COMPASS PhD student Alain Kadar, who conducts research in Prof. Kotov and Prof. Glotzer’s Lab, recently had the opportunity to travel to Ethiopia as a CERA Fellow. His time at AASTU (Addis Ababa Science and Technology University) was filled with impactful experiences, including attending two major conferences:
- AASTU’s Annual Conference
- Chemical Society of Ethiopia Annual Congress, where he also presented
In addition to participating in these events, Alain delivered a department seminar on collaborative research and StructuralGT (SGT) and is currently leading SGT training sessions at AASTU. As a lasting contribution to the research community there, he and his host, Dr. Anteneh Mersha, are organizing an SGT subgroup to facilitate continued learning and collaboration among new and experienced users.
Alain’s experience is a testament to the power of global academic partnerships and the reach of COMPASS’s research community. His work continues to foster collaboration, innovation, and knowledge-sharing on an international scale.
