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)
RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS
Catalysis, Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry
FUTURE PROJECTS
Catalytic application of organometallic compounds, metal organic frameworks and nanomaterials.
Applications Invited
54
Scholar Citations
4
Scholar h-index
2
Scholar i10-index
RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
Catalyst Design–Performance Relationships for the Selective Catalytic Hydrogenation of Furfural to Furfuryl Alcohol T Baoketsi, N Makuve, F Nareetsile Journal of Chemistry 2026 (1), 1425745 , 2026 2026
Advancing Sustainable Gamma-Valerolactone Synthesis Using Homogeneous Catalysts: Catalytic Strategies, Mechanistic Insights and Transition to Eco-Friendly Biomass Processing E Gaolefufa M.V, N Makuve, T Manyepedza Journal of Chemistry 2025, 36 , 2025 2025 Citations: 3
A Review of Pedagogical Strategies for ICT Integration in Chemistry Teaching and Learning in Higher Education N Makuve, J IIoanya SCIREA Journal of Education. 10 (3), 105-118 , 2025 2025 Citations: 1
Metal Complexes as Antimicrobial, Antiviral and Antiparasitic Agents N Makuve, R Makuve British Journal of Healthcare and Medical Research 12 (2), 200-212 , 2025 2025 Citations: 3
CYCLORUTHENATED COMPLEXES IN CANCER THERAPHY N Makuve, Makuve, Nyaradzo T, R Makuve International Medical Journal 32 (2), 9469-9478 , 2025 2025
Catalysts for biomass upgrading: transforming 5‐hydroxymethyl furfural into 2, 5‐furan dicarboxylic acid for fine chemicals, featuring mil‐100 (Fe) Mof as a novel catalyst T Manyepedza, N Makuve ChemistrySelect 9 (28), e202401412 , 2024 2024 Citations: 7
Contemporary issues in higher education: Diversity, inclusion, management and governance N Makuve African Journal of Education and Practice 10 (1), 56-65 , 2024 2024 Citations: 9
Catalysts for Biomass Upgrading: Transforming 5-Hydroxymethyl Furfural into 2,5-Furan Dicarboxylic Acidfor Fine Chemicals, Featuring Mil-100(Fe) Mof as a NovelCatalyst M Thapelo, M Nyasha ChemistrySelect 9 (e202401412) , 2024 2024
Selected Plant Essential and Seed Oils and their Secondary Metabolites Used as Insecticides: A Review BD Paphane, D Mogopodi, B Nkoane, N Makuve 2024
Palladium complexes bearing bis-aldimine N^ C^ N and N^ N^ N pincer ligands; A study of homogeneous/heterogeneous catalyzed CO2 hydrogenation N Miya, N Makuve, E Ocansey, G Mehlana, J Darkwa, BCE Makhubela Inorganica Chimica Acta 545, 121207 , 2023 2023 Citations: 3
Hydrogenation of Cinnamaldehyde by Aqueous Biphasic Ruthenium and Rhodium Catalysts: Mini-Review N Makuve Chemical Science Review and Letters 12 (46), 134-139 , 2023 2023 Citations: 1
Fundamental Concepts of Organometallic Compounds and their Catalytic Application N Makuve Modern Trends in Chemical Science 1, 137 , 2023 2023
Hydrogenation of carbon dioxide to formate using a cadmium-based metal–organic framework impregnated with nanoparticles N Makuve, J Darkwa, G Mehlana, BCE Makhubela Inorganics 10 (3), 30 , 2022 2022 Citations: 14
Hydrogenolysis and carbonylation of glycerol to value-added chemicals: A review article N Makuve International Journal of Chemical Science 6 (1), 16-21 , 2022 2022
Metal-organic frameworks as catalyst precursors in Catalytic Hydrogenation of Carbon Dioxide: Review N Makuve International Journal of Advanced Chemistry Research, 4 (2), 16-20 , 2022 2022
Distance and Open Learning Perspective: Promoting Learning with Educational Technology N Makuve International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Explorer 1 (9), 120-123 , 2021 2021
Metal Complexes as Catalyst Precursors for Catalytic Reduction of Carbon dioxide N Makuve INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC DEVELOPMENT AND RESEARCH 6 (2), 115-127 , 2021 2021
Psidium guajava leaf extract as a reducing agent for the synthesis, characterization and bio activity of silver nanoparticles N Makuve International Journal of Science & Engineering Development Research 6 (4), 29-37 , 2021 2021
The Design Aspects of Metal Complexes in CO2 Reduction: A Mini Review N Makuve International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology 6 (6 … , 2021 2021
Hydrogenation of carbon dioxide to formate by α-diimine RuII, RhIII, IrIII complexes as catalyst precursors N Makuve, G Mehlana, R Tia, J Darkwa, BCE Makhubela Journal of Organometallic Chemistry 899, 120892 , 2019 2019 Citations: 13
MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
Hydrogenation of carbon dioxide to formate using a cadmium-based metal–organic framework impregnated with nanoparticles N Makuve, J Darkwa, G Mehlana, BCE Makhubela Inorganics 10 (3), 30 , 2022 2022 Citations: 14
Hydrogenation of carbon dioxide to formate by α-diimine RuII, RhIII, IrIII complexes as catalyst precursors N Makuve, G Mehlana, R Tia, J Darkwa, BCE Makhubela Journal of Organometallic Chemistry 899, 120892 , 2019 2019 Citations: 13
Contemporary issues in higher education: Diversity, inclusion, management and governance N Makuve African Journal of Education and Practice 10 (1), 56-65 , 2024 2024 Citations: 9
Catalysts for biomass upgrading: transforming 5‐hydroxymethyl furfural into 2, 5‐furan dicarboxylic acid for fine chemicals, featuring mil‐100 (Fe) Mof as a novel catalyst T Manyepedza, N Makuve ChemistrySelect 9 (28), e202401412 , 2024 2024 Citations: 7
Advancing Sustainable Gamma-Valerolactone Synthesis Using Homogeneous Catalysts: Catalytic Strategies, Mechanistic Insights and Transition to Eco-Friendly Biomass Processing E Gaolefufa M.V, N Makuve, T Manyepedza Journal of Chemistry 2025, 36 , 2025 2025 Citations: 3
Metal Complexes as Antimicrobial, Antiviral and Antiparasitic Agents N Makuve, R Makuve British Journal of Healthcare and Medical Research 12 (2), 200-212 , 2025 2025 Citations: 3
Palladium complexes bearing bis-aldimine N^ C^ N and N^ N^ N pincer ligands; A study of homogeneous/heterogeneous catalyzed CO2 hydrogenation N Miya, N Makuve, E Ocansey, G Mehlana, J Darkwa, BCE Makhubela Inorganica Chimica Acta 545, 121207 , 2023 2023 Citations: 3
A Review of Pedagogical Strategies for ICT Integration in Chemistry Teaching and Learning in Higher Education N Makuve, J IIoanya SCIREA Journal of Education. 10 (3), 105-118 , 2025 2025 Citations: 1
Hydrogenation of Cinnamaldehyde by Aqueous Biphasic Ruthenium and Rhodium Catalysts: Mini-Review N Makuve Chemical Science Review and Letters 12 (46), 134-139 , 2023 2023 Citations: 1
Catalyst Design–Performance Relationships for the Selective Catalytic Hydrogenation of Furfural to Furfuryl Alcohol T Baoketsi, N Makuve, F Nareetsile Journal of Chemistry 2026 (1), 1425745 , 2026 2026
CYCLORUTHENATED COMPLEXES IN CANCER THERAPHY N Makuve, Makuve, Nyaradzo T, R Makuve International Medical Journal 32 (2), 9469-9478 , 2025 2025
Catalysts for Biomass Upgrading: Transforming 5-Hydroxymethyl Furfural into 2,5-Furan Dicarboxylic Acidfor Fine Chemicals, Featuring Mil-100(Fe) Mof as a NovelCatalyst M Thapelo, M Nyasha ChemistrySelect 9 (e202401412) , 2024 2024
Selected Plant Essential and Seed Oils and their Secondary Metabolites Used as Insecticides: A Review BD Paphane, D Mogopodi, B Nkoane, N Makuve 2024
Fundamental Concepts of Organometallic Compounds and their Catalytic Application N Makuve Modern Trends in Chemical Science 1, 137 , 2023 2023
Hydrogenolysis and carbonylation of glycerol to value-added chemicals: A review article N Makuve International Journal of Chemical Science 6 (1), 16-21 , 2022 2022
Metal-organic frameworks as catalyst precursors in Catalytic Hydrogenation of Carbon Dioxide: Review N Makuve International Journal of Advanced Chemistry Research, 4 (2), 16-20 , 2022 2022
Distance and Open Learning Perspective: Promoting Learning with Educational Technology N Makuve International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Explorer 1 (9), 120-123 , 2021 2021
Metal Complexes as Catalyst Precursors for Catalytic Reduction of Carbon dioxide N Makuve INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC DEVELOPMENT AND RESEARCH 6 (2), 115-127 , 2021 2021
Psidium guajava leaf extract as a reducing agent for the synthesis, characterization and bio activity of silver nanoparticles N Makuve International Journal of Science & Engineering Development Research 6 (4), 29-37 , 2021 2021
The Design Aspects of Metal Complexes in CO2 Reduction: A Mini Review N Makuve International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology 6 (6 … , 2021 2021
