Conveners
AfLS2020 Session :: Invited Talks
- Michel Fodje (Canadian Light Source)
AfLS2020 Session :: African Initiatives towards the AfLS
- Simon Connell (University of Johannesburg)
AfLS2020 Session :: Towards the AfLS
- Kenenth Evans-Lutterodt (Brookhaven National Labs)
Prof.
Asmeret Berhe
(University of California, Merced)
18/11/2020, 16:25
AfLS2020 track
Oral Presentations
TBA
Dr
Christine Darve
(European Spallation Source)
, Dr
Dorian Bohler
(Stanford Linear Accelerator Laboratory (SLAC))
, Prof.
Riccardo Bartolini
(DESY)
, Prof.
Tabbetha Dobbins
(Rowan University)
18/11/2020, 16:55
AfLS2020 track
Oral Presentations
The Conceptual Design Report (CDR) is an important founding document for any large scale research infrastructure. In the case of the African Light Source (AfLS, we will have a CDR with four volumes:
* Volume I. Political, Economic Development and Management Concepts
* Volume II. Machine Design Concepts
* Volume III. Scientific Cases and Technical Capabilities
* Volume IV....
Dr
Michele Zema
(International Union of Crystallography)
19/11/2020, 15:00
AfLS2020 track
Oral Presentations
We describe an initiative funded by a 3-year, 300K-Euro grant from the International Science Council (ISC) to the International Union of Pure and Applied Physics (IUPAP) and International Union of Crystallography (IUCr) in collaboration with over 30 partner organizations that include 16 advanced light sources to enhance the utilization of advanced light sources and crystallography in six...
Prof.
Delia Haynes
(Stellenbosch University)
19/11/2020, 15:24
AfLS2020 track
Oral Presentations
TBA
Prof.
Emmanuel Nji
(Biostructafrica)
,
Emmanuel Nji
(University of Stockholm, Sweden)
19/11/2020, 15:36
AfLS2020 track
Oral Presentations
Being able to visualize biology at the molecular level is essential for our understanding of the world. A structural biology approach reveals the molecular basis of disease processes and can guide the design of new drugs as well as aid in the optimization of existing medicines. However, due to the lack of a synchrotron light source, adequate infrastructure, skilled persons and incentives for...
Prof.
Fischer Nico
(University of Cape Town)
19/11/2020, 15:48
AfLS2020 track
Oral Presentations
TBA
Dr
Marcus Newton
(University of Southampton)
19/11/2020, 16:00
AfLS2020 track
Oral Presentations
New materials for the capture of light and mechanical energy can potentially enable low-cost and innovative renewable sources of energy while eliminating negative effects on the environment that are inherent when non-renewable sources of energy are utilised. Energy materials characterisation with synchrotron x-rays is a vital tool for the development of modern and next generation energy...
Prof.
Bryan Trevor Sewell
(University of Cape Town)
19/11/2020, 16:12
AfLS2020 track
Oral Presentations
TBA
Prof.
Claude Lecomte
(CRM2 University of Lorraine)
19/11/2020, 16:24
AfLS2020 track
Oral Presentations
Crystallography is a science at the crossroads of physics , chemistry , geology, biology and material science .This involves therefore many researchers from all disciplines and then allows a general scientific life and network . Crystallography is involved in mining, material ,chemical , pharmaceutical industries. X-ray Crystallography is an important user of SR .Then it is very important...
Prof.
Sam Chigome
(Botswana Inst for Technology Research and Innovation)
19/11/2020, 16:36
AfLS2020 track
Oral Presentations
TBA
Dr
Kudakwashe Jakata
(University of the Witwatersrand)
19/11/2020, 17:00
AfLS2020 track
Oral Presentations
TBA
Kenenth Evans-Lutterodt
(Brookhaven National Labs)
20/11/2020, 15:00
AfLS2020 track
Oral Presentations
This seminal session has two parts.
Part 1 will launch and premiere the Letters of Support for the AfLS, received from Institutions and light sources, world wide. Also included are the MoUs and MoAs concluded so far. The AfLS is both an organisation and a broad umbrella for organisations that all share a vision of the AfLS.
Part 2 will be an opportunity for Directors of selected Light...
Dr
Francesco Sette
(European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF))
20/11/2020, 15:05
AfLS2020 track
Oral Presentations
The story of the ESRF, highlighting its role in science and building the community followed by words of wisdom and advice, to pass on to the AfLS.
Prof.
Giorgio Paolucci
(Elettra)
20/11/2020, 15:16
AfLS2020 track
The story of Elettra, highlighting its role in science and building the community followed by words of wisdom and advice, to pass on to the AfLS.
Caterina Biscari
(ALBA Synchrotron)
20/11/2020, 15:27
AfLS2020 track
The story of ALBA, highlighting its role in science and building the community followed by words of wisdom and advice, to pass on to the AfLS. The role of LEAPS for Africa and the AfLS is also presented.
Prof.
Harrison Andrew
(Diamond Light Source)
20/11/2020, 15:38
AfLS2020 track
The story of Diamond, highlighting its role in science and building the community followed by words of wisdom and advice, to pass on to the AfLS.
Dr
Khaled Toukan
(SESAME)
20/11/2020, 15:49
AfLS2020 track
The story of SESAME, highlighting its role in science and building the community followed by words of wisdom and advice, to pass on to the AfLS.
Dr
Thandeka Moyo
(National Institute for Communicable Diseases)
20/11/2020, 16:00
AfLS2020 track
Oral Presentations
TBA