Dr Baagi Mmereki

Dr Baagi Mmereki

Role
Environmental & Physical Chemistry

Institution
University of Botswana (UB)

Botswana · UB

Short bio
Senior lecturer in physical chemistry with expertise in chemical safety and persistent organic pollutants.

Prof. Yadessa Melaku

Role
Natural Products & Medicinal Chemistry

Institution
Addis Ababa University

Ethiopia · AAU

Short bio
Natural product chemist working on discovery of bioactive molecules from Ethiopian medicinal plants and training postgraduate researchers.

Dr. Mekonnen Abebayehu Desta

Dr Mekonnen Abebayehu Desta

Role
Organic & Natural Products Chemistry

Institution
Addis Ababa University

Ethiopia · AAU

Short bio
Associate professor focusing on medicinal chemistry, energy-related applications and postgraduate research supervision.

Dr Barry Hayes

Role
EU Technical Partner Representative

Institution
University College Cork (UCC)

Ireland (EU Partner) · UCC

Short bio
Associate professor in engineering and senior IEEE member with extensive experience on EU-funded programmes and project governance.

Prof. Tegene Desalegn

Prof. Tegene Desalegn

Role
Inorganic Chemistry & Research Park Leadership

Institution
Adama Science and Technology University (ASTU)

Ethiopia · ASTU

Short bio
Inorganic chemist and Dean of Research Park & Technology Transfer with experience in university–industry collaboration and applied research.

Sebusi Odisitse, PhD

Dr Gomotsang Bojase Sekati

Role
Head of Chemistry Department

Institution
University of Botswana (UB)

Botswana · UB

Short bio
Organic chemist with expertise in natural product synthesis and supervision of postgraduate chemistry research.

Dr Tebogo Kwape

Role
Animal Physiology/Biotechnology

Institution
Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST)

Botswana · BIUST

Short bio
Conducts research that encompasses development of different animal models that mimic diseases like diabetes mellitus, cancer and hypertension with active supervision of postgraduates students.