Previous theses

Sulene Burnett

Thesis Title: A Simplified Numerical Decision Making Toolbox for Physical Asset Management Decisions

Supervisor(s):
Prof PJ Vlok
Prof CSL Schutte

Denzil Kennon

Thesis Title: Improbable Circumstances Strategic Framework

Supervisor(s):
Prof CSL Schutte

Bernie Lindner

Thesis Title: Determining Optimal Primary Sawing and Ripping Machine Settings in the Wood Manufacturing Chain

Supervisor(s):
Prof PJ Vlok
Brand Wessels

Esmarie Scholtz

Thesis Title: A Comparative Study on the Value of Accounting for Possible Relationships Between Decision Variables When Solving Multi-Objective Problems

Supervisor(s):
Prof JF Bekker

Frans Snyders

Thesis Title: Determining the Feasibility of Using Mobile Phones to Strengthen the Information Management of Preventative Health Care in South Africa

Supervisor(s):
Dr L van Dyk
Prof PJ Vlok

Tinashe G Tendayi

Thesis Title: An Investigation Into the Applicability of Lean Thinking in an Operational Maintenance Environment

Supervisor(s):
Prof N Fourie
Mr TD van Schalkwyk

Donald van Blommestein

Thesis Title: Automating a Labour Performance Measurement and Risk Assessment: An Evaluation of Methods for a Computer Vision Based System

Supervisor(s):
Prof AF van der Merwe

Wiehahn Carstens

Thesis Title: Regression Analysis of Caterpillar 793D Haul Truck Engine Failure Data and Through-Life Diagnostic Information Using the Proportional Hazards Model

Supervisor(s):
Prof PJ Vlok
Prof CSL Schutte

Jacques Du Preez

Thesis Title: A Study of Reconfigurable Manufacturing Systems with Computer Simulation

Supervisor(s):
Prof JF Bekker

Delyno Johannes Du Toit

Thesis Title: ATM Cash Management Decision Support System for a South African Retail Bank

Supervisor(s):
Prof JF Bekker

Erich Charles Essmann

Thesis Title: A Cost Model for the Manufacture of Bipolar Plates Using Micro Milling

Supervisor(s):
Mr TD van Schalkwyk

Chris Franklin

Thesis Title: Multi-Objective Optimisation Using Agent-Based Modelling

Supervisor(s):
Prof JF Bekker

Charlotte Haumann

Thesis Title: The Application of the Cross-Entropy Method for Multi-Objective Optimisation to Combinatorial Problems

Supervisor(s):
Prof JF Bekker

Emile J Herselman

Thesis Title: An Investigation of Sliding Wear if Ti6Al4V

Supervisor(s):
Mr NF Treurnicht
Dr GA Oosthuizen
Akdogan Guven

Hendrik Joubert

Thesis Title: Investigation of Lubrication Strategies in Ti6Al4V Milling Operations

Supervisor(s):
Mr NF Treurnicht

Devan Koen

Thesis Title: An Investigation of Novel Cooling Methods to Enhance Aerospace Component Manufacturing Practices

Supervisor(s):
Mr NF Treurnicht

Jacobus P Le Roux

Thesis Title: A Pragmatic Approach to Knowledge Management: Understanding the Dynamics of Knowledge Sharing

Supervisor(s):
Prof CSL Schutte

Trudie Leonard

Thesis Title: Comparing Airport Apron Layout Designs Using Computer Simulation and The Cross-Entropy Method

Supervisor(s):
Prof JF Bekker

Adriaan Odendaal

Thesis Title: Die Ontwikkeling van ‘n Pasklaar-Vervaardigde Kunsmatige Intervertebrale Skyf-Implantaat

Supervisor(s):
Prof AF van der Merwe

MJ Odendaal

Thesis Title: Business Process Modelling Using Model Checking and the Theory of Constraints

Supervisor(s):
Prof D Dimitrov
Prof CSL Schutte
Jaco Geldenhuys

Kenny O’Kennedy

Thesis Title: A Sustainable Strategy Development Tool for Manufacturing Enterprises

Supervisor(s):
Mr TD van Schalkwyk

Taryn Olivier

Thesis Title: The Efficiency of the Container Shipping Industry and the Development of a Performance Measurement System

Supervisor(s):
G Ruthven

Thea Roberts

Thesis Title: Near-Optimum Cost Minimisation of Transporting Bio-Energy Carriers From Source to Intermediate Distributors

Supervisor(s):
Mr TD van Schalkwyk

Husam A Shames

Thesis Title: Development of a Selection Program for Additive Manufacturing Systems

Supervisor(s):
Prof D Dimitrov
Prof AF van der Merwe

Johan G Stadler

Thesis Title: Multi-Objective Optimisation Using the Cross-Entropy Method in CO Gas Management at a South African Ilmenite Smelter

Supervisor(s):
Prof JF Bekker

Maria J Treurnicht

Thesis Title: A Decision Support System for Telemedicine Needs Assessments in South Africa

Supervisor(s):
Dr L van Dyk

Myra Triegaardt

Thesis Title: Picture Archiving and Communication Systems in the South African Public Healthcare Environment: A Suitable Structure and Guidelines to Assist Implementation and Optimisation

Supervisor(s):
Dr L van Dyk

Este van der Merwe

Thesis Title: A Study of Current and Possible Future Industrial Engineering Methodologies Used to Increase Energy Efficiency

Supervisor(s):
Mr TD van Schalkwyk

Alwyn J van Zyl

Thesis Title: An Information System to Support Telemedicine Projects in South Africa

Supervisor(s):
Dr L van Dyk

Hagen Alexander von Peterdorff

Thesis Title: Identifying and Quantifying Maintenance Improvement Opportunities in Physical Asset Management

Supervisor(s):
Prof PJ Vlok
Prof CSL Schutte

Ruan Albert Daffue

Thesis Title: Applying patient-admission predictive algorithms in the South African healthcare system

Supervisor(s):
Dr T Visser

Thys De Beer

Thesis Title: Sustainable waste management : a decision support framework

Supervisor(s):
Mr KH von Leipzig

Pieter De Waal Eksteen

Thesis Title: Development of incrementally formed patient-specific titanium knee prosthesis

Supervisor(s):
Prof AF van der Merwe

Rian Willem Geyer

Thesis Title: Value-adding business process modelling : determining the suitability of a business process modelling technique for a given application

Supervisor(s):
Prof CJ Fourie
Mr. NF Treurnicht

Derek Hammond

Thesis Title: An investigation of the impact of selected cooling strategies on milling of difficult-to-cut materials with an emphasis on titanium alloys and hardened steel

Supervisor(s):
Prof DM Dimitrov
Mr NF Treurnicht

Sigrun Melax

Thesis Title: An implementation and management framework for cluster initiatives in South Africa

Supervisor(s):
Mr KH von Leipzig

Sebastian EA Read

Thesis Title: The development of a robotic coarse-to-fine positioning system

Supervisor(s):
Prof AF van der Merwe
Prof CSL Scutte

Johannes Jacobus Roelofse

Thesis Title: Economic feasibility study of the establishment of smallholder pig farmers for the commercial market : Empolweni case study

Supervisor(s):
Mr NF Treurnicht
Mr L Liebenberg

Rudi Smit

Thesis Title: Check weighing in table grape punnet packing: Opportunities in the development of operational effectiveness

Supervisor(s):
Mr NF Treurnicht
Mr MM Blackenberg

Leon D Swanepoel

Thesis Title: Framework for identifying systemic environmental factors causing underperformance in business processes

Supervisor(s):
Mr KH von Leipzig

Johan P van Heerden

Thesis Title: Reducing risks in large scale projects : investigating the integration of systems engineering principles into project management

Supervisor(s):
Prof CJ Fourie
Mr KH von Leipzig

Albertus Truter

Thesis Title: A cost optimisation of preventative upkeep networks using the South African Navy as a case study

Supervisor(s):
Prof PJ Vlok

Andre Hartmann

Thesis Title: An assessment of telemedicine services in the public health sector of the Western Cape

Supervisor(s):
Dr L van Dyk
Prof CSL Schutte

Andre Smit

Thesis Title: Development of a telerobotic test bench system for small-field-of-operation bilateral applications with 3D visual and haptic (kinaesthetic) feedback

Supervisor(s):
Prof AF van der Merwe

Andrew van den Honert

Thesis Title: Estimating the continuous risk of accidents occurring in the South African mining industry

Supervisor(s):
Prof PJ Vlok

Bruce Beecroft

Thesis Title: Development of a technology transfer and an intellectual property strategy for titanium machining

Supervisor(s):
Mr K von Leipzig
Prof D Dimitrov

Carmen van der Merwe

Thesis Title: An engineering approach to an integrated value proposition design framework

Supervisor(s):
Prof CSL Schutte
Dr A van Rensburg

Chantel von Lorne von Saint Ange

Thesis Title: Integration of ranking and selection methods with the multi-objective optimisation cross-entropy method

Supervisor(s):
Prof J Bekker

Cilliers Prins

Thesis Title: Through spindle cooling: A study of the feasibility of split tool titanium machining

Supervisor(s):
Mr NF Treurnicht
Prof AF van der Merwe

Deirde Du Toit

Thesis Title: Decision-making framework for the management of spare parts in capital intensive industries

Supervisor(s):
Prof PJ Vlok

Denele Esterhuizen

Thesis Title: A knowledge management framework to grow innovation capability maturity

Supervisor(s):
Prof CSL Schutte

Graziano Marcantonio

Thesis Title: Development of framework for the manufacture of customized titatnium cervical cage implants using additive manufacturing

Supervisor(s):
Prof DM Dimitrov
Prof AF van der Merwe

Hendrik Winterbach

Thesis Title: Theory of perspective: A continuous and sustainable internal process improvement roadmap for small business managers

Supervisor(s):
Mr K von Leipzig

Jacobus Schoeman

Thesis Title: Estimating residual life of equipment using subjective covariates

Supervisor(s):
Prof PJ Vlok

Johannes H Gous

Thesis Title: Towards a reference architecture for integrated knowledge networks

Supervisor(s):
Prof CSL Schutte
Aurona Gerber

Liebrecht Otto

Thesis Title: Investigating the introduction of e-mobility in South Africa

Supervisor(s):
Mr KH von Leipzig

Liezl van Dyk

Thesis Title: The development of a telemedicine service maturity model

Supervisor(s):
Prof CSL Schutte

Lizelle Nieuwoudt (Troskie)

Thesis Title: Building a decision map for selecting the appropriate Industrial Engineering Technique for mining problems

Supervisor(s):
Prof CSL Schutte

Louzanne Oosthuizen

Thesis Title: A location science model for the placement of POC CD4 testing devices as part of South Africa’s public healthcare diagnostic service delivery model

Supervisor(s):
Prof J Bekker

Madelie von Ludwig

Thesis Title: Using lead indicators in the strategy life cycle to derive an early go/no-go decision for strategy execution

Supervisor(s):
Prof PJ Vlok

Marc Hatton

Thesis Title: Requirements specification for the optimisation function of an electric utility’s energy flow simulator

Supervisor(s):
Prof J Bekker

Markus Papsch

Thesis Title: The implementation of six sigma process improvement in small flexible enterprise with limited resources

Supervisor(s):
Mr KH von Leipzig

Martin Bezuidenhout

Thesis Title: Additive manufacturing enabled drug delivery features for titanium-based total hip replacement cementless femoral stems

Supervisor(s):
Prof DM Dimitrov
Leon Dicks
Prof AF van der Merwe

Marvel Mandaza

Thesis Title: Lean six sigma and theory of constraints for service: Model definition and validation at ABSA

Supervisor(s):
Mr KH von Leipzig

Matthew Shedlock

Thesis Title: Techno-economics of industrial scale B-D-fructofuranosidase and short-chain fructooligosacchardes

Supervisor(s):
Mr T Dirkse van Schalkwyk
Gorlach Igor

Moonyoung Yoon

Thesis Title: Developing basic soccer skills using reinforcement learning for the RoboCup small size league

Supervisor(s):
Prof J Bekker
Steve Kroon

Nicolas Benjamin

Thesis Title: A systematic approach to enterprise risk management

Supervisor(s):
Prof N Fourie
Dr L Louw

Olabanji Asekun

Thesis Title: A decision support model to improve rolling stock maintenance scheduling based on reliability and cost

Supervisor(s):
Prof N Fourie
Prof PJ Vlok

Pieter DF Conradie

Thesis Title: Quantifying system reliability in rail transportation in an aging fleet environment

Supervisor(s):
Dr GA Oosthuizen

Riaan (JJA) van der Walt

Thesis Title: Knowledge roles and flows in open innovation

Supervisor(s):
Prof CSL Schutte

Ruan de Bruyn

Thesis Title: Improving and implementing advanced milling techniques for the manufacture of selected titanium aerospace parts

Supervisor(s):
Mr NF Treurnicht
Mr T Dirkse van Schalkwyk

Sarel van Baalen

Thesis Title: Investigating capacity self- assessment as a catalyst for improved municipal service delivery

Supervisor(s):
Prof CSL Schutte
Mr KH von Leipzig

Timm Engelbrecht

Thesis Title: Cost reduction of reusable packaging material in the automobile industry of South Africa

Supervisor(s):
Mr KH von Leipzig

Tinomudashe Dube

Thesis Title: Irrigation infrastructure asset management plan for Limpopo Department of Agriculture

Supervisor(s):
Mr KH von Leipzig

Wyhan Jooste

Thesis Title: A critical success factor model for physical asset management services

Supervisor(s):
Prof PJ Vlok
Prof CSL Schutte

Yakubu Jidayi

Thesis Title: Reliability improvement of railway infrastructure

Supervisor(s):
Prof N Fourie
Prof PJ Vlok

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