Resia Pretorius

Resia is a physiologist, full professor and Head of Department in the Department of Physiological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Stellenbosch University. Her most recent commendations include the NSTF Billiton Distinguished Research Award in 2018, the Department of Science and Technology South African Women in Science runner-up award in 2017 and 2019, and finalist in the Standard Bank Top Women awards in 2019. She is a rated Scientist of the National Research Foundation of South Africa, and a member of the Royal Society of South Africa.