Christo Visser joined SARAO in April 2024 as the RFI Manager. He previously worked in the telecommunications industry, specializing in Electromagnetic Health and Safety. Over nearly two decades in this field, Christo developed and managed RF measurement, simulation, and reporting systems and procedures. He also implemented management structures and spearheaded new business development efforts, adapting […]
Vivienne Rowland is a skilled Science Communications Editor at the South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO). With a passion for communicating complex scientific ideas, Vivienne plays a pivotal role in translating the groundbreaking work conducted at SARAO into content that is accessible and engaging for diverse audiences. Her work includes editing scientific publications, scientific paper […]
Sias Malan serves as the Receiver Systems Manager at the South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO). In this capacity, he oversees the development and maintenance of receiver systems integral to SARAO’s radio astronomy projects. His work contributes to the success of initiatives like the MeerKAT telescope, which have adopted systems engineering methodologies to deliver projects […]
Marion West is the Science Engagement Coordinator at the South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO). In this role, she is dedicated to promoting public understanding and appreciation of radio astronomy in South Africa. One of her notable contributions is the co-authorship of the educational booklet “Tuning into Our Universe,” aimed at learners in Grades 4 […]
Ofaletse Mokone is a functional manager:software and a software engineer at the South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO), contributing significantly to various projects and initiatives. He has been involved in the Control and Monitoring team, playing a key role in producing MeerKAT images. In 2017, Mokone and his team won the Best Poster Award at […]
Ramadimetse Sydil Kupa, also referred to as Masechaba Sydil Kupa, is a software developer at SARAO (South African Radio Astronomy Observatory). She is based in Cape Town and holds a Master’s degree in Physics, with her research focusing on machine learning applications in astronomy. Specifically, her work involves automating image segmentation and classifying radio galaxies […]
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