About CeBER
CeBER strives to equip scientists at the postgraduate level with expertise that will allow them to excel in every sector of the bioprocess arena, from research to industry.
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Research Areas
CeBER have five main research areas which include: Algal Biotechnology; Mineral Bioprocessing; Biocatalysis & Bioproducts; Water & the Environment; and Engineering Aspects of Bioprocesses.
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Chemical Engineering
Home to the largest national research programme, the Chemical Engineering Department provides a range of research opportunities that help tackle social and environmental challenges in South Africa, Africa and the world.
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Researchers
CeBER is home to an array of researchers that supervise and add expertise to projects within the Bioprocess Engineering sector. This diversity spans everything from reactor design to microbial engineering.
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Opening doors for young African women in science
Our very own Carol Ngwenya sits down with UCT news and reflects on her journey as a woman in STEM.
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CeBER students showcase research at local conference
A number of CeBER students presented the cutting edge research coming out of our laboratories at the recent Interinstitutional Chemical Engineering Symposium hosted at UCT.
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Dr Brandon Weber joins as CeBER's new director
Dr Brandon Weber joins CeBER, taking up the mantle of leadership as Director.
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Cheers to our graduates of 2025 – it’s time to celebrate!
CeBER is proud to celebrate the graduation of several of our postgraduate students, continuing our long-standing tradition of excellence in postgraduate education and research.
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