Research
Generate knowledge. Solving real-world water challenges.
Our research portfolio spans engineering, environmental science, agriculture genomics, governance and socio-economic analysis to deliver innovative solutions for water security.
Featured Programme
Optimizing the Water-Energy-Food Nexus
The Letaba River Basin initiative integrates irrigation modernisation, hydropower recovery, digital monitoring, and climate resilience.
Core dimensions include:
Canal-to-pressurised pipeline conversion modelling
Hydropower recovery potential
Energy demand reduction
Grid stability implications
Climate adaptation modelling
Community co-benefits
Our Research Programmes
Water-Energy-Food Nexus (Letaba Basin)
Optimising systems for irrigation, hydropower, energy efficiency and climate resilience.
Nitrogen & Sulfur Monitoring
Stable isotope analysis to assess catchment impacts and water quality.
Emerging Contaminants
Hydrogel technologies for removal of atrazine, pharmaceuticals and other contaminants.
Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (Wash)
Participatory research and policy engagement across communities and provinces.
NGS Genomics platform
Next-generation sequencing for plant health, food safety and AMR research.