The delegation, led by Prof. Wole Soboyejo, Chairperson of the AMRS Board of Directors, included scientists and experts in materials science and technology. They are in Rwanda attending the 12th AMRS International Conference, which has brought together over 500 participants from diverse fields such as research, academia, and industry.
The conference aims to explore how materials science can keep pace with global technological advancements and address critical needs in Africa.
A statement from the Office of the President highlighted that the meeting emphasized 'advancing science, building partnerships among institutions, and identifying key areas to promote research that benefits Africa.'
The discussions revolved around developing materials for healthcare, agriculture, energy, housing, and infrastructure. Innovations in environmentally sustainable materials, solutions for water and electricity distribution, mineral processing, advanced technologies, and industrial applications were also dicussed.
AMRS, founded in 2000, is a Pan-African organization dedicated to promoting materials science and fostering collaboration among researchers.
The society was establisged during a meeting in Pretoria, South Africa, supported by the United States National Science Foundation (NSF) and the South African National Research Foundation (NRF). It officially launched in Dakar, Senegal, two years later, where it held its first General Conference.
Since then, AMRS has convened in countries including Rwanda, Morocco, Tanzania, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Ethiopia, Ghana, and Botswana, bringing together experts committed to advancing materials science across the continent.
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