Partners
Net-Zero Future project is directly contributing to increasing the extent and enhancing the quality and relevance of academic cooperation among five academic institutions from five countries, i.e., University of Cape Town (UCT–South Africa), Oslo Metropolitan University (OsloMet–Norway), Technical University of Darmstadt (TUD–Germany), Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK–India), and Iowa State University (ISU–the USA).
University of Cape Town
South Africa
The University of Cape Town is a public research university in Cape Town, South Africa. Established in 1829 as the South African College, it was granted full university status in 1918, making it the oldest university in South Africa and the oldest university in Sub-Saharan Africa in continuous operation.
Leader: Professor Hans Beushausen
Oslo Metropolitan University
Norway
Oslo Metropolitan University (OsloMet) is a state university in Oslo and Kjeller in Norway. OsloMet is Norway’s third-largest university. The institution aims to be a top source of research-based knowledge for welfare states domestically and internationally. OsloMet provides diverse career-oriented study programs and conducts high-impact research in close partnership with the private and public sectors.
Leader: Associate Professor Mahdi Kioumarsi
Iowa State University
The USA
Iowa State is the largest university in the State of Iowa by undergraduate enrollment. The university is home to the Ames Laboratory, one of ten national U.S.
Leader: Associate Professor Behrouz Shafei
Technical University of Darmstadt
Germany
The Technische Universität Darmstadt, commonly known as TU Darmstadt, is a research university in Darmstadt, Germany. It was founded in 1877 and received the right to award doctorates in 1899. In 1882, it was the first university in the world to set up a chair in electrical engineering.
Leader: Professor E.A.B. Koenders
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
India
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur is a public institute of technology located in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India. It was declared an Institute of National Importance by the Government of India under the Institutes of Technology Act. IIT Kanpur is ranked among the most prestigious academic institutions in India.
Leader: Professor Samit Ray Chaudhuri
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