Mxolisi Mukhawana | Climate Changes | Best Researcher Award

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Mr Mxolisi Mukhawana | Climate Changes | Best Researcher Award

Scientific Manager / PhD Candidate at  Department of Water and Sanitation / University of the Western Cape, South Africa

Mxolisi Blessing Mukhawana is a distinguished scientific manager and research scientist specializing in water resources management, hailing from Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa. Armed with an M.Sc. in Physics from the University of Pretoria and holding the esteemed designation of Pr. Sci. Nat (Physics), Mukhawana is currently pursuing a PhD in Water and Environmental Science at the University of the Western Cape.

Publication Profile:🌟👨‍🎓

Education:

🎓 M.Sc. Physics from the University of Pretoria. 🎓 Pr. Sci. Nat (Physics). 🎓 PhD Candidate in Water and Environmental Science at UWC

Notable Achievements:

  • Spearheaded the design, development, and maintenance of the National Integrated Water Information System (NIWIS).
  • Coordinated the implementation of the Data Management Strategy (DMS) for Water and Sanitation in South Africa.
  • Lead researcher on “Investigations of Multi-Index Approaches for Integrated Drought Monitoring in South Africa.”

 

🌱 Research Focus: Climate Changes

Mxolisi’s research primarily revolves around the impacts of climate change on water resources, particularly in the context of South Africa. Their work involves studying patterns of climate variability, assessing the vulnerability of water systems to extreme weather events, and developing strategies for adaptive water resource management in a changing climate.

Publications Top Notes:

  1. Application of the Standardised Streamflow Index for Hydrological Drought Monitoring in the Western Cape Province, South Africa: A Case Study in the Berg River Catchment
    • Published in Water (Switzerland) in 2023, this article explores the application of the Standardised Streamflow Index for hydrological drought monitoring in the Western Cape Province, with a specific focus on the Berg River Catchment.
  2. Review of In-Situ and Remote Sensing-Based Indices and Their Applicability for Integrated Drought Monitoring in South Africa
    • Also published in Water (Switzerland) in 2023, this review article conducted by Mukhawana and colleagues assesses various in-situ and remote sensing-based indices for their applicability in integrated drought monitoring in South Africa.
  3. RECENT TRENDS OF DROUGHT USING REMOTELY SENSED AND IN-SITU INDICES: TOWARDS AN INTEGRATED DROUGHT MONITORING SYSTEM FOR SOUTH AFRICA
    • Presented at the International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium (IGARSS) in 2021, this conference paper, co-authored by Mukhawana, highlights recent trends of drought using remotely sensed and in-situ indices, aiming towards the development of an integrated drought monitoring system for South Africa.