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Tshegofatso Moipolai

Tshegofatso Moipolai

Passionate about Science Research

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Johannesburg, City of Johannesburg Metropolitan MunicipalityMember since November 22, 2022
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I am a final year PhD student and a Postgraduate Assistant at the University of South Africa. I have extensive experience in Material Science and Nuclear Physics research. My work has been presented at both local and international conferences, and published in Peer-reviewed journals. I have teaching and lecturing Physics expereience, and have immensily contributed to the community development projects.

Experience

Employment History

Institution University of South Africa (09/2021 – current)

Position: Independent Contractor

Core Focus Area

Tasks and Responsibilities: Conduct experiments for Undergraduate students 

Mark examination and assignment scripts

Take part in Research Activities at the department

Institution University of South Africa (03/2020 – 28/02/2021)

Position: Postgraduate Assistant

Core Focus Area

Tasks and Responsibilities: Conduct experiments for Undergraduate students 

Mark examination and assignment scripts

Take part in Research Activities at the department

Institution University of Johannesburg (01/2016 – 12/2018)

Position: Assistant Lecturer

Core Focus Area

Tasks and Responsibilities: Lecturing Physics 1st and 2nd year students

Physics Laboratory Lecturer 1st year

Institution  South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa)

Position: Assistant Educationalist –Stakeholder Relations

Division

Tasks and Responsibilities: Core Focus Areas:

  •  Promoting the aims and mission of Necsa and that of the visitor centre
  • Breaking the ice between the visitors and the interactive displays
  • Discuss concepts relating to the exhibits and present demonstrations
  • Deliver presentations on different topics, such as nuclear, careers, tailor-made to suit the need of the visitors
  • Co-ordinate Physical Science experiments at the local schools (Pretoria) as part of the Learner Assistance Programme (LAP)
Institution  Department of Education (2008 - 2010)

Position: Educator

Tasks and Responsibilities: Core Focus Areas:

  • Taught Maths, Physical Science and Technology (Grades 8-11)
  • Co-ordinate Technology projects (Grade 8&9)

Education

  • Doctorate: (Physics), in progress
Dissertation Title: Characterisation of Ion Beam Modified Cu2ZnSnS4 Thin Films for Photovoltaic Applications

Institution: University of South Africa

  • Masters : (Energy Studies), 2015
Dissertation Title: Characterisation by X-ray Diffraction of Naturally Occurring Polycrystalline Diamond Samples from Different Origins

Institution: University of Johannesburg

  • Postgraduate Diploma : (Nuclear Energy), 2010
Majors: Nuclear Physics

Institution: University of Johannesburg

  • Bachelor of Science , 2001
Majors: Chemistry and Physics

Institution: University of the North-West

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