Training Part Time

NICHOLAS DARANGWA RESUME

PHD Chemistry

KEY SKILLS

Zimbabwean / South African Permanent Resident

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ID Number : 781***-***-**** Scientific research, modelling and programming

*********@*****.*** / +27-78-195-**** using MATLAB and Excel VBA

Analysing, evaluating and solving complicated

scientific research

Professional Profile and Competencies

Nicholas is a dedicated young researcher with extensive Method development for complex analyses

Developing and implementation of standards

training and expertise in molecular and atomic spectrometry

Report writing

(8 Years). He is an exceptionally motivated self starter and

Course development for LMS using Moodle

creative problem solver who works hard, possess exceptional

Providing Technical Assistance and Capacity

organizational and troubleshooting skills and loves a

Building for Technical Personnel in the private

challenge. He has excellent knowledge of Chemistry, and is

sector, government and research institutes

very passionate about teaching and training.

Laboratory Management

Operation of various scientific equipment

In addition, he has excellent computer skills with sound

Writing of Scientific articles for publication in

knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access,

peer reviewed publications

PowerPoint, Publisher and Outlook), Internet, Blackbody

Presentation of scientific work at conferences

Technology, Moodle, databases (mySQL and SQL Servers),

and to peers

Photoshop, Origin software, Programming (Matlab, Excel VBA,

and Visual Studio (VB.Net)) and is knowledgeable in Web

designing, building and maintenance.

Instrumentation Skills

Education

ETAAS FAAS TG

Current Projects

ICP MS ICP OES DTA

Mentor : Dr M Mujuru DSC GC MS IC

University Of Limpopo UV VIS HPLC FTIR

Forensic analysis of persistant organic pollutants in water and EDX XRD ESCA

soil (PCB, PHAs, dioxins and related compounds).

Doctorate in Chemistry 2007 2011

Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa Further Training

Investigation of atomization processes in electrothermal

vaporizers for multi-element analysis using simulations. SHE Representative Activities

Basic Environmental Awareness Training

Masters in Chemistry 2005 2006 Laboratory Safety

Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa

Assessor training

Mechanisms of action of permanent modifiers in the sample Laboratory Safety and Good Laboratory Practice

vaporization in electrothermal atomic absorption spectroscopy.

KBC Training

Mark Obtained 71 %

Hazard Identification, Continuous Risk

Assessment And Control

BSc Hons Chemistry 2002

Fire Fighting

University of Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe

Breathing Apparatus

Degree Class 2.1

Gas Monitoring Apparatus

Courses Completed

Sample Preparation for ICP.

Physical Chemistry 3

Windows and Web Application Development in

Analytical Chemistry 2.2

Visual Studio 2005

Further Physical Chemistry 2.1

Further Analytical Chemistry 2.1 SQL Server 2005

Bioinorganic Chemistry 1

Further Solid State Chemistry 1

Polymer Chemistry 1

Inorganic Chemistry 2.1

Organic Chemistry 2.1

Advanced Organic Chemistry 2.1

Publications and Conferences

Advanced Inorganic Chemistry 3

Medicinal Chemistry 2.1

Publications

Environmental Analysis 3

Advanced Spectroscopy

2.1

N. Darangwa, D.A. Katskov, U. Heitman South African

Atmospheric Chemistry 1

Journal of Chemistry (2012), 66, 207 215

2.1

Dissertation

D.A. Katskov, N. Darangwa, Journal of Analytical

Atomic Chemistry (2010), 25, 1079

Work Experience

N. Darangwa, D.A. Katskov, Journal of Analytical

Lecturer January 2014

Atomic Chemistry (2010), 25, 1091

Jeppe Education Centre, Polokwane. South Africa

E. Bulska, M. Piaścik, D.A. Katskov, N. Darangwa, M.

Physical Science lecturer for upgrading students.

Grotti Spectrochimica Acta Part B 62 (2007) Issue 11,

Instructor E Learning June – Dec 2013 Pages 1195 1202

Engineering Institute of Technology: Australia

D.A. Katskov, N. Darangwa, M. Grotti, Spectrochimica

Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry lecturer for a bridging

Acta Part B 61 (2006) 554 564

course for an Advanced Diploma in Engineering

Part Time Lecturer Feb –Mar 2013

Conferences

Faculty of Science, Midrand Graduate Institute: South Africa

Lecturing First Year Chemistry for Biomedical and

Nicholas Darangwa, Dimitri A Katskov. Making ET

Biotechnology courses (Relief Lecturer for a colleague on AAS determination less dependant on the

maternity leave) vaporisation kinetics of the analytes. Colloquium

Spectroscopicum Internationale XXXVII Buzios, Rio de

Part Time Lecturer Jul 2005 – Nov 2012 Janeiro, Brazil. 28 August – 02 September, 2011

Department of Chemistry, Tshwane University of

Technology: South Africa

Nicholas Darangwa, Dimitri A Katskov. Investigation

Lecturing the following modules:

of atomisation processes in electrothermal vaporisers

Inorganic Chemistry II and III

for atomic spectrometry. Colloquium

Chemistry I

Spectroscopicum Internationale XXXVI, Budapest,

Environmental Chemistry II Hungary. 30 August 03 September, 2009.

Analytical Chemistry I

Nicholas Darangwa, Dimitri A Katskov. Simulation of

Coordination and Supervision of:

Analytical Chemistry I Practicals atomisation processes in electrothermal vaporisers

for atomic spectrometry. 10th Rio Symposium 2008,

Chemistry I Practicals

Salvador, Brazil. 07 – 12 September, 2008.

Chemistry I Tutorials

Analytical Chemistry I Tutorials

Nicholas Darangwa, Dimitri A Katskov. Simulation of

Lecturer: Jan Dec 2011 atomisation processes in electrothermal vaporisers

Tshwane North College: South Africa for atomic spectrometry. Environmin 2007, Bakgatla

Resort, Pillanesberg, SA, 22 26 July, 2007.

Lecturing Physical Science Grade 12 (NCS) for upgrading

class

Nicholas Darangwa, Dimitri A Katskov. Effect of Rh

and Ir modifiers on the vaporization of microgram

Plant Supervisor Water Treatment Oct – Dec 2009 samples in graphite tube atomizers for Atomic

Sulphide Tech (GypSlim Pilot Plant): South Africa spectrometry. Young Spectroscopists Symposium,

Continuous monitoring of CO and LPG levels using portable Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, SA. 25

monitors. August, 2005.

Data Logging.

Data capturing on the Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet and Nicholas Darangwa, Dimitri A Katskov. Effect of Rh

and Ir modifiers on the vaporization of microgram

filing.

samples in graphite tube atomizers for Atomic

Analysis of gases from the furnace (KILN) using the Osart

spectrometry. SACI 2004, CSIR Convention Centre,

apparatus.

Pretoria South Africa. 5 – 9 July 2004.

References Awards and Honours

BEST POSTER AWARD in the field of Atomic

M Mujuru, PHD

Spectrometry, CSI XXXVII Conference, Buzios, Rio de

Lecturer

Janeiro. August 28 – September 2, 2011

Faculty Of Science

BEST PRESENTER AWARD at Bakgatla, Pillanesburg,

University Of Limpopo

Enviromin 2007 Conference.

Turflop, Polokwane

South Africa

BEST MASTER STUDENT in the Faculty of Natural

Tel : 015-***-****

Sciences, Tshwane University of Technology, 2006.

Cell : 072-***-****/ 084-***-****

E Mail : **********.******@**.**.** 2ND RUNNER UP PRIZE for best oral presentations in the

Young Spectroscopist Symposium presentations.

Pretoria, Tshwane University of Technology, 2005.

RI McCrindle, PHD

NATIONAL RESEARCH FUND BURSARY recipient for the

Senior Researcher : Dept of hemistry

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period 2004 – 2009 for masters and doctorate studies.

Faculty of Science

Tshwane University of Technology TSHWANE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY BURSARY recipient

Private Bag X680 for the period 2004 – 2009 for masters and doctorate

Arcadia, Pretoria studies.

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BEST CHEMISTRY STUDENT AWARD at Marondera High

South Africa

School, Marondera, Zimbabwe, 1997 and 1998.

Tel : 012-***-****

E mail : ***********@***.**.**

Hobbies & Interests

M Sandasi, PHD

Nicholas likes challenges and solving technical

Dept of Pharmacy

problems. He is especially much motivated in

Faculty of Science

investigative research that solves technically

Tshwane University of Technology

challenging problems. One of his dream is to build an

Private Bag X680

agency that conducts environmental and safety audits

Arcadia, Pretoria

and environmental impact assessments.

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South Africa Nicholas is also a very sociable person who values true

Tel : 012-***-**** friendship. He loves travelling, mountain climbing, and

Cell : 078-***-**** the outdoors. He also loves watching movies and

E Mail : ********@***.**.** sport.

M Lupankwa, PHD Contact Details

Lecturer : Dept of eology

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Faculty of Science 5 Walthof Flats

Tshwane University of Technology 169 Cragg Street

Private Bag X680 Queenswood Ext 2

Arcadia, Pretoria Pretoria

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South Africa 0186

Tel : 012-***-****

Cell : 082-***-**** Cell: +27-78-195-****

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