CHEDDAR Postdocs Shine at the Lord Kelvin 200 Years Event

As part of the University of Glasgow’s celebrations for Lord Kelvin’s 200th anniversary, the event titled “Empowering Diverse Voices: Shaping Pathways for a Sustainable Future” brought together researchers and professionals from across disciplines. Sponsored by the IEEE Communications Society TC Innovation Fund, IEEE ComSoc UK & Ireland, IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society UK&I, and IEEE WICE, the event focused on pressing themes like net-zero initiatives and smart Sessions covered topics like smart cities, smart buildings, healthcare, space, energy management, Researchers showcased their work through dynamic poster presentations.

Congratulations to the Best Poster Winners:

1st Prize: Reyna Victoria Jaime Arellano (Edinburgh Napier University) – “Comparison of alternative sustainable materials for photovoltaic silicon production.”

2nd Prize: Vinamra Sharma (Amped Digital, University of Glasgow) – “TeraVerde: Accelerating the
Renewable Energy Transition.”

3rd Prize: Ogochukwu Ejike (University of the West of Scotland) – “Machine Learning-based Adaptive Rain Prediction for Tropical Climate to Mitigate the Impact of Climate Change.”

Networking Opportunities: The event fostered meaningful dialogue and collaboration, addressing some of the most pressing national challenges.

CHEDDAR’s Impact

The event underscored CHEDDAR’s dedication to advancing research and innovation in sustainability and technology. The contributions of CHEDDAR postdocs were pivotal in shaping the event and driving impactful discussions.