FIRST ANSOLE-CAMEROON NATIONAL CONFERENCE FOR YOUNG SCIENTISTS (ANSOLECAF 2016) Theme: Renewable Energy for All in Cameroon 18-19 November 2016, University of Bamenda, Cameroon

A-Concept and Purpose The First ANSOLE-Cameroon National Conference for Young Scientists (ANSOLECAF 2016), on the theme “Renewable Energy for All in Cameroon” will take place in Bamenda Cameroon from the 18th to the 19th of November 2016 at Higher Technical Teacher Training College (HTTTC), University of Bamenda (UBa). ANSOLECAF2016 is a forum of exchange among various stakeholders seeking environment-friendly and sustainable solutions for the energy problem in Cameroon. The conference offers the opportunity to young Cameroonian scientists (at MSc, PhD and Postdoc levels) to present and discuss their recent research results with experienced scientists in the domain from Cameroon and elsewhere. This conference is the first event in a series of conferences that will be organized regularly in Cameroon in this domain. For the first day, the participants will attend oral and poster presentations. The second day will focus on practical knowledge acquisition on PV systems.

B-Topics We invite submissions of abstracts in all topics on renewable energies, sustainability, energy efficiency and related social aspects: Renewable energy potentials Energetics and energy Green nanotechnology Sustainability

Fuel cells Wind energy Biomass, Biofuels Solar photovoltaics Photovoltaic materials, devices and applications Solar thermal electricity Solar heating and cooking Thermal comfort Solar pumping Solar energy in water decontamination Energy efficiency Energy storage Social aspects Etc

C-Organisation of the Event Host Prof. Theresia NKUO-AKENJI, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Bamenda President Prof. AKUME Daniel AKUME, Director of the Higher Technical Teacher Training College (HTTTC) International organizer Prof. Daniel A.M. EGBE, Coordinator of ANSOLE and BALEWARE, Johannes Kepler University Linz, Austria National and Main Organizer Dr. Claude V. ALOYEM KAZE National Representative of ANSOLE in Cameroon, University of Bamenda

Organizing committee Prof. AKUME Daniel AKUME, Director /HTTTC Bambili, University of Bamenda (President) Prof. Eustace (Chairperson)

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Prof. René TCHINDA, Deputy Director IUT-FV Bandjoun, University of Dschang. Prof. Daniel A.M. EGBE, Johannes Kepler University Linz, Austria Prof. BONING Jean Roger HTTC Bambili, University of Bamenda Prof. Germaine DJUIDJÉ KENMOÉ University of Yaoundé I Dr. Tingue Marceline MOTCHONGOM, HTTTC Bambili, University of Bamenda Dr. Marcel A. ZAMBO, Faculty of Science, University of Bamenda Dr. Eric Ndoh NDIKUM, HTTTC Bambili, University of Bamenda Dr. Jean Pierre DADA, HTTTC Bambili, University of Bamenda Dr. Claude V. ALOYEM KAZE, HTTTC Bambili, University of Bamenda (ViceChairperson and Main Organizer) Mr. Ngaaje NGWE NNOKO, HTTTC Bambili, University of Bamenda Mr. Jean de Dieu NGUIMFACK NDONGMO, HTTTC Bambili, University of Bamenda Mr. Cyrille Vinceslas FOHAGUI FODOUP, University of Bamenda

Scientific committee Prof. Daniel A.M. EGBE, Johannes Kepler University Linz, Austria Prof. César KAPSEU, University of Ngaoundéré Prof. René TCHINDA, IUT-FV Bandjoun, University of Dschang Prof. Paul WOAFO, University of Yaoundé I

Prof. Martin KAMTA, University of Ngaoundéré Prof. George Elambo NKENG, Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Travaux Publics Yaoundé, Cameroon Prof. Alexis KEMAJOU, University of Douala, Cameroon Prof. Eustace NFAH MBAKA, HTTTC Bambili, University of Bamenda, Cameroon Prof. Godpromesse KENNE, IUT-FV Bandjoun, University of Dschang, Cameroon Prof. Ghislain TCHUEN, IUT-FV Bandjoun, University of Dschang, Cameroon Prof. Evaristus TSI ANGWAFO, HTTTC Bambili, University of Bamenda, Cameroon Prof. Noël NDJONGYANG, Higher Institute of Sahel, University of Maroua, Cameroon Dr. Daniel YAMEGUEU, 2iE Ouagadougou Burkina Faso Dr. Robinson J. MUSEMBI, UON Nairobi, Kenya Prof. MATTHIAS Bashahu, University of Burundi, Burundi Dr. Camille NZIENGUI-MABIKA, Congo-Brazzaville Dr. Bonaventure NANA, HTTTC Bambili, University of Bamenda Dr. Louis MONKAM, University of Douala Dr. AFUNGCHUI David, University of Bamenda Dr. Paigui NGOUATEU WOUAGFACK, HTTTC Kumba, University of Buéa Dr. Claude V. ALOYEM KAZE. HTTTC Bambili, University of Bamenda, Cameroon

D-Abstract Submission and Poster Instruction ANSOLECAF2016 welcomes abstract submissions for oral or poster presentations. All submitted abstracts will be reviewed by the conference scientific committee members. If your abstract is accepted, you will receive an acceptance email. Accepted abstracts will be included in the conference proceedings. Please prepare your abstract using the provided abstract template and submit it to [email protected] Abstract submission is not a mandatory requirement to attend the conference, but it is open for all interested participants. Submitted abstracts should not exceed one page.

The poster session will take place in the exhibition area. Stander poster panels will be available. Posters should be in a portrait format and appropriate format dimension should be 84x119 cm (A0 size).

E- Registration Please download and fill [email protected] Type of participants

Student member)

Before 2016

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03 After September 03 2016

(non-ANSOLE 10 000 F CFA

15 000 F CFA

Student (ANSOLE active 5 000 F CFA member)*

10 000 F CFA

Researcher (non- 15 000 FCFA ANSOLE member)

20 000 FCFA

Researcher (ANSOLE 10 000 FCF active member)*

15 000 FCF

Others

48500 FCFA (75 Euro)

32 500 FCFA (50 Euro)

*Active members are those who support ANSOLE by paying freely the yearly sum of 20 Euro to support the activities of the network. The registration fees include ANSOLECAF 2016 hand-outs (notebook, pen, and abstract booklet), participation in two days of lectures, workshops and exhibitions. For Cameroonian attendees (students and researchers), it is advisable to submit your abstract and registration form early enough in order to receive some support from the organizing committee. While the organizers are willing to search for travel and subsistence, this cannot be guaranteed and so the organizers would be grateful if any participants can support any part of their travel and accommodation costs. Cameroonian participants can pay their registration fees at any agency of Express Union by mobile transfer to ansolecaf account and send the receipt to [email protected] Name of the bank: Express Union Account N°: 662698799 For any inquiries, please email the ANSOLE National Representative in Cameroon ([email protected]) or call (+237) 699364567.

Non-Cameroonian participants are requested to transfer their fees to the following account: Name of the bank: Sparkasse Jena-SHK, Name of recipient: ANSOLE e.V., IBAN: DE52 8305 3030 0018 0256 68, BIC/SWIFT: HELADEF1JEN, Reference: ANSOLECAF 2016_your full names.

F-Working Languages The working languages will be the English and French.

G-Communication There is WIFI internet connection at the conference hall of the Campus.

H-Sponsorship The organizers are grateful for donations and sponsorship to enable high attendance from different parts of Cameroon. Depending on the level of sponsorship, following benefits are granted: 1-The sponsor’s logo will be printed in the abstract booklet 2-The sponsors will be acknowledged during the opening and closing sessions of the meeting through power point presentations 3- Free space will be provided to showcase products and services

I-Important dates Conference date: November 18-19, 2016 Abstract submission opening date: June 13, 2016 Deadline for abstract submission: September 25, 2016 Abstract acceptance notification: October 09, 2016