Ramotholo Sefako

Ramotholo Rafael Sefako (born 1971) is a South African astrophysicist. He is one of the first three black astro-physicists in South Africa.[1]

Ramotholo Sefako
Born(1971-04-28)28 April 1971
Qwa-Qwa, Free State
Scientific career
FieldsAstrophysicist
InstitutionsSouth African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO)

Biography

Sefako matriculated with distinction from Khukhune High School in Botha-Bothe-Lesotho and obtained his BSc degree at the University of Lesotho.[2]

He received his doctorate in astronomy from the Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education (abbreviated PU for CHE).

In 2005, he joined South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO) as a post-doctoral fellow, and later a Southern African Large Telescope(SALT) astronomer. Currently, he is the head of the Telescope Operations (TOPS) Division at SAAO.[1][3]

Astronomy Research

Dr Ramotholo Sefako's research interests include multi-wavelength studies of blazars and pulsar-driven nebulae to unravel how these objects produce high energies, up to gamma rays.[4] Moreover, he has published various journals collaboration with other physicists around the world.[5]

Notes
  1. "In South Africa, Star Telescope Could Stir Young Scholars". The New York Times. 7 April 2006.
  2. "SA's first black astro-physicist gets doctorate in his bid to reach the stars". City Press (South Africa). 19 May 2002.
  3. "Public lecture by Dr. Ramotholo Sefako". South African Astronomical Observatory. 2012.
  4. SA's cosmic explorer in Department of science and technology, Republic of South Africa and National Research Foundation on July , 2010 accessed at October 17, 2014.
  5. Dr Ramatholo Sefako's publications in Cornell University Library accessed at October 17, 2014.
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