Two academics in the Medical Imaging and Therapeutic Sciences (MITS) Department have been honoured with outstanding reviewer awards by the Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences.
The recipients were Diagnostic Radiography lecturers Kathleen Naidoo and Gerhardus Koch
Naidoo, who joined the Department in 2019 said she has been a reviewer for two years and was honoured to receive the award.
“I have reviewed a large number of articles with a special focus on qualitative research in radiography as this is my area of expertise in research. I am very excited to receive this award as the journal is a highly recognised journal in international radiography research publications. This award is only given to four reviewers each year, so it is quite an honour to be acknowledged by the journal for my work.”
Koch, who joined CPUT in 2021, received the award within his first year of working with the journal.
“As a young academic, this award has motivated me to work even harder towards reaching my professional goals. It really is an amazing feeling to be recognised for the work that you do and that from an international, DHET accredited journal. I am happy to have made a difference and to have contributed positively towards my profession.”
Dr Merlisa Kemp, head of the MITS Department, said Naidoo and Koch have done outstanding work.
“I am immensely proud of the MITS staff who, despite the challenges faced by the COVID-19 pandemic from 2020 to 2022, still managed to produce approximately 30 research outputs, which include research articles and e-book chapters. The Department also celebrated the achievement of Dr Aladdin Speelman, who was awarded his Doctorate in Radiography in December 2022.”
Written by Ilse Fredericks
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