Prof Dr. Sandile Phinda Songca, Bioinorganic Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr. Sandile Phinda Songca, University of Zululand, South Africa

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Summary 🌟

• An accomplished academic administrator with a focus on teaching, learning, and research. Over 15 years of leadership experience in higher education, committed to transforming academic environments through strategic initiatives.

Education 🎓

• B.Sc. in Science Education
• M.Sc. in Laboratory Science Teaching
• Ph.D. in Education Technology

Professional Experience 💼

• Executive Dean, Faculty of Science at Medunsa and WSU
• Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic at Walter Sisulu University
• Deputy Vice Chancellor Teaching and Learning at University of KwaZulu-Natal
• Chairperson of the Board of University Extended Learning at UKZN

Research Interests 🔬

• Laboratory Science Teaching
• Blended Learning & Educational Technology
• Open Distance E-Learning (ODEL)
• Community Engagement & Quality Management

Skills and Experiences 🛠️

• Computing & IT: Proficient in Windows and Mac environments, desktop publishing, and virtual meeting technologies.
• Public Speaking: Experienced in presenting, teaching, and engaging diverse audiences using multimedia tools.
• Administrative Leadership: Skilled in organizing and chairing strategic meetings, utilizing various communication platforms.
• Human Resource Management: Extensive experience in recruitment, performance management, and staff development.
• Remote Communication: Effective in managing virtual teams and fostering collaboration through digital tools.

Key Achievements 🏆

• Attracted over R150 million in research funding from various national and international organizations.
• Prolific author with numerous publications, including books, journal articles, and conference presentations.
• Reviewed over 30 research proposals for the National Research Foundation and numerous journal articles.

Leadership & Community Engagement 🤝

• Led institutional quality assurance and served on national committees to promote educational standards.
• Launched initiatives to enhance student residences and alumni relations, strengthening university-community ties.

Publication Top Noted📝

• Article: Applications of Nanozymology in the Detection and Identification of Viral, Bacterial and Fungal Pathogens

  • Authors: Songca, S.P.
  • Journal: International Journal of Molecular Sciences
  • Volume: 23
  • Issue: 9
  • Pages: 4638
  • Year: 2022

• Article: Applications of Antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy against Bacterial Biofilms

  • Authors: Songca, S.P., Adjei, Y.
  • Journal: International Journal of Molecular Sciences
  • Volume: 23
  • Issue: 6
  • Pages: 3209
  • Year: 2022

• Article: Photodynamic Therapy and Antibacterial Activities of a Novel Synthesized Quaternary Zn-Cu-In-S/ZnS QDs-mTHPP Porphyrin Conjugate

  • Authors: Tsolekile, N., Parani, S., de Macedo, E.F., Tada, D.B., Oluwafemi, O.S.
  • Journal: International Journal of Nanomedicine
  • Volume: 17
  • Pages: 5315–5325
  • Year: 2022

• Article: Phylogenetic analysis of carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii isolated from different sources using Multilocus Sequence Typing Scheme

  • Authors: Adjei, A.Y., Vasaikar, S.D., Apalata, T., Okuthe, E.G., Songca, S.P.
  • Journal: Infection, Genetics and Evolution
  • Volume: 96
  • Pages: 105132
  • Year: 2021

• Article: Synthesis of nir-ii absorbing gelatin stabilized gold nanorods and its photothermal therapy application against fibroblast histiocytoma cells

  • Authors: Oladipo, A., Lebepe, T.C., Parani, S., Kodama, T., Oluwafemi, O.S.
  • Journal: Pharmaceuticals
  • Volume: 14
  • Issue: 11
  • Pages: 1137
  • Year: 2021