Moi University’s student has bagged the Eni Award 2023.
Ms Elshaday Mulu Fetene, a postgraduate student of Moi University was feted with the Eni Award 2023 in Rome, Italy following her exceptional proposal on the production of Biohydrogen from fruit and vegetable waste.
She is from the Africa Centre of Excellence in Phytochemicals, Textile and Renewable Energy (ACEII PTRE) department.
The process is particularly abundant in Ethiopia where she hails from and involves the use of catalysts from low-cost natural and synthetic materials.
Fetene who also pursued a Master of Science Degree in Energy Studies at the institution, was recognized among researchers and scientists of the 15th edition of the Eni Awards, a prize established in 2007 that has become an international reference point for research in the fields of energy and environment across the globe.
She scooped the award in the Young Talents from Africa category.
ACEII PTRE Centre leader, Sir, Prof. Ambrose Kiprop congratulated her noting her outstanding performance in the field of energy studies.
“ACEII PTRE acknowledges the aim of the award as to promote radical breakthroughs in energy efficiency, renewables, decarbonisation and safeguarding of the environment, stimulating the work of new generations of researchers.
The award testifies to the importance that Eni places on talent, scientific research and innovation.
The Centre is even more proud that the award has come along with a three–year PhD scholarship for Fetene to study in any Italian University,” he said.
At the same time, Prof. Kiprop said that ACEII PTRE remains steadfast in its support for Ms Fetene’s scholarly endeavours.
By Vostine Ratemo
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