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Academic Level
PhD
Position
Other
Working Sector
Other
Highest Degree
MA/MSC
Discipline
Chemistry: Organic
Reseach Topic
natural products and synthesis based on simple chemistry
Publications

1. Mazimba et al., 2009: An unexpected 1,2-hydride shift in phosphoric acid-promoted cyclodimerization of styrene oxides under solvent-free conditions. A synthetic route towards 2,4-disubstituted 1,3-dioxolanesTetrahedron Letters, 50, 5927-5929.

2. Just starting out as a scientist

Prizes / Awards

1. PhD studies grant with University of Botswana (VoteP780)

Research Tags
Isolation and characterization of 2nd metabolites, structural elucidation, antimicrobial bioassays, synthesis using simple chemistry and conditions, collaborations.
Bio

I am a 3rd PhD student, University of Botswana, Interested in isolation and synthesis of biologically active natural products.

-Would be interested in Post-doc fellowship focused on drug design.

General and Contact Information

Title
Mr.
First Name
Ofentse Mazimba
Last Name
Mazimba
Date of Birth
12/09/1976
Country of Origin
Botswana
Country of Residence
Botswana
City
Gaborone
Languages
English, Setswana

History

Member for
2 years 37 weeks
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