Dr. Kgomotso Lebelo

Kgomotso Lebelo is a South African researcher whose work bridges environmental science, polymer chemistry, and public health. Affiliated with institutions in South Africa, Lebelo has developed an interdisciplinary profile focused on sustainable materials, water treatment technologies, and environmental health risks. Recent work includes a protocol in BMJ Open examining ultraviolet radiation exposure among military outdoor workers, reflecting an expanding engagement with occupational and environmental health.

A central research theme involves cellulose-based and biopolymer materials for environmental remediation and biomedical use. Reviews and experimental studies explore chemically functionalized cellulose for arsenic removal, cellulose–carbon nanotube membranes, and cellulose-reinforced polyamide composites. This body of work highlights strengths in materials design, surface modification, and composite fabrication aimed at improving mechanical, thermal, and adsorption performance for wastewater treatment and advanced applications.

Lebelo has also contributed influential reviews on waste tire valorization, phase change materials for energy storage, hydrogen-rich water in medical contexts, and intelligent systems for food safety surveillance. These publications demonstrate expertise in circular economy approaches, sustainable waste management, and contamination pathways in food systems. Collectively, the research advances practical, environmentally responsible solutions to pollution control and public health challenges.