail: gcvr@sun.ac.zaPhone: +27-83-9730600Office: S320FShort Bio
Dr GC (Gert) van Rooyen obtained a BSc degree at the University of the Free State and studied Civil Engineering at Pretoria (B.Eng). He later specialised in Structural Engineering (M.Eng) and Civil Engineering Informatics (PhD) at Stellenbosch University and the Technical University of Berlin. He spent four years in construction and then joined the Institute for Structural Engineering in Stellenbosch, performing finite element analyses and design of industrial structures, where he worked for eight years. Gert joined the academic staff of the Department of Civil Engineering of Stellenbosch University in 1992, where he spent the remainder of his career. He lectured Mechanics, Structural Analysis and Design and later focussed on Civil Engineering Informatics. He strongly believed that computational modelling and methods, like the Finite Element Method, should be included as core components of the undergraduate Civil Engineering curriculum and developed courses to make it possible. He supervised a significant number of Master and Doctoral studies, with diverse topics ranging from Structural Engineering to the optimisation of Sewer networks and Project scheduling. However, the research was always rooted in computational modelling, with a specific focus on meta-heuristic optimisation techniques.
CloseOptimisation, computational engineering, structuresProf Gideon van ZijlProf Gideon van Zijl
3D concrete printing, Structural Mechanics, Computational Mechanics, DurabilityEmail: gvanzijl@sun.ac.zaPhone: 021 808 4436Office: 01BShort Bio
Gideon is Professor of Structural Engineering since 2001, registered as Professional Engineer and Fellow of the South African Institute of Civil Engineers and the South African Academy of Engineering. Having Inaugurated the Centre for Development of Sustainable Infrastructure (CDSI) in 2002, he leads research in development, characterisation and modelling of new cement-based construction materials and structures, including structural and computational mechanics and durability. 3D construction printing is the CDSI’s current focus, for productivity and sustainable employment in construction of sustainable infrastructure.
Education/Qualifications
• DEng (Civil). Stellenbosch University, South Africa, 2016
• PhD (Civil Engineering). Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands, 2000
• MEng (Civil) Stellenbosch University, South Africa, 1990
• BEng (Civil) Stellenbosch University, South Africa, 1986Professional Experience
• 2021-present Distinguished Professor in Civil Engineering, SU
• 2001-2020 Professor of Structural Engineering, SU
• 2010-2015 Head Department of Civil Engng, SU
• 2001-2005 2009 2017-2018 Head Division for Structural Engng & Civil Engng Informatics, SU
• 2001-2004 2006-2009 Postgraduate Program Coordinator, Civil Engng, SU
• 1999-2009 Research Fellow, Faculty of Architecture, TU Delft
• 1995-1999 Assistant Researcher, Civil Engng and Geosciences, TU Delft
• 1992-1995 Lecturer, Civil Engng, SU
• 1989-1992 Structural Engineer/Project manager, Bureau for Mechanical Engng, SU
• 1987-1989 Researcher, Institute for Structural Engng, Civil Engng, SUHonours, Awards, Memberships
• Chancellor’s Award Learning and Teaching 2020 SU
• Research Excellence Awards 2018 & 2019, Research Outputs and PhDs delivered, SU
• Lecturer of the year 2012, Engineering Faculty, SU
• THRIP/DTI award 2011: Runner up Human Resource Quality and Quantity of students
• Rector’s award for General Performance/Research 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, SU
• Upcoming Researcher of the year (2006), Engineering Faculty, SU
• Best paper awards: Dr HWH West Award 9th Canadian Masonry Symp. 2001; Materials & Structures top ten papers of 2016; Merit certificate Scholarship of Teaching and Learning 2019; Rapid Prototyping Journal 2019 highly commended award
• H.L. Reitz medal for best postgraduate student in Civil Engineering, SU, 1990.
• Top Final year Civil Engineering student, 1986, SU
• Academic Colors of SU, 1986Research Interests
3D concrete printing
Structural Mechanics
Computational Mechanics
DurabilitySelected Publications
A list of his published works can be found on his Scopus, ResearchGate, GoogleScholar profiles.
Teaching
Strength of Materials 144 / 143 2001, 2004, 2005
Strength of Materials 214 / 224 2001 – 2004, 2017, 2018
Strength of Materials 244 / 254 2002 – 2005
Construction Materials 244 / 254 2001-2008
Structural Design: Reinforced Concrete Design 314 1992 – 1995
Theory of Structures 324 – Continuum Mechanics 2007-2009
Theory of Structures 354 – Finite Element Method 2005-2015, 2020-
Advanced Mechanics of Materials and Modelling (AMMM) 2010-Close3D concrete printing, Structural Mechanics, Computational Mechanics, DurabilityProf Celeste ViljoenProf Celeste Viljoen
Risk-based decision making, Structural design and Standardisation, Structural Reliability.Email: celesteviljoen@sun.ac.zaPhone: 021 808 4444Office: A214Short Bio
Prof Viljoen is passionate about the training of engineering students, graduates and professionals as a driver of economic progress, environmental sustainability and reducing social inequalities. She currently serves as vice-dean: Teaching in the Faculty of Engineering.
Education/Qualifications
PhD (Structural Engineering)
Honours, Awards, Memberships
ECSA PrEng; Fellow of SAICE, Member of various SABS technical committees.
Research Interests
Risk-based decision making; Structural design and Standardisation; Structural Reliability.
Prof Viljoen is a specialist in structural design and reliability. Her research informs standardisation of structural design, including the basis of design; quantification of wind loads; serviceability of liquid retaining structures; reinforced concrete design; and assessment of existing structures. She further contributes by translating research findings and insight into practice through standardisation and the presentation of Continued Professional Development courses.Selected Publications
Link to ORCID or Scopus:
Orcid Author ID: 0000-0002-4652-7452
Scopus Author ID: 55802382300International Collaborations
Joint Committee for Structural Safetyhttps://www.jcss-lc.org/; Member of ISO TC 98/SC 2/WG 11 for the revision of ISO 13824.
Teaching
Undergraduate:
Strength of Materials 143; Structural Design 354; Advanced Design 446;
Postgraduate:
Probability and Risk Analysis in Civil Engineering; Continuum Mechanics and Finite Element Analysis
Continued Professional Development:
Wind Loads on Structures;Design of Liquid Retaining Structures; Basis of Design; Assessment of Existing Structures; Construction Risk Management.CloseRisk-based decision making, Structural design and Standardisation, Structural Reliability.Dr Richard WallsDr Richard Walls
Structural Fire Engineering, Fire Behaviour, Informal Settlement Fire SafetyEmail: rwalls@sun.ac.zaPhone: 021 808 9584Office: 3054Short Bio
Prof Richard Walls is the head of the Fire Engineering Research Unit at Stellenbosch University, Africa’s first research team with a focus on fire engineering and structural fire design. Various fire related topics are currently being investigated, such as the design of steel structures in fire, analysis of structures in fire, forensic fire investigations, 3D printed concrete in fire, materials behaviour and informal settlement fire behaviour. Full-scale fire tests on shacks have been conducted on around seventy homes to understand fire behaviour, spread and how to reduce the impact of such fires. Consulting work has been done for companies developing rational structural fire design systems, and ascertaining the fire resistance of products. He was part of the team analysing the Knysna fire disaster, sponsored by Santam, and specifically considered why almost 1000 homes were lost in South Africa’s largest wildland fire disaster. He has contributed to publications by the United Nations and World Bank on developing world fire safety issues.
Education/Qualifications
PhD (Structural fire engineering) – Stellenbosch University
MSc (Structural engineering) – University of the Witwatersrand
GDE (Materials and geotech) – University of the Witwatersrand
BScEng(Civil) – University of the Witwatersrand
BTh (Theology) – SA Theological SeminaryProfessional Experience
2010-2014: Worked as a structural engineer on industrial, commercial and petrochemical projects in industry before joining SU. Experience in design of steel, concrete, composite, retaining and industrial structures.
2014-present: Lecturer in the Department of Civil Engineering.Honours, Awards, Memberships
In 2020 he was awarded the “TW Kambule-NSTF Award: Emerging Researcher” national award. The national NSTF-South32 Awards are the largest Science, Engineering & Technology & Innovation (SETI) awards in South Africa, known as the ‘Science Oscars’. His research has been covered by multiple newspapers, radio stations and websites.
Stellenbosch University Engineering Faculty Awards: Best post-graduate thesis in Civil Engineering 2016; Emerging Researcher of the Year in 2017; Academic of the Year in 2020.
Fellow of the SA Institute of Civil Engineers.
Research Interests
Fire safety engineering in general with focus areas on:
– Structural fire design
– Fire dynamics
– Informal settlement fire safety
– Material and product developmentSelected Publications
A list of his published works can be found on his Google Scholar profile.
(https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=T-GtZPMAAAAJ&hl=en)
International Collaborations
University of Edinburgh, Oklahoma State University, National Fire Protection Association (USA), Kindling Safety (USA).
Funding has been received from the Lloyd’s Register Foundation, Royal Academy of Engineering and Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) (UK).Teaching
SD424 Structural design – Steel structures
Fire Behavior – MEng elective
Structural Fire Engineering – MEng electiveCloseStructural Fire Engineering, Fire Behaviour, Informal Settlement Fire SafetyProf Jan WiumProf Jan Wium
Short Bio
Jan Wium qualified as a civil engineer from the University of Pretoria and obtained a PhD from the SwissFederal Institute of Technology in Lausanne. He worked as a structural engineering consultant for 20years before joining Stellenbosch University in 2003. He leads a research group in construction engineeringand management, and focuses on modular construction, constructability, modern technology and construction risk.
Education/Qualifications
BSc (Eng) Civ (cum laude), 1979, University of Pretoria, South Africa;
BEng (Hons) Structures, 1982, University of Pretoria, South Africa;
MEng (Structures) (cum laude), 1985, University of Pretoria, South Africa;
Docteur es Science Technique, 1992, EPFL, Lausanne, Switzerland.Professional Experience
Structural engineering consultant 18 years
Honours, Awards, Memberships
SAICE Fellow, PrEng(ECSA)
Research Interests
Modular construction, constructability in construction, modern technology in construction, construction risk
Selected Publications
https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=2w-1MqUAAAAJ
International Collaborations
IABSE, GLF-CEM
Teaching
Engineering Management, Structural Concrete, Construction Risk
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Asphalt and Geotechnical LaboratoryMr Lee-Roy Jones
CONCRETE AND STRUCTURAL LABORATORYDr Jacques KrugerDr Jacques Kruger
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING LABORATORY MANAGEREmail: pjkruger@sun.ac.zaPhone: +27 21 808 4442Office: S186Short Bio
Jacques started research on 3D concrete printing in 2017 as part of his doctorate and joined the Department of Civil Engineering in 2019 as the Structure and Building Materials Laboratory Manager. Jacques is actively involved in research and supervises undergraduate and postgraduate students, attends and contributes toward international scientific conferences, writesand voluntarily reviews scientific journal articles and is a member of the FIB Task Group 2.11: Structures made by Digital Fabrication.
Education/Qualifications
PhD in Structural Engineering (Stellenbosch University, 2019)
BEng in Civil Engineering (Stellenbosch University, 2016, cum laude)Professional Experience
2019 – Present: Laboratory Manager, Structure and Building Materials Laboratory, Department of Civil Engineering, Stellenbosch University
Honours, Awards, Memberships
– Received the Top Young Achiever award from the Southern African Institute of Steel Construction (SAISC), 2017
– Awarded the Pretoria Portland Cement (PPC) Prize for the most deserving work in the field of Concrete Engineering by the Department of Civil Engineering, 2019
– Member of the FIB Task Group 2.11: Structures made by digital fabricationResearch Interests
Jacques’ research interests all relate to 3D concrete printing/digital construction, which includes:
– Material rheology
– Analytical modelling of complex processes
– Advanced material development
– Structural mechanics
– Hybrid construction techniques and processes
– Durability (in particular, fire performance)Selected Publications
A list of Jacques’ published works can be found on his Google Scholar and ResearchGate profiles.
International Collaborations
Jacques collaborated with the Technical University of Eindhoven’s (TU/e, The Netherlands) 3D Concrete Printing Group on 3D printable materials and characterisation methods for buildability quantification in 2018-2020.
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Departmental SupportMrs Davina MentoorMrs Davina Mentoor
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Geotechnical and Transport Engineering Laboratory ManagerEmail: gpnel@sun.ac.zaPhone: +27 21 808 4347Office: S2116Short Bio
Obtained bachelor’s degree in civil engineering at the University of Stellenbosch, before entering the road construction environment with Roadmac Surfacing. Roadmac Surfacing specialises in bituminous surfacing. He returned to Stellenbosch University in a permanent capacity as the Pavement and Geotechnical Research Laboratory manager and will also peruse further studies starting with his master’s degree.
Education/Qualifications
BEng (Cum Laude) Civil Engineering at University of Stellenbosch
Professional Experience
Four years at Roadmac Surfacing construction
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Hydraulics LaboratoryMr Charlton Ramat
Concrete and Structural LaboratoryMrs Rosie Sardien
Departmental SupportMs Tsholofelo SeroaloMs Tsholofelo Seroalo
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Technical WorkshopMrs Natalie WhiteMrs Natalie White
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Prof Fred Hugo
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Mr Andreas Brooks
Mr Andreas Brooks
Short Bio
Andreas Brooks completed his Master’s degree in civil engineering at Stellenbosch University, his field of study was in hydraulic structures. Theresearch focussed on developing a method to prevent the blockages experienced at culverts by boulders. Andreas currently works as a senior research assistant for the civil engineering department at Stellenbosch University. Since graduating, Andreas has gained experience in hydrodynamic modelling of rivers and open channel flow structures, catchment hydrology, and physical model testing.
Education/Qualifications
M.Eng (Civil Engineering) Stellenbosch University (2020)
B.Eng (Civil Engineering) Stellenbosch University (2016)Professional Experience
2020 – Present: Senior Research Assistant (civil) at Stellenbosch University
2020 – Present: Junior Hydraulic Engineer at ASP TechnologyHonours, Awards, Memberships
Candidate Engineer – Engineering Council of South Africa
Research Interests
River Hydraulics
Hydraulic StructuresCloseRESEARCHER
Senior Research AssistantDr Kuria KiringuDr Kuria Kiringu
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Short Bio
Dr O Sawadogo has more than 11 years’ experience mainly in hydrodynamic mathematical modelling applied in river, lake and estuary hydraulics, fluvial morphology, sediment yield analysis, reservoir sedimentation modelling, and the design of hydraulic structures. . He has been involved in many projects from many countries. Dr Sawadogo also has a good conference attendance record. He attended many conferences in South Africa as well as out of South Africa, where he published and presented papers.
Education/Qualifications
PhD, University of Stellenbosch, South Africa, 2015.
MsEng, University of Stellenbosch, South Africa, 2010.
Postgraduate Diploma (Mathematical Sciences), University of Cape Town, South Africa, 2008.
Masters (Pure Physics), University of Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, 2004.Professional Experience
2015 to 2016: Post-Doctoral Researcher, University of Stellenbosch, South Africa.
2016 to date: Researcher, Hydraulic Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Stellenbosch, South Africa; Hydrodynamic modeller ASPHonours, Awards, Memberships
The GLS prize for the Best Dissertation in Water Engineering, Stellenbosch University (2015).
The AMI Hydropower Foundation Grant to attend international Conference on Water Storage and Hydropower Development for Africa in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (2013)
Overseas Conference Grant from Postgraduate and International Office to attend the 12th International Symposium on River Sedimentation in, Kyoto, Japan (2013)
SANCOLD SA National Committee on Large Dams member, 2013 to dateResearch Interests
Hydrodynamic mathematical modelling
Hydraulic physical modelling
Catchment Sediment yield analysis and reservoir sedimentation
River and sedimentation engineering
Flood hydrology and flood line determinationSelected Publications
Sawadogo, O., Basson, G.R. and Schneiderbauer, S. (2019): “Physical and coupled fully three-dimensional numerical modeling of pressurized bottom outlet flushing processes in reservoirs.” International Journal of Sediment Research, Volume 34, Issue 5, October 2019, Pages 461-474, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijsrc.2019.02.001.
Sawadogo, O. and Basson, G.R. (2018): “Sediment yield modelling considering future land use change: case study of the Usuthu river catchment in South Africa and Swaziland.” ICOLD 2018 (International Committee on Large Dam) 26th Congress, 1-7 July 2018, Vienna, Austria.
Sawadogo, O. and Basson, G.R. (2016): “3D fully coupled numerical modelling of local sediment flushing scour at dam bottom outlets for sustainable hydropower operation.” The 13th International Symposium on River Sedimentation (ISRS2016), University of Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany, CRC Press: 1154-1160.
Sawadogo, O., Townshend, P. and Basson, G.R. (2016): “Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) modelling of the outlet control valve of Ncora Dam.” ICOLD 2016 (International Committee on Large Dam) 84th International Symposium, 15-20 May 2016, Johannesburg, South Africa.
Sawadogo, O. and Basson, G.R. (2016): “2D hydrodynamic modelling of sediment deposition processes and flushing operation of Boegoeberg Dam, South Africa.” ICOLD 2016 (International Committee on Large Dam) 84th International Symposium, 15-20 May 2016, Johannesburg, South Africa.
Sawadogo, O. and Basson, G.R. (2015): “Coupled fully three-dimensional numerical modelling of local sediment flushing scour at dam bottom outlet.” The SANCOLD (South African National Committee on Large Dam) conference, September 2015, South Africa.
Sawadogo, O. and Basson, G.R. (2013). : “Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) modelling in 3D of local sediment flushing scour at hydropower intakes and dam bottom outlets.” Africa 2013 – Water Storage and Hydropower Development for Africa, Africa Union Congress Centre, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Aqua-Media International Ltd: 1352-2523.
Sawadogo, O. and Basson, G.R. (2013): “Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) modelling in 3D of turbulent suspended sediment transport processes in reservoirs.” The 12th International Symposium on River Sedimentation (ISRS2013), Terrsa Conference Centre, Kyoto, Japan, CRC Press: 1225-1231.
South African National Committee on Large Dam (SANCOLD) conference, November 2011, South Africa.
Sawadogo O. and Basson G.R. (2010): “Physical and Mathematical Modelling of Unlined Dam Spillway Scour” The 11th International Symposium on River Sedimentation (ISRS), September 2010, Stellenbosch, South Africa.
Sawadogo O. and Basson G.R. (2009): “Mathematical Modelling of Unlined Dam Spillway Scour”, The SANCOLD (South African National Committee on Large Dam) conference, November 2009, South Africa.
International Collaborations
Visiting Researcher at the Department of Particulate Flow Modelling, Johannes Kepler University (JKU), Linz, Austria (From 26 to 30 September 2016).
Teaching
Mentor in first-year mentorship programme, Stellenbosch University
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Hydrodynamic Mathematical ModellingDr Jeanine VonkemanDr Jeanine Vonkeman
Post-Doctorate Fellow
National Siltation Management Strategy for Dams and RiversEmail: jvonkeman@sun.ac.zaPhone: 083 286 8760Office: GS S415XShort Bio
Dr Vonkeman is developing a sustainable dredging model supported by various case studies, assessment tools and protocols, as part of the National Siltation Management Strategy for Dams and Rivers in South Africa.She was appointed as the project leader for the SP3 research project which is sponsored by the Water Research Commission and Department of Water and Sanitation.
Education/Qualifications
PhD (Hydraulic Engineering) (MEng Upgraded), Stellenbosch University, 2019
BEng (Civil Engineering), University of Pretoria, 2014Professional Experience
Hydraulics Laboratory Manager, Stellenbosch University, 2020
Hydraulic Engineer, IWEESE and ASP Technology, 2019Honours, Awards, Memberships
ECSA Candidate Registration No. 2020202984, 2020
South African National Committee on Large Dams, 2020
Winner of Waste & Water Challenge, LaunchLab, 2017
NRF Scholarship for Innovation, 2016
Honorary Colours, University of Pretoria, 2014
South African Institution of Civil Engineering, 2013
Golden Key International Honour Society, 2012Research Interests
River hydraulics, river, lake, estuary and reservoir sedimentation, and the design of large hydraulic structures.
Selected Publications
Vonkeman, J.K., Basson, G.R. & Smit, G.J.F. 2020. Hydro-morphodynamic model with Immersed Boundary Method for local scour at bridge pier, ISH Journal of Hydraulic Engineering.
Vonkeman, J.K. & Basson, G.R. 2019. Evaluation of empirical equations to predict bridge pier scour in a noncohesive bed under clear-water conditions, SAICE, 61(2), 2-20.
Vonkeman, JK., Hagen, DJ., Basson, GR. and Botha, H. 2019. Design and construction of the Holsloot Diversion Works on an alluvial foundation, SANCOLD Conference, 6-8 November 2019, Benoni, 161-170.
Vonkeman, JK. and Basson, GR. 2019. Upgrade of the Sir Lowry’s Pass River with a series of weirs and berms to allow urban development of the floodplains, SANCOLD Conference, 6-8 November 2019, Benoni, 291-300.
GR Basson, GR., Sawadogo, O. and Vonkeman, JK. 2019. Reservoir sedimentation analysis of the proposed Noordoewer/Vioolsdrift Dam on the Orange River and evaluation of sediment control mitigation measures, International Conference on Water Storage and Hydropower Development for Africa, 2-4 April 2019, Windhoek.
JK Vonkeman, DE Bosman and GR Basson, 2019. Investigation of the impacts of the proposed Noordoewer/Vioolsdrift Dam on the Orange River estuary in Namibia and South Africa, International Conference on Water Storage and Hydropower Development for Africa, 2-4 April 2019, Windhoek.
Vonkeman, JK.,Sawadogo, O., Bosman, DE. and Basson, GR. 2019. Hydrodynamic modelling of extreme flood levels in an estuary due to climate change, Federal Interagency Sedimentation and Hydrologic Modelling Conference, 24-28 June 2019, Nevada.
Vonkeman, JK. & Basson, GR. 2018. Hydraulic design aspects of the proposed Holsloot-Brandvlei Dam Diversion Upgrade in the Western Cape, SANCOLD Conference, 7-9 November 2018, Somerset West, 19-28.
Vonkeman, JK., Basson, GR. &Petzer, J. 2018. Hydraulic design of the partially lined stilling basin of the proposed Xhora Dam, SANCOLD Conference, 7-9 November 2018, Somerset West, 373-382.
Vonkeman, J.K., Basson, G.R. & Smit, G.J.F. 2017. Hydro-morphodynamic modelling of local bridge pier scour in alluvial beds, 18th International Conference on Transport & Sedimentation of Solid Particles, September 2017, Prague, 377-384.
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National Siltation Management Strategy for Dams and RiversDr Andrew WayDr Andrew Way
Short Bio
Andrew Way completed his PhD in structural risk and reliability at Stellenbosch University. His current research involves achieved reliability in water retaining structures, as well as in existing bridge structures.
Education/Qualifications
PhD (Civil Engineering), Stellenbosch University 2021
MEng (Civil Engineering), Stellenbosch University 2014
BEng (Civil Engineering), Stellenbosch University 2012Professional Experience
Structural Engineer
Element Consulting Engineers
2015-2016Graduate Structural Engineer
SMEC South Africa
2016-2017Research Interests
Reliability in New & Existing Structures
Traffic Load Models
Water Retaining Structures
Self-sealing in ConcreteSelected Publications
Please see my ResearchGate profile:
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Andrew_Way3Teaching
Teaching assistant for various undergraduate modules ranging from first to final year.
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