About Me

 Tertiary

  • B.Sc (Geology) Geographic Information Systems (University of Stellenbosch) 2002
  • B.Sc Hons Geology with GIS (University of Stellenbosch) 2003
  • M.Sc Geographic Information Systems for Spatial Analysis and Decision Making (University of Stellenbosch) 2005
  • PhD candidate, Advanced differential interferometry for geological hazard assessment in South Africa, University of Cape Town (Supervisor: Prof. M.R Inggs) In Process

Majors 

  • Geology, Geography & Environmental Studies, Geographic Information Systems, Remote Sensing

Continued Education

  • 2008 Radar Interferometry for Land Applications
  • 2008 Polarimetric radar (SAR) image processing course at the University of Cape Town
  • 2008 Interferometric Point Target Analaysis presented by Gamma-RS, Switzerland
  • 2007 Interferometric Radar Image Processing presented at the Centre for Scientific and Industrial Research
  • 2005 Environmental Impact Assessment Project Management Workshop presented by the CSIR
  • 2004 Workshop on advanced Remote Sensing for quantitative analysis presented by the Centre for Geographical Analysis, University of Stellenbosch
  • 2004 Statistics workshop presented by the Centre for Statistical Consultation, University of Stellenbosch
  • 2004 Writing skills workshop presented by the Language Centre, University of Stellenbosch
  • 2004 Workshop on Internet Mapping presented by the International Cartographic Association

Work-Experience

  • 2005 - Present: Scientific Officer, Remote sensing and GIS, Council for Geoscience
    • To develop new remote sensing techniques and to test their applicability in the geoscience field
    • To apply satellite remote sensing techniques in the Geosciences field. This includes remote sensing for geological mapping and minerals exploration, remote sensing for water resources and environmental assessments as well as research into remote sensing for geohazards assessment
    • Participates in both statutory and commercial projects
    • Training of CGS scientists
    • Develop and present remote sensing training for international scientists as part of mapping programmes
    • Advise public and private sector organizations
    • Provides inputs to the development of project proposals and contract proposals
  • 2005: Research assistant, Department of Geography and Environmental studies
  • 2004: Part-time lecturing (5 lectures on Remote Sensing), Department of Geography and Environmental Studies
  • 2004: Update and maintenance of Departmental website, Department of Geography and Environmental Studies
  • 2004: Part-time tutor at the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, University of Stellenbosch
  • 2003:  Student assistant at the Department of Geology and the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, University of Stellenbosch