Academic Advisory Council

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Andreas

MEMBER 01

Prof. Dr. Andreas Buchleitner

Full Professor of Theoretical Physics · Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, Germany

Diploma in experimental physics/quantum optics, LMU München (1989).
Docteur en physique (theoretical/atomic physics), École Normale Supérieure / Université Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris 6 (1993).
PostDoc, Max-Planck-Institut für Quantenoptik, Garching (1994–1998); EU Marie Curie Fellow, Queen’s University of Belfast (1997–1998).
Dr. rer. nat. habil., LMU München (1999). Minerva Research Fellow, Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot (1999/2000).
Research Group Leader, Max-Planck-Institut für Physik komplexer Systeme, Dresden (1999–2007).
Since 2007, Full Professor for Theoretical Physics, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg.

Theoretical Physics Quantum Optics Atomic Physics

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Assefa

MEMBER 02

Assoc. Prof. Woldegebriel Assefa Woldegerima

Associate Professor of Mathematics & Statistics · York University, Canada | Founding Director, DIMMS Lab

Emerging scholar in AI-integrated mathematical modeling, mathematical biology, and physics-informed neural networks for epidemiology.
Founding Director of the DIMMS Lab (Disease-Informed Modelling, Methods & Systems Lab) and Associate Director of LIAM at York University.
Research integrates differential equations with machine learning to model infectious disease dynamics, contributing to the theory of PINNs for epidemiological modelling.
Previously a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Pretoria.
PhD in Applied Mathematics, University of Buea (in collaboration with Lehigh University & AIMS Cameroon).
Proud AIMS Cameroon alumnus — master’s thesis on viscosity solutions for Hamilton-Jacobi PDEs.

Mathematical Biology AI / ML Epidemiology PINNs AIMS Alumni

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Dorothee

MEMBER 03

Prof. Dr. Dorothee Knees

Professor of Analysis · University of Kassel, Germany

PhD in Mathematics, University of Stuttgart, Germany (2005).
Research Fellow and Leader of a Junior Research Group at the Weierstrass Institute, Berlin (2005–2014).
Since 2014, Professor for Analysis, University of Kassel.
Research focuses on analysis of partial differential equations and calculus of variations for problems from materials science and continuum mechanics.

PDEs Calculus of Variations Materials Science Continuum Mechanics

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Pascal

MEMBER 04

Dr. Pascal Igri Moudi

Climate Scientist & Early Warning Systems Expert · CAPC-AC / ECCAS

PhD in Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences.
Expert in Early Warning Systems and Anticipatory Action at the Central African Climate Application and Prediction Centre (CAPC-AC), ECCAS.
Key contributor to the ECCAS Multi-Hazard Situation Room, regional coordination, and impact-based early warning systems aligned with UNDRR, WMO, and the African Union (AMHEWAS).
Expertise in numerical weather prediction (WRF), climate modeling, multi-hazard risk analysis, and geospatial/Earth observation data integration.
Collaborates with ECMWF, WMO, UNDRR, and the African Development Bank.
Currently pursuing an Executive MBA in Strategic Management.

Climate Science Early Warning Systems Disaster Risk NWP / WRF

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Paulin

MEMBER 05

Assoc. Prof. Paulin Melatagia Yonta

Associate Professor in Computer Science · University of Yaoundé I | Head, IDASCO Research Team

PhD, Associate Professor in Computer Science at the University of Yaoundé I.
Teaching and research expertise in machine learning, NLP, and data mining, particularly for African languages.
Head of the IDASCO (Artificial Intelligence and Data Sciences) research team; Scientific Secretary of the CRI; Director of the Central and East Africa centre of UMMISCO/IRD.
Member of executive committees of the African Society in Digital Sciences (ASDS) and the Cameroon Artificial Intelligence Society (CAIS).
AI and digital transformation consultant.

Machine Learning NLP · African Languages Data Science AI Research

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Isidore

MEMBER 06

Assoc. Prof. Isidore Bikoko

Associate Professor · Strategic Organizational Development & Innovation Ecosystems | Founder, Intellium Global Perspective Group

Work at the intersection of academic research, technological innovation, and strategic organizational development, advancing deeptech ecosystems in Francophone Africa.
Cameroon Ambassador to AfriLabs (520+ pan-African innovation hubs) since 2024; collaborates with ICESCO and COMSTECH.
Founder of Intellium Global Perspective Group.
Expert in the World Bank-funded Adaptive Social Safety Nets Project in Cameroon.
Experience with World Bank, UNDP, UNEP, IFAD, AUF, and African Business Heroes.

Innovation Ecosystems Deeptech Strategic Development AfriLabs Ambassador

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Alain Moïse

MEMBER 07

Prof. Alain Moïse Dikande

Professor & Head of Department of Physics · University of Buea, Cameroon

“Doctorat 3ième cycle” in Theoretical Physics, University of Yaoundé I (1993).
PhD in Computational Condensed Matter Physics, University of Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada (2004).
Alexander von Humboldt Stiftung alumni.
Professor and Head of the Department of Physics, University of Buea, Cameroon.
Member of the American Physical Society and the Optical Society of America (OPTICA).

Condensed Matter Physics Theoretical Physics Computational Physics Von Humboldt Fellow

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Bruno

MEMBER 08

Prof. Bruno Rubino

Full Professor of Applied Mathematics · University of L’Aquila, Italy | Vice-Rector for International Affairs

Full Professor at the University of L’Aquila since 2001.
Early research in non-strictly hyperbolic conservation laws applied to petroleum fluid dynamics; later expanded to hydrodynamic and drift-diffusion models for semiconductor charge transport.
Most recent research in computational seismology — analysis of 3D seismic wave propagation through the integration of High-Performance Computing (HPC) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) techniques.
Coordinator of Erasmus Mundus Joint Master programmes (MathMods & InterMaths), establishing multiple international double degrees.
Vice-Rector for International Affairs, University of L’Aquila since 2019.

Applied Mathematics Computational Seismology HPC & AI International Education

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Marco

MEMBER 09

Prof. Marco Merkli

University Research Professor of Mathematics · Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada

Diploma in theoretical physics, EPFL, Switzerland.
PhD in Mathematics, University of Toronto.
Postdoctoral fellowships at ETH Zurich, Centre de Recherches Mathématiques, McGill University, and the Fields Institute.
University Research Professor of Mathematics, Memorial University of Newfoundland.
Research in quantum theory: open quantum systems, effective evolution equations, Markovian and non-Markovian approximations, decoherence, and entanglement.
Has taught mathematical tools for quantum theory at AIMS Cameroon multiple times.

Quantum Theory Open Quantum Systems Decoherence AIMS Cameroon Lecturer

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Gideon

MEMBER 10

Prof. Gideon Akumah Ngwa

Professor of Applied Mathematical Modelling & Dean, Postgraduate School · University of Buea | Extraordinary Professor, University of Pretoria

BSc Pure & Applied Mathematics, University of Swansea (1989).
MSc and DPhil in Mathematical Biology, University of Oxford (1990, 1993).
Extraordinary Professor, University of Pretoria (2023).
Professor of Applied Mathematical Modelling and Dean of the Postgraduate School, University of Buea, since 2013.
Research in mathematical modelling of malaria, mosquito population dynamics, and indirectly transmitted diseases.
15+ publications in Journal of Theoretical Biology, Bulletin of Mathematical Biology, Mathematical Biosciences.
Expert reviewer for Cameroon’s Joint Recruitment & Promotions Board.

Mathematical Biology Malaria Modelling Epidemiology Oxford DPhil

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Mouhamadou

MEMBER 11

Dr. Mouhamadou Bamba Sylla

AIMS Network Research Chair in Climate Change Science · AIMS-RIC, Kigali, Rwanda

AIMS Network Research Chair in Climate Change Science at AIMS-RIC, Kigali.
Previously: Director of Research and Senior Scientist in Climate Modeling at WASCAL, Ouagadougou; postdoctoral fellowship at ICTP, Trieste; researcher and lecturer at Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles.
15+ years post-PhD; author of 100+ publications. Member of the WMO Scientific Advisory Panel and co-chair of WMO Regional Association 1’s Research & Capacity Building committee.
Co-leads WMO’s State of Climate in Africa reports. IPCC AR6 contributor; Lead Author for IPCC AR7 (due 2028/29).

Climate Modeling IPCC Lead Author WMO SAP AI for Climate

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Timoteo

MEMBER 12

Prof. Timoteo Carletti

Full Professor of Applied Mathematics · University of Namur, Belgium | Director, Department of Mathematics

Masters in Physics, University of Florence (1995); doctoral thesis in mathematics, IMCCE, Paris (2000).
Postdoctoral stays at Paris XI, IMPA (Rio de Janeiro), Scuola Normale Superiore Pisa, University of Padova.
Full Professor, University of Namur since 2011; Director, Department of Mathematics (2021–present).
Among the creators of the Namur Center for Complex Systems (2010).
President, FNRS Doctoral School on Non-linear Phenomena & Complex Systems (2011–2017).
Author of 150+ publications spanning complex networks, dynamical systems, Turing patterns, and synchronization.

Complex Systems Dynamical Systems Complex Networks Turing Patterns

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Ziad

MEMBER 13

Prof. Ziad Taib

Professor of Biostatistics · Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden

Research in stochastic models in biology and medicine: branching processes, population dynamics, epidemic modelling, and statistical methods for drug development.
Professor of Biostatistics, Chalmers University of Technology; Visiting Professor at UC Santa Barbara and University of Melbourne.
Worked part-time at AstraZeneca; founder of Atlasbiostat (biotech/pharma consultancy).
Chartered Statistician, Royal Statistical Society.
Former President, IBC-NBR and Swedish Society of Medical Statistics (FMS).

Biostatistics Stochastic Models Drug Development Epidemiology

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Diletta

MEMBER 14

Dr. Diletta Martinelli

Assistant Professor of Algebraic Geometry · University of Amsterdam, Netherlands

Algebraic geometer specialising in birational geometry and the minimal model program, focusing on connections to Bridgeland stability conditions.
PhD, Imperial College London (2016); postdoctoral positions at University of Edinburgh, Glasgow, and MSRI, Berkeley (2019).
Assistant Professor, University of Amsterdam since 2019.
Leading figure in research capacity building for the Global South: Vice Chair, Committee for Developing Countries, EMS; board member, LMS MARM programme; CIMPA Scientific Officer; coordinator, Italian Mathematical Union working group; Faculty of Science coordinator for Global South collaborations at UvA.

Algebraic Geometry Birational Geometry Minimal Model Program EMS · LMS · CIMPA Global South Research

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Prof. Mama

MEMBER 15

Prof. Dr. Mama Foupouagnigni

Centre President, AIMS Cameroon · Chief Academic Officer, AIMS Global Network · Full Professor, University of Yaoundé I

Master in Mathematical Physics and PhD in Mathematical Physics, Institut de Mathématiques et de Sciences Physiques, Porto-Novo, Bénin (1995, 1998).
Habilitation, University of Kassel, Germany (2006).
Full Professor, Advanced Teachers’ Training College, University of Yaoundé I since 2013.
Centre President, AIMS Cameroon, since 2016; Chief Academic Officer, AIMS Global Network, since 2020.
Research in orthogonal polynomials on non-uniform lattices and special functions.
Africa Representative, IMU Commission for Developing Countries (2015–2022). Alexander von Humboldt Ambassador Scientist for Cameroon (2008–2014). President, Cameroon Mathematical Union (2019–2024).
Supervised 8 PhDs and ~30 Master degrees. Led construction of AIMS Cameroon’s permanent Limbe facilities (5,490 m², completed December 2025).

Orthogonal Polynomials Mathematical Physics Special Functions Von Humboldt Fellow AIMS Centre President AIMS CAO

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Daniel

MEMBER 16

Dr. Daniel Duviol Tcheutia

Academic Director, AIMS Cameroon · Senior Lecturer, University of Yaoundé I

Bachelor in Mathematics, University of Dschang (2004). Master with thesis (DEA), University of Yaoundé I (2008).
PhD in Mathematics, University of Kassel, Germany (2014) — thesis on connection, linearization, and duplication coefficients of classical orthogonal polynomials; supervised by Prof. Wolfram Koepf and Prof. Mama Foupouagnigni.
Habilitation, University of Kassel (2019). Postdoctoral researcher, Institute of Mathematics, University of Kassel (2016–2019).
Senior Lecturer, University of Yaoundé I since 2020.
Academic Director, AIMS Cameroon, since June 2023.
Research in orthogonal polynomials, special functions, and computational mathematics.
Author of 18 publications in leading journals including the Ramanujan Journal, Journal of Symbolic Computation, and Applied Numerical Mathematics.

Orthogonal Polynomials Special Functions Computational Mathematics Computer Algebra AIMS Academic Director