Chinedu Christian Ahia Author

Samuel Chukwujindu Nwokolo is a distinguished figure in the field of renewable energy and climate science activism. With a strong educational background, he holds a BSc. Physics (Renewable Energy), MSc. Physics (Atmospheric Physics/Meteorology), PhD Physics (Atmospheric Physics/Meteorology (In View)). His passion for sustainable solutions and his deep understanding of the environmental challenges we face today have propelled him to the forefront of the movement. Through his extensive research and practical experience, He has become an advocate for renewable energy adoption and an expert in climate science. His expertise lies not only in theoretical knowledge but also in hands-on implementation, making him a valuable asset in the pursuit of a greener future. His dedication to raising awareness about renewable energy's potential to combat climate change is evident through his numerous speaking engagements, publications, and active involvement in various environmental organizations. He has been actively involved in renewable energy and climate science research for nine years. Research covered aspects of Solar Energy, Smart Energy Systems, and Sustainable Development Studies (sustainable cities and resources, building integrated photovoltaics for sustainable architecture). He has published more than 62 research articles in many reputed journals, including Scopus Q1, SCI, and ABDC-A & B category. He is the author of three academic books and a reviewer for Talyor & Francis Journals of International Journal of Ambient Energy, International Journal of Green Energy, and other Scopus Q1, SCI, and ABDC-A & B category journals. He is a graduate student researcher at the Department of Physics at the University of Calabar in Nigeria, where He also instruct graduate students about research and development, renewable energy, and the science of climate change

Edson L. Meyer obtained his Ph.D. in physics from the University of Port Elizabeth in 2002. He is currently a full professor at the University of Fort Hare and the Director of the Fort Hare Institute of Technology. Professor Meyer has served as Head of the Department of Physics at the University of Fort Hare and as nonexecutive director on the boards of the South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI) and the Digitisation and Refurbishment Institute of South Africa (DRISA). He has published over 142 peer-reviewed articles, with over 6898 citations, an h-index of 36, and i10-index of 88 and has been actively involved in renewable energy research for 23 years. Research covered aspects of Solar Energy (solar cells, modules and systems), Bio Energy (biomass gasification, biogas digestion), Smart Energy Systems (electronic circuit design, energy efficiency, smart grids) and Sustainable Development Studies (sustainable cities and resources, building integrated photovoltaics for sustainable architecture). He has now established the SolarWatt Park on the Alice campus where essential research is conducted on various aspects of solar PV and thermal, dye sensitised solar cells, heat pumps with solar water heaters, grid-connected PV, biomass gasification and biogas digestion.

Chinedu Christian Ahia is a research fellow in photonics and materials characterization at the Fort Hare Institute of Technology, University of Fort Hare where he spearheads the operations and training on confocal Raman/atomic force microscope. He was conferred a Ph.D. in physics by Nelson Mandela University in 2018. His expertise includes growth, characterization and development of semiconductor materials, quantum dots, quantum wells, superlattices, and smart nanomaterials for optoelectronic device applications. He is a professional member of the South African Institute of Physics (SAIP) among many others and the author of several articles in reputable/accredited journals and book chapters.