Prof Dr. Sandile Phinda Songca, Bioinorganic Chemistry, Best Researcher Award
Prof Dr. Sandile Phinda Songca, University of Zululand, South Africa
Professional Profile
Summary ๐
- 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 ๐
- B.Sc. in Science Education
- M.Sc. in Laboratory Science Teaching
- Ph.D. in Education Technology
Professional Experience ๐ผ
- 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 ๐ฌ
- Laboratory Science Teaching
- Blended Learning & Educational Technology
- Open Distance E-Learning (ODEL)
- Community Engagement & Quality Management
Skills and Experiences ๐ ๏ธ
- 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 ๐
- 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 ๐ค
- 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 Noted๐
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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
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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
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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: 5315โ5325
- Year: 2022
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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
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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