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To meet its mandate of improving the quality of life of South Africans, the CSIR relies on its most important asset, its people. The CSIR’s multidisciplinary nature positions the organisation to help solve the increasingly complex problems of our time. This multidisciplinary science, engineering and technology base is made up of individuals who are highly specialised in their respective fields. They are geneticists, virologists, software developers, polymer chemists, applied mathematicians and industrial engineers, just to name a few.
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Verhaeghe’s current research interests are performance-based design procedures, resilience of road infrastructure, adaptation to climate change and capacity building.
Genthe’s key competencies are in water quality and health, focusing specifically on water-related health issues.
Maposa’s research interest is appropriate and sustainable water supply infrastructure design and delivery.
Jacobs’ research focuses on developing novel solid-state laser prototypes for military and industrial applications. He is the laser source development platform champion and project leader for laser defence applications. He has a keen interest in new laser architectures, laser control and electronics and scientific software development.