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Third NSF Workshop on US-Africa Research and Education Collaboration Abuja, Nigeria, December 13-15, 2004. Roadmap on Long-Term US-Africa Research and Education Collaboration . Joe H. Chow Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, New York, USA. Outline. Some Background
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Third NSF Workshop on US-Africa Research and Education Collaboration Abuja, Nigeria, December 13-15, 2004 Roadmap on Long-Term US-Africa Research and Education Collaboration Joe H. Chow Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, New York, USA
Outline • Some Background • First and Second Workshops on US-Africa Research and Education Collaboration • US University Interests • African University Interests • Roadmap • Challenges Third US-Africa Research and Education Collaboration Workshop Abuja, Nigeria, December 13-15, 2004
Background • Biennial International Conference on Power System Operation and Planning (ICPSOP) • Founded by Professor James Momoh of Howard University • Funded by US National Science Foundation • Next workshop: May 22-26, 2005, in Praia, Cabo Verde • Build strong Interactions between US and African university professors in research and education Third US-Africa Research and Education Collaboration Workshop Abuja, Nigeria, December 13-15, 2004
NSF Workshops on US-Africa Collaboration • First workshop: November 5-6, 2004 at Howard University, Washington DC, attended by • 14 African professors • 2 representatives from Nigerian Society of Engineers • 19 US professors • 5 NSF division and program directors • Many representatives from industry and embassies. Third US-Africa Research and Education Collaboration Workshop Abuja, Nigeria, December 13-15, 2004
NSF Workshops on US-Africa Collaboration • Second workshop: July 10-11, 2004 at University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez, PR, attended by • 5 US professors, 3 African professors, and 3 students • In conjunction with the US NSF/NAVY EPNES funded program meeting Third US-Africa Research and Education Collaboration Workshop Abuja, Nigeria, December 13-15, 2004
African University Interests • Interconnected operation experience of US power system in both AC and DC transmission • Information technology (IT) advances in US • More deregulation experience in US • US has more developed University infrastructures • Support professors and students on exchange programs with other universities • Submit papers to international conferences and technical journals Third US-Africa Research and Education Collaboration Workshop Abuja, Nigeria, December 13-15, 2004
US University Interests • Areas of expertise related to African power systems: distributed generation technology, less meshed systems • Africa has a large pool of manpower with well-educated students • Interests from US students involved in previous US-Africa collaborative work • Provided US students with different perspectives and education experience • Collaboration will lead to new insights and ideas Third US-Africa Research and Education Collaboration Workshop Abuja, Nigeria, December 13-15, 2004
Targeted Research Areas (1) • Power systems • Interconnections and advanced transmission technology • Power system planning and economics • Deregulation and energy policies • Distributed generation and alternative generation technologies • Power system security, control, and optimization Third US-Africa Research and Education Collaboration Workshop Abuja, Nigeria, December 13-15, 2004
Targeted Research Areas (2) • Information technology • Power system automation and energy management systems • Online and collaborative learning • Engineering applications and internet technology • Common language for internet applications Third US-Africa Research and Education Collaboration Workshop Abuja, Nigeria, December 13-15, 2004
Targeted Research Areas (3) • Environment • Energy efficiency • Emission control • Market • Environmental policies • Wind turbines • Environmental sensors • Reuse of public waste Third US-Africa Research and Education Collaboration Workshop Abuja, Nigeria, December 13-15, 2004
Research Progress • As reported yesterday, progress has been made on the following topics • Power system planning • Available Transmission Capacity (ATC) calculations • Voltage control and stability • Optimal power flow • Power system security Third US-Africa Research and Education Collaboration Workshop Abuja, Nigeria, December 13-15, 2004
Roadmap • 3 years • Year 1 Milestones: August 2005 • Memoranda of understanding between African and US universities. • Mutual visits of professors and students between collaborating universities. • Establishment of several projects in the targeted research areas between the collaborating universities. • Seminars conducted during the visits. • Coauthored papers in conferences and journals. Third US-Africa Research and Education Collaboration Workshop Abuja, Nigeria, December 13-15, 2004
Roadmap • Year 2 Milestones: August 2006 • Formation of an African university power system research consortium, with US affiliated members. • Development of industry support for the Consortium. • Joint development of courses and materials, accessible remotely. • Development of a consortium website for internal communication and external access. • Dissemination of results to industry via courses and seminars. • Continue publication of coauthored papers in conferences and journals. Third US-Africa Research and Education Collaboration Workshop Abuja, Nigeria, December 13-15, 2004
Roadmap • Year 3 Milestones: August 2007 • Double the number of students involved in the joint research program with emphasis on under-represented groups. • Establishment of additional funding for US professors to continue the exchange program. • Development of an African test-bed power system model for technical collaboration. • Development of additional joint technical projects with African industry participation. • Continue publication of coauthored papers in conferences and journals. Third US-Africa Research and Education Collaboration Workshop Abuja, Nigeria, December 13-15, 2004
Challenges • Secure funding sources • US professors: NSF • African professors: • African country educational funds • USAid • UNESCO • US foundations • Private industries: US, African, International companies Third US-Africa Research and Education Collaboration Workshop Abuja, Nigeria, December 13-15, 2004