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PWF Zimbabwe - Synchrotron Physics and X-ray Imaging Techniques Roadshow
5 Zimbabwean Universities
Physics Without Frontiers (PWF) is pleased to announce the Synchrotron Physics and X-ray Imaging Techniques Roadshow in Zimbabwe.
Africa is the only continent without a synchrotron light source. The African Light Source (AfLS) initiative is working towards the realization of a synchrotron on the African continent. We have organized full day workshops on synchrotron physics, materials science with radioactive isotopes at ISOLDE – CERN, computed tomography, diffraction contrast tomography, ptychography and the applications of x-ray imaging techniques in materials science, geosciences, anatomical sciences, and palaeontology. The seminars will be held in October 2023, as follows:
Apply here: https://forms.gle/puNThyBteCd5hhuj8
Deadline 27th October 2023
DATES and VENUES:
Certificate: Students who register and attend the full seminar will receive an ICTP-PWF certificate.
Speakers
Kudakwashe Jakata (The Diamond Light Source, UK)
Hilary Masenda (School of Physics, University of the Witwatersrand)
Gideon Chinamatira (Evolutionary Studies Institute and School of Physics, University of the Witwatersrand)
Seminar Speakers from ISOLDE:
Contact Person at each Institution:
Chinhoyi University of Technology: Dr C. Sumanya
Harare Institute of Technology: Dr C. Zizhou
Midlands State University: Dr C. Nyamhere and Mr H. Mafukidze
National University of Science and Technology: Prof G. Nyambuya and Mr R.T. Mashingaidze
University of Zimbabwe: Dr E. Matandirotya and Prof E. Mashonjowa
Africa is the only continent without a synchrotron light source. The African Light Source (AfLS) initiative is working towards the realization of a synchrotron on the African continent. We have organized full day workshops on synchrotron physics, materials science with radioactive isotopes at ISOLDE – CERN, computed tomography, diffraction contrast tomography, ptychography and the applications of x-ray imaging techniques in materials science, geosciences, anatomical sciences, and palaeontology. The seminars will be held in October 2023, as follows:
Apply here: https://forms.gle/puNThyBteCd5hhuj8
Deadline 27th October 2023
DATES and VENUES:
Wednesday 18 October 2023: Harare Institute of Technology, Harare
Friday 20 October 2023: University of Zimbabwe, Harare
Monday 23 October 2023: Chinhoyi University of Technology, Chinhoyi
Wednesday 25 October 2023: Midlands State University, Gweru
Friday 27 October 2023: National University of Science and Technology, Bulawayo
Our main goal is to increase awareness and provide some basic notions to undergraduate and postgraduate students in Zimbabwe on synchrotrons and their science applications. Additionally, we have submitted a proposal to the AfLS so that we can host the 2024 in-person African Light Source Conference in Zimbabwe. In this case, the series of seminars at the universities provides a build up towards this event and we plan for students to attend for free.
Certificate: Students who register and attend the full seminar will receive an ICTP-PWF certificate.
Speakers
Kudakwashe Jakata (The Diamond Light Source, UK)
Hilary Masenda (School of Physics, University of the Witwatersrand)
Gideon Chinamatira (Evolutionary Studies Institute and School of Physics, University of the Witwatersrand)
Seminar Speakers from ISOLDE:
- Wed 18 Oct: Frank Browne
- Fri 20 Oct: Michael Pesek
- Mon 23 Oct: Patrick MacGregor
- Wed 25 Oct: Michael Pesek
- Fri 27 Oct: Mark Bissell
Contact Person at each Institution:
Chinhoyi University of Technology: Dr C. Sumanya
Harare Institute of Technology: Dr C. Zizhou
Midlands State University: Dr C. Nyamhere and Mr H. Mafukidze
National University of Science and Technology: Prof G. Nyambuya and Mr R.T. Mashingaidze
University of Zimbabwe: Dr E. Matandirotya and Prof E. Mashonjowa