Student projects
Student Name | Project Title | Supervisor Co-supervisor |
Harmie Gounden | Investigation of Pc5 ULF Oscillations during quiet geomagnetic conditions. | Dr Zolile Mtumela |
Aviwe Mchithakali | Relationship between Extreme heat and Lightning. | Dr Olakumle Ogunjobi |
Lutho Sola | Searching for brown Dwarfs using observatory tool | Dr Khadija |
Ayasanda Ncipha | Low Earth Orbit Space Debris-Source, Tracking, Removal and Long-term implifications. | Dr Paulene Govender Prof Venkataraman Sivakumar |
Angelique Cooke | Searching for Parity Vioalation in the Planck Data | Prof Kavilan Moodley Prof Martin Bucher |
Siyabonga Zungu | Study of Latitude Dependence of Geomagnetic activity | Dr Zolile Mtumela |
Sphelele Ncibilika | Investigation into the correlation between SuperDARN CPCP (Cross Pollar Cap Potential) and the PC index. | Dr Judy Stephenson |
Student Name | Project Title | Supervisor Co-supervisor |
Johannes Mphaka | Investigating the Coma Cluster of Galaxies using Virtual Observatory Tools | Khadija EL Bouchefry |
Tankiso H. Moso | Development of Autonomous Low-Frequency Interferometer Stations | Dr Cynthia Chiang |
Dlamini Mbali | Study the Relationship between Substorm and Geomagnetic Storm Events | Dr Zolile Mtumela Dr Rendani Nndanganeni |
Nondumiso Khumalo | Cross Correlation between the Sunyaev-Zeldovich Effect with the Peculiar Velocity Field | Prof Yin-Zhe Ma |
Annarien Bester | The Study of Geomagnetic Field Secular Variation in South Africa between 2005 and 2016 using Ground-based Data recorded at Hermanus and Hartebeesthoek Magnetic Observatories | Mr Emmanuel Nahayo Dr Zolile Mtumela |
Moinudeen Mohamed | Using Chandra to study a merging galaxy cluster | Dr Matt Hilton |
Mziyanda Mngqibisa | Exploring Cosmic Constraints with HIRAX and the CMB | Prof Jonathan Sievers Dr Devin Crichton |
Salma Khan | Using the Heppner Maynard Boundary as a Proxy for the R1 Auroral Oval | Dr Judy Stephenson |
Kathleen Sellick | The Study of the Radio Pulsar Magnetosphere | Dr Matt Hilton |
Terricia Govender | The Gravitational Collapse of Spherically Symmetric Stars | Dr Rituparno Goswami |
Austine Acro Gumba | Development of Radio Astronomy Receiver Design and Commissioning | Dr Cynthia Chiang |
Nivek Ghazi | Exploring Cosmic Dawn from the Sub-Antarctic with PRIZM | Dr Cynthia Chiang |
Njabulo Mbanjwa | Investigation into Sources of Pc5 Pulsations during Quiet Geomagnetic Conditions | Dr Zolile Mtumela |
Bernard Mmame | Investigation of ULF Pulsations during TRINNI Events | Prof Dave Walker and Dr Zolie Mtumela |
Phumlani Nkuthalo Phakathi | Studying Galaxy clusters with the CMB Radiation using the Sunyaev-Zel’dovich (SZ) effect | Dr Yin-Zhe Ma |
Student Name | Project Tittle | Supervisor Co-supervisor |
Abu-Bakr Essop | Modelling and Forecasting of Geomagnetically Induced Currents and their Effects on the Terrestrial Environment and Infrastructure | Dr Stefan Lotz |
Salma Khan | Mesospheric Temperature Inversions | Prof Sivakumar Venkataraman |
Sanele Lionel Khanyile | Interpolation of Surface Impendance for GIC Calculation | Pierre Cilliers and Dr Zolile Mtumela |
Kathleen Sellick | Hunting for Exoplanets with Kepler | Dr Matt Hilton |
Terricia Govender | General Relativity | Dr Rituparno Goswami |
Chaka Mofokeng | Machine Learning in Multi-Wavelength Galaxy/AGN Evolution | |
Aadila Moola | Field of Astrophysics and Cosmology | Prof Jonathan Sievers |
Manika Mala Moodliar | A Radio Survey of ACT Galaxy Clusters | Prof Kavilan Moodley and Dr Kenda Knowles |
Austine Acro Gumba | Integration and Characterisation of HIRAX Receivers | Dr Cynthia Chiang |
Nivek Ghazi | Cosmology with Redshifter 21cm observations | Dr Cynthia Chiang |
Njabulo Mbanjwa | Investigation of the Presence of Pc5oscillations during TRINNI Events | Dr Zolile Mtumela and Dr Judy Stephenson |
Bernard Mmame | Investigation of ULF Pulsations during TRINNI Events | Dr Judy Stephenson, Prof Dave Walker and Dr Zolile Mtumela |
Adila Wamisho Tire | The Study of the Effects of Geomagnetic Extreme Events in the Middle Atmosphere using SuperDARN Radar and Space-Borne Satellite | Prof Sivakumar Venkataraman, Dr Olakunle Ogunjobi |
Student Name | Project Tittle | Supervisor |
Bernard Mmame (Honours) | SuperDARN Convection Map Interpretation using The Online Tsyganenko Model | Dr Judy Stephenson |
Simon Pendapala Mulokoshi (Honours) | Studying the Shape of Dark Matter Halo with Kinetic Sunyaev-Zeldovich Effect | Dr Yinzhe Ma |
Adila Wamisho Tire (Masters) | The Study of the Effects of Geomagnetic Extreme Events in the middle Atmosphere using SuperDARN Radar and Space-Borne Satellite | Dr Olakunle Ogunjobi |
Student Profiles
Masters Students
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Adila Wamisho Tire
Adila Wamisho Tire from Ethiopia is a MSc student working under the supervision of Prof. Sivakumar Venkataraman and Dr Olakunle Ogunjobi under the NASSP UKZN node. He is currently in the second year of the Masters degree programme. His research project is based on the study of the Effects of Geomagnetic Extreme Events in the middle Atmosphere using SuperDARN Radar and Space-borne Satellite. His main research interest is on space weather.

Asabele Sabelo
Asabele Sabelo holds a BSc Honours in Physics which he completed at UKZN under NASSP.

Aviwe Mchithakali
Aviwe Mchithakali holds an Honours in Physics which he completed in the UKZN. He is currently pursuing his Masters degree and he is on his 2nd year under the NASSP at the UKZN node. His research title is based on “Determining the response of southern hemisphere SuperDARN convection maps to the southward turning of the Interplanetary Magnetic Field”, under the supervision of Dr. Judy Stephenson and Dr. Zolile Mtumela.

Banele Mthembu
Banele Mthembu holds a BSc Honours in Physics which he completed at UKZN under NASSP.

Bernard Mmame
Bernard Mmame holds a BSc Hons degree in Physics (NASSP). He is in his final year of the Masters degree Programme under the NASSP UKZN node. His research project is based on the investigation of ULF pulsations during TRINNI events under the supervision of Dr Judy Stephenson and co-supervisors Prof Dave Walker and Dr Zolile Mtumela

Damien Cole Ragavan
Damien Cole Ragavan holds a BSc Applied Mathematics & Physics (ARC, UKZN), BSc Honours Physics (NASSP), which he completed at UKZN Westville Campus. He is currently pursuing his Master’s second year under NASSP at the UKZN node. His research project is in the field of Astrophysics, and the research title is “The Evolution of Galaxies in Sunyaev-Zel’dovich Selected Galaxy Clusters”, under the supervision of Prof. Matt Hilton, from the institution: ARC, UKZN. Damien Ragavan’s motto is "Ad Astra Per Aspera" which is Latin for "a rough road leads to the stars".

Dlamini Mbali
Dlamini Mbali holds a BSc in Mathematics and Physics from the University of Zululand. She is now pursuing MSc in Physics under NASSP at the UKZN node. Her research project is supervised by Dr Judy Stephenson and Prof Michael Kosch. Her future interest is to do space weather-based research. Her research interest is the Investigation between sky noise attenuation of the Sanae SuperDARN radar and solar activity.

Harmeshan Gounden
Harmeshan Gounden holds a BSc Honours in Physics, which he completed at the University of KwaZulu Natal in 2019. He is currently pursuing his Masters under the NASSP at the UKZN node. His research topic is based on “Observations of medium-scale travelling ionospheric disturbances (MSTIDs) by the SANAE Super Darn radar for 2013”, under the supervision of Dr. J Stephenson.

Isibabale Qhoboshiyane
Isibabale Qhoboshiyane completed his BSc Honours in physics degree at University of KwaZulu-Natal, before that, he obtained his BSc Bachelor’s degree in two majors: Applied mathematics and Physics from the University of Fort Hare. He is currently pursuing his Master’s, first year under NASSP at the UKZN node. His research title is “Development and prototyping of HIRAX housekeeping and monitoring systems”, under the supervision of Prof Kavilan Moodley and Dr V. Mugundhan.

Kathleen Sellick
Kathleen Sellick holds a BSc Honours degree in Physics(NASSP). She is currently pursuing her first year MSc degree in Maths under the supervision of Prof Subharthi Ray and her research title is "The Study of the Radio Pulsar Magnetosphere"

Lehlogonolo Phasha
Lehlogonolo Phasha holds a BSc Honours Physics (NASSP) which he completed in 2022 at the UKZN-NASSP. He is currently pursuing his first year Masters under the NASSP at the UKZN node. His research topic is based on “Statistical analysis of ground level enhancement(GLE) and Forbush Decrease (FD) using neutron monitor data covering solar cycle 23 and 24”, under the supervision of Dr Rendani Nndanganeni, and the co-supervised by Prof Sivakumar Venkataraman and Dr Mpho Tshisaphungo.

Michael Hlongwane
Michael Hlongwane holds a BSc Applied mathematics and physics, which he completed at the University of Zulu Land, and BSc Honours in Physics, which he completed at the University of Kwazulu-Natal. He is currently pursuing his second year Masters under the NASSP at the UKZN node. his research topic is based on “Lidar studies of the troposphere, aerosols, and clouds over Durban”, under the supervision of Prof. Sivakumar Venkataraman.

Moinudeen Mohamed
Moinudeen Mohamed holds a BSc in Physics and Applied Maths from UKZN. He is currently pursuing a Master degree under the NASSP UKZN node. His research projects is supervised by Prof Matt Hilton and Dr Kenda Knowles.

Mziyanda Mngqibisa
Mziyanda Mngqibisa obtained his BSc Physical Science degree at the University of Western Cape. He is currently pursuing a MSc degree in Applied Mathematics under NASSP at UKZN node. His interest is to explore the cross correlation between the CMB and the 21 cm emission line. His research projects is supervised by Prof M Hilton, Dr Devin and Dr Knowles.

Nivek Ghazi
Nivek Ghazi has a BSc Honours degree in Physics(NASSP). He is currently pursuing his MSc degree in Maths under the supervision of Dr Cynthia Chiang. His research title is "Exploring Cosmic Dawn from the Sub-Antarctic with PRIZM"

Njabulo Mbanjwa
Njabulo Mbanjwa holds a BSc Honours degree in Physics(NASSP). He is currently pursuing his first year MSc degree in Physics under the supervision of Prof A D M Walker , Dr Z Mtumela and Dr Judy Stephenson and his research title is "Investigation into Sources of Pc5 Pulsations during Quiet Geomagnetic Conditions

Nomathemba Khumalo
Nomathemba Khumalo holds a BSc Computer Science and Physics, which she completed at the University of Zululand. She is currently pursuing her first year of Master’s degree under NASSP at the UKZN node. Her research title is “Constraining the Global History of Reionization” under the supervision of Dr Sultan.

Nondumiso Khumalo
Nondumiso Khumalo holds a BSc Honours degree which she completed at UKZN Westville Campus (NASSP). She is currently pursuing her Masters degree under NASSP UKZN node. Her research project is based on "Tracing star formation in groups and filaments around a young active galaxy cluster at z~1.46", under the supervision of Prof. Matt Hilton.

Phakamile Sosibo
Phakamile Sosibo holds a BSc Honors Physics, which she completed at the University of KwaZulul at the Westville campus. She is currently pursuing her first year of Master’s degree under NASSP at the UKZN node. Her research title is “Groundscatter Statistics Over Antarctica” under the supervision of Prof. Michael Kosch, and co-supervised by Dr Judy Stephenson.

Phumlani N Phakathi
Phumlani Nkuthalo Phakathi holds a BSc Hons degree in Physics (NASSP). He is in his final year of the Masters degree Programme under the NASSP UKZN node. His research project is based on studying Galaxy clusters with the CMB Radiation using the Sunyaev-Zel'dovich (SZ) effect, under the supervision of Dr Yin-Zhe Ma.

Praisegod Tutu Ndlovu
Praisegod Tutu Ndlovu holds a BSc Honours Physics (NASSP), which he completed at UKZN Westville Campus. He is currently pursuing his first year of Master’s degree under NASSP at the UKZN node. His research title is “A Multiwavelength Study of X-ray Binary Stars” under the supervision of Dr Itumeleng Monageng (SAAO), and Co-supervisor Prof. Matt Hilton (UKZN).

Sakhile Zungu
Sakhile Zungu holds a BSc Honours (Physics), which he completed at the University of KwaZulu-Natal in Westville campus. He is currently pursuing his first year of Master’s degree under NASSP at the UKZN node. His research title is based on “The Nature of Compact Sources Detected by the Atacama Cosmology Telescope”, under the supervision of Prof. Matt Hilton.

Salma Khan
Salma Khan holds a BSc Honours degree in Physics (NASSP). She is currently pursuing her first year MSc degree in Physics under the supervision of Dr Judy Stephenson. Her research title is "Using the Heppner Maynard Boundary as a Proxy for the R1 Auroral Oval".

Siphumelele Ndlovu
Siphumelele Ndlovu holds a BSc Honours in Physics which she completed at UKZN under NASSP.

Siyanda Wellington Hlathi
Siyanda Wellington Hlathi holds a Bachelor’s degree which he completed at the University of Free State; and Honours Degree in Physics which he completed under NASSP at the UKZN node. He is currently pursuing his first year of Masters Degree. His research topic is based on investigation of Near Range Echoes (NREs) in SANAE SuperDARN radar data, under the supervision of Dr. Judy A. E. Stephenson and Prof. M.J. Kosch.

Tahsvir Sithapersad
Tahsvir Sithapersad holds a BSc Honours Physics (NASSP), which he completed at UKZN Westville Campus. He is currently pursuing his Masters degree under NASSP at the UKZN node. His research project title is “Probing dark matter with 21cm observations”, under the supervision of Prof. Yin-zhe Ma.

Terricia Govender
Terricia Govender holds a BSc Honours degree in Physics(NASSP). She is currently pursuing her first year MSc degree in Maths under the supervision of Dr Goswami and her research title is "The Gravitational Collapse of Spherically Symmetric Stars" in relation to General Relativity.

Tsepo Sekhoasha
Tsepo Sekhoasha holds a BSc Mathematics and Physics which he completed in 2020, and the BSc Honours Physics (NASSP) which he completed in 2021 at the UKZN-NASSP. He is currently pursuing his 1st year Masters under the NASSP at the UKZN node. His research topic is based on “Development of a pointing offset measurement system for the prototype HIRAX dish”, under the supervision of Prof Kavilan Moodley and Co-supervised by Dr. V. Mugundhan.
Honours Students
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Aadila Moola
Aadila Moola completed her BSc with majors in Physics and Applied Mathematics at UKZN-Westville in 2016. She is now pursuing BSc Honours Physics (NASSP) under the NASSP UKZN node. Her research project is in the field of Astrophysics and Cosmology

Aavishkar Madhunlall
Aavishkar Madhunlall completed his BSc at the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal

Abu-Bakr Essop
Abu-Bakr Essop holds a BSc in Pure Mathematics and Physics, his alma mater being the UKZN- Pietermaritzburg Campus.Currently he is pursuing BSc Honours Physics (NASSP) at UKZN-Westville, with research interests in the modelling and forecasting of Geomagnetically Induced Currents and their effects on the terrestrial environment and infrastructure under the supervision of Dr Stefan Lotz from the South African National Space Agency.

Angelique Cooke
Angelique Cooke holds a BSc in Astronomy and Physics from UKZN. She is currently pursuing a BSc Honours in Physics under NASSP UKZN node. Her project title is 'Searching for Parity Violation in the Planck Data' under the supervision of Prof Kavilan Moodley.
She is interested in Astrophysics, more specifically the Dawn of the Universe. She is also open to growing her knowledge in Space Science.

Annarien Bester
Annarien Bester completed her BSc degree (2017) with Astronomy and Physics as her majors, at UKZN. She is currently pursuing her BSc Honours in Physics under NASSP at the UKZN node. Her honours research project is in space science and the title of her project is ” The Study of Geomagnetic Field Secular Variation in South Africa between 2005 and 2016 using Ground-based Data recorded at Hermanus and Hartebeesthoek Magnetic Observatories”. Her supervisors are Mr Emmanuel Nahayo (SANSA) and Dr Zolile Mtumela (UKZN). Annarien is interested in Astrophysics, but at the same time wants to expand her knowledge in Space Science. She is interested in doing observational research and being able to work and solve problems on site at telescopes.

Asabele Sabelo
Asabele Sabelo holds a Degree in Applied Mathematics and Physics. He is currently pursuing his Honours Degree under NASSP at UKZN node, Westville campus. His research topic is based on “Morphological Classification of Galaxies Using the Concentration Index” under the supervision of Dr Khadija El Bouchefry.
Austine Acro Gumba
Austine Acro Gumba from Kenya holds a Btech degree in Electronic Engineering from Durban University of Technology. He is currently pursuing BSc Honours Physics (NASSP) under the NASSP UKZN node. His research project is on Integration and Characterisation of HIRAX Receivers under the supervision of Dr Cynthia Chiang. His interest is to do Data analysis.

Aviwe Mchithakali
Aviwe Mchithakali completed his BSc degree in Applied Mathematics and Physics from the University of Fort Hare. He is currently pursuing his BSc Honours in Physics (NASSP) under the UKZN node. His project title is 'Study of TRINNI events' under the supervision of Dr Zolile Mtumela

Ayasanda Ncipha
Ayasanda Ncipha holds BSc degree in Physics and Mathematics from University of Fort Hare. He is currently pursuing an Honours degree under NASSP UKZN node. His project title is 'Low Earth Orbit Space Debris-Source, Tracking, Removal' under the supervision of Dr. Paulene Govender.

Banele Mthembu
Banele Mthembu holds a BSc in Mathematics, Physics and Computer science Degree which he completed at University of Fort Hare in 2021. He is currently pursuing his BSc Honours Physics under NASSP-UKZN node. His research topic is based on "Hunting for Giant Radio Galaxies in SUMSS", under the supervision of Dr. Khadija EL Bouchefry.

Bernard Mmame
Bernard Mmame from Malawi holds a BSc in Physics and Maths from University of Malawi. He is currently pursuing a honours degree under the NASSP UKZN node. He is working on the SuperDARN Convection Map Interpretation using The Online Tsyganenko Model as his research project under the supervision of Dr Judy Stephenson. His research interest is to study the magnetic reconnection due to the interaction of the charged particles from the solar wind and the Earth's magnetic field

Chaka Mofokeng
Chaka Mofokeng holds a BSc in Astrophysics and Physics from University of the Free State. He is currently pursuing BSc Honours Physics (NASSP) under the NASSP UKZN node. His current research project is Machine Learning in Multi-Wavelength Galaxy/AGN Evolution. His future interest is to do research in Astroinformatics and Astrostatistics, focusing on Machine Learning.

Damien Ragavan
Damien Cole Ragavan holds a BSc degree in Applied Mathematics and Physics from UKZN. He is currently pursuing an Honours degree under NASSP UKZN node.

Dhersan Pillay
Dhersan Pillay holds a BSc M Stream with majors in astronomy and mathematics, which he completed at the University Of KwaZulu Natal, Westville campus. He is currently pursuing his Honours degree in Astrophysics. His research topic is based on “Galaxy morphologies analysis using virtual observatory tools” under the supervision of Dr Khadija El Bouchefry.

Dlamini Mbali
Dlamini Mbali holds a BSc in Mathematics and Physics from the University of Zululand. She is now pursuing BSc Honours in Physics under NASSP at UKZN node. Her research project is the "Study the Relationship between Substorm and Geomagnetic Storm Events" under the supervision of Dr Zolile Mtumela(UKZN) and Dr Rendani Nndanganeni(SANSA). Her future interest is to do space weather based research.

Harmeshan Gounden
Harmeshan Gounden currently holds a BSc degree in Applied Mathematics and Physics. He is currently pursuing an honours degree under NASSP UKZN node. His project title is 'Investigation of Pc5 ULF Oscillations during quiet geomagnetic conditions' under the supervision of Dr. Zolile Mtumela.

Isibabale Qhoboshiyane
Isibabale Qhoboshiyane completed his undergraduate qualification at the University of Fort Hare. He is currently pursuing his Honours degree in Astrophysics under NASSP under the UKZN node.

Johannes Mphaka
Johannes Mphaka holds BSc degree in Physics and Chemistry from the University of Limpopo. He is currently pursuing a honours degree under NASSP UKZN Node. His research is on Investigating the Coma Cluster of Galaxies using Virtual Observatory Tools under the supervision of Khadija EL Bouchefry. His research interest is both in the field of astrophysics and space science.

Kathleen Sellick
Kathleen Sellick holds a BSc with majors in applied Maths and Physics from UKZN Westville. She is currently pursuing BSc Honours Physics (NASSP) under the NASSP UKZN node. Her research project is Hunting for exoplanets with Kepler under the supervision of Dr Matt Hilton. Her research interest is in Astrophysics and Cosmology.

Khethiwe Cele
Khethiwe Cele holds a BSc. in Physics, which she completed at UKZN Pietermaritzburg campus. She is currently pursuing her Honours degree under NASSP at UKZN node. Her research topic is based on “Diffuse radio emission in cluster RXC J1314 with MeerKAT” under the supervision of Dr. Matthew Hilton, and co supervised by Sinenhlanhla Precious Sikhosana.

Lehlogonolo Phasha
Lehlogonolo Phasha holds a BSc Physical and Mineral which he majored in Physics and Chemistry, completed in the University of Limpopo. He is currently pursuing his BSc Honours Physics under NASSP at the UKZN node. His research topic is based on “The study of lockdown effect due to COVID-19 on Aerosol optical depth over selected metropolitan cities in South Africa, using space-borne observation”, under the supervision of Prof Sivakumar Venkantaraman and Dr Mahesh Bade.

Lutho Sola
Lutho Sola holds a BSc in Computer Sciences and Physics. He is currently pursuing an honours degree in space sciences and astrophysics under NASSP UKZN node. His project title is 'Searching for brown dwarfs using the Virtual Observatory tools' under the Supervision of Dr Khadija.
He is interested in accumulating more computational and analysis skill set and apply machine learning algorithms on my work.

Manika Mala Moodliar
Manika Mala Moodliar is pursuing BSc Honours Physics (NASSP) under the NASSP UKZN node. Her research project is A Radio Survey of ACT Galaxy Clusters under the supervision of Dr Kenda Knowles and Prof Kavilan Moodley.

Michael Hlongwane
Michael Hlongwane holds a BSc degree in Applied mathematics and Physics from University of Zululand. He is currently pursuing an honours degree under the NASSP UKZN node. Michael is interested in cosmology.

Moinudeen Mohamed
Moinudeen Mohamed holds a BSc in Physics and Applied Maths from UKZN. He is currently pursuing a honours degree under the NASSP UKZN node. His research project is " Using Chandra to study a merging galaxy cluster under the supervision of Dr Matt Hilton. He is interested in Relativity and Cosmology.

Mpho Mpongoshe
Mpho Mpongoshe holds a BSc degree in Physics and Geology from the University of Fort Hare. He is currently pursuing an honours in Astrophysics in NASSP UKZN node.

Mziyanda Mngqibisa
Mziyanda Mngqibisa obtained his BSc Physical Science degree at the University of Western Cape. He is currently pursuing a BSc Honours degree in Physics under NASSP at UKZN node. His research project is “Exploring Cosmic Constraints with HIRAX and the CMB” under the supervision of Prof Jonathan Sievers and Dr Devin Crichton. His interest is to explore the cross correlation between the CMB and the 21 cm emission line.

Nomathemba Khumalo
Nomathemba Khumalo holds a BSc degree in Physics and Computer Sciences from the university of Zululand. She is currently pursuing an honours degree under NASSP UKZN node. She is interested in Astrophysics, Cosmology and space science.

Nondumiso Khumalo
Nondumiso Khumalo completed her BSc degree in Applied Mathematics and Physics at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. She is currently pursuing her Honours degree in Physics under NASSP at the UKZN node. Her honours project is the "Cross Correlation between the Sunyaev-Zeldovich Effect with the Peculiar Velocity Field" under the supervision of Prof Yin-Zhe Ma. She is interested in studying the CMB and how these ripples trace back to the beginning of the Universe. She is also interested to expand her knowledge beyond astrophysics in learning more about Space Science

Nivek Ghazi
Nivek Ghazi is pursuing BSc Honours Physics (NASSP) under the NASSP UKZN node. His research project is Cosmology with Redshifter 21cm observations under the supervision of Dr Cynthia Chiang.

Njabulo Mbanjwa
Njabulo Mbanjwa holds a BSc in Applied Mathematics and Physics at UKZN-Pietermarizburg. He is currently pursuing BSc Honours Physics (NASSP) under the NASSP UKZN node. He is working on an investigation of the presence of Pc5oscillations during TRINNI events as his research project under the supervision of Dr Zolile Mtumela and Dr Judy Stephenson as co-supervisor. His interest is to do research in Space weather.

Phakamile Sosibo
Phakamile Sosibo holds a BSc Computer Science and Physics from the University of Zululand. She is currently pursuing an honours degree under NASSP UKZN node.

Praisegod Ndlovu
Praisegod Ndlovu holds a BSc in Applied Mathematics and Physics at UKZN . He is currently pursuing an honours degree in Physics under NASSP UKZN node.
His research project is "A Radio Survey of ACT Galaxy Clusters" under the supervision of Prof Kavilan Moodley and Dr Kenda Knowles.

Sakhile Zungu
Sakhile Marcus Zungu completed his BSc Computer Science and Physics degree at the University of Zululand. He is currently pursuing a BSc Honours in Physics under NASSP at the University of KwaZulu Natal. His interests are in Astrophysics, Space Science, Cosmology and Scientific Computing. He would like to learn more about his interests and most especially extensively learn about the applications of computing in astrophysical research and what innovations breed from that.

Salma Khan
Salma Khan is pursuing BSc Honours Physics (NASSP) under the NASSP UKZN node. Her research project is on Mesospheric Temperature Inversions under the supervision of Prof Sivakumar Venkataraman.

Sandisiwe Bangani
Sandisiwe Bangani completed his undergraduate qualification at the University of Fort Hare. He is currently pursuing his Honours degree under NASSP under the UKZN node.

Sanele Lionel Khanyile
Sanele Lionel Khanyile from UKZN-Pietermaritzburg joined NASSP in 2016 under the Post Graduate Bridging Program (UCT). He is now enrolled in the NASSP Honours Program at the UKZN node. His current research project is Interpolation of Surface Impendance for GIC Calculation under the supervision of Dr Pierre Cilliers from SANSA and co-supervision of Dr Zolile Mtumela from UKZN.

Simon Pendapala Mulokoshi
Simon Pendapala Mulokoshi is a Bachelor of Science degree holder under the UKZN NASSP node. He obtained a BSc honours degree (Physics and Geology) from the University of Namibia. His current research project is about Studying the Shape of Dark Matter Halo with Kinetic Sunyaev-Zeldovich Effect under the supervision of Dr Yinzhe Ma. His future interest is to do research in the field of Astrophysics and to do extensive study and research on the Shape of Dark Matter Halo with Kinetic Sunyaev-Zeldovich Effect.

Siphumelele Ndlovu
Siphumelele Ndlovu holds a BSc in Physics and Applied physics which she completed in the UKZN. She is currently pursuing his Honours degree and she is on her 1st year under the NASSP at the UKZN node. Her research title is based on “Measuring effects of Atmospheric Turbulance in different optical beams”, under the supervision of is Dr Yaseera Ismail and Co supervised by Prof Yhe ze ma.

Siyanda Hlathi
Siyanda Hlathi holds a Bachelor’s degree completed at the University of Free State. He is currently pursuing his Honours Degree, first year under NASSP at the UKZN node. His research topic is based on investigation of single photons through atmospheric turbulence, under the supervision of Dr. Yaseera Ismail.

Sphelele Ncibilika
Sphelele Ncibilika holds a BSc in Chemistry, Applied Mathematics and Physics from UKZN. He is currently studying an Honours Degree under NASSP UKZN node. His project title is 'Investigation into correlation between SuperDARN (Cross Polar Cap Potential) and the PC Index' under the supervision of Dr Judy Stephenson.
He is interested in Space Science but at the same time I want to expand my knowledge in Astrophysics.

Sthandiwe Msomi
Sthandiwe Msomi completed her BSc at the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal

Tankiso H Moso
Tankiso H Moso obtained her BTech Degree in Electronic Engineering from the Durban University of Technology. She is currently pursuing her BSc Honours Physics (NASSP) under the UKZN node. Her research project is on HIRAX Instrumentation and Prototype Characterisation, under the supervision of Dr Cynthia Chiang. She is interested in the instrumentation side of things and would love to gain more knowledge in Python programming and data analysis.

Tashvir Sithapersad
Tashvir Sithapersad holds a BSc degree in Physics and Astronomy which was done at UKZN and is currently pursuing a BSc Honours in Physics under NASSP at the UKZN node. His interests are mostly in Astrophysics and planetary science, he would also like to expand my knowledge in the area of space science.

Terricia Govender
Terricia Govender is pursuing BSc Honours Physics (NASSP) under the NASSP UKZN node. Her research project is on General Relativity under the supervision of Dr Rituparno Goswami.

Thulisile Nkabinde
Thulisile Nkabinde holds a BSc in Applied Mathematics and Physics which she completed in UKZN at Pietermaritzburg Campus. She is currently pursuing her Honours degree under NASSP at the UKZN node. Her research topic is based on “Aligning the magnetic field with Mg II from IRIS and HMI” under the supervision of Prof Martin Snow.

Tsepo Sekhoasha
Tsepo Sekhoasha holds a BSc Mathematics and Physics which he completed in the University of Zululand. He is currently pursuing his BSc Honours Physics, under NASSP at the UKZN node. His research topic is based on “How Typical Is the Coma Cluster Of Galaxies”, under the supervision of Dr Khadija El Bouchefry.

Veruschka Simes
Veruschka Simes holds a BSc which she completed in at UKZN. She is currently pursuing her BSc honours in Physics. Her research topic is based on “Measuring the surface accuracy of the HIRAX prototype Dish” under the supervision of Mugundhan Vijayaraghavan ; and Co-supervised by Kavilan Moodley.