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Prof Cristina Trois and Dr Chantelle van Staden Lead Global Research to Support SA’s Power Grid

Two of Stellenbosch University’s leading energy experts, Prof Cristina Trois, Director of the Centre for Renewable and Sustainable Energy Studies (CRSES), and Dr Chantelle van Staden, Senior Lecturer in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, are helping shape the future of South Africa’s electricity system through an exciting new international research collaboration. CRSES Director: Prof Cristina Trois Senior Lecturer ...

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Dr Armand du Plessis Celebrated by Students for His Impact at Stellenbosch University

Dr Armand du Plessis, a lecturer at Stellenbosch University's Engineering Faculty and Short Courses Manager at the Centre for Renewable and Sustainable Energy Studies (CRSES), has been recognised by his students for the difference he makes in their academic lives. At the recent Recognition of Contributions Towards Academic Success (ROCTAS) Awards, hosted at the Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Study (STIAS), ...

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CRSES Hosts Hands-On Training in Quality Inspection of Solar Thermal Systems

CRSES wrapped up a successful three-day SOLTRAIN+ training workshop on the Quality Inspection of Solar Thermal Systems, which was held from 21 to 23 May 2025 at Stellenbosch University. The workshop was led by Senior Engineer at AEE INTEC (Austria), Rudi Moschik, and it brought together professionals from across the energy sector for an engaging, practical learning experience. The training ...

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Stellenbosch University’s CRSES Team Participates in Co-Designing Uganda’s Organic Waste Future

The Stellenbosch University's CRSES team participates in the second co-design workshop of the SOWU Project: A Sector Strategy for Organic Waste Management in Uganda, taking place from 26–30 May 2025. Hosted in Kampala, the five-day programme brings together experts and stakeholders to advance Uganda’s national strategy on organic waste, with a strong focus on integrated assessment modelling and community-led solutions. ...

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CRSES Hosts G20 ETWG Delegation at Stellenbosch University

The Centre for Renewable and Sustainable Energy Studies (CRSES) at Stellenbosch University had the honor of hosting the G20 Energy Transitions Working Group (ETWG) delegation as part of South Africa’s G20 Presidency on 30th April 2025. The visit formed a key part of the Second G20 ETWG Meeting and aimed to highlight South Africa’s leadership in clean energy research and ...

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South Africa Takes First Steps Toward a Green Hydrogen Future at Expert Exchange Workshop

National and International Experts at the Green Hydrogen Future at Expert Exchange Workshop The Centre for Renewable and Sustainable Energy Studies (CRSES) of Stellenbosch University with its Hydrogen Engineering Platform, in collaboration with Renewables Academy (RENAC) represented by Charlene Rossler, on behalf of GIZ within the H2.SA programme, hosted the first in-person workshop of the Expert Exchange Event ...

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University of Ibadan

Nureni Adedapo Adéwọlé

Dr A. Adewole is an Associate Professor in the Department of Wood Products Engineering, University of Ibadan, with almost two decades of professional practice as a Wood Products Engineer. The first registered Wood Products Engineer in Nigeria, active member of the Nigeria Society of Engineers, a Fellow of the Forestry Association of Nigeria and member of many professional bodies within and outside the country. He has supervised not less than 50 students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and, has helped many of his students to develop small scale wood-based business models with nine of such firms among the top fliers in Nigerian wood sector. He served as Faculty Sub-Dean (Undergraduate) 2011 to 2015, currently serving as University of Ibadan Senate member and the current Head of the Department of Wood Products Engineering, Faculty of Technology, University of Ibadan. He has well over 40 publications to his credit. He has special interest in Wood and Bamboo Properties, Processing and Utilization; Furniture Design, Manufacturing and Ergonomic Studies; Biomass Energy Studies

University of Ghana

Benjamin Agyei-Tuffour

Dr Benjamin Agyei-Tuffour is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Ghana. His research area includes Composite and Nanocomposite Materials Development for Sustainable Energy (Silicon, Organic and Perovskite Solar Cells, Batteries, Capacitors/Supercapacitors), Environment (Water and Waste Engineering) and Construction (Building, Structural and Industrial).

Addis Ababa University

Abubeker Yimam

Dr. Abubeker Yimam is an Associate Professor at School of Chemical and Bio Engineering, Addis Ababa University. He holds PhD in Chemical Engineering from Stellenbosch University, South Africa. He also did a Postdoctoral study (from 2010-2012) at the same University. He worked as a local consultant for the Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB) and Exergia S.A. He was also a visiting professor at University of Toulouse, France,  teaching Biorefinery design.  His research area include biofuel, biorefiery and sustainable aviation fuel.

Newayemedhin A. Tegegne

Dr Neway is an Associate Professor of Physics at Addis Ababa University. She completed her PhD at Stellenbosch University in 2018, employing cutting-edge femto-second transient absorption spectroscopy to ascertain the charge transfer dynamics of organic solar cells. Her research interest includes fabrication and characterization of solar cells made from inexpensive materials.

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