News, Research & Fieldwork

Jul 2026

Nigerian leads research on solar-powered water purificator

A groundbreaking international research initiative led by Dr. Ojodomo Achadu at Teesside University is advancing the development of solar-powered water purification technologies. This pioneering innovation is strategically positioned to revolutionize access to safe drinking water across developing regions globally. Operating in close collaboration with premier research experts from South Africa and the Democratic Republic of … Continued

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Jul 2026

Dr. Ojodomo Achadu Leads Breakthrough Solar-Powered Water Purification Project Recognized by BBC

University academics, in partnership with NanoSolar-Pure Water, are developing an innovative solar-powered water purification system that could transform access to clean drinking water for millions of people in the developing world. The project, led by Dr. Ojodomo Achadu of Teesside University, brings together researchers from the United Kingdom, South Africa, and the Democratic Republic of … Continued

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Jul 2026

Faster, Smarter, and Safer: Dr. Achadu Unveils ‘Tripledemic’ Nanodiagnostics in Singapore

As part of an ongoing research project led by Muthumuni Fhumulani Managa, investigating the seasonal variation of microbial profiles in drinking water, a field sampling campaign was conducted in the Venda region of the Vhembe District, Limpopo Province. The objective of the winter-season campaign was to collect water samples from multiple sites to assess microbial presence and … Continued

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Jul 2026

Securing Venda’s Water: Winter Fieldwork Kicks Off Study on Seasonal Microbial Risks

As part of an ongoing research project led by Muthumuni Fhumulani Managa, investigating the seasonal variation of microbial profiles in drinking water, a field sampling campaign was conducted in the Venda region of the Vhembe District, Limpopo Province. The objective of the winter-season campaign was to collect water samples from multiple sites to assess microbial presence and … Continued

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Jul 2026

SETAC 9th World Congress: Muthumuni Managa Presents Photodynamic Porphyrin Conjugates for Water Treatment

Muthumuni Managa presented groundbreaking research on creating a new line of defense against polluted water. The presentation, “Photodynamic Activity of Novel Porphyrin Conjugates Against Bacteria in Water,” introduced an innovative approach — using special light-activated molecules (porphyrin conjugates) to destroy harmful bacteria in water sources. Think of it as a sustainable, chemical-free way to clean … Continued

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