Walwyn, David R.
Nkolele, Adolph T.
Article History
Received: 20 July 2017
Accepted: 5 March 2018
First Online: 27 March 2018
Authors’ information
: David R Walwyn is a Professor (Engineering and Technology Management) in the Graduate School of Technology Management, Faculty of Engineering, University of Pretoria. He obtained a BSc in Chemical Engineering from the University of Cape Town and a PhD from Cambridge University. His research interests cover innovation management, science policy, research management, renewable energy and health economics. He currently teaches research methodology and engineering economics. He has published widely in the areas of research management, health sciences, renewable energy, science policy and biotechnology.Adolph T Nkolele was a postgraduate student at the University of Pretoria and completed this research as part of his studies.
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