Doctoral Students
(Completed)

Mr. Dr. Djamal Darfilal

Title of the PhD thesis: Theoretical and numerical study of a solar reactor for hydrogen production by thermochemical reaction.

Partner University: University of Tlemcen (UoT), Algeria

Year of degree award: 2019

Mr. Dr. Ismail Abukakkar Jumare

Title of the PhD thesis: Design of hybrid power system with policy and regulatory framework formulation for renewable energy intervention in Africa, Case of Nigeria.

Partner University: University of Tlemcen (UoT), Algeria

Year of degree award: 2021

Mr. Dr. Felix Mayer

Title of the PhD thesis: Environmental life cycle assessment of biogenic waste disposal: waste to energy pathways.

Partner University: University of Gießen, Germany

Year of degree award: 2021

Mr. Dr. Fitsum Bekele Tilahun

Title of the PhD thesis: Optimal dynamics of a large-scale solar plant for industrial heat applications: An agent-based hybrid model

Partner University: Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia

Year of degree award: 2022

Mr. Dr. Tefera Mekonnen

Title of the PhD thesis: Distributed generation technologies: Prospects, policies and barriers in Ethiopia – Case study for the Ethiopian Industry Park

Partner University: Jimma University, Ethiopia

Year of degree award: 2022

Mr. Dr. Hani Terfa

Title of the PhD thesis: Study of distributed smart renewable-energy microplants.

Partner University: University of Tlemcen (UoT), Algeria

Year of degree award: 2023

Mr. Kokou Amega

Title of the PhD thesis: Renewable energy production under climate change, decentralized smart grid and sustainable energy system: Evidence in Togo.

Partner University: WASCAL Doctoral Research Program: climate change and energy and university of Niamey, Niger

Year of degree award: 2024

Doctoral Students
(Ongoing)

Ms. Safiatou Mariko

Title of the PhD thesis: Climate change impact on energy sector and sustainable supply in line with the Malian National Determined Contribution (NDCs).

Partner University: WASCAL Doctoral Research Program: Climate change and energy and University of Niamey, Niger

Expected year of degree award: 2023

Mr. Adnan Al-Akori

Title of the PhD thesis: Multi – criteria assessment of hybrid renewable energy systems for Yemen’s off-grid health facilities

Partner University: Technical University of Berlin, Germany

Expected year of degree award: 2024

Mr. Djibo Boube Bachirou

Title of the PhD thesis: Techno-economic feasibility study of solar photovoltaic-Wind hybrid system based for green hydrogen production in West Africa: case of Niger

Partner University: University of Niamey, Niger

Expected year of degree award: 2025

Mr. Yohannes Alemu Worku

Title of the PhD thesis: Effect of Nano additive fuel based dual blend of Castor and Jatropha Bio-diesel on IC Engine-Performance and Emissions

Partner University: Jimma University, Ethiopia

Expected year of degree award: 2025