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Joint ICTP-IAEA-FUNAAB Sub-Sahara Africa School on Applications of Monte Carlo and Molecular Dynamics Simulations in Radiation and Health Physics

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Postgraduate School Auditorium, FUNAAB
Description

The Physics Department of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria is organising a School, titled, ‘Joint ICTP-IAEA-FUNAAB Sub-Sahara Africa School on Applications of Monte Carlo and Molecular Dynamics Simulations in Radiation and Health Physics, to be held in Abeokuta, Nigeria, from 23rd to 28th June, 2024.

 

The Activity will be sponsored by Nigeria Society for Radiation Protection (NSRP) and IAEA-ICTP Office of External Activity. The School is intended for Fresh Postgraduate Students, Advanced Postgraduate Students and Young Scientists from Sub-Saharan Africa who are interested in Comprehensive Introductory Topics  and Hands-on  to the Monte Carlo and Molecular Dynamics Simulation Methods.  The School shall provide the needed theoretical background as well as practical knowledge.

 

The school will be in hybrid mode (in-person and virtual) a fee of 150 Euro (or Naira equivalent) per Participant will be charged to cover the entire Activity. However, participation of all foreign Participants will be covered by a grant from the IAEA-ICTP EAU, while participation of up to 30 Participants from Nigeria will be covered by grants from, NSRP and Department of Physics. There are 70 places available for the School.

 

Directors: Itunu C. Okeyode (Physics, FUNAAB, Nigeria), G.A. Adebayo (Physics, FUNAAB, Nigeria) and A. Hassanalli (ICTP, Trieste, Italy)

 

Organizers: Itunu C. Okeyode, A. O. Mustapha, P. O. Adebambo, G. Amolo (TU, Nairobi, Kenya), Winfred M. Mulwa (Egerton, Kenya)

FUNAAB_talk_2024_full_slides.pdf
ICTP_IAEA_UNAAB_MyLecture2.pdf
ICTP_IAEA_UNAAB_MyLecture3.pdf
ICTP_IAEA_UNAAB_MyLecture4.pdf
instructionsToInstallGate.pdf
KEBWARO-ICTP-FUNAAB PRESENTATION.pdf
Lecture_1_Oderinde.pdf
Lecture_2_Oderinde.pdf
Nigeria26062024 (2).pdf
nohcosmics26062024.pdf
RISK ASSESSMENT AND MONTE CARLO SIMULATION FINAL.pdf
UNAAB.rar
Contact: Itunu C. Okeyode and G. A. Adebayo
  • Sunday, 23 June
    • 1
      Arrival of Participants and Speakers
      Speaker: Prof. Akintunde Akangbe Okunade (Department of Physics and Engineering Physics, Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife Osun State Nigeria)
    • 2
      Arrival of Participants and Speakers
      Speaker: Dr Muyiwa Michael Orosun (Physics Department, Faculty of Physical Sciences, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria)
    • 3
      Arrival of Participants and Speakers
      Speaker: Prof. Sunday Jonah (Director, CERT, ABU, Zaria, Nigeria)
    • 4
      Arrival of Participants and Speakers
      Speaker: Dr Shiraz Ishahaku (Ghana Atomic Energy Commission, GAEC, Ghana)
    • 5
      Arrival of Participants and Speakers
      Speaker: Dr Oluwaseyi Oderinde (Purdue University, West Lafayette, United States of America)
  • Monday, 24 June
    • 6
      Registration of Participants and Speakers

      All in-person participants will Register and collect Activity Materials

      Speakers: Prof. Amidu O Mustapha, Prof. Itunu C. Okeyode, Dr Paul O. Adebambo
    • 7
      Opening Address by the Chief Host

      Opening and Welcome Address by the Vice Chancellor, FUNAAB

      Group Photograph

      Speaker: Prof. Olusola B Kehinde
    • 8
      Group Photograph

      Photograph with the Chief Host, Host and the Participants

    • 9
      Directors Speech
    • 10
      ---Talk (Prof. Giovanni Ciccotti)---

      How has Molecular Simulation 
contributed to the dream of 
Theoretical Physics ?

      https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giovanni_Ciccotti

      Speaker: Prof. Giovanni Ciccotti (Roma)
    • 14:00
      ---Lunch---
    • 11
      ---Talk (Dr. Ali Hassanali/Edward D Donkor)---

      A synopsis on Molecular Dynamics and Data Science approaches to studying water in different thermodynamic regimes

      Speaker: Dr Ali Hassanali/ Edward Danquah Donkor (ICTP/SISSA)
    • 12
      ---Talk(Dr. Oluwaseyi Oderinde)---

      Monte Carlo simulation in radiotherapy dosimetry

      Speaker: Dr Oluwaseyi Oderinde (Purdue University, USA)
    • 17:00
      ---Tea break---
    • 13
      ---Hands-on on Monte-Carlo ( Dr Muyiwa Micheal Orosun)---

      The Monte Carlo simulation Approach using Oracle Crystal Ball

      Speaker: Dr Muyiwa Micheal Orosun
    • 18:00
      ---Cocktail/Dinner---
  • Tuesday, 25 June
    • 14
      ---Talk on Monte-Carlo (Dr Shiraz Ishahaku)---

      Monte Carlo Simulation in Medical Imaging: Nuclear Medicine applications

      Speaker: Dr Shiraz Ishahaku (University of Ghana)
    • 15
      ---Talk on Monte-Carlo (Prof. Olatunde Oni)---

      Talk on general Monte Carlo, covering Tomographic Application

      Speaker: Prof. Olatunde Oni
    • 11:00
      ---Tea break---
    • 16
      ---Talk (Prof. Olatunde Oni)---

      Monte Carlo simulation using GATE and EGSnrc

      Speaker: Prof. Prof. Olatunde Oni
    • 17
      ---Talk (Dr Shiraz Ishahaku)---

      Monte Carlo Simulation in medical imaging: Diagnostic Radiology applications

      Speaker: Dr Shiraz Ishahaku (University of Ghana)
    • 13:00
      ---Lunch---
    • 18
      ---Talk(Dr. Oluwaseyi Oderinde)---

      Building a Robust Monte Carlo Simulation Platform in Developing Countries

      Speaker: Dr Oluwaseyi Oderinde (Purdue University, USA)
    • 19
      ---Talk (Dr Muyiwa Micheal Orosun)---

      Risk Assessment: The Monte Carlo simulation Approach

      Speaker: Dr Muyiwa Michael Orosun
    • 16:00
      ---Tea break---
    • 20
      ---Hands-on on Monte-Carlo ( Dr Muyiwa Micheal Orosun)---

      The Monte Carlo simulation Approach using Oracle Crystal Ball

      Speaker: Dr Muyiwa Micheal Orosun
    • 18:00
      ---Dinner---
  • Wednesday, 26 June
    • 21
      ---Talk (Prof. Giovanni Ciccotti)---

      Boltzmann’s Dream and Molecular Dynamics

      https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giovanni_Ciccotti

      Speaker: Prof. Giovanni Ciccotti (Roma)
    • 22
      ---Talk (Dr Muyiwa Micheal Orosun)---

      To be Updated

      Speaker: Dr Muyiwa Micheal Orosun
    • 11:00
      ---Tea break---
    • 23
      ---Talk on Molecular Dynamic (Dr. Edward D. Donkor)---

      A synopsis on Molecular Dynamics and Data Science approaches to studying water in different thermodynamic regimes

      Speaker: Dr Edward Danquah Donkor (SISSA)
    • 24
      ---Talk (Dr. Nadir O. Hashim)---

      The applications of the Monte Carlo technique to the following:
      - cosmic radiation, and
      - passage of ionizing radiation in matter.

      Speaker: Dr Nadir O. Hashim
    • 13:00
      ---Lunch---
    • 25
      ---Talk (Prof. Jeremiah Kebwaro)---

      MonteCarlo Simulation with MCNP

      Speaker: Prof. Jeremiah Kebwaro
    • 26
      ---Hands-on Monte-Carlo (Prof. Jeremiah Kebwaro)---
      Speaker: Prof. Jeremiah Kebwaro
    • 16:00
      ---Tea break---
    • 27
      ---Hands-on Monte-Carlo (Prof Akintunde Okunade)
      Speaker: Prof. Akintunde Akangbe Okunade
    • 18:00
      ---Dinner---
  • Thursday, 27 June
    • 28
      ---Hands-on (Prof. Olatunde Oni)---

      Fundamentals of MC simulation of radiation treatment modalities with GATE simulation package

      Speaker: Prof. Olatunde Oni
    • 11:00
      ---Tea break---
    • 29
      ---A Hands-on Session--
    • 13:00
      ---Lunch---
    • 30
      ---A Hands-on Session--
    • 16:00
      ---Tea break---
    • 31
      ---Hands-on (Dr. Shiraz Ishahaku)---

      Monte Carlo techniques in medical radiation and health physics practice

      Speaker: Dr Shiraz Ishahaku
    • 18:00
      ---Dinner---
  • Friday, 28 June
    • 32
      ---Group Work Projects(All Speakers)---

      Participants will be divided into groups and projects will be assigned to each group.

      Speakers: Prof. Akintunde Akangbe Okunade, Prof. Jeremiah Kebwaro, Dr Muyiwa Michael Orosun, Prof. Olatunde Oni, Dr Oluwaseyi Oderinde, Dr Shiraz Ishahaku
    • 11:00
      ---Tea break---
    • 33
      ---Presentations (Participants)---
    • 13:00
      ---Lunch/Jumat---
    • 34
      ---Visit to Olumo Rock/Ake Palace ---
    • 18:00
      ---Dinner---
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