Prof Fielding is a molecular biologist working mainly on human coronaviruses since 2003. Currently, he is employed as UWC Dean: Faculty of Natural Sciences and Professor. He has worked as a Research Fellow in the Collaborative Antiviral Research Group at the Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology, Singapore (2003-2006). In Singapore he studied the coronavirus (SARS-CoV) responsible for the outbreak of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome.
Experience
2018–present
Professor and Director Research Development, University of the Western Cape
2018–present
Principal Investigator Molecular Biology and Virology Research Laboratory, University of the Western Cape, Dept of Medical Biosciences
2011–2017
Professor , University of the Western Cape, Dept of Medical Biosciences
2003–2006
Research fellow, Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology
Education
2019
University of Stellenbosch Business School, MPhil (Management Coaching) cum laude
2001
University of the Western Cape, PhD
1996
University of the Western Cape, BSc Hons (cum laude)
1995
University of the Western Cape, BSc (Microbiology and Physiology)
Grants and Contracts
2019
Role:
Professor and Director: Research Development
Funding Source:
National Research Foundation
Professional Memberships
Institute of Directors in Southern Africa
South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions