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Nomakholwa Faith Stokwe

Lecturer: Nematology; Entomopathogenic Nematodes and Fungi, Stellenbosch University

Lecturer: Nematology; Entomopathogenic Nematodes and Fungi, Stellenbosch University DR Nomakholwa Stokwe Lecturer: Stellenbosch University • Dr Stokwe has over 14 years of experience in Entomology research. She completed her BSc (Entomology & Biochemistry) and BSc Honours (Entomology) at the University of Fort Hare and later an MSc (Entomology) and a PhD (Agricultural Entomology) at Stellenbosch University. • She worked for the Agricultural Research Council as a project leader and researcher focusing on integrated pest management. She was responsible for managing research projects on Integrated Pest Management; compiling project proposals for new funding; planning and undertaking research projects; supervising post graduate students; providing leadership to research technicians; managing project budgets; publishing research outputs in peer - reviewed journals, semi scientific publications and technical reports. • She is currently a lecturer and Researcher at Stellenbosch University, championing research on integrated pest management. She lectures a Nematology course and supervises postgraduate students. She is also very passionate about skills development and mentorship in the field of entomology. • Her research interests include the use of entomopathogenic nematodes and fungi to control insect pests (biological control); management of plant parasitic nematodes.