School of Physical and Mineral Sciences
SPMS Chemistry
Prof RM Mampa
HOD – Department of Chemistry
Message from the Director
Welcome to the Department of Chemistry at the University of Limpopo (UL). The Department of Chemistry is part of the School of Physical and Mineral Sciences in the Faculty of Science and Agriculture. We thank you for showing interest in our programmes. The department offers accredited undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. If you require more information regarding our Chemistry programmes, you can email or contact the department. We will be happy to answer your queries.
DEPARTMENTAL RULES & PROGRAMMES
The school has the following main programmes.
Departmental Rules
Undergraduate Programmes
Postgraduate Programmes
Staff & Departmental Committees
Chemistry Staff Members
| Prof RM Mampa | Position: HOD – Department of Chemistry | Research Interest |
| PhD (WITS), MSc (UP), BSc Hons, BSc (UNIN), STD (Modjadji College of Education) | Molecular hybrids of Quinozaline coupled Schiff base metal complexes for medicinal application | |
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Email: richard.mampa@ul.ac.za Tel: +27 15 268 2334 Location: N-Block, Office number: 2010 |
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| Prof MP Mokhonoana | Position: Assoc. Prof – Inorganic Chemistry | Research Interest |
| PhD (WITS), MSc (WITS), BSc Hons, BSc (UNIN). | Inorganic Porous Materials, Metal Oxide nanostructures & Catalysis for Hydrocarbon Transformation Processes | |
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Email:malose.mokhonoana@ul.ac.za Tel: +27 15 268 2863 Location: N-Block, Office number: 2005 |
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| Prof Winston Nxumalo |
Position: Professor Organic Chemistry |
Research Interest |
| PhD, MSc, BSc Hons., BSc, (WITS) | Medicinal Chemistry and Organic Synthesis: Synthesis of novel heterocyclic compounds and isolation of bioactive compounds with medicinal properties against TB, malaria and cancer | |
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Email: winston.nxumalo@ul.ac.za Tel: +27 15 268 2331 Location: N-Block, Office number: 2011 |
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| Prof MJ Hato |
Position: Professor Physical Chemistry |
Research Interest |
| PhD, MSc (UFS), BSc Hons, BSc (UNIN) | Polymer Nanocomposites, Graphene Oxide/Carbon Nanotubes/Metal Oxides, Adsorption Chemistry, Rheology | |
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Email: mpitloane.hato@ul.ac.za Tel: +27 15 268 4116 Location: N-Block, Office number: 1016 |
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| Prof T Magadzu |
Position: Professor Physical Chemistry |
Research Interest |
| PhD, MSc (WITS), UED, BSc Hons, BSc (UNIVEN) | Material Sciences, Catalysis, Environmental chemistry, and Nanotechnology (Water purification, Sensor, Energy storage and Fuel cell technology) focusing on preparation and characterization of Heterogeneous catalysts for various applications, using carbon nanomaterials and metal nanoparticles | |
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Email: takalani.magadzu@ul.ac.za Tel: +27 15 268 3058 Location: N-Block, Office number: 1020 |
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| Prof KD Modibane | Position: Associate Professor | Research Interest |
| PhD (UWC), MSc (RU), BSc Hons, BSc (UL), LLB (Unisa) | Nanotechnology for Energy and water treatment. https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=77mbW4IAAAAJ&hl=en https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Kwena-Modibane |
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Email: kwena.modibane@ul.ac.za Tel: +27 15 268 3783 Location: N-Block, Office number: 1010 |
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| Prof LV Mulaudzi | Position: Associate Professor | Research Interest |
| PhD, MSc (UP), BSc Hons, BSc (UNIN) | Speciation Analysis & Environmental Analysis | |
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Email: vusimuzi.mulaudzi@ul.ac.za Tel: +27 15 268 3240 Location: N-Block, Office number: 1011 |
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| Prof NM Agyei |
Position: Professor Analytical Chemistry |
Research Interest |
| PhD (UP), MSc (UH, USA), BSc Hons (UST, Ghana), UED (UNIVEN) | Environmental monitoring and remediation | |
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Email: nana.agyei@ul.ac.za Tel: +27 15 268 4301 Location: N-Block, Office number: 2009A |
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| Dr E Makhado | Position: Senior Lecturer | Research Interest |
| PhD, MSc (UJ), BSc Hons, BSc (NWU) | Hydrogel technology, Hydrogel Nanocomposites, Graft co-polymerization, polysaccharide-based adsorbents, and Water purification | |
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Email: edwin.makhado@ul.ac.za Tel: +27 15 268 4627 Location: N-Block, Office number: 1014 |
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| Dr NW Masekoameng | Position: Lecturer | Research Interest |
| PhD (UJ), MSc, BSc Hons, BSc (UL) | Nanocatalysis, Porous organic polymers, Biomass upgrading | |
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Email: wilhemina.masekoameng@ul.ac.za Location: N-Block |
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| Prof NC Hintsho-Mbita | Position: Associate Professor | Research Interest |
| PhD (Wits), (MSc. BSc. Hons; BSc. (UWC) | Materials Chemistry; Synthesis of carbon and green derived materials for water and environmental applications | |
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Email: nomso.hintshombita@ul.ac.za Tel: +27 15 268 2205 Location: N-Block, Office number: 2012 |
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| Dr LE Macevele | Position: Senior Lecturer | Research Interest |
| PhD, MSc, BSc Hons, BSc (UL) | Nanocomposite membranes for water disinfection. Modified carbon nanotubes and nanoporous polymers for purification of water samples. | |
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Email: lutendo.macevele@ul.ac.za Tel: +27 15 268 3691 Location: N-Block, Office number: 1008 |
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| Dr TC Leboho | Position: Senior Lecturer | Research Interest |
| PhD, MSc, BSc Hons, BSc (WITS) | Medicinal Chemistry and Organic Synthesis | |
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Email: tlabo.leboho@ul.ac.za Tel: +27 15 268 3776 Location: N-Block, Office number: 2006A |
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| Dr R Mhlaba | Position: Senior Lecturer | Research Interest |
| PhD, MSc (UL), BSc Hons, BSc (UNIN) | Heterogeneous catalyst preparation, characterisation and application, Hydrogen Energy. | |
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Email: reineck.mhlaba@ul.ac.za Tel: +27 15 268 3136 Location: N-Block, Office number: 1005 |
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| Dr MM Maluleka | Position: Senior Lecturer | Research Interest |
| BSc, BSc Hons, MSc, PhD (UNISA) | Synthesis of polyphenolic and heterocyclic compounds; investigation of their physicochemical properties using spectroscopic, single crystal X-ray diffraction (XRD) and computational techniques; and evaluation (in vitro and in silico) of their medicinal properties. | |
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Email: marole.maluleka@ul.ac.za Tel: +27 15 268 4043 Location: N-Block, Office number: 2005A |
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| Dr PM Shumbula | Position: Senior Lecturer | Research Interest |
| PhD (WITS), MSc (UWC), BSc Hons, BSc (UNIN) | Synthesis and characterization of Metal and Metal Chalcogenides nanomaterials and their applications | |
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Email: poslet.shumbula@ul.ac.za Tel: +27 15 268 2518 Location: N-Block, Office number: 2006B |
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| Mr ME Letsoalo | Position: Lecturer | Research Interest |
| MSc (UNIN) BSc Hons (UNIN), BSc (UNIN), | Synthesis of Heterocyclic and Medicinal compounds | |
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Email: malesela.letsoalo@ul.ac.za Tel: +27 15 268 3346 Location: N-Block, Office number: 1019 |
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| Mr HF Makofane | Position: Lecturer | Research Interest |
| MSc, BSc Hons, BSc(UNIVEN) | Natural products chemistry | |
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Email: finos.makofane@ul.ac.za Tel: +27 15 268 3028 Location: N-Block, Office number: 1006 |
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| Ms PS Ramaripa | Position: Lecturer | Research Interest |
| MSc (WITS), BSc Hons, BSc (UNIN) | Alternative energy sources | |
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Email: suzan.ramaripa@ul.ac.za Tel: +27 15 268 2343 Location: N-Block, Office number: 1009 |
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| Mr C Maswanganyi | Position: Lecturer | Research Interest |
| MSc (UL), BSc Hons, BSc (UNIN) | Solid acid catalysis | |
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Email: collet.maswanganyi@ul.ac.za Tel: +27 15 268 2336 Location: N-Block, Office number: 1017 |
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| Mr BN Mbokane | Position: ECP Lecturer | Research Interest |
| MSc, BSc Hons, BSc(UL) | Material science; heterogeneous catalysis; absorptive remediation of wastewater; sol-gel synthesis | |
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Email: njabulo.mbokane@ul.ac.za Tel: +27 15 268 4771 Location: N-Block, Office number: 3019 |
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| Ms TC Maponya | Position: ECP Lecturer | Research Interest |
| MSc, BSc Hons, BSc(UL) | Polymers and polymer composites for wastewater treatment and energy storage. | |
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Email: thabiso.maponya@ul.ac.za Tel: +27 15 268 4709 Location: N-Block, Office number: -0013 |
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| Mr R Monama | Position: Senior Lab Assistant | Research Interest |
| MSc, BSc Hons, BSc(UL) | Renewable energy systems | |
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Email: release.monama@ul.ac.za Tel: +27 15 268 3991 Location: N-Block, Office number: 1020B |
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| Ms MM Matjena | Position: Senior Lab Assistant | Research Interest |
| MSc, BSc Hons(UL), ND Analytical Chemistry(TUT,then TNW) | Speciation and Environmental Analysis | |
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Email: meldred.matjena@ul.ac.za Tel: +27 15 268 3887 Location:– New Chemistry Building, Office number: 0021 |
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| Ms MP Mothapo | Position: Senior Lab Assistant | Research Interest |
| PGDHET (UFH), MSc , BSc Hons (UL), ND Analytical Chemistry (TNG) | Chemical analysis in environmental systems (soil and water) and pharmaceutical products. | |
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Email: mmaphefo.mothapo@ul.ac.za Tel: +27 15 268 2759 Location: New Chemistry Building, Office number: 0023 |
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| Ms TG Ramakadi | Position: Senior Lab Assistant | Research Interest |
| MSc (UL), BSc Hons (UL), BSc (UNIN) | Medicinal Chemistry & Organic synthesis |
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Email: tselane.ramakadi@ul.ac.za Tel: +27 15 268 2332 Location:N-Block- G008 |
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| Ms MD Makhafola | Position: Senior Lab Assistant | Research Interest |
| MSc, BSc Hons, BSc(UL) | Photoelectrocatalytic hydrogen generation | |
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Email: daphney.makhafola@ul.ac.za Tel: +27 15 268 4509 Location:– N-Block – 0013A |
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| Mr KE Ramohlola | Position: Senior Lab Assistant | Research Interest |
| MSc, BSc Hons, BSc (UL) | Nanomaterials for energy and water applications. | |
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Email: kabelo.ramohlola@ul.ac.za Tel: +27 15 268 3710 Location:– N-Block, Office number 2022 |
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| Ms L Mahlaule-Glory | Position: Lab Technician | Research Interest |
| B.Tech (TUT), N.Dipl (TNT) | Material science, specializing in bio-synthetic metal oxides and bimetallic nanoparticles for biological and photocatalytic degradation of various pollutants | |
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Email: louisa.mahlaule-glory@ul.ac.za Tel: +27 15 268 4169 Location:– N-Block, Office number: 2019 |
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| Mr J Makgoba | Position: Lab Assistant | Research Interest |
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Tel: +27 15 268 4301 Location:– N-Block, Office number: 2016 |
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| Ms J Modiba | Position: Lab Assistant | Research Interest |
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Tel: +27 15 268 3931 Location: New Chemistry Building, Office number: 0022 |
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| Ms KJ Makgoba | Position: Secretary | Research Interest |
| National Diploma – Potgietersrus Tvet College | ||
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Email: jane.makgoba@ul.ac.za Tel: +27 15 268 4301 Location: N-Block, Office number 2009A |
Department Of Chemistry Committees
Departmental Management Committee (DMT) chaired by HOD
- Prof RM Mampa (Chair)
- Prof T Magadzu
- Prof MP Mokhonoana
- Prof LV Mulaudzi
- Prof NC Hintsho-Mbita
- Dr TC Leboho
- Mr R Monama
Departmental Research Committee (DRC)
- Prof RM Mampa
- Prof W Nxumalo (Chair)
- Prof KD Modibane
- Dr MP Shumbula
- Prof NC Hintsho-Mbita
- Dr MM Maluleka
Departmental Assessment Committee (DAC) chaired by Dr R Mhlaba
- Prof RM Mampa
- Dr R Mhlaba
- Prof NC Hintsho-Mbita
- Mr HF Makofane
- Mr C Maswanganyi
- Dr MM Maluleka
- Dr E Makhado
Departmental Selection Committee (DSC) chaired by the HOD
- Prof RM Mampa (Chair)
- Prof W Nxumalo
- Prof T Magadzu
- Prof NC Hintsho-Mbita
- Prof MP Mokhonoana
Departmental Health, Occupational and Safety Committee (DHOSC)
- Prof RM Mampa
- Ms MM Matjena
- Dr TC Leboho
- Mr ME Letsoalo
- Ms L Mahlaule Glory
- Ms D Makhafola
- Mr KB Ramohlola
Research Niche Areas
Nanotechnology/Material science:
- Design and development of new materials required for energy storage and gas sensing devices
- Synthesis of CNTs; CNTs-supported metal nanoparticles
- Synthesis, Characterization and application of nanocomposite membranes and sensing of water contaminants
- Energy storage, Sensor technology and Catalysis
- Corrosion of materials, Adsorption studies, Reaction kinetics and Thermodynamics of solutions
- Synthesis and characterization of polymer nano/composites
Catalysis:
- New materials for production of clean fuels.
- Inorganic Porous Materials & Catalysis
- Design and development of new reagents for oxidation reactions
Medicinal Chemistry and Organic/Inorganic Synthesis:
- Development of novel heterocyclic compounds with medicinal properties against diseases such as TB and cancer
- Synthesis, molecular docking studies & Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopic characterization of candidate drugs structures
- Synthesis of Bio-inorganic complexes for biological evaluation
Trace analysis and chemical speciation
- Trace and ultra-trace analysis in environmental samples
- Chemical speciation in environmental samples
- Fingerprinting the sources of pollution using stable isotope ratio measurements
- Food authentication, food safety and related health risk assessment
- Monitoring organics such as pesticides, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and other emerging pollutants in environmental matrices (water, soil, sediment, etc.)
- Phytoremediation study
CONTACT DETAILS
HOD – Department of Chemistry
Prof RM Mampa
PhD (WITS), MSc (UP), BSc Hons, BSc (UNIN), STD (Modjadji College of Education)
Email: richard.mampa@ul.ac.za
Tel: +27 15 268 2334
Location: N-Block, Office number: 2010
Secretary
Ms KJ Makgoba
Email: jane.makgoba@ul.ac.za
Tel: 015 268 4301
Physical address
University of Limpopo (Turfloop Campus)
Department of Chemistry
Private Bag X 1106
SOVENGA, 0727
South Africa