25th -01-2024

To Fellow Ms. KHADIJA MOHAMED MUSA

SOUTH AFRICA

Subject: Acceptance for PhD Supervision & PhD 3 years fellowship

Dear Fellow,

Following the recommendation letters received in relation to your academic

performances & the academic & research related documents whereby you
demonstrated unequivocally your commitment for a PhD in Nanosciences &
Nanotechnologies, I wish to confirm our readiness to supervise you within the
framework of the UNESCO-UNISA Africa Chair in Nanosciences & Nanotechnology
(U2ACN2) from 2024 to end 2027. As agreed the PhD title of your PhD 3 years project
is “Metal Plasmonic as a mechanism to enhance photons harvesting to improve the
performance of thin film organic solar cell”. You would be registered at the University of
South Africa (UNISA) under the supervision of 2 eminent colleagues with a robust track records
in the field. Namely, they are Dr. K. KAVIYARASU & Prof. G. MOLA from UNISA & UKZN
respectively. All necessary infra-structure for the completion of your thesis is available.
During such a PhD project, you will be granted a standard U2ACN2 PhD full fellowship of about
6,6050South African Rands/month which would cover your daily expenses, accommodation &
daily transportation costs. Likewise, your tuition fees for the 1st year will be covered too.
I encourage you to register online on UNISA registration platform & liaise with Dr. K. KAVIYARASU
who would guide you.
With my Sincere Considerations

Prof. M. Maaza "L'Africain"

UNESCO UNISA ITL/NRF Africa Chair in Nanosciences & Nanotechnology
Fellow of the Presidential Mapungubwe Order
Fellow of the African Academy of Sciences
Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry-London
Fellow of the National Academy of Sciences of India
Fellow of the New York Academy of Sciences
Fellow of the European Academy of Sciences & Arts
Fellow of the Islamic Academy of Sciences
Fellow of the American Association for Advancement of Science,
Editor-In Chief of Nano-Horizons

Cc: Prof. G. MOLA (UKZN) & Dr. K. KAVIYARASU (UNISA)

University of South Africa

Preller Street, Muckleneuk Ridge, City of Tshwane
PO Box 392 UNISA 0003 South Africa
Telephone + 27 12 429 8046 Facsimile +27 86 734 7614
E-mail:Maazam@unisa.ac.za