Honours
Food Science Group | ||||
| Name | Surname | Research Topic | Primary Supervisor | Co-supervisor |
| Tayla | Wood | The development of novel products from game meat | Dr P Mukwevho | |
| Tumo | Motala | Protein quality of alkaline fermented marama beans | Prof E Kayitesi | |
| Khwezi | Ngubane | Environmental hygiene management, link food safety | Prof EM Buys | |
| Famous | Sosah | Comparative release of hydroxycinnamates from sorghum bran and cowpea seed coats by saponification and enzyme hydrolysis and its effect on antioxidant capacity | Prof G Duodu | |
| Mia | Burger | Metagenomic analysis of a yoghurt intervention study | Prof E Buys | |
| Jayden Daniel | Saunders | Effects of alkaline fermentation of cowpeas (vigna unguiculata) on their physicochemical characteristics and antioxidant properties. | Prof E Kayitesi | |
| Lara Theresa | Van den berg | Techno-functional properties of whole insect powder | Mr P Mukwevho | |
| Ceaser | Draza | Characterization of physicochemical and functional properties of myofibrillar and stroma protein extracts in edible cricket | Prof MN Emmambux | Dr Y Njowe |
| Margaret | Wamaitha | Physico-chemical characteristics and radical scavenging properties of lactic acid fermented cowpeas(vigna unguiculata) | Prof E Kayitesi | |
| Lenthatile | Motloung | Bio accessibility of phenolic compounds in acid and alkaline cooked-sorghum porridges and their antioxidant properties | Prof G Duodu | |
| Megan | Roberts | The effect of malting on the extractability of phenolic compounds and antioxidant capacity of sorghum and cowpeas | Prof G Duodu | |
| Karabo | Mamome | The effect of saccharomyces boulardii on the micronutrient content of sorghum motoho. | Dr N Mehlomakulu | |
| Pearl | Ntshane | Properties of starch-based films enhanced with bio-based nanofillers – a comparative analysis of nanocellulose and amylose-lipid complex nanomaterials. | Dr M Masanabo | |
| Chante | Mkhabela | The influence of pichia kudriavzevii as a starter culture on bioactive peptides in sorghum ting | Dr N Mehlomakulu | |
| Ngodoo Fiona | Uzer | Screening of probiotic saccharomyces boulardii isolates for in vitro probiotic potential, fermentation performance, and stability in motoho, a traditional sorghum-based beverage | Dr N Mehlomakulu | |
Nutrition Group | ||||
| Amogelang | Moemedi | Food intake in relation to the visual analogue scale for adults | Dr M Hoffman | |
| Mathello Christina | Shai | Exploring nutrient density of complementary foods for infants born prematurely | Dr M Hoffman | |
| Neill | Haywood | Fortification of whole-grain maize meal with red palm oil | Prof R de Kock | |
Master's
Food Science Group | ||||
| Name | Surname | Research Topic | Primary Supervisor | Co-supervisor |
| Anthony | Hobden | The impact of homogenization on probiotic viability in yoghurt | Prof E Buys | |
| Rutendo Rose | Bell | Effect of kluyveromyces marxianus on the generation of bioactive peptides and their potential functional activities in fermented sorghum porridge (motoho) | Dr NN Mehlomakulu | Prof G Duodu And Prof E Kayitesi |
| Lindelwe | Ndlovu | Why eat pork? Effects of food choice motives and product attributes | Prof R de Kock | Prof G du Rand |
| Jessica | Dachs | Effect of freezing pretreatment on the bio-active compounds and health-promoting properties of black garlic | Prof G Duodu | Prof Serem |
| Chrizelda | Visser | Quorum quenching potential of Lactobacillus Rhamnosus and Bifidobacterium animalis against Listeria monocytogenes under simulated gastrointestinal conditions | Prof E Buys | Prof M Thantsha |
| Madonna | Sibanda | The extraction and characterisation of protein from edible insects | Dr P Mukwevho | Prof MN Emmambux |
| Mercy | Jebet | Inhibitory effects of nutraceutical preparation from Bambara groundnut seed coat against starch hydrolysing enzymes | Prof G Duodu | |
| Josiah | Muriuki | Comparison of effects of lactic acid and alkaline fermentation on phenolic compounds, bioactive peptides and antioxidant properties of cowpeas (vigna unguiculata) | Prof E Kayitesi | Dr S Moyo |
| Beatrice Auma | Oyoo | Production, purification and biochemical characterization of microbial proteases in alkaline fermented marama beans (Tylosema esculentum)- for potential application as ruminant meat tenderizers | Prof E Kayitesi | |
| Sonto Rose | Pholoana | The comparative analysis of microwave and infrared drying techniques on the shelf-life extension of sardine fish | Dr P Mukwevho | Prof MN Emmambux |
| Gcinile | Dlamini | Game meat hydrolysates produced through enzymatic hydrolysis and their stability during simulated gastric digestion | Dr P Mukwevho | Prof G Duodu |
| Tshepiso Madira | Masemola | Identification and charecterization on cellulose from lignocellulose biomass | Prof MN Emmambux | Dr M Masanabo |
| Keketso Jonannes | Mabaleka | Effects of ultrasonication treatment on cooking quality, nutrition and health promoting properties of sorghum grains | Prof MN Emmambux | |
| Delroy | Jaravaza | Effects of heat pre-treatment methods on the volatile/semi-volatile flavour metabolites and sensory characteristics of alkaline fermented cowpeas (Vigna unguiculata) | Prof E Kayitesi | |
Nutrition Group | ||||
| Name | Surname | Research Topic | Primary Supervisor | Co-supervisor |
| Tshegofatso Blessing | Papole | Haemoglobin levels in relation to weight status and body composition in female undergraduate students | Dr A Pretorius | Dr Z White |
| Giulia | Damilano | The effect of traditional African foods on the gut microbiome | Dr A Pretorius | Prof NM Emmambux |
| Gabriela | Lourenco | The effect of probiotic yoghurt on c-reactive protein and related gut microbiome in females with obesity | Dr A Pretorius | Prof E Buys |
Clothing Group | ||||
| Name | Surname | Research Topic | Primary Supervisor | Co-supervisor |
| Emmy | Lombard | Exploring product attachment of velskoene among millennial consumers in South Africa | Dr H Taljaard-Swart | Dr B Jacobs |
| Nicole | Hume | The use of bio-materials for innovative fashion | Dr N Sonnenberg | |
| Imaan Sanaa | Patel | Exploring differences in lifestyle orientations across demographic factors of consumers buying second-hand clothing online in South Africa | Dr B Jacobs | Dr H Taljaard-Swaart |
| Ofentse Segodi | Phala | Cultural Heritage and sustainable practices in the South African luxury fashion | Dr N Sonnenberg | |
| Natalie | Pearson | South African consumer value perceptions regarding durable clothing | Dr C Perumal-Moodly | Prof S Donoghue |
| Boitumelo | Montshosi | Clothing and sensory hyperreactivity: the voice of the child | Dr L Diedericks | Dr K van Niekerk |
| Malefa | Hlalele | The influence of the four realms of experience and hedonic shopping motivation on consumers' intention to visit shopping malls for clothing shopping | Dr B Jacobs | Prof S Donoghue |
| Lerato | Serekonyane | Female consumers' perception of and preference for local handcrafted apparel in support of sustainable clothing consumption practices | Dr N Sonnenberg | |
| Megan | du Preez | Influence of culture on vocational training in the textile field | Dr H Taljaard-Swart | Dr B Jacobs and Dr N Sonnenberg |
| Merie | Sutherland | Mapping the clothing task scape: Clothing needs for children with sensory hyperreactivity | Dr L Diedericks | Dr K van Niekerk |
| Rizqah | Mahomed | Sustainability in luxury fashion and the influence of social media thereof | Dr H Taljaard-Swart | |
| Tasmin | Schwar | Exploring the product-related cues that female consumers’ focus on when purchasing activewear online in South Africa: An eye-tracking study | Dr H Taljaard-Sward | Dr N Marx-Pienaar |
Food Management Group | ||||
| Name | Surname | Research Topic | Primary Supervisor | Co-supervisor |
| Lerika | Potgieter | The development of value-added products through culinary innovation using low-graded potatoes | Dr H Fisher | Dr C Muller |
| Matokelo | Nthejane | Consumers' Engagement and satisfaction with pork menu items available in the selected foodservice units available in Gauteng, South Africa | Prof G du Rand | Dr N Marx-Pienaar |
PhD
Food Science Group | ||||
| Name | Surname | Research Topic | Primary Supervisor | Co-supervisor |
| Dinhle | Hlanze | Application of green technologies in the extraction of phenolic-rich nutracueticles from marula waste | Prof KG Duodu | Prof NM Emmambux |
| Manzimase | Sishi-vilakazi | Toward sustainable snacking: the case of palm olein containing salty snacks | Prof HL de Kock | |
| Basirat Arinola | Olaonipekun | High-pressure processing inactivation of bacillus spores in cold-pressed complementary foods is enhanced by acidulation with citric acid. | Prof EM Buys | |
| Daddy | Kgonothi | Properties of Marama bean protein concentrate with added phenolic compound modified by ultrasound and enzyme treatment | Prof NM Emmambux | Prof KG Duodu |
| Charles | Antwi | Enzyme-assisted extrusion cooking of high fibre puffed snacks from whole grain sorghum | Prof MN Emmambux | Dr N Rosa-Sibako |
| Memory | Muhau | Characterisation of amino acids and protein-based aroma and flavour metabolites of alkaline fermented cowpeas | Prof E Kayitesi | Dr S Moyo |
| Janet | Natocho | Hydration and mixing effect on the quality of sorghum dough and sorghum-based noodles | Prof MN Emmambux | |
| Nelson | Mutwa | Bioprospecting for bioactive peptides production in alkaline fermented cowpeas (vigna unguiculata) using bacillus species co-cultures | Prof E Kayitesi | Dr S Moyo |
| Emilie Danielle | Mbock | Role of malting and fermentation in enhancing bioaccessibility of phenolic compounds and phytochemical-related health-promoting properties of sorghum | Prof KG Duodu | Prof MN Emmambux |
| Zomsa | Yako | Anti-diabetic properties of instant sorghum porridge enriched with nano-encapsulated nutraceuticals from Moringa oleifera leaves | Prof KG Duodu | Prof MN Emmambux |
| Ce | Xu | AI meets meat: intelligent solutions for visual quality assessment | Prof HL de Kock | |
| Tlaleo Azael | Marole | Viability and functionality of Bifidobacterium species and Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus in yoghurt | Prof E Buys | Dr T Sibanda |
| Tilana | Graaff | The effect of storage on whole maize kernels prior to milling. | Prof HL de Kock | |
| Lilian | Kafuko | Profiling of bioactive peptides and their health promoting properties in wheat flour fermented with Kluyveromyces Marxianus | Dr N Mehlomakulu | Prof KG Duodu |
| Mphokuhle Bekekile | Ncube | Properties of nanofibres from cowpea and marama bean proteins with kafirin prepared by electrospinning | Prof MN Emmambux | Prof JRN Taylor and Prof SS Ray |
Nutrition Group | ||||
| Name | Surname | Research Topic | Primary Supervisor | Co-supervisor |
| Noella | Semu-Kamwendo | Impact of nutrition-sensitive agriculture on nutrition outcomes among children under five years in Malawi: a case of Kulima and Afikepo projects | Prof KG Duodu | Dr A van Graan |
| Noella | Semu-Kamwendo | Impact of nutrition-sensitive agriculture on nutrition outcomes among children under five years in Malawi: a case of Kulima and Afikepo projects | Prof H C Schönfeldt | Dr N Sayed |
| Malory | Jumat | Development and validation of a South African Dietary polyphenol database | Prof KG Duodu | Dr A van Graan |
Clothing Group | ||||
| Name | Surname | Research Topic | Primary Supervisor | Co-supervisor |
| Zandile | Zamela | Human centered design and product development of modern Xhosa inspired clothing | Dr B Jacobs | Dr H Taljaard-Swart |
| Limpho | Molise | Customers' attitudes towards online shopping for clothing, willingness to engage in customer citizenship behaviour and its impact on word of mouth | Prof S Donoghue | |
Food Management Group | ||||
| Name | Surname | Research Topic | Primary Supervisor | Co-supervisor |
| Marina | Fourie | Exploring consumer education, marketing communication and social responsibility leveraging, as agents of environmentally sustainable food consumption behavioural change, with the use of neuroscience. | Dr N Marx-Pienaar | Dr N Sonnenberg |
| Nadine | du Piesanie | Generation Alpha: Exploring current nutritional concerns in an attempt to foster a healthier future | Dr A Pretorius | Dr N Marx-Pienaar, Dr N Sonnenberg |
| Rochelle Veronica | Van Veijeren | Underlying consumer motives of food grocery procurement using projective techniques | Prof S Donoghue | Dr A Pretorius |
| Zelmari | Coetzee | Food safety Training programs in Restaurants in South Africa | Dr N Marx-Pienaar | Prof G du Rand, Dr B Jacobs |