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Research Awards 2016

Dear colleagues

Various NWU staff members were acknowledged for their excellence in research, innovation, community involvement and creativity during 2015 at a gala event in Potchefstroom on Friday, 28 October 2016.

The award recipients had performed excellently in a time of change for the university, and I am especially proud of the large number of younger academics who performed so well. Our researchers make it possible for the NWU to play an important role in producing capacity for South Africa. Above all our research does not only make an impact locally but also internationally.

It is my honour and privilege to congratulate our colleagues on this wonderful achievement. The NWU’s research continues to reach new heights and you may take pride in your hard work and dedication.

To all our staff members - thank you for your dedication. May these achievements encourage and inspire each of us to reach greater heights!

Kind regards

Prof Dan Kgwadi
Vice-chancellor

Prof Melville Saayman, Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, Potchefstroom Campus

Prof Martinette Kruger, Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, Potchefstroom Campus

Unit for Reformational Theology and the Development of the South African Society

# Newly rated researchers - B ratings

• Prof Etienne Barnard, Faculty of Economic Sciences and Information Technology, Vaal Triangle Campus
• Prof John Gouws, Faculty of Arts, Potchefstroom Campus
• Prof Jamshid Moori, Faculty of Agriculture, Science and Technology, Mafikeng Campus
• Prof Kobus Pienaar, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Potchefstroom Campus
• Prof Edward Ueckermann, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Potchefstroom Campus

# Newly rated researchers - C ratings

• Prof James Allison, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Potchefstroom Campus
• Prof Yaw Amoateng, Faculty of Human and Social Sciences, Mafikeng Campus
• Prof Robert Balfour, Faculty of Education Sciences, Potchefstroom Campus
• Prof Tiaan Brink, Faculty of Health Sciences, Potchefstroom Campus
• Prof Susan Coetzee-van Rooy, Faculty of Humanities, Vaal Triangle Campus
• Prof Elda de Waal, Faculty of Education Sciences, Potchefstroom Campus
• Dr Ernst Drewes, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Potchefstroom Campus
• Prof Yvonne du Plessis, Faculty of Commerce and Administration, Mafikeng Campus
• Prof Jaco Gericke, Faculty of Humanities, Vaal Triangle Campus
• Prof Sias Hamman, Faculty of Health Sciences, Potchefstroom Campus
• Prof Hennie Kruger, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Potchefstroom Campus
• Dr Ilani Loubser, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Potchefstroom Campus
• Prof Leonard Maré, Faculty of Theology, Potchefstroom Campus
• Dr Olivier Olela-Otafudu, Faculty of Agriculture, Science and Technology, Mafikeng Campus
• Prof Douglas Olivier, Faculty of Health Sciences, Potchefstroom Campus
• Prof Anita Pienaar, Faculty of Health Sciences, Potchefstroom Campus
• Prof Rialet Pieters, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Potchefstroom Campus
• Prof Christa Rautenbach, Faculty of Law, Potchefstroom Campus
• Prof Francois Retief, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Potchefstroom Campus
• Prof Vera Roos, Faculty of Health Sciences, Potchefstroom Campus
• Prof Rudolph Scutte, Faculty of Health Sciences, Potchefstroom Campus
• Prof Stefan Siebert, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Potchefstroom Campus
• Prof Nicola Smit, Faculty of Law, Potchefstroom Campus
• Prof Peet van der Merwe, Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, Potchefstroom Campus
• Prof Liezl van Dyk, Faculty of Engineering, Potchefstroom Campus
• Prof Koos Vorster, Faculty of Theology, Potchefstroom Campus
• Prof Manie Vosloo, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Potchefstroom Campus
• Prof Frans Waanders, Faculty of Engineering, Potchefstroom Campus
• Prof Che Weldon, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Potchefstroom Campus
• Prof Charl Wolhuter, Faculty of Education Sciences, Potchefstroom Campus
• Prof Connie Zulu, Faculty of Education and Training, Mafikeng Campus

# Newly rated researchers - Y ratings

• Dr Marique Aucamp, Faculty of Health Sciences, Potchefstroom Campus
• Dr Jeannine Baumgartner, Faculty of Health Sciences, Potchefstroom Campus
• Dr Siedine Knobloch-Coetzee, Faculty of Health Sciences, Potchefstroom Campus
• Prof Marco le Roux, Faculty of Engineering, Potchefstroom Campus
• Dr Carina Mels, Faculty of Health Sciences, Potchefstroom Campus
• Prof Sanlie Middelberg, Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, Potchefstroom Campus
• Dr Cornelia Nienaber-Rousseau, Faculty of Health Sciences, Potchefstroom Campus
• Prof Kenny Uren, Faculty of Engineering, Potchefstroom Campus

• Prof Franci Greyling, Faculty of Arts, Potchefstroom Campus
• Prof Piet Koornhof, Faculty of Arts, Potchefstroom Campus

With these awards the NWU acknowledges the innovative projects of staff members who contribute to the effective functioning of the university.

# Award: Commercialisation transaction of the year

Dr Francois Taute, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Potchefstroom Campus

# Award: Most promising new declaration

Dr Francois Taute, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Potchefstroom Campus

# Award: Most innovative contribution to management systems, functioning or performance

These awards are made to any staff member who has made a significant positive impact on the NWU's performance during the past year.

• Ms Christa North, Office of the DVC: Teaching-Learning, Institutional Office
• One Button Studio - Dr Marieta Jansen van Vuuren, Mr Lance Bunt and Ms Elne van Niekerk, Department of Academic Development and Support, Vaal Triangle Campus
• Prof Dawie Malan, Faculty of Health Sciences, Potchefstroom Campus

# Award: Top Inventor and Top Technology Innovator

Dr Paulus Kruger and Mr Barend Visser, Centre for Space Research, Potchefstroom Campus

# Award: Researcher with the most new declarations

Dr Cobus Kriek, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Potchefstroom Campus

# Award: Research unit with the most new declarations

Chemical Resource Beneficiation (Prof Manie Vosloo), Faculty of Natural Sciences, Potchefstroom Campus

# Award: Highest revenue earner of the year

Open Collab, (Ms Martilene Orffer), Information Technology, Institutional Office

# Award: International success

Prof Wilma Viviers and Prof Ludo Cuyvers, TRADE Decision Support Model, Potchefstroom Campus

# Award: Most promising student idea

"Business in a bag" start-up company - Mr Kgaugelo Maripane and Mr Mzwakhe Sifuba, Potchefstroom Campus

# Award: New student business

Mr Dariah de Villiers, Lumegen Laboratories, Potchefstroom Campus

# Award: Exceptional Incubation Project

Dr Danie Meyer, Vaal Local Economic Development WARRIORS, Vaal Triangle Campus

# Award: International recognition

Prof Wilma Viviers, Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, Potchefstroom Campus - holder of the World Trade Organisation Chair

# Award: TIA Leaders in Innovation

• Mr FR Bezuidenhout, Technology Transfer and Innovation Support, Institutional Office
• Mr Lafras Lamont, Potchefstroom Campus
• Ms Ketlareng Polori, Technology Transfer and Innovation Support, Institutional Office

# Award: Innovation Evangelist

Prof Awie Kotze, Faculty of Health Sciences, Potchefstroom Campus

# Vice-chancellor's Medal
These medals are awarded annually to the best master's students in a number if disciplines and are given in recognition of excellent work done.

# S2A3 bronze medal
This award is made to the best master's student in a scientific discipline.