German Oman Collaboration in Science and Technology

Transcription

1 German Oman Collaboration in Science and Technology Dr. Ludwig Stroink Head International Relations Helmholtz-Centre Potsdam GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences Berlin, 29 März 2017 Konferenz Klima im System Erde Berlin November 2009

2 The Helmholtz-Association

3 German Research Organisations Status 2015 Budget/ Billion Staff in FTE* Centres/ Institutes Helmholtz Association Use-inspired basic research in strategic programmes , Max Planck Society Pure basic research , Fraunhofer Society Industry-oriented research and development , Leibniz Association Long-term research topics , Source: GWK Monitoring Report 2015 Joint Initiative for Innovation and Research *Staff in working hours (full-time equivalent) for 2014

4 Helmholtz-Association Facts and Figures Kiel 18 research centres with ~ 300 institutes 38,237 staff scientists and engineers Münster Freiberg Dresden (excluding junior staff such as doctoral students) 7780 doctoral students Budget: 4.11 billion Ulm (status as of 2016) Helmholtz Centre Branch Helmholtz Institute Helmholtz Head Office 4

5 German Research Centre for Geosciences GFZ

6 As a member of the Helmholtz Association, the GFZ is the National Research Centre for Geosciences in Germany Foundation under public law Founded in 1992 About 1300 employees (March 2017) Annual Budget (2016): 95 million ( 33 million thrid-party funding) 6

7 Research Fields of GFZ Georesources Modular Earth Science Infrastructure (MESI ) Planet Earth Monitoring Natural Disasters & Risk Reduction Strategies Continental Dynamics Earth Surface and Climate Dynamics

8 Bilateral cooperation in Science Facts and Figures (from DAAD: Sachstand Oman 2016)

9 Students from Oman studying abroad: (Data from 2013) Most attractive target countries: 1: UAE; 2: UK; 3: USA; 22: D Students from Oman in Germany: 119 DAAD funding: 336 (288 scientists from Oman; 48 from Germany) Omanische Studierende in Deutschland, Fächeraufteilung DAAD-Geförderte Oman, Deutsche Ausländer Insgesamt

10 Collaboration Helmholtz-Association and The Research Council, TRC

11 Summer 2012: Visit of Prof. Mlynek, former president of the Helmholtz Association, in Muscat, Oman October 2012: Visit of TRC International Advisory Board in Berlin/Potsdam Signing a Letter of Intent (LoI) between TRC and the Helmholtz Association to collaborate in planning and realization of IATI May 2013 Consulting contract between TRC and the Helmholtz centres GFZ, GEOMAR, and UFZ; June Preparation of the institute strategy and management March 2014 structure March 2014: Presentation The Oman Institute for Advanced Technology Integration IATI Strategy and Recommendations to TRC International Advisory Board, IAB; Approval by IAB June 2015: Signing of IATI Pilot Projects Nov 2015: Start of pilot projects 11

12 Mandate of the Institute Fostering the value chain IATI as an independent, honest and impartial broker, who orchestrates research and innovation (R&I) in Oman and captures value for the Omani economy to a maximum extent. International Industry International Scientific partners IATI Oman universities situated in a strategic place on the boundaries of Ministries, TRC, the business sector and the university sector. Oman Industry Ministries/TRC NGOs as a new and shared opportunity to collectively advance national interests.

13 The unique selling point - Why a new Institute IATI is special and different: It.. brings together all actors of the knowledge triangle offers an innovative approach to integrate education and applied research interface with the industrial and entrepreneurial ecosystem bridge research across interdisciplinary boundaries will be connected to global innovation and industry networks

14 Three bilateral pilot projects as nucleus of IATI Establishment of a Research, Demonstration and Training Facility for Decentralized Wastewater and Sludge Management in Oman (UFZ) Submarine Groundwater Discharge: Adaptation of an autonomous aquatic vehicle for robotic measurements, sampling and monitoring (GEOMAR) Continuous hybrid cooling using geothermal and solar heat sources and underground storage systems (GFZ)

15 GeoSolCool Oman-Project Worldwide unique concept for a continuously operating cooling system based on renewable energy sources Goal: Pilot plant for continuous hybrid cooling using geothermal and solar heat sources in combination with underground storage systems Kick-Off-Meeting: in Muscat with representatives from science and industry 15

16 Kick off meeting in Muscat, November 2015

17 A worldwide unique concept for a continuously operating cooling system based on renewables The project covers the whole development chain from reservoir identification to the technical use A demonstrator of continuous hybrid cooling will be installed at one IATI/TRC building The challenge is to investigate, to develop, and to establish a combined system of geothermal, solar heat and underground storage. 17

18 German-Oman Cooperation on Sustainable Energy Concepts under the auspices of the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany Muscat Date: 17 th /18 th May 2017 Venue: German Embassy Muscat (1 st day) Hormuz Grand Hotel (2 nd day) Overall goal: Based on Best-Practice Examples from current research projects, the event intends to inform on training and research opportunities in Germany with a special focus on the Berlin/Potsdam area. Target groups: Stakeholders from academia, industry, and Government; Students (PhD/MSc) with interest to study in Germany, young talents who want to experience a new environment work in Germany as Postdoc.

19 Thank you for Your Kind Attention