Green hydrogen expertise boosted
Staff reporter
Windhoek
Namibia is making significant progress in the global battle for clean energy through the creation of green hydrogen, thanks to collaborations like the one between the University of Namibia (Unam) and the Federal Institute of Materials Research and Testing (BAM) in Germany.Five PhD scholarships have been given to Unam candidates as a result of collaboration between the two schools in support of academic growth.
In Germany, the students will acquire knowledge and experience in the area of green hydrogen. Andreas Sheuyange Namwoonde, Josua Junias, Nikanor Shikomba, Sam Shaanika, and Leo Reinhold are the five grant applicants.
Building towards a better future
The five scholarship candidates will spend three years studying and working at BAM as they complete their doctorates in a range of subjects that are crucial to the growth of the green hydrogen sector.
In a recent gathering at the main campus, Unam vice-chancellor Kenneth Matengu spoke to the PhD recipients and noted that advances in clean, renewable, and sustainable energy are increasing.
“It is for this reason that the University of Namibia, in response to the national call, has established the Namibia Green Hydrogen Research Institute (NGHRI) so that the government, private sector, and academia can together build an economy for a prosperous future for all Namibians and the globe at large,” stated Matengu.
Plowing back
He also took the opportunity to announce that Unam has appointed BAM’s vice-president, Thomas Bollinghaus, to be a special technical advisor on green hydrogen and an honorary professor in the school of sciences in welding engineering.
Zivayi Chiguvare, acting director of the NGHRI, Herbert Beck, ambassador of Germany to Namibia, and Marius Kudumo, director of corporate engagement and international relations of Unam, were also present at the occasion.
Bollinghaus said looking at the dynamics of these opportunities, the candidates have a bright future ahead of them – and upon returning with their crucial qualifications, they are set to become rare commodities themselves.
“This is a great project that needs bright minds, and I’m glad that we have chosen those great minds who are going to work and learn at BAM. Once you are finished you have to return as it is important to bring the knowledge and expertise back to Namibia and educate others,” said Bollinghaus.
Windhoek
Namibia is making significant progress in the global battle for clean energy through the creation of green hydrogen, thanks to collaborations like the one between the University of Namibia (Unam) and the Federal Institute of Materials Research and Testing (BAM) in Germany.Five PhD scholarships have been given to Unam candidates as a result of collaboration between the two schools in support of academic growth.
In Germany, the students will acquire knowledge and experience in the area of green hydrogen. Andreas Sheuyange Namwoonde, Josua Junias, Nikanor Shikomba, Sam Shaanika, and Leo Reinhold are the five grant applicants.
Building towards a better future
The five scholarship candidates will spend three years studying and working at BAM as they complete their doctorates in a range of subjects that are crucial to the growth of the green hydrogen sector.
In a recent gathering at the main campus, Unam vice-chancellor Kenneth Matengu spoke to the PhD recipients and noted that advances in clean, renewable, and sustainable energy are increasing.
“It is for this reason that the University of Namibia, in response to the national call, has established the Namibia Green Hydrogen Research Institute (NGHRI) so that the government, private sector, and academia can together build an economy for a prosperous future for all Namibians and the globe at large,” stated Matengu.
Plowing back
He also took the opportunity to announce that Unam has appointed BAM’s vice-president, Thomas Bollinghaus, to be a special technical advisor on green hydrogen and an honorary professor in the school of sciences in welding engineering.
Zivayi Chiguvare, acting director of the NGHRI, Herbert Beck, ambassador of Germany to Namibia, and Marius Kudumo, director of corporate engagement and international relations of Unam, were also present at the occasion.
Bollinghaus said looking at the dynamics of these opportunities, the candidates have a bright future ahead of them – and upon returning with their crucial qualifications, they are set to become rare commodities themselves.
“This is a great project that needs bright minds, and I’m glad that we have chosen those great minds who are going to work and learn at BAM. Once you are finished you have to return as it is important to bring the knowledge and expertise back to Namibia and educate others,” said Bollinghaus.
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