Raeesa Moolla

Doctor Raeesa Moolla is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Geography, Archaeology and Environmental Studies, University of the Witwatersrand. Her research focuses on air quality, pollution dynamics, and environmental health, with a regional emphasis on southern Africa.

• BA, BAHons, MA, PhD (University of the Witwatersrand)

Research Interests:

• Meteorology: Atmospheric dynamics and weather-related environmental impacts.
• Air Quality: Monitoring pollutants and health implications in urban areas.
• Air Pollution: Industrial, transport, and mining-related emissions.
• Environmental Health: Linking pollution exposure to public health outcomes.

Recent Publications highlight interdisciplinary work spanning urban sociology, atmospheric science, and health risk assessment, particularly focusing on BTEX compounds, ozone trends, and mining impacts.