IPSF Committee 2026

Advisory Board

Prof S Nelana, DVC: Research, Innovation, Commercialization and Internationalization, Vaal University of Technology

Prof RS, Acting Executive Dean, Faculty of Applied and Computer Sciences, Vaal University of Technology

Prof A Pholosi, Department of Natural Sciences, Vaal University of Technology

Dr K Mtshatsheni, Department of Natural Sciences, Vaal University of Technology

Convenor

Prof R.S Lebelo, Head of Department, Department of Applied Physical Sciences, Vaal University of Technology

Prof MR Mhlongo, Head of Department, Department of Physics, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University

Scientific Committee

Dr MN Rantho, Department of Applied Physical Sciences, Vaal University of Technology

Dr L Lodya, Department of Applied Physical Sciences, Vaal University of Technology

Dr B Sibanda, Department of Applied Physical Sciences, Vaal University of Technology

Mr E Nkuna, Department of Applied Physical Sciences, Vaal University of Technology

Mr A Bokodisa, Department of Applied Physical Sciences, Vaal University of Technology

Dr N Lethole, Department of Physics, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University

Prof ME Sithole, Department of Physics, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University

Mr I Sebe, Department of Physics, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University

Program Chairs

Mr R Phokojoe, Department of Applied Physical Sciences, Vaal University of Technology

Dr L Ngodwana, Department of Applied Physical Sciences, Vaal University of Technology

Ms M Mokoena, Department of Applied Physical Sciences, Vaal University of Technology

Mr Sithole, Department of Applied Physical Sciences, Vaal University of Technology

Ms CR Ratlhagane, Department of Physics, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University

Mr LT Selepe, Department of Physics, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University

Registration Committee

Mrs L Malinga, Department of Applied Physical Sciences, Vaal University of Technology, South Africa (Committee Chair)

Ms G Ntseane, Department of Applied Physical Sciences, Vaal University of Technology, South Africa

Ms T Malatsi, Department of Applied Physical Sciences, Vaal University of Technology

Mrs Nosipho Mdubini, Department of Natural Sciences, Vaal University of Technology, South Africa

Mrs Zelda Kotze, Corporate Affairs Unit, Vaal University of Technology, South Africa

Ms Maphutha, Department of Physics, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University

Mr TR Rambevha, Department of Physics, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University

Dr Mxakaza, Department of Physics, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University

Organizing committee

Mr L Melato, Department of Applied Physical Sciences, Vaal University of Technology (Conference Chair)

Dr C Dlamini, Department of Applied Physical Sciences, Vaal University of Technology (Conference Deputy Chair)

Ms M Mokoena, Department of Applied Physical Sciences, Vaal University of Technology

Dr VM Maphiri, Department of Physics, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University

Ms Mphelane (Registration, software), Department of Physics, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University

Dr Bele, Department of Physics, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University

Ms M Matakgane, Department of Physics, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University