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People

Get to know the people that are part of the Wits-TUB-UniLag Urban Lab. Here you can find the out more about the project's team, the current scholarship holders and alumni.

Core Team

Student AssistantTU Berlin

Dilara Uçar
Dilara Uçar
Dilara UçarStudent AssistantTU Berlin

Postdoctoral FellowUniversity of Lagos

Esther Thontteh
Esther Thontteh
Esther ThonttehPostdoctoral FellowUniversity of Lagos

Postdoctoral FellowUniversity of the Witwatersrand

George Kwadwo Anane
George Kwadwo Anane
George Kwadwo AnanePostdoctoral FellowUniversity of the Witwatersrand

Project CoordinatorTU Berlin

Laura Henneke
Laura Henneke
Laura HennekeProject CoordinatorTU Berlin

Principal Investigator University of the Witwatersrand

Marie Huchzermeyer
Marie Huchzermeyer
Marie HuchzermeyerPrincipal Investigator University of the Witwatersrand

Principal InvestigatorUniversity of the Witwatersrand

Mfaniseni Sihlongonyane
Mfaniseni Sihlongonyane
Mfaniseni SihlongonyanePrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of the Witwatersrand

Scientific CoordinatorTU Berlin

Nadine Appelhans
Nadine Appelhans
Nadine AppelhansScientific CoordinatorTU Berlin

Principal InvestigatorTU Berlin

Philipp Misselwitz
Philipp Misselwitz
Philipp MisselwitzPrincipal InvestigatorTU Berlin

Principal InvestigatorUniversity of Lagos

Taibat Lawanson
Taibat Lawanson
Taibat LawansonPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Lagos

Urban Management Program CoordinatorUniversity of Lagos

Victor Onifade
Victor Onifade
Victor OnifadeUrban Management Program CoordinatorUniversity of Lagos

Part Time Project AdministratorUniversity of the Witwatersrand

Zakiyyah Ayob
Zakiyyah Ayob
Zakiyyah AyobPart Time Project AdministratorUniversity of the Witwatersrand

Collaborators

Project Coordinator (2016-2020)TU Berlin

Anna Steigemann
Anna Steigemann
Anna SteigemannProject Coordinator (2016-2020)TU Berlin

Postdoctoral FellowUniversity of Lagos

Basirat Oyalowo
Basirat Oyalowo
Basirat OyalowoPostdoctoral FellowUniversity of Lagos

Research FellowUniversity of the Witwatersrand

Carmel Rawhani
Carmel Rawhani
Carmel RawhaniResearch FellowUniversity of the Witwatersrand

Principal InvestigatorTU Berlin

Elke Beyer
Elke Beyer
Elke BeyerPrincipal InvestigatorTU Berlin

Project Coordinator (2016-2019)TU Berlin

Jakub Galuszka
Jakub Galuszka
Jakub GaluszkaProject Coordinator (2016-2019)TU Berlin

Project Coordinator (2020-2025)TU Berlin

Lucas‐Andrés Elsner
Lucas‐Andrés Elsner
Lucas‐Andrés ElsnerProject Coordinator (2020-2025)TU Berlin

Project Member / Senior LecturerUniversity of the Witwatersrand

Tsepang Leuta
Tsepang Leuta
Tsepang LeutaProject Member / Senior LecturerUniversity of the Witwatersrand

Alumni and former team members

Masters in Urban Management, Cohort 2023-2025University of Lagos

Abe Andrew Igila
Abe Andrew Igila
Abe Andrew IgilaMasters in Urban Management, Cohort 2023-2025University of Lagos

Masters in Urban Management, Cohort 2023-2025University of Lagos

Adekoya Adenike Oloruntele
Adekoya Adenike Oloruntele
Adekoya Adenike OlorunteleMasters in Urban Management, Cohort 2023-2025University of Lagos

PhD Completion Dissertation Fellowship, Cohort 2025University of Lagos

Akoso Tamarabrakemi
Akoso Tamarabrakemi
Akoso TamarabrakemiPhD Completion Dissertation Fellowship, Cohort 2025University of Lagos

Masters in Urban Management, Cohort 2020-2024University of Lagos

Ale Olagoke Sunday
Ale Olagoke Sunday
Ale Olagoke SundayMasters in Urban Management, Cohort 2020-2024University of Lagos

PhD Completion Dissertation Fellowship, Cohort 2016-2025University of Lagos

Ariori Nasiru Ajibade
Ariori Nasiru Ajibade
Ariori Nasiru AjibadePhD Completion Dissertation Fellowship, Cohort 2016-2025University of Lagos

Masters in Urban Management, Cohort 2022-2024University of Lagos

Babajide Oluwase
Babajide Oluwase
Babajide OluwaseMasters in Urban Management, Cohort 2022-2024University of Lagos

PhD Sustainable Urbanization, Cohort 2025University of Lagos

Bankolay Theodore Turay
Bankolay Theodore Turay
Bankolay Theodore TurayPhD Sustainable Urbanization, Cohort 2025University of Lagos

Masters in Urban Management, Cohort 2021-2024University of Lagos

Bola Oguntade
Bola Oguntade
Bola OguntadeMasters in Urban Management, Cohort 2021-2024University of Lagos

MUS (Urban Management), Cohort 2024University of the Witwatersrand

Calvin Rapa
Calvin Rapa
Calvin RapaMUS (Urban Management), Cohort 2024University of the Witwatersrand

Postdoctoral Fellow, 2022-2023University of the Witwatersrand

Christine Chawhanda
Christine Chawhanda
Christine ChawhandaPostdoctoral Fellow, 2022-2023University of the Witwatersrand

PhD Completion Dissertation Fellowship, Cohort 2019-2025University of Lagos

Damilola M. Odekunle
Damilola M. Odekunle
Damilola M. OdekunlePhD Completion Dissertation Fellowship, Cohort 2019-2025University of Lagos

MSc. Development Planning, Cohort 2019University of the Witwatersrand

David Chiwetu
David Chiwetu
David ChiwetuMSc. Development Planning, Cohort 2019University of the Witwatersrand

Postdoctoral Fellow, 2021-2023University of Lagos

Deborah Bunmi Ojo
Deborah Bunmi Ojo
Deborah Bunmi OjoPostdoctoral Fellow, 2021-2023University of Lagos

PhD Urban and Regional Planning, Cohort 2018-2022University of the Witwatersrand

Dennis Kamaanaa Sumbo
Dennis Kamaanaa Sumbo
Dennis Kamaanaa SumboPhD Urban and Regional Planning, Cohort 2018-2022University of the Witwatersrand

Postdoctoral Fellow, 2023-2025University of the Witwatersrand

Emmanuel Tolulope Busayo
Emmanuel Tolulope Busayo
Emmanuel Tolulope BusayoPostdoctoral Fellow, 2023-2025University of the Witwatersrand

Masters in Urban Management, Cohort 2021-2023University of Lagos

Hannah Balogun
Hannah Balogun
Hannah BalogunMasters in Urban Management, Cohort 2021-2023University of Lagos

Postdoctoral FellowUniversity of Lagos

Haruna Jimoh
Haruna Jimoh
Haruna JimohPostdoctoral FellowUniversity of Lagos

PhD Urban and Reginal Planning, Cohort 2022-2025University of the Witwatersrand

James Gondwe
James Gondwe
James GondwePhD Urban and Reginal Planning, Cohort 2022-2025University of the Witwatersrand

MUS (Urban Management), Cohort 2024-2025University of the Witwatersrand

Joachim Gaayuoni
Joachim Gaayuoni
Joachim GaayuoniMUS (Urban Management), Cohort 2024-2025University of the Witwatersrand

PhD Completion Dissertation Fellowship, Cohort 2025-2026University of Lagos

John Uyi Osagie
John Uyi Osagie
John Uyi OsagiePhD Completion Dissertation Fellowship, Cohort 2025-2026University of Lagos

PhD Sustainable Urbanization, Cohort 2022-2025University of Lagos

Joy Oyiza Obadoba
Joy Oyiza Obadoba
Joy Oyiza ObadobaPhD Sustainable Urbanization, Cohort 2022-2025University of Lagos

MUS (Sustainable Energy Efficient Cities), Cohort 2020-2021University of the Witwatersrand

Juliana Achi
Juliana Achi
Juliana AchiMUS (Sustainable Energy Efficient Cities), Cohort 2020-2021University of the Witwatersrand

MUS (Urban Management), Cohort 2025University of the Witwatersrand

Kaggwa Saddam
Kaggwa Saddam
Kaggwa SaddamMUS (Urban Management), Cohort 2025University of the Witwatersrand

MUS (Sustainable Energy Efficient Cities), Cohort 2020-2021, Cohort 2019-2020University of the Witwatersrand

Khabonina Masango
Khabonina Masango
Khabonina MasangoMUS (Sustainable Energy Efficient Cities), Cohort 2020-2021, Cohort 2019-2020University of the Witwatersrand

MUS (Urban Management), Cohort 2024University of the Witwatersrand

Kolobetso Iponeng Selemena
Kolobetso Iponeng Selemena
Kolobetso Iponeng SelemenaMUS (Urban Management), Cohort 2024University of the Witwatersrand

MUS (Urban Management), Cohort 2022University of the Witwatersrand

Lebogang Mogale
Lebogang Mogale
Lebogang MogaleMUS (Urban Management), Cohort 2022University of the Witwatersrand

MUS (Urban Management), Cohort 2022-2023University of the Witwatersrand

Lerato Tlale
Lerato Tlale
Lerato TlaleMUS (Urban Management), Cohort 2022-2023University of the Witwatersrand

MSc Development Planning, Cohort 2018-2019University of the Witwatersrand

Lesley Takunda Mashiri
Lesley Takunda Mashiri
Lesley Takunda MashiriMSc Development Planning, Cohort 2018-2019University of the Witwatersrand

MUS (Urban Management), Cohort 2023-2024University of the Witwatersrand

Lindokuhle Matshika
Lindokuhle Matshika
Lindokuhle MatshikaMUS (Urban Management), Cohort 2023-2024University of the Witwatersrand

MUS (Sustainable Energy Efficient Cities), Cohort 2020-2022University of the Witwatersrand

Mfundo Ndovela
Mfundo Ndovela
Mfundo NdovelaMUS (Sustainable Energy Efficient Cities), Cohort 2020-2022University of the Witwatersrand

MUS (Housing and Human Settlements), Cohort 2020; PhD Philosophy in Urban and Regional Planning, Cohort 2022-2025University of the Witwatersrand

Michelle Tatenda Sonono
Michelle Tatenda Sonono
Michelle Tatenda SononoMUS (Housing and Human Settlements), Cohort 2020; PhD Philosophy in Urban and Regional Planning, Cohort 2022-2025University of the Witwatersrand

MUS (Urban Management), Cohort 2021-2022University of the Witwatersrand

Mohammed Musah
Mohammed Musah
Mohammed MusahMUS (Urban Management), Cohort 2021-2022University of the Witwatersrand

Masters in Urban Management Cohort 2023-2025University of Lagos

Morufu Akande Gbadamosi
Morufu Akande Gbadamosi
Morufu Akande GbadamosiMasters in Urban Management Cohort 2023-2025University of Lagos

Masters in Urban Management, Cohort 2023-2025University of Lagos

Moses N. Pius
Moses N. Pius
Moses N. PiusMasters in Urban Management, Cohort 2023-2025University of Lagos

PhD CohortUniversity of Lagos

Mvendaga Paul Iorse
Mvendaga Paul Iorse
Mvendaga Paul IorsePhD CohortUniversity of Lagos

MUS (Urban Management), Cohort 2022-2025University of the Witwatersrand

Nhlanhla Erastus Dhladhla
Nhlanhla Erastus Dhladhla
Nhlanhla Erastus DhladhlaMUS (Urban Management), Cohort 2022-2025University of the Witwatersrand

PhD Philosophy in Urban and Regional Planning, Cohort 2022-2025University of the Witwatersrand

Nomathemba Dladla
Nomathemba Dladla
Nomathemba DladlaPhD Philosophy in Urban and Regional Planning, Cohort 2022-2025University of the Witwatersrand

MUS (Housing and Human Settlements), Cohort 2019University of the Witwatersrand

Nonhlanhla Mathibela
Nonhlanhla Mathibela
Nonhlanhla MathibelaMUS (Housing and Human Settlements), Cohort 2019University of the Witwatersrand

PhD Completion Dissertation FellowshipUniversity of Lagos

Okonu Al-Ameen Ayoade
Okonu Al-Ameen Ayoade
Okonu Al-Ameen AyoadePhD Completion Dissertation FellowshipUniversity of Lagos

Masters in Urban Management, Cohort 2024-2026University of Lagos

Olaonipekun Ademola
Olaonipekun Ademola
Olaonipekun AdemolaMasters in Urban Management, Cohort 2024-2026University of Lagos

PhD Sustainable Urbanization, Cohort 2022-2025University of Lagos

Oluwaseun Adesola Muraina
Oluwaseun Adesola Muraina
Oluwaseun Adesola MurainaPhD Sustainable Urbanization, Cohort 2022-2025University of Lagos

Masters in Urban Management, Cohort 2023-2025University of Lagos

Oresanwo Ganiyat Abiodun
Oresanwo Ganiyat Abiodun
Oresanwo Ganiyat AbiodunMasters in Urban Management, Cohort 2023-2025University of Lagos

Masters in Urban Management, Cohort 2023-2025University of Lagos

Owolabi Olaoluwa Samuel
Owolabi Olaoluwa Samuel
Owolabi Olaoluwa SamuelMasters in Urban Management, Cohort 2023-2025University of Lagos

Masters in Urban Management, Cohort 2023-2025University of Lagos

Peter Raymond Oyelami
Peter Raymond Oyelami
Peter Raymond OyelamiMasters in Urban Management, Cohort 2023-2025University of Lagos

Masters in Urban Management, Cohort 2023-2025University of Lagos

Risqiat Abiodun Ejiwunmi
Risqiat Abiodun Ejiwunmi
Risqiat Abiodun EjiwunmiMasters in Urban Management, Cohort 2023-2025University of Lagos

MUS (Urban Management), Cohort 2021-2022University of the Witwatersrand

Rorisang Sojane
Rorisang Sojane
Rorisang SojaneMUS (Urban Management), Cohort 2021-2022University of the Witwatersrand

Former Postdoctoral FellowUniversity of Lagos

Samson Olanrewaju
Samson Olanrewaju
Samson OlanrewajuFormer Postdoctoral FellowUniversity of Lagos

MUS (Urban Management), Cohort 2022University of the Witwatersrand

Sara Nakalila
Sara Nakalila
Sara NakalilaMUS (Urban Management), Cohort 2022University of the Witwatersrand

Student AssistantTU Berlin

Sebastian Lehmler
Sebastian Lehmler
Sebastian LehmlerStudent AssistantTU Berlin

MUS (Urban Management), Cohort 2023-2025University of the Witwatersrand

Sihle Pasurayi
Sihle Pasurayi
Sihle PasurayiMUS (Urban Management), Cohort 2023-2025University of the Witwatersrand

MUS (Urban Management), Cohort 2025University of the Witwatersrand

Sisanda Zulu
Sisanda Zulu
Sisanda ZuluMUS (Urban Management), Cohort 2025University of the Witwatersrand

PhD Urban and Regional Planning, Cohort 2022-2025University of the Witwatersrand

Siyum Gudu Jeldu
Siyum Gudu Jeldu
Siyum Gudu JelduPhD Urban and Regional Planning, Cohort 2022-2025University of the Witwatersrand

MUS (Urban Management), Cohort 2019-2020University of the Witwatersrand

Stewart Mareere
Stewart Mareere
Stewart MareereMUS (Urban Management), Cohort 2019-2020University of the Witwatersrand

Master of Built Environment in Housing, Cohort 2017University of the Witwatersrand

Taiwo Afinowi
Taiwo Afinowi
Taiwo AfinowiMaster of Built Environment in Housing, Cohort 2017University of the Witwatersrand

Project Coordinator (until 2024)University of Witwatersrand

Taki Sithagu
Taki Sithagu
Taki SithaguProject Coordinator (until 2024)University of Witwatersrand

MSc. Development Planning, Cohort 2019University of the Witwatersrand

Tupa-omukumo Iyambo
Tupa-omukumo Iyambo
Tupa-omukumo IyamboMSc. Development Planning, Cohort 2019University of the Witwatersrand

Masters in Urban Management, Cohort 2023-2025University of Lagos

Usman Barakatullahi Ovayioza
Usman Barakatullahi Ovayioza
Usman Barakatullahi OvayiozaMasters in Urban Management, Cohort 2023-2025University of Lagos

MUS (Urban Management), Cohort 2020-2022University of the Witwatersrand

Violet Phiri
Violet Phiri
Violet PhiriMUS (Urban Management), Cohort 2020-2022University of the Witwatersrand

MUS (Urban Management), Cohort 2020-2021University of the Witwatersrand

Walter Semordzi
Walter Semordzi
Walter SemordziMUS (Urban Management), Cohort 2020-2021University of the Witwatersrand

AlumniUniversity of the Witwatersrand

Zonke Bella Gavrilov
Zonke Bella Gavrilov
Zonke Bella GavrilovAlumniUniversity of the Witwatersrand

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