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. Andre Venter (NMMU) Prof. Makaiko Chithambo (Rhodes University) (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. Makaiko Chithambo (Rhodes University) Prof. Andre Venter (NMMU) (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. Makaiko Chithambo (Rhodes University) Prof. Andre Venter (NMMU) (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. Makaiko Chithambo (Rhodes University) Prof. Andre Venter (NMMU) (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 -Prof. Michael Kosch (SANSA) Dr Zolile Mtumela (South African National Space Agency (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 -Prof. Kristian Müller-Nedebock (University of Stellenbosch) Dr Simon Mullins (iThemba LABS (Gauteng)) Prof. Erich Rohwer (University of Stellenbosch) Dr Christian Engelbrecht (University of Johannesburg) Dr Sam Ramaila (University of Johannesburg) Prof. Ernest van Dyk (NMMU) (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. Andre Venter (NMMU) Prof. Makaiko Chithambo (Rhodes University) (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 - Mr Brian Masara (SAIP) Dr Irvy (Igle) Gledhill (CSIR) ()