Participants list

science for development workshop group photo Jan 2020group 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

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