Prof Sudesh Sivarasu appointed as the DSI/NRF SARChI Chair in Biomedical Engineering & Innovation

Congratulations to Prof Sudesh Sivarasu who has been appointed as the DSI/NRF South African Research Chair (SARChI) in Biomedical Engineering & Innovation. In this role, Prof Sivarasu will be leading a team of researchers and students in conducting cutting-edge research to address healthcare challenges in South Africa and develop appropriate medical technologies.

The SARChI Chair provides Prof Sivarasu with a platform to pursue his research interests and collaborate with other researchers and institutions. His appointment is a testament to his expertise and dedication to the field of biomedical engineering, and it highlights the University of Cape Town's commitment to supporting research that has a significant impact on society.

Prof Sivarasu hopes that his appointment as the SARChI Chair will enable him to continue conducting world-class research and build capacity in Biomedical Engineering by training the next generation of researchers, with a particular focus on skills development and innovation translation.

We are excited to see the ground-breaking research that Prof Sivarasu and his team will conduct under the SARChI Chair, and we congratulate him on this well-deserved appointment.