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Andrew Swarts is an Associate Professor of Inorganic Chemistry at the School of Chemistry, University of the Witwatersrand. He completed his PhD in Organometallic Chemistry at Stellenbosch University in 2014 under Prof. Selwyn Mapolie. His research focuses on sustainable catalysis, employing earth-abundant metals to develop efficient catalysts for redox reactions and energy applications. He has secured over ZAR 5 million in research grants from institutions including NRF and NWU. Key roles include serving on the CATSA National Executive Committee (2018-2020), leading the Catalysis and Synthesis Research Group at NWU (2018-2021), and holding an NRF Y-rating (2020-2025).
His research interests span organometallic synthesis, catalytic mechanisms, and sustainable energy solutions. Notable contributions include formic acid dehydrogenation pathways using ruthenium complexes and development of copper-based catalysts for water oxidation. He has published extensively in journals like European Journal of Inorganic Chemistry and Applied Organometallic Chemistry, with a focus on green chemistry and SDG-aligned applications.
Andrew has served as a reviewer for major chemistry journals, panel member for NRF funding, and examiner for MSc/PhD candidates across multiple universities. His current work at WITS emphasizes catalysis for sustainability, aiming to address UN SDGs through innovative catalyst design and reaction engineering.
