From Weeds to Fuels! See How Local Waste is Powering Our Future. Research Today Seminar Series

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Did you know that invasive plants like Water Hyacinth can be turned into clean fuel? 🌿 → ⛽
Or that we can make powerful engine lubricants from castor oil? 🛢️
Join us for a fascinating seminar to discover how we can build a cleaner, greener economy by using what we already have! Our expert speaker, Dr. Venkata Ramayya Ancha, will show how local biomass is being transformed into renewable fuels, materials, and more.
In this seminar, you’ll learn about:
✅Fighting invasive species by turning them into biofuel.
✅Creating catalysts from eggshells & other waste.
✅Developing eco-friendly lubricants and greases.
✅The future of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) from plants!
Speaker : Prof. Dr. Venkata Ramayya Ancha, brings over 33 years of international research and teaching experience in sustainable energy.
Topic:Embracing Biorefineries for a Bio-based Circular Economy
Date & Time:31/10/2025 @ 3 PM local time
Location:JU head quarter /
Link for Online Attendance contact demelash.mengistu@ju.edu.et
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