Participants list
group photo of participants by Kate Meredith
| Participant list: Updated 26-01-2020 | ||
| Name | Affiliation and Country | Field of science or discipline |
| Alberto J Tsamba | Universidade Eduardo Mondlane/ISC-ROA, Mozambique | Energy and Environment |
| Alemiye Mamo Yacob | Ethiopian Space Science and Technology Institute(ESSTI), Ethiopia | Astronomy |
| ALLALI Abdelkader | Moroccan Association for Health and Environment , Morocco | Social science and climate change |
| Andoniaina Rajaonarivelo | Ecole Normale Supérieure of Antananarivo, Madagascar | Educational science, astronomy |
| Andriantsilavo Razafimanantsoa | University of Cape Town, South Africa | Biology |
| Anelda Van der Walt | Talarify, South Africa | eResearch (Formally trained in Bioinformatics, now working across disciplines) |
| Anton Binneman | NRF|SARAO SKA, South Africa | Socio Scientific linked to Astronomy |
| Areg Mickaelian | Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory (BAO), Armenia | Astronomy |
| Atanda Raji | Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Cape Town, South Africa | Electrical engineering |
| Attie de Lange | South African Centre for Digital Language Resources, South Africa | Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Bella Roman Bayu | EngenderHealth Inc, Ethiopia | Social science |
| Bongani Mahlalela | ISC ROA, South Africa | |
| Brian Masara | South African Institute of Physics, South Africa | Physics |
| Carolina Odman | Inter-University Institute for Data Intensive Astronomy, University of the Western Cape, South Africa | Astronomy for Development and Outreach |
| Charles Takalana | Department of Science and Innovation, South Africa | Astronomy |
| Cherryl Walker | Stellenbosch University, South Africa | Social Science |
| Cindy Jansen | Independent Consultant , South Africa | NPO |
| Claire Davis-Reddy | SAEON, South Africa | Environmental Science |
| Cláudio Paulo | Universidade Eduardo Mondlane, Mozambique | Astronomy |
| Dafon Aimé SEGLA | Université d’Abomey-Calavi Benin Republic, Benin Republic | Logic, Epistemology, History of Science and Technologies |
| Daniel Nyanganyura | ISC ROA, South Africa | Atmospheric Physics |
| Daniel Cunnama | SAAO, South Africa | Astronomy |
| Daniel Manama Mokhohlane | Department of Science and Innovation, South Africa | BSc Engineering and Environmental Geology (Honours), MSc Project Management and PhD on Impact on Mega Astronomy Projects on Development |
| Daniela Lazzaro | Observatorio Nacional – Brazil & IAU-EC, Brazil | Solar System bodies astrophysical observation and dynamics |
| Darlington Peter Onojaefe | Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa | Marketing Management |
| David Aikema | IDIA / UCT, South Africa | Computer Science |
| David Tinarwo | University of Venda, South Africa | Physics |
| Daya Reddy | International Science Council/University of Cape Town, South Africa | Science policy, mathematics |
| Deb Kaelbli | GLAS Education, USA | Astronomy |
| Diana Uys | SAEON, South Africa | NPO |
| EFFIOM ANTIA | UNIVERSITY OF CALABAR, NIGERIA | OCEANOGRAPHY |
| Evans Nyakeri | Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology, Kenya | Applied Entomology, food Security |
| Ewine van Dishoeck | IAU / Leiden Observatory, Netherlands | Astronomy, chemistry |
| Felix Emeka Anyiam | Centre for Health and Development, University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Nigeria | Public Health, Biostatistics and Data Science |
| Fhumulani Nemulodi | iThemba LABS, South Africa – Western Cape | Physics |
| George Miley | Leiden University, Netherlands | Astronomy |
| Germán Chaparro | Universidad ECCI, Colombia | Astronomy |
| Glenda Coetzer | South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO), South Africa | Information Science |
| Gor Mikayelyan | Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory, Armenia | Astronomy |
| Grace Bridgman | Stellenbosch University, South Africa | Economics (specifically development economics with a focus on Education and Health) |
| Gustavo Rojas | NUCLIO, Portugal | Astronomy |
| Izumi Hansen | IAU Office for Astronomy Outreach, Japan | Astronomy Communication, Education and Outreach |
| Jackelin Maria Posada Ramos | Universidad del Valle , Colombia | Economics |
| Jaisubash Jayakumar | University of Cape Town, South Africa | Health Sciences/Immunology/Medical Education |
| Jamal Mimouni | University of Constantine1, Algeria | Physics |
| Jeremiah Pietersen | University of Cape Town, South Africa | Library and Information Science |
| Jonathan Shock | UCT, South Africa | Theoretical physics, neuroscience, computer science |
| Joshua Kalognia | Council for Scientific and Industrial Research , Ghana | Physics/Radiation health physics /Radio Astronomy |
| Josiah Chavula | University of Cape Town, South Africa | Computer Science |
| Joyce Khunou | SAASTA, South Africa – Gauteng | Social Science |
| Julienne Nguefack | University of Yaoundé 1, Cameroon | Biochemistry |
| Kate Meredith | GLAS Education (Geneva Lake Astrophysics and STEAM), USA | Astonomy, Environmental Science |
| Kifle Woldearegay Woldemariam | Mekelle University, Ethiopia | Engineering Geology |
| Kylah Forbes-Biggs | GenderJustice, Health and Human Development, Durban University of Technology (DUT), South Africa | Disaster Risk Management |
| Leon Orotta | Humanity Road, Tanzania | Remote Sensing with GIS |
| Lina Canas | IAU Office for Astronomy Outreach, Japan | Astronomy Communication, Outreach and Education |
| Lucia Marchetti | University of Cape Town/University of the Western Cape, South Africa | Astronomy |
| Makhanana Nkhwashu | NRF l SAASTA, South Africa | Science engagement |
| Margherita Molaro | University of the Western Cape , South Africa | Astrophysics/Cosmology |
| Marius Belmondo Tincho | University of Cape Town, South Africa | Immunology and Biotechnology |
| Memory Zodwa Radasi | Human Science Research Council, South Africa | Social Science |
| Mfundo Mandla Masuku | University of Mpumalanga, South Africa ( Eshowe) | Humanities and Social sciences |
| Michelle Willebrands | Leiden University, Netherlands | Astronomy for development |
| Miriam M. Nyamai | University of Cape Town, South Africa | Astronomy |
| Mitulo Silengo | Disaster Management Training Centre, Zambia | Disaster Management/Social Development |
| Nadeem Oozeer | SARAO, South Africa | Astronomy |
| Niruj Mohan Ramanujam | South African Radio Astronomy Observatory | Astronomy |
| Niyi Abiola Kushimo | Webb Fontaine, Nigeria | Science |
| Nomasomi Gasa | ISC ROA, South Africa | Biological Sciences |
| Olajide Olufemi AFOLABI | Federal University of Technology,Akure, Nigeria | Physics(small satellite development) |
| Olumuyiwa Adebayo | Africa Project Against Suicide, Nigeria | Computer Science and NGO |
| Onuche Ogu | National Space Research & Development Agency, Nigeria | Environmental Engineering |
| Onyeuwaoma Nnaemeka | National Space Research and Development Agency, Nigeria | Astronomy Education and Air Quality |
| Paras Loomba | Global Himalayan Expedition, India | Social Innovation |
| Pedro Russo | Leiden Observatory, Leiden University, the Netherlands, Netherlands | Astronomy & Society, Public Engagement and Science Policy |
| Philip Osano | Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI), Kenya | Environmental Policy |
| Prospery Simpemba | Copperbelt University, Zambia | physicist/astrophysicist |
| Ranpal Gill | AURA/Rubin Observatory, USA | Astronomy |
| REGINA FOLORUNSHO | NIGERIAN INSTITUTE FOR OCEANOGRAPHY AND MARINE RESEARCH, NIGERIA | CLIMATE |
| Renée C. Kraan-Korteweg | University of Cape Town, South Africa | Astronomy |
| Richard Lander Kwame GLOVER | International Science Council Regional Office for Africa (ISC ROA), South Africa | |
| Rodríguez Espinosa José Miguel | IAU Assistant General Secretary, Spain | Astronomy |
| Rosa Doran | NUCLIO, Portugal | Science Education, Black Holes |
| Sarah Blyth | University of Cape Town, South Africa | Astronomy |
| SIE KAM | UNIVERSITE JOSEPH KI ZERBO, BURKINA FASO | PHYSICS-ASTROPHYSIQUE |
| Sonal Asgotraa | Global Himalayan Expedition, India | Social Innovation |
| Stanley Maphosa | Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), South Africa | Social Science |
| Sulisa Chariyalertsak | National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (NARIT), Thailand | Humanities |
| Sumir Panji | UCT Computational Biology Division / H3ABioNet, South Africa | Bioinformatics |
| Sunita Facknath | University of Mauritius, Mauritius | Agriculture and Life Sciences |
| Takalani Nemaungani | Department of Science and Innovation, South Africa | Astronomy, Engineering and Religion |
| Takwanisa Machemedze | University of Cape Town, South Africa | Social Science |
| Tanya Graham | The University of Manchester, United Kingdom | Head of Policy@Manchester |
| Thando Mtshizana | UCT, South Africa | Agro-Engineering |
| Thelma Oppelt | HSRC, South Africa | Social Science |
| Thimothy Thamae | National University of Lesotho, Lesotho | Chemical Engineering |
| Thokozani Simelane | Human Sciences Research Council, South Africa | Industrial Engineering |
| Tim Spuck | Associated Universities Inc., USA | Astronomy/STEM |
| Umesh Bawa | University of the Western Cape, South Africa | Psychology |
| Vukosi Marivate | University of Pretoria, South Africa | Computer Science – Data Science |
| Zara Randriamanakoto | SAAO and Malagasy Astronomy & Space Science, South Africa | Astronomy |