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Senior lecturer, University of the Western Cape

Dr Candice Franke has been a lecturer in the Chemistry Department at UWC since 2016. She holds a PhD with research titled: Electrochemical cytochrome P450 enzymatic biosensors for the determination of the reactivity of TB drugs. Her main focus is on the development of drug metabolism sensors which incorporate smart nanomaterials and nanocomposites which act as electrocatalysts.

Experience

  • 2023–present
    Senior lecturer, University of the Western Cape
  • 2016–2022
    Lecturer, University of the Western Cape

Education

  • 2020 
    University of the Western Cape, PhD Chemical Sciences
  • 2012 
    Universitat Rovira i Virgilli, MSc Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
  • 2011 
    University of the Western Cape, BSc (Honours) Chemical Sciences
  • 2010 
    University of the Western Cape, BSc Chemical Sciences

Grants and Contracts

  • 2023
    NRF Thuthuka
    Role:
    Principal Investigator
    Funding Source:
    National Research Foundation of South Africa
  • 2020
    NRF Thuthuka
    Role:
    Funding Source:
    National Research Foundation of South Africa

Professional Memberships

  • The Royal Society of Chemistry
  • South African Chemical Institute
  • International Society of Electrochemistry