2017
Tarl Berry
PhD Mechanical Engineering
Optimization of multi-scale ventilated package design for next generation cold chain strategies of horticultural produce
Samuel Getahun
PhD Mechanical Engineering
Computational fluid dynamic model-based quantification of energy utilization and identification of strategies to improve savings and reduce waste in the fruit cold chain
Luke Mugode
PhD Food Science
Investigating physiological and quality responses of pomegranate fruit to optimize controlled atmosphere storage
Frederick Nturambirwe
PhD Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Investigating the SQUID-NMR technique for routine non-destructive internal fruit quality testing
Gilbert Ampem
MSc Food Science
Quality attributes of pomegranate fruit and co-products relevant to processing and nutrition
Julian Atukuri
MSc Food Science
Application of postharvest chemical treatments to enhance storage and shelf life of pomegranate whole fruit
Sekina Lebotsa
MEng Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Measuring internal quality of lemons by NIR spectroscopy
Robert Lufu
MSc Food Science
Investigating the effects of internal packaging (liners) on cooling characteristics and postharvest quality of pomegranate fruit (cv Wonderful)
2016
Shuaibu Bala
PhD Food Science
Effects of forced-convection roasting on the physicochemical characteristics and safety of whole grain maize (Zea mays L.) varieties from Nigeria and South Africa
Currently employed as a Research Assistant at Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria, Nigeria
Rufina-Mary Chukwumalume
PhD Food Science
Assessment of polychlorinated biphenyls and pesticide residues in selected marine fish species along South African coastlines
Currently employed as a Product Development Program Officer at the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria
Rebogile Mphahlele
PhD Horticultural Science
Impacts of postharvest handling and processing on bioactive compounds and functional properties of pomegranate fruit fractions and by-products
Currently employed as a Postdoctoral fellow at the University of Stellenbosch within the SARChI Postharvest Technology group
Melrose Ramokonyane
MSc Horticultural Science
Alternative non-chemical control of superficial scald on Packhams Triumph pears
Currently employed as Deputy Manager of Floriculture at the Department of Agriculture in Limpopo
2015
Asanda Mditshwa
PhD Horticultural Science
The potential of dynamic controlled atmospheres to mitigate superficial scald in apples (cv Granny Smith)
Currently employed as a Lecturer at the University of KwaZulu Natal
MSc Food Science
Resistance to airflow and cooling characteristics of pomegranate fruit inside ventilated packaging
Currently enrolled as a PhD Food Science student at the University of Stellenbosch within the SARChI Postharvest Technology group
Kalenga Banda
MSc Horticultural Science
Effects of active modified atmosphere packaging on quality and shelf life of minimally processed pomegranate arils
Currently employed as a Plant Science Lecturer at the University of Zambia
Tobi Samuel Fadiji
MEng Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical design and performance evaluation of ventilated corrugated packages
Currently enrolled as a PhD Mechanical Engineering student at the University of Stellenbosch within the SARChI Postharvest Technology group
Tanimowo Esther Omolara
MSc Food Science
Effects of salting and drying on the quality of Snoek (Thyrsites atun)
Currently employed at Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria
Amarachi Udugwu
MSc Food Science
Effects of packaging and storage conditions on quality and functional properties of casssava flour
2014
Ebrahiema Arendse
MSc Food Science
Effects of storage conditions on the nutritional and functional value of pomegranate fruit
Currently enrolled as a PhD Food Science student at the University of Stellenbosch within the SARChI Postharvest Technology group
Zaharan Hussein
MSc Food Science
Effect of perforation-mediated modified atmosphere packaging on postharvest life of pomegranate arils
Currently enrolled as a PhD Food Science student at the University of Stellenbosch within the SARChI Postharvest Technology group
Adebanji Oluwole
MSc Food Science
Modified atmosphere packaging and quality of fresh Cape Hake (Merluccius capensis) fish fillets
Currently employed as a Researcher at the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria
2013
Wilhelmina Aindongo
MSc Food Science
Modified atmosphere packaging of minimally processed pomegranate aril-sacs
Currently employed as a Technologist at the University of Nambia
Tarl Berry
MSc Horticultural Science
Resistance to airflow and the effects on cooling efficiency of multi-scale ventilated pome fruit packaging
Currently enrolled as a PhD Mechanical Engineering student at Stellenbosch University within the SARChI Postharvest Technology group
Oluwafemi Caleb
PhD Food Science
Modified atmosphere packaging of pomegranate arils
Currently employed as an Alexander von Humboldt Fellow at the Leibniz-Institute for Agricultural Engineering (ATB)
Olaniyi Fawole
PhD Horticultural Science
Maturity indexing and postharvest quality of pomegranates
Currently employed as a Researcher at Stellenbosch University within the SARChI Postharvest Technology group
Lembe Magwaza
PhD Horticultural Science
Non-destructive prediction and monitoring of postharvest quality of citrus fruit
Currently employed as a Lecturer at the University of KwaZulu-Natal
Mduduzi Ngcobo
PhD Mechanical Engineering
Resistance to airflow and moisture loss of table grapes inside multi-scale packaging
Currently employed as a Research Team Manager at the Agricultural Research Council (ARC)
2012
Tsaurayi Matare
MSc Food Science
Fruit postharvest losses
Karen Munhuweyi
MSc Food Science
Vegetable postharvest losses
Currently enrolled as a PhD Food Science student at the University of Stellenbosch within the SARChI Postharvest Technology group
Frederick Nturambirwe
MEng Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Non-destructive measurement of internal fruit quality using SQUID-NMR techniques
Currently enrolled as a PhD student at the University of Stellenbosch within the SARChI Postharvest Technology group
Lizanne O'Grady
MSc Food Science
Effects of postharvest handling on the nutritional quality of pomegranate arils
Currently employed as a Research Assistant at the University of Stellenbosch within the SARChI Postharvest Technology group
