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Dr. Sossina Haile opens her lectures to the world

Professor Sossina M. Haile, Prof. of Mat. Sci. and of Chem. Eng., California Institute of Technology.http://addis.caltech.edu
Dr. Sossina Haile, from Caltech, opens her lectures from her course entitled "Solid State Electrochemistry for Energy Storage and Conversion" for students and researchers around the world. Dr. Sossina, a world leader in the field, states "I do hope the lectures are useful to folks around the world. That would be my true pleasure."

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In 2008 Professor Sossina received a new special NSF recognition “for her timely and transformative research in the energy field and her dedication to inclusive mentoring, education and outreach across many levels ...more>>

Conversation with Dr. Fesseha Kassahun

Dr. Fesseha Kassahun is an Associate Professor of Physics at the Department of Physics, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia. He is one of the few Physicists at early times obtained his PhD and decided to go home and serve his country. He has headed the department multiple times for several years and was a key participant in the formation of Ethiopian Physical Society in 1998. He taught several courses ranging from junior undergraduate to PhD candidates. He successfully advised two PhD and more than 20 MSc research projects. Currently Dr. Fesseha is advising six PhD research projects. He has published numerous papers on Physical Review and other reputable Physics journals. Dr Fesseha wrote two books with Lulu publication (Fundamentals Of Quantum Mechanics and Fundamentals of Quantum Optics ). Most of his students agree that he has a unique ability in explaining complicated physical phenomena to his students in a simple and understandable way. He as many of his Physicist collogues, has a unique perspective on the question of "Intelligent Design". EPS-NA had a conversation with him read full conversation >>

National Conference on EAS

National Conference on the Establishment of Ethiopian Academy of Sciences to be held at the United Nations Conference Center (ECA) on February 13, 2009, Addis Ababa Ethiopia. EPS-NA congratulates members of the Adhoc Committee for the Establishment of the Ethiopian Academy of Sciences (EAS), for their tireless effort in making this conference possible.

Conference Program EAS Feburary 13, 2009 >>

Information Booklet- Academy of Sciences - Organization and structures >>

EPS-NA Interim Report

On January 26, 2009, the EPS-NA executive committee released an interim report by reviewing the activities of the committee and the society since its formation August 2008. read full report >>

Addis Ababa University Employing Adjunct Professors

In connection with the expansion of graduate programs in various departments AAU Graduate Studies and Research Office has finalized a hiring procedure for Adjunct professor and visiting Scholars. This is a great opportunity for qualified scholars to bring their expertise and make a difference. Department of Physics, in particular encourages qualified scholars to apply for the position. read full provisions >>

Conversation with Professor Solomon Bililign

Dr. Solomon Bililign Professor of Physics at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University,(NCA&T) Greensboro, NC and Director of NOAA-ISET Center. read full conversation >>

Brief Report of EPS-NA First Formative Meeting

On Saturday August 2, 2008, Ethiopian physicists from across the USA met at the American Physics Society (APS) headquarter, One Physics Eclipse, College Park, MD 20740, for the first organizational meeting of the Ethiopian Physics Society-North America (EPS-NA)...more >>

Project Proposal for the Establishment of the Ethiopian Academy of Sciences

Scholars and academicians have completed initial discussions of a new type of organization in Ethiopia, the Ethiopian Academy of Sciences (EAS) and formed an ad-hoc committee to spearhead the formation process. The vision of EAS shall be to see scientific culture developed and the life of the people of Ethiopia improved with the application of scientific methods to solve social, economic and environmental problems ...more >>






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