Khulekani Mbatha

I graduated with my MSc in Botany (Distinction) from the University of Zululand. I have outstanding knowledge of scientific writing, research, and biotechnology. Some years of experience predominantly in the academic sector, and research. An adaptable and versatile team leader and a teacher. Energetic, self-motivated, and hardworking individual with a passion for people and environment developmental programs. Fast learner and a good listener who easily adapt to any situation or work environment, always willing to learn new skills and share my potential.

I have some 8 years of experience predominantly in the academic sector, and research, specifically in the natural science field. Reviewing classroom or curricula topics and assignments of >100 students from 1st to 4th level in several natural sciences modules (Botany, Geography, Basic Chemistry, and Introductory Physics and zoology). Assisting students with homework, projects, test preparation, research, and other academic tasks. Working with students to help them understand key concepts, especially those learned in the classroom. Demonstrated in practical laboratory and field experiments. Mentored  >100 individuals on general management of one’s social life and studies. Developing relationships between undergraduate students, tutors, teaching and learning, lecturers, and officials as well as general employees of the university.  Create community unity and easy interaction and understanding of the University setting. Attending to students’ academic, social, and sometimes private matters and requests through giving developmental, psychological, and mental interventions for commutable results. Helped 100’s to register smoothly and get accommodations, making appropriate CAO change of mind, Course and Module modifications. preparing plant samples for extraction of organic molecules. Extracting organic molecules using different techniques. Analyzing metabolites using liquid and gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry. Analyzing and interpreting analytical data using different software solutions and metabolomics platforms. Microbes’ media preparations, culturing, DNA extractions, PCR, DNA sequencing, Insects, and pest rearing.

• Planting and harvesting

I hold a Masters Degree in Botany