In its new strategic plan, ICTP announced new research areas it will pursue in fields related to existing ones which could have significant interdisciplinary research potential, especially in their possible impact on developing countries. Those fields are:
Energy is a topic of key importance for developing countries, which have special needs for energy use and production. This new ICTP research area will concentrate on different sources of energy (with a focus on renewable energy) and their impact in the developing world. The area complements current activities of the Earth System Physics and Condensed Matter Physics sections, in particular the latter section's computational modelling of different materials relevant for energy conversion and storage. The hope is that such research could be implemented in collaboration with other local and national institutions.
The systematic study of algorithmic processes that create, describe, and transform information and its applications in computing systems is an ever-growing field that somehow now mirrors the role that theoretical physics used to play years ago when ICTP was founded. It has direct impact on society as a whole, and can be implemented in developing countries through improved access to computers via the internet. It is directly related to development and has important financial implications. This activity could be considered as a natural extension of the mathematics group to more applied areas. Expanding the scope of this new group to include quantum computing could also link with current research interests at ICTP and the University of Trieste.
A local cluster of computers would provide a world-class facility for the Centre's scientists and visitors. This will be needed for independent computational resources at ICTP for the existing groups (mostly Condensed Matter and Earth System Physics) and for the proposed new sections mentioned above.
Europe/Rome
2018-10-15 08:00:00
2018-10-19 22:00:00
Ethiopian Regional Workshop on Solar Energy and Energy Storage Technologies: Materials, System Design, and Applications | (smr 3149)
Director: Teketel YOHANNES, AASTU, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
ICTP Contacts: Ralph GEBAUER & Nicola SERIANI, ICTP, Trieste, Italy
The Workshop addresses students and researchers working in the field of solar energy and energy storage. The event will focus on fundamental and applied research on functional materials, on devices and on their application.
To cope with increasing global energy demand, solar energy is one of the best alternatives. The feasibility of solar energy technology in Africa, where the sun is available throughout the year, is not questionable. This huge energy can be used as photo-thermal and in photovoltaic forms. For efficient conversion of solar energy it is very important to have a clear understanding of the photo-physical and opto-electrical properties of materials. In parallel with the development of photovoltaic devices, due attention has to be given to the storage of electrical energy in easily portable chemical energy forms and/or in an electrical field. Since solar energy is collected only in the day time, it is also wise to develop alternative technologies such as storage for renewable energy forms.
Please note that funds from the Joint Undertaking for an African Materials Institute (JUAMI) are also available for US students.
TOPICS:
Current photovoltaic systems, new technologies;
Promise of nanostructures and technology in this field;
Wind and geothermal energy: potential and installations in Ethiopia;
Energy storage: fuel cells, batteries and supercapacitors;
Importance of materials science, experimental and computational approach;
Renewable energy potentials in the region.
WORKSHOP SPEAKERS:
Michael ARMAND, Minano, Spain
Vladimir DYAKONOV, Wuerzburg, Germany
Gebrekldan G. ESHETU, Aachen, Germany
Sosina M. HAILE, Northwestern, U.S.A.
Harold HOPPE, Jena, Germany
Kenneth I. OZOEMENA, Johannesburg, South Africa
Markus C. SCHARBER, Linz, Austria
Veronika WITTMANN, Linz, Austria
Addis Ababa - Ethiopia
ICTP
pio@ictp.it
15 Oct 2018
- 19 Oct 2018
» Ethiopian Regional Workshop on Solar Energy and Energy Storage Technologies: Materials, System Design, and Applications | (smr 3149)
Europe/Rome
2018-10-27 08:00:00
2018-10-28 21:00:00
Second Regional Maker Expo of Open Technologies and Inclusive Development | (smr 3192)
The Second Regional Maker Expo of Open Technologies and Inclusive Development will take place on 27 and 28 October 2018 in Guatemala, at Centro Cultural Miguel Angel Asturias. This public event, originated by the ICTP Science Dissemination Unit (SDU), aims at bringing together science, technology and the community of resourceful and creative people for the benefit of all. Maker Expos indeed bring together design, engineering, creativity and enthusiasm to showcase projects at the intersection of science, art and technology.
This event focuses on open source, open hardware, citizen science, do-it-yourself solutions and innovative approaches to local problems empowered by collaboration through the Internet.
GOALS
Besides bringing science and technology closer to the public, this Maker Expo aims to be a platform where designers, engineers, inventors (or "Makers") meet in a single place to exchange ideas and resources, make contacts, meet proactive people to form working groups and collaborations.
TOPICS
Science Projects
Prototyping Technologies
3D Printers
Robotics, RC Toys, Drones
DIY Automation and IoT
Sound Utensiles/Instruments
Low Cost Microcopmputers
Modular Architecture
Recycling Electronics
ACTIVITIES
Mathematical Games
Fun Electronics
Interactive Art Projects
Arts and Crafts
Workshopos
Programming
Tinkering/Hacking
Etc...
PARTICIPATION
Scientists and Makers from all countries that are members of the United Nations, UNESCO or IAEA, may attend the event, however, since this is a regional activity, priority will be given to those coming from Guatemala and neighbouring countries. As a rule, travel and subsistence expenses of the participants should be borne by their home institution. The event is free of charge for participants and visitors.
For further information (in Spanish) regarding the event please visit http://www.ecfm.usac.edu.gt/makerexpo
or contact
makerexpoecfm@ecfm.usac.edu.gt
Guatemala City - Guatemala
ICTP
pio@ictp.it
27 Oct 2018
- 28 Oct 2018
» Second Regional Maker Expo of Open Technologies and Inclusive Development | (smr 3192)
Europe/Rome
2019-04-08 08:00:00
2019-04-12 22:00:00
2nd East-African Workshop on the Internet of Things | (smr 3279)
Kigali - Rwanda
ICTP
pio@ictp.it
8 Apr 2019
- 12 Apr 2019
» 2nd East-African Workshop on the Internet of Things | (smr 3279)
Europe/Rome
2019-05-30 08:00:00
2019-06-05 22:00:00
ICTP Caribbean School on Materials for Clean Energy | (smr 3297)
Cartagena - Colombia
ICTP
pio@ictp.it
30 May 2019
- 5 Jun 2019
» ICTP Caribbean School on Materials for Clean Energy | (smr 3297)
