Interview with Prof Tebogo Mashifana STEMI Conference 2023
Keynote Speaker: Prof Tebogo Mashifana
Tebogo Mashifana PhD, is the Head of the Department of Chemical Engineering Technology, an Associate Professor, and a researcher at the University of Johannesburg (UJ). She holds a Doctoral degree in Engineering, a Master of Business Administration degree, a Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education, and a certificate in Artificial Intelligence for Industry. Prof Mashifana’s research focuses on circular economy approach seeking for solutions to beneficiate solid wastes, wastewater treatment, and resource recovery from waste.
Prof Mashifana has received several awards, including the UJ Vice-Chancellor’s distinguished award for “Promising Young Teacher of the Year”, the National Research Foundation (NRF) award for “Research Excellence Award for Early Career / Emerging Researchers” and many other top position awards.
She is a founding member of Dr Tebogo Mashifana & Partners Foundation, a Non-Profit organization focusing on community upliftment projects and youth empowerment. She devotes her time to mentoring and encouraging young girls and women to pursue careers in STEM and empowering them through skill transfer and human capacity development.