The 4th African Conference on Fundamental and Applied Physics (ACP2025)

from Sunday 14 September 2025 (14:00) to Saturday 20 September 2025 (17:50)


        : Sessions
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        : Breaks
14 Sept 2025
15 Sept 2025
16 Sept 2025
17 Sept 2025
18 Sept 2025
19 Sept 2025
20 Sept 2025
AM
09:00
Welcome addresses -Prof. Amou Apélété (Université de Lomé, Togo) (until 10:00)
09:00 Welcome address by the Minister of higher Education and Research  
09:15 Welcome address by the President Université de Lomé  
09:30 Welcome address by the President of Université de Kara  
09:45 Welcome address by the Dean of Faculty of Science, UL  
10:00 Opening Talk - Prof. M. Norbert Hounkonnou (University of Abomey-Calavi, Benin)  
10:45 --- Discussion ---
11:00 --- Break ---
11:30 Complexity Science in Africa: Connecting Fundamental Physics with Complex Systems Across Nature, Technology, and Society - Prof. Azwinndini Muronga (Nelson Mandela University)  
11:55
Condensed Matter & Materials Physics (until 12:30)
11:55 Overview talk in Materials Physics  
09:00
Light source applications (until 10:00)
09:00 Atomic & Molecular Physics, Biophysics  
09:30 DFT and Molecular Docking Analyses of the Effects of Solvent Polarity and Temperature on the Structural, Electronic, and Thermodynamic Properties of p-Coumaric Acid: Insights for Anti-Cancer Applications - Dr Umer Sherefedin (Adama Science and technology university)  
10:00
Nuclear Physics (until 10:30)
10:00 Probing Quantum Chromodynamics at the EIC, Africa's contribution - Essma Redouane Salah (University of M'sila Algeria)  
10:30 --- Break ---
11:00
Nuclear Physics (until 12:30)
11:00 Modelling High-Energy Heavy-Ion collisions - Isobel Kolbe (University of the Witwatersrand (ZA))  
11:30 Nuclear Physics 2  
12:00 Unraveling the properties of strongly interacting matter with the ALICE experiment at the LHC - Enrico Fragiacomo (Universita e INFN Trieste (IT))  
09:00
Medical Physics (until 10:30)
10:30 --- Break ---
11:00
Energies (until 12:30)
11:00 RENEWABLE ENERGIES AND RELATED APPLICATIONS - Prof. JOSEPH ASARE (University of Ghana)  
09:00
Asrtrophysics & Cosmology (until 10:30)
09:00 General astrophysics & cosmology  
09:30 Astrophysics  
10:00 Cosmology  
10:30 --- Break ---
11:00
Asrtrophysics & Cosmology (until 11:30)
11:00 Astrophysics & cosmology  
11:30
Quantum Computing (until 12:30)
11:30 Quantum computing 1  
11:55 Quantum computing 2  
09:00
Cross-cutting fields (until 10:30)
09:00 Compact, cost effective, advanced electron accelerators - Luigi Faillace  
09:30 Accelerating the African Renaissance with Particle Accelerators - Dr SIMON MULLINS (Botswana International University of Science and Technology)  
10:00 Tests of CPT and gravity on antihydrogen - The ALPHA experiment at CERN - Germano Bonomi (Universita di Brescia (IT))  
10:30 --- Break ---
11:00
Cross-cutting fields (until 12:00)
11:00 The HPC Ecosystems Project: Expanding High-Performance Computing Access, Fostering Collaboration, and Cultivating a Pan-African Scientific Computing Community - Bryan John Johnston (National Integrated Cyber Infrastructure System (ZA))  
11:30 Super-resolution imaging of transcription in living cells - Prof. Ibrahim Cissé (Department of Biological Physics, Max Planck Institute of Immunobiology and Epigenetics)  
09:00
Training workshop for high school teachers (until 12:30)
PM
14:00
Arrivals & Registrations (until 19:00)
14:00 Registrations  
17:00 Reception  
12:30 --- Lunch / Registration / Poster session ---
14:00
Condensed Matter & Materials Physics (until 15:00)
14:00 A NEW APPROACH TO THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION FOR BUILDING IN THE FACE OF THE ENERGY AND CLIMATE CRISES: PRINCIPLES AND APPLICATIONS IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA - Prof. Yawovi Nougbléga (University of Lome, Togo)  
14:30 Aluminum doped titanium dioxide as an electrode material for lithium-ion battery - Dipti Ranjan Sahu (Namibia University of Science and Technology)  
15:00
Light Sources (until 15:30)
15:00 Light Source 1  
15:30 --- Break ---
16:00
Light Sources (until 16:30)
16:00 Light Sources 2  
16:30
Societal engagements (until 18:30)
16:30 Physics Communication  
17:00 Physics Education  
17:30 Women in Physics  
18:00 Discussion  
12:30 --- Lunch ---
14:00
Particle Physics (until 14:30)
14:00 Advancing Dark-QCD searches: Model Development, Constraints, and Novel Anomaly Detection Technique - Deepak Kar (University of the Witwatersrand)  
14:30
Particle Physics (until 15:30)
14:30 Exploring Z' and right-handed neutrinos in the BLSM at the Large Hadron Collider - Prof. Shaaban Khalil Ibrahim (ENHEP Egyptian Network of High Energy Physics (EG))  
15:00 Validation of the LArSoft workflow for ProtoDUNE-VD: alpha particle analysis and implementation of analytical mode. - Fenompanirina Andrianala (Universite d'Antananarivo (MG))  
15:30 --- Break ---
16:00
Societal engagements (until 16:30)
16:00 Physics Without Frontiers in Africa  
16:30
Poster Room (until 17:00)
16:30 The Role of Neutrinos in Astrophysics and Cosmology - Bakhtiyar Iskakov (al-Farabi Kazakh National University)  
16:35 The Quality of the Luminosity Spectrum and Its Impact on Higgs Boson Mass at 380 GeV in CLIC - Mr Philippe Manjakasoa Randriantsoa (University of Antananarivo, Madagascar)  
16:40 Reweighting Leading-Order Events to Next-to-Leading Order Accuracy in MC@NLO Simulations - Saad El Farkh (University Ibn Tofaïl - Kénitra (MA))  
16:45 Efficiency Maximization in ED-XRF: A Monte Carlo Study of Palladium Target Energy and Filter Thickness in End-Window Tubes - MOHAMED ISLAM KHADIR (Department of Physics, LRPRIM Laboratory, University Of Batna 1)  
16:50 Automated Gamma-Ray Spectrometry Using Convolutional Neural Networks and Kolmogorov–Arnold Networks - Vuako Maluleke  
16:30
Poster Room (until 17:00)
16:30 AB INITIO INVESTIGATION OF ELECTRONIC AND OPTICAL PROPERTIES IN Sb/Bi CODOPED METHYLAMMONIUM LEAD BROMIDE - Mr David Machiri (Masinde Muliro University)  
16:35 Amorphous MoS2 from a Machine Learning Inter-atomic potential - Kossi Kety (ICTP-EAIFR and Université Gustave Eiffel)  
16:40 A Density Functional Theory study of hydrogen storage in Al2Ti4V6Cr3Fe High-Entropy alloy - Ashley Phala (University of Pretoria)  
16:45 Advancing Thin-Film Photovoltaics for Sustainable Energy Solutions in Africa. - Shally Jemutai  
16:30
Poster Room (until 17:00)
16:30 Structure growth in diffusive cosmology - Shambel Sahlu (Centre for Space Research, North-West University)  
16:35 Late time cosmology of the a Nonminimal derivative coupling : John-George model - ferdinand mavoa  
16:40 Spectal Energy Distribution (SED) Properties of Active and Non-Active Galaxies in the Green valley. - Delphine Nishimwe (Mbarara University of Science and Technology)  
16:45 Swampland Statistics for Black Holes - Dr Saad Eddine Baddis (Département de Physique, Equipe des Sciences de la matière et du rayonnement, ESMaR Faculté des Sciences, Université Mohammed V de Rabat, Rabat, Morocco)  
16:50 Structure of spacetime in presence of non-gravitational interaction and quarks confinement phenomena. - Abdellah Touati (University of Bouira)  
16:30
Poster Room (until 17:00)
16:30 Kaolin rock-based geopolymer and boron-carbide composite: A green binder for durable and high-strength nuclear radiation shielding concrete - Oyeleke Olarinoye (Department of Physics, Federal University of Technology, Minna)  
16:35 Magnon Bose-Einstein Condesate Spatial Stability and Spatio -temporal dynamics in Ferromagnetic film. - Ms Pristina Mayiva CHIEMOU KEMAYOU (Unité de Recherche de Matière Condensée, d' Electronique et de Traitement de Signal (URMACETS) Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, University of Dschang, Cameroon, P.O.Box: 67 Dschang-Cameroon)  
16:40 Performance evaluation of seasonal precipitation forecasting for June-September (JJAS) using NMME over West Africa - Dr Armand TCHINDA FEUDJIO (National Higher Polytechnic Institute (NAHPI), University of Bamenda)  
16:45 Title: IoT-Based Real-Time Air and Water Quality Monitoring for Smart Cities: A Case Study of Nairobi’s Industrial and Residential Zones - Carson Tormoi (N/A)  
16:50 ENHANCING CLIMATE RESILIENCE THROUGH THE SOLAR ENERGY INDUSTRY FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA - Benjamin Anabaraonye (UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA,NSUKKA, NIGERIA)  
16:30
Poster Room (until 17:00)
16:30 Evaluation of Secondary Neutron Production in Phantom Tissue Using MCNP5 Simulations for High-Energy Linear Accelerator Beams - Ms Fatima azairi (EPRA, Department of physics, Faculty of Sciences Semlalia)  
16:35 Assessment of Natural Radioactivity in Turkwel: Health Risks of Gold Mining in West Pokot County, Kenya - pkemoi elijah  
16:40 Kimberlite Activation, Radiological Assessment, and Diamond Damage for the MinPET Technology - Thendo Emmanuel Nemakhavhani (University of Johannebsurg)  
16:45 Comprehensive Dosimetric Analysis of Cone-Beam CT in radiotherapy: Evaluation of SSDE in Thorax and Pelvic Protocols with Optimization Recommendations - Soukaina Mefrah (University Mohamed V Faculty of science RABAT)  
16:50 Soil-to-rice transfer factors of naturally occurring radionuclides in the Afram Plains, Ghana, and their potential radiological risks - Eric Ofosu Asare  
17:00
Poster Room (until 17:30)
17:00 Corrected Thermodynamics of Nonlinear Magnetic-Charged Black Hole Surrounded by Perfect Fluid Dark Matter - Dr Ragil Ndongmo (University of Yaoundé I)  
17:05 Investigating The Photometric Variability of YSOs in Star Forming Region Sh2-86 - Ms Dorothy Museo (University of Nairobi, Kenya)  
17:10 Ghana’s Contribution to Planetary Defense through Pan-African Asteroid Search Campaign - Mr BINGUNMEH JUSTPA GUKUU (University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR), Sunyani, Ghana.)  
17:15 Promoting Citizen Science in Egypt through the Paradox Team and PACS e-Lab Partnership - Mohamed Elattar Aya Sabry (Paradox Team / Assiut University) Kareem Waleed (Paradox Team)  
17:20 Exoplanet Observation & Photometry: Contributing to the Orbital Refinement of Exoplanets Using EXOTIC program - Ms Nhi Dinh (Waterford Kamhlaba United World College of Southern Africa)  
17:00
Poster Room (until 17:30)
17:00 Developing a Circular Economy Model for End-of-Life Management of Solar PV Systems in Developing Countries - Kalamazoo Kitheka (ASP Member)  
17:05 First Principles Study of K2SbAu Zintl Phase Ternary Compound for Optoelectronic and Thermoelectric Applications - Dr Mwende Mbilo (Monolith Research Group, Department of Physics, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Nairobi, P.O. Box 30197 – 00100, Nairobi, Kenya)  
17:10 First-Principles study of superconductivity in LiFeAs: FM, AFM, and NM states via DFT and DFT+U techniques - Manza Kasiab (Adama Science and Technology University)  
17:15 Density functional theory study of cobalt sulfide as a counter electrode material for dye-sensitized solar cells - Dereje Gelanu Dadi  
17:20 Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) study of the interfacial parameters of [the ITO-Pt electrode] // [electrolytes (KI:EG:I2)], prepared with different KI:EG molar ratios and variable diiodine concentration. - Mr David Amenou (Université de Lomé)  
17:00
Poster Room (until 17:30)
17:00 Near Infrared Thermal Emitter Based On Nano Scale Grating Metamaterial For Thermo Photovoltaic Power Generation - Tesfaye Feyisa (Adama science and technology university)  
17:05 Measurement and Key Performance Indicators’ Real-Time Assessment of Radio Frequency Interference for Mobile Telecommunications in, Ogbomoso, Nigeria - Dr SHEU AKEEM LAWAL (EMMANUEL ALAYANDE UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION, OYO, OYO STATE, NIGERIA)  
17:10 Transparency and tunable slow-fast light in a hybrid cavity optomechanical system - Mr M'bark Amghar (Faculty of science Agadir, Ibnou Zohr University, Morocco.)  
17:15 Development of a Key Fibre Optic Component for the Affordable Multiple Aperture Spectroscopy Explorer Prototype (AMASE-P) - Ms Goratamang Ann Gaedie (North-West University/South African Astronomical Observatory)  
17:20 A Study Of The Isotope Effect In Superconductors With Emphasis On The Alpha Index - Mr Ronald Tafara Chapoloza (National University of Science and Technology-(NUST))  
17:00
Poster Room (until 17:30)
17:00 Simulation and analysis of high-performance HTL- SrZrS3 based perovskite solar cells: Comparative study - Najwa Chawki (Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed V University in Rabat,)  
17:05 Spiral magnetism and chiral superconductivity in a Kondo-Hubbard triangular lattice model - oumar ndiaye (Université Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar Sénégal - Département de Physique- Institut de Technologie Nucléaire Appliquée)  
17:10 Electronic collisions with molecular cations: species relevant in the edge of the fusion plasma and plasma facing material in the fusion devices. - Raju Ghosh (Sukumar Sengupta Mahavidyalaya)  
17:15 Quantum capacitance of molybdenum modified graphene for spintronic application: First principles calculations - Eric K. K. Abavare  
17:20 Enhancing phase sensitivity of SU(1,1) interferometer with superposition of even and odd coherent states - Abdelmajid El Maaroufi (Laboratoire: Physique des Matériaux et Subatomique (LPMS), Department of Physics, Faculty of Sciences, University Ibn Tofail, Kenitra, Morocco.)  
17:00
Poster Room (until 17:30)
17:00 Optical detection and Classification of Bacteria Images Obtained Optically Using RESNET Variants - Lizette Nange CHIA (University of Dschang, Cameroon)  
17:05 Utilizing Artificial Intelligence Techniques for Facial Detection - Mrs Guillène Martiale WANDJA (University of Yaoundé 1)  
17:10 Machine Learning-Driven Spectroscopic Analysis for Early Detection of Autoimmune Diseases - Sarra Ben Brik (Laboratory of Atomic and Molecular Spectroscopy & Applications, Faculty of Sciences, University of Tunis El Manar)  
17:15 Creating an AI for Tracking and Addressing Environmental Hazards on African- American communities - Shereena Thames  
17:20 EASy Exam: Artificial Intelligence for Pattern Recognition of Ultrasound Images - Shereena Thames  
17:30
Poster Room (until 18:00)
17:30 Nonextensive Black Hole Thermodynamics from Generalized Euclidean Path Integral and Wick’s Rotation - Prof. FAICAL BARZI (IBN ZOHR UNIVERSITY)  
17:35 Probing the Dead Cone using the Lund Jet Plane - Ofentse Octovia Matlhakola (University of the Witwatersrand (ZA))  
17:40 Muon vs electron Colliders for Charged Higgs Production in the 2HDM. - Mr Brahim Ait Ouazghour (LPHEA, Faculty of Science Semlalia, Cadi Ayyad University.)  
17:45 Optical Aspect of Cosmological Black Holes in Einstein-Maxwell-Dilaton Theory - Mohamed Amin RBAH (Mohammed V University)  
17:50 Non-collision background studies - Fatima Zahra Lahbabi (Universite Hassan II, Ain Chock (MA))  
17:30
Poster Room (until 18:00)
17:30 OPTIMIZING GLOBAL ENERGY CONSUMPTION AND PROMOTING SUSTAINABILITY THROUGH DATA DRIVEN INSIGHT - THOMAS OJONUGWA DANIEL (DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS, FACULTY OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES, ALEX EKWUEME FEDERAL UNIVERSITY NDUFU ALIKE)  
17:35 Nonlinear Polarization Waves in Thin-film Ferroelectric Materials: The Case of Barium Titanate (BaTiO3) - Jaurel Kagho Zanguim (University of Padova)  
17:40 Simulation and analysis of high-performance HTL- SrZrS3 based perovskite solar cells: Comparative study - Ms Najwa Chawki (Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed V University in Rabat,)  
17:45 Study of the electronic and optical properties of Ba3PCl3 antiperovskite using the DFT/GW-BSE approach - Ms Blessing Bamigbade (University of Ibadan)  
17:50 Mechanoluminescence Properties of Mn²⁺ Doped CaZnOS Phosphors - Manjot Grewal (UNIVERSITY OF DELHI)  
17:30
Poster Room (until 18:00)
17:30 THREE PHOTON THEORETICAL ANALYSIS OF THE NARROW LINE PROFILE FOR ENHANCED ABSORPTION SPECTROSCOPY OF 85Rb - Mr Enock Santeto (Multimedia university of Kenya)  
17:35 Systematics study of ground-state bands in rotating even-even nuclei to reveal triaxial deformation at ground state - NKONZO XULU  
17:40 Thermodynamic and physical properties of heavy fermion superconductors using optical and x- ray spectroscopy - Mr Godwin Posta Wabuyi (multimedia university of kenya) Dr Horace Kibe (Bomet university college)  
17:45 Shell model Investigation of the Energy Spectrum of 28Al - ABIR SELIM  
17:50 Theoretical Study of the Spectroscopic Properties of 25Mg - Prof. Mouna Bouhelal (LPAT, Echahid Cheikh Larbi Tebessi University)  
17:30
Poster Room (until 18:00)
17:30 Riemannian manifolds of two-mode Gaussian states evolving under parametric conversion and amplification processes - MOUAD AIT MASKOUR (LPMS, Faculté des Sciences, Université ibn Tofaı̈l, Kénitra, Morocco)  
17:35 Impact of Aspect Ratio on Nanofluid Flow and Heat Transfer in a Porous Cylindrical Annulus with Hot Zones - Youness Foukhari (Research laboratory in physics and sciences for engineering)  
17:40 Impact of Aspect Ratio on Nanofluid Flow and Heat Transfer in a Porous Cylindrical Annulus with Hot Zones - Youness Foukhari (Research laboratory in physics and sciences for engineering)  
17:45 Quantum teleportation - SEIDA CHAIBATA  
17:50 Theoretical investigation on the improvement of nanowire solar cells efficiency - Mr Uarongororua Vejorerako (Namibia University of Science and Technology)  
17:55 Enhancement of Convective Heat Transfer in a Triangular Enclosure Filled with Nanofluid: A Mesoscopic Lattice Boltzmann Simulation - Youness Ighris (Research Laboratory in Physics and Sciences for Engineers (LRPSI), Polydisciplinary Faculty, University of Sultan Moulay Slimane, Beni Mellal, Morocco)  
17:30
Poster Room (until 18:00)
17:30 Medical Physics Education Development in Nigeria: A SWOT Analysis - Basit Balogun (University of Ilorin)  
17:35 Nuclear Physics: Challenges and Opportunities in Education and Outreach - Bakhtiyar Iskakov (al-Farabi Kazakh National University)  
17:40 Rare Earth Elements as Fingerprints for Identifying Uranium Ore Concentrate (UOC): Implications for Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Safeguards - Dr Samuel Odumu Ogana John (Center for Applied Radiation Science and Technology (CARST), North-West University (NWU), Mafikeng Campus, South Africa.)  
17:45 YOUTH ENGAGEMENT IN THE  SOLAR ENERGY INDUSTRY FOR SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC GROWTH IN  NIGERIA - Benjamin Anabaraonye (UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA,NSUKKA, NIGERIA) Dr Evelyn Orji (University of Calabar,Nigeria)  
17:50 The Impact of Foundational Mathematics on Students’ Understanding of Physics: A Case Study of Monatan High School, Ibadan, Nigeria. - Mr Samuel Ugbor (University of Ibadan)  
17:55 Introducing hands-on Physics and Astronomy Projects for Space Lovers in Africa - Miracle Chibuzor Marcel (Pan-African citizen Science e-Lab)  
12:30 --- Break ---
14:00
Cross-cutting fields (until 14:30)
14:00 Status project of STAR: a Compton scattering X-ray source  
14:30
ACP2027 (until 15:00)
14:30 Preparation towards ACP2027 - Mr Benard Mulilo (University of Zambia)  
15:00
Light source applications (until 15:30)
15:00 Muon beams for seismology: predicting earthquakes via active sensing of tectonic faults  
15:30 --- Break ---
16:00
Fluid & plasma physics (until 16:30)
16:30
Contributed talks (until 18:07)
16:30 The ATLAS Inner Tracker Upgrade (ITk) - Mounia Laassiri (Brookhaven National Laboratory)  
16:55 Performance of the missing transverse momentum triggers for the ATLAS detector. - Imane Zahir (Universite Hassan II, Ain Chock (MA))  
17:10 The dark side of the photon, ongoing ATLAS search for a dark photon - Hannah Van Der Schyf (University of the Witwatersrand (ZA))  
17:25 The Future of Neutrino Astronomy: Prospects with Hyper-Kamiokande - Assia El Kaftaoui (The Scientific Program of ASP2021)  
17:40 Recent Progress of DarkSHINE R&D - Haidar Masud Alfanda (Tsung-Dao Lee Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University (CN))  
17:55 pQCD energy loss calculations in small systems. - Dario Van den Berg (University of the Witwatersrand)  
16:30
Contributed talks (until 18:00)
16:30 Deep Learning-Based Synthetic-CT Generation from MRI for Enhanced Precision in MRI-Only Radiotherapy Dose Planning - isaac kwesi acquah (Department of Medical Physics, University of Ghana, Legon, Accra, Ghana)  
16:45 Evaluation of secondary cancer risk after radiotherapy in high- and intermediate-risk prostate cancer patients - N'GUESSAN Kodjo Joel Fabrice (Centre International de Cancérologie de Lomé)  
17:00 Evaluation of Treatment Planning System (TPS) Accuracy in Brachytherapy Using Analytical Dose Calculation Methods - Ms Fatima AZAIRI (EPRA, Department of physics, Faculty of Sciences Semlalia)  
17:15 Machine Learning based-patient-specific quality assurance for VMAT treatment plans - Mr YOUSSEF ADIB (Mohammed V university)  
17:30 Predictive Modeling of Radiotherapy Complications in Breast Cancer: A Comparative Evaluation of Advanced Machine Learning Techniques - Enosakhare Okungbowa (University of Benin, Nigeria)  
16:30
Contributed talks (until 18:00)
16:30 Advancements in CuO-Based Photoelectrodes for Efficient Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting - Ms Salima BOUDRAHAM (Laboratory of Spectroscopy, Molecular Modeling, Materials, Nanomaterials, Water and Environment, CERNE2D, Mohammed V University, Faculty of Sciences, Rabat, Morocco)  
16:45 Design and Performance Evaluation of a Renewable Energy Microgrid for Rural Electrification: A Case Study of the Masia Development Center in Limpopo. - Mr Muronga Shandukani (UNIVEN)  
17:00 An Improved Solar Declination Angle Formula for Accurate Determination of the Sun’s Position for Optimum Orientation of Solar Photovoltaic Modules. - Mavyline Motari  
17:15 SIMULATION QUANTIQUE DE CELLULES SOLAIRES À COLORANT - Hennoc ADAWOSSO (CERME (Université de Lomé))  
17:30 STATISTICAL EVALUATION OF SOLAR INDICES USING PRINCIPAL COMPONENT ANALYSIS - Mr Obed Maniraguha (University Of Rwanda, College of Science and Technology)  
17:45 The vacancy-ordered halide double perovskite Cs2B1−xTixI6 (B = Zr, Hf) for photovoltaic and photocatalytic hydrogen production by splitting water applications: First-principal calculations - Boutaina AKENOUN  
19:30
Conference Dinner (until 22:30)
12:30 --- Lunch ---
13:50
Contributed talks (until 15:35)
13:50 The Linear Point cosmological standard ruler: tests and applications to the Euclid mission - Mx Alessandro Renzi (University of Padova and INFN)  
14:05 Shock Wave Formation and Propagation in High Energy Physics and Astrophysics: A Comparative Study of Heavy-Ion Collisions and Core-Collapse Supernovae - Ms Magdeline Mohlao Seabi (Nelson Mandela University)  
14:20 Sun-related energy, induced ring, auroral electrojet and magnetopause currents variability during solar cycles 23 and 24 - Issamaïl Ki (Nazi Boni University)  
14:35 Constraints on power law and exponential models in f(Q) gravity - DALALE MHAMDI (Laboratory of Physics of Matter and Radiations, Mohammed I University, BP 717, Oujda, Morocco.)  
14:50 Higher spin swampland conjecture for massive AdS3 gravity - Rajae Sammani  
15:05 Determination of stellar rotational velocities: Adopted methodology within the AMBRE Project - Fabrice Bado (University Joseph KI-ZERBO, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso)  
15:20 Searching for Radio Transients and Variable Sources in the NGC 1566 Field Using Data from the MHONGOOSE Large Survey Project. - tshilengo vhuthu (University of Venda)  
13:50
Contributed talks (until 15:20)
13:50 Modified 1D Quantum Walks for Improved Transport - Samar Ghemari  
14:05 Study of rigidity or jamming transition in the basal layer of stratified epithelia (skin epidermis) using 3D vertex models - Somiealo AZOTE epse HASSIKPEZI  
14:20 Unveiling Quantum Correlations and Coherence in Graphene for Scalable Qubit Architectures - Zakaria Bouafia (Hassan II University of Casablanca)  
14:35 Nouvelle densité d’énergie pour les élastomères : application à l’essai de traction-torsion de Rivlin-Saunders - Dr TALAKA Dya (CES de Kodek /Université de Maroua)  
13:50
Contributed talks (until 15:30)
13:50 Cross Section Measurements of Various Target Materials for High Energy Neutron Induced Reactions - Dr Zina Ndabeni (NRF-iThemba LABS)  
14:05 Modeling and calculation of reactivity feedback coefficients and neutron flux using Monte Carlo code OpenMC for SLOWPOKE-2 reactor - Mrs Afaf EL MTILI (Radiations and Nuclear Systems Group, FS, Abdelmalek Essaadi University, Tetouan, Morocco.)  
14:20 Study of CaMoO4(Er) detector’s model simulated by using MCNP-X code - Imane Mhiliss (Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Morocco)  
14:35 Study of Energy Deposition Using a Multi-Cell Model and Lithium Ions in BORON NEUTRON CAPTURE THERAPY - Khadija CHAREF (HASSAN II University)  
14:50 Bremsstrahlung photons and neutrons produced by Ag, Gd,Nb and W targets bombarded by a 20 MeV electron beam using FLUKA Monte Carlo simulation. - Ms SOUKAINA KABRANE (Université Cadi Ayyad)  
15:35 --- Break ---
16:00
Contributed talks (until 17:50)
16:00 Optimization of High Order Mode Effects in Accelerators based on Superconducting Cavities for Energy Recovery. - Dr Sanae SAMSAM (INFN Milano)  
16:25 Preliminary Investigation of the Mechanical Properties of Tissues Biopsies - Dr Kayode DADA (University of Johannesburg)  
16:50 Preliminary Findings on Monte Carlo-Based Optimization of Radiation Safety in X-ray Room at Kitui County Referral Hospital, Kenya - Muthama Matsitsi (South Eastern Kenya University)  
17:05 Action de la dérivée d'ordre fractionnaire sur les résonances non-linéaires et sur la dynamique chaotique d'un gyroscope. - Sèmédéton Olivier HOUNNAN  
17:20 Analysis of Flow Characteristics and Optimization of Fluid Flow Distribution in a Molten Salt Reactor Using CFD Simulation - Jalalludin Mukhtafi (Universitas Gadjah Mada)  
17:35 Numerical analysis of non-Newtonian EMHD blood flow through overlapping time-variant stenosis artery: Effect of hematocrit viscosity - Dr Issa El Glili (Laboratory of Research in Physics and Engineering Sciences (LRPSI), Polydisciplinary faculty, Sultan Moulay Slimane University, Beni Mellal, Morocco)  
16:00
Contributed talks (until 17:35)
16:00 Phase Evolution of ZnFe2O4 in ZnFe2O4-ZnO Nanocomposite Thin Films: Thickness-Dependent Structural and Antibacterial Applications - Fatma Ezzahra Dhif (Faculté des Sciences de Tunis)  
16:15 Metal-Assisted Microwave Treatment and Density Gradient centrifuge Separation for converting Coal Materials into Graphite - Adekunle Hammed Ojelabi (University of Wyoming)  
16:30 Uncovering the potential of BaHfS3 charge carriers in solar cell, thermoelectric and photocatalytic water splitting applications. - NOUHAILA EL HIDAOUI (LPHE- Modeling & Simulation, Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed V University)  
16:45 Experimental investigation on the pozzolanic activity of some calcinated clays from Togo - Gatien Konde  
17:00 Experimental investigation of thermoelectric cooler box using a passive temperature harmonization device - Lumiere ALLES (Université de Lomé)  
17:15 Équipements Énergivores, Inégalités d’Accès et Faible Intégration des Renouvelables : Radiographie des Usages Domestiques de l’Électricité à Lomé - Abdoul-Razak ALI-TAGBA (University of Lomé)  
16:00
Contributed talks (until 18:00)
16:00 First year physics: The most important course in your department. - Prof. Ryan Martin (Queen's University)  
16:25 Physics Masterclasses in Africa: Why they Matter - Kenneth William Cecire (University of Notre Dame (US))  
16:50 History and Evolution of High Througput / High Performance Computing Tutorials at the African School of Physics - Horst Severini (University of Oklahoma (US))  
17:15 Empowering physics education and research through open data from the CMS Experiment at the LHC - Thomas McCauley (University of Notre Dame (US))  
17:40 ATLAS Physics Highlights and Open Data - Dr Kate Shaw (University of Sussex (GB))  
12:00
Particle Physics (until 12:30)
12:00 ALICE 3: a next-generation heavy-ion experiment at the LHC - Andrea Alici (Universita e INFN, Bologna (IT))  
12:30 --- Lunch ---
14:00
Early Careers Advancement (until 15:30)
14:00 Earlier career advancement in physics - Laza Rakotondravohitra (Duke/University of Antananarivo)  
14:30 Panel discussion on early careers advancement - Esmeralda Yitamben Stacyann Nelson (sPHENIX) Laza Rakotondravohitra (Duke/University of Antananarivo) Ibrahima Bah (Johns Hopkins University)  
15:30 --- Break ---
16:00
Closing Ceremony (until 17:30)
12:30 --- Lunch ---
14:00
Training Session on LHC Open Data -Dr Kate Shaw (University of Sussex (GB)) (until 17:30)
14:00 Latest releases of ATLAS Open Data for Education and Research - Prof. Farid Ould-Saada (University of Oslo (NO))