CSIR
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in South Africa is one of the leading scientific and technology research, development and implementation organisations in Africa. It undertakes directed research and development for socio-economic growth.

 Home About us Research & development Technology transfer Join the CSIR Contact us

Meet our research leaders

Herman Burger – laser materials processing guru
Herman Burger coordinates and guides research activities in laser materials processing. His research focuses on laser welding, laser cladding and he also leads all new research and development tasks on laser cutting.
Dr Sisa Pityana – lasers at work for metals surface engineering
Dr Sisa Pityana studies surface engineering in metals, through laser materials processing techniques. His particular research interest includes surface modification through remelting, laser alloying, incorporating new materials, and corrosion prevention technologies.

About this section
Overview: CSIR National Laser Centre
> Publications
> Rental pool programme
> Facilities
> Meet our research leaders
> Brochures and fact sheets
> Understanding lasers
Research groups
> Laser macro processing
 
top Back to top