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Assistant Lecturer
Name: Machaba Letswalo
Location: John Orr Building 7162 Doornfontein Campus
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Contact Details:
Tel: 011 559 6012
Email: letswalom@uj.ac.za
About Mr. Machaba Letswalo
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND:
Qualifications: PhD, University of Johannesburg – Current
(Research study on the effect of anionic group and synthesis and luminescence properties of Zn-SO5-RE3+ doped with different lanthanides for biological images, solar cells and light emitting diode application.
: MSc in Nanoscience (Major inPhysics), University of Johannesburg – 2017
thesis: Effect of partially substitution of anionic on luminescence properties of CaMoO4:Eu3+ for application of solid-state lighting.
: BSc (Honours) Physics, University of Limpopo – 2015
Expertise: Handling of different measuring tools;
: Handling and operation of different measuring instruments;
: In-depth knowledge of Chemistry & Physics-safety regulations;
: Characteristics of the most important basic circuit arrangement;
: Knowledge of different materials science in Computational simulation;
: Excellent knowledge of theory and concept of Physics and Chemistry;
: Sample preparation using Solid-State reaction and Combustion method;
: Setup, realisation and analysis of experiments in all fields of Chemistry & Physics;
: Photoluminescence (PL), UV-VIS, SEM, TEM, XRD, TOF-SIM, Auger Electron spectroscopy, and XPS;
: Handling of chemicals, mixing and separating methods, knowledge of the toxic substance’s regulations;
: Experienced lab technician with expertise in Titration, Steam Distillation, Vacuum Distillation, and Chromatography Methods;
Awards: Best presenter MSc student in Condensed Matter (SAIP 2017)