Second Africa-EU Renewable Energy Research & Innovation Symposium (RERIS) 2018 - Documentation

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Tuesday 23 January 2018

8:00 SHUTTLE FROM HOTELS, REGISTRATION
9:00 OPENING SESSION

Chair: Prof. Nqosa Mahao, Vice Chancellor, National University of Lesotho (NUL)
Introduction: Honourable Minister of Science & Technology, Mr Joang Molapo
Opening Remarks: Honourable  Minister of Education and Training, Mr Mokhele Moletsane

MACHACHE
9:45 TEA BREAK AND GROUP PICTURE
10:15 CONFERENCE PROGRAMME

Mr Markus Theobald, Head of Cooperation, EU Delegation to Lesotho
Dr Thimothy Thamae, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Technology and Coordinator NUL Innovations Committee
Mr Niklas Hayek, Project Manager, Africa-EU Renewable Energy Cooperation Programme (RECP) and RERIS organiser

Chair: Dr Moeketsi Mpholo, National University of Lesotho

MACHACHE
10:30 PLENARY SESSION: “TRANSLATE RESEARCH INTO PRACTICE!” (PLENARY) ROOM

Keynote: Prof. Wikus van Niekerk, Dean, Faculty of Engineering, Stellenbosch University, South Africa

Panel:
Ms Mantopi Lebofa, Director, Technologies for Economic Development (TED), Lesotho
Prof. Dieter Meissner, Tallinn University of Technology, Estonia & Founder and Chief Scientist, Crystalso
Dr Pulane Nkhabutlane, Lecturer, Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension-Consumer Science, Head SanBio-Fisa Incubation Unit, National University of Lesotho
Mr Readlay Makaliki, Renewable Energy Expert, SADC Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (SACREEE), Namibia
Prof. Wikus van Niekerk, Dean, Faculty of Engineering, Stellenbosch University, South Africa

Chair: Dr Albert Butare, Former Minister of State in charge of Energy, Communication and Water in the Republic of Rwanda

MACHACHE
12:00 LUNCH
14:00 THEMATIC SESSIONS I

RERIS.I.1: ENERGY SOCIOECONOMICS I

Keynote: Economic Viability and Social Impact of Renewable Energy Deployment in Africa – Prof. Abdellah Khellaf, Centre de Développement des Energies Renouvelables, Algeria

Chair: Dr Ben Campbell, Durham University, United Kingdom

Presentations:


PHUTHIATSANA 1

RERIS.I.2: DECENTRALISED RENEWABLE AND HOUSEHOLD ENERGY SOLUTIONS I

Keynote: Simulation and Optimisation of Renewable Energy Hybrid Power Systems for Semonkong, Lesotho – Dr Leboli Zak Thamae, National University of Lesotho

Chair: Prof. Marco Rupprich, MCI - The Entrepreneurial School®, Austria

Presentations:

Poster Presentations:

  • Design and Construction of a Low-Cost Meteorological StationMr Anurag Mohapatra, Technical University of Munich, Germany
  • Development of a Pilot Passive Solar Distillation Plant for Dan-Jirima Community Health Post, Kano-NigeriaDr Kafayat Adeyemi, University of Abuja, Nigeria
PHUTHIATSANA 2

RERIS.I.3: POWER GENERATION, DISTRIBUTION AND TRANSMISSION

Keynote: Wide scale Deployment & Integration of solar PV into Electricity Grids: Technical and Economic Implications for Utilities – Prof. Joseph Mutale, University of Manchester, United Kingdom

Chair: Dr Erick Tambo, Pan African University Institute of Water and Energy Sciences (including Climate Change) (PAUWES), Algeria

Presentations:


QILOANE

NULISTICE KEYNOTE 1
Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Knowledge Era: Issues of Values and Ethics – Prof. Suresh Chand Garg, Usha Martin University, Ranchi, India

Chair: Prof. Manthoto H. Lephoto, Pro-Vice Cancellor, National University of Lesotho

MACHACHE

NULISTICE.I.1: ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Chair: Prof Sekota M., Department of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, National University of Lesotho

Presentations:

  • Solar Trees for Outdoor and Household Energy Access and Wi-Fi Hotspots - Ms Lisa Nyamadzawo, Solvus Zimbabwe / National University of Science and Technology, Zimbabwe
  • Public-Private Partnerships and the Case of the Solar Water Heater Industry – Dr Xavier Lemaire, University College London, Energy Institute, United Kingdom
  • Plan of Action for Reducing Maternal Mortality in Lesotho - Mrs Amelia Mashea Mabitle, Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences
  • Mathematical Assessment of Global Solar Radiation in Sub-Saharan Africa’s Tropical Regions: Case of Cameroon and Senegal – Dr Edouard Mboumboue, Environmental Energy Technologies Laboratory (E.E.T.L)/Department of Physics/Faculty of Science/University of Yaoundé, Senegal
MACHACHE 1

NULISTICE.I.2: ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Chair: Dr Puleng Matebesi, Department of Animal Science, National University of Lesotho

Presentations:

  • Modelling Drought Recurrence Intervals from Theoretical Probability Distribution and SPI: Semonkong, Lesotho – Mr Bernard Moeketsi Hlalele, University of the Free State, Disaster Management Training and Education Centre for Africa (DiMTEC), South Africa
  • Co-determination of Heavy Metals, Lead, Cadmium, Mercury and Zinc In Water Samples by Anodic Stripping on Bismuth-Modified Electrodes – Prof Mantoa Sekota, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, National University of Lesotho
  • Bioenergy for Africa - the Quest for Energy Independence and Food Security, Dr Sissay Mekbib, Department of Biology and Biotechnology, National University of Lesotho
  • Mineral Production & Processing and Associated Environmental Issues in Sub-Saharan Africa – Dr Motlalepula Nete, Department of Chemistry, University of the Free State, South Africa
MACHACHE 2

NULISTICE.I.3: MATERIALS SCIENCE & NANOTECHNOLOGY
Chair: Prof Prof Himanshu Narayan, Head, Department of Physics and Electronics, National University of Lesotho

Presentations:

  • Desulphurization of Diesel Fuels using Metal Oxide Loaded Activated Charcoal and Alumina – Mr Liberty Mguni, Material and Process Synthesis (MaPS), Florida campus, University of South Africa
  • Synthesis and Characterization of Copper Oxide Nanoparticles and their Application as Electrode Modifiers – Prof. Hailemicheal Alemu, Department of Chemistry & Chemical Technology, National University of Lesotho
  • Wastewater Stabilization Pond Technology: Effectiveness and Efficiency at the Ratjomose Sewage Treatment Plant, Maseru, Lesotho - Prof S.E. Aiyuk, Department of Environmental Health, National University of Lesotho
  • Modelling Lattice Expansion and Specific Heat of Nanomaterial - Phantsi T. D. and Singh M., Department of Physics and Electronics, National University of Lesotho
MOKOROTLO
16:00 POSTER SESSION FOYER
17:30 SHUTTLE TO HOTELS


Wednesday, 24 January 2018

8:00 SHUTTLE FROM HOTELS
9:00 EU-AFRICA JOINT PROGRAMMES

Horizon2020 opportunities: Ms Irene Bonvisutto, Policy Officer, DG Research & Innovation,European Commission


European Development Fund in Lesotho: Mr Sjaak de Boer, Programme Manager, Delegation of the European Union to the Kingdom of Lesotho


Chair: Ms. Eva Kagiri, Finnish University Partnership for International Development (UniPID)

MACHACHE
10:00 TEA BREAK
10:30 THEMATIC SESSIONS II

RERIS.II.1: ENERGY SOCIOECONOMICS II

Keynote: Why we need a Social Sciences Agenda in International Energy Research – Dr Ed Brown, Loughborough University, United Kingdom

Chair: Dr Leboli Zak Thamae, National University of Lesotho

Presentations:

Poster Presentations

PHUTHIATSANA 1

RERIS.II.2: DECENTRALISED RENEWABLE AND HOUSEHOLD ENERGY SOLUTIONS II

Keynote: Development of Decentralised Rural Household Biogas Digesters, a Case Study from South Africa – Prof. Sampson Mamphweli, Stellenbosch University, South Africa

Chair: Dr Dirk Steuerwald, Swiss Academy for Development, Switzerland

Presentations:

Poster Presentations

  • Concept development of sustainable energy solutions in Sub-Saharan Africa -  Case study Mbare, Zimbabwe – Mr Anurag Mohapatra, Technical University of Munich
  • Decentralized Energy-Water-Food systems in Africa: Space Analysis, Least-cost modeling of sack farming and establishment of renewable energy technologies in the Diepsloot slums of Johannesburg, South Africa – Mr Tobias Klöffel, Technical University of Munich


RERIS.II.3: ENERGY RESEARCH, INNOVATION, EDUCATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Keynote: A Pan-African Research Agenda on Water, Energy and Climate Change – Prof. Abdellatif Zerga and Dr Erick Tambo, Pan African University Institute of Water and Energy Sciences (including Climate Change) (PAUWES), Algeria

Chair: Prof. Joseph Mutale, University of Manchester, United Kingdom

Presentations:

Poster Presentations

Qiloane

NULISTICE Keynote:
Learning from Traditions and Transitions in the Mountains: general lessons from research on climate change, energy options and livelihoods in Nepal – Dr Ben Campbell, Durham University, United Kingdom

Chair: Mr Lefa Thamae, Director, Department of Science and Technology, Lesotho

MACHACHE

NULISTICE.II.1: AGRICULTURE AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Chair: Dr Molapo Setsumi, Department of Animal Science, National University of Lesotho

Presentations:

  • Evaluation of microalgae sludge as biofertiliser for growth of maize under greenhouse trials - Mammati Kombi, Department of Biology and Biotechnology, National University of Lesotho
  • Production and Utilisation of Conserved Barley and Oat Grass as Fodder for Merino sheep – Mr Mosebi Poloko, Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, National University of Lesotho
  • Prevalence of Lice in Merino sheep: Case of Roma Valley in Maseru District – Dr Matebesi-Ranthimo, Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, National University of Lesotho
  • Comparison between Liming and Manure Application on Phosphorus Retention in Selected Benchmark Soils of Lesotho – Mr T’sepo Mpela, National University of Lesotho
MACHACHE

NULISTICE.II.2: ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Chair: Prof Tlali Spirit, Dpeartment of Physics and Electronics, National University of Lesotho

Presentations:

  • Conceptualising the effectiveness of mitigation in post project approval: Translating theory into practice - case study of Zimbabwe platinum mines - Prof Patrick Gwimbi, Department of Environmental Health, National University of Lesotho
  • Public-private Partnership Investment to enhance Sustainable Renewable Energies in Rwanda – Mr Kazungu Jules, Regional Research Centre for Integrated Development (RCID), Rwanda
  • An assessment of health risk of toxic cyanobacteria in drinking water in the nyanza gulf water, Lake Victoria Kenya - Abongo B. Omondi - Faculty of Science and Technology, National University of Lesotho
  • A Study to establish the effects of traditional medicines in pregnant women in Lesotho - Gertrude Mothibe, Department of Pharmacy, National University of Lesotho
MACHACHE 2

NULISTICE.II.3: BIOTECHNOLOGY AND FOOD SAFETY
Chair: Dr Sissay Bekele Mekbib, Department of Biology and Biotechnology, National University of Lesotho

Presentations:

  • Deploying novel forms of Nisin to control Listeria Monocytogenes in the Food Industry – Mr Lekatsa Teboho, Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Health Sciences, National University of Lesotho
  • Screening and Extraction of Essential Oils from Different Indigenous Non-food Plants for Detergent Production, Mr Thabiso Letseka, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, National University of Lesotho
  • Lesotho Medicinal Plants of the Asteraceae Family: A Review of the Ethnobotany, Chemistry and Conservation Status - Mr Mohale Mabaleha, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, University of the Free State, South Africa
  • Physicochemical and Microbiological Quality Assessment of different Brands of Bottled Water, Maseru, Lesotho – Mr Molefe Khothalang, Department of Biology and Biotechnology, National University of Lesotho
MOKOROTLO
12:30 Lunch
14:00 THEMATIC SESSIONS III

RERIS.III.1: ENERGY SOCIOECOMOMICS III

Keynote: Solar Nanogrids: No Technological Innovation Without Social Innovation – Dr Jon Cloke, Loughborough University, United Kingdom


Chair: Dr Albert Butare, Former Minister of State in charge of Energy, Communication and Water in the Republic of Rwanda

Presentations:

Poster Presentations

PHUTHIATSANA 1

RERIS.III.2: DECENTRALISED RENEWABLE AND HOUSEHOLD ENERGY SOLUTIONS III

Keynote: Dynamics of Solar Markets in Africa – Prof. Martin Meyer-Renschhausen, Hochschule Darmstadt, Germany

Chair: Prof Sampson Mamphweli, Stellenbosch University, South Africa

Presentations:

Poster Presentations

  • Energy decentralisation in Rwanda – Ms Devotha Nshimiyimana, Pan African University, Institute of Water and Energy Sciences, Algeria
  • Aspen simulation of hybrid concentrated solar power - biomass integrated gasification combined cycle process – Prof Xinying Liu, University of South Africa
PHUTHIATSANA 2

RERIS.III.3: ENERGY RESOURCE MAPPING AND PLANNING

Keynote: Rural Household Electrification in Lesotho - Dr Moeketsi Mpholo, Energy Research Centre (ERC) / National University of Lesotho

Chair: Prof. Abdellah Khellaf, Centre de Développement des Energies Renouvelables, Algeria

Presentations:

Poster Presentations

QILOANE

NULISTICE 2018 Keynote 3
Decentralised Water Purification Systems – Prof. Marco Rupprich, MCI – The Entrepreneurial School®, Austria
Chair: Mr Lefa Thamae, Director, Department of Science and Technology, Lesotho

MACHACHE

NULISTICE.III.1: ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Chair: Dr Thimothy Thamae, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, National University of Lesotho

Presentations:

  • Smart Foods Business - Prof Riette de Kock, Department of Fod Science, University of Pretoria, South Africa
  • Design and Optimisation of Solar PV/Diesel Generator Hybrid Power System for Remote Telecommunication Base Transceiver Stations in Nigeria – Mr Babalola Samuel, Pan African University Institute of Water and Energy Sciences (including Climate Change) (PAUWES), Algeria
  • Language, Science and Translation within a Socio-Developmental Context in Lesotho – Dr Mosisili Sebotsa, National University of Lesotho
  • Harnessing Science and Technology towards achieving Sustainable Development Goals, 3, 8, 11, Mr Innocent Haphazare, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, National University of Lesotho
MACHACHE 1

NULISTICE.III.2: ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Chair: Dr Mosotho George, Head, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, National University of Lesotho

Presentations:

  • Spatio-Temporal Climate Change Risk Assessment: Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality, South Africa – Mr Bernard Moeketsi, University of the Free State, Disaster Management Training and Education Centre for Africa, South Africa
  • Modelling the Rate of initiation and retention on Ionized Preventive Therapy in a High HIV/TB Burden Setting of Lesotho - Mr Eltony Mugomeri, Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health Sciences, National University of Lesotho
  • Evaluation of Animal Manure as a Feedstock for the Production of Biogas in comparison with Sewage Water Microalgae – Ms Tebello Matlosa, Department of Biology and Biotechnology, Faculty of Science and Technology, National University of Lesotho
  • The VIP Latrine in Lesotho: Addressing Technical Flaws from the Qachas’ Nek District Experience – Prof. Aiyuk Sunny, Department of Environmental Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, National University of Lesotho
MACHACHE 2

NULISTICE.III.3: MATERIALS SCIENCE & NANOTECHNOLOGY
Chair: Prof. Heilmichael Alemu, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, National University of Lesotho

Presentations:

  • Raman Spectroscopy and Imaging of Bernal-Stacked Bilayer Graphene Synthesised on Copper Foil by Chemical Vapour Deposition: Growth Dependence on Temperature – Dr Mopeli Fabiane, Department of Physics and Electronics, National University of Lesotho
  • Iminophosphine complexes of palladium and platinum: Application in cross-coupling and oligomerisation/polymerization, Dr Tebello Mahamo, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, National University of Lesotho
  • Multiwall Carbon Nanotubes Ag-Pt Composite Electrochemical Sensor for Nevirapine Antiviral Drug – Prof. Mangaka Matoetoe, Department of Chemistry, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa
  • Green Synthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles using Neem (Azadirachta indica L.) Plant Extract - Prof Narayan, Department of Physics and Electronics, National University of Lesotho
MOKOROTLO
16:00 POSTER SESSION Foyer
17:30 SHUTTLE TO HOTELS


Thursday, 25 January 2018

8:00 SHUTTLE FROM HOTELS
9:00 COOPERATION PITCH SESSION

Chair: Dr Moeketsi Mpholo, NUL

MACHACHE
9:30 TEA BREAK
10:00 RERIS Training workshop

"From Energy Research to Bankable Power Practice"

Chair: Ms. Mariana Daykova, Consultant, Microenergy Systems

PHUTHIATSANA
10:00 NULISTICE ROUNDTABLE

"Youth and Entrepreneurship in Lesotho”

Chair: Prof. Spirit Tlali, Department of Physics and Electronics, National University of Lesotho

Keynote: Funding Institution and Individual Innovations with potential for Commercialization - Dr Ereck Chakauya, SANBio-BioFISA II on Entrepreneurship and Information Technology, South Africa

Presentation:
Role of Lesotho Post-Bank in Entrepreneurship - Mr Themba Seopeng, Post-Bank Lesotho

MACHACHE
12:30 Lunch
14:00
OPEN POSTER SESSION

14:00
SHUTTLE TO Nulistice Expo and Innovation Market (Pioneer Mall)

14:00
TELECONFERENCE WITH ENERGY CATALYST CONFERENCE LONDON
PHUTHIATSANA 1
16:00
SHUTTLE TO HOTELS

17:30
SHUTTLE FROM HOTELS TO GALA DINNER

18:00 GALA DINNER

Closing remarks: His Majesty, King Letsie III of Lesotho, Chancellor of the National University of Lesotho



Friday, 26 January 2018

8:00 NULISTICE EXPO AND INNOVATION MARKET

All day (free entry for NULISTICE and RERIS participants)


9:00

FIELD TRIP TO THE OUTSKIRTS OF MASERU
For international participants (registration required)
Pick-up from hotels at 8.00am

The Daytrip will be a one-day short trip around the outskirts of Maseru meant to give the international visitors a feel of this tiny Mountain Kingdom. Visitors will first go to the National University of Lesotho, situated some 30 km South East of Maseru. Then they will move to Metolong dam, not only to see the dam but enjoy the scenery of Lesotho’s foothills. On the way back, they will stop at Thaba Bosiu Cultural Village, to enjoy a braai and then come back to Maseru.


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