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Professor Tebello Nyokong is a leading academic and researcher at Rhodes University, South Africa, with a primary affiliation in the Chemistry Department. She is a key figure in the Institute for Nanotechnology Innovation and has collaborated with institutions such as Yıldız Technical University and Mintek. Her work bridges chemistry, nanotechnology, and environmental and biomedical applications.
Her research is centered on photochemistry, photobiology, and nanotechnology, with a focus on developing phthalocyanine- and porphyrin-based materials. These are applied in photodynamic antimicrobial therapy, environmental pollutant degradation, and electrochemical sensing. Her interdisciplinary work integrates synthetic chemistry, materials characterization, and photochemical analysis to design functional nanomaterials.
Her recent publications show a consistent trend in advanced nanomaterials for catalysis, ROS generation, and photostable photosensitizers. The work spans from fundamental synthesis and photophysical studies to practical applications in health and environment. Journals such as Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry and New Journal of Chemistry frequently feature her contributions.
Her research has been supported by major global and regional funders, including:
- National Research Foundation (South Africa)
- National Institutes of Health (USA)
- Japan Society for the Promotion of Science
- Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
- Department of Science and Innovation (South Africa)
- Water Research Commission
- Nanotechnology Innovation Centre
She has received numerous accolades for her scientific contributions, described as “distinguished” and “pioneering,” though specific award names are not listed. She has advised many students and mentored researchers in her lab, though their names are not provided in the text. Her team operates within the Institute for Nanotechnology Innovation, focusing on developing sustainable and innovative solutions using photoactive materials.
