College of Science, Engineering and Technology | |
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School of Science | |
Department: Physics | |
Acting Chair
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Tel: | 011 670 9071
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E-mail: | tibanmm@unisa.ac.za
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Theoretician: Solid State, Condensed Matter, Computational
My research focus is on the development of metal alloys for high-temperature application in gas turbine engines. In addition, I search for potential graphene-based materials earmarked for energy storage application. I use computational simulations to predict the stability of metal alloys and graphene by employing density functional theory. In order to enhance stability of the systems, I investigate the effect of doping on the on the structural, electronic, magnetic, thermodynamic and mechanical properties of the materials.