Samson Bada is the Research Leader for the DSI/NRF SARChI Clean Coal Technology (CCT), University of the Witwatersrand. Bada's research role is to establish innovative solutions for the clean and responsible utilization of South Africa’s unique coal. Bada has 15+ years experience in CCT research, with the knowledge of the use of coal and its derivatives in non-energy applications (high-quality, low-volume products), and the circular economy.