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Prof Philip Reeve Baron
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Biography Philip Baron works as a multidisciplinary person. He has achieved post graduate degrees in the fields of psychology, engineering, philosophy, and religious studies. Philip has published across several discipl
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Biography Philip Baron works as a multidisciplinary person. He has achieved post graduate degrees in the fields of psychology, engineering, philosophy, and religious studies. Philip has published across several disciplines in recognised journals and has an active social media presence with over 125 000 subscribers and 25000 daily views on his popular YouTube channel. In 2015 and 2023 he was awarded the University of Johannesburg’s Vice Chancellor’s award for teaching excellence, and in 2016 the South African National Tertiary Education (CHE) award for teaching excellence. Qualification(s) D.Litt et (UNISA) 2017; M.Ing Electrical Engineering (UJ) 2012; B.A Hons: Religious Studies (UNISA) 2012; B.A Hons: Psychology (UNISA) 2008 – cum laude; B.Tech: Electrical Engineering Light Current (TWR) 2003 – cum laude; N.Dip: Electrical Engineering Light Current (TWR) 2001. Research Interests Cybernetics, education, cross disciplinary studies