Staff Profiles

Ph.D. (Organic Chemistry); MSc. (Organic Chemistry)

Dr. Nayang Kgakatsi is a lecturer in organic chemistry with a specialization in phytochemistry and organic synthesis. Holding a Ph.D. from the University of Botswana. Dr. Nayang's expertise lies in the isolation, characterization, and synthesis of biologically active compounds from plants. Their research focuses on discovering novel phytochemicals with potential pharmaceutical applications and developing efficient synthetic routes for complex natural products. They are dedicated to research, teaching and mentoring students in the fields of organic and natural product chemistry.

General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry and Medicinal Chemistry

Phytochemistry and Organic Synthesis

Phytochemistry and Organic Synthesis

Nayang Kgakatsi, Runner R. T. Majinda, Ishmael B. Masesane. BF3OEt2 and MeSO3H-Promoted reactions of phenols and ethyl phenylpropiolate as a synthetic route to neoflavones and a potential route to flavones. Arkivoc, 2022. https://doi.org/10.24820/ark.5550190.p011.774

Nayang A. Kgakatsi, Runner R.T. Majinda, Ishmael B. Masesane, Mutshinyalo S. Nwamadi, Taye B. Demissie, Japheth O. Ombito, Irene Gobe. New Isoflavan from Erythrina Livingstoniana. Natural Product Research, 2022. https://doi.org/10.1080/14786419.2022.2130300

Nayang A. Kgakatsi, Runner R.T. Majinda, Ishmael B. Masesane, Irene Gobe. Methoxylated bibenzyls and isoflavones from Baphia Massaiensis Stem Bark. Natural Product Research, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1080/14786419.2023.2196076