Dr Elize Smit

Overview

Teaching Duties I am involved in the teaching of first year general chemistry (CEM01A1) and second year analytical chemistry (CEM02B2). I also teach advanced mass spectrometry at Honours level. I serve as internal and external moderator for various general chemistry and analytical chemistry modules. I received the Faculty of Science Teaching and Learning Excellence Award in 2022. Research Interests Dr Smit obtained her PhD in 2016 under supervision of Prof Egmont Rohwer (University of Pretoria) and Dr Stefan de Goede (Sasol). Her postgraduate research focussed on the development of chromatography, high resolution mass spectrometry and other techniques for the analysis of petrochemical samples. Her research interests include analytical techniques and how they can be used to further the understanding of fundamental processes, especially with the use of chemometrics. Current research projects are focussed on the analysis of complex mixtures, e.g. those obtained from multi-substrate screening of catalysts, and the use of combinatorial methods to streamline catalyst synthesis and evaluation. She is also interested in the use of technology (e.g. 3D-printing) in teaching. Links Scopus Google Scholar OrCid LinkedIn