Title
Dr.
Full Names and Surname
Dr Nkosana Jafta
Educational Background (Including Current Studies, if applicable)
- National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry – Mangosuthu Technikon
- BMedSc (Honours) in Environmental Toxicology – University of Natal (now University of KwaZulu-Natal)
- Master’s Degree (Research) in Environmental Epidemiology – University of KwaZulu-Natal
- PhD in Environmental Epidemiology – University of KwaZulu-Natal
Personal Statement / Philosophy
I am committed to advancing environmental and public health research through evidence-based approaches, collaboration, and mentorship while contributing to the development of future health professionals and researchers
Job Title
Advisor
Professional Bio
Dr Nkosana Jafta is a Senior Lecturer and Researcher in the Discipline of Occupational and Environmental Health at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) and serves as the Academic Leader of Research in the School of Nursing and Public Health. He teaches in both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and specialises in Environmental and Cancer Epidemiology.
His research focuses on environmental exposure assessment, environmental exposure modelling, and exposure and risk methodology. He has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals, presented research at national and international conferences, and contributed a book chapter to conference proceedings.
Dr Jafta has successfully supervised and co-supervised Master’s and PhD students in environmental epidemiology, particularly in air pollution and cancer epidemiology. He collaborates with several local and international institutions, including the South African Medical Research Council, Gothenburg University in Sweden, and the University of Michigan in the United States.
Skills and Competencies
- Peer Review of Scientific Research
- Environmental Epidemiology
- Cancer Epidemiology
- Environmental Exposure Assessment
- Environmental Exposure Modelling
- Exposure and Risk Methodology
- Research Leadership
- Academic Teaching and Curriculum Development
- Scientific Writing and Publishing
- Research Supervision and Mentorship
- Data Analysis and Interpretation
- National and International Research Collaboration