Tshegofatso Moipolai

I am a final year PhD student and a Postgraduate Assistant at the University of South Africa. I have extensive experience in Material Science and Nuclear Physics research. My work has been presented at both local and international conferences, and published in Peer-reviewed journals. I have teaching and lecturing Physics expereience, and have immensily contributed to the  community development projects. 

Employment History

Institution                            University of South Africa (09/2021 – current)

Position:                               Independent Contractor

                                              Core Focus Area

Tasks and Responsibilities:    Conduct experiments for Undergraduate students 

                                                Mark examination and assignment scripts 

                                               Take part in Research Activities at the department

Institution                            University of South Africa (03/2020 – 28/02/2021)

Position:                               Postgraduate Assistant

                                              Core Focus Area

Tasks and Responsibilities:    Conduct experiments for Undergraduate students 

                                                Mark examination and assignment scripts 

                                               Take part in Research Activities at the department

Institution                            University of Johannesburg (01/2016 – 12/2018)

Position:                               Assistant Lecturer

                                              Core Focus Area

Tasks and Responsibilities:   Lecturing Physics 1st and 2nd year students

                                             Physics Laboratory Lecturer 1st year

 Institution                            South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa)

Position:                               Assistant Educationalist –Stakeholder Relations   

                                              Division

Tasks and Responsibilities:    Core Focus Areas:

•  Promoting the aims and mission of Necsa and that of the visitor centre
• Breaking the ice between the visitors and the interactive displays
• Discuss concepts relating to the exhibits and present demonstrations
• Deliver presentations on different topics, such as nuclear, careers, tailor-made to suit the need of the visitors
• Co-ordinate Physical Science experiments at the local schools (Pretoria) as part of the Learner Assistance Programme (LAP)

Institution                             Department of Education (2008 - 2010)

Position:                                Educator 

Tasks and Responsibilities:    Core Focus Areas:

• Taught Maths, Physical Science and Technology (Grades 8-11)
• Co-ordinate Technology projects (Grade 8&9)

• Doctorate: (Physics),      in progress

Dissertation Title: Characterisation of Ion Beam Modified Cu2ZnSnS4 Thin Films for Photovoltaic Applications

Institution: University of South Africa

• Masters : (Energy Studies),      2015

Dissertation Title: Characterisation by X-ray Diffraction of Naturally   Occurring Polycrystalline Diamond Samples from Different Origins

Institution: University of Johannesburg

• Postgraduate Diploma : (Nuclear Energy), 2010

Majors: Nuclear Physics

Institution: University of Johannesburg

• Bachelor of Science , 2001

Majors:  Chemistry and Physics

            Institution:  University of the North-West