Meet the Minds Behind ACIAM2024
Get to know the dedicated professionals who are shaping the future of industrial and applied mathematics in Africa. Their expertise and commitment are the driving force behind ACIAM2024.
Prof. Dr.Zhang Pingwen
Chinese Society of Industrial and Applied Mathematics (CSIAM)
Prof. Dr.Sven Leyffler
President of the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM)
Prof. Dr.Kenji Kajiwara
Officer at Large of (ICIAM), Japan
Prof. Dr.Tomáš Kozubek
Technical University of Ostrava, Czech Republic
Prof. Dr.Ekrem Savas
Uşak University, Türkiye
Prof. Dr.Yongqing Huang
Vice Chairman of CSIAM and Professor at Xiangfan University
Prof. Dr.Basile Guy Richard BOSSOTO
President of the African Mathematical Union
Prof. Dr.Bashir Ali
Chair of the Nigeria Mathematical Society (NMS)
Prof. Dr.Sibusiso Moyo
Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research, Innovation and Postgraduate Studies, Stellenbosch University, South Africa
Prof. Dr.Moses Azong Cho
Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Chief Researcher, South Africa
Prof. Dr.Manel Cruz
President of the EU-MATHS-IN, Portugal
Prof. Dr.Alessandra Micheletti
President of the European Consortium of Mathematics for Industry, Italy
Prof. Dr.Rajaa Cherkaoui
Vice President of the African Academy of Science, Northern region
Prof. Dr.George Kararach
Lead economist at the African Development Bank, Zimbabwe
Prof. Dr.Chris Nhlapo
Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa
Prof. Dr.Jaume Gine Mesa
Professor at University of Lleida, Spain
Dr. Rebecca Maserumule
Chief Director: Hydrogen and Energy, Department of Science and Technology, South Africa
Dr. Mary-Jane Bopape
Managing Director for the National Research Foundation’s South African Environmental Observation Network, South Africa
Dr. Motodi Maserumule
Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Group Executive for the CSIR Advanced Production and Security Division, South Africa
Lieutenant GeneralLawrence Mbatha
Chief of the South African Army, South Africa
Ms. Miranda Nyathi
Head of Information and Communication Technology, Transnet National Ports, South Africa
Mr.Wandile Nxele
Chief Executive Officer of TW Advisory International, South Africa
Mr.Nelson Muffuh
United Nations Resident Coordinator, South Africa
Prof. Dr.Malik Maaza
UNESCO Chair in Nanosciences and Nanotechnology, National Research Foundation- iThemba LABS, Cape Town, South Africa
H.e. Mr. Mike Okwudil
Minister (Trade & Investments) of Nigeria High Commission, South Africa
H.e. Mr. Anu’a-Gheyle S Azoh-Mbi
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Cameroon
H.e. Mr. Gjermund Saether
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Norway
H.e. Mr. A Nzapayeke
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Central Africa Republic
H.e. Mr. Sam Nwanja Tambe
Cultural Counsellor (diplomat), Cameroon High Commission, South Africa
Prof. Dr.Azwinndini Muronga
Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research Innovation and Internationalization Nelson Mandela University, South Africa
Dr. Thomas Hempfling
Editorial Director Mathematics Birkhäuser, Springer Nature, Switzerland AG
Mr.Shamim Ahmad
Executive Editor Sciences Books, Springer India
Dr. Tshepang Mosiea
Chief Director, Innovation for Inclusive Development, South Africa
Mr.Walter Tebogo Letsie
Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Higher Education
Mr.Mxolisi Abraham Dukwana
Free State Premier, South Africa
Mr.Phindiwe Mbhele
Director of Corporate Accounts (Permits) Home Affairs, South Africa
Mr.Sizwe Alhajra Zingitwa
National Policy and Research Coordinator for the ANC Youth League, South Africa
Mr.Zama Sigwebela
Chairperson: Economic Development, Sports and Recreation, Agriculture and Rural Development
Mr.Vezinhlanhla Simelane
Chairperson: South African Students Congress
