A5022245822- Geological and Geochemical Analysis
- Hydrocarbon exploration and reservoir analysis
- earthquake and tectonic studies
- Geological formations and processes
- High-pressure geophysics and materials
- Global Energy and Sustainability Research
- CO2 Sequestration and Geologic Interactions
- Geochemistry and Geologic Mapping
- Geothermal Energy Systems and Applications
- Geophysical and Geoelectrical Methods
- Geological Studies and Exploration
- Geological and Geophysical Studies
- Paleontology and Stratigraphy of Fossils
- French Urban and Social Studies
- Hydraulic Fracturing and Reservoir Analysis
- Wildlife-Road Interactions and Conservation
- Archaeology and Rock Art Studies
- Methane Hydrates and Related Phenomena
- Urbanization and City Planning
- Rural development and sustainability
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Sustainability and Climate Change Governance
- Evaluation and Performance Assessment
- Geotourism and Geoheritage Conservation
- Reservoir Engineering and Simulation Methods
Nelson Mandela University
2015-2022
Council for Geoscience
2014-2022
Friedrich Schiller University Jena
2017

 South Africa intends to mitigate its carbon emissions by developing renewable energy from solar, wind and hydro, investigating alternative sources such as natural gas nuclear. Low-enthalpy geothermal is becoming increasingly popular around the world, largely a result of technological advances that have enabled be harnessed relatively low temperature sources. However, does not form part Africa’s future scenario. This omission may related insufficient regional analysis potentially...
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The Global Change Programme (GCP) of the Department Science and Technology (DST) South Africa is one 'Grand Challenge' programmes that comprise a 10-year Innovation Plan (2008-2018), which aims to transform into greater knowledge-based economy through stimulating transdisciplinary research resolve, inter alia, specific energy, economy, society technology needs. Meeting these challenges epitomises necessity effective research, can be defined as specifically orientated resolve 'real-world'...
Evaluating anthropogenic changes to natural systems demand greater quantification through innovative transdisciplinary research focused on adaptation and mitigation across a wide range of thematic sciences. Southernmost Africa is unique field laboratory conduct such linked earth stewardship, with ‘earth’ as in our Commons. One main focus the AEON’s Earth Stewardship Science Research Institute (ESSRI) quantify region’s cultural heritage at various scales land its flanking oceans, well...
Research Article| March 01, 2016 Fractal geometry of the fault network across Soutpansberg Mountains, Limpopo, South Africa T. Dhansay; Dhansay Council for Geoscience, Polokwane; Earth Observatory Network-Earth Stewardship Science Institute, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Port Elizabeth e-mail: taufeeq.dhansay@gmail.com Search other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar G. Brandl; Brandl Polokwane gbrandl@geoscience.org.za M.J. de Wit maarten.dewit@nmmu.ac.za Author and...
Abstract Contact metamorphism along widespread dolerite sills and dykes, emplaced at 182 to 183 Ma through the sedimentary host rocks of Karoo Basin, triggered devolatilization carbon-rich shales Lower Ecca Group. Hornfel samples collected from drill cores that intersect were analyzed for mineral phase equilibria, chemistry porosity characterize thermal aureoles various distances sill intrusions. Andalusite-chiastolite cordierite porphyroblasts with biotite muscovite occur within 10 20 m...
South Africa is the largest CO2 emitter on African continent. These emissions stem from a heavy reliance coal as primary energy fuel and contributor toward socio-economic development. The government has targeted reducing by more than half in next 10 years. To meet climate change mitigation scenarios, while alleviating continued emissions, will look to technologies such carbon capture, utilisation storage. Initial assessments of Africa’s potential for storage have focused deep saline aquifers...
Abstract The delicate interplay of various Earth’s systems processes in the Critical Zone is vital ensuring an equilibrium across different spheres life. upper crust forms a thin veneer on surface that defined by interconnected network brittle structures. These structures enable Earth System processes. Increased anthropogenic interactions within very have seemingly resulted growing number negative natural effects, including induced seismicity, mine water drainage and land degradation....
Abstract Brittle structures are crucial for enabling several key natural processes in the Earth's upper crust. In addition, understanding 3D characteristics and geological evolution of these features is equally important to support various developmental objectives, such as those, inter alia , linked gas, groundwater, hydrothermal minerals seismicity. this study, we map fractures Gondwana based on available information, satellite imagery digital elevation data. The lengths orientations more...