Dr Soné van der Walt is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Human Anatomy and Histology at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University. Her research lies in biological and forensic anthropology, focusing on population-specific standards for biological profiling and facial approximation using advanced radiographic techniques. She also contributes to clinical anatomy research aimed at improving surgical outcomes in South African populations. Dr van der Walt has successfully supervised numerous postgraduate students, including eight MSc graduates, and is currently supervising MSc and PhD candidates. She has published in accredited peer-reviewed journals and serves as a council member of the Anatomical Society of Southern Africa.