Doctorate at Botswana Institute for Technology Research and Innovation, Botswana
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🌟Summary
Dr. Isaac N. Beas is a seasoned Research Scientist with over a decade of expertise in heterogeneous catalysis, materials science, and advanced fuel technologies. Known for integrating AI/ML with material design and developing innovative catalysts, Isaac is a leader in his field with a strong track record in research, supervision, and academic contributions.
🎓Education
Ph.D. in Materials Science & Heterogeneous Catalysis
University of Johannesburg, SA (2011–2013)
M.Sc. in Physical Chemistry & Computational Chemistry
University of Yaounde I, Cameroon (2008–2010)
M.Sc. (Honors) Applied Chemistry
University of Yaounde I, Cameroon (2004–2008)
B.Sc. in Physical Science
University of Yaounde I, Cameroon (1994–2004)
🏫Professional Experience
Research Scientist
Botswana Institute for Technology Research and Innovation (BITRI), Botswana (July 2017–ongoing)
Research Fellow
University of South Africa (Sep 2017–ongoing)
Post-Doc Fellow
University of South Africa (May 2013–Jun 2017)
Visiting Researcher
Wits University, Johannesburg, SA (Jan 2010–Feb 2012)
🔬Research Interests
Catalysis: Heterogeneous, Gasification, Pyrolysis ⚙️
Material Science: AI/ML in Material Design, Nanomaterials 🌐
Energy: Coal-to-liquid, Biomass-to-fuel 🌱
🛠️Skills
Communication: Excellent
Leadership: Strong
Scientific Writing: Proficient
Project Management: Experienced
Teaching: Effective
Publications 📚
TiO2@hollow carbon spheres: A photocatalyst for hydrogen generation under visible irradiation
Authors: Boudjemaa, A., Nongwe, I., Mutuma, B.K., Bachari, K., Coville, N.J.
Journal: Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry
Year: 2021
Unravelling the interfacial interaction in mesoporous SiO2@nickel phyllosilicate/TiO2 core-shell nanostructures for photocatalytic activity
Authors: Mutuma, B.K., Mathebula, X., Nongwe, I., Tetana, Z., Coville, N.J.
Journal: Beilstein Journal of Nanotechnology
Year: 2020
Study of photoelectrochemical water splitting using composite films based on TiO2 nanoparticles and nitrogen or boron doped hollow carbon spheres as photoanodes
Authors: Ranganathan, K., Morais, A., Nongwe, I., Nogueira, A.F., Coville, N.J.
Journal: Journal of Molecular Catalysis A: Chemical
Year: 2016
Pt supported nitrogen doped hollow carbon spheres for the catalysed reduction of cinnamaldehyde
Authors: Nongwe, I., Ravat, V., Meijboom, R., Coville, N.J.
Journal: Applied Catalysis A: General
Year: 2016
N-doped ordered mesoporous carbon supported PdCo nanoparticles for the catalytic oxidation of benzyl alcohol
Authors: Ravat, V., Nongwe, I., Coville, N.J.
Journal: Microporous and Mesoporous Materials
Year: 2016
Synthesis of gold encapsulated in spherical carbon capsules with a mesoporous shell structure. A robust catalyst in a nanoreactor
Authors: Nongwe, I., Bepete, G., Shaikjee, A., Meijboom, R., Coville, N.J.
Journal: Catalysis Communications
Year: 2014