Dr. Mzimkhulu Ephraim Monapathi
Lecturer
Department of Biotechnology
Dr. ME Monapathi is a Lecturer in Biotechnology, Natural sciences with specialisation in Microbiology.
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Teaching & Training
Teaches 1st Microbiology 1 and Food microbiology III theory and practicals
Postgraduate Supervision & Mentorship
Currently, supervise PGD and MSc in Biotechnology
Research interest and focus area
Interested in supervising projects in microbiology and molecular biology application, use of medicinal plants as alternative drugs (antimicrobial agents), water quality and pollution and water resources management (surface water, drinking water, groundwater, wastewater, wetlands)
Outreach & Impact
Board member of Bokamoso, a Non-Profit Organization located in Sebokeng, Gauteng Province. Bokamoso offers vocational training skills, formal education, social assistance, entrepreneurial services, rehabilitation activities and career guidance to young people. The organization also promotes self-help initiatives of social and economic empowerment of poorest of the poor. As a board member, I provide strategic and financial guidance, I am part of high-level decision-making, uphold sound governance principles and support Bokamoso management in fulfilling its vision of delivering sustainable and efficient skill services to the youth, as per mandated
Innovation & applied projects
Water quality and pollution, application of nanoparticles in wastewater treatment, microbial identification and antimicrobial resistance
