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Nyasha Makuve

Chemistry Lecturer and Researcher · University of Botswana

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54Google Scholar Citations
4Google Scholar h-index
2Google Scholar i10-index

Research Interests

Coordination Chemistry, Chemical Technology, Organometallic Chemistry

Biography

Dr Nyasha Makuve obtained her PhD (Chemistry) from the University of Johannesburg, South Africa in 2020. Additionally, she has also obtained certificates of Full Registration and Accreditation for Assessor and Moderator under the Botswana Qualifications Authority (BQA) Act No 24 of 2013. She joined the University of Botswana in 2021 as an Inorganic Lecturer in the Chemistry Department. She is an affiliate member of the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC), member of Chemical Society of Botswana and Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD) full member since 2021. Her research area focuses on design , synthesis and catalytic application of organometallic compounds and metal organic frameworks.

Education

PhD Chemistry (University of Johannesburg, South Africa) MSc Material Chemistry (Midlands State University, Zimbabwe) BSc Chemical Technology (Midlands State University, Zimbabwe) Post Graduate Diploma in Higher Education (Botho University, Botswana)

Recent Google Scholar Publications

  1. Catalyst Design–Performance Relationships for the Selective Catalytic Hydrogenation of Furfural to Furfuryl Alcohol
    Journal of Chemistry 2026 (1), 1425745 , 2026, 2026
  2. Advancing Sustainable Gamma-Valerolactone Synthesis Using Homogeneous Catalysts: Catalytic Strategies, Mechanistic Insights and Transition to Eco-Friendly Biomass Processing
    Journal of Chemistry 2025, 36 , 2025, 2025 | Citations: 3.0
  3. A Review of Pedagogical Strategies for ICT Integration in Chemistry Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
    SCIREA Journal of Education. 10 (3), 105-118 , 2025, 2025 | Citations: 1.0
  4. Metal Complexes as Antimicrobial, Antiviral and Antiparasitic Agents
    British Journal of Healthcare and Medical Research 12 (2), 200-212 , 2025, 2025 | Citations: 3.0
  5. CYCLORUTHENATED COMPLEXES IN CANCER THERAPHY
    International Medical Journal 32 (2), 9469-9478 , 2025, 2025

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