Contents Exchange programme Algeria and Jordan
The exchange programme is aimed at students from the University of Jordan (UJ) in Amman, the Pan African University - Institute of Water and Energy Sciences (incl. Climate Change) (PAUWES) in Algeria and the Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH) and enables students to write a thesis (Bachelor's, project or Master's thesis) at one of the partner universities.
The student thesis should deal with the general topic of renewable energies. The aim is to take a closer look at national and international energy supply systems in the regions, identify challenges and develop solution strategies. The thesis should also focus on the topic of ("green") hydrogen or hydrogen derivatives. Topics such as the use of renewable energies for hydrogen production, the production processes themselves and hydrogen transport and storage can be considered.
Another option is to analyse the energy import and export problems and strategies of the respective countries. In addition to technical, economic, and ecological aspects, social and local impacts should also be considered in a comprehensive analysis. In principle, energy system modelling is possible and desirable.
Batna and Tlemcen, Algeria
The city of Tlemcen is located close to the Moroccan border and not far from the Mediterranean Sea. Originally founded as a Roman military base, individual Roman buildings can still be found alongside the otherwise typical Islamic architecture of the region.
In the north-east of the country, at an altitude of just under 1000 metres, lies the city of Batna, which is still very young at 180 years old. The city is bordered to the north by Belezma National Park, while to the east of Batna lies the archaeological site of Timgad, which has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1982.
The Institute of Water and Energy Science at the Pan African University is our newest partner institute. Together, we are conducting research in Tlemcen and Batna on the provision of renewable hydrogen.
Amman, Jordan
Jordan is located in the north-west of the Arabian Peninsula with access to the Dead Sea and the Red Sea. Some of you may even know the Wadi Rum desert (UNESCO natural and cultural heritage site) from the film The Martians. In addition to various nature reserves, such as Wadi Mujib or the Dana Biosphere Reserve, historical sites such as Petra (UNESCO World Heritage Site), built by the Nabataeans, or various Roman sites (Jerash, Umm Quais) can also be visited.
The University of Jordan (UJ), the largest and oldest university in Jordan (founded in 1962), is located in the capital Amman, which has a population of almost 2 million. The TUHH and the UJ have been cooperating for several years.
