Al Akhawayn Hosts International Workshop on Nano-Materials and Renewable Energies

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Published on Thursday, 17 November 2011 16:36

 Ifrane, November 17, 2011 -- From November 18-19, the Al Akhawayn University School of Science and Engineering is organizing, in collaboration with Fez University, NSF, the Euro-Mediterranean Conference on Materials and Renewable Energies, and the University of Central Florida, a two-day workshop entitled the "U.S.-Morocco International Workshop on Nano-Materials and Renewable Energies." The event is a platform for promoting scientific collaborations on nano-materials between researchers from the U.S. and those from North Africa, in particular from Morocco, and will also facilitate interaction between students from the U.S. and from North Africa with researchers from Europe. 

The workshop will include presentations from world experts on nano- materials in Europe, the US and North Africa. The focus will be on the potential use of these materials in renewable energies. These presentations will be delivered at an introductory level, and an overview of the recent advances on nano-materials, and their possible applications for renewable energies will be provided. Roundtable discussions between U.S. scientists and those in Morocco will be held to explore possible collaborative projects, with special attention being paid to materials for solar energy applications. 

The workshop will bring unique experience for students and young scientists to build, and develop long-term relationships. The workshop will give opportunity for scientists to contribute to the quest for energy independence in Morocco as well as strengthening scientific research on nano-materials that have direct applications in renewable energies. 

Click here to view a document containing the program of the workshop and the abstracts of the presentations.