Dr Phumlani Ngcobo

# A Node For African Thought

Research and Innovation

To achieve and maintain the University’s vision and mission, the research and innovation division contributes mainly by promoting the research related goal of the institution which is: to drive growth in UNIZULU research and Innovation

Faculty: Science, Agriculture and Engineering

Department: Physics

Discipline: Interdisciplinary nuclear and materials physics.

Contact details

Email: NgcoboPZ@unizulu.ac.za

Campus: KwaDlangezwa

Research Interest Areas

MCNPX
Radiation Detection
Radiation Physics
Monte Carlo Simulation
Radiation Protection

Research Niche Area(s) of current projects

Production of neutron-rich isotopes to understand big bang theory.

Optimisation of nuclear energy reactors.

Applications of nuclear sciences for non-energy applications, including agriculture.