MSSEESA - Materials Science and Solar Energy Network for Eastern and Southern Africa

The network consists of five universities in four countries:

• Kenya
• Tanzania
• Uganda
• Zambia

The ISP supported groups at University of Nairobi and University of Eldoret, Kenya, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Makerere University, Uganda and University of Zambia are members of the network.

The coordinating office rotates between the network members and is currently located at University of Nairobi, Kenya headed by Professor Bernard Aduda. There is a steering committee consisting of eight staff members from the five participating universities.

MSSEESA (msseesa.org) has received support from ISP since 2009. Before 2009, the network received ISP support as part of the TAN:01/2 activity at University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Objectives

The network aims to:

• Assist network members to build and sustain a critical mass of credible scientists through postgraduate training and research in areas of materials science and solar energy.
• Implement cost effective utilization of available resources in the sub-region.
• Promote and facilitate dissemination and exchange of information.