Advanced Nuclear Science and Technology Techniques Workshop

from Monday, 15 April 2024 (08:00) to Friday, 19 April 2024 (23:00)
NRF-iThemba LABS, Old Faure Road, Cape Town (Auditorium)

        : Sessions
    /     : Talks
        : Breaks
15 Apr 2024
16 Apr 2024
17 Apr 2024
18 Apr 2024
19 Apr 2024
AM
08:30 --- Registration ---
09:00
Welcome - Pete Jones (iThemba LABS) (until 09:30) (Auditorium)
09:20 Introduction to iThemba LABS - Victor Tshivhase (iThemba LABS)   (Auditorium)
09:30
Opening Session - Pete Jones (iThemba LABS) (until 10:50) (Auditorium)
09:30 Keynote Address: The Late-Pleistocene bulk sediment geochemistry of the Rusinga and Mfangano Islands beaches, Lake Victoria, Kenya - Dr Julian Ogondo (Maseno University)   (Auditorium)
10:00 Invited Talk: Towards the Paarl Africa Underground Laboratory (PAUL) - Richard Newman (Stellenbosch University)   (Auditorium)
10:25 Invited Talk: The Ins and Outs of Science Outreach - Anslyn John (Stellenbosch University)   (Auditorium)
10:50 --- Coffee Break ---
11:20
Physics at iThemba LABS - Alison Bruce (University of Brighton) (until 12:55) (Auditorium)
11:20 Keynote Address: Does Accelerator Mass Spectrometry (still) have a place in an emerging economy? - Stephan Woodborne   (Auditorium)
11:50 Invited Talk: The PANDORA project - Luna Pellegri (University of the Witwatersrand and iThemba LABS)   (Auditorium)
12:15 High-resolution 50Cr(p,t)48Cr coincidence measurements using the K600 and CAKE setup at iThemba LABS - Sifundo Binda (University of the Witwatersrand and iThemba LABS)   (Auditorium)
12:35 Integrating the MAGNEX Focal Plane Detector with the K600 Spectrometer at iThemba LABS for various nuclear structure studies. - Thuthukile Khumalo (iThemba LABS)   (Auditorium)
09:30
Neutron Physics and Science Communication - Humbelani Edzani Ratsibi (NECSA) (until 10:50) (Auditorium)
09:30 Keynote Address: Magnetized dense nuclear matter...far out there - Dr Jacobus Diener (Botswana International University of Science and Technology)   (Auditorium)
10:00 Invited Talk: On the trapping of cold neutrons in nano-scaled Fabry-Perot resonating cavities & neutron lifetime considerations - Malik Maaza Maaza (iThemba LABS-NRF & UNESCO UNISA Africa Chair)   (Auditorium)
10:25 Invited Talk: Overview of SARChI Science Communication - Mehita Iqani (Stellenbosch University)   (Auditorium)
10:50 --- Coffee Break ---
11:30
Nuclear Physics Measurements - Home and Away - Jacobus Diener (Botswana International University of Science and Technology) (until 13:00) (Auditorium)
11:30 Invited Talk: Radiation Hardness Testing - Arno Barnard (Stellenbosch University)   (Auditorium)
11:55 Exploring Long-Lived Shape Isomers in Photofission Fragments Using the upgraded VEGA spectrometer at the FLNR of the JINR. - Zipho Ngcobo (iThemba LABS)   (Auditorium)
12:15 Invited Talk: Gamma-ray and Conversion Electron spectroscopy at ISAC, TRIUMF - Dr Abraham Avaa (TRIUMF)   (Auditorium)
12:40 Introduction to SAINTS - Rudzani Nemutudi (iThemba LABS)   (Auditorium)
09:30
Environmental Measurements - Helen Boston (University of Liverpool) (until 11:00) (Auditorium)
09:30 Keynote Address: Airborne Radiometric Mapping and Health Implications of Natural Radionuclides in Selected Locations of Southwest, Nigeria - Mojisola Rachael USIKALU (Covenant University)   (Auditorium)
10:00 Development of a mobile LaBr3:Ce detector unit for in situ radionuclide analysis at TENORM contamination sites - Dr Pete Jones (iThemba LABS) Ferdie van Niekerk (Tshwane University of Technology)   (Auditorium)
10:20 Assessing the Influence of Excavation Practices on Background Radiation Levels: A Case Study of the A-Cap Uranium Mining Lease Area in Botswana - SANKWASA CHIKA (Botswana International University of Science and Technology)   (Auditorium)
11:00 --- Coffee Break ---
11:30
Environmental Measurements - Julian Ogondo (Maseno University) (until 12:20) (Auditorium)
11:30 Keynote Address: Imaging devices for Environmental Imaging and Nuclear Decommissioning - Helen Boston (University of Liverpool)   (Auditorium)
12:00 Portable African Neutron-Gamma Laboratory for Innovative Nuclear Science. - Pete Jones (iThemba LABS)   (Auditorium)
09:30
Nuclear Safety, Security and Applications - Stephan Woodborne (iThemba LABS) (until 11:05) (Auditorium)
09:30 Keynote Address: The Status of Nuclear Technology Applications, Safety and Security in Tanzania - Innocent Jimmy Lugendo (University of Dar es Salaam)   (Auditorium)
10:00 Invited Talk: Application of an electronic spreadsheet package and a dedicated spectral analysis software for the calibration of a gamma-ray spectrometer - Michael Adeleye (Bingham University, Nigeria)   (Auditorium)
10:25 Monte Carlo simulation of the Co-60 teletherapy unit at iThemba LABS - Tarryn Bailey (Student)   (Auditorium)
10:45 Characterization and Performance Evaluation of SiPM-Based Gamma and Neutron Detectors for Nuclear Science Applications - Shanyn-Dee Hart (University of Cape Town and iThemba LABS)   (Auditorium)
11:05 --- Coffee Break ---
11:30
Nuclear Physics Applications and Projects - Innocent Jimmy Lugendo (University of Dar es Salaam) (until 13:00) (Auditorium)
11:30 Keynote Address: Applications of Nuclear Science and Technology - Humbelani Edzani Ratsibi (NECSA)   (Auditorium)
12:00 The LERIB project at iThemba LABS - Robert Bark (iThemba LABS)   (Auditorium)
12:20 The use of Machine Learning Methods for In-Situ Rutherford Backscattering Spectrometry Data Analysis - Kutlwano Segola   (Auditorium)
09:30
Nuclear Structure Studies - Alison Bruce (University of Brighton) (until 11:00) (Auditorium)
09:30 Invited Talk: Establishing the deformation characteristics of $^{66}$Ge - Nikita Bernier (University of the Western Cape)   (Auditorium)
09:55 Invited Talk: Fine structure of the IVGDR in open-shell calcium isotopes - Prof. Iyabo Usman (University of the Witwatersrand)   (Auditorium)
10:20 Understanding the Giant Dipole Resonance in Heavy Deformed Nuclei - Dr Lindsay Donaldson (iThemba Laboratory for Accelerator Based Sciences)   (Auditorium)
10:40 Low-Energy Nuclear Physics Beamline at the iThemba LABS' Tandetron facility - Dr Kgashane Malatji (iThemba LABS)   (Auditorium)
11:00 --- Coffee Break ---
11:30
Mixed Topics 6 - Lindsay Donaldson (iThemba Laboratory for Accelerator Based Sciences) (until 12:45) (Auditorium)
11:30 Invited Talk: Recent results from the use of fast-timing arrays and future perspectives. - Alison Bruce (University of Brighton)   (Auditorium)
12:00 The Division of Radiation Biophysics at iThemba LABS – Current and future projects. - Dr Randall Fisher (Division of Radiation Biophysics, NRF iThemba LABS)   (Auditorium)
12:20 Invited Talk: Benefits of Membership and Volunteering in IEEE - Dr Udochukwu Akuru (IEEE)   (Auditorium)
PM
12:55
Conference Photo (until 13:00) (Auditorium)
13:00 --- Lunch ---
14:00
The MeASURe Experience - Part 1 - Andy Buffler (UCT) (until 15:30) (Auditorium)
14:00 Introduction to MeASURe - Andy Buffler (UCT)   (Auditorium)
14:05 Introduction to PEPT Applications - Thomas Leadbeater (University of Cape Town)   (Auditorium)
14:10 Controlled density tracers for Positron Emission Particle Tracking (PEPT) - Mr Michael van Heerden (University of Cape Town)   (Auditorium)
14:25 Angular correlation corrections for absolute activity measurements using γ − γ coincidence - Mikayla Chaplin   (Auditorium)
14:40 Digital signal processing for improved signal/noise in PET imaging. - Ms Alice McKnight (University of Cape Town)   (Auditorium)
14:45 A new time interpolation algorithm to increase location rates of positron emission particle tracking measurements - Rayhaan Perin (University of Cape Town)   (Auditorium)
14:50 Introduction to Neutron Applications - Tanya Hutton (University of Cape Town)   (Auditorium)
14:55 Non-destructive testing of concrete using fast neutron transmission spectroscopy - Nalesi Segale (University of Cape Town)   (Auditorium)
15:10 A multimodal radiation-based technique for characterisation of materials in bulk at the n-lab, at the University of Cape Town - Mr Sizwe Mhlongo (University of Cape Town)   (Auditorium)
15:15 Towards the next generation of fast neutron detectors for high-energy neutron metrology. - Kutullo Maibane (University of Cape Town)   (Auditorium)
15:20 Measurement of total cross sections for fast neutron-induced fission of U-238 in the energy range 35 to 100 MeV - Dieter Geduld (University of Cape Town)   (Auditorium)
15:25 Discussion   (Auditorium)
15:30 --- Tea Break ---
16:00
The MeASURe Experience - Part 2 - Andy Buffler (UCT) (until 16:55) ()
16:00 Introduction to UCT PT Centre - Andy Buffler (UCT)   ()
16:05 Towards design of beam delivery systems for the proposed Proton Therapy Centre in Cape Town - Moses Gororo (UCT n-lab)   ()
16:10 Introduction to PT Applications - Steve Peterson (University of Cape Town)   ()
16:15 New detectors for fast neutron spectrometry using plastic scintillator and silicon photomultipliers - Miles Kidson (University of Cape Town)   ()
16:30 Measuring the Relative Biological Effectiveness of High Energy Neutrons in Space - Elizabeth Fairall (University of Cape Town)   ()
16:45 Measurement and simulation of secondary neutron production from a 66 MeV proton beam - Josiah De Klerk (University of Cape Town Physics department)   ()
16:50 Discussion   ()
16:55
Poster Presentations (until 17:00) (Auditorium)
16:55 Extraction of Giant Monopole Resonance strength with Mulitipole Decomposition Analysis - Lesedi Jafta (University of the Western Cape)   (Auditorium)
17:00
Poster Session (until 19:00) ()
17:00
Tour and Welcome Function (until 19:00) (Auditorium)
13:00 --- Lunch ---
14:00
Lectures on Nuclear Data (until 15:30) (Auditorium)
14:00 An introductory training on the Geant4 simulation toolkit - Maluba Vernon J. Chisapi (iThemba LABS/Stellenbosch University)   (Auditorium)
15:30 --- Tea Break ---
16:00
Lectures on Nuclear Data (until 17:00) (Auditorium)
16:00 Probing Nuclear Deformation: Insights from Nuclear Data Libraries. - Abraham Avaa (iThemba/Wits)   (Auditorium)
17:00
Spitbraai (until 21:00) (Auditorium)
12:30
SAIF Control Room Tour (until 13:00) ()
13:00 --- Lunch ---
14:00
Lectures on Environmental Measurements (until 15:30) (Auditorium)
14:00 Activity Calculations - Helen Boston (University of Liverpool)   (Auditorium)
14:35 Innovation Session - Stephan Woodborne (iThemba LABS)   (Auditorium)
15:30 --- Tea Break ---
16:00
Lectures on Environmental Measurements (until 17:00) (Auditorium)
16:00 Feedback Session   (Auditorium)
16:20 Radiocarbon Lecture - Stephan Woodborne (iThemba LABS) Julian Ogondo (Maseno University)   (Auditorium)
13:00 --- Lunch ---
14:00
Lectures on Nuclear Safety, Security and Applications (until 15:30) (Auditorium)
15:30 --- Tea Break ---
16:00
Lectures on Nuclear Safety, Security and Applications (until 17:00) (Auditorium)
17:30
Trip to SAAO (until 22:00) (Auditorium)
12:45
Closing and Final Remarks (until 13:00) (Auditorium)
13:00 --- Lunch ---