Researcher at Renewable Energy, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Benin
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🔬 He successful completion of a PhD in Psychology, along with the numerous advanced courses and workshops, showcases your continuous pursuit of excellence and expertise in your field.
🏆 The awards and recognitions, including the First Place in the Poster Award at the University of Stavanger, underscore the impact of your research and the high regard it holds in the academic community.
Professional Profiles:
Education:
Romain Akpahou is a Ph.D. Candidate at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Ghana, specializing in Sustainable Energy Technologies (SETs). His research interests encompass Renewable Energy Technologies, Energy Policy and Planning, Climate Change, Energy Efficiency and Conservation, Bioenergy, and Waste Management. Prior to his Ph.D., Romain earned an M.Sc. in Mathematical Science for Climate Resilience from the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) in Kigali, Rwanda, focusing on Climate Mitigation and Adaptation and Sustainable Development. He holds a Master of Engineering in Mechanical and Energy Engineering from the University of Abomey-Calavi (UAC), Benin, with expertise in Renewable Energy and Energy Systems, Energy Efficiency, Project Management, Real Fluid Dynamics, and Entrepreneurship. Romain’s academic journey began with a Bachelor of Science in Energy Engineering from UAC, where he gained skills in Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Industrial Production Management, Mechanics of Fluids, and Numerical Analysis. He completed his high school education with honors in Sciences and Technology at Lycee Houffon Abomey, Benin.
Work Experience:
From June to December 2021, Romain Akpahou worked as a Junior Intern at the Rwanda Environmental Management Authority (REMA) in Kigali, Rwanda. In this role, he served as an Engineer Researcher on the Conversion of CO2 to Energy project. In 2018, he underwent Professional Training and Development at CEB in Abomey-Calavi, Benin, focusing on Strengthening the Capacity of Actors in the Energy Sector in Benin (RECASEB). His internship experience in 2017 at Cement Company LAFARGE (SCB-LAFARGE) in Pobe, Benin, involved assisting the Process Engineer. In 2016, he interned at African Renewable Energy Systems and Solutions (ARESS Sarl) in Cotonou, Benin, where he gained experience in the installation and maintenance of solar systems.
Community Activities:
Since 2018, Romain Akpahou has been involved with RB/PMJE ATLANTIQUE, the Beninese Network of the World Youth Parliamentarian for Water, based in Abomey-Calavi, Benin. In this role, he focuses on creating awareness among students about the importance and management of drinking pure water and the necessary sanitation practices. Additionally, since 2018, he has been engaged with ISF-Africa, serving as a Volunteer Engineer without Borders Africa. In this capacity, he works on community engagement, including identifying problems (needs) within the community and raising awareness about these issues, particularly in key sectors such as water and sanitation, energy and environment, and ICT.
Awards:
In 2022, Romain Akpahou received the First Runner-Up Award under SDG 7 at the MaxIQ Space Annual Awards for his work on Space and Sustainability. In 2021, he was awarded the Forestry Research and Intra-African Mobility (FRAME) scholarship to support his Ph.D. studies. His academic achievements also include receiving a scholarship from the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) in Rwanda in 2019. Additionally, in 2012, he was recognized as a National Fellow by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of Benin for his outstanding contributions.
Conferences:
In February 2023, Romain Akpahou participated in the World Sustainable Energy Days and the Young Biomass Researchers Conference, focusing on sustainable energy solutions. In December 2020, he attended Crepas 2020, the Regional Colloquium on Physics and Applications (2nd Edition), where discussions centered on the intersection of science and society, particularly in the context of energy, health, and the environment in Africa. Additionally, in 2019 and 2020, he engaged in a comprehensive study of climate change, with a focus on its causes, impacts, solutions, and adaptation in Africa at the University of Rwanda, Kigali. In November 2020, he contributed to the Youth Climate Innovation Lab, focusing on renewable energy and electricity.
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