-Dr. Hamza Mohamed is a material scientist currently working as a Post-Doctoral Researcher at iThemba LABS /University of South Africa (UNISA) under the UNESCO Africa Chair in Nanosciences/Nanotechnology category. His contributions in the fields of functional materials for bio-catalysis, photocatalysis and biomedical applications have generated new knowledge, producing 31 peer-reviewed publications and 20 oral/invited presentations at international conferences. His research excellence is evident through his strong publication record.