Prof Mmantsae Moche DIALE received her B.Sc. (education) in physics and mathematics from the University of the Northwest (Mafikeng), with a specialization in physics from Sefako Makgatho University. The master’s thesis entitled "A study of silicide formation using Ta markers" was supervised by Professor Craig Comrie of the University of Cape Town and Professor JW Mayer of Arizona State University (USA). The diploma was awarded with distinction, following a publication in Applied Physics Letters entitled "Cobalt self-diffusion during cobalt silicide formation", to MEDUNSA. The thesis entitled "Schottky barrier diode fabrication on n-GaN for ultraviolet detection" was awarded by the University of Pretoria after three publications, under the supervision of Professor Danie Auret. Post-doctoral studies with Prof Auret followed up on ZnO defect studies using DLTS and LDLTS, in collaboration with Prof Francis Ling of the University of Hong Kong. Current research in Diale’s laboratory focuses on the conversion of solar energy from materials development to appliance manufacturing.

Prof. Diouma KOBOR, an inventor, director of ANER, and professor at Assance Seck University of Ziguinchor (UASZ), is a materials scientist from Senegal who is dedicated to assisting his nation in developing innovative plans to cut emissions from fossil fuels. Thanks to a TWAS research project funded by Sida for the years 2022–2024, he is experimenting with new materials to create low-cost solar cells and promote affordable solar energy conversion technologies. Senegal is creating a long-term energy plan to use renewable energy sources and cut emissions from fossil fuels by 2030. Kobor has two worldwide patents from the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and one patent published under the African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI) for its creative creations.

Prof ULEF BLIESKE Expert in solar energy research and education, 12 years in the flat glass industry (Saint-Gobain Glass), Cooperation within the DKE 373 expert group (photovoltaic solar systems), member of Circular Transformation Lab Cologne, member of the Christian Teachers' Network in Cologne. In close coordination with Senegalese universities, he contributed to the development of the «Interuniversity Master in Renewable Energies (MIER)» course designed to be more practice-oriented and employable. At the same time, scientific exchanges were encouraged and joint research projects launched.

Prof Amadou S. H. MAIGA, is a professor at Saint-Louis' Gaston Berger University, Senegal. He earned a master's and doctorate in microelectronics from the University of Rennes 1. He has 30 years of experience in the field of applied sciences and technology as a teacher and researcher, first at the Faculty of Science (Abdou Moumouni University of Niamey, NIGER) and since 2004 at the Faculty of Applied Sciences and Technology, Gaston Berger University (SENEGAL).The main objective of his researches is to understand the behaviour of photovoltaic panels in Sahelian environments and to contribute to the definition of appropriate qualification standards. In recent years, he has conducted various studies on silicon solar cells to help improve their performance, which is dependent on phenomenological parameters that influence electrical parameters.