Dr. Thompho Rashamuse | Data Science | Research Excellence Award

Thompho Jason Rashamuse is a senior scientist and synthetic chemist with a Ph.D. in Chemistry, specializing in the design, synthesis, and characterization of small-molecule-based materials for health, environmental, and energy applications. He has extensive expertise in synthetic chemistry, materials synthesis, and advanced analytical techniques, including NMR, HPLC-LCMS, GC-MS, XRD, SEM, and TEM. His work integrates experimental chemistry with computational modelling to optimize molecular design and synthesis pathways. Dr. Rashamuse has led multidisciplinary research projects, overseen advanced laboratory operations, and managed high-value analytical instrumentation while ensuring strict compliance with safety and quality standards. He has contributed to proposal evaluation at the national level, secured competitive research funding, and authored peer-reviewed scientific publications. In addition to his research leadership, he is actively involved in mentoring postgraduate students and early-career researchers, demonstrating strong commitment to scientific excellence, collaboration, and innovation.