Researcher Dr Mzimkhulu Ephraim Monapathi

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