Motseoa Lephatsi

About

Motseoa is a dedicated researcher originally from Lesotho, who has pursued an extensive academic journey at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa. Holding a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry (BSc), an Honours Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry (BSc Hons, cum laude), a Master of Science in Biochemistry (MSc, magna cum laude), and a Doctorate in Biochemistry (PhD), Motseoa has demonstrated a strong commitment to advancing knowledge in the field of metabolomics. Her research journey began during her master’s studies, focusing on elucidating epigenetic and targeted metabolic changes in microbial biostimulant-treated maize plants under drought stress conditions.

Building on this foundation, her doctoral research delved into the intersection of metabolomics and Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies, with a thesis titled ‘Metabolomics and 4IR technologies for natural products research: characterization of the phytochemistry and biochemistry of Helichrysum species with potential anti-cancer activities’. Throughout her academic pursuits, Motseoa has employed an array of computational tools such as MS2LDA, NAP, SIRIUS, molecular networking, molecular docking, and network pharmacology, showcasing their proficiency in advanced analytical techniques. Under the supervision of Dr. Tugizimana, her research has contributed significantly to the understanding of plant metabolomics and its applications in drug discovery. Currently embarking on a postdoctoral research fellowship, she continues to explore innovative approaches in metabolomics, poised to make further impactful contributions to the scientific community.