Ethiopian researchers win Eni Award 2023

Addis Ababa, July 13, 2023 (FBC) – Eni, an Italian energy company has announced the names of the winning researchers and scientists of the fifteenth edition of the Eni Award.

The Award is a prize established in 2007 that has become an international reference point for research in the fields of energy and environment.

Under its Young Talents from Africa category, established in 2017 on the 10th anniversary of the Eni Award and dedicated to young talent from the African Continent, it awarded four prizes this year.

Accordingly, honorees are: Gloria Amo-Duodu, Durban University of Technology (South Africa), Elshaday Mulu Fetene, Moi University (Kenya), Tsion Ayalew Kebede, Addis Ababa University (Ethiopia) and Natnael Tilahun Sinshaw, Addis Ababa University (Ethiopia).

It is stated that the aim of the award is to promote radical breakthroughs in energy efficiency, renewables, decarburizations and safeguarding of the environment, stimulating the work of new generations of researchers.

The award testifies to the importance that Eni places on talent, scientific research and innovation, Eni has stated.

The winners are awarded a 3 year PhD scholarship to continue their research at an Italian University.