Research and Innovation Awards 2023

Innovation and Commercialisation Awards

Vice Principal: Research, Postgraduate Studies, Innovation and Commercialisation Awards for Excellence in Innovation

Patents, Designs, Trademarks and Plan Breeder Rights

Prof H Stoffberg

Prof H Stoffberg
College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
Six Disclosures – Sprinkler Guard

Copyright

Prof M Mkansi

Prof M Mkansi
College of Economic and Management Sciences
Industry Rating Index (IR Index) Software Programme Delivered Through Web-based and Mobile Application Platform
and
Green Software

First Patent Granted in Examining Jurdistictions

Prof LW Snyman

Prof LW Snyman
College of Science, Engineering and Technology
650 Nanometer Wavelength Silicon Avalanche LED

First Patent Granted in South Africa

Prof H Stoffberg

Prof H Stoffberg
College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
Sprinkler Guard Height Adjustment Mechanism

Recognition for Intellectual Property (IP) Applications

Prof H Stoffberg

Prof H Stoffberg
College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
Device for Adjusting and Orientating a Sprinkler Outlet
and
Precision Nozzle Adjustment Module

Prof LW Snyman

Prof LW Snyman
College of Science Engineering and Technology
Generating Liquid Water from Air Through Venturi Cooling
and
Green Electricity Network Using Optical De-coupling

Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Innovation

Prof M Mkansi

Prof M Mkansi
College of Economic and Management Sciences