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[Article by Nane Zietsman] Natalia Flores-Quiroz has made a lasting impression with her work in fire engineering research. Dr Flores-Quiroz, born and raised in Chile, started her career as a 
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[Article by Nane Zietsman] Dr Zincume’s interest in engineering started as a young child growing up in Esikhawini, a township in Empangeni, Kwazulu-Natal. “It was my father who kindled my 
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[Article by Nane Zietsman] Growing up on a farm in Hazyview, Mpumalanga, Mr Jaco Luus always wanted a career where he could invent creative plans to solve practical problems. Engineering, 
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[Article by Nane Zietsman] Mr Gerius Moelich, a PhD student in the Department of Civil Engineering, has impressed international industry stakeholders with his work in 3D printed concrete. He completed 
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[Article by Nane Zietsman] Ms Marisa du Plessis’s engineering journey started with a bang – literally. “I had a reputation in my residence for fixing electronics and causing mini explosions 
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Stellenbosch University’s Faculty of Engineering staff and students are regularly recognised by receiving external awards and prizes for excellent work. Recently, it has been the honour of the faculty to 
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[Article by Dr Alec Basson, Corporate Communication & Marketing] Seven prominent researchers at Stellenbosch University (SU) were honoured by the National Research Foundation (NRF) at the recent annual NRF Awards. The 
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[Article by the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering] Paratransit in Africa’s developing countries differs substantially from that of developed countries, from its inception to its vehicle types to its 
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[Article: Kyra van Rensburg, MatieMedia and Nane Zietsman] Stellenbosch University’s (SU) annual hackathon recently took place for the third year since it started in 2019, but this year it has 
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The Faculty is pleased to share an article authored by Prof Thorsten Becker, Extraordinary Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering. The article covers the current understanding 
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