Participants

Year

Section “Agrotechnologies”

Moderators

Elena Pakina

Elena Pakina

Russia

Director of the Department of Agricultural Biotechnology at the Institute of Agricultural Technology

Peoples' Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba

Experience: 33 years Doctor of Agricultural Sciences
Professional interests

Plant diseases, fungicides, biological preparations

Kezimana Parfait

Kezimana Parfait

Burundi

Associate Professor at the Department of Agricultural Biotechnology at the Institute of Agricultural Technology

Peoples' Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba

Experience: 7 years PhD, Candidate of Biological Sciences
Professional interests

Genetics and Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Biotechnology and Bionanotechnology, Omics Technologies

Speakers

Agyemang Robert

Agyemang Robert

Ghana

Master's Student

Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba

Experience: 2 years
Professional interests

Mechanization and research

Presentation title

The effect of different azoxystrobin doses on the growth and development of red and green lettuce

Amougou Michel Bertrand

Amougou Michel Bertrand

Cameroon

Diplomat

International Relations Institute of Cameroon (IRIC) of the Ministry of External Relations

Experience: 15 years Master’s Degree in International Cooperation, Humanitarian Affairs and Sustainable Development
Professional interests

Development of International, Development of academic Cooperation, Mutual benefits in the domaine of Humanitarian Action, Sustainable Development

Okbagabir Shimendi Gde

Okbagabir Shimendi Gde

Eritrea

PhD student

Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba

Experience: 17 years MSc
Professional interests

Research and Teaching

Presentation title

Predicting the Combined Effects of Nitrogen and Varieties on Spring Wheat Productivity Using DSSAT Crop Simulation model

Yeboah Knight Anokwah

Yeboah Knight Anokwah

Ghana

Master's Student

Obninsk Institute for Nuclear Power Engineering of the National Research Nuclear University MEPhI

Experience: 4 years
Professional interests

Nuclear Safety, Security and Safeguards

Presentation title

Effect Of Electron Beam Irradiation on Amaranth Flour: Geant4 – Assisted Assessment and Preliminary Comparison with GOST R 71907 – 2024

Botah Matilda

Botah Matilda

Ghana

Master's Student

Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba

Experience: 4 years
Professional interests

Fruit Harvesters

Presentation title

Economic Evaluation of Miniaturized and Modular Harvesting System

Ayitey Bless Kodzo

Ayitey Bless Kodzo

Ghana

Master's Student

Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba

Professional interests

General Agriculture including Animal Husbandry

Presentation title

Utilization of Microbial Agents as Biological Control in Agricultural Ecosystems

Gyamfi Charles Yaw

Gyamfi Charles Yaw

Ghana

Student

Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba

Experience: 4 years
Professional interests

Mechanization & Irrigation

Presentation title

Hydroponic System for Lettuce Production in a Greenhouse

Bediako Andrews

Bediako Andrews

Ghana

Master's Student

Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba

Experience: 1 year Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education
Professional interests

Agronomy and Teaching

Presentation title

Comparative Effects of Biochar and NPK on The Growth, Yield and nutrient Use Efficiency in Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Under Greenhouse Conditions

Agordo Adelaide Dorothy Esenam

Agordo Adelaide Dorothy Esenam

Ghana

Master's Student

Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba

Professional interests

Nanotechnology, Plant protection, Pest and disease management

Presentation title

Phytotoxicity of Mentha-Synthesized Silver Nanoparticles on Wheat (Triticum aestivum) Seed Germination

Konyannik Benjamin Yennuna

Konyannik Benjamin Yennuna

Ghana

Master's Student

Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba

Professional interests

Nanotechnology, plant protection, Biomass-to-energy

Presentation title

Phytotoxicity of Mentha-Synthesized Silver Nanoparticles on Wheat (Triticum aestivum) Seed Germination

Sera Jacob Mogwasi

Sera Jacob Mogwasi

South Africa

Student Researcher

Central University of Technology

Bachelor of Science in Engineering
Professional interests

Research

Presentation title

Artificial Intelligence Based Predictive Maintenance Modelling for Thermal Prone 11 kV Transformer Components in South Africa

Antwi Edmond Owusu

Antwi Edmond Owusu

Ghana

Master's Student

Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba

Experience: 4 years
Professional interests

Mechanization & Irrigation

Presentation title

SAFE Alternate Wetting and Drying for Rice Production in Southern Russia: A Comparative Review

Norku Benbjamin

Norku Benbjamin

Ghana

Master's Student

Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba

Experience: 2 years
Professional interests

Plant Pathology

Presentation title

Fungal Diseases of Potato Tubers in Benin

Section “Ecology”

Moderators

Anna Dodonova

Anna Dodonova

Russia

Associate professor at UNESCO Department of Green Chemistry for Sustainable Development of the Institute of Chemistry and Sustainable Development

Mendeleev University of Chemical Technology of Russia

Experience: 31 years PhD in Chemical Science
Professional interests

Education for sustainable development; environmental education; environmental protection; environmental education for chemical students

Anna Popkova

Anna Popkova

Russia

Deputy Director for International Affairs of Institute of Environmental Engineering

Peoples' Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba

Experience: 8 years PhD in Environmental Science
Professional interests

Environmental Biotechnologies, Circular Economy, Waste Management, Enterprise Sustainable Development

Speakers

Jima Rishad Kuchoro

Togo

Master's Student

Yuri Gagarin State Technical University of Saratov

Presentation title

Environmental problems in the Republic of Togo

Abde Rrachid Rezaiguia

Abde Rrachid Rezaiguia

Algeria

Postgraduate student

Penza State Technological University

Experience: 2 years
Professional interests

Soil bioremediation, oil-contaminated soil restoration, environmental quality control, sustainable land management, pollution treatment technologies.

Presentation title

Rehabilitation of oil-contaminated soils: problems in Russia and Algeria

Okeke Solomon Ekene

Okeke Solomon Ekene

Nigeria

Younger Scientific Employee

Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba

Experience: 8 years
Professional interests

Nature Management, Sustainable Development, Natural Resource Exploration

Presentation title

Addressing Socio‑Energy Drivers of Carbon Emissions in the Housing Sector

Benon Bataringaya

Benon Bataringaya

Rwanda

Master's Student

Professional interests

Study of Radionuclides and Physicochemical Properties of Soils Around the Karpov Research Institute of Physical Chemistry in 2024м

Felix Safo Danquah

Felix Safo Danquah

Ghana

Process Engineer

Jospong Group of Companies

Professional interests

Sustainable wastewater decarbonisation pathways

Presentation title

Nuclear Energy as a Decarbonisation Pathway in Wastewater Treatment Plants: Case Study of Kumasi, Republic of Ghana

Nwobi Nelson Onyebuchi

Nwobi Nelson Onyebuchi

Nigeria

PhD student

Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba

Professional interests

Researching land degradation dynamics, with a focus on gully erosion modeling and sustainable landscape management strategies

Presentation title

Land Degradation as a Driver of Radionuclide Mobilization in Surface and Subsurface Hydrological Systems: Implications for Sustainable Water Resource Management in Sub-Saharan Africa

Vivian Charlene-Traveiyan Ncube

Vivian Charlene-Traveiyan Ncube

Zimbabwe

Master's Student

Obninsk Institute for Nuclear Power Engineering of the National Research Nuclear University MEPhI

Professional interests

Radioecology, ecotoxicology, dosimetry

Presentation title

Assessing Fruticicola fruticum as a Candidate Reference Animal and Plant for Beta Radiation Exposure: Mortality Dynamics and LD50 Estimation

Rukeratabaro Alex

Rukeratabaro Alex

Rwanda

Master's Student

Obninsk Institute for Nuclear Power Engineering of the National Research Nuclear University MEPhI

Professional interests

Radiation safety

Presentation title

The study of radioactive contamination and physicochemical properties of water bodies around the Karpov Research Institute of Physical Chemistry

Ohougnon Sodjinin

Ohougnon Sodjinin

Togo

Master's Student

Yuri Gagarin State Technical University of Saratov

Professional interests

Evolution of environmental impact

Presentation title

Sustainable Development in Togo

Anna Ivanova

Anna Ivanova

Russia

Master's Student

Mendeleev University of Chemical Technology of Russia

Experience: 1 year
Professional interests

Sustainable Development, ESG, Teaching and training in the chemical industry, Economics, management

Presentation title

Competencies of ESG education as a catalyst for the sustainable development of energy-intensive industries

Maxim Tolstov

Maxim Tolstov

Russia

PhD Student

Mendeleev University of Chemical Technology of Russia

Professional interests

Green chemistry software

Presentation title

Development of a digital tool for assessing and comparing environmental performance of chemical synthesis

Aleksandr Kharitonov

Aleksandr Kharitonov

Russia

Department Assistant

Mendeleev University of Chemical Technology of Russia

Experience: 3 years
Professional interests

Ecology, Sustainable Development, Hydroponics, Soil cleaning, Phytoremediation

Presentation title

A hydroponic methodology for phytotolerance assessment and the «phytoremediator» software for bioremediation of contaminated lands

Ksenia Pishchaeva

Ksenia Pishchaeva

Russia

Department Assistant

Mendeleev University of Chemical Technology of Russia

Experience: 5 years
Presentation title

Utilization of plant biomass after phytoremediation

Section “Geology and mining”

Moderators

Dmitrii Kurenkov

Dmitrii Kurenkov

Russia

Associate Professor at Geology and Survey Department

National University of Science and Technology «MISIS»

Experience: 11 years PhD in Technical Sciences
Professional interests

Mining Geology; Engineering Geology; Modeling of Mineral Deposits; Ferrous Metallurgy

Sergey Petrov

Sergey Petrov

Russia

Associate Professor

Saint Petersburg State University

Experience: 41 years Candidate of Geological and Mineralogical Sciences
Professional interests

Applied geology, economic geology, technological mineralogy

Speakers

Luis Puto

Luis Puto

Angola

PhD Student

National University of Science and Technology «MISIS»

Experience: 1 year
Professional interests

Mining, Enrichment and processing of minerals and man-made raw materials

Presentation title

Justification of Technological and Project Solutions for Diamond Ore Processing

Francisco Tekadiomona

Francisco Tekadiomona

Angola

PhD Student

National University of Science and Technology «MISIS»

Experience: 2 years
Professional interests

Geomechanics, Geophysics, Mining Geology

Presentation title

Resonance Method for Determining the Temperature Dependences of the Coefficient of Mechanical Losses in Rocks

Abdoulaye Coulibaly

Abdoulaye Coulibaly

Mali

Master's Student

Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba

Bachelor’s in Geology
Professional interests

Economic geology, Mineral exploration, Ore deposit modeling, Geostatistics, Sustainable resources management

Presentation title

Comparative remote sensing and GIS study of uranium deposits: Case studies from the Falea Deposit (Taoudeni Basin, Mali) and the Mkuju River Basin (Tanzania)

Bouzibat Souheib

Bouzibat Souheib

Algeria

PhD Student

Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba

Master’s Degree in Mining Geology
Professional interests

Uranium exploration; remote sensing and GIS; structural geology; carbonate reservoirs; petroleum systems; sandstone-hosted mineral deposits

Presentation title

Integrated Remote Sensing and Mineralogical Characterization of Uranium Occurrences in the Namayeni Area, Mkuju River, Tanzania

N’Diaye Abdoulaye Zakiou

N’Diaye Abdoulaye Zakiou

Mali

Master's Student

Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba

BSc
Professional interests

Mineral exploration, Remote sensing and GIS applications in geology, Lithium and uranium deposit characterization, Mining geology, African mineral resources development

Presentation title

Application of Remote Sensing for Lithium Exploration: A Case Study of the Goulamina Deposit (Mali)

Oluwafemi Adesina

Oluwafemi Adesina

Nigeria

Master's Student

National University of Science and Technology «MISIS»

Experience: 5 years
Professional interests

Mining, Petroleum Geosciences, Geoscience Education

Presentation title

Nuclear Education and Geoscience Integration for Sustainable Mining Development in Africa: Insights from Russia–Africa Collaboration

Jusmine Emanuel Makarangа

Jusmine Emanuel Makarangа

Tanzania

PhD Student

Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba

Professional interests

Mining, exploration of solid minerals

Presentation title

Enviromentally conscious uranium mining: modern isl practices and site restoration

Kirill Pigolkin

Kirill Pigolkin

Russia

Student

National University of Science and Technology «MISIS»

Experience: 2 years
Professional interests

Resource Geology, Geological Modeling, Deep Sea Mining

Presentation title

Measurement While Drilling: a Description of Technology, Data Analysis Methodology, and Prospects for Improving Operational Exploration Results in the Mining Industry

Egor Kamnev

Egor Kamnev

Russia

Analyst

Areal Group

Experience: 1 year
Professional interests

Mining Geology, Commodity Futures

Presentation title

Conducting a Geostatistical Analysis of the Distribution of Chemical Elements for the Correct Interpretation of Anomalies

Gerasimov Stanislav Andreevich

Gerasimov Stanislav Andreevich

Russia

Specialist

National University of Science and Technology «MISIS»

Experience: 2 years
Professional interests

Geometallurgy, Mining Geology

Presentation title

Development of a Geometallurgical Model of a Porphyry Copper Deposit

Section “Graduates’ contribution to the development of the region”

Moderators

Larisa Efremova

Larisa Efremova

Russia

Director of the Center for Initiative Projects and Intersectoral Partnership, Chairman of the International Coordination Council «INKORVUZ – XXI»

Peoples' Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba

Experience: 40 years PhD in Philosophy
Professional interests

International educational policy in the field of higher education

Anicet Gabriel Kotchofa

Anicet Gabriel Kotchofa

Benin

General Director

INCORVUS XXI

Experience: 30 years PhD in Geological and Mineralogical Sciences
Professional interests

Diplomat, Oil & Gas research and prospecting, Community work

Presentation title

The role of graduates in promoting nuclear education abroad

Speakers

Kofi Afriyie Santuoh

Kofi Afriyie Santuoh

Ghana

PhD Student

Tomsk Polytechnic University

Experience: 11 years
Professional interests

Nanoparticles, Material Science, Thermal Fluids

Presentation title

Human resources for expanding the use of nuclear energy in Africa, with a focus on Ghana

Jusmine Emanuel Makarangа

Jusmine Emanuel Makarangа

Tanzania

PhD Student

Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba

Professional interests

Mining, exploration of solid minerals

Presentation title

Russian education for the development of Africa

Sherif Hassan Mohamed Ged

Sherif Hassan Mohamed Ged

Egypt

Chairman

Egyptian Association for Graduates at Russian & Soviet Universities and Institutes

Experience: 37 years Master’s Degree in Journalism
Professional interests

Cultural exchange, development of cultural and educational relations between Egypt and Russia

Presentation title

Prospects for the establishment and development of the Russian Industrial Zone in Egypt. Its role in advancing Russia-Africa relations. Public diplomacy – Russian Houses in Africa

Moussa Tamboura

Moussa Tamboura

Mali

Deputy Director of Private Education

General Directorate of Higher Education and Scientific Research

Experience: 25 years PhD
Professional interests

Materials science and engineering, Macromolecules, Numerical Analysis Methods Applied to Physical Sciences and Materials Science

Presentation title

From Human Capital to Political Capital: The Contribution of Elites Trained in Russia and the USSR to the Development of Mali

Artur Saitgaliev

Russia

Student

Russian State Social University

Presentation title

Russian Universities as a Forge of African Nuclear Elites

Vera Upirova

Vera Upirova

Russia

Project Manager for Education Development and International Cooperation

Rosatom State Corporation

Masamba Kah

Masamba Kah

Russia

Manager of Industrial and Educational Partnership Projects with African Countries

National University of Science and Technology «MISIS»

Experience: 23 years PhD
Professional interests

International education

Presentation title

Role of alumni in international industrial-educational partnership development

Section “Nuclear Medicine”

Moderators

Konstantin Brazovskii

Konstantin Brazovskii

Russia

Professor for Research School of Chemistry and Applied Biomedical Technologies

National Research Tomsk Polytechnic University

Experience: 32 years PhD in Technical Science
Professional interests

Biomedical research; nuclear medicine; biostatistics

Anastasia Lokhonina

Anastasia Lokhonina

Russia

Associate Professor at the Department of Histology, Cytology and Embryology of Medical Institution

Peoples' Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba

Experience: 11 years PhD in Biology
Professional interests

Regenerative medicine

Speakers

Jalloh Mohamed Alpha

Jalloh Mohamed Alpha

Sierra Leone

Student

Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba

Professional interests

Ophthalmology, Nuclear Medicine, Oncology, Public Health and Scientific Research

Presentation title

Building Cancer Treatment Capacity in Sierra Leone Through Nuclear Medicine and Youth Skill Development: A Dual Pathway to Health and Economic Transformation

Nkouelikah Nkouelikah Didier junior

Cameroon

Master's Student

Tomsk Polytechnic University

Professional interests

Nuclear medicine (medical physics)

Presentation title

Influence of the technical and dosimetric properties of the primary collimator on the dosimetric characteristics of a mixed gamma neutron beam

Benneth Yaw Agyei

Benneth Yaw Agyei

Ghana

Master’s Student

Tomsk Polytechnic University, Center for Nuclear Physics

Experience: 2 years
Professional interests

3D medical phantom development; Hounsfield Unit-based material characterization; low-cost medical physics solutions for radiation oncology Medical Phantom

Presentation title

Creation of 3D Chest phantom of a specific patient

Joseph Amanfo Eghan

Joseph Amanfo Eghan

Ghana

Master's Student

Tomsk Polytechnic University, Center for Nuclear Physics

Experience: 2 years
Professional interests

3D printing in radiotherapy; fabrication of patient-specific collimator

Presentation title

Optimization of patient-specific electron beam for radiotherapy using a 3D-printed collimator

Saadatu Bello

Saadatu Bello

Nigeria

Master's Student

Tomsk Polytechnic University

Professional interests

Radioisotope production

Presentation title

Study of the temperature effect in the separation of terbium and gadolinium

Prisca Paul Maziku

Prisca Paul Maziku

Tanzania

Master's Student

Tomsk Polytechnic University

Professional interests

Nuclear science and technologies

Presentation title

Study of principles of chromatographic production of Scandium-47 for the needs of nuclear medicine

Almasi Moshi Magorwa

Almasi Moshi Magorwa

Tanzania

Master's Student

Tomsk Polytechnic University, Center for Nuclear Physics

Experience: 2 years
Professional interests

3D printing in radiotherapy; patient-specific bolus fabrication; Hounsfield Unit-based material characterization; low-cost medical physics solutions; additive manufacturing for radiation oncology

Presentation title

Development of a 3D-Printed Patient-Specific Plastic Bolus for Photon Beam Radiotherapy

Oparaugo Andrew Uchechukwu

Oparaugo Andrew Uchechukwu

Nigeria

Student

National Research Lobachevsky State University of Nizhny Novgorod

Bachelor of Science in Anatomy
Professional interests

Nuclear Medicine, Oncology and cancer research

Presentation title

The Future of Nuclear Medicine in Africa

Gloria Kokotova

Gloria Kokotova

Russia

Master's Student

Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba

Professional interests

Study of the effect of ionizing radiation on the human karyotype, study of the karyotype in the oncology of solid tumors and hemoblastoses, molecular cytogenetics in the oncology of solid tumors and hemoblastoses, cytogenetic dosimetry

Presentation title

Radiobiological and clinical advantages of proton therapy in modern cancer treatment

Aleksei Solovev

Aleksei Solovev

Russia

Head of Laboratory

A. Tsyb Medical Radiological Research Center

PhD
Presentation title

Current trends in computational-driven simulations for radiotherapy

Section “Nuclear reactors”

Moderators

Dmitry Samokhin

Dmitry Samokhin

Russia

Head of Nuclear Physics and Engineering Department

Obninsk Institute for Nuclear Power Engineering of the National Research Nuclear University MEPhI

Experience: 25 years PhD in Technical Sciences
Professional interests

Assessment of reliability of equipment facilities of nuclear technology; neutron-physical evaluation of nuclear power plants; program for calculation of nuclear systems; development of methods of calculation; advanced fuel cycles; information technology in the field of nuclear energy

Alexander Nakhabov

Alexander Nakhabov

Russia

Deputy head of Nuclear Physics and Engineering Department

Obninsk Institute for Nuclear Power Engineering of the National Research Nuclear University MEPhI

Experience: 24 years PhD (Candidate of Science in Engineering)
Professional interests

Methods and automated systems for non-destructive testing of nuclear power plants' (NPPs) materials, pipelines and equipment; Technical diagnostics systems for NPPs including algorithms of diagnosis, hardware and software; Methods and algorithms for data processing and analysis including artificial intelligence, machine learning and data mining methods

Vyacheslav Andreev

Vyacheslav Andreev

Russia

Head of the Department of Nuclear Reactors and Power Plants

Nizhny Novgorod State Technical University named after Alekseev

Experience: 40 years Doctor of Sciences in Technology
Professional interests

Systems analysis, management, information processing, probabilistic safety analysis of nuclear power plants

Speakers

Darlington Ndlela

Darlington Ndlela

Zimbabwe
Professional interests

Radiation safety and protection, Genetic Algorithms, Nuclear Component Reliability

Presentation title

Genetic Algorithm–Based Optimization of Weibull Reliability Models for Nuclear Power Plant Components: A Comparative and Statistical Validation Study

Niyogusenga Emile

Niyogusenga Emile

Burundi

Student

Obninsk Institute for Nuclear Power Engineering of the National Research Nuclear University MEPhI

Professional interests

Safety of General Equipment of Nuclear Power Plant

Presentation title

Approaches to Safety Analysis of General Equipment of NPP

Ragy Muhammed Nasr Hassanin Ismail

Ragy Muhammed Nasr Hassanin Ismail

Egypt

Assistant Lecturer, Department of Nuclear Power Plants

National Research University "MPEI"

Experience: 2 years Master’s degree
Professional interests

Nuclear industry

Presentation title

Improving the efficiency and technical safety of nuclear power plants

Demessie Meron Mazengia

Demessie Meron Mazengia

Ethiopia

Student

Obninsk Institute for Nuclear Power Engineering of the National Research Nuclear University MEPhI

Professional interests

Nuclear safety, Reactor physics, Thermal hydraulics, Radiation protection, nuclear power plant operation, Safety analysis of NPPs

Presentation title

Probabilistic Reliability Analysis of the PGV-1000MKP Steam Generator: Component Failure Rate Assessment for the VVER-1200 Reactor Unit

Dzikiti Lennox Rodreck

Dzikiti Lennox Rodreck

Zimbabwe

Master's Student

National Research Nuclear University MEPhI

Professional interests

Thermal-hydraulics and heat transfer in modern nuclear reactors; Core modelling and CFD methods and analysis; Safety and efficiency of nuclear power systems; Integration of nuclear technologies into hybrid energy systems

Presentation title

Modeling of Hydrodynamics and Heat Transfer in the Active Zone of a VVER-1200 Reactor

Tuyisenge Boniface

Tuyisenge Boniface

Rwanda

Master's Student

Peoples' Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba

Professional interests

Prospects for the Development of Electric Power Systems in African Countries

Presentation title

Nuclear Reactors

Nzamuye Gabriel

Nzamuye Gabriel

Rwanda

Master's Student

Obninsk Institute for Nuclear Power Engineering of the National Research Nuclear University MEPhI

Professional interests

Medical isotopes production

Presentation title

Simulation of direct and indirect lu-177 production routes in High Flux Isotope reactor (HFIR) using serpent 2 code

Messias de Jesus Augusto Campos

Messias de Jesus Augusto Campos

Angola

Assistant at Department of Power Engineering

Peoples' Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba

Experience: 3 years
Professional interests

Machine, Power Engineering, Energy, Physics, Mathematics and Philosophy

Presentation title

Thermonuclear Reactor as Energy of the Future: Analysis and Prospects

Nahimana Prosper

Nahimana Prosper

Burundi

Postgraduate student

Nizhny Novgorod State Technical University named after Alekseev

Master of Science in Nuclear Energy and Thermophysics
Professional interests

Fuel cycle optimization, in-core fuel management; information technology in the field of nuclear energy

Presentation title

Promising areas for the development of small-capacity nuclear power plants in developing countries

Frimpong Ivy Kwabea

Frimpong Ivy Kwabea

Ghana

Student

Ivanovo State Power Engineering University named after V.I. Lenin

Professional interests

Nuclear Energy

Presentation title

The Role of Research Reactors in African Nuclear Infrastructure Development

Mambwe Musupila Mathias

Mambwe Musupila Mathias

Zambia

PhD student

Nizhny Novgorod State Technical University named after Alekseev

MSc Nuclear Physics and Technology
Presentation title

Experimental performance investigation of an aluminum tube heat exchanger with internal heat transfer intensifiers

Edozie Gift Ijeoma

Edozie Gift Ijeoma

Nigeria

Student

National Research Lobachevsky State University of Nizhny Novgorod

Professional interests

History, diplomacy, developing and conducting applied research on global phenomena, youth engagement, youth advocacy

Presentation title

Perspectives and Threat of Nuclear Energy Cooperation between Russia and Nigeria

Valeriia Gurova

Valeriia Gurova

Russia

Master's Student

National Research Nuclear University MEPhI, Institut of international relations (IIR)

Experience: 2 years
Professional interests

Promotion of products of Front-End NFC, Nuclear Supply of SMRs of Russian and Foreign Design, Nuclear Supply for Research Reactors of Foreign Design, Closed Fuel Cycle / Sustainable Nuclear Fuel Cycle

Presentation title

Challenges and Prospects for the Development of the Nuclear Fuel Market for Small Modular Reactors

Section “Radiation safety”

Moderators

Alla Udalova

Alla Udalova

Russia

Professor at Department of Nuclear Physics and Technologies

Obninsk Institute for Nuclear Power Engineering - branch of National Research Nuclear University MEPhI

Experience: 34 years PhD in Biology
Professional interests

Radiation safety; radiobiology; radioecology; near field communication and the environment; nuclear technologies

Pavel Liubushkin

Pavel Liubushkin

Russia

Advisor to the Director for Industry Partnerships

Ural Federal University named after the first President of Russia B. N. Yeltsin

Experience: 5 years
Professional interests

Nuclear power plants, Russian and global energy systems, electricity generation, and management of higher education organizations

Speakers

Kofi Afriyie Santuoh

Kofi Afriyie Santuoh

Ghana

PhD Student

Tomsk Polytechnic University

Experience: 11 years
Professional interests

Nanoparticles, Material Science, Thermal Fluids

Presentation title

Synthesis and Phase Characterization of Cobalt Ferrite Nanoparticles via Sol-Gel Method and Self Propagation High Temperature Synthesis

Chinduru Phillip Paul

Chinduru Phillip Paul

Zimbabwe

Master's Student

Obninsk Institute for Nuclear Power Engineering of the National Research Nuclear University MEPhI

Professional interests

Radiation Safety

Presentation title

Influence of NPK Fertilization on the Biomass Yield of Oats and Peas as a Baseline for Uranium and Thorium Uptake Assessment

Estifanos Biniam Moges

Estifanos Biniam Moges

Ethiopia

Student

Obninsk Institute for Nuclear Power Engineering of the National Research Nuclear University MEPhI

Professional interests

Radiobiology, Radioecology, Environmental Science, Radiation Technology, Radiation Hygiene, Radiopharmacy

Presentation title

Semilethal Dose of Beta Radiation in Terrestrial Mollusks Fruticicola fruticum M.

Gebreyes Aman Zewdu

Gebreyes Aman Zewdu

Ethiopia

Student

Obninsk Institute for Nuclear Power Engineering of the National Research Nuclear University MEPhI

Presentation title

Assessment of Volumetric Activity of Radon and Its Alpha- and Beta-Emitting Decay Products in the Indoor Air of IATE Buildings

Machau Christerbel

Machau Christerbel

Zimbabwe

Master's Student

Obninsk Institute for Nuclear Power Engineering of the National Research Nuclear University MEPhI

Professional interests

Radiation safety and technology

Presentation title

Influence of NPK Fertilization on the Biomass Yield of Oats and Peas as a Baseline for Uranium and Thorium Uptake Assessment

Chiyowela Ephraim

Chiyowela Ephraim

Zambia

Master's Student

Obninsk Institute for Nuclear Power Engineering of the National Research Nuclear University MEPhI

Professional interests

Effect of Ionizing Radiation in different Plant Species

Presentation title

Estimating Critical Radiation Doses for Plant Species Using an Upgraded Database of Ionizing Radiation Effects

Ini Godwin

Ini Godwin

Nigeria

Scientific Officer

Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission

PhD in Nuclear Power Plant Design, Operations and Decommissioning
Professional interests

Nuclear Energy Policy, Environmental Radioactivity, Nuclear Safety and Radiochemistry

Presentation title

The Future of Nuclear Energy in Nigeria

Kagame Alex

Kagame Alex

Rwanda

Master's Student

Obninsk Institute for Nuclear Power Engineering of the National Research Nuclear University MEPhI

Professional interests

Radiation Safety

Presentation title

Assessment of Radiological Risk to the Population and Biota in the Vicinity of the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant

Umulisa Ishimwe Laetitia

Umulisa Ishimwe Laetitia

Rwanda

Master's Student

Obninsk Institute for Nuclear Power Engineering of the National Research Nuclear University MEPhI

Professional interests

Radiation Safety

Presentation title

Development and preliminary validation of Geant4 simulation model for bidirectional electron beam irradiation of wheat flour in a PET bottle

Rugamba Philbert

Rugamba Philbert

Rwanda

Master's Student

Obninsk Institute for Nuclear Power Engineering of the National Research Nuclear University MEPhI

Professional interests

Radiation Safety and Protection

Presentation title

Study of the Radiation Situation in the Territory of the Decommissioned Radioactive Waste Storage Facility in Obninsk

Yves Bayubahe

Yves Bayubahe

Rwanda

Master's Student

Peter the Great St.Petersburg Polytechnic University

Professional interests

Radiation Safety

Presentation title

MCNP-based sensitivity and Uncertainty Analysis-Laboratory Dose Assessment

Adja Bouchra Ikram

Adja Bouchra Ikram

Algeria

Research Engineer

Ural Federal University named after the first President of Russia B. N. Yeltsin

Experience: 1 year Master’s degree in Biotechnology and Diagnosis of Molecular Pathology
Professional interests

Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Nuclear education, Science diplomacy, Food Biotechnology, Nanotechnology

Presentation title

Bridging the Gap: Leveraging Nuclear Education for Sustainable Energy Access and Industrial Growth in Africa

Sergey Molchanov

Sergey Molchanov

Russia

Student

Ural Federal University named after the first President of Russia B. N. Yeltsin

Experience: 1 year
Professional interests

Bottom sediments, radiation safety

Presentation title

Distribution of contributions to the total activity of discharges using the example of operating nuclear power plants in Europe

Section “Youth/public movements and organizations”

Moderator

Nikolay Bandurin

Nikolay Bandurin

Russia

Deputy Dean for Student Affairs, Faculty of Philology

Peoples' Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba

Experience: 23 years
Professional interests

Project management, personnel management, development of systems to improve staff performance

Speakers

Katleho Marolo

Katleho Marolo

South Africa

Student

Obninsk Institute for Nuclear Power Engineering of the National Research Nuclear University MEPhI

Professional interests

Leadership in the nuclear sector

Presentation title

Russian Nuclear Education Ambassadors - “Building a Global Nuclear Education Network”

Mahaman Abdou Karami Maman Animou

Mahaman Abdou Karami Maman Animou

Niger

Student

Saint Petersburg State University

Professional interests

International Relations, Politics, governance, social development

Presentation title

The influence of young people in the development of Niger

Alina Abashina

Alina Abashina

Russia

Head of Community at RUDN

Rosatom Student Community

Experience: 1 year
Professional interests

International relations, international cooperation, international economics and analytics

Presentation title

Rosatom Student Community

Ksenia Basykina

Ksenia Basykina

Russia

Head of the Media Department

Rosatom Student Community

Experience: 1 year
Professional interests

International relations

Presentation title

Students of Rosatom RUDN University

Maria Esina

Maria Esina

Russia

International Relations Coordinator

Rosatom Student Community

Experience: 2 years
Professional interests

Data analysis for international projects, international youth diplomacy

Presentation title

Activities of the International department of Rosatom Student Community