Professor Robinson is a long-standing member of the University of KwaZulu-Natal having served as member of the Senate as well as being the Dean and Head of School over the period 2012 to 2025. He is currently the Chair of the Registration Planning Task team and the actin CIO for UKZN.
His research interest lies in Synthetic Chemistry, where his research group is studying the synthesis of medicinal compounds directed towards their application as potential agents in “Boron Neutron Capture Therapy”.
Prof Robinson is also currently a member of the South African Chemical Institute and the Royal Society of Chemistry.

Associate Professor
Chemistry
RobinsonR@ukzn.ac.za
033 260 6363
Pietermaritzburg