Chemical Technology September 2016

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Safripol supports polymer research at the University of Pretoria

efforts at the Institute of Applied Materials.’ The Dean of the Faculty, Prof Sunil Maharaj, indicated that it is a great mile- stone in the 60 years of engineering educa- tion at UP. He said that such a generous investment, partner- ship and support from Safripol will make a

sion technology. Dr Collin is a renowned manufacturer of laboratory polymer pro- cessing equipment. These ʻ state-of-the-art ’ machines will enable students to transform the research they have done on paper into practical innovations. The Department is therefore very grateful for this valuable addition to their polymer processing and converting laboratory. Prof Focke has expressed his sincere appreciation for Safripol’s support of polymer-based training and research at the University of Pretoria. He said: ‘In these times of economic difficulty, it is very tough to secure the funding necessary to procure such large-capital equipment. This dona- tion provides technology that will improve the pace and accuracy of current research postgraduate teaching; Performing as- signed departmental duties; Producing continuous research outputs in a produc- tive manner; Expanding existing/initiating new research programmes, and raising and managing additional funding from national and international funding agen- cies and industry to support the activities of the relevant focus group. Minimum requirements are as follows: Senior Lecturer: • A BEng/BSc(Eng) degree in Chemical Engineering from a university of which the undergraduate programme is recognised by the Washington Accord or is recognised by ECSA to be substantially equivalent; • A PhD degree with specialisation in one of the stated focus areas of the Department;

Safripol donated a Dr Collin laboratory cast film line and a Dr Collin laboratory blown film line to the Institute of Applied Materials in the Department of Chemical Engineering of Faculty of Engineering, Built Environ- ment and Information Technology. Safripol is a major South African manufacturer of polymers and supplies polypropylene and high-density polyethylene to the converting industry for themanufacture of a wide range of packaging and industrial end products. Prof Walter Focke, Head of the Institute of Applied Materials and well known for his applied research in the fight against malaria, is proud to partner with Safripol. These machines will be used for research projects on polymers and nanotechnology, and to train students in polymer conver-

Prof Walter Focke, Head of the Institute of Applied Materials at UP.

distinct contribution to the Faculty’s goals of enhancing its internationally competi- tive research, teaching and learning while contributing to the economic impact that industry has in these challenging times.

The University of Pretoria invites applications for two vacancies FACULTY OF ENGINEERING, BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

• A proven research record supported by publications in peer reviewed journals; • Registration or eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer (PrEng.); • Industrial or consulting experience in the stated area. Associate Professor (Same as for Senior Lecturer, plus): • Evidence of Supervision of postgraduate Master’s and Doctoral students and gradu- ated Masters and/or PhD candidates. Professor (Same as for Associate Professor, plus): • Established international recognition as a researcher. CLOSING DATE: 30 September 2016 ENQUIRIES: Prof P L de Vaal, on tel: +27 12 420 2475

SENIOR LECTURER / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR / PROFESSOR (TWO POSTS)

Expertise and experience are sought in the fields of Water Utilisation and Environmen- tal Engineering (one position), and another position in one of Advanced and Applied Materials, Bioprocessing and Bio-reaction Engineering, or Process Design, Modelling, Control and Optimisation. Both positions will be closely associ- ated with multidisciplinary research re- lated to Renewable Energy Systems. The positions may range from Senior Lecturer to Professor, depending on the qualifica- tions and background of the candidates. Specific responsibilities will include, amongst others: Undergraduate and

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