The criterion for being elected to the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) is significant achievement in the advancement and application of science/scholarship, both nationally and internationally. Congratulations to the membership, Professor Emeritus Jan Nordström, at the Department of Mathematics (MAI)!
"Thank you. It is a gratifying recognition because ASSAf is considered very prestigious. I look forward to continued contribution to South African mathematical sciences."
Jan Nordström is also Distinguished Visiting Professor at The University of Johannesburg (UJ).
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) proudly congratulates four of its esteemed researchers on their appointment as members of the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf). The newly appointed members include Professors Hassina Mouri, Tankiso Moloi, Kevin Durrheim, and Jan Nordström, all recognised for their significant contributions to their respective fields.
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Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Professor Letlhokwa Mpedi, commended the appointments, stating, “Being selected as an ASSAf member is a testament to the individual’s significant contributions to their discipline and the impact of their work. We are incredibly proud that this year, four of our own researchers have been appointed to ASSAf. These appointments reflect UJ’s commitment to advancing excellence in research and fostering global collaboration across disciplines."
About Academy of Science of South Africa
From : "The Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) was inaugurated in May 1996 by the former President of South Africa and patron of the Academy, Nelson Mandela. It was formed in response to the need for an academy of science congruent with the dawn of democracy in South Africa – activist in its mission of using science for the benefit of society.
The mandate of the Academy encompasses all fields of scientific enquiry and it includes the full diversity of South Africa’s distinguished scientists. The Parliament of South Africa passed the Academy of Science of South Africa Act (Act 67 of 2001), as amended, which came into operation in May 2002.
ASSAf is the official national Academy of Science of South Africa and represents the country in the international community of science academies. Since its inception, ASSAf has grown from a small, emergent organisation to a well-established academy."
