Thulani Andrew Chauke

Prof. Thulani Andrew Chauke is a Y2 NRF Rated Researcher and author with a PhD in Education specializing in youth development, currently working as a Associate Professor in the College of Education at the University of South Africa. He has extensive experience in youth development, electoral administration, and higher education, with research interests focusing on the intersection of youth studies, youth work, youth behavior, education, political participation, and the sociology of youth. Dr. Chauke's work has earned him several significant recognitions, including the Research Excellence Award for Early Career/Emerging Researchers from the National Research Foundation, the Post-Doctoral Research Fellow of the Year Award at Tshwane University of Technology, and the Outstanding Support Team Member of the Year award for his work coordinating a youth citizenship programme.