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Agricultural Engineering Podcast
This podcast is brought to you by agricultural engineering professionals who are members of the South African Institute of Agricultural Engineers. The Royal Academy of Engineering funded the podcast to provide current and topical information and interviews on various subjects in the agricultural engineering field, such as agricultural mechanization, precision agriculture, renewable energy, food packaging, soil conservation, hydrology and dams, and more. Our podcast features interviews with South African experts worldwide, as well as undergraduate and postgraduate experiences and research. You can find us on Amazon Music, Apple and Google podcasts, and Spotify to listen. Please follow us, subscribe, and share the Agricultural Engineering podcast with your friends and colleagues. We release new episodes once a month, and you can reach us at senzo@saiae.co.za with any comments or suggestions. Don't forget to follow us on Facebook (South African Institute of Agricultural Engineers) and LinkedIn (South African Institute of Agricultural Engineers) for update
Contributors
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Co-host
Demian Mukansi
Demian Mukansi is a PhD student at the University of KwaZulu-Natal specializing in hydrological engineering. His research focuses on how climate and land-use changes impact the design of hydrological infrastructure.
He holds an MSc in Agricultural Engineering cum laude from UKZN, where his work centered on post-harvest storage systems. Beyond academia, Demian is passionate about youth advocacy which he advances through his role as a National Executive Committee member of the South African Youth Council.
Co-host
Dr Aliaka Kassim
Co-host
Dr Udhav Maharaj
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Producer
Sishosonke Nsele
Sishosonke Nsele is an Agricultural Engineer, researcher, and creative storyteller. As the producer of the Agricultural Engineering Podcast, he manages recording, editing, and production, ensuring that valuable insights from the agricultural engineering community reach a wider audience. Beyond the podcast, his interests span sustainable agriculture, emerging technologies, photography, and science communication.
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