Durban University of Technology, South Africa
Senzekile Majolaa is a PhD student
and part-time lecturer in the Chemistry Department at Durban University of
Technology, South Africa. My research interests include organic synthesis,
protein-drug interactions and electroanalytical chemistry. My PhD research
focuses primarily on the design and synthesis of indole-pyrazole fused
derivatives and the development of electrochemical immunosensors to support the
treatment of diabetes and cancer. I am the founder of a community engagement
called Thokazi Helps, which helps grade 12 students who lack access or are
unsure where to start when applying for universities and funding. I am also
involved in a community engagement program at Durban University of Technology
Chemistry Department, where we help grade 12 students bridge the knowledge gap
that exists between high school and the start of higher education. The result
is to cover physical CAPS practicals in rural areas throughout KwaZulu-Natal.