Dr. Sandile Phillip Koko, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Engineering recently obtained an NRF C3 rating as an established researcher. This rating signifies his high-quality and impactful research output as perceived by international peer reviewers. 

Koko’s research reflects his sustained dedication and significant research contributions to the field of electrical engineering, particularly in renewable and alternative energy systems. The NRF C3 rating is not merely a reflection of research output but an acknowledgment of the quality, innovation, and international standing of his research work. Additionally, his recent recognition by Elsevier Journal also highlights the global relevance of his work to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. This accolade does not only highlight his individual accomplishments but also enhances the reputation of both the Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology (FEBIT) and University at large.

“I am very delighted for such a prestigious award. Achieving the NRF C3 rating fills me with immense pride, both as a scholar and on behalf of university. This recognition underscores the high calibre of the research I undertake and also provides additional motivation to advance my research agenda in order to achieve even more in the coming years. This is an inspiration to the next generation of engineering researchers within our university.”   

Dr Sandile Phillip Koko possesses 16 years of academic experience in teaching and learning across various programs, including electrical machines, energy systems, renewable energy, power systems, energy management, electrical engineering, and power generation and storage. He obtained his B.Tech: Electrical Engineering and B.Tech: Project Management in 2008 and 2010, respectively. In 2014, he completed his M.Tech: Electrical Engineering and was recognized as the best postgraduate student in the Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. In the same year, He earned another award for being one of the best presenters at the South African Universities Power Engineering Conference (SAUPEC). He developed and presented a mathematical model to analyse the performance of a micro-hydrokinetic power generation system.  

He completed his D.Eng: Electrical Engineering 2018 and is currently a Senior Lecturer in the department of Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Engineering. His primary research interests are in renewable and alternative energy, power and energy systems, electrical machines, and energy management, as reflected in Google Scholar with an H-index of 10 and over 600 citations. Additionally, he is a member of the South African Energy Efficiency Confederation (SAEEC) and a registered Professional Engineering Technologist with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA). His noteworthy achievements include winning excellent oral presentation award as the best presenter of the ICPE2021 international conference, in China.