CASSANDRA WENDY RUFARO UISES
Swakopmund
Summary
I would define myself as a hard worker and a person with the desire to share my knowledge and abilities.
Experienced with conducting thorough research and analyzing data to support academic projects. Utilizes strong organizational skills and attention to detail to ensure accuracy and reliability of findings. Knowledge of statistical software and effective communication techniques to present research results clearly.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
WESTFALISCHE HOCHSCHULE IN GELSENKIRCHEN
08.2024 - 08.2025
- Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
- Organized research materials, maintaining well-ordered workspace conducive to productivity.
- Maintained open lines of communication with project leads and team members for effective collaboration on common goals.
- Conducted experimental studies on high-pressure water electrolysis using PEM (nafion - 212,117) and AEM (DuraIon) membranes.
- Operated electrolyzer systems under variable conditions (5-40 bar, 60-80 Degrees) to evaluate hydrogen production efficiency, gas crossover and membrane durability
- Applied pressure-sensitive foils and gas-volume pipette methods to measure permeation and crossover rates.
- Analyzed performance benchmarks against commercial membranes (Tokuyama, Sustainon)
- Collaborated with faculty and technical staff on safety-related aspects of hydrogen storage, leakage control and long- term stability tests.
Lab Assistant
Namibia University of Science and Technology
Windhoek, Khomas
08.2019 - 11.2019
- Worked as Lab Assistant in the Radiation Department at the Namibia University of Science and Technology.
- Knowledge of laboratory equipment operation and maintenance
- Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy
- Effective communication
- Analytical thinking
- Ability to work in a team and independently
- Computer competencies
- Operated high-purity germanium detectors and processed over 10 gamma spectra monthly.
- Conducted radiation safety checks in accordance with IAEA standards, ensuring 100 percent compliance.
Education
Master of Environmental Engineering - Energy strand
Namibia University of Science And Technology
Windhoek09.2025
Construction Engineering -
Triumphant College
Windhoek01.2023
Bachelor of Science: Honours Degree - Applied Physics
Namibia University of Science And Technology
Windhoek01.2021
Bachelor of Science: Bachelor's degree - Physics Major And Mathematics Minor
Namibia University of Science And Technology
Windhoek01.2020
High School Diploma -
The University Centre For Studies in Namibia
Windhoek01.2015
High School Diploma -
Namib High School
Swakopmund01.2013
Skills
- Knowledge of laboratory equipment operation and maintenance
- Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy
- Effective communication
- Analytical thinking
- Ability to work in a team and independently
- Computer competencies
- Gamma spectrometry knowledge
- Electrolyzer operation and safety ( PEM and AEM systems, Germany)
- High-pressure hydrogen production and membrane testing (nafion 212, 117 and duraion)
- Laboratory safety protocols for hydrogen systems
- High-pressure hydrogen production and membrane testing (nafion 212, 117 and duraion)
- Laboratory safety protocols for hydrogen systems
Education History
Westfalische Hochschule (Germany) - 22/08/2024-30/07/2025
Namibia University of Science and Technology - Master of Environmental Engineering: Energy strand, 02/2022 - Present
Triumphant College - Construction Engineering, 01/2023 - 12/2023
Namibia University of Science and Technology - Bachelor of Science: Honors Degree (Applied Physics), 01/2020 - 12/2021
Namibia University of Science and Technology - Bachelor of Science: Bachelor's degree in physics major and Mathematics minor, 01/2017 - 12/2020
The University Centre for Studies in Namibia - 01/2014 -12/2015
Namib High School - Grade 8-12 ,01/2009 - 12/2013
Namib Primary School - Grade 5-7, 01/2006 -12/2008
West Side High School - Grade 1-4, 01/2002 - 12/2005
Personal Information
Gender: Female
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading books
- Listening to music
- Traveling and exploring new places
Languages
KHOEKHOEGOWAB, English, Afrikaans
Native language
Timeline
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
WESTFALISCHE HOCHSCHULE IN GELSENKIRCHEN
08.2024 - 08.2025
Lab Assistant
Namibia University of Science and Technology
08.2019 - 11.2019
Master of Environmental Engineering - Energy strand
Namibia University of Science And Technology
Construction Engineering -
Triumphant College
Bachelor of Science: Honours Degree - Applied Physics
Namibia University of Science And Technology
Bachelor of Science: Bachelor's degree - Physics Major And Mathematics Minor
Namibia University of Science And Technology
High School Diploma -
The University Centre For Studies in Namibia
High School Diploma -
Namib High School