Dr. Qhelile Ntombikayise Bhebhe is a sustainable food systems researcher with a PhD in Food Security (University of KwaZulu-Natal), a Masters in Sustainable Agriculture (University of Free State) and a BSc (Hons) Agronomy (Midlands State University). She was recently affiliated with University of Western Cape as a research fellow for the FAMA project, specializing in healthy sustainable diets. There she also focused on stakeholder engagement and policy-focused research on the consumption of traditional foods. Additionally, she has also been part of initiatives that promote agri-digital innovation among agri-businesses in African communities. Some of her research is supported by peer-reviewed publications.
Home Institution
University of the Western Cape
Host Institution & Centre of Excellence
University of Pretoria, Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Food Systems
Education
PhD Food Security, MSc Sustainable Agriculture, BSc Natural Resource Managemt and Agriculture
Research Topic
Enhancing Food and Nutrition Security through the Integration of Traditional Foods in Southern Africa
qnbhebhe@gmail.com