School of Biological Sciences
Zoology staff
Prof Ché Weldon
Associate Professor in Zoology
+27 18 299 2375
Building E6, Office G09, Potchefstroom Campus, Potchefstroom
BSc (UOFS), BSc Hons (UOFS), MSc (UOFS), PhD (PU for CHE)
Conservation, ecology and diseases of amphibians
Prof Corrie Wolmarans
Professor
+27 18 299 2389
Building E6, Office G15, Potchefstroom Campus, Potchefstroom
DSc
Parasitology, Epidemiology
Ms Cynthia Huyser
Senior Administrative Assistant
+27 18 299 4348
Building E4, Office G10, Potchefstroom Campus, Potchefstroom
Prof Driekie Fourie
Researcher
+27 18 293 3683
Eko Rehab, Thabo Mbeki Rd, Potchefstroom, Potchefstroom
PhD
Nematologist that specialises in nematode ecology, host plant resistance and evaluation of eco-friendly strategies to combat plant-parasitic nematodes.
Prof Hannalene du Plessis
Professor
+27 18 293 3863
Building E6, Eco-rehabilitation Laboratory, Potchefstroom
PhD
Entomology and integrated pest management
Prof Henk Bouwman
Lecturer
+27 18 299 2377
Building E6, Office 109, Potchefstroom Campus, Potchefstroom
B.Sc. B.Sc Hons, M.Sc. PhD
Environmental Pollution and Bird Ecology
Prof Johnnie van den Berg
Program Manager: Integrated Pest Management
+27 18 299 2376
Building E6, Office G07, Potchefstroom Campus, Potchefstroom
PhD
Integrated Pest Management
Ms Leoné Hudson
Administrative Officer, Zoology
+27 18 299 2524
Building E6, Office G17, Potchefstroom Campus, Potchefstroom
Mr Lieb Venter
Laboratory Manager
+27 18 299 2369
Building E6, Office G19, Potchefstroom Campus , Potchefstroom
Prof Louis du Preez
Professor
+27 18 299 2372
Building E6, Office G16, Potchefstroom Campus, Potchefstroom
PhD
Zoology
Prof Mark Maboeta
Sucject Chair for Zoology and Professor
+27 18 299 2501
Building E6, Office 124, Potchefstroom Campus, Potchefstroom
BSc, BSc Hons, MSc, PhD
Ecotoxicology and organic waste management
Prof Nico Smit
Professor
+27 18 299 ****
Building E4, Potchefstroom
PhD
Aquatic Ecology, Wildlife Parasitology
Prof Oriel Thekisoe
Associate Professor
+27 18 299 2521
Building E6, Office G25, Potchefstroom Campus, Potchefstroom
PhD (Gifu University)
Veterinary Parasitology and Zoonosis
Prof Pieter Theron
Professor
+27 18 299 2381
Building E6, Office 124, Potchefstroom Campus, Potchefstroom
DSc
Acarology
Prof Rialet Pieters
Associate Professor
+27 18 299 2379
Building E6, Office 114, Potchefstroom Campus, Potchefstroom
PhD
Eco toxicologist focusing on organic chemical pollutants and their effects on biota
Prof Victor Wepener
Director of the School of Biological Sciences and Professor in Zoology
+27 18 299 2385
Building E6, Office G21, Potchefstroom Campus, Potchefstroom
PhD (RAU), HED (RAU)
Nano-ecotoxicology, Ecological risk assessment