THE SECOND PAN AFRICAN UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE / 1-2 December 2025
THEME: AFRICA’S PATH TO SUSTAINABILITY: DRIVING CHANGE THROUGH KNOWLEDGE, POLICY, AND INNOVATION
About the conference
The Pan African University is organizing the second edition of its International Conference to promote advanced higher education and cutting-edge research in Africa.
This event aims to serve as a dynamic platform for knowledge exchange and cross-disciplinary collaboration. Building upon the success of the first edition hosted by PAULESI in Nigeria, this conference, now organized by PAUWES in collaboration with the University of Tlemcen, will bring together scholars, researchers, and innovators across Africa to present their work, share findings, and explore avenues for continental development.
The conference also highlights research outcomes funded by the African Union and showcases innovation across the four PAU institutes in alignment with the AU Agenda 2063.
Prof. Abdellatif Zerga, PAUWES Director
Thematic Areas for Abstract Submission
To accommodate the programs that are currently being offered across all PAU Institutes and to foster inter-disciplinary engagements among participants from various universities and research institutes, abstracts are invited under the following thematic areas:
- Water, Sanitation, and Climate Resilience
- Sustainable management of water resources.
- Water–Energy–Food–Ecosystems (WEFE) Nexus.
- Environmental adaptation and mitigation strategies.
- Blue Economy, Agriculture, and Food Security
- Sustainable aquaculture and coastal management.
- Innovative agri-food technologies.
- Trade and food security policies.
- Health and Biotechnology
- Innovations for sustainable development.
- Health systems and pandemic preparedness.
- Renewable Energy, Infrastructure, and Digital Transformation
- Energy efficiency and green hydrogen.
- Artificial intelligence and digital inclusion.
- Smart cities and entrepreneurial skills.
- Governance, Science Diplomacy, and International Cooperation
- Peace, migration, and inclusive governance.
- Empowerment of women and youth.
Call for papers
Committees
Honorary president:
Prof. Jean KO1ULIDIATI – Rector, Pan African University
Prof. Morad Megachou – Rector, Tlemcen University
President:
Prof. Abdelatif ZERGA – Director, PAUWES – Director, PAUWES
President of the organizing committee:
Dr. Abdelhafid SASSI, University of Tlemcen / PAUWES
Prof. Chakib SELADJI, University of Tlemcen / PAUWES
Prof. Tewfik BOUDJENENE, University Center of Maghnia / PAUWES
Prof. Sidi Mohamed CHABANE SARI, University of Tlemcen / PAUWES
Prof. Hamid BOUCHELKIA, University of Tlemcen / PAUWES
Dr. Abdellah BENYOUCEF, University of Tlemcen / PAUWES
Dr. Samir BRAIRI, University of Tlemcen / PAUWES
Mr. Mohammed MOHAMMEDI, PAUWES
Mrs. Imen MRED, PAUWES
Mr. Fouad HADJ AMARA, PAUWES
Mr. Abdessamad Mohammed FATMI, PAUWES
Mr. Malik BENDIMERAD, PAUWES
Mr. Hakim BEN YELLES, PAUWES
Mr. Abelhak ZERGUINI, PAUWES
Mr. Chieb RAHMOUNE, PAUWES
Ms. Meryem KHELIL, PAUWES
Ms. Rahima ARSLAN, PAUWES
Ms. Hayat BENYOUB, PAUWES
Mr. Nasreddine DJEZIRI, PAUWES
Mr. Bilal BENDAHMANE, PAUWES
Mrs. Wafaa BOUFATAH, PAUWES
Mr. Redouane SERHANE, University of Tlemcen
Mrs. Djazia, University of Tlemcen
Scientific committee:
Prof. Abdelhadi AMMARI, ENSH, Algeria
Prof. Cherifa ABDELBAKI, University of Tlemcen, Algeria
Prof. Chakib SELADJI, University of Tlemcen / PAUWES, Algeria
Prof. Abdeerrazak BOUANANI, University of Tlemcen, Algeria
Prof. Mered LAAREJ, Univeristy of Tlemcen, Algeria
Prof. Abdellah BENYOUCEF, University of Tlemcen / PAUWES, Algeria
Prof. Hamid BOUCHELKIA, University of Tlemcen / PAUWES, Algeria
Prof. Amal HASSAINE, University of Tlemcen / PAUWES, Algeria
Prof. Mohammed BENBOUZIANE, University of Tlemcen / PAUWES, Algeria
Prof. Tawfiq BOUDJNENE, University of Tlemcen / PAUWES, Algeria
Prof. Nabil Abdel Illah KORTI, University of Tlemcen, Algeria
Prof. Bounouar BENSAIM, Univeristy of Tlemcen, Algeria
Prof. Redouane BACHIR, Univeristy of Tlemcen, Algeria
Prof. Fethi OUHIB, Univeristy of Tlemcen, Algeria
Prof. Mourad ARIBI, University of Tlemcen , Algeria
Prof. Samir MALIKI, University of Brest, France
Prof. Olayinka Ohunakin , Covenance University, Nigeria
Prof. Celestin Defo, University of Ebolowa, Cameroon
Prof. Desalegn Y. Ayal, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia
Prof. Awoke Guadie , Arba Minch University, Ethiopia
Prof. Lotfi BAGHLI, Université de Lorraine, France
Prof. Chukwuemeka Jude Diji , Kampala International University , Uganda
Prof. Venkata Ramayya Ancha, Jimma University, Ethiopia
Prof. Nyakoe George, PAUSTI, Kenya
Prof. Losenge Turoop, PAUSTI, Kenya
Prof. Michael Oladunjoye, PAULESI, Nigeria
Prof Mobolaji Omobowale, University of Ibadan, Nigeria
Prof. Mimesse Me Fame Marie, PAUGHSS, Cameroon
Prof. Ze Minkande Jacqueline, Université Yaondé II, Cameroon
Prof. Andrew Ako Ako Jr., Institute of Geological and Mining Research, Cameroon
Prof. Yusuf Makarfi Isa, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
Prof. Amos T. Kabo-Bah , University of Energy and Natural Resources, Ghana
Dr. Samir BRAIRI, University of Tlemcen , Algeria
Dr. Sehouane Noureddine, UREMS - CDER, Algeria
Dr. Mohamed Saber Mohamed Sayed Ahmed, Disaster Prevention Research Institute, Japan
Dr. Khaldoon Mourad, C4SV, Sweden
Dr. Malika BOUALI, Énergies citie Algéria, Algeria
Dr. Erick Gankam TAMBO, UNU-EHS, Germany
Dr Rehema Ndenda, PAUSTI, Kenya
Dr. Adedapo Adediji, PAULESI, Nigeria
Dr. Nkafor Germaine Fusih, PAUGHSS, Cameroon
Keynote speakers:
Prof. Daphne Keilmann-Gondhalekar, Technical University of Munich, Germany
Dr. Erick Gankam TAMBO, UNU-EHS, Germany
Prof. MokraneTOUHAMI, University of South Africa, South Africa
Prof. Ruben Martin MOUANGUE, ENSPD, Cameroon
Dr. Siméon KENFACK, AfWASA,
Prof. William Herman ARREY, Université Protestante d’Afrique Centrale (UPAC), Canada
Registration and Submission
Authors are strongly advised to follow the below-mentioned guidelines:
- Submissions (Abstracts only) should be prepared in English, using Times New Roman with font size 12, and must not exceed one page (500 words). The text should cover the introduction, methodology, results, and conclusions/recommendations.
- Title of the paper should be in bold Times New Roman with font size 14 and centered to the page.
- Authors: Author #1: full name, institutional address, email addressAuthor #2: full name, institutional address, email addressAuthor #3: full name, institutional address, email addressAuthor #4: full name, institutional address, email address
- For multi-authored papers, the submitting author will be identified as the Corresponding Author unless otherwise indicated. Submission of such papers is on the basis that the corresponding author has the agreement of all authors for submission of the abstract.
- Keywords: A maximum of five keywords should be provided
Registration MUST precede all abstract submissions.
Kindly note that this conference is free of charge and available for individuals wishing to participate or attend both virtually and physically. Should a participant wish to attend physically, travel and accommodation expenses will not be covered by the conference.
Important dates
Abstract Submission Closes | 08th November, 2025 |
Abstract Acceptance Letter Responses | 15th November, 2025 |
Confrence date | 1st - 2nd December 2025 |
Venue
The hybrid event will be held at the University of Tlemcen, Algeria, from December 1 – 2, 2025. While in-person presentations are encouraged, there will be an option for virtual presentations for those unable to travel.
Program
To be announced soon
Contact us
Pan African University Institute of Water and Energy Sciences – PAUWESc/o Tlemcen University, B.P. 119 | Pôle Chetouane, Tlemcen 13000 – Algeria
Email: info@pauwes.dz
M: +213 43 41 04 35
F: +213 43 41 04 99