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Contact Info

Phone: +27 35 902 6331

Dr S Xulu

Lecturer – Remote Sensing

Qualifications:

BSc Hons, PGCE (UNIZULU), MSc (SU), PhD (UKZN)

About

Sifiso Xulu joined the Department of Geography at the University of Zululand in 2010. He is a physical geographer whose research interests include remote sensing, spatial analysis and environmental management.  He teaches physical geography and environmental management modules from second year to third year. The modules include SGES211: Global landforms and cartography, SGES331: Land use and natural resources management and SGES312: Environmental Management.

Research Interests

Sifiso’ s research activities cover the area of land use analysis, remote sensing and geographic information system. He is currently working on forest health and vitality using remote sensing. There is a number of Third year and Honours students who are working under his supervision.

Publications

  • Tafangenyasha, C., Mthembu, A.T., Kavhu, B., Vingi, K., Chikoore, H., Ndimande, N., Xulu, S. and Gwensa, N. (2016): Re-analysis of engineering the stabilization and restoration of supercritical hardpans in the Umfolozi catchment, South Africa. International Journal of Agricultural Research and Review 4(2): 432-439.
  • Tafangenyasha C., Mthembu, A.T., Chikoore, H., Ndimande, N., Xulu, S. and Gcwensa, N. (2011): Rangeland characteristics of a supercritically degraded landscape in the semi-arid area of South Africa. Journal of Soil Science and Environmental Management. Vol 2(3): 80-87.
  • Tafangenyasha C., Mthembu, A.T., Chikoore, H., Ndimande, N., Xulu, S. and Gcwensa, N. (2011): The effects of soil density on the vegetation of the Umfolozi catchment in South Africa. Journal of Soil Science and Environmental Management. Vol 2(1): 14-24.