Prof Lazarus completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Durban Westville (UDW) majoring in Mathematics and Physics. He then pursued an Honours degree in Physics at the University of Cape Town (UCT), followed by a Master’s degree in Nuclear Physics at UDW. His doctoral degree was completed at the University of KwaZulu-Natal in the field of Plasma Physics, focusing on linear and nonlinear wave phenomena in electron-positron plasmas. He has a Diploma in Wind Energy Use (Sweden) and has completed courses in Advanced Renewable Energy, Advanced Energy Management, Energy Optimisation and Measurement and Verification Professional. He conducts research in Renewable Energy and Plasma Physics and supervises masters and doctoral students within these fields.