Chair commencement date: January 2007

Relevance of research: The research into Photodynamic Therapy has relevance in cancer therapy, particularly those cancers that cannot be removed by surgery. Research into fine chemicals will lead to development of useful products from industrial waste; hence it is also environmentally important.

DST/NRF SARChI Chair for Medicinal Chemistry and Nanotechnology Nanotechnology

Department of Chemistry Distinguished Professor Tebello Nyokong

Centre for Nanotechnology Innovation RU Centre for Nanotechnology Innovation

Foundational Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) SDG 3 Good Health and Well-Being

Foundational Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) SDG 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure