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Faculty of Science
Master’s degrees (by research)
Brito, D. 2012. Evolution of the ZRS and the regulation
of SHH expression in the forelimbs of bats. MSc. 100pp.
Supervised by Illing, N.
Diener, A. 2012. Identification of the CIR1 resistance gene
in Arabidopsis thaliana. MSc. 113pp. Supervised by Ingle,
R.A.
Duvenage, L. 2012. Expression and purification of beak
and feather disease virus capsid protein in tobacco using
elastin-like polypeptide fusions. MSc. 122pp. Supervised
by Hitzeroth, I.I.
Grantham, N. 2012. Modulation of GR transcriptional
signalling by HIV-1 Vpr: insights into regulation by
progestins. MSc. 176pp. Supervised by Hapgood, J.
Ellick, T. 2012. Investigation of XvSap promoters from
the resurrection plant, Xerophyta viscosa. MSc. 135pp.
Supervised by Rafudeen, M.S.
Department of
Oceanography
(Including the Nansen-Tutu Centre for
Marine Environmental Research and the
Research Diving Unit)
Head of Department: Professor Chris Reason
Departmental Profile
The Department of Oceanography is the only such
Department in sub-Saharan Africa, and is the major focus
for research in physical oceanography, atmospheric science,
ocean circulation, and climate in South Africa and elsewhere
in Africa. The Department has research groupings in sea-
going observations, satellitemarine remote sensing, coastal
oceanography, ocean and atmospheric modelling, marine
and coastal meteorology, severe weather, the science
underpinning operational oceanography, and climate
variability and change. Six scientists in the Department
have been favourably evaluated in the review process of
the National Research Foundation. Active international
associations are maintained by collaborative projects with
the Netherlands, France, Germany, Spain, the UK, Australia,
USA and Canada. The Department maintains close contact
with marine science activities in the governmental, private
and academic sectors in South Africa and into Africa.
The UCT Research Diving Unit (RDU) is housed within the
Department and is fully equipped with a decompression
chamber and compressor. Most scientific diving at UCT is
carried out in conjunction with the RDU.
Departmental Statistics
Permanent and Long-term Contract Staff
Professors
2
Senior Lecturer
2
Lecturer
1
Research Staff
2
Technical Support Staff
2
Administrative and Clerical Staff
2
Total
11
Honorary Staff
Emeritus Professor
2
Honorary Professor
1
Honorary Research Associates
13
Total
16
Students
Postdoctoral Fellows
4
Doctoral
27
Master’s
35
Honours
13
Undergraduate
148
Total
227
Research Fields and Staff
Permanent Staff
Professor C.J.C. Reason
Head of Department, Southern Hemisphere climate
variability and change,
Coastal and mesoscale meteorology, regional
oceanography, modelling
Professor F.A. Shillington
Shelf oceanography, satellite marine remote sensing
Dr I.J. Ansorge
Senior Lecturer; Southern Ocean
Dr H.N. Waldron
Senior Lecturer; environmental oceanography
Dr J. Veitch
Lecturer; Benguela upwelling system, modelling