Dr. Gace Athanase Dalson, Flow Measurement, Best Researcher Award
Doctorate at University of Rwanda, Rwanda
Summary:
Dr. Gace Athanase Dalson is a distinguished academic and researcher with extensive experience in mechanical engineering, focusing on fluid mechanics and sustainable energy systems. He serves as the Training and Research Coordinator at the African Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Cooling and Cold-Chain and as a Senior Lecturer at the University of Rwanda. Dr. Dalson has a robust background in both academia and industry, having worked on various research projects and grants. His dedication to teaching and mentoring has guided numerous students at different academic levels. He continues to contribute significantly to the field of sustainable cooling technologies and mechanical engineering through his research and professional endeavors.
Professional Profile:
👩🎓Education:
Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (Fluid Mechanics): National University of Singapore, Singapore (2014-2018)
Thesis: CFD and Experimental Measurement on gas-liquid two-phase flow
Bachelor’s degree with honors in Physics: National University of Rwanda, Butare, Rwanda (2008-2012)
🏢 Professional Experience:
Dr. Gace Athanase Dalson has an extensive and diverse professional background in academia and research. Since May 2023, he has been serving as the Training and Research Coordinator at the African Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Cooling and Cold-Chain (ACES), where he leads academic program development, upholds academic standards, supports research, engages in teaching, prepares reports, conducts curriculum reviews, and performs impact assessments. Concurrently, he is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Rwanda, teaching and leading modules on Research Methodology, Project Management, Computational Fluid Mechanics, Systems Design, Heat and Mass Transfer, HVAC, and Measurement and Instrumentation.
From May 2021 to 2022, Dr. Dalson held the position of Deputy Dean at the School of Engineering at the University of Rwanda, where he coordinated teaching and learning, research grant writing, and community outreach. Between January 2018 and 2022, he served as a Lecturer at the same university, teaching and leading various engineering subjects. During a brief period from August to October 2018, he acted as the Ag. Coordinator of Master Programs at the Center of Excellence in Energy for Sustainable Development (ACEESD), where he reviewed and evaluated educational performance, coordinated academic program assessment and development, and liaised with professional associations and accrediting agencies.
Dr. Dalson’s earlier experience includes a role as a Research Engineer at the National Metrology Center in Singapore from January 2014 to January 2015, where he designed and assessed Coriolis Flowmeters, tested flow measurement technology, performed calibration, and collaborated on standards for procedures and components. Prior to this, he was a Tutorial Assistant at the University of Rwanda from September 2013 to January 2014, assisting in teaching modules related to Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer, HVAC, and Measurement and Instrumentation.
Grants
2021-2022: Principal Investigator for the E-tractor Development Project: WP15 Solar and Plant Information (Euro 190,207.88)
2019-2020: Researcher for the Global Challenges Research Fund project on Cooling for Life in Sub-Saharan Africa (£50K)
2016-2018: Research Engineer for the Characterization of Coriolis Meters for Delivery of Bunker Fuel Oil (SGD 540,000)
Research Interests
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
Heat and Mass Transfer
Renewable Energy Systems
Sustainable Cooling Technologies
Mechanical Design and Systems Engineering