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AEEF 2026 African Engineering Education Forum
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The people behind AEEF 2026

More than 50 academics, engineers and professionals from Africa, Europe, Asia and the Americas guided the scientific programme and the organisation of the forum.

Prof. Magloire Ondoa
Under the patronage of

Prof. Magloire Ondoa

Rector of the University of Douala

Honorary Committee

5 members
  • Prof. Marcel Fouda Ndjodo Chairman — General Inspector of Academic Affairs, Ministry of Higher Education, Cameroon
  • Prof. Funso Falade President, African Engineering Education Association (AEEA), Nigeria
  • Prof. Marie-Joseph Nida-Ntamack Dean, Faculty of Science, University of Douala, Cameroon
  • Prof. Habil. Dr. Kolyang Vice-Rector, University of Maroua, Cameroon
  • Prof. Adolphe Ayissi Etémé Member of the Board of Directors, University of Yaoundé I, Cameroon

General Co-Chairs

3 members
  • Prof. Raymond Houé Ngouna Chairman — Tarbes University of Technology, France
  • Prof. Marie-Joseph Nida-Ntamack Dean, Faculty of Science, University of Douala, Cameroon
  • Prof. Justin Moskolaï Ngossaha Faculty of Science, University of Douala, Cameroon

Scientific Committee

10 members
  • Prof. Bernard Archimède Chairman — Vice-President in charge of Research, Tarbes University of Technology, France
  • Prof. Ruben Mouangue Director, National Advanced School of Engineering, University of Douala, Cameroon
  • Prof. Ado Adamou Abba Ari Director, Institute of Fine Arts and Innovation, University of Garoua, Cameroon
  • Prof. Paul Dayang Faculty of Science, University of Maroua, Cameroon
  • Prof. Jean Louis Fendji EGCIM, University of Ngaoundéré, Cameroon
  • Prof. Paulin Melatagia Faculty of Science, University of Yaoundé I, Cameroon
  • Prof. Hamidou Halidou Faculty of Science, University of Yaoundé I, Cameroon
  • Prof. Apollinaire Batouré Bamana UIT, University of Ngaoundéré, Cameroon
  • Prof. Norbert Tsopze Faculty of Science, University of Yaoundé I, Cameroon
  • Dr. Ezekiel Dangbe UIT, University of Ngaoundéré, Cameroon

Program Committee

5 members
  • Prof. Franklin Tchakounte Chairman — University of Ngaoundéré, Cameroon
  • Prof. Donatien Moulla Koulla University of Garoua, Cameroon
  • Prof. Roger Tagne Wafo University of Douala, Cameroon
  • Dr. Asside Christian Djedouboum University of Moundou, Chad
  • Dr. Maximilien Onana Ndzana University of Douala, Cameroon

International Advisory Board

20 members
  • Prof. Funso Falade Chairman — President, African Engineering Education Association (AEEA), University of Lagos, Nigeria
  • Engr. Refilwe Buthelezi President, Federation of African Engineering Organisations (FAEO)
  • Prof. Adagbonyin Obiaz President, African Engineering Deans Council (AEDC)
  • Prof. Hans Hoyer Secretary-General, IFEES; Executive Secretary, GEDC
  • Prof. Mohamed Essaaidi ENSIAS, Mohammed V University, Morocco
  • Prof. Driss Ouazar Hassan II Academy of Science and Technology, Morocco
  • Dr. Abdelilah Kadili President, Tamkine Foundation, Morocco
  • Prof. Alfred Ngowi Vice-President, AEEA — Southern Africa
  • Prof. Raymond Houé Ngouna Vice-President, AEEA — Central Africa
  • Prof. Aisa Jadi Vice-President, AEEA — North Africa
  • Prof. Henry Alinaitwe Vice-President, AEEA — East Africa
  • Prof. Efe Ikponmwosa Secretary-General, AEEA
  • Dr. Yashin Brijmohan Chairman, African Engineering Education Council (AEEC)
  • Prof. Wang Sunyu Director, Institute of Education, Tsinghua University, China
  • Dr. Jacqueline El-Sayed Executive Director, American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), USA
  • Prof. Yacob Astatke Morgan State University, USA
  • Prof. C. A. Bolu Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos, Nigeria
  • Engr. Martin Manuhwa Chair, WFEO Engineering Capacity Building Technical Standing Committee
  • Prof. Maria Larrondo Petrie Florida Atlantic University, USA
  • Dr. Esther Matemba Engineering Education Research Network, Tanzania

Local Organizing Committee

16 members
  • Prof. Samuel Bowong Chairman — Faculty of Science, University of Douala, Cameroon
  • Prof. Armand Tsimi Faculty of Science, University of Douala
  • Dr. Rodrigue Djeumen Faculty of Science, University of Douala
  • Dr. Yannick Malong National Advanced School of Engineering, University of Douala
  • Dr. Bertrand Mbama Engoulou Faculty of Science, University of Douala
  • Dr. Myriam Djoukwe Tapi Faculty of Science, University of Douala
  • Mr. Yves Jonathan Ndje Faculty of Science, University of Douala
  • Mr. Pierre Mobara Saint-Jérôme Catholic Institute of Engineering, Douala
  • Mr. Martial Tekinzang Saint-Jérôme Catholic Institute of Engineering, Douala
  • Mr. Kevin Fonkoua Tantang ESTLC, University of Ebolowa
  • Mr. Ali Ynsufu Faculty of Science, University of Douala
  • Ms. Léonce Thérèse Pidy Pidy Faculty of Science, University of Douala
  • Ms. Erika Leslie Kouamouo Faculty of Science, University of Douala
  • Mr. Bernard Maillard Kamga Faculty of Science, University of Douala
  • Mr. Adamou Mfopou Faculty of Science, University of Douala
  • Mr. Basile Ewane Ndema Faculty of Science, University of Douala

Thank you to every member

Their work made the sixth edition of the forum possible.

See the team photos