Speaker

Vivey Phasha

Biography :

Ms. Vivey Phasha is a PhD candidate in Medical Sciences at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. She holds a Chemistry degree from the University of Johannesburg, a Postgraduate Diploma in Cosmetic Product Formulation (Cum Laude) from North-West University, South Africa, and an Honors degree in Formulation Sciences from Nelson Mandela University, South Africa. Additionally, she earned a master’s degree in medical sciences, specializing in Medical Biochemistry. Currently a Senior Researcher at the CSIR's Advance Agriculture and Food Cluster, Ms. Phasha focuses on developing, formulating, and testing the safety of cosmetic and cosmeceutical products. Her work highlights the use of South Africa's biodiversity, creating high-value products such as cosmetics, nutraceuticals, and African traditional medicines from indigenous plants. She is also dedicated to supporting small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs) in translating research into market-ready solutions. With over a decade of research experience, beginning as a Chemistry intern at CSIR in 2013, she is also a published author. Her expertise includes processing plant materials, extracting active compounds, and analyzing their applications.