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To meet its mandate of improving the quality of life of South Africans, the CSIR relies on its most important asset, its people. The CSIR’s multidisciplinary nature positions the organisation to help solve the increasingly complex problems of our time. This multidisciplinary science, engineering and technology base is made up of individuals who are highly specialised in their respective fields. They are geneticists, virologists, software developers, polymer chemists, applied mathematicians and industrial engineers, just to name a few.
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Newman’s research interests lie in the definition of baseline concentrations for metals in sediment in southern African coastal waters and assessing water and sediment quality in ports.
Walters’ key competencies are in environmental chemistry, ecotoxicology, aquatic toxicology and water quality monitoring and evaluation.
Machio’s research interests lie in titanium powder metallurgy.
Musvoto’s research interests include regenerative food systems, sustainable development, global environmental change and its implications for African agriculture, environmental implications of agricultural land use and the role of agriculture in a green economy.