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

Co-host

Dr Alaika Kassim

Dr. Alaika Kassim is a co-host of the Agricultural Engineering Podcast and a Senior Lecturer in Agricultural Engineering at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. She is a leading researcher in postharvest technology, agro-processing, and sustainable energy systems, with a strong focus on food quality and safety, postharvest handling of fruits and vegetables, and renewable energy applications in agriculture.

She has played a pioneering role in the discipline, including being the first female lecturer appointed in Agricultural Engineering at UKZN and serving as Chairperson of the KwaZulu-Natal branch of the South African Institute of Agricultural Engineers (SAIAE). Through the podcast, she contributes to engaging conversations with researchers, professionals, and innovators shaping the future of agricultural and biosystems engineering.