Name: SAIP2015
Start: 2015-06-28T08:00:00+02:00
End: 2015-07-03T18:00:00+02:00
Location: No location set

SAIP2015

from Sunday, 28 June 2015 (08:00) to Friday, 3 July 2015 (18:00)

: Sessions

: Talks

: Breaks

30 Jun 2015

1 Jul 2015

2 Jul 2015

3 Jul 2015

08:30	Opening and Welcome Address - Prof. Makaiko Chithambo (Rhodes University) Prof. Andre Venter (NMMU) ()
09:00	Plenary -Prof. Makaiko Chithambo (Rhodes University) Prof. Andre Venter (NMMU) (until 10:00) ()
09:00	PLENARY: Optical Techniques Applied to Materials Physics - Prof. Darrell Comins (University of the Witwatersrand) ()
10:00	Applied -Prof. Ernest van Dyk (NMMU) (until 10:40) ()
10:00	Reconfigurable Wavelength Selective Switching for 10 Gbps Optical Fibre Ring Networks - Mr Duncan Boiyo (Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University) ()
10:20	Performance Comparison between the Traditional Intensity Modulation Direct Detection and Coherent Detection in a High Speed Optical Fibre Communication System - Mr Tichakunda Valentine Chabata (Nelson Mandela Metropplitan University (NMMU)) ()
10:00	Astro -Dr Christian Engelbrecht (University of Johannesburg) (until 10:40) ()
10:00	Stellar Streams: Modelling and Methodology - Dr Nathan Deg (UCT) ()
10:20	Beyond Mixing-Length Theory: an advanced approach to treating convective energy transfer in stars. - Mr Sashin Moonsamy (University of the Witwatersrand) ()
10:00	DPCMM -Prof. JJ (Koos) Terblans (UFS) (until 10:40) ()
10:00	Electrodeposited Ni Nanowires-Track Etched P.E.T. Composites As Selective Solar Absorbers - Mr Rendani Lukhwa (University of Western Cape) ()
10:20	Evolutionary algorithm simulation study of Manganese dioxide nanoclusters - Mr Wesley Masoga (University of Limpopo) ()
10:00	DPCMM -Prof. Odireleng Ntwaeaborwa (University of the Free State) (until 10:40) ()
10:00	Why MnO<sub>2</sub> is used as a catalyst in Li-air batteries and not TiO<sub>2</sub> - Ms Khomotso Maenetja (University Of Limpopo) ()
10:20	Study of the interdiffusion in Ni/Cu multilayer thin films by Auger electron spectroscopy depth profiling - Mr XinLiang Yan (University of the Free State) ()
10:00	NPRP -Prof. Simon Mullins (iThemba LABS (Gauteng)) (until 10:40) ()
10:00	Test for traditional vibrational wisdom in 110,112Cd by two proton stripping - Mr Bongani Maqabuka (University of the Western Cape) ()
10:20	Nuclear structure studies in the A=136 mass region using transfer reactions. - Ms Bernadette Rebeiro (University of the Western Cape) ()
10:40	--- Tea and Coffee break ---
11:10	Applied -Prof. Hartmut Winkler (Dept. Physics, University of Johannesburg) (until 12:10) ()
11:30	Portable QKD Device Using the COW Protocol - Ms Sharmini Pillay (University of KwaZulu-Natal) ()
11:50	Electronic tracking system for quantum cryptography and radio telecommunication - Dr Marco Mariola (UKZN) ()
11:10	Astro -Dr Aquib Moin (University of Johannesburg) (until 12:10) ()
11:10	Modeling antenna primary beams using characteristic basis function patterns - Mr Kelachukwu Iheanetu (Rhodes University) ()
11:30	Intensity Mapping Techniques for Radio Observation - Mr Theophilus Ansah-Narh (Rhodes University) () Slides
11:50	A Study Of Potential Calibrators Using The KAT-7 Telescope - Mr Ermias Kassaye (Rhodes University, Department of Physics) ()
11:10	DPCMM -Prof. JJ (Koos) Terblans (UFS) (until 12:10) ()
11:10	Computational Modelling Studies of Platinum Telluride Minerals - Mr Phatholo Selowa (University of Limpopo) ()
11:30	Synthesis, structural and optical characterisation of cobalt (Co) and indium (In) co-doped ZnO nanoparticles - Mr Mpho Maswanganye (Universtity of Limpopo) ()
11:50	Comparison of optical and luminescence properties of as prepared and annealed ZnO nanoparticles synthesized using sol-gel method. - Mr Jatani Ungula (University of the Free State) ()
11:10	DPCMM -Prof. Odireleng Ntwaeaborwa (University of the Free State) (until 12:10) ()
11:10	Selenization dependence of morphological, structural and electrical properties of Cu2ZnSn(S,Se)4 thin films deposited by one-step sputtering - Dr Moges Tsega Yihunie (University of The Free State) ()
11:30	Exciton energies of chalcopyrites AgAlX2 (X=S,Se,Te) from GW and BSE calculations - Mr Guy Moise DONGHO NGUIMDO (University of the Witwatersrand) ()
11:50	Structural and magnetic properties of NiFe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub>/NiFe bi-magnet and NiFe nano-alloy synthesized from thermal reduction of NiFe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> - Mr ITEGBEYOGENE EZEKIEL (UKZN) ()
11:10	NPRP -Prof. Steven Karataglidis (University of Johannesburg) (until 12:10) ()
11:10	Statistical properties of Zirconium-91 - Mr Bonginkosi Richard Zikhali (Zikhali) ()
11:30	Second-order Coulomb excitation effects from the GDR - Prof. Nico Orce (University of the Western Cape) ()
11:10	Photonics -Dr Darryl Naidoo (Council for Scientific and Industrial Research) (until 12:10) ()
11:10	Gene Expression Changes in Diabetic Wound Healing as Induced by Photobiostimulation <i> in vitro </i> - Ms Sandra, M. Ayuk (University of Johannesburg) () Paper
11:30	Irradiation of in vitro melanoma cells with low intensity laser in the presence of hypericin and aluminium (III) phthalocyanine chloride tetrasulphonate for use in photodynamic diagnosis - Ms Ivy Ndhundhuma (University of Johannesburg) ()
11:50	Ability of Gold Nanoparticles in mediating cellular damage in human breast cancer cells (MCF-7) using laser irradiation - Mr Ivan Mfouo Tynga (Laser Research Centre) ()
11:10	TCP -Dr André Botha (Unisa) (until 12:10) ()
11:10	Firewall Argument for Acoustic Black Holes - Mr Luca Pontiggia (University of the Witwatersrand) ()
11:30	The Simplest Gauge-String Duality - Mr Lwazi Nkumane (University of witwaterstrand) ()
11:50	Relativistic Quantum Mechanics On Non-commutative Space - Mr Paul Henry Williams (Stellenbosch University) ()

08:40	Plenary -Prof. Makaiko Chithambo (Rhodes University) Prof. Andre Venter (NMMU) (until 09:40) ()
09:40	Applied -Prof. Ernest van Dyk (NMMU) (until 10:40) ()
09:40	Division Meeting - Prof. Ernest van Dyk (NMMU) ()
09:40	Astro -Dr Lerothodi Leeuw (University of Johannesburg) (until 10:40) ()
09:40	Studying Stellar Populations of Luminous Red Galaxies to probe the Hubble Parameter H(z) - Dr Ando Ratsimbazafy (North-West University - Centre for Space Research) ()
10:00	A PAPER-32 Stokes I Sky Catalogue - Mr Liju Philip (Rhodes University) () Slides
10:20	Dynamical mass estimates of Sunyaev-Zel'dovich effect selected galaxy clusters in the Millennium Gas simulations - Mr Nhlakanipho Kwaz Mthembu (Student) () Slides
09:40	DPCMM -Prof. Johannes Neethling (Director, Centre for HRTEM, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University) (until 10:40) ()
09:40	Armorphization and Recrystallization of spinel LiMn<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> nano-architectures - Ms Raesibe Sylvia Ledwaba (University of Limpopo) ()
10:00	Thermodynamic and mechanical stability studies of Zr-Nb(Co) alloys - Mr Magoja Martinus Malebati (student) ()
10:20	Density functional theory study of methane dissociation over Pd nanoclusters - Ms Moyahabo Hellen Chuma (University of Limpopo) ()
09:40	Edu -Dr Leelakrishna Reddy (University of Johannesburg) (until 10:40) ()
09:40	Why we need a Physics Olympiad - Mr Case Rijsdijk (ASSA/SAIP) ()
10:00	University physics students’ views about scientific inquiry - Dr Sam Ramaila (University of Johannesburg) ()
10:20	Using classroom response systems to promote active learning - Dr Mark Herbert (University of the Western Cape) ()
09:40	NPRP -Dr Joel Mira (iThemba LABS) (until 10:40) ()
09:40	Monte Carlo simulations to obtain the weak magnetism term for <sup>22</sup>Na beta decay - Mr Lutendo Phuthu (University of the Western Cape) ()
10:00	Generation and validation of Monte Carlo signal events for the H->ZdZd->4l Analysis - Mr Doomnull Attah Unwuchola (University of Johannnesburg) ()
09:40	Photonics -Dr Pieter Neethling (Laser Research Institute, University of Stellenbosch) (until 10:40) ()
09:40	Measuring the “vectorness” of a vector vortex beam - Dr Melanie McLaren (University of the Witwatersrand) ()
10:00	Angular Accelerating White Light - Dr Angela Dudley (CSIR National Laser Centre) ()
10:20	Wigner distribution function and the complex curvature applied to Laguerre-Gaussian modes propagating through first order systems - Dr Cosmas Mafusire (University of Pretoria) ()
09:40	Space -Dr Shimul Kumar Maharaj (South African National Space Agency (Space Science) (formerly NRF Hermanus Magnetic Observatory)) (until 10:40) ()
09:40	Data assimilation into a climatological model - Dr John Bosco Habarulema (South African National Space Agency) ()
10:20	Single station TEC modelling during storm conditions - Mr Jean Claude Uwamahoro (SANSA Space Science and Rhodes University) ()
09:40	TCP -Prof. Robert de Mello Koch (University of the Witwatersrand) (until 10:40) ()
09:40	Biological filament interacting with molecular motors - Mr Janusz Meylahn (Stellenbosch University) ()
10:00	A model describing two-exciton effects in photosynthetic light-harvesting systems - Mr Johan Nöthling (University of Pretoria) ()
10:20	One and two dimentional models of dye adsorption for application in dye sensitized solar cells - Dr Nnditshedzeni Eric Maluta (University of Venda) ()
10:40	--- Tea and Coffee break ---
11:10	Applied -Mr Frikkie De Beer (Necsa) (until 12:10) ()
11:10	Rutherford Backscattering Analysis using lithium ions. - Prof. Trevor Derry (University of the Witwatersrand) () Slides
11:30	Unfolding the fast neutron fluence energy distribution of a NE230 deuterated liquid scintillator detector using the MAXED code - Dr Mark Herbert (University of the Western Cape) ()
11:50	In-situ neutron powder diffraction temperature capabilities at SAFARI-1 - Dr Michael Hayes (Necsa) ()
11:10	Astro -Dr Lerothodi Leeuw (University of Johannesburg) (until 12:10) ()
11:10	The Vela Supercluster - does it provide the missing link to explain the local flow fields ? - Mr Ahmed Elagali (Cape Town University) ()
11:10	DPCMM -Prof. Johannes Neethling (Director, Centre for HRTEM, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University) (until 12:10) ()
11:10	Investigation of the annealing behaviour of the donor-vacancy complex in alpha-particle irradiated Ge. - Mr Willem Barnard (University of Pretoria) ()
11:10	Edu -Mr Case Rijsdijk (SAAO (retd)) (until 12:10) ()
11:10	Why Do Students Distinguish Between Net Force and Total Force? - Mr Philip Southey (UCT) ()
11:10	NPRP -Prof. Simon Connell (University of Johannesburg) (until 12:10) ()
11:10	Measurement of single muon vs charged particle multiplicity at the LHC – an outlook study. - Ms Sibaliso Mhlanga (Post Graduate) ()
11:30	Performance of missing transverse momentum reconstruction in ATLAS - Ms Shell-may Liao (University of the Witwatersrand, School of Physics, 1 Jan Smuts Avenue, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2000, South Africa”) ()
11:10	Photonics -Prof. Erich Rohwer (University of Stellenbosch) (until 12:10) ()
11:10	The Fundamentals of Single Molecule Microscopy. - Dr Gurthwin Bosman (Stellenbosch University) ()
11:30	NON-SPECIALIST LECTURE: Accelerating light - Prof. Andrew Forbes (U. Witwatersrand) ()
11:10	Space -Dr John Bosco Habarulema (South African National Space Agency) (until 12:10) ()
11:10	Forbidden gap regions in ion-acoustic solitons - Dr Shimul Kumar Maharaj (South African National Space Agency (SANSA), Space Science Directorate) ()
11:30	Large amplitude slow and fast electron-acoustic solitons and supersolitons in three-electron temperature space plasmas - Mr Lifa Mbuli (SANSA Space Science) ()
11:50	The effect of an ion beam on ion-acoustic supersolitons - Dr Carel Olivier (SANSA) ()
11:10	TCP -Prof. Robert de Mello Koch (University of the Witwatersrand) (until 12:10) ()
11:10	Simulating mechanical annealing of atomic-sized gold surfaces via classical molecular dynamics and density functional theory transport calculations - Mr Wynand Dednam (Physics department, University of South Africa) () Paper
11:30	Structural, electronic and thermal properties of Sn clathrates - Mr Peter Egbele (University of the Witwaterrand, Johannesburg. South Africa) ()

08:40	Plenary -Prof. Andre Venter (NMMU) Prof. Makaiko Chithambo (Rhodes University) (until 09:40) ()
08:40	PLENARY: Exploring the World with Accelerator Mass Spectrometry - Prof. Walter Kutschera (University of Vienna) ()
09:40	Applied -Dr Betty Kibirige (University of Zululand) (until 10:40) ()
09:40	Determining the effect of the solar cell band gap on power yield in southern African irradiance conditions - Mr Graham Webber (University of Johannesburg) () Slides
10:00	Enhancing light absorption and life-time stability of organic solar cells using pentacene encapsulation. - Mr Francis Otieno (University of Witwatersrand) ()
10:20	Analysis of homogeneity in thin film photovoltaic modules using large area light beam induced current (LA-LBIC) measurements. - Mr Michael Okullo (NMMU) ()
09:40	Astro -Mr Sashin Moonsamy (University of the Witwatersrand) (until 10:40) ()
09:40	A 'road test' of ANOVA versus DFT and LS as a period-finding algorithm - Dr Christian Engelbrecht (University of Johannesburg) ()
10:00	Fast Scheme for Approximating an Off Set PSF Response - Mr Marcellin Atemkeng (Rhodes University) () Slides
09:40	DPCMM -Dr Andrew Venter (Necsa Limited) (until 10:40) ()
09:40	Embedding of noble metal nanoparticles and study of optical and photoluminescence properties induced by ion irradiation - Dr Jai Prakash (Department of Physics, University of the Free State, (UFS), Bloemfontein, ZA 9300, South Africa) ()
10:00	Investigation of nuclear reactor materials using modern electron microscopy techniques - Prof. Johannes Neethling (Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University) ()
10:20	The PITSI neutron powder diffractometer at the SAFARI-1 Research Reactor - Ms zeldah sentsho (necsa) ()
09:40	Edu -Dr Sam Ramaila (University of Johannesburg) (until 10:40) ()
09:40	NON-SPECIALIST LECTURE: South Africa and the International Measurement System: Billion or Trillion? - Dr Louw Wynand (NMISA) ()
09:40	NPRP -Dr Paulus Masiteng (University of Johannesburg) (until 10:40) ()
09:40	Alpha particle scattering within the MCAS approach - Prof. Steven Karataglidis (University of Johannesburg) ()
10:00	Developing the high data-throughput ADC daughter board of the PROMETEO test-bench for the upgrade of the ATLAS Tile Calorimeter - Mr Matthew Spoor (WITS) ()
10:20	GPU-based Computation of Energy and Time for the Upgrade of the Tile Calorimeter of the ATLAS Detector” - Mr Marc Sacks (University of the Witwatersrand) ()
09:40	Photonics -Dr Gurthwin Bosman (Stellenbosch University) (until 10:40) ()
09:40	A Near Infrared Femtosecond Laser Source for Observation of Charge Transfer Processes in Semiconductors - Ms Essraa Ahmed (M.Sc. student) ()
10:00	Ultrafast photochromism in metal-organic complexes - Mr Xavier von Stein (Stellenbosch University) ()
10:20	Novel zincate phosphors: A new red-emitting phosphors for LED applications - Dr Vijay Kumar (Department of Physics, University of the Free State Bloemfontein 9300) ()
09:40	Space -Dr Carel Olivier (SANSA) (until 10:40) ()
09:40	A new approach to modeling the heliospheric current sheet - Mr Jan-Louis Raath (North-West University) ()
10:00	The Solar-Cycle Dependence of the Heliospheric Diffusion Tensor - Ms Amoré Nel (North-West University, SANSA) ()
10:20	Acceleration of galactic electrons at the solar wind termination shock and their journey beyond - Mr Phillip Prinsloo (North-West University) () Slides
09:40	TCP -Dr Daniel Mojalefa Moeketsi (CSIR Meraka Institute (CHPC)) (until 10:40) ()
10:40	--- Tea and Coffee break ---
11:10	Applied -Dr Alan Matthews (UKZN) (until 12:10) ()
11:10	Qualitative assessment of Photovoltaic modules using Electroluminescence - Ms Jacqui Crozier (NMMU) ()
11:30	Estimation of energy production decrease due to shading for the Nampower rooftop system - Ms Petja Dobreva (NMMU) ()
11:50	On the effect of optical configuration on the performance of different multijunction cells used in H-CPV systems. - Mr Ross Schultz (NMMU) ()
11:10	Astro -Dr REETANJALI MOHARANA (University of Johannesburg, Auckland Park-2006) (until 12:10) ()
11:10	Synchrotron Modelling of the gamma-ray to optical afterglow of GRB 130427A and expected neutrino flux - Mrs JESSYMOL KAYYUNNAPARAYIL THOMAS (UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG) ()
11:30	Radio Observations Of GRB 100418a: Test Of An Energy Injection Model Explaining Long-Lasting GRB Afterglows - Dr Aquib Moin (University of Johannesburg) ()
11:50	Implementation of a goodness-of-fit test for finding optimal concurrent radio and gamma-ray pulsar light curves - Mr Albertus Seyffert (Centre for Space Research, North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2520 Potchefstroom, South Africa) ()
11:10	DPCMM -Prof. Hendrik Swart (University of the Free State) (until 12:10) ()
11:10	Division Meeting - Prof. Hendrik Swart (University of the Free State) ()
11:10	Edu -Dr Claudia Albers (WITS university) (until 12:10) ()
11:30	Effect of guided inquiry laboratory activities on first-year physics students’ views on the nature of science. - Mr Vonani Michael Baloyi (University of Pretoria) ()
11:50	Perceptions of Professional Academic Development: Barriers and bridges between physics lecturers and physics education researchers. - Dr Elsa Lombard (NMMU) ()
11:10	NPRP -Dr Deepak Kar (University of the Witwatersrand) (until 12:10) ()
11:10	Exploring the Dark Sector extension to the Standard Model via the Higgs Portal - Prof. Simon Connell (University of Johannesburg) () Paper
11:30	Dark matter production in association with Higgs bosons through heavy scalar resonance at the LHC - Mr Stefan von Buddenbrock (University of the Witwatersrand) ()
11:50	Search for the Higgs boson in the di-photon decay in association with intermediate missing energy with the ATLAS detector - Ms Shell-may Liao (University of the Witwatersrand, School of Physics, 1 Jan Smuts Avenue, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2000, South Africa”) ()
11:10	Photonics -Prof. Erich Rohwer (University of Stellenbosch) (until 12:10) ()
11:10	Ultrafast mapping of crystallic structural changes in organic radical salts - Mr Bart Smit (MSc Student) ()
11:30	Division Meeting - Prof. Erich Rohwer (University of Stellenbosch) ()
11:10	Space -Mr Olakunle Ogunjobi (HMO) Dr John Bosco Habarulema (South African National Space Agency) (until 12:10) ()
11:10	Analysis of ionospheric response during geomagnetic storms for mid and low latitudes - Mrs Tshimangadzo Merline Matamba (South African National Space Agency (SANSA) Space Science. And Rhodes University) ()
11:30	The study on the short term planetary wave activity in the MLT region over Southern Hemisphere using SuperDARN HF radar - Mr Ntlakanipho Ngwane (Student) ()
11:50	An Integrated Software Based Analytical Model for the Signal Path Efficiency of the HartRAO Lunar Laser Ranger Optical System - Mr Sphumelele Ndlovu (Hartebeesthoek Radio Astronomy Observatory, University of KwaZulu-Natal) () Slides
11:10	TCP -Prof. Kristian Müller-Nedebock (University of Stellenbosch) (until 12:10) ()
11:10	Division Meeting - Prof. Kristian Müller-Nedebock (University of Stellenbosch) ()

08:40	Plenary -Prof. Makaiko Chithambo (Rhodes University) Prof. Andre Venter (NMMU) (until 09:40) ()
08:40	PLENARY: 1,2,3 …. infinity: high-dimensional quantum entanglement with patterns of light - Prof. Andrew Forbes (U. Witwatersrand) ()
09:40	Applied -Dr phil ferrer (wits) (until 10:40) ()
09:40	From single nano-wire nano-electronics through gas FETs to deployable portable industrial sensing devices - Dr Bonex Mwakikunga (CSIR National Laser Centre) ()
10:00	Open-Source electronic board designed in South-Africa, for Africa - Dr Marco Mariola (University of kwazulu-natal) ()
10:20	Comparative analysis of the performance of integrated and split type air source heat pump water heaters by diagnostic characterization - Mr Stephen Tangwe (Fort Hare Institute of Technology, University of Fort Hare) ()
09:40	Astro -Mr Brian van Soelen (University of the Free State) (until 10:40) ()
09:40	Optical Observations of the Be/X-ray Binary A0538-66 - Dr Andry Fitiavana Rajoelimanana (University of the Free State) ()
10:00	Search for Extreme Metal-Poor Stars in the Edinburgh-Cape Blue Object Survey - Mr Sivuyile Xabanisa (University of the Western Cape) ()
09:40	DPCMM -Prof. Simon Connell (University of Johannesburg) (until 10:40) ()
09:40	Effect of pH on ZnO nanostructures prepared by chemical bath method - Dr Lehlohonolo Koao (UFS (Qwa Qwa) ()
10:00	Developing Iron Oxide Nanoparticle Biosensors through Simulation and Modelling - Mr Richard Harris (UFS/Mintek) ()
10:20	Optimization of a small-angle neutron scattering instrument using the VITESS model - Mr Tjatji Tjebane (Necsa) ()
09:40	NPRP -Dr Simon Mullins (iThemba LABS (Gauteng)) (until 10:40) ()
09:40	A multiplet of chiral bands in 194Tl: DSAM lifetime measurements - Dr Elena Lawrie (iThemba LABS) ()
10:20	The design and simulation of a new experimental set up for measuring short nuclear level lifetimes - Mr Bhivek Singh (University of the Western Cape) ()
09:40	NPRP -Dr Vela Mbele (iThemba LABS (Gauteng)) (until 10:40) ()
09:40	An Integration Framework Tool for ATCAs in the ATLAS Detector Control System - Mr Robert Reed (University of Witwatersrand) ()
10:00	A di-Higgs Search in the γγbb Decay Channel Using the ATLAS Detector - Mr Robert Reed (University of Witwatersrand) ()
10:20	A Portable ReadOut ModulE for Tilecal ElectrOnics (PROMETEO) test-bench for the certification of the Tile Calorimeter of the ATLAS detector - Dr Chamunorwa Oscar Kureba (University of the Witwatersrand) ()
09:40	Photonics -Dr Tjaart Krüger (University of Pretoria) (until 10:40) ()
09:40	Investigating the excited electronic states of carotenoids in the main plant light-harvesting complex (LHCII) via femtosecond pump-probe spectroscopy - Ms Asmita Singh (University of Pretoria) ()
10:00	Femtosecond pump-probe spectroscopy on wild-type and mutant antenna complexes from Arabidopsis thaliana - Mr Alexander Paradzah (University of Pretoria) ()
10:20	Using single-molecule spectroscopy methods to investigate the environmental dependencies of photoprotection in the main plant light harvesting complex. - Mr Joshua Botha (University of Pretoria) () Slides
09:40	TCP -Prof. Robert de Mello Koch (University of the Witwatersrand) (until 10:40) ()
09:40	CHPC Introduction to Linux and Python Course: A capacity building tool for High Performance Computing - Dr Daniel Mojalefa Moeketsi (CSIR Meraka Institute (CHPC)) ()
10:00	Non-universality of a constrained period doubling route to chaos for Rössler's system - Dr André Botha (Unisa) () Slides
10:20	Progress in Relativistic Electro-Magneto-Fluid Dynamics of Polarized Media - Prof. Azwinndini Muronga (University of Johannesburg) ()
10:40	--- Tea and Coffee break ---
11:10	Applied -Prof. Christopher Arendse (Physics Dept., UWC) (until 13:10) ()
11:10	Acceleration parameters for fluid physics with accelerating bodies - Dr Irvy (Igle) Gledhill (CSIR) ()
11:30	Characteristics and function of the South African national measuring standard for force. - Mr Sipho Dlamini (National Metrology Institute of South Africa) ()
11:50	BLAZE-DEM: A GPU based large scale 3D discrete element particle transport framework - Mr nicolin govender (CSIR,UP) ()
12:10	Resonant absorption of electromagnetic radiation by building materials - Mr Godman MTHOMBENI (University of Johannesburg) ()
12:30	Time of crossing (TOC) in Pulsed Eddy Current Signals - Dr Betty Kibirige (University of Zululand) ()
12:50	Progress with the Colliding Shock Lens - Mr Conrad Mahlase (SAIP) ()
11:10	Astro -Dr Christian Engelbrecht (University of Johannesburg) (until 13:10) ()
11:10	The Sub-millimeter Continuum Emission of Cygnus A - Prof. Lerothodi Leeuw (University of South Africa) ()
11:30	A quasi-periodicity in the optical polarization of the blazar PKS 2155-304? - Ms Nikki Pekeur (UCT) () Slides
11:50	Optical spectroscopic observations of unclassified Active Galactic Nuclei in the Fermi-2LAC catalogue - Ms Lizelke Klindt (University of the Free State) () Slides
11:10	DPCMM -Prof. Aletta Prinsloo (University of Johannesburg) (until 13:10) ()
11:10	Collective Electronic Excitations in Ferromagnetic Metals - Dr Volkmar Nolting (Vaal University of Technology) () Slides
11:30	Study of Electrical Conductivity of Pr<sup>3+</sup> Containing Lithium Borate Glasses by Impedance Spectroscopy - Dr Durgaprasad Ramteke (University of the Free State) ()
11:50	Scanning probe microscopy in material science and biology - Dr Zelalem N. URGESSA (NMMU) ()
11:10	NPRP -Dr Sifiso Ntshangase (University of Zululand) (until 13:10) ()
11:10	Fine structure of the isovector Giant Dipole Resonance in neutron-rich calcium isotopes using the (p,p') reaction at 200 MeV - Mr Mouftahou Latif (University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg 2050) ()
11:30	A study of the Isovector Giant Dipole Resonance across the neodymium and samarium isotope chains - Ms Lindsay Donaldson (University of the Witwatersrand) ()
11:50	Search for scissor resonance in 182Ta - Mr C.P. Brits (University of Stellenbosch) () Slides
12:10	Extraction of statistical properties in 181Ta to investigate nucleo-synthesis of 180Ta - Mr Kgashane Malatji (UWC) () Slides
12:30	Characterisation of potential cluster states in 16O - Mr Kevin Li (Stellenbosch University, iThemba Labs) ()
12:50	The Design and Construction of an Active Target Detector for the Study of the 20Ne(α,α’)20Ne* Reaction - Mr Johann Wiggert Brummer (Stellenbosch University) ()
11:10	NPRP -Dr Pete Jones (iThemba LABS) (until 13:10) ()
11:30	Comparative study of proton induced radiation damage in plastic scintillators for the Tile Calorimeter of ATLAS - Ms Harshna Jivan (University of the Witwatersrand) ()
11:50	Generation of Time-Stamps by a Digital Data Acquisition System - Mr Nicholas Erasmus (University of the Western Cape) ()
12:10	Online energy reconstruction on ARM for the ATLAS TileCal sROD co-processing unit - Mr Mitchell Cox (University of the Witwatersrand) ()
12:30	Developing a sorting code for Coulomb-excitation studies at iThemba LABS - Mr Craig Mehl (University of the Western Cape) ()
12:50	A study of radiation damage in plastic scintillators using magnetic resonance techniques for the upgrade of the ATLAS detector - Mr Chad Pelwan (University of Witwatersrand) () Slides
11:10	Photonics -Dr Tjaart Krüger (University of Pretoria) (until 13:10) ()
11:10	Ultrafast energy transfer and photoprotection in the light-harvesting complexes of the diatom Cyclotella meneghiniana - Dr Tjaart Kruger (University of Pretoria) ()
11:30	Using single molecule spectroscopy to study the role of low-energy fluorescence bands in the photoprotection of the major plant light harvesting complex. - Mr Herman Stoltz (University of Pretoria) ()

12:10	Plenary -Prof. Andre Venter (NMMU) Prof. Makaiko Chithambo (Rhodes University) (until 13:10) ()
12:10	PLENARY: Space Weather – why should we care? - Prof. Michael Kosch (SANSA) () Slides
13:10	--- Lunch ---
14:00	Applied -Dr Michael Hayes (Necsa) (until 15:40) ()
14:00	NON-SPECIALIST LECTURE: Penetrating Radiation: The Power of Tomography as an Analytic Research Tool - Mr Frikkie De Beer (Necsa) ()
14:40	Simulation of radiography beam collimation using ray tracing method - Mr Robert Nshimirimana (NECSA) ()
15:00	Spatial resolution evaluation of digital neutron radiography and tomography facilities - Mr Mabuti Jacob Radebe Radebe (Necsa) ()
15:20	X-ray diffraction and Raman spectroscopy based residual stress measurements for assessment of fatigue in leached polycrystalline diamond tool bits - Mr Maxwell Vhareta (DST/NRF Centre of Excellence in Strong Materials, University of the Witwatersrand) ()
14:00	Astro -Prof. Nithaya Chetty (University of Pretoria) (until 15:40) ()
14:00	Inaugural NASSP Consortium Meeting - Prof. Nithaya Chetty (University of Pretoria) ()
14:00	DPCMM -Dr Walter Meyer (University of Pretoria) (until 15:40) ()
14:00	Hydrogenation of Ti6Al4V alloy and Commercially Pure (CP) Ti - Ms Sive Mazwi (University of the Western Cape/ iThemba LABS) ()
14:20	First principle study of Xanthate and Diethyldithiophosphate adsorption on PtS (010) surface - Ms Mamogo Masenya (University of Limpopo) ()
14:40	Phosphorescence of phototransferred thermoluminescence in annealed synthetic quartz - Mrs Elizabeth Fende Midiki nee Atang KOMBE (Rhodes University) () Slides
15:00	Multi-Dimensional Analysis of Precipitates in a 12% Cr Steel - Ms Genevéve Deyzel (Centre for HRTEM, Department of Physics, NMMU, Port Elizabeth, South Africa) () Slides
15:20	Surface Brillouin Scattering Characterization of Bismuth Ferrite Thin Films - Mr Fekadu Ayele (University of the Witwatersrand) ()
14:00	DPCMM -Dr Mmantsae Diale (University of Pretoria) (until 15:40) ()
14:00	<i>Ab</i>-<i>initio</i> studies of Tm<sup>3+</sup> interstitial defects in Germanium (Ge) using Hybrid Functional HSE06 - Mr Emmanuel Igumbor (University of Pretoria) ()
14:20	Electronic and Optical Properties of monolayer MX 2 M= Zr, Hf; X= S, Se from first principles calculations - Mr Mahmud Abdulsalam (Wits University) ()
14:40	Formation of chemical compound layer due to reaction-diffusion process - Mr Samuel Akintunde (University of Pretoria) ()
15:00	Computer simulation study of water adsorption on {110} surface of nickel-rich pentlandite (Fe<sub>4</sub>Ni<sub>5</sub>S<sub>8</sub>) mineral - Mr Peace Mkhonto (University of Limpopo) ()
15:20	Ferromagnetism in Chromium-doped Rutile, Anatase and Brookite phases of Titanium dioxide - Ms Winfred Mueni Mulwa (University of the Free State-Qwaqwa campus, Department of physics, Private Bag x13, Phuthaditjhaba, 9866, SOUTH AFRICA) ()
14:00	NPRP -Prof. Simon Connell (University of Johannesburg) (until 15:40) ()
14:00	Search for a Neutral MSSM Higgs bosons in the tau-tau final state in early Run II collision data at ATLAS - Mr Guillermo Hamity (Honours Physics Student) ()
14:20	Jet substructure: a discovery tool at the LHC - Deepak Kar (University of Witwatersrand) () Slides
15:00	Probing new physics in the Higgs sector with effective field theories at the Large Hadron Collider - Prof. Bruce Mellado (University of Wisconsin - Madison) () Slides
15:20	Status of the measurements of Higgs boson properties with the ATLAS detector - Prof. Bruce Mellado (University of Wisconsin - Madison) () Slides
14:00	Photonics -Dr Melanie McLaren (University of the Witwatersrand) (until 15:40) ()
14:00	Fibre Bragg grating sensor to measure shrinkage in a concrete overlay. - Mr Michael Grobler (University of Johannesburg) ()
14:20	Fibre Optic Temperature Measurement Sensors for a Robotic Hand - Mr Ronald Moorcroft (University of Johannesburg) ()
14:40	A Nonlinear Optical loop Mirror enhanced three wavelengths Erbium doped fiber laser - Mr Siyanda Qhumayo (student) ()
15:00	Development of Single Mode 2076.4 nm Holmium-doped Fibre Laser - Dr Lorinda Wu (CSIR-NLC) ()
14:00	TCP -Prof. Azwinndini Muronga (University of Johannesburg) (until 15:40) ()
14:00	Large N Conformal Field Theory from Gauge Theory/ Gravity Duality - Mr Nirina Maurice Hasina Tahiridimbisoa (University of the Witwatersrand) ()
14:20	Integrability in Giant Graviton Dynamics - Mr Augustine Larweh Mahu (University of The Witwatersrand) ()
14:40	Double Coset Magnons - Prof. Robert de Mello Koch (University of the Witwatersrand) () Slides
15:00	Prodding QGP in N=4 SYM with Stringy Yo-yos - Mr Robert Moerman (University of Cape Town) ()
15:20	Non-Fermi Liquid Fixed Point in a Wilsonian Theory of Quantum Critical Metals - Mr Teflon Rabambi (Wits university) ()
15:40	--- Tea and Coffee break ---
16:10	Poster1 -Prof. Japie Engelbrecht (NMMU) (until 18:00) ()
16:10	A density functional theory and magnetic resonance studies of radiation damage in plastic scintillators - Mr Chad Pelwan (University of Witwatersrand) () Poster
16:10	A quantification evaluation of the depth resolution of AES depth profiling data of Cu/Ni multilayer thin films using the MRI model - Mr XinLiang Yan (University of the Free State) ()
16:10	Calculation of the contribution of core states in CdF2 to the electron-positron annihilation momentum density using generalized gradient approximation. - Thulani Jili (University of Zululand) ()
16:10	Calibrating the 8000M Ball Miller Using Anatase and Rutile Titania Nanoparticles - Mr Olatunbosun Nubi (University of Limpopo) ()
16:10	Catalyst-free thermal evaporation of Zn powder at atmospheric pressure - Dr Theo Muller (University of the Western Cape) ()
16:10	Computaional Modelling of Ti<sub>50-x</sub>Pt<sub>50</sub>Zr<sub>x</sub> SMAs - Mr Mordecai Mashamaite (University of Limpopo) ()
16:10	Computational modelling studies of recrystallised nano-architectured TiO2 structures at different lithium concentration and temperatures for energy storage applications. - Ms Blessing Rikhotso (University of Limpopo) ()
16:10	Computer simulation as a strategy for generating manganese dioxide nanotubes - Mr David Magolego Tshwane (University of Limpopo) ()
16:10	CZTS solar cell: A green energy source produced in a green way. - Mr Antonie Fourie (University of the Free State) ()
16:10	Deep level defects in alpha-particle irradiated epitaxially grown silicon - Ms Helga Danga (University of Pretoria) ()
16:10	Density functional theory calculation of surface properties of pyrite (100) and depression of pyrite using TGA. - Mr Masilu Godfrey Mulaudzi (University of Limpopo) ()
16:10	Determination of the band gap of AlGaN epilayers by FTIR reflectance spectroscopy - Ms Bereneice Sephton (NMMU) ()
16:10	Diamond -like carbon (DLC) thin films:Synthesis and investigation - Mr WILFRED MBIOMBI (WITS UNIVERSITY) ()
16:10	Effect of Background gas and substrate temperature on ZnO:Zn thin films - Mr Emad Hasabeldaim (UFS) () Poster
16:10	Effect of Pb doping and annealing temperature on the structural and optical properties ZnO nanoparticles synthesized by sol-gel method - Prof. Francis Dejene (University of the Free State) ()
16:10	Effect of temperature annealing on 4H-SiC Schottky barrier diodes after alpha-particle irradiation at high fluences - Mr Ezekiel Omotoso (University of Pretoria) ()
16:10	Electrical characteristics of Pd Schottky contacts on ZnO and AZO nanoparticles - Mr Fred Joe Nambala (University of Pretoria) ()
16:10	Electrical characterization of 5.4 MeV alpha particle irradiated, low doped n-type Gallium Arsenide. - Mr Shandirai Tunhuma (University of Pretoria) ()
16:10	Electrical characterization of bulk 4H-SiC - Ms Danielle Venter (Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University) ()
16:10	Electrical characterization of introduced in bulk grown ZnO during electron beam exposure - Mr Meehleketo Advice Mayimele (university of Pretoria) () Poster
16:10	Electrical Characterization of MeV Alpha-particle Irradiated Ni/4H-SiC Diodes and their Recovery by Annealing Treatment - Dr Mmantsae Diale (University of Pretoria) ()
16:10	Electrical characterization of undoped and niobium-doped n-silicon diodes - Mr Mohapi Thebe (Student) () Poster
16:10	Electronic and magnetic properties of the (Cr<sub>84</sub>Re<sub>16</sub>)<sub>100-x</sub>Mn<sub>x</sub> alloy system - Mrs Bincy Susan Jacobs (University Of Johannesburg) ()
16:10	Energy transfer mechanisms and material properties of Y2O3: Eu3+:Ho3+ nanophosphors synthesized by sol- combustion method. - Mr Abdub Ali (University of the Free state) ()
16:10	Fabrication and Characterisation of CdO-CNS hybrid for LPG Sensing - Mr Amanda Sefage (Student) ()
16:10	High resolution X-ray diffraction and photoluminescence of InAs<sub>1-x</sub>Sb<sub>x</sub>/GaSb - Mr Stephen Dobson (NMMU) ()
16:10	Influence of a buffer layer on the electrical properties of ZnO/Si heterojunction - Mr Stive Roussel Tankio Djiokap (Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University) ()
16:10	Influence of alkaline earth metal cations; Ca<sup>2+</sup>, Sr<sup>2+</sup> and Ba<sup>2+</sup> on the structural and optical properties of MAl<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub>: Eu<sup>2+</sup>, Nd<sup>3+</sup> phosphors. - Mr ALI HALAKE WAKO (University of the Freestate) ()
16:10	Investigation of MOVPE-InSb Quantum Dots grown using TMIn and TDMASb - Mr Chinedu Christian Ahia (NMMU) () Poster
16:10	Iron bearing minerals characterised with Mossbauer spectroscopy at the Mineral Processing and Technology Research Centre , University of Johannesburg, South Africa - Prof. Antoine-Floribert MULABA-BAFUBIANDI (University of Johannesburg) ()
16:10	Isolation and characterization of carbon nanoballs and nanofibers from an internal combustion (I.C) engine - Dr Leelakrishna Reddy (University of Johannesburg) ()
16:10	Laser excitation studies and crystal-field analysis of ZnO:Tb<sup>3+</sup> and ZnO:Eu<sup>3+</sup> powders - Mr NKOSIPHILE ANDILE BHEBHE (UNIVERSITY OF THE WITWATERSRAND) ()
16:10	Microstructural analysis of proton irradiated zircaloy-4 - Mr Tshepo Mahafa (University of Johannesburg and Necsa) ()
16:10	MOCVD growth of GaSb/GaAs quantum dots - Mr Ngcali Tile (NMMU-Physics) ()
16:10	Phototransferred thermoluminescence in argon implanted synthetic quartz - Dr Schadrack Nsengiyumva (Rhodes University) ()
16:10	Physical properties of Cr<sub>78</sub>Al<sub>22</sub> thin films - Prof. Aletta Prinsloo (University of Johannesburg) ()
16:10	Prediction of Structures and Energy stabilities of VO<sub>2</sub> nanoparticles. - Mr Makondelele Netsianda (University of Limpopo) ()
16:10	Preparation and electrochemical investigation of the cobalt hydroxide carbonate/activated carbon nanocomposite for supercapacitor applications - Ms Tshifhiwa Moureen Masikhwa (University of Pretoria) ()
16:10	Structural and optical properties of TiN coatings produced by reactive magnetron sputtering at different substrate temperatures - Mr Charles Thulani Thethwayo (University of Zululand) ()
16:10	Structural and photoluminescence properties of LaV<sub>1-x</sub>P<sub>x</sub>O<sub>4</sub>:1 mol % Dy<sup>3+</sup> phosphor powder prepared by solution combustion method - Mr Selepe Motloung (University of the Free State) ()
16:10	Structure Prediction of Manganese Dioxide Nanoclusters Using Computer Simulation Techniques - Prof. R. Regina Maphanga (University of Limpopo) ()
16:10	Surface characterisation of ZnO nanorods grown by Chemical Bath Deposition on Si substrate - Mr Crispin Mbulanga (Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University) ()
16:10	Synthesis and characterisation of mechano-chemically synthesised Zinc Oxide nanoparticles using ball milling - Prof. Erasmus Rammutla (University of Limpopo) Ms MF Manamela (University of Limpopo) ()
16:10	Synthesis and characterization of diamond like carbon (DLC) thin films for gas sensing applications - Ms Nelisiwe Princess Chonco (University of Zululand) ()
16:10	Synthesis and magnetic properties of Sn-doped CoFe2O4 nanoferrites - Dr Thomas Moyo (University of KwaZulu-Natal) Dr Justice Msomi (University of KwaZulu-Natal) Ms Nokwanda Ngema (University of KwaZulu-Natal) ()
16:10	Synthesis of vanadium oxide (VxOy) using CO2 Laser Pyrolysis - Ms Bathusile Masina (CSIR-NLC) ()
16:10	Synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles by Green process and investigation of their growth mechanism - Ms Takalani Nethavhanani (University of the Western Cape; iThemba LABS) ()
16:10	The effects of Li adatoms on defected graphane: A first-principles study - Dr Edwin Mapasha (University of Pretoria) ()
16:10	The influence of annealing on radioluminescence and thermally stimulated luminescence in natural quartz - Prof. Makaiko Chithambo (Rhodes University) ()
16:10	The influence of the number of pulses and post annealing on the morphology and photoluminescence properties of CaS: Eu<sup>2+</sup> pulsed laser deposited thin films - Mr Raphael Lavu Nyenge (University of the Free State & Kenyattta University) ()
16:10	The magnetic properties of Cr + 1 at.% Al thin films - Ms patience mudau (University of Johannesbug) ()
16:10	The modified interatomic potentials of FeS<sub>2</sub> in atomistic simulations - Dr Mofuti Mehlape (University Of Limpopo) ()
16:10	The surface structure and interfacial reaction analysis of W in 6H-SiC - Ms Thabsile Thabethe (university of pretoria) ()
16:10	Thermal and compositional defects in dip-coated iron oxide (α-Fe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>) thin film photoanodes: Effects on film properties - Ms Kelebogile Maabong (University of Pretoria) ()
16:10	Thermoluminescence investigations in K3Ca2(SO4)3F:Dy phosphor - Dr Bhushan Kore (Department of Physics, UFS Bloemfontein, South Africa) ()
16:10	Thermoluminescence of annealed synthetic quartz - Mr zuko Mthwesi (Rhodes University) () Poster
16:10	Time-evolution studies of thermal sprayed hydroxyapatite coatings - Mr Tshepo Ntsoane (Necsa) ()
16:10	Ultra smooth surface of diamonds, towards Å scale roughness for the (111) orientation - Prof. Simon Connell (University of Johannesburg) ()
16:10	Vertically aligned silicon nanowires synthesized by metal-assisted chemical etching for photovoltaic applications - Mr Siphelo Ngqoloda (University of the Western Cape) ()
16:10	White luminescence from sol-gel silica doped with silver - Mr Abd Ellateef Abbass (Sudanese) ()
16:10	XRD and AFM studies of graphene and single-walled carbon nano tube - Ms Moshibudi Shai (University of limpopo) ()
19:00	Plenary -Prof. Andre Venter (NMMU) Prof. Makaiko Chithambo (Rhodes University) (until 20:00) ()
19:00	PUBLIC TALK: Conflict in climate change - Dr Don Mingay (Retired) ()

12:10	Plenary -Prof. Makaiko Chithambo (Rhodes University) Prof. Andre Venter (NMMU) (until 13:10) ()
12:10	PLENARY: Status of Women in STEM in the US - Prof. Liesl Folks (University at Buffalo) ()
13:10	--- Lunch ---
14:00	Applied -Dr Frederik Vorster (NMMU) (until 15:40) ()
14:00	Solar radiometry and forecasting research at UKZN - Dr Alan Matthews (UKZN) ()
14:20	Monte Carlo based estimation of the effect of different aerosol classes on solar irradiance in African atmospheric conditions - Ms MARIE CHANTAL CYULINYANA (department of physics, University of johannesburg) ()
14:40	Is solar PV generated electricity cheap in South Africa? - Dr Kittessa Roro (R&D core (Energy Initiatives)CSIR) ()
15:00	Energy yield monitoring of photovoltaic technologies - Mr Ross Schultz (NMMU) ()
15:20	Characterization of torrefied sugarcane bagasse for gasification in a downdraft biomass gasifier system. - Mr Anthony Anukam (University of Fort Hare) () Slides
14:00	Astro -Dr Christian Engelbrecht (University of Johannesburg) (until 15:40) ()
14:00	NON-SPECIALIST LECTURE: Cosmic rays from binary millisecond pulsars - Prof. Christo Venter (North-west University, Potchefstroom Campus) ()
14:40	Very-high-energy emission from pulsars - Ms Monica Breed (Centre for Space Research, North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, Private Bag X6001, Potchefstroom, 2520, South Africa) ()
15:00	A Timing Noise Analysis Pipeline for HartRAO pulsars - Mr Maritz Jacques (UFS) ()
15:20	Optical spectroscopy of PSR B1259-63 around the 2014 periastron passage - Dr Brian van Soelen (University of the Free State) ()
14:00	DPCMM -Dr Michael Hayes (Necsa) (until 15:40) ()
14:00	Simultaneous substitution of Ba, Mn and Co into Fe<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub> spinel structure: Magnetic and electrochemical sensing properties of the synthesized nanoparticles - Mr Nadir Osman (University of KwaZulu-Natal) ()
14:20	Dependence of the photo-ionization cross-section of α-Al2O3:C on the measurement temperature - Mr Angel Nyirenda (Rhodes University) ()
14:40	Computational Study on Advanced Lithium – Sulphur Battery for Future Portable Energy Storage - Mr Cliffton Masedi (UL/ CSIR) ()
14:00	Edu -Dr Mark Herbert (University of the Western Cape) (until 15:40) ()
14:00	Exploring teachers’ baseline knowledge of mechanics - Dr Sam Ramaila (University of Johannesburg) ()
14:20	The light bulb effect: University students’ problem solving cognitive processes in a physics problem solving skills test - Dr Claudia Albers (WITS university) ()
14:40	Teaching of the Strand Planet Earth and Beyond in Primary School Natural Science - Prof. Lerothodi Leeuw (University of South Africa) ()
14:00	NPRP -Prof. Antoine Mulaba-Bafubiandi (University of Johannesburg) (until 15:40) ()
14:00	The Impact of Re-homogenisation for Nodal Cross-section Corrections in OSCAR-4 as Applied to SAFARI-1 Research Reactor - Mr Eric Chinaka (North-west University & NECSA) ()
14:20	The development of a neutron converter for the production of radioactive beams at iThemba LABS - Mr Zipho Ngcobo (iThemba Labs) ()
14:40	An analysis and quantification of typical errors in the deterministic calculational path for research reactor modelling - Mr Thembelani Gina (University of Johannesburg, Necsa) ()
15:00	Fast Neutron Radiography at an RFQ Accelerator System - Mr Graham Daniels (Necsa) ()
15:20	Data processing at the Necsa neutron diffraction facility - Mr Deon Marais (The South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa)) ()
14:00	Photonics -Dr Christine Steenkamp (University of Stellenbosch) (until 15:40) ()
14:00	Terahertz Time-Domain Ellipsometry - Mr Shane Smith (Physics Post Graduate Student) ()
14:20	Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) of bio-molecules. - Ms Cathrine Pfukwa (Stellenbosch University) ()
14:40	Supercontinuum pulse compression - Mr Ruan Viljoen (Stellenbosch University) ()
15:00	Fluorescence spectra of carbon monoxide isotopomers upon vacuum ultraviolet excitation - Mr Andre de Bruyn (Laser Research Institute, Stellenbosch University) ()
15:20	Development of kHz applied optical remote sensing for atmospheric insect monitoring applications - Mr Alem Gebru (Stellenbosch University, Lund University) ()
14:00	Space -Dr Zolile Mtumela (South African National Space Agency (SANSA)) Prof. Michael Kosch (SANSA) (until 15:40) ()
14:00	Modelling ground conductivity for computing the electric field associated with geomagnetically induced currents (A mid latitude case study) - Mrs Electdom Matandirotya (CPUT and SANSA Space Science) ()
14:20	Investigation of Pc5 pulsation events using Sanae radar and ground-based magnetometer data during northward interplanetary magnetic field (IMF) interval - Dr Zolile Mtumela (SANSA) ()
14:40	Characterization of the Multipath Environment of Ionospheric Scintillation Receivers - Ms Tsige Atilaw (SANSA and University of Cape Town) ()
15:00	Estimating plasma drift velocities in the low latitude regions within the African sector. - Mr Makhosonke Dubazane (SANSA Space Science) ()
15:20	Ionospheric pre-geomagnetic disturbance enhancements over African equatorial and midlatitude regions - Ms Nicola Orford (South African National Space Agency) ()
14:00	TCP -Prof. Thomas Konrad (UKZN) (until 15:40) ()
14:00	The numerical investigation of the stochastic Schroedinger equation with memory - Mrs Semina Iuliia (University of KwaZulu-Natal) ()
14:20	Process tomography within the hybrid formalism - Ms Humairah Bassa (University of KwaZulu-Natal and NLC, CSIR) ()
14:40	Projection operators in the theory of open quantum systems - Dr Vitalii Semin (Quantum Research Group, School of Chemistry and Physics, University of Kwazulu-Natal) ()
15:00	Thomas Rotation and Quantum Entanglement - Mr Jonathan Hartman (University of Johannesburg) ()
15:40	--- Tea and Coffee break ---
16:10	Poster2 -Dr Simon Mullins (iThemba LABS (Gauteng)) Prof. Kristian Müller-Nedebock (University of Stellenbosch) Prof. Ernest van Dyk (NMMU) Dr Sam Ramaila (University of Johannesburg) Dr Christian Engelbrecht (University of Johannesburg) Prof. Erich Rohwer (University of Stellenbosch) (until 18:00) ()
16:10	A Comparative Study of the Preparedness for Undergraduate Studies of Students entering the University with South African Matriculation Examination results and Zimbabwe ZIMSEC Examination results. - Dr Sam Ramaila (University of Johannesburg) ()
16:10	A comparative study of the three empirical solar models in North West, South Africa. - Ms Sophie Mulaudzi (University of Venda) ()
16:10	A precise measurement of the &frac12<sup>+</sup> to &frac12<sup>+</sup> ft value in <sup>19</sup>Ne beta decay - Ms Phumzile Mabika (University of the Western Cape) ()
16:10	A quantum walk-based MPPT optimization algorithm for a stand-alone PV system - Mr Makhamisa Senekane (Quantum Research Group, School of Chemistry and Physics, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Private Bag X54001, Durban 4000, South Africa) ()
16:10	Active phase correction using a VCSEL for clock tones transmitted along a 24 km optical fibre link - Mr Shukree Wassin (NMMU) ()
16:10	Ambient gamma dose rate measurements at Manyoni uranium mines, Singida, Tanzania - Dr U. Dammalapati (Department of Physics, The University of Dodoma, P O Box 338, Dodoma, Tanzania) ()
16:10	An overview of the mainstream mechanics first year module at the University of the Western Cape and students experiences of the module - Ms Sinovuyo Tanci (Student) ()
16:10	Assessment of Physics practicals using a software-embedded and improvisation based scientifically efficient system - Dr Leelakrishna Reddy (University of Johannesburg) ()
16:10	Beam experiments with the Grenoble Test Electron Cyclotron Resonance Ion Source at iThemba LABS - Dr Fhumulani Nemulodi (iThemba LABS) ()
16:10	Channelling radiation of electrons in high-quality HPHT diamond single crystals - Prof. Simon Connell (University of Johannesburg) ()
16:10	Computer modeling studies of the adsorption energies of heavy metals onto vermiculite surface - Mr Feredi Phala (University of Limpopo) ()
16:10	Creating and Measuring 2 µm Light Using a Spatial Light Modulator - Mr Loyiso Maweza (CSIR) ()
16:10	Cross-section Electron Microscopy studies of Boron Implanted Hexagonal Boron Nitride - Dr Emily Aradi (University of the Witwatersrand) ()
16:10	Demonstration of a new ultrafast pulse reconstruction modality – PIRANA - Mr Ruan Viljoen (Stellenbosch University) ()
16:10	Density Functional Theory on a Lattice: Particle Number Dependence of the Exchange-Correlation Potential. - Mr Amouzouvi Kossi (University of the Witwatersrand) ()
16:10	Determination of a neutron beam fluence energy distribution using multichannel unfolding code MAXED - Mr Thulani shiluvane (UWC) ()
16:10	Determination of the Origin of a High Frequency Signal Superimposed on the Light Emission detected from a Detonating Explosive in a Free Environment - Mr Wonder Mhlakubuswa Mqadi (Walter Sisulu University) ()
16:10	Determining the spectroscopic quadrupole moment (Q<sub>s</sub>) of the first 2<sup>+</sup> state in <sup>40</sup>Ar - Mr Makabata Jeremia Mokgolobotho (University of the Western Cape) ()
16:10	Does proficiency in units and measurements contribute towards success in first year university physics? - Dr Leelakrishna Reddy (University of Johannesburg) ()
16:10	Efficient processing of physics quantities for the Processing Unit for the upgrade of the Tile Calorimeter of ATLAS - Mr Daniel Ohene-Kwofie (University of The Witwatersrand, High Energy Physics Group) ()
16:10	Evaluation of an empirical model for a flat plate solar collector - Ms Nothando Ndlovu (University of Fort Hare) ()
16:10	Experimental evaluation of emission models from a thermal evaporation source - Dr Ted Kroon (University of the Free State) ()
16:10	Exploring teaching-learning activity in large class groups - Dr Sam Ramaila (University of Johannesburg) ()
16:10	Expository vs Problem-based approach to Physics practicals at the University of Johannesburg-A case study - Dr Leelakrishna Reddy (University of Johannesburg) ()
16:10	Fibre-to-the-Hut Technology: A Solution to Cheap Access for High-Speed Optical Network in South Africa - Mr George Isoe (Optical Fibre Research Unit,Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University) ()
16:10	Fluorescence behaviour of europium doped Gd2O3 nanosheets - Dr Anurag Pandey (University of the free state) ()
16:10	Fringe Fitting Calibration of VLBI Data - Mr Alexander Akoto-Danso (Rhodes University, Grahamstown) ()
16:10	Global competitiveness as a barometer of scientific endeavor - Dr Sam Ramaila (University of Johannesburg) ()
16:10	High-Momentum Particle Production at RHIC, Fermilab, and LHC - Mr Daniel Adamiak (University of Cape Town) ()
16:10	Higher dimensional quantum key distribution in the presence of quantum noise - Mr Makhamisa Senekane (University of KwaZulu-Natal) () Slides
16:10	Impact of dose rate on radiation damage of plastics scintillators for the Tile Calorimeter of ATLAS. - Mr Sijiye Tlou (University of the Witswatersrand) ()
16:10	Implementing the Deutsch-Jozsa Algorithm with classical light - Mr Benjamin Perez-Garcia (Tecnologico de Monterrey, University of Witwatersrand) ()
16:10	Intra-cavity metamorphosis of a Gaussian beam to flat-top distribution - Dr Darryl Naidoo (CSIR) ()
16:10	Investigating charge carrier effects in silicon membranes using fs laser. - Mr Wilfrid Ndebeka (Laser Research Institute, Stellenbosch University) ()
16:10	Investigating the structural changes in strontium implanted glassy carbon using Multiwavelength Raman Spectroscopy - Ms opeyemi odutemowo (university of pretoria) ()
16:10	Investigating the Variability of Sources in the Data from the Karoo Array Telescope. U. Mbou Sob, S.K.Sirothia, T. Glober, O. Smirnov - Mr Ulrich Armel Mbou Sob (Rhodes University) ()
16:10	Low cost empirical modelling to determine milk production in a dairy plant: A case study of Fort Hare Dairy Trust - Mr Russel Mhundwa (Fort Hare Institute of Technology) ()
16:10	Measurement of diffusion capacitance of mono-crystalline and poly-crystalline photovoltaic cells using LBIC - Mr Ross Dix-Peek (NMMU) ()
16:10	Measuring the optical thermometry properties of a phosphor - Mr Lucas Erasmus (University of the Free State) ()
16:10	Metrology of Ultrasound and Underwater Acoustics at the National Metrology Institute of South Africa - Mr Vumile Tyalimpi (NMISA) () Poster
16:10	Minimum Norm Estimates for the Bioelectromagnetic Inverse Problem - Prof. Robert de Mello Koch (University of the Witwatersrand) Dr Eric Maluta (University of Venda) Mr Alex Otavia Ngomane (University of Venda) () Poster
16:10	Molecular dynamics studies of Schottky and Frenkel defects in cerium dioxide - Dr Thuto Mosuang (University of Limpopo) ()
16:10	Morphological and elemental properties of sugarcane bagasse for gasification purposes - Mr Mpumezo Kula (University of Fort Hare) ()
16:10	Multiple chiral bands associated with the same strongly asymmetric many-particle nucleon configuration - Dr OBED SHIRINDA (iThemba LABS) ()
16:10	Neutrino mass hierarchy and CP phase measurement using atmospheric neutrino flux - Prof. Soebur Razzaque (University of Johannesburg) ()
16:10	New Minimization Techniques, Solvers and Calibration Algorithms - Ms Makhuduga Sebokolodi (RU) ()
16:10	Numerical modelling of hydrodynamical astrophysical outflows - Mr Izak Van der Westhuizen (University of the Free State) ()
16:10	Optimization of losses introduced by p absorbing mask in a Digital Laser - Mr July Bell (CSIR) ()
16:10	Orientation of the Ge crystals of the iThemba LABS segmented clover detector - Dr Tshepo Dinoko (iThemba LABS) () Poster
16:10	Phase noise analysis for 1.7-14.5 GHz clock signal transmission over 12km telescope network optical fibre - Ms Phumla Dlamini (optical fibre research unit (nelson mandela metropolitan university)) ()
16:10	Propagation of cylindrical vector beams through fibres - Mr Bienvenu Ndagano (University of the Witwatersrand) ()
16:10	Quality vs Quantity: the National Senior Certificate - a case study - Dr Sam Ramaila (University of Johannesburg) ()
16:10	Radiation Shielding Calculation using FLUKA transport code for Radiactive-ion Beam Facility at iThemba LABS. - Mr Nkanyiso Robert Mantengu (University of Zululand) ()
16:10	Radon exhilation of building materials - Mr Farrel Sidney Wentzel (University of the Western Cape) () Poster
16:10	Reaction mechanisms studied using the iThemba LABS recoil detector - Dr Sifiso Senzo Ntshangase (University of Zululand) ()
16:10	Reaction rates determination using Monte Carlo simulations for the Bi target at 90 MeV neutron energy. - Ms Thobeka Lamula (University of Zululand) ()
16:10	Security of quantum key distribution - Dr Mhlambululi Mafu (Botswana International University of Science ad Technology) () Paper
16:10	Sensitivity to New Physics via the study of the Higgs boson transverse momentum at the ATLAS detector - Mr David Gossman (University of the Witwatersrand) () Poster
16:10	Simonkolleite-graphene foam composites and their superior electrochemical performance - Mr Damilola Momodu (UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA) ()
16:10	Simulation of quasi-mono-energetic neutron beam fluence energy distributions at the iThemba LABS time-of-flight facility - Mr Azwidovhiwi Emmanuel Nengudza (University of the Western Cape) () Poster
16:10	Single muon pT distributions from heavy quark decay in pp collisions at 7 TeV with ALICE - Ms Nomvelo Dindikazi (University of Zululand) ()
16:10	Soweto Science Centre as a community engagement initiative at the University of Johannesburg - Dr Leelakrishna Reddy (University of Johannesburg) ()
16:10	Spectral studies of flaring quasar PKS 1424-418 above 100 MeV with Fermi-LAT - Mr Feraol Dirirsa (University of Johannesburg) () Poster
16:10	The design of a waste heat system capable of harnessing energy from the surface of a cyclone dust collector attached to a downdraft biomass gasifier - Ms Nwabunwanne Nwokolo (Institute of Technology University of Fort Hare) ()
16:10	The search for Dark Matter in association with the Higgs boson with the di-photon decay - Dr Chamunorwa Oscar Kureba (University of the Witwatersrand) ()
16:10	The unusually strong coronal emission lines of SDSS J1055+5637 - Prof. Hartmut Winkler (Dept. Physics, University of Johannesburg) ()
16:10	Understanding double Higgs boson production with vector boson fusion with the ATLAS detector at the LHC - Mr Tshidiso Molupe (University of the Witwatersrand) () Poster
16:10	Viability of map-reduce algorithms for the measurement of Higgs boson properties with the ATLAS detector at the LHC - Ms Sheena O'Connell (University of the Witswatersrand) () Poster
16:10	Wavelength-modulated spectroscopy of the sub-band gap response of solar cell devices - Mr Nambinintsoa Romeoh HASINJATOVO MANDANIRINA (Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University) () Poster

12:10	Plenary -Prof. Makaiko Chithambo (Rhodes University) Prof. Andre Venter (NMMU) (until 13:10) ()
12:10	PLENARY: Exploring the Solar System and Beyond: Some Recent Results - Dr Jakob van Zyl (Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Cal. Inst. of Technology) ()
13:10	--- Lunch ---
14:00	Applied -Prof. Trevor Derry (University of the Witwatersrand) (until 15:40) ()
14:00	NON-SPECIALIST LECTURE: Non-destructive Testing of wind power generators - Dr MANFRED JOHANNES (CSIR) ()
14:40	Optimizing low Reynolds number wind turbine blades - Mr Sean Poole (NMMU) () Slides
15:00	Hot Mirrors for Parabolic Trough Solar Receivers - Dr phil ferrer (wits) ()
15:20	Efficiency Increase in a Cold Sprayed Hot Mirror Parabolic Trough Solar Collector - Mr Victor kaluba (Wits University) ()
14:00	Astro -Dr Aquib Moin (University of Johannesburg) (until 15:40) ()
14:00	H.E.S.S. observations of radio galaxies - Mr Isak Delberth Davids (North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus) () Slides
14:20	Possible extragalactic astrophysical counterparts of IceCube neutrino events. - Dr Reetanjali Moharana (UJ) ()
14:40	Division Meeting - Dr John Bosco Habarulema (South African National Space Agency) Dr Christian Engelbrecht (University of Johannesburg) ()
14:00	DPCMM -Prof. Hendrik Swart (University of the Free State) (until 15:40) ()
14:40	Role of defects in the emission of undoped and doped ZnO thin film prepared by pulsed laser deposition - Dr Vinod Kumar (Department of Physics, University of the Free state, Bloemfontein, ZA-9300) ()
15:00	NON-SPECIALIST LECTURE: Neutron diffraction facilities MPISI and PITSI at SAFARI-1 - Prof. Andrew Venter (Research and Development Division, Necsa Limited SOC, Pretoria, South Africa) ()
14:00	Edu -Dr Sam Ramaila (University of Johannesburg) (until 15:40) ()
14:00	Division Meeting - Dr Sam Ramaila (University of Johannesburg) ()
14:00	NPRP -Dr Stephan Winkler (iThemba LABS (Gauteng)) (until 15:40) ()
14:00	Radioelement results which was obtained with a self-developed measuring method of a new in situ gamma ray detection system - Dr Jacques Bezuidenhout (Stellenboch University) ()
14:20	A calibration facility for in-situ gamma-ray detector efficiency - Mr Alfred Sehone (Military Academy, Faculty of Military Science, Stellenbosch University, Saldanha, 7395, South Africa) ()
14:40	Plasma diagnostics on the GTS-ECRIS at iThemba Labs - Mr Muneer Sakildien (iThemba LABS) ()
15:00	Ion Sources used to produce different beams at iThemba LABS - Dr Joele Mira (iThemba LABS) ()
15:20	Investigating prompt gamma cross-section data using a Geant4-simulated AFRODITE detector system - Ms Vijitha Ramanathan (University of Cape Town) ()
14:00	Photonics -Prof. Andrew Forbes (CSIR) (until 15:40) ()
14:00	Hong-Ou-Mandel interference for the orbital angular momentum Bell States - a high dimensional analysis - Dr Yingwen Zhang (CSIR) ()
14:20	Implementing the Deutsch Algorithm with classical light - Mr Benjamin Perez-Garcia (Tecnologico de Monterrey, University of the Witwatersrand) ()
14:40	Communication through fibres using cylindrical vector vortex modes. - Mr Bienvenu Ndagano (University of the Witwatersrand) ()
15:00	Fundamental Laguerre-Gaussian (LGp0) mode with lower output power threshold - Mr July Bell (CSIR) ()
15:20	Controlled injection of higher-order modes into an optical fiber from a solid state digital laser - Mr Sandile Ngcobo (CSIR) ()
14:00	TCP -Dr Vitalii Semin (Quantum Research Group, School of Chemistry and Physics, University of Kwazulu-Natal) (until 15:40) ()
14:00	NON-SPECIALIST LECTURE: Hyperbolic extra-dimensions in particle physics and beyond - Prof. Alan Cornell (NITheP) ()
14:40	Quasi-Normal Modes for Spin-3/2 Fields - Mr Gerhard Harmsen (University of Witswaters Rand) () Paper Slides
15:00	Hypothesising the effects of Higgs portal dark matter in particle colliders - Mr Stefan von Buddenbrock (University of the Witwatersrand) ()
15:20	Thermoluminescence from semiconductor quantum dots - Prof. Francis Dejene (University of the Free State) () Paper
15:40	--- Tea and Coffee break ---
16:10	Applied -Dr Kittessa Roro (NLC-CSIR) (until 17:50) ()
16:10	Gum ghatti-based poly(acrylic acid-aniline) IPN hydrogel: Characterization and release properties - Dr Kashma Sharma (University of the Free State) ()
16:30	A comparison of solid state reaction, electrical performance and failure mechanism of ruthenium Schottky contacts on 6H-SiC and 4H-SiC after air annealing. - Mr Kinnock Vundawaka Munthali (University of Pretoria and University of Namibia) ()
16:50	Synthesis of porous carbon nanosheets for use in high rate capability and long cycle life supercapacitors - Dr Kouadio Julien Dangbegnon (University of Pretoria) ()
17:10	Structural and optical properties of silicon nanowires - Prof. Christopher Arendse (UWC) ()
17:30	X-ray Reflectivity Study of Si Nanowires Grown by Ag Nanoparticle Etching - Prof. Paul F. Miceli (University of Missouri) ()
16:10	Astro -Dr Christo Venter (North-west University, Potchefstroom Campus) (until 17:10) ()
16:10	Solving the puzzle of galaxy rotation with a gravitomagnetic form of Newton's Law. - Prof. Pieter Wagener (University of Fort Hare) ()
16:30	Rotation Curves and Bars: Accounting for non-circular motions in barred spiral galaxies - Mr Toky Randriamampandry (University of Cape Town) ()
16:10	DPCMM -Prof. Francis Dejene (University of the Free State) (until 17:10) ()
16:10	Characterisation of traditional ceramic materials used in the Sotho culture (South-Africa) for clay pot making - Ms Phindile Hlekane (University of Johannesburg) ()
16:30	SBS observation of higher order resonances in annealed, carbon implanted CVD - Dr Bhekumusa Mathe (University of the Witwatersrand) ()
16:50	An ab-initio study of the metastability of the boron-vacancy (B-V) complex in silicon. - Dr Walter Meyer (University of Pretoria) ()
16:10	Edu -Dr Sam Ramaila (University of Johannesburg) (until 17:10) ()
16:10	NPRP -Dr Simon Mullins (iThemba LABS (Gauteng)) (until 17:10) ()
16:10	Division Meeting - Dr Simon Mullins (iThemba LABS (Gauteng)) ()
16:10	TCP -Dr Vitalii Semin (Quantum Research Group, School of Chemistry and Physics, University of Kwazulu-Natal) (until 17:10) ()
16:10	The Influence of Increased Temperature on the Miscibility and Mechanical Properties of poly(2,5-benzimidazole) and polytetrafluoroethylene - Mrs Lynndle Square (UWC) ()
16:30	Fano-like scattering in nanocomposites - Mr Leta T. Jule Leta T. Jule (Addis Ababa University) ()
16:50	Theoretical studies of mutual neutralization in collisions of He<sup> + </sup> + H<sup>− </sup> and Li<sup>+</sup> + F<sup>− </sup>. - Mr Sifiso Nkambule (Stockholm Univeristy, Department of Physics) ()
19:00	Plenary -Prof. Makaiko Chithambo (Rhodes University) Prof. Andre Venter (NMMU) (until 20:00) ()
19:00	PUBLIC TALK: Exploring the Universe - The Search for Signs of Life - Dr Jakob van Zyl (Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Cal. Inst. of Technology) ()

13:10	--- Lunch ---
14:00	Annual General Meeting - Dr Irvy (Igle) Gledhill (CSIR) Mr Brian Masara (SAIP) ()