Meet the team

Corrinne Shaw

Head of Unit | E: corrinne.shaw@uct.ac.za
Professor Corrinne Shaw has a PhD in Engineering Management and is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. Her role as Deputy Dean with the portfolio of Social Responsiveness in the faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment (EBE) emphasises the critical role of the faculty in understanding and addressing societal challenges as they present within and external to EBE and fostering sustainable development.

 

Therona Moodley

Lecturer | E: therona.moodley@uct.ac.za
Having obtained her Masters at the University of Minnesota (USA), Therona’s current PhD research examines how metacognition can foster academic perseverance in students. She has taught at UNISA, UWC and CPUT. "What the educator does in teaching is to make it possible for the students to become themselves." (Freire).

 

Alison Gwynne-Evans

Lecturer | E: alison.gwynne-evans@uct.ac.za
Alison holds a Masters in Education and Development specialising in curriculum planning and her research focuses on teaching and learning relating to ethics within engineering. Her vision is to inspire students to translate their skill and knowledge into action that impacts their context.

Nuraan Hartley

Administrative Assistant | E: nuraan.hartley@uct.ac.za
Nuraan is an administrative assistant within the Faculty of EBE. She received her Certificate in Early Childhood Development and National Diploma in Business Management from the College of Cape Town and a Higher Certificate in Adult Education from UCT. Before joining UCT, most of her work experience was gained in the insurance industry.