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Dr. Krishna Govender | Computational Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Dr. University of Johannesburg , South Africa

Dr. Krishna Govender is a Senior Lecturer and Group Lead at the Computational Chemistry and Molecular Modelling (CCMM) Group at the University of Johannesburg since 2022. With a PhD in Computational Chemistry from the University of Cape Town and postdoctoral experience at its Scientific Computing Research Unit, they specialize in molecular modelling and computational chemistry. They have received numerous awards, including the Innovation Doctoral Scholarship and Y2 researcher rating. Dr. [Your Name] has supervised several MSc and PhD students, with their research focusing on antiviral drugs, graphene modifications, and anticancer agents. They also organize bi-weekly postgraduate seminars at the University of Johannesburg.

 

Professional Profiles:

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🎓 Education

Matric (Exemption)
Newcastle High School, 2002BSc (Chemistry)
University of Pretoria, 2007BSc (Hons) (Chemistry)
University of Pretoria, 2008MSc (Chemistry) with distinction
Specializing in molecular modelling, University of Pretoria, 2010PhD (Chemistry)
Specializing in Computational Chemistry, University of Cape Town, 2014Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Scientific Computing Research Unit, University of Cape Town, 2015

🏆 Achievements/Awards

University of Pretoria Achievement Bursary
2003, 2005, and 2006National Research Foundation Studentship
2008 – 2009University of Cape Town Equity Scholarship
2010BSc (Hons) Class Representative
2007Innovation Doctoral Scholarship
2010 – 2013Department of Chemistry Doctoral Scholarship
2010 – 2011Department of Chemistry General Studentship
2007 – 2009Scarce Skills Postdoctoral Scholarship
2014 – 2015Department of Chemistry Equity Development Program Scholarship
2010 – 2012Masters Bursary
2008 – 2009Y2 Rated Researcher
2019 – 2024Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, Meraka Institute, Best Upcoming Researcher
2017

💻 Computer Skills

Software
Microsoft Office, Gaussian, CHARMM, MOPAC, AMBER, Quantum Espresso, GROMACS, CP2K, LAMMPS, NAMD, NWChem, VASP, ORCA, Material Studio, SchrodingerProgramming Languages
C, C++, Fortran, Python, BashOperating Systems
Microsoft Windows, Linux, MacOSCompilers
Intel, GNU, PGI, CUDA

🧑‍🏫 Students Supervised

Mr Charmy Twala, PhD (Chemistry), University of Johannesburg, 2022 – presentMs Lesego Mogoane, MSc (Chemistry), University of Johannesburg, 2024 – presentMr Bongani Steven Tshifaro, MSc (Chemistry), University of Johannesburg, 2024 – presentMr Vitalis Mbayo, PhD (Chemistry), University of Johannesburg, 2024 – present

🤝 Co-supervised Students

Ms Andrea Josiah, PhD (Chemistry), University of Johannesburg, 2023 – presentMs Khanyisile Dhlamini, PhD (Chemistry), University of Johannesburg, 2023 – presentMr Akinshola O. Akinola, PhD (Chemistry), University of Johannesburg, 2023 – presentMs Sesethu Godlo, PhD (Biochemistry), University of South Africa, 2024 – presentMs Sharna Moonsamy, MSc (Pharmacology), University of Pretoria, 2024 – presentMs Blessing Fadzai Masora, PhD (Chemistry), University of Johannesburg, 2024 – presentMr Antony Onjwaya, MSc (Chemistry), University of Johannesburg, 2024 – present

🎓 Supervised Students Graduated

Ms Blessing Fadzai Masora, MSc (Chemistry) with distinction, University of Johannesburg, “A computational study of mechanistic pathways for the design of a greener process in the production of quinoline-2-(1H)-one and its derivatives”, 2022 – 2024Mr Vitalis Mbayo, MSc (Chemistry) with distinction, University of Johannesburg, “Quantum chemical studies on antiviral drugs – an insight into antimicrobial resistance”, 2022 – 2024

✍️Publications Top Note :

 

1. Recent Progress in the Development of Semiconductor-Based Photocatalyst Materials

Authors: F. Opoku, K.K. Govender, C.G.C.E. van Sittert, P.P. Govender

Published in: Advanced Sustainable Systems, 2017

Citations: 183

2. Insights into the Photocatalytic Mechanism of Mediator-Free Direct Z-Scheme Heterostructures

Authors: F. Opoku, K.K. Govender, C.G.C.E. van Sittert, P.P. Govender

Published in: Applied Surface Science, 2018

Citations: 147

3. Enhanced Charge Separation and Visible Light Photocatalytic Activity of Modified Wurtzite ZnO

Authors: F. Opoku, K.K. Govender, C.G.C.E. van Sittert, P.P. Govender

Published in: New Journal of Chemistry, 2017

Citations: 80

4. Role of MoS2 and WS2 Monolayers on Photocatalytic Hydrogen Production and Pollutant Degradation

Authors: F. Opoku, K.K. Govender, C.G.C.E. van Sittert, P.P. Govender

Published in: New Journal of Chemistry, 2017

Citations: 51

5. QTAIM and ETS-NOCV Analyses of Intramolecular CH···HC Interactions in Metal Complexes

Authors: I. Cukrowski, K.K. Govender, M.P. Mitoraj, M. Srebro

Published in: The Journal of Physical Chemistry A, 2011

Citations: 49

6. Enhancing Charge Separation and Photocatalytic Activity of Cubic SrTiO3 with Perovskite-Type Materials

Authors: F. Opoku, K.K. Govender, C.G.C.E. van Sittert, P.P. Govender

Published in: ChemistrySelect, 2017

Citations: 42

7. AM1/d-CB1: A Semiempirical Model for QM/MM Simulations of Chemical Glycobiology Systems

Authors: K. Govender, J. Gao, K.J. Naidoo

Published in: Journal of Chemical Theory and Computation, 2014

Citations: 42

8. Tuning the Electronic Structures and Optical Properties of Hybrid Graphene Oxide/V-Doped NaNbO3 Heterostructures

Authors: F. Opoku, K.K. Govender, C.G.C.E. van Sittert, P.P. Govender

Published in: Carbon, 2018

Citations: 40

9. Density Functional Theory in Prediction of Stepwise Protonation Constants for Nitrilotripropanoic Acid (NTPA)

Authors: K.K. Govender, I. Cukrowski

Published in: The Journal of Physical Chemistry A, 2009

Citations: 28

10. DMol3/COSMO-RS Prediction of Aqueous Solubility and Reactivity of Selected Azo Dyes

Authors: O.O. Wahab, L.O. Olasunkanmi, K.K. Govender, P.P. Govender

Published in: Journal of Molecular Liquids, 2018

Citations: 25

Krishna Govender| Computational Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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