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Biography

Innocent Mugudamani is a registered candidate natural scientist with the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions and a part-time lecturer at the Central University of Technology, Free State. He holds a PhD from the Central University of Technology, Free State. During the course of his professional career, He worked as a safety officer, environmental manager, and an exploration geologist. He has a keen interest in the impact of environmental factors on public health. His main expertise is in urban geochemistry and assessing the risks associated with exposure to environmental contaminants particularly emerging contaminants and toxic substances. Dr Innocent Mugudamani has authored/co-authored numerous research articles in accredited journals in the form of book, book chapters, peer-reviewed articles as well as technical reports to industries. He has also served as a reviewer in the peer reviewed journal and is also responsible for supervision/co-supervision of postgraduate students.

Activities

Employment (5)

Central University of Technology: Bloemfontein, Free State, ZA

2023-07-01 to present | Part Time Lecturer (Department of Life Science)
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Central University of Technology, Free state: Bloemfontein, Free State, ZA

2022-09-01 to present | Research Assistant (Civil Engineering)
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Cymbol Consulting: Bloemfontein, Free State, ZA

2022-10-01 to 2023-01-31 | Facilitator
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Rilonde Consulting Pty (Ltd): THOHOYANDOU, LIMPOPO PROVINCE, ZA

2020-09-01 to 2021-01-31 | Environmental Assessment Practitioner
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Tshifcor Investment and Resources Pty (Ltd): Midrand, Gauteng, ZA

2017-02-16 to 2020-06-30 | Exploration Geologist
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Education and qualifications (2)

Central University of Technology : Bloemfontein , Free State , ZA

2021-01-15 to 2022-09-01 | Masters of Health Sciences in Environmental Health (Department of Life Sciences )
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University of Venda: Thohoyandou, Limpopo, ZA

2006-01-15 to 2009-12-15 | Bachelor of Earth Sciences in Mining and Environmental Geology (Department of Mining and Environmental Geology)
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Professional activities (4)

Central University of Technology: Bloemfontein, ZA

2024 | Best poster presentation award (Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology Research Seminar,)
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Central University of Technology: Bloemfontein, ZA

2024 | Best Doctoral presentation award (Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences prestige research day)
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Central University of Technology: Bloemfontein, ZA

2024 | Co-recipient of the Vice Chancellor excellence award on best community engagement project (Civil Engineering ( Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology))
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Central University of Technology: Bloemfontein, ZA

2022 | Dean’s trophy article award (Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences)
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Funding (1)

The investigation and monitoring of emerging contaminants from point sources on the Modder river catchment system in Free State, South Africa. A project commissioned by Water Research Commission (Project NO.: 2022/2023-00791).

2022-04 to 2024-03 | Grant
Water Research Commission (Pretoria, ZA)
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Works (10)

Monitoring of Emerging Contaminants in Selected Wastewater Treatment Works Around Bloemfontein, South Africa: Initiative for Environmental Protection

2024 | Book chapter
Contributors: Innocent Mugudamani; Saheed A. Oke; Thandi P. Gumede; Samson Senbore
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Qualitative screening of emerging contaminants in urban and natural waters of Mangaung District of the Free State province of South Africa

Discover Environment
2024-12-12 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 2731-9431
Contributors: Saheed Adeyinka Oke; Innocent Mugudamani; Gabre Kemp
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A Mini Review of Trace Elements Loads on Outdoor Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5) in South African Urban Settings: A Public Health Threat

Advances in Environmental Research
2024-09-11 | Book chapter | Writing - original draft
Contributors: Innocent Mugudamani
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Urban Geochemical Characterisation of Soil from Winnie Mandela Informal Settlement in Gauteng, South Africa: Implications for Environmental Health

Recent Advances in Environmental Science from the Euro-Mediterranean and Surrounding Regions (4th Edition)
2024-07-18 | Book chapter
Part of ISBN: 9783031519031
Part of ISBN: 9783031519048
Part of ISSN: 2522-8714
Part of ISSN: 2522-8722
Contributors: Innocent Mugudamani; Saheed Adeyinka Oke; Thandi Patricia Gumede
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Risk Assessment of Emerging Contaminants in Urban and Natural Water Sources around Bloemfontein, South Africa: Implication for Environmental Sustainability

Current Analytical Chemistry
2024-06-04 | Journal article
Contributors: Innocent Mugudamani; Saheed Adeyinka Oke; Thandi Patricia Gumede; Samson Senbore
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Environmental Risk Assessment of Exposure to Selected Emerging Contaminants in Dams and Wastewater Effluent Around the City of Bloemfontein, South Africa

International Conference on Global Warming, Climate Change and Pollution Control (GWCCPC-23)
2023-12-30 | Conference paper
Part of ISSN: ISSN: 1006-7043
Contributors: Innocent Mugudamani; Saheed Adeyinka Oke; Thandi Patricia Gumede; Samson Senbore
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An Overview of Emerging Contaminants in Water Sources: A Global Outlook

BP International
2023-09-15 | Book
Contributors: Saheed Adeyinka Oke; Innocent Mugudamani
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Herbicides in Water Sources: Communicating Potential Risks to the Population of Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality, South Africa

Toxics
2023-06-16 | Journal article
Contributors: Innocent Mugudamani; Saheed A. Oke; Thandi Patricia Gumede; Samson Senbore
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Influence of Urban Informal Settlements on Trace Element Accumulation in Road Dust and Their Possible Health Implications in Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, South Africa

Toxics
2022-05-17 | Journal article
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Heavy metal pollution and public health: a review of heavy metal pollution, health implications, and potential used methods for pollution assessment.

Trace Metals: Sources, Applications and Environmental Implications
2022-04-13 | Book chapter
Part of ISBN: 978-1-68507-797-6
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