University’s partnership in Kenya graded outstanding by Innovate UK

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A research partnership in Kenya to innovate how sugarcane waste is transformed into a clean cooking fuel has been graded outstanding by Innovate UK.

Professor John Allport and Dr Gina Javanbakht of the University’s School of Computing and Engineering, worked on the drying technology over two years with Kibabii University and local company Carbon Footprint Ltd in western Kenya.

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Professor Allport, who is a Professor of Engineering, lead on the University’s Energy Integration Lab and member of the University’s Centre for Energy, Environment and Sustainable Engineering, commented: “It has been a real experience developing the relationship with the team in Kenya, with all partners learning a lot about each other and gaining invaluable experience from each other. The development of a local solution, using local expertise and capabilities in a contextual manner, has led to a significant step toward translating research outcomes into real-world impact, providing both economic and social benefits.”