Department of Mining, Minerals and Geomatics Engineering
Mr T Chauke
| College of Science, Engineering and Technology | |
|---|---|
| School of Engineering | |
| Department: Mining Engineering | |
| Lecturer | |
| E-mail: | chaukt1@unisa.ac.za |
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Earth Sciences in Mining and Environmental Geology (Honours), University of Venda
- Master of Earth Sciences in Mining and Environmental Geology, University of Venda
- Currently registered for Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Science, Engineering and Technology with the University of South Africa
Fields of academic interests
- Geostatistics
- Engineering Geology
- Economic Geology
- GIS and Remote Sensing
- Modelling and Machine Learning
Field of Specialisation
- Geostatistics,
- Mining and Exploration Geology
Paper presentations
Quarterly Technical Workshop Programme: Council for Geoscience. October 2020.
Topic: Geology and Geochemistry of Muyexe Magnesite Deposit, Giyani Greenstone Belt, Limpopo, South Africa
Professional positions, fellowships & awards
- South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP)
Other
Biography
Mr Tiyani Chauke is a Lecturer at the Department of Mining Engineering, University of South Africa (UNISA). He holds a Master’s Degree in Mining and Environmental Geology from the University of Venda (UNIVEN). Mr Chauke is currently registered with the UNISA for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Science, Engineering and Technology. He is a multi-disciplinary academic, who has been involved in research work in the fields of mining engineering, engineering geology, exploration and economic geology, GIS and remote sensing and environmental sciences. Additionally, he has been involved as a consultant to students, researchers and companies to present to them how intergrading multi-disciplinary fields can be successfully utilised to their advantage within their communities, research projects and businesses. Mr Tiyani Chauke is Lecturer for the following modules: Mining Geology I (MGY1501); Mining Geology II (MGY2601); Mining Geology IIB (MGY2611); Mining Geology III (GMI3601) and Mining and Sustainability (MIN4810).