Dr Michael Kizito (Computer Science, Makerere University, Uganda)

• The study intends to carry out interviews to get the perceptions of students about mental health in tertiary institutions to inform the design of digital tools in promoting advocacy and how to seek for and provide help to those in need of relevant services. This project seeks to examine student perceptions of the notion of “mental health” using qualitative data collection techniques in public universities in Uganda.
• I am looking for a collaborator who is familiar with qualitative data collection as well as carrying out research in low resource settings.

Prof Tim Dye (Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Rochester, USA)

• The legal status of biospecimens integrally intersects with human rights (autonomy, privacy), society (beneficence, greater good), and research discovery. We are interested in exploring the implications of international human rights-related treaties (e.g., UN Charter, Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR, Universal Declaration), International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR, Political Covenant), International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR), Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (CERD), others) by analyzing these treaties, international judicial decisions, and other sources of international law surrounding rights, consent and control over one’s own biospecimens. We plan a partner meeting, comparative background analyses, and a foundational paper presenting an analysis and framework describing if/how sentinel international treaties and international law relates to human rights and control of one’s tissues.
• We are looking for legal analysts – specifically, collaborators with connections to law schools. Individuals with medical-legal backgrounds, interests in international law, and/or biomedical law expertise. Geographic representation from around the world.

Prof Hengkai Zhang (Physics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, China)

• The project aims to investigate the development of solar cells in various regions and analyze the policy support for these developments. Specifically, we will focus on the pollution issues associated with perovskite solar cells and explore potential solutions within the framework of future industrialization. Research Questions: 1. How are solar cells being developed and supported by policies in different regions? 2. What are the primary pollution concerns related to perovskite solar cells? 3. What solutions can be implemented to mitigate the environmental impact of perovskite solar cells in the context of large-scale industrialization? To address these questions, we will conduct a comprehensive review of the current state of solar cell development and policy support across various regions. This will involve: - Organizing conferences, meetings, and workshops to gather insights from WUN partners, industry experts, policymakers, and researchers. - Conducting surveys to collect data on the implementation and impact of policies supporting solar cell development. - Analyzing case studies of successful implementations and identifying best practices for mitigating pollution from perovskite solar cells.
• The project aims to bring together experts in chemistry, optics, environmental science, engineering, policy analysis, and economics to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities associated with solar cell development and policy support. The PI has expertise in perovskite optoelectronics and is looking for collaborators from across the world, particularly in countries/regions where solar energy has been highly invested and particularly those who have expertise in environmental science, policy analysis, and economics.