Chemical Technology May 2016

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SAIChE IChemE-Gauteng Members Group News

In 2015, the SAIChE IChemE Gauteng Members group awarded prizes to students at the University of the Witwatersrand School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering’s Final Year Oral Presentation Day. Forty eight chemical engineering presentations were exam- ined and the winners were based on the highest marks averaged from both internal and external examiners. The prizes were awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the category of “Best Chemical Engineering Oral Presen- tation”. The prizes were presented to the students by Dr Lizelle van Dyk (pictured), Senior Lecturer at Wits University, treasurer of SAIChE IChemE council and 2015 chairperson of the SAIChE IChemE Gauteng Members group. Congratulations to all of the students!

Chapola Masetlwa and Oupa Nhambe, super- vised by Dr Ezekiel Madigoe. (First Prize for their presentation titled “Water and sanitation chal- lenge: Home water treatment innovations”)

Bongi Mofomate (pictured), and Thabang Selota supervised by Dr Kevin Harding. (Sec- ond Prize for their presentation titled “Water footprint of the Richard Ward Building”)

Ramokone Mathipa and Matsobane Mawasha, supervised by Prof Herman Potgieter (Third Prize for their presentation titled “A comparison of the efficiency of defluoradation between TiO 2 and fly ash”)

IChemE Chief Executive to step down in July Dr David Brown, Chief Execu- tive of the Institution of Chemi- cal Engineers (IChemE), has announced that he will be step- ping down from his role at the organisation on 15 July 2016. A search for his successor has been initiated. During David’s tenure, and effective advocate for science and engineering, and for high standards of profes- sionalism. His innovations such as the Corporate Partner scheme, the appointment of Senior Ambassadors to represent IChemE around the world and the creation of new special interest groups have strengthened our community, with success reflected in global growth and the formation of new member groups from Calgary and Trinidad to New Zealand. Chemical engineers, and the businesses that rely on them, owe David their gratitude and appreciation.” David Brown said: “IChemE IChemE has grown by some 75 % in membership, evolving from a UK-centred organisa- tion into a genuinely global professional community, and established its position as one of the most ambitious and in- novative professional organisa- tions of its kind. IChemE’s Council has rec- ognised Brown’s work, stat- ing: “David’s drive, vision and energy have transformed the IChemE organisation and earned him respect across the chemical engineering commu- nity nationally and internation- ally. He has been an articulate is embarking on a further pro- gramme of change which will take several years. After nine fulfilling years at the helm, sup- ported by a great team of staff and countless volunteers from among our members, I want to

SAIChE COUNCIL MEMBERS President – D van Vuuren Imm. Past President – AB Hlatshwayo Chair Gauteng /Honorary Treasurer – L van Dyk Vice President – CM Sheridan Vice President – D Ramjugernath EXCO Council – JJ Scholtz EXCO Council – EM Obwaka Council member – KG Harding Council member – Z Harber Council member – BK Ferreira Council member – M Low Council member– J Potgieter Council member (co-opted) NN Coni Council member (co-opted) MD Heydenrych Chair KZN – S Mazibuko Chair W/Cape – HK Mazema

Dr David Brown

give a new CEO the opportu- nity to shape and lead that programme and take IChemE through towards its centenary in 2022.” He will continue to be active on behalf of science and engineering and of the chemistry-based industries, and to encourage students and young people to aspire to engineering success. For more information contact: Tara Wilson, PR and communi- cations manager, IChemE, tel: +44 (0) 1788 534454 or email: twilson@icheme.org

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tel: +27 11 704 5915; fax: (0) 86 672 9430; email: saiche@mweb.co.za; saiche@icheme.org website: www.saiche.co.za

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Chemical Technology • May 2016