Alain Kadar’s Experience at AASTU as a CERA Fellow
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…
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DoD Workshop on Geoparticle Systems
In December of 2024, COMPASS worked with US Army and Department of Defense to produce a workshop to address key research needs in the area of geoparticle-based engineering. We assembled this research to pursue three goals: Define the PROBLEM:[1] Define Soil Composition with a common, functional scientific language to facilitate collaboration between disciplines and practices.[2]…
Professor Martin Thuo named National Academy of Inventors Fellow
Martin Thuo has been named a National Academy of Inventors Fellow, the highest professional distinction awarded solely to academic inventors. The NAI announced in December the election of 170 exceptional inventors from 135 research universities, and governmental and non-profit research institutions worldwide into the 2024 Class of Fellows. Fellows will be inducted at the NAI 14th Annual Meeting in…
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Dr. Yonas Gizaw was invited to give a public lecture at Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) Science and Technology University (AASTU)
Dr Yonas Gizaw (left), a member of the CERA Advisory Board, was invited to give a public lecture at Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) Science and Technology University (AASTU) on October 9, 2024. Dr. Gizaw gave a very interesting lecture on “Beyond Academic Excellence: Academicians as Innovators”. His talk was very inspiring as he emphasized on how Universities…
Collaborations between African and non‐African institutions enhance materials research
Sharing materials samples across continents, for example, can encounter technical and logistical barriers. Often, African researchers do not have access to advanced characterization equipment and instruments. See the article below! Collaboration-CERADownload
The 12th International Conference of the African Materials Research Society (AMRS2024) will be held in Kigali, Rwanda 16-19 December 2024!
The 12th International Conference of the African Materials Research Society (AMRS2024) will be held in Kigali, Rwanda 16-19 December 2024. The Kigali AMRS2024 will draw participants from around the world, with an anticipated attendance of 500 people. At its heart, the AMRS series of conferences allows the scientific and research communities to build knowledge, foster…
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