Young scientists who are conducting research in the field of cement and concrete construction technology are called to apply for an expert symposium on June 8 to 12 in Tansania.

The three-part lecture series KEYS (Knowledge Exchange for Young Scientists) focuses on research in raw materials, quality control, concrete technology and sustainability of cement and concrete production. The first part of the three-year series is held from 8th - 12th June 2015 in Dar es Salaam in Tanzania. The symposia are designed to provide young scientists as well as established experts from Africa and Germany a common platform for the exchange.

A future-oriented collaboration between Africa and Germany is one of the key objectives. Another focus lies on the exploration of new, innovative, and sustainable building technologies that are suitable for the African market. Also the expansion of networks and cooperation between excellent young scientists is a goal of the KEYS symposia.
Travel Grants for Young Scientists

1st Symposium: 8th – 12th June 2015, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Theme: Raw Materials, Quality Control and Maintenance of Cementitious Products
Host institution: University of Dar es Salaam

Grants for participation is available for 4 scientists affiliated with a German-based institution, and 18 scientists affiliated with an African-based institution. Application for attendance is possible by submitting an extended abstract of one’s own research on the theme "Raw Materials, Quality Control and Maintenance of Cementitious Products".

Deadline for application is April 1, 2015. For more information, please see Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing.

Keynote speakers
Prof. Angel Palomo (IETCC, Spain)
Mr. Boudewijn Piscaer (Univerde, Netherlands)
Prof. Herbert Uzoegbo (WITS, South Africa)
Prof. Karen Scrivener (EPFL, Switzerland)
Prof. Raissa Ferron (University of Texas, USA)
Dr. Shady Nabil (ARSO, Egypt)
Mr. Walther Wirth (PPC International, South Africa)
Dr. Dipl.-Ing. Wolfram Schmidt (BAM, Germany)

Eligibility
Civil Engineering postgraduates and young post-doctoral candidates affiliated in Africa or Germany

Funding criteria
Presentation of research work (Application form download)

Return flight and full-board accommodation in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (Available funding for 18 persons from Africa and 4 persons from Germany only)

Background: The Symposia Series KEYS

Die BAM BThe BAM Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing organises the series of symposia in conjunction with the University of Dar es Salaam, the University of Ghana (Accra) and the University of the Witwatersrand (Johannesburg). The Volkswagen Foundation supports the events in the context of its funding initiative "Cooperative Research Projects in sub-Saharan Africa". More information about the series of events and how to apply can be found on the website of the Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing.

Due to the growth of population worldwide the global development of infrastructure is necessary. Matching technologies and standards, innovative measures, and the use of alternative and individually appropriate materials belong to the important means to save high energy costs in the production and application of the world's most widely used construction material: cement. In developed countries, there are already solutions
Coming next

2nd Symposium: June 2016, Accra, Ghana
Theme: Sustainable Cement and Concrete Construction – Improvement of Solid Waste Management
Host institution: University of Ghana

3rd Symposium: June 2017, Johannesburg, South Africa
Theme: Applicable Cement and Concrete Technology in Africa – International Cooperation, Innovation, Research and Capacity Building
Host institution: University of the Witwatersrand

Contact

Jens Rehländer
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