TUT Teaching and Learning Deputy Vice-Chancellor Inaugurated an ASSAf Member. The announcement celebrates Prof Barend van Wyk, TUT Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Teaching, Learning, and Technology, who has been inducted into the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), the country’s premier scientific body. ASSAf recognizes outstanding scholars, and membership is a distinguished honor for significant contributions to science.
TUT Teaching and Learning Deputy Vice-Chancellor Inaugurated an ASSAf Member
Prof van Wyk, a seasoned academic leader with a background in Electrical and Information Engineering, is acknowledged for his impactful research in computational intelligence, machine learning, image processing, pattern recognition, and engineering education. The announcement highlights his extensive publication record, successful mentorship of doctoral and master’s students, and his commitment to science advocacy.
Prof van Wyk expresses his delight and humility at joining this prestigious community of scholars and scientists. The Vice-Chancellor and Principal of TUT, Prof Tinyiko Maluleke, expresses immense pride in Prof van Wyk’s achievement and underscores the university’s dedication to science. TUT now boasts a total of seven scholars as elected members of ASSAf, underscoring its significant presence in the academic and scientific landscape.
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