Workshop on Organic Solar Cells

Date: 
Tuesday, January 31, 2017 - 10:30
Venue: 
Lower Lecture Theatre - Chemistry Dept.

 

“THE 3RD LEVERHULME ROYAL SOCIETY AFRICA AWARD WORKSHOP ON ORGANIC SOLAR CELLS”

The University Community is cordially invited to the 3rd Leverhulme Royal Society Africa Award Workshop on Organic Solar Cells.

Date: January 31, - February 2, 2017

Time: 10:30 am – 1:30 pm

Location: Lower lecture theatre, Department of Chemistry, Frank Torto Building, UG, Legon

 

Main Speakers:

·        Hon. Dr. Kwame Ampofo (Energy Commission, Ghana) -Harnessing solar energy for sustainable Development

·        Prof. Peter Skabara (University of Strathclyde, UK) - Funding and grantsmanship

·        Prof. Simon Coles (University of Southampton, UK) -  Getting the most out of crystal structures

·        Dr. Roger Hiorns (University of Pau and Pays de I’Adour-UPPA, France) – Integrating OPV into communities

Special guest:   

·        Prof. John Ofosu Anim - Ag. Provost, College of Basic and Applied Sciences, University of Ghana

·        Hon. Prof. Frimpong Boateng - Minister designate, Science, Technology & Innovation

·        Mr. Thomas Manu - Deputy C.E.O, G.N.P.C            

Host:

·        Prof. R. Kingsford-Adaboh (Ag. Dean, School of Physical & Mathematical Sciences) & Dr. Richard Owoare - Department of Chemistry, UG, Legon

 

Lunch:           1:30 pm