The Faculty of Engineering at Stellenbosch University is thrilled to announce the recent promotions of its academic staff, recognising their exceptional contributions. Acting Dean Prof Petrie Meyer congratulated the 16 deserving staff. “These exceptionally accomplished lecturers are leaders in their fields, in our classrooms, in industry, and in our community. The Faculty is proud of their efforts to advance their disciplines as they prepare our students to be tomorrow’s engineering innovators and leaders,” said Meyer.
Those who were promoted are:
Department of Chemical Engineering
- Associate Professor – Professor ~ Annie Chimphango
- Associate Professor – Professor ~ Neill Goosen
- Associate Professor – Professor ~ Tobi Louw
Department of Civil Engineering
- Associate Professor – Professor ~ John Babafemi
- Senior Lecturer – Associate Professor ~ Wibke de Villiers
- Lecturer – Senior Lecturer ~ Adèle Bosman
Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Associate Professor – Professor ~ Bernard Bekker
- Associate Professor – Professor ~ Japie Engelbrecht
- Senior Lecturer – Associate Professor ~ Nathie Gule
- Lecturer – Senior Lecturer ~ Nelius Bekker
- Lecturer – Senior Lecturer ~ Armand du Plessis
Department of Industrial Engineering
- Associate Professor – Professor ~ Joubert van Eeden
- Lecturer – Senior Lecturer ~ Philani Zincume
Department of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering
- Associate Professor – Professor ~ Ryno Laubscher
- Lecturer – Senior Lecturer ~ Melody Neaves
- Junior Lecturer – Lecturer ~ Adam Venter