Meet the People
Prof Johann Andersen
Traffic and Transportation Engineering, Intelligent Transportation Systems
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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
Traffic and Transportation Engineering, Intelligent Transportation Systems
Dr John Babafemi
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 Antonio Cicione
Fire Engineering
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Short Bio
Dr Antonio Cicione lectures in the principles of fire behaviour and numerical fire modelling at Stellenbosch University. He supervises PhD and Masters students conducting their research in a variety of fire and structural related topics. Dr Cicione was previously employed as a Research Associate at the BRE Fire Research Centre at the University of Edinburgh. He has been involved in numerous fire experiments, and has burned down more that 70 full-scale houses for research. He was also part of a team that conducted a number of large-scale fire experiments at the Underwriters Laboratories in Chicago. Dr Cicione has published a number of international journal and conference papers on a variety of fire and structural related topics. Dr Cicione founded CFS engineering consultants who consults to industry regarding specialist fire engineering projects, preforms rational fire designs, fire assessments, and conducts fire investigations for the insurance industry. He is also the Fire Safety Engineering lead at Kindling, a US based non-profit fire safety organisation. Dr Cicione is a committee member of SAICE’s fire division.
Education/Qualifications
BEng (Civil), PhD (Fire Engineering) SU
Professional Experience
Adjunct lecturer at Stellenbosch University
Fire Safety Engineer at Kindling Safety
Director at CFS engineering consultants
Previously employed as a researcher at the University of Edinburgh
Honours, Awards, Memberships
1) SAICE Fire Engineering Division Committee Member
2) Most deserving thesis in fire safety and structural fire engineering, Stellenbosch University, 2019
3) Best paper award at the China Public Safety Conference, 2020
4) Fire Technology Harry C. Bigglestone award, 2021
5) Holder of a South African Patent
Research Interests
Fire and structural engineering, 3D printed concrete at elevated temperatures, application of AI in fire safety
Selected Publications
A list of his published works can be found on his Scopus, ResearchGate, GoogleScholar profiles
International Collaborations
University of Edinburgh
National Fire Protection Association (USA),
Kindling Safety (USA).
Fire Research Group Limited (NZ)
ITB Poland
OFR Consultants (UK)
Teaching
Principles of fire behaviour
Introduction to Fire modelling
Fire Engineering
Prof Riaan Combrinck
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Short Bio
Prof 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, PrEng
Research Interests
Prof 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
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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.
Prof Peter Day
Prof Nico de Koker
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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
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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)
Mrs Courtney Devine
Short Bio
Courtney K. Rhoda received her B.Eng. (Mechatronic) and M.Eng. (Electrical) degrees from Stellenbosch University in 2018 and 2020, respectively. Her M.Eng. was primarily focused on electric vehicles, using probabilistic techniques to model the effects of electric vehicle charging and discharging. She is currently a Ph.D. (Civil Engineering) candidate at Stellenbosch University and is part of the Fire Engineering Research Unit. Since 2017 she has been tutoring, coaching and mentoring senior students from selected schools in the subjects of Mathematics and Physical Science to prepare them for tertiary education and for career paths in mathematics, science and engineering. She has recently been appointed as a Junior Lecturer in the Civil Engineering Department at Stellenbosch University.
Education/Qualifications
BEng (Mechatronic), MEng (Electrical) SU
Honours, Awards, Memberships
In 2019 Ms. Rhoda won the award for Best Presenter at the Sixth Eskom Power Plant Engineering Institution Student Workshop, Johannesburg.
Research Interests
Ms. Rhoda’s research is aimed at promoting plastic recycling by focussing on fire safety in plastic recycling facilities. Other areas of interest include renewable energy and electric vehicles.
Teaching
Strength of Materials 143
Prof Kobus du Plessis
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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
Dr Humaira Fataar
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Short Bio
Dr 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, which she obtained in 2022. 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
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Short Bio
Nanine Fouche graduated in 2008 with a bachelor’s degree in Earth Science from Stellenbosch University. Thereafter she continued her studies and completed an MScEng in Geotechnical Engineering. Nanine gained valuable experience as an engineering geologist at Aurecon South Africa, undertaking geotechnical and foundation investigations for a wide range of projects. Her passion for teaching and the academics lead her to a career in teaching and research at Stellenbosch University. Nanine is currently teaching undergraduate and postgraduate Geotechnique courses, providing support to geotechnical research students and completing her PhD.
Education/Qualifications
BSc (GEOLOGY), MSc.ENG(GEOTECHNICAL), PhD (STELL.)
Research Interests
• Geotechnical and engineering geological characterisation
• Problem soils (collapsible soils and heaving clays)
• In-situ testing
• Geotechnical earthquake engineering
Selected Publications
• A preliminary study of the engineering properties of Dorbank.
• The liquefaction potential of the upper Quaternary sands of the Cape Flats.
• The collapsible nature of residual granite soils of the Cape Granite Suite.
Teaching
Geotechnique 354
Soil behaviour 741 and 842
Dr Elaine Goosen
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Short Bio
After graduating from Stellenbosch University with her BEng in civil engineering, Dr Goosen started as a graduate and assistant resident engineer in roads and stormwater. The majority of her time was spent on the upgrade of the N7 between Algeria and Clanwilliam. She later completed her PhD in Pavement Engineering and accepted a position as a Lecturer in Civil Engineering. Currently, her research focuses on the rheology, durability and performance of bitumen. She encourages the use of numerical modelling, optimisation and machine learning as research problem-solving tools.
Education/Qualifications
PhD and BEng in Civil Engineering at Stellenbosch University
Civil Engineering Exchange at Technische Universiteit Delft
Professional Experience
Assistant Resident Engineer for the Upgrade of the N7 between Algeria and Clanwilliam for the Roads & Storm Water Division at WorleyParsons (RSA).
Graduate Engineer in the Roads & Storm Water Division at WorleyParsons (RSA).
Honours, Awards, Memberships
2019 Zuid-Afrikahuis Scholarship holder
2018 – 2020 Wilhelm Frank Scholarship holder
2016 – 2017 SANRAL Bursary holder
2016 – SATC Best Student Paper
2011 SAICE Student Chapter Chair
2008 – 2011 Kv3 Bursary holder
2008 – Golden Key Member
2008 Best Civil Engineering Student in Professional Communication
Research Interests
Bitumen Rheology and Durability
Numerical Modelling and Optimisation
Machine Learning in Pavement Engineering Materials
Sustainability in Pavement Engineering Materials
New Pavement Technology
Teaching
Civil Engineering 224
Transportation Science 434
Prof Trevor Haas
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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
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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
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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
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Short 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 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
Dr Charles MacRobert
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Short Bio
Dr Charles John MacRobert Pr Eng, is a Senior Lecturer of Geotechnical Engineering in the Department of Civil Engineering at Stellenbosch University. His research interests lie predominantly in the characterisation and modelling of geomaterials for global stability and seepage assessments. A particular emphasis of his research is understanding the role of engineering judgement in dealing with epistemic uncertainty, which often abounds in practice due to limited resources. Charles also provides specialised consulting support to practicing engineers, both to carry out practice-oriented research and to confidently teach both the professional practice and art of engineering.
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
As well as being an academic, he is active as a consultant, on the characterisation and modelling of geomaterials for global stability and seepage assessments, with particular emphasis on industrial and mining residue facilities.
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
Member of the South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE)
Member of the International Society for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (ISSMGE)
Member of the Geoprofessional Business Association (GBA)
Research Interests
Global stability and seepage assessments
Characterisation and modelling of geomaterials
Engineering judgement and decision making
Selected Publications
Stark, T.D., MacRobert C.J., and Hayter S.A. (2021) Liquefied Strength Ratio for Eight Laboratory-Tested Sandy Soils. Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering 147.2(2021):04020165.
Stark, T. D., and MacRobert, C. J. (2021). Liquefied Strength Ratio with Stress Densification and Low Stresses. Canadian Geotechnical Journal. 10.1139/cgj-2018-0730
MacRobert, C.J. (2020) A study of problem complexity and expertise in making judgement decisions for waste cover and tailings dam safety. Australian Geomechanics Journal 55(3):37-49
Pathmanandavel, S. & MacRobert, C.J. (2020) Digitisation, sustainability, and disruption – promoting a more balanced debate on risk in the geotechnical community, Georisk: Assessment and Management of Risk for Engineered Systems and Geohazards, DOI: 10.1080/17499518.2020.1790012
See CV for a complete list of publications
International Collaborations
Liquefaction assessment and modelling with Prof Timothy Stark
Impacts of digitisation on geotechnical practice with Sukumar Pathmanandavel
Teaching
Applied Geomechanics
Advanced Design
Géotechnique 2
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.
Mr Dirk Streicher
Short Bio
My experience is mainly in contract supervision on roads projects. This includes building new roads and rehabilitation of existing roads. I also assisted the main contractor on an arbitration matter for a 50km canal contract in Namibia. After my civil engineering exposure, I went into contract manufacturing for the building industry. In between, I invested in property and property development. All this came together in fire door manufacturing which then spilt over into fire testing and fire engineering research. This all culminated in the establishment of a fire test laboratory both for commercial and research purposes.
Education/Qualifications
M.Sc.(Civ) Eng UCT, Certificate in Arbitration
Professional Experience
Bridge design, Security systems design, Quality insurance implementation for consulting firm, Contract management
Honours, Awards, Memberships
Best thesis Undergraduate, receive degree with First Class Honours, ECSA registered as Prof Engineer.
Research Interests
Hydraulics, Fire engineering testing
Selected Publications
Internal document on basecourse compaction CPA
Fire Engineering
Dr Andre Theron
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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
Prof Pierre van der Spuy
Bridge Engineering and Renewable Energy Structures
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Short Bio
Pierre is an Adjunct Associate Professor as well as an Associate with Zutari. He is registered as a Professional Engineer with the Engineering Council of South Africa and is a member of SAICE, IABSE and IABMAS. His research interests include topics in bridge engineering in particular traffic load modelling for bridge design. As a practicing engineer he specialises in bridge analysis and design, including non-linear finite element modelling of reinforced and prestressed concrete bridges. The types of bridges include incrementally launched bridges, precast segmental balanced cantilever bridges, long span arch bridges, prestressed box girder bridges, prestressed voided slab bridges, prestressed precast beam and slab bridges and normal reinforced concrete bridges. He also has experience in analysis and design of coastal structures and renewable energy structures. Renewable energy structures mainly consist of wind turbine foundations for which he is one of the leading designers in South Africa and the African continent. He has presented courses to industry on this topic.
Education/Qualifications
BEng (SU), MEng (UCT), PhD (Stell)
Professional Experience
2009 to 2015 : Aurecon (Structural Engineer)
2015 to 2016 : BVi (Bridge Design Line Manager)
2016 to 2019 : Aurecon (Senior Bridge Engineer)
2017 to 2019 : Stellenbosch University (Adjunct Senior Lecturer and PhD candidate)
2020 : Aurecon Dubai (Principal Engineer)
2020 to current : Zutari (previously Aurecon) (Associate)
2021 to current : Stellenbosch University (Adjunct Associate Professor)
Honours, Awards, Memberships
SAICE South African Young Engineer of the Year 2017
South African Institution of Civil Engineering National Technical Excellence award – Most Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement for the Olifants River Arch Bridge (design engineer)
Concrete Society of South Africa Fulton Award – Best Infrastructure Project >R 100 million for the new Olifants River Arch Bridge (design engineer)
South African Institution of Civil Engineering Regional Award – Best Structure for the new Olifants River Arch Bridge (design engineer)
South African Institution of Civil Engineering Regional Award – Technical Excellence for the new Olifants River Arch Bridge (design engineer)
Consulting Engineers South Africa Engineering Excellence Award – Best Project with a value above R 250 million for the Ramp E Incrementally Launched Bridge (design engineer)
Concrete Society of South Africa Fulton Award – Commendation for Ramp E Incrementally Launched Bridge (design engineer)
South African Institution of Civil Engineering Structural Division Award for the Ramp E Incrementally Launched Bridge (design engineer)
Engineering Council of South Africa’s medal for the best student over 4 years in engineering across all disciplines at Stellenbosch University for the period 2005 – 2008
Best second year student in Civil Engineering (2006)
Best third year student in Civil Engineering (2007)
Best second year student in Civil Engineering Informatics (2006)
Best third year student in Civil Engineering Informatics (2007)
Best third year student in Concrete Design (2007)
Best fourth year student in Transportation Engineering (2008)
SAICE Award for the student that made the largest contribution to the advancement of the Civil Engineering industry in South Africa
Research Interests
Bridge engineering and renewable energy structures
Selected Publications
• Van der Spuy, PF & Lenner, R. (2018). Developing a new bridge live load model for South Africa. International Association for Bridge Maintenance and Safety (IABMAS). Melbourne: Taylor & Francis
• Van der Spuy, PF & Lenner, R. (2019). Towards a new bridge live load model for South Africa. Structural Engineering International. DOI: 10.1080/10168664.2018.1561168
• Van der Spuy, PF & Lenner, R. (2019). Multiple lane reduction factors based on multiple lane weigh in Motion data. Structures.
• Van der Spuy, PF & Niehaus, H. (2018). Strengthening, rehabilitation and widening of the existing arch bridge on national route 7 over the Olifants River, South Africa. International Conference on Concrete Repair, Retrofitting and Rehabilitation. Cape Town: Matec Web of Conferences.
• Viljoen, D, Schrecker, M & Van der Spuy, PF. (2018). Rehabilitation of the Port Nolloth Jetty. International Conference on Concrete Repair, Retrofitting and Rehabilitation. Cape Town: Matec Web of Conferences.
• Van der Spuy, PF & Lenner, R. (2019). Establishing the effect of the tail length on extrapolation when fitted to WIM data. RILEM SMSS 2019. Croatia: RILEM Publications S.A.R.L
• Van der Spuy, PF & Lenner, R. (2019). Dynamic amplification factor for South African Bridges. Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation. Cape Town: Taylor & Francis
• Van der Spuy, PF, Lenner, R, De Wet, T & Caprani, C. (2019). Multilane Reduction Factors Based on WIM Data. Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation. Cape Town: Taylor & Francis
• Van der Spuy, PF & Niehaus, H. (2019). Design of the Olifants River arch bridge in the Western Cape Province of South Africa. Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation. Cape Town: Taylor & Francis
• Meyer, MW, Lenner, R & Van der Spuy, PF. (2019). The development of a vehicle-bridge interaction model for South African traffic. Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation. Cape Town: Taylor & Francis
• Lenner, R, Basson, SE, Sykora, M & Van der Spuy, PF. (2021). Reliability performance of bridges designed according to TMH7 NA Load model. Journal of the South African Institution of Civil Engineering.
• Van der Spuy, PF & Lenner, R. (2021). Reliability calibration of a bridge traffic load model. Fib Symposium. Lisbon.
• Boros, V, Lenner, R, O’Connor, A, Orcesi, A, Schmidt, F, Van der Spuy, PF & Sykora, M. (2021). Traffic loads for existing bridges. IABSE Congress. Ghent.
Teaching
Advanced Design 446 (structures)
Final Year Project 458
Bridge Engineering and Renewable Energy Structures
Dr Algurnon van Rooyen
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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
Prof Gideon van Zijl
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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
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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.
Prof Richard Walls
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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
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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
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Mrs Amanda De Wet
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Dr Jacques Kruger
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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
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Mrs Janine Myburgh
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Mr Guillame Nel
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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
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Mrs Rosie Sardien
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Ms Tsholofelo Seroalo
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Ms Christabella Sibanda
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Mr Julian Thompson
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Mr Gavin Williams
Mr Iliyaaz Williams
Danielle Antonellis
Informal Settlement Fire Safety
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Short Bio
Danielle is the Founder & Executive Director of Kindling. She has a proven track record of establishing and leading cross-discipline and cross-region teams to tackle intractable problems. Before founding Kindling, Danielle was a Senior Fire Safety Consultant with Arup based in the US, UK, and Hong Kong. She led Arup’s global research program on fire safety in informal settlements and established a global multidisciplinary skills group called City Fire Resilience. Previous to Arup, Danielle was a Fire Suppression Systems Researcher and Technical Advisor at Johnson Controls (formerly Tyco).
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
Danielle has a B.S. in Civil Engineering (with a Minor in Management) and a M.S. in Fire Protection Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
Professional Experience
2012-2014: Led large scale residential fire sprinkler research testing program; trained authorities, insurers, contracts and engineers in fire systems design, installation, and maintenance
2014-2020: Managed and delivered fire engineering services for buildings, infrastructure, and social impact projects across 5 continents and various sectors such as international development, energy, rail, aviation, science and industry, education, and healthcare
2020-present: Founded & lead US based non-profit organization with the mission to connect fire safety knowledge to local and global humanitarian and development efforts to reduce the unequal impact of fire on people, property and livelihoods in vulnerable communities around the world
Research Interests
Informal Settlement Fire Safety
Disaster Risk Reduction
Urban Resilience
International Contextualization of Fire Safety
Selected Publications
• D. Antonellis, P. Duloy, J. Kennedy, E. Palmer, Burning Issue for Shelter Programming: Reducing fire risk through better shelter program design and implementation, Shelter Projects 8th Edition (2021)
• S. Arce, C. Jeanneret, J. Gales, D. Antonellis, S. Vaiciulyte, Human behaviour in informal settlement fires in Costa Rica, Safety Science (2021)
• R. Walls, A. Cicione, R. Pharoah, P. Zweig, M. Smith, D. Antonellis, Fire safety engineering guideline for informal settlements: Towards practical solutions for a complex problem in South Africa, Stellenbosch University (2020)
• P. Woodburn, D. Antonellis, Optimizing tunnel design using psychological impact on firefighters as a metric, Proceedings from the Ninth International Symposium on Tunnel Safety and Security, Munich, Germany (2020)
• D. Antonellis, K. Wynne, D. Gill, E. O’Loughlin, A Framework for Fire Safety in Informal Settlements, Arup (2018)
International Collaborations
Through Kindling:
National Fire Protection Association
Manchester Metropolitan University
York University
Arup
RMIT University
University of Maryland
Beyond Carlton
Labor Solutions
AfroFire
Global Shelter Cluster
Funding has been received from
USAID- Bureau of Humanitarian Assistance
UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Asian Development Bank
Royal Academy of Engineering
National Fire Protection Association
Lloyd’s Register Foundation
Informal Settlement Fire Safety
Prof Fred Hugo
Short Bio
Founding member of the company responsible for Geotechnics, Transportation and Project Management in 1965 after international experience in contracting and construction supervision. Subsequently I had three senior engineers as team leaders supported by highly qualified senior engineers. In 1977 I left to take up a chair in Civil Engineering at Stellenbosch University. The three took over my respective fields as Partners to help build the company to a major organisation as BKS Inc nationally and internationally. All three were subsequently recognised professionally for excellence in their careers. Later, in ca. 2012, BKS Inc was acquired by AECOM International.
Technical Director, Pave Testing – South Africa. Director TRAC South Africa. Fellow South African Academy of Engineering. Past President SAICE 1993. Life Member of AAPT.
Emeritus Professor in Transportation and Construction in Dept Civil Engineering, Stellenbosch University. Co-director of Construction Management Programme (CMP).
Education/Qualifications
PrEng, DIng (HC) SU 2014, DEng SU 1999, PhD UTx 1984
Prof Roman Lenner
Structural reliability, Bridge Loading, Bridge Design
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Short Bio
Roman is appointed as Extraordinary Professor in the 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
Structural reliability, Bridge Loading, Bridge Design
Prof Johan Retief
Short Bio
Emeritus Professor in Structural Engineering
Education/Qualifications
BSc(Eng) (Pretoria U), DIC, MPhil (London U), Engineer (Stanford U), DEng (Pretoria U), DEng (Stellenbosch U), PrEng
Research Interests
Application of risk and reliability to structural design basis, including standardization, wind loads, climate change, geotechnical reliability, existing structures
Dr Breda Strasheim
Finite Element Structural Analysis, Structural Dynamics
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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
Finite Element Structural Analysis, Structural Dynamics
Dr Gert van Rooyen
Optimisation, computational engineering, structures
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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.
Optimisation, computational engineering, structures
Mr Andreas Brooks
River Hydraulics, Hydraulic Structures
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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
River Hydraulics, Hydraulic Structures
Dr Seung Cho
3D concrete printing, foamed concrete, Rheology
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Short Bio
Seung Cho joined the 3D concrete printing research group in Stellenbosch since 2017 as part of his master and doctorate. He completed his PhD degree in 2021. His research is involved with 3D printable foamed concrete and its application.
Education/Qualifications
PhD in Structural Engineering (Stellenbosch University, 2021)
BEng in Civil Engineering (Stellenbosch University, 2017, cum laude)
Research Interests
3D concrete printing
Foamed concrete
Cement-based material
Sustainability
Rheology
Selected Publications
A list of his published works can be found on his Scopus, ResearchGate, Google Scholar profiles.
Teaching
Various teaching assistant and demi experiences for the following modules:
– Engineering math (2015, 2016)
– Strength of Material 143 (2021)
– Strength of Material 224 (2019)
– Strength of Material 254 (2018, 2019)
– Theory of Structure 354 (2019)
– Structural Design (Concrete) 354 (2018)
3D concrete printing, foamed concrete, Rheology
Dr Natalia Flores Quiroz
Fire Safety, Reconstruction of fire events, Human behaviour in fire
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Short Bio
Dr Natalia Flores Quiroz is a researcher with experience in fire safety engineering. She holds a M.Sc. in Fire Safety Engineering from Ghent University and completed her PhD at Stellenbosch University, South Africa, in the Fire Engineering Research Unit (FireSUN). Her PhD focused on Fire investigations in Informal Settlements where she reconstructed past incidents in order to understand the fire spread, the residents’ behaviour and the firefighters’ operations. She is currently a postdoctoral researcher at Stellenbosch University, where one of the main research areas is wildland urban interface (WUI) fires.
Education/Qualifications
PhD (Civil Engineering), Stellenbosch University, 2021 MEng (Fire Safety), Ghent University, 2018 (cum laude) BEng (Electrical Engineering), Universidad de Santiago de Chile, 2010
Professional Experience
2011-2016 Project Leader FDA Ingenieros, Chile
Honours, Awards, Memberships
2020 SFPE Student Grant
2021 Sheldon Tieszen Student Award (13th IAFSS Symposium)
Research Interests
Informal settlements fires, WUI fires, refugee camps fires
Selected Publications
Developing a framework for fire investigations in informal settlements. DOI: 10.1016/j.firesaf.2020.103046
Fire incident analysis of a large-scale informal settlement fire based on video imagery. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijdrr.2021.102107
Application of the Framework for Fire Investigations in Informal Settlements to large-scale real fire events – Consideration of fire formation patterns, fire spread rates and home survivability. DOI: 10.1016/j.firesaf.2021.103435
Towards Understanding Fire Causes in Informal Settlements Based on Inhabitant Risk Perception. DOI: 10.3390/fire4030039
Fire Safety, Reconstruction of fire events, Human behaviour in fire
Dr Kuria Kiringu
Sedimentation Mitigation Measures
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Short Bio
Kuria is a civil engineer experienced in stormwater and water sensitive urban design, river hydraulics, the design of hydraulic structures, hydrodynamic mathematical modelling, computational fluid dynamics, fluvial morphology, and flood hydrology. I was involved in the drafting of the design of sustainable river abstractions/diversion works for potable water use and irrigation in South Africa.
Education/Qualifications
PhD (Hydraulic Engineering), Stellenbosch University, 2019
MEng (Hydraulic Engineering), Stellenbosch University, 2015
BEng (Civil Engineering), University of Nairobi, 2012
Professional Experience
ASP Technology Pty, South Africa, Hydraulics Engineer, 2021
Aurecon, South Africa, Water Engineer,2020
IWEESU, South Africa, Water Engineer,2019
DynCorp international Kandahar, Afghanistan, Project control, 2013
Honours, Awards, Memberships
ECSA Candidate Registration No. 201650685
Research Interests
River hydraulics, river, lake, estuary and reservoir sedimentation, and the design of large hydraulic structures.
Selected Publications
Kiringu, K. and Basson, G.R. (2021). The effect of outlet configurations on the removal of fine non-cohesive sediment by vortex settling basin at small river abstraction works Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering | ASCE
Kiringu, K. and Basson, G.R. (2021). Factors influencing the removal of fine non-cohesive sediment by vortex settling basin at small river abstraction works, International Journal of Sediment Research
HJ Wright, DG Cameron-Ellis, K Kiringu, DE Bosman and GR Basson: Pongolapoort Dam Spillway Hydraulic Modelling, SANCOLD
M Braune, K Kiringu and GR Basson: Musina Dam Pumped Storage Scheme and Limpopo Abstraction Works,SANCOLD
Kiringu, K. and Basson, G.R. (2019) Removal of fine non-cohesive sediment by swirl/ vortex settling basin at small river abstraction works, IJS, Cape Town, South Africa
Basson, G.R, Bosman, D.E, Kiringu, K. and Claudia M.C. (2019). Design of Sustainable River Abstractions/Diversion Works for Potable Water Use and Irrigation In South Africa, WRC project K5/2750
Kiringu, K. and Basson, G.R. (2019). Sediment yield analysis of the Baro-Akobo-Sobat Sub-basin in Ethiopia, SEDHYD, Reno, Nevada, USA
Kiringu, K. and Basson, G.R. (2015). Impacts of Dams on the hydrology and flooding of the Tana River delta, Kenya, SANCOLD, Cape Town, South Africa
Sedimentation Mitigation Measures
Mr Louis Swart
Short Bio
Louis Swart completed his National Diploma in Civil Engineering at Cape Peninsula University. Louis has gained experience in river hydraulics, hydraulic structures, Flow measurement, catchment hydrology, sediment yield, model design and construction, physical model testing, field work for projects.
Education/Qualifications
Civil Engineering National Diploma @ CPUT (2015)
Professional Experience
2016 – 2018: Hydro Technician @ Department of Water and Sanitation Hydrology
2019 – Present: Junior Research Assistant at Stellenbosch University Civil Engineering
2019 – Present: Junior Hydraulic Engineer at ASP Technology
Research Interests
River Hydraulics
Hydraulic Structures
Flow measurement
River sedimentation
Hydraulics
Dr Marchant Van Den Heever
3D Concrete Printing, Computational, Structural, Experimental & Microstructural Mechanics
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Short Bio
Dr Marchant van den Heever attained a PhD in Civil Engineering in the field of 3D printing of concrete at Stellenbosch University 2021. He received his BEng in Civil Engineering from Stellenbosch University in 2018. Currently he serves as the Technical Director at Harcourt Technologies Ltd in based in Ireland and the UK providing commercial concrete printing solutions in the social housing sector. His research interests include numerical analysis, mechanical characterization, microstructural analysis and reinforcement strategies for 3D printed concrete components and materials.
Education/Qualifications
PhD, BEng (Civil)
Professional Experience
Technical Director at Harcourt technologies Limited
Honours, Awards, Memberships
PPC Ltd prize for Meritorious work in the field of Concrete Engineering (2021)
Concrete Society of Sothern Africa (CSSA) prize for best final year project in concrete technology (2018)
Research Interests
Materials, structural, experimental and computational mechanics of 3D concrete printing
Selected Publications
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2021.102944
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addma.2021.102569
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconres.2021.106695
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addma.2020.101737
https://scholar.sun.ac.za/bitstream/handle/10019.1/123688/vandenheever_mechanics_2021.pdf?sequence=1
Teaching
– Theory of Structure 354 (2019)
– Structural Design (Concrete) 354 (2018)
3D Concrete Printing, Computational, Structural, Experimental & Microstructural Mechanics
Dr Jeanine Vonkeman
National Siltation Management Strategy for Dams and Rivers
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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
Adjunct Professor
Traffic and Transportation Engineering, Intelligent Transportation SystemsEmail: jandersen@sun.ac.zaPhone: 021 808 4025Office: 2038[if 13]
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Education/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 SystemsCloseAdjunct Professor
Traffic 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: 3033[if 13]
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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 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: S418[if 13]
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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.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: 02B[if 13]
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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 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: 2014[if 13]
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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)CloseWater treatment, Environmental Water QualityMrs Megan BruwerMrs Megan Bruwer
Traffic Engineering, Transportation Planning, ITSEmail: mbruwer@sun.ac.zaPhone: 021 808 4080Office: 3039[if 13]
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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 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 Antonio CicioneDr Antonio Cicione
Adjunct Senior Lecturer
Fire EngineeringEmail: acicione@sun.ac.zaPhone: 0218089584[if 13]
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Short Bio
Dr Antonio Cicione lectures in the principles of fire behaviour and numerical fire modelling at Stellenbosch University. He supervises PhD and Masters students conducting their research in a variety of fire and structural related topics. Dr Cicione was previously employed as a Research Associate at the BRE Fire Research Centre at the University of Edinburgh. He has been involved in numerous fire experiments, and has burned down more that 70 full-scale houses for research. He was also part of a team that conducted a number of large-scale fire experiments at the Underwriters Laboratories in Chicago. Dr Cicione has published a number of international journal and conference papers on a variety of fire and structural related topics. Dr Cicione founded CFS engineering consultants who consults to industry regarding specialist fire engineering projects, preforms rational fire designs, fire assessments, and conducts fire investigations for the insurance industry. He is also the Fire Safety Engineering lead at Kindling, a US based non-profit fire safety organisation. Dr Cicione is a committee member of SAICE’s fire division.
Education/Qualifications
BEng (Civil), PhD (Fire Engineering) SU
Professional Experience
Adjunct lecturer at Stellenbosch University
Fire Safety Engineer at Kindling Safety
Director at CFS engineering consultants
Previously employed as a researcher at the University of EdinburghHonours, Awards, Memberships
1) SAICE Fire Engineering Division Committee Member
2) Most deserving thesis in fire safety and structural fire engineering, Stellenbosch University, 2019
3) Best paper award at the China Public Safety Conference, 2020
4) Fire Technology Harry C. Bigglestone award, 2021
5) Holder of a South African PatentResearch Interests
Fire and structural engineering, 3D printed concrete at elevated temperatures, application of AI in fire safety
Selected Publications
A list of his published works can be found on his Scopus, ResearchGate, GoogleScholar profiles
International Collaborations
University of Edinburgh
National Fire Protection Association (USA),
Kindling Safety (USA).
Fire Research Group Limited (NZ)
ITB Poland
OFR Consultants (UK)Teaching
Principles of fire behaviour
Introduction to Fire modellingCloseAdjunct Senior Lecturer
Fire EngineeringProf Riaan CombrinckProf Riaan Combrinck
Construction materials, cement based materials, concreteEmail: rcom@sun.ac.zaPhone: 021 808 4946Office: 3038[if 13]
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Short Bio
Prof 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, PrEng
Research Interests
Prof 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: 2036[if 13]
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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.
CloseEngineering Geology, Geotechnical Investigations, Lunar Geotechnics, Engineering Geological mapping, GISProf Peter DayProf Peter Day
CloseAdjunct ProfessorProf Nico de KokerProf Nico de Koker
Uncertainty Quantification, Engineering InformaticsEmail: ndekoker@sun.ac.zaPhone: 021 808 4434Office: 3042[if 13]
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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
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: 3040[if 13]
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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, 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 analysisMrs Courtney DevineMrs Courtney Devine
Short Bio
Courtney K. Rhoda received her B.Eng. (Mechatronic) and M.Eng. (Electrical) degrees from Stellenbosch University in 2018 and 2020, respectively. Her M.Eng. was primarily focused on electric vehicles, using probabilistic techniques to model the effects of electric vehicle charging and discharging. She is currently a Ph.D. (Civil Engineering) candidate at Stellenbosch University and is part of the Fire Engineering Research Unit. Since 2017 she has been tutoring, coaching and mentoring senior students from selected schools in the subjects of Mathematics and Physical Science to prepare them for tertiary education and for career paths in mathematics, science and engineering. She has recently been appointed as a Junior Lecturer in the Civil Engineering Department at Stellenbosch University.
Education/Qualifications
BEng (Mechatronic), MEng (Electrical) SU
Honours, Awards, Memberships
In 2019 Ms. Rhoda won the award for Best Presenter at the Sixth Eskom Power Plant Engineering Institution Student Workshop, Johannesburg.
Research Interests
Ms. Rhoda’s research is aimed at promoting plastic recycling by focussing on fire safety in plastic recycling facilities. Other areas of interest include renewable energy and electric vehicles.
Teaching
Strength of Materials 143
CloseFire Engineering Research UnitProf Kobus du PlessisProf Kobus du Plessis
Water resources, flood hydrology, water governanceEmail: jadup@sun.ac.zaPhone: 021 808 4358Office: 2019[if 13]
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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 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 governanceDr Humaira FataarDr Humaira Fataar
Fibre Reinforced ConcreteEmail: humairaf@sun.ac.zaPhone: 021 808 4445Office: 3043[if 13]
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Short Bio
Dr 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, which she obtained in 2022. 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 3816Office: 2037[if 13]
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Short Bio
Nanine Fouche graduated in 2008 with a bachelor’s degree in Earth Science from Stellenbosch University. Thereafter she continued her studies and completed an MScEng in Geotechnical Engineering. Nanine gained valuable experience as an engineering geologist at Aurecon South Africa, undertaking geotechnical and foundation investigations for a wide range of projects. Her passion for teaching and the academics lead her to a career in teaching and research at Stellenbosch University. Nanine is currently teaching undergraduate and postgraduate Geotechnique courses, providing support to geotechnical research students and completing her PhD.
Education/Qualifications
BSc (GEOLOGY), MSc.ENG(GEOTECHNICAL), PhD (STELL.)
Research Interests
• Geotechnical and engineering geological characterisation
• Problem soils (collapsible soils and heaving clays)
• In-situ testing
• Geotechnical earthquake engineeringSelected Publications
• A preliminary study of the engineering properties of Dorbank.
• The liquefaction potential of the upper Quaternary sands of the Cape Flats.
• The collapsible nature of residual granite soils of the Cape Granite Suite.Teaching
Geotechnique 354
Soil behaviour 741 and 842CloseGeotechnical characterisation, in-situ testing and problem soilsDr Elaine GoosenDr Elaine Goosen
Pavement Engineering, Bitumen Rheology, Numerical Modelling & Machine LearningEmail: esgoosen@sun.ac.zaOffice: 2038[if 13]
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Short Bio
After graduating from Stellenbosch University with her BEng in civil engineering, Dr Goosen started as a graduate and assistant resident engineer in roads and stormwater. The majority of her time was spent on the upgrade of the N7 between Algeria and Clanwilliam. She later completed her PhD in Pavement Engineering and accepted a position as a Lecturer in Civil Engineering. Currently, her research focuses on the rheology, durability and performance of bitumen. She encourages the use of numerical modelling, optimisation and machine learning as research problem-solving tools.
Education/Qualifications
PhD and BEng in Civil Engineering at Stellenbosch University
Civil Engineering Exchange at Technische Universiteit DelftProfessional Experience
Assistant Resident Engineer for the Upgrade of the N7 between Algeria and Clanwilliam for the Roads & Storm Water Division at WorleyParsons (RSA).
Graduate Engineer in the Roads & Storm Water Division at WorleyParsons (RSA).Honours, Awards, Memberships
2019 Zuid-Afrikahuis Scholarship holder
2018 – 2020 Wilhelm Frank Scholarship holder
2016 – 2017 SANRAL Bursary holder
2016 – SATC Best Student Paper
2011 SAICE Student Chapter Chair
2008 – 2011 Kv3 Bursary holder
2008 – Golden Key Member
2008 Best Civil Engineering Student in Professional CommunicationResearch Interests
Bitumen Rheology and Durability
Numerical Modelling and Optimisation
Machine Learning in Pavement Engineering Materials
Sustainability in Pavement Engineering Materials
New Pavement TechnologyTeaching
Civil Engineering 224
Transportation Science 434ClosePavement Engineering, Bitumen Rheology, Numerical Modelling & Machine LearningProf Trevor HaasProf Trevor Haas
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING, SEISMIC ANALYSIS, STRUCTURAL DYNAMICS, ENGINEERING EDUCATIONEmail: trevor@sun.ac.zaPhone: 021 808 4438Office: 3037[if 13]
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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 – 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: S413[if 13]
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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
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 Laboratory[if 13]
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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, 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: 2039[if 13]
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Short 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 EngineeringDr Charles MacRobertDr Charles MacRobert
Characterisation and modelling of geomaterials for global stability and seepage assessmentsEmail: macrobert@sun.ac.zaPhone: 021 808 4079Office: 2034[if 13]
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Short Bio
Dr Charles John MacRobert Pr Eng, is a Senior Lecturer of Geotechnical Engineering in the Department of Civil Engineering at Stellenbosch University. His research interests lie predominantly in the characterisation and modelling of geomaterials for global stability and seepage assessments. A particular emphasis of his research is understanding the role of engineering judgement in dealing with epistemic uncertainty, which often abounds in practice due to limited resources. Charles also provides specialised consulting support to practicing engineers, both to carry out practice-oriented research and to confidently teach both the professional practice and art of engineering.
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
As well as being an academic, he is active as a consultant, on the characterisation and modelling of geomaterials for global stability and seepage assessments, with particular emphasis on industrial and mining residue facilities.
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
Member of the South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE)
Member of the International Society for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (ISSMGE)
Member of the Geoprofessional Business Association (GBA)Research Interests
Global stability and seepage assessments
Characterisation and modelling of geomaterials
Engineering judgement and decision makingSelected Publications
Stark, T.D., MacRobert C.J., and Hayter S.A. (2021) Liquefied Strength Ratio for Eight Laboratory-Tested Sandy Soils. Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering 147.2(2021):04020165.
Stark, T. D., and MacRobert, C. J. (2021). Liquefied Strength Ratio with Stress Densification and Low Stresses. Canadian Geotechnical Journal. 10.1139/cgj-2018-0730
MacRobert, C.J. (2020) A study of problem complexity and expertise in making judgement decisions for waste cover and tailings dam safety. Australian Geomechanics Journal 55(3):37-49
Pathmanandavel, S. & MacRobert, C.J. (2020) Digitisation, sustainability, and disruption – promoting a more balanced debate on risk in the geotechnical community, Georisk: Assessment and Management of Risk for Engineered Systems and Geohazards, DOI: 10.1080/17499518.2020.1790012
See CV for a complete list of publications
International Collaborations
Liquefaction assessment and modelling with Prof Timothy Stark
Impacts of digitisation on geotechnical practice with Sukumar PathmanandavelTeaching
Applied Geomechanics
Advanced Design
Géotechnique 2CloseCharacterisation and modelling of geomaterials for global stability and seepage assessmentsProf 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.
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Short Bio
My experience is mainly in contract supervision on roads projects. This includes building new roads and rehabilitation of existing roads. I also assisted the main contractor on an arbitration matter for a 50km canal contract in Namibia. After my civil engineering exposure, I went into contract manufacturing for the building industry. In between, I invested in property and property development. All this came together in fire door manufacturing which then spilt over into fire testing and fire engineering research. This all culminated in the establishment of a fire test laboratory both for commercial and research purposes.
Education/Qualifications
M.Sc.(Civ) Eng UCT, Certificate in Arbitration
Professional Experience
Bridge design, Security systems design, Quality insurance implementation for consulting firm, Contract management
Honours, Awards, Memberships
Best thesis Undergraduate, receive degree with First Class Honours, ECSA registered as Prof Engineer.
Research Interests
Hydraulics, Fire engineering testing
Selected Publications
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Fire EngineeringDr Andre TheronDr Andre Theron
Port & coastal engineering, coastal erosion & flooding, estuarine dynamics, climate changeEmail: aktheron@sun.ac.zaPhone: 072 477 3432Office: 2016[if 13]
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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
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Bridge Engineering and Renewable Energy StructuresEmail: pierrevds@sun.ac.zaOffice: 3039[if 13]
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Short Bio
Pierre is an Adjunct Associate Professor as well as an Associate with Zutari. He is registered as a Professional Engineer with the Engineering Council of South Africa and is a member of SAICE, IABSE and IABMAS. His research interests include topics in bridge engineering in particular traffic load modelling for bridge design. As a practicing engineer he specialises in bridge analysis and design, including non-linear finite element modelling of reinforced and prestressed concrete bridges. The types of bridges include incrementally launched bridges, precast segmental balanced cantilever bridges, long span arch bridges, prestressed box girder bridges, prestressed voided slab bridges, prestressed precast beam and slab bridges and normal reinforced concrete bridges. He also has experience in analysis and design of coastal structures and renewable energy structures. Renewable energy structures mainly consist of wind turbine foundations for which he is one of the leading designers in South Africa and the African continent. He has presented courses to industry on this topic.
Education/Qualifications
BEng (SU), MEng (UCT), PhD (Stell)
Professional Experience
2009 to 2015 : Aurecon (Structural Engineer)
2015 to 2016 : BVi (Bridge Design Line Manager)
2016 to 2019 : Aurecon (Senior Bridge Engineer)
2017 to 2019 : Stellenbosch University (Adjunct Senior Lecturer and PhD candidate)
2020 : Aurecon Dubai (Principal Engineer)
2020 to current : Zutari (previously Aurecon) (Associate)
2021 to current : Stellenbosch University (Adjunct Associate Professor)Honours, Awards, Memberships
SAICE South African Young Engineer of the Year 2017
South African Institution of Civil Engineering National Technical Excellence award – Most Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement for the Olifants River Arch Bridge (design engineer)
Concrete Society of South Africa Fulton Award – Best Infrastructure Project >R 100 million for the new Olifants River Arch Bridge (design engineer)
South African Institution of Civil Engineering Regional Award – Best Structure for the new Olifants River Arch Bridge (design engineer)
South African Institution of Civil Engineering Regional Award – Technical Excellence for the new Olifants River Arch Bridge (design engineer)
Consulting Engineers South Africa Engineering Excellence Award – Best Project with a value above R 250 million for the Ramp E Incrementally Launched Bridge (design engineer)
Concrete Society of South Africa Fulton Award – Commendation for Ramp E Incrementally Launched Bridge (design engineer)
South African Institution of Civil Engineering Structural Division Award for the Ramp E Incrementally Launched Bridge (design engineer)
Engineering Council of South Africa’s medal for the best student over 4 years in engineering across all disciplines at Stellenbosch University for the period 2005 – 2008
Best second year student in Civil Engineering (2006)
Best third year student in Civil Engineering (2007)
Best second year student in Civil Engineering Informatics (2006)
Best third year student in Civil Engineering Informatics (2007)
Best third year student in Concrete Design (2007)
Best fourth year student in Transportation Engineering (2008)
SAICE Award for the student that made the largest contribution to the advancement of the Civil Engineering industry in South AfricaResearch Interests
Bridge engineering and renewable energy structures
Selected Publications
• Van der Spuy, PF & Lenner, R. (2018). Developing a new bridge live load model for South Africa. International Association for Bridge Maintenance and Safety (IABMAS). Melbourne: Taylor & Francis
• Van der Spuy, PF & Lenner, R. (2019). Towards a new bridge live load model for South Africa. Structural Engineering International. DOI: 10.1080/10168664.2018.1561168
• Van der Spuy, PF & Lenner, R. (2019). Multiple lane reduction factors based on multiple lane weigh in Motion data. Structures.
• Van der Spuy, PF & Niehaus, H. (2018). Strengthening, rehabilitation and widening of the existing arch bridge on national route 7 over the Olifants River, South Africa. International Conference on Concrete Repair, Retrofitting and Rehabilitation. Cape Town: Matec Web of Conferences.
• Viljoen, D, Schrecker, M & Van der Spuy, PF. (2018). Rehabilitation of the Port Nolloth Jetty. International Conference on Concrete Repair, Retrofitting and Rehabilitation. Cape Town: Matec Web of Conferences.
• Van der Spuy, PF & Lenner, R. (2019). Establishing the effect of the tail length on extrapolation when fitted to WIM data. RILEM SMSS 2019. Croatia: RILEM Publications S.A.R.L
• Van der Spuy, PF & Lenner, R. (2019). Dynamic amplification factor for South African Bridges. Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation. Cape Town: Taylor & Francis
• Van der Spuy, PF, Lenner, R, De Wet, T & Caprani, C. (2019). Multilane Reduction Factors Based on WIM Data. Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation. Cape Town: Taylor & Francis
• Van der Spuy, PF & Niehaus, H. (2019). Design of the Olifants River arch bridge in the Western Cape Province of South Africa. Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation. Cape Town: Taylor & Francis
• Meyer, MW, Lenner, R & Van der Spuy, PF. (2019). The development of a vehicle-bridge interaction model for South African traffic. Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation. Cape Town: Taylor & Francis
• Lenner, R, Basson, SE, Sykora, M & Van der Spuy, PF. (2021). Reliability performance of bridges designed according to TMH7 NA Load model. Journal of the South African Institution of Civil Engineering.
• Van der Spuy, PF & Lenner, R. (2021). Reliability calibration of a bridge traffic load model. Fib Symposium. Lisbon.
• Boros, V, Lenner, R, O’Connor, A, Orcesi, A, Schmidt, F, Van der Spuy, PF & Sykora, M. (2021). Traffic loads for existing bridges. IABSE Congress. Ghent.Teaching
Advanced Design 446 (structures)
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Bridge Engineering and Renewable Energy StructuresDr Algurnon van RooyenDr Algurnon van Rooyen
Material development, characterization, durability, 3D printingEmail: asvr@sun.ac.zaPhone: 021 808 9510Office: 3041[if 13]
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Education/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
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3D concrete printing, Structural Mechanics, Computational Mechanics, DurabilityEmail: gvanzijl@sun.ac.zaPhone: 021 808 4436Office: 01B[if 13]
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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, 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: A214[if 13]
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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: 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.Prof Richard WallsProf Richard Walls
Structural Fire Engineering, Fire Behaviour, Informal Settlement Fire SafetyEmail: rwalls@sun.ac.zaPhone: 021 808 9584Office: 3054[if 13]
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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 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
Construction Engineering and ManagementEmail: janw@sun.ac.zaPhone: 021 808 4348Office: 2043[if 13]
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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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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 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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Education/Qualifications
BEng (Cum Laude) Civil Engineering at University of Stellenbosch
Professional Experience
Four years at Roadmac Surfacing construction
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Danielle is the Founder & Executive Director of Kindling. She has a proven track record of establishing and leading cross-discipline and cross-region teams to tackle intractable problems. Before founding Kindling, Danielle was a Senior Fire Safety Consultant with Arup based in the US, UK, and Hong Kong. She led Arup’s global research program on fire safety in informal settlements and established a global multidisciplinary skills group called City Fire Resilience. Previous to Arup, Danielle was a Fire Suppression Systems Researcher and Technical Advisor at Johnson Controls (formerly Tyco).
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
Danielle has a B.S. in Civil Engineering (with a Minor in Management) and a M.S. in Fire Protection Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
Professional Experience
2012-2014: Led large scale residential fire sprinkler research testing program; trained authorities, insurers, contracts and engineers in fire systems design, installation, and maintenance
2014-2020: Managed and delivered fire engineering services for buildings, infrastructure, and social impact projects across 5 continents and various sectors such as international development, energy, rail, aviation, science and industry, education, and healthcare
2020-present: Founded & lead US based non-profit organization with the mission to connect fire safety knowledge to local and global humanitarian and development efforts to reduce the unequal impact of fire on people, property and livelihoods in vulnerable communities around the worldResearch Interests
Informal Settlement Fire Safety
Disaster Risk Reduction
Urban Resilience
International Contextualization of Fire SafetySelected Publications
• D. Antonellis, P. Duloy, J. Kennedy, E. Palmer, Burning Issue for Shelter Programming: Reducing fire risk through better shelter program design and implementation, Shelter Projects 8th Edition (2021)
• S. Arce, C. Jeanneret, J. Gales, D. Antonellis, S. Vaiciulyte, Human behaviour in informal settlement fires in Costa Rica, Safety Science (2021)
• R. Walls, A. Cicione, R. Pharoah, P. Zweig, M. Smith, D. Antonellis, Fire safety engineering guideline for informal settlements: Towards practical solutions for a complex problem in South Africa, Stellenbosch University (2020)
• P. Woodburn, D. Antonellis, Optimizing tunnel design using psychological impact on firefighters as a metric, Proceedings from the Ninth International Symposium on Tunnel Safety and Security, Munich, Germany (2020)
• D. Antonellis, K. Wynne, D. Gill, E. O’Loughlin, A Framework for Fire Safety in Informal Settlements, Arup (2018)International Collaborations
Through Kindling:
National Fire Protection Association
Manchester Metropolitan University
York University
Arup
RMIT University
University of Maryland
Beyond Carlton
Labor Solutions
AfroFire
Global Shelter ClusterFunding has been received from
USAID- Bureau of Humanitarian Assistance
UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Asian Development Bank
Royal Academy of Engineering
National Fire Protection Association
Lloyd’s Register FoundationCloseExtraordinary Senior Lecturer
Informal Settlement Fire SafetyProf Fred HugoProf Fred Hugo
Short Bio
Founding member of the company responsible for Geotechnics, Transportation and Project Management in 1965 after international experience in contracting and construction supervision. Subsequently I had three senior engineers as team leaders supported by highly qualified senior engineers. In 1977 I left to take up a chair in Civil Engineering at Stellenbosch University. The three took over my respective fields as Partners to help build the company to a major organisation as BKS Inc nationally and internationally. All three were subsequently recognised professionally for excellence in their careers. Later, in ca. 2012, BKS Inc was acquired by AECOM International.
Technical Director, Pave Testing – South Africa. Director TRAC South Africa. Fellow South African Academy of Engineering. Past President SAICE 1993. Life Member of AAPT.
Emeritus Professor in Transportation and Construction in Dept Civil Engineering, Stellenbosch University. Co-director of Construction Management Programme (CMP).Education/Qualifications
PrEng, DIng (HC) SU 2014, DEng SU 1999, PhD UTx 1984
CloseEmeritus ProfessorProf Roman LennerProf Roman Lenner
Extraordinary Professor
Structural reliability, Bridge Loading, Bridge DesignEmail: rlenner@sun.ac.zaPhone: 021 808 9572[if 13]
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Short Bio
Roman is appointed as Extraordinary Professor in the 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 MT13CloseExtraordinary Professor
Structural reliability, Bridge Loading, Bridge DesignProf Johan RetiefProf Johan Retief
Short Bio
Emeritus Professor in Structural Engineering
Education/Qualifications
BSc(Eng) (Pretoria U), DIC, MPhil (London U), Engineer (Stanford U), DEng (Pretoria U), DEng (Stellenbosch U), PrEng
Research Interests
Application of risk and reliability to structural design basis, including standardization, wind loads, climate change, geotechnical reliability, existing structures
CloseEmeritus ProfessorDr Breda StrasheimDr Breda Strasheim
Contracted Senior Lecturer
Finite Element Structural Analysis, Structural DynamicsEmail: javbs@sun.ac.zaPhone: 021 808 4435/ 083 289 4879Office: 2ND Floor – South Wing[if 13]
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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 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 structuresCloseContracted Senior Lecturer
Finite Element Structural Analysis, Structural DynamicsDr Gert van RooyenDr Gert van Rooyen
Contracted Senior Lecturer
Optimisation, computational engineering, structuresEmail: gcvr@sun.ac.zaPhone: +27-83-9730600Office: S320F[if 13]
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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.
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Research Staff
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Mr Andreas Brooks
Mr Andreas Brooks
Senior Research Assistant
River Hydraulics, Hydraulic StructuresEmail: abrooks@sun.ac.za[if 13]
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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 StructuresCloseSenior Research Assistant
River Hydraulics, Hydraulic StructuresDr Seung ChoDr Seung Cho
Research Fellow
3D concrete printing, foamed concrete, RheologyEmail: scho@sun.ac.zaPhone: 078 414 2586[if 13]
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Short Bio
Seung Cho joined the 3D concrete printing research group in Stellenbosch since 2017 as part of his master and doctorate. He completed his PhD degree in 2021. His research is involved with 3D printable foamed concrete and its application.
Education/Qualifications
PhD in Structural Engineering (Stellenbosch University, 2021)
BEng in Civil Engineering (Stellenbosch University, 2017, cum laude)Research Interests
3D concrete printing
Foamed concrete
Cement-based material
Sustainability
RheologySelected Publications
A list of his published works can be found on his Scopus, ResearchGate, Google Scholar profiles.
Teaching
Various teaching assistant and demi experiences for the following modules:
– Engineering math (2015, 2016)
– Strength of Material 143 (2021)
– Strength of Material 224 (2019)
– Strength of Material 254 (2018, 2019)
– Theory of Structure 354 (2019)
– Structural Design (Concrete) 354 (2018)CloseResearch Fellow
3D concrete printing, foamed concrete, RheologyDr Natalia Flores QuirozDr Natalia Flores Quiroz
Postdoctoral Researcher
Fire Safety, Reconstruction of fire events, Human behaviour in fireEmail: Nataliaflores@sun.ac.zaPhone: 0609454435[if 13]
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Short Bio
Dr Natalia Flores Quiroz is a researcher with experience in fire safety engineering. She holds a M.Sc. in Fire Safety Engineering from Ghent University and completed her PhD at Stellenbosch University, South Africa, in the Fire Engineering Research Unit (FireSUN). Her PhD focused on Fire investigations in Informal Settlements where she reconstructed past incidents in order to understand the fire spread, the residents’ behaviour and the firefighters’ operations. She is currently a postdoctoral researcher at Stellenbosch University, where one of the main research areas is wildland urban interface (WUI) fires.
Education/Qualifications
PhD (Civil Engineering), Stellenbosch University, 2021 MEng (Fire Safety), Ghent University, 2018 (cum laude) BEng (Electrical Engineering), Universidad de Santiago de Chile, 2010
Professional Experience
2011-2016 Project Leader FDA Ingenieros, Chile
Honours, Awards, Memberships
2020 SFPE Student Grant
2021 Sheldon Tieszen Student Award (13th IAFSS Symposium)Research Interests
Informal settlements fires, WUI fires, refugee camps fires
Selected Publications
Developing a framework for fire investigations in informal settlements. DOI: 10.1016/j.firesaf.2020.103046
Fire incident analysis of a large-scale informal settlement fire based on video imagery. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijdrr.2021.102107
Application of the Framework for Fire Investigations in Informal Settlements to large-scale real fire events – Consideration of fire formation patterns, fire spread rates and home survivability. DOI: 10.1016/j.firesaf.2021.103435
Towards Understanding Fire Causes in Informal Settlements Based on Inhabitant Risk Perception. DOI: 10.3390/fire4030039ClosePostdoctoral Researcher
Fire Safety, Reconstruction of fire events, Human behaviour in fireDr Kuria KiringuDr Kuria Kiringu
Postdoctoral Fellow
Sedimentation Mitigation MeasuresEmail: kkiringu@gmail.comPhone: +27743797931/+254723233502[if 13]
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Short Bio
Kuria is a civil engineer experienced in stormwater and water sensitive urban design, river hydraulics, the design of hydraulic structures, hydrodynamic mathematical modelling, computational fluid dynamics, fluvial morphology, and flood hydrology. I was involved in the drafting of the design of sustainable river abstractions/diversion works for potable water use and irrigation in South Africa.
Education/Qualifications
PhD (Hydraulic Engineering), Stellenbosch University, 2019
MEng (Hydraulic Engineering), Stellenbosch University, 2015
BEng (Civil Engineering), University of Nairobi, 2012Professional Experience
ASP Technology Pty, South Africa, Hydraulics Engineer, 2021
Aurecon, South Africa, Water Engineer,2020
IWEESU, South Africa, Water Engineer,2019
DynCorp international Kandahar, Afghanistan, Project control, 2013Honours, Awards, Memberships
ECSA Candidate Registration No. 201650685
Research Interests
River hydraulics, river, lake, estuary and reservoir sedimentation, and the design of large hydraulic structures.
Selected Publications
Kiringu, K. and Basson, G.R. (2021). The effect of outlet configurations on the removal of fine non-cohesive sediment by vortex settling basin at small river abstraction works Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering | ASCE
Kiringu, K. and Basson, G.R. (2021). Factors influencing the removal of fine non-cohesive sediment by vortex settling basin at small river abstraction works, International Journal of Sediment Research
HJ Wright, DG Cameron-Ellis, K Kiringu, DE Bosman and GR Basson: Pongolapoort Dam Spillway Hydraulic Modelling, SANCOLD
M Braune, K Kiringu and GR Basson: Musina Dam Pumped Storage Scheme and Limpopo Abstraction Works,SANCOLD
Kiringu, K. and Basson, G.R. (2019) Removal of fine non-cohesive sediment by swirl/ vortex settling basin at small river abstraction works, IJS, Cape Town, South Africa
Basson, G.R, Bosman, D.E, Kiringu, K. and Claudia M.C. (2019). Design of Sustainable River Abstractions/Diversion Works for Potable Water Use and Irrigation In South Africa, WRC project K5/2750
Kiringu, K. and Basson, G.R. (2019). Sediment yield analysis of the Baro-Akobo-Sobat Sub-basin in Ethiopia, SEDHYD, Reno, Nevada, USA
Kiringu, K. and Basson, G.R. (2015). Impacts of Dams on the hydrology and flooding of the Tana River delta, Kenya, SANCOLD, Cape Town, South AfricaClosePostdoctoral Fellow
Sedimentation Mitigation MeasuresMr Louis SwartMr Louis Swart
Short Bio
Louis Swart completed his National Diploma in Civil Engineering at Cape Peninsula University. Louis has gained experience in river hydraulics, hydraulic structures, Flow measurement, catchment hydrology, sediment yield, model design and construction, physical model testing, field work for projects.
Education/Qualifications
Civil Engineering National Diploma @ CPUT (2015)
Professional Experience
2016 – 2018: Hydro Technician @ Department of Water and Sanitation Hydrology
2019 – Present: Junior Research Assistant at Stellenbosch University Civil Engineering
2019 – Present: Junior Hydraulic Engineer at ASP TechnologyResearch Interests
River Hydraulics
Hydraulic Structures
Flow measurement
River sedimentationCloseJunior Research Assistant
HydraulicsDr Marchant Van Den HeeverDr Marchant Van Den Heever
Research Fellow
3D Concrete Printing, Computational, Structural, Experimental & Microstructural MechanicsEmail: mvdheever@sun.ac.zaPhone: 076 056 8655[if 13]
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Short Bio
Dr Marchant van den Heever attained a PhD in Civil Engineering in the field of 3D printing of concrete at Stellenbosch University 2021. He received his BEng in Civil Engineering from Stellenbosch University in 2018. Currently he serves as the Technical Director at Harcourt Technologies Ltd in based in Ireland and the UK providing commercial concrete printing solutions in the social housing sector. His research interests include numerical analysis, mechanical characterization, microstructural analysis and reinforcement strategies for 3D printed concrete components and materials.
Education/Qualifications
PhD, BEng (Civil)
Professional Experience
Technical Director at Harcourt technologies Limited
Honours, Awards, Memberships
PPC Ltd prize for Meritorious work in the field of Concrete Engineering (2021)
Concrete Society of Sothern Africa (CSSA) prize for best final year project in concrete technology (2018)Research Interests
Materials, structural, experimental and computational mechanics of 3D concrete printing
Selected Publications
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2021.102944
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addma.2021.102569
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconres.2021.106695
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addma.2020.101737
https://scholar.sun.ac.za/bitstream/handle/10019.1/123688/vandenheever_mechanics_2021.pdf?sequence=1Teaching
– Theory of Structure 354 (2019)
– Structural Design (Concrete) 354 (2018)CloseResearch Fellow
3D Concrete Printing, Computational, Structural, Experimental & Microstructural MechanicsDr Jeanine VonkemanDr Jeanine Vonkeman
Postdoctoral Fellow
National Siltation Management Strategy for Dams and RiversEmail: jvonkeman@sun.ac.zaPhone: 083 286 8760Office: GS S415X[if 13]
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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, 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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Structural Risk & Reliability
