Dr Michelle Erasmus

Dr Michelle Erasmus

Head of Department
Qualifications: PhD Applied Mathematics

Professional Background

All academic qualifications were obtained from the University of the Free State. Academic service at the Central University of Technology, Free State began in 1995 as a Lecturer.

Since August 2023, the role has included serving as Head of the Department of Mathematical and Physical Sciences.

Research and academic interests include ecological population modelling, innovation, skills development, and the integration of MATLAB and Simulink software into mathematics teaching and learning.

Areas of Expertise

  • • Ecological Population Modelling
  • • Innovation

Selected Publications

  • • Erasmus, M.H. (2023). The Application of MATLAB® Live Script and Simulink in the Electrical Engineering Mathematics Classroom. Journal of Namibian Studies, 35, pp. 1-17.
    https://doi.org/10.59670/jns.v35i.3969 →
  • • Erasmus, M.H. (2021). An Application of the Z-Transform in Extracting the Density Regulation from the Periodic Output of an Age-Structured Population Model. International Journal of Circuits, Systems and Signal Processing, pp. 1676-1686.
    https://doi.org/10.46300/9106.2021.15.181 →
  • • Schoombie, S.W. & Erasmus, M.H. (2002). Computation of Evolutionary Stable Strategies for Population Models with Chaotic States. Die Suid-Afrikaanse Tydskrif vir Natuurwetenskappe en Tegnologie, 21.

Conference Proceedings & Presentations

  • • Erasmus, M.H. (2023). The Application of MATLAB® Live Script and Simulink in the Electrical Engineering Mathematics Classroom. 9th International Conference on Green Computing and Engineering Technologies (ICGCET), 27-28 September 2023, Cape Town, South Africa.
  • • Erasmus, M.H. & Conradie, E. (2023). Equipping Students with a Real-World Problem-Solving Skill in the Mathematics Class. TERA Amsterdam International Conference on Teaching, Education & Learning, 7-8 August 2023.
  • • Erasmus, M.H. & Theron, L. (2023). MATLAB Live Script and Its Application in Civil Engineering Education. TERA Amsterdam International Conference on Teaching, Education & Learning, 7-8 August 2023.
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  • • Erasmus, M.H. & Conradie, E. Compulsory Real-World Problem-Solving Assignment to Teach Innovation at a Higher Education Institution in South Africa. UNLOCKing Creative & Innovative Teaching for Higher Education Conference (UIIN), online.
    Conference information →

Contact Us
Dr Michelle Erasmus

Dr Michelle Erasmus

mellis@cut.ac.za