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Past Workshops on Aluminum/Air Batteries (Fall 2016/Spring 2017):

Participating Universities
  • Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
  • Islamic University in Uganda, Mbale, Uganda
  • Kyambogo University, Uganda
  • Gulu University, Uganda
  • ​Busitema University, Uganda
  • Mekelle University, Ethiopia

Past Workshops on Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells (Fall 2016/Spring 2017):

Date:  TBD
Location:  Kyambogo University, Uganda
Workshop Leader:  Joseph Kawuki
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Date:  TBD
Location:  Nelson Mandela - African Institute of Science & Technology, Tanzania
Workshop Leader
:  Revocatus Machunda
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Date:  TBD
Location:  University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Workshop Leader
:  Nuru Mlyuka
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​Past Workshops

"ALUMINUM/AIR BATTERIES: Electricity from the Air"

Date:  April 23, 2016
Location: Mbarara University of Science & Technology, Uganda

Workshop Leader:  Beth Parks

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page and on our blog post here!
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About the Workshop:  Metal/air batteries harness the huge energy densities associated with the oxidation of a metal by oxygen in the air.  Aluminum/air batteries are particularly attractive because they use non-toxic and abundant materials and have a large energy density, 3-electron redox reaction.  In this workshop, students will build their own aluminum/air batteries, learn about electrochemical energy conversion and electrocatalysis, use their batteries to power different color LEDs, and learn about solid state lighting.

Thank You:  These workshops were possible due to the MRS Foundation Grassroots Grant Award, the University of Texas at Austin, Makerere University, and NC State University. 

"Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells:  Current Status and Future Prospects"

Date:  October 31, November 1, and November 7, 2014
Location: Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda

Workshop Leader:  John Paul Eneku
Research Web Seminar:  Nella Vargas-Barbosa (Penn State)

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Date:  March 6, 2015
Location:  Islamic University in Uganda
Workshop Leader:  Rashidah Akoba

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Date:  March 9, 2015
Location:  Busitema University, Uganda
Workshop Leader
:  Bosco Oruru

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Date:  March 12, 2015
Location:  Gulu University, Uganda
Workshop Leader
:  Festo Kiragga


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Date:  March 17, 2015
Location:  Mbarara University of Science & Technology, Uganda
Workshop Leader:  David Okot



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Date:  April 27, 2016
Location:  Mekele University, Ethiopia
Workshop Leader
:  Alula Gebresas


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Date:  April 27, 2016
Location:  Mekele University, Ethiopia
Workshop Leader
:  Tadele Hunde

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About the Workshop:  First invented in 1988, dye-sensitized solar cells are  a type of low-cost solar cell that aims to bypass the use of more expensive silicon used in traditional cells.  In this experiment, students will assemble and test dye-sensitized solar cells, as well as experiment with various natural dyes from their local areas.  Following the hands-on experiment, a research seminar will be given on the current status and future prospects of solar cells.  
 
Thank You:  These workshops were possible due to the MRS Foundation Grassroots Grant Award, University of California, Los Angeles/California NanoSystems Institute, the University of Texas at Austin and Makerere University. 

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