Prof Nyokong’s Nanotechnology Research Group have been recognized as the most productive research group (for 2015) by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) together with the National Laser Centre. The group were celebrated as the most productive research group in terms of number and quality of publications and for the number of PhD students graduating.

The Award ceremony took place in Stellenbosch on 15 November where Dr John Mack received the awards on behalf of the group.