Arsene Tema Biwole is a cameroonian nuclear engineer and plasma physicist at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
Arsene Stephane Tema Biwole | |
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 Illustration of Arsene Tema Biwole. A tribute from the youth of the city of Douala. | |
| Born | 15 June 1992 |
| Nationality | Cameroonian |
| Alma mater | École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne Polytechnic University of Turin |
| Known for | Electron cyclotron emission in tokamaks |
| Awards | Knight of the order of merit of the Republic of Cameroon |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Plasma (physics) Nuclear fusion |
| Institutions | Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
| Thesis | Measuring the electron energy distribution in tokamak plasmas from polarised electron cyclotron emission |
| Doctoral advisor | Ambrogio Fasoli |
Biography
editEarly life an education
editArsene Tema Biwole was born on June 15, 1992, at the "Camp Bamoun" - built during German colonisation - in Bafoussam, western Cameroon.[1]
Premature and ill during his childhood, he and his brothers were raised by a single and modest mother.[2] Arsene studied Newtonian physics in science books at home without electricity, using the light of a lamp.[3]
He studied nuclear engineering at the Polytechnic School of Turin, becoming the only Cameroonian engaged in this course.[4]
In April 2017, with a grant from the United States Department of Energy, he continued his research for a Master's thesis in San Diego, California at General Atomics. Thus working in the Fusion Theory Group of this company.[5]
Scientific career
editIn 2017, Arsene Tema Biwole participated in the 59th Meeting of the American Physical Society Division of plasma physics with General atomics. Thus becoming the first Cameroonian in history to both join General Atomics and the Division of Plasma Physics of the American physical Society.[6]
He holds a Doctorate in Physics, obtained at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, titled as follows : "Measuring the electron energy distribution in tokamak plasmas from polarized electron cyclotron radiation".[7]
In June 2023, Arsene Tema Biwole joined the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), to work for the SPARC tokamak, operated by Commonwealth Fusion Systems in collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Plasma Science and Fusion Center (PSFC).[8]
Honors and distinctions
editArsene Tema Biwole was cited by Jeune Afrique in 2018, as one of the most promising African scientists.[9]
In 2020, Arsene Tema Biwole won the Youth Excellence Prize in Cameroon and is designated Ambassador of the Youth Connekt Cameroon project.[10]
During a popular poll carried out by the online information platform Afrik-inform, Arsene Tema Biwole was designated as the favorite Cameroonian personality in the diaspora for the year 2020.
From January to February 2021, he travelled through high schools and universities in Cameroon to promote science and encourage vocations among the youth.[11][12]
On February 10, 2021, Arsene Tema Biwole was cited by Paul Biya, President of the Republic of Cameroon, as a role model for the youth.[13]
In February 2021, Arsene Tema Biwole received, during a public address, congratulations and encouragement from Maurice Kamto for his ambitions and projects for Africa and Humanity,.[14][15]
Arsene Tema Biwole was the guest of "Actualités Hebdo", a weekly news program of CRTV on February 14, 2021. During the program, Arsene discussed the nuclear perspectives in Africa and the issue of electrification in Cameroon.[16]
In March 2023, Arsene Tema Biwole defended his Doctorate thesis in physics at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne.[17] Thesis which was unanimously proposed by the jury for the EPFL Doctoral program thesis prize.[17]
Honors
edit- EPFL Doctoral Program Thesis Distinction, 2023, Nominee.[17]
- Excellence in Africa Ambassador of the Federal Polytechnic School of Lausanne.[18][19]
- Knight of the Order of Cameroonian Merit by decree of August 31, 2021, signed by the President of the Republic of Cameroon.
- Banca Sella research award, 2016.[6]
- EDISU Piemonte super merit student prize, 2012.[6]
- Politecnico di Torino Distinguished academic achievement award, 2012.
Notes and references
edit- ^ "Arsène Tema Biwole: Physicien cinq étoiles". www.cameroon-tribune.cm. Retrieved 2018-11-16.
- ^ "From Cameroon to the APS". Retrieved 2018-11-16.
- ^ Webe, Webe Sao (2021-01-19). Tema Arsène Biwolé Tu Peux Réussir Comme Lui ! : Révélations : l'Extraordinaire Parcours Et Le Succès d'Un Surdoué Pourtant Né Pauvre Et Maladif (in French). Independently Published. p. 154. ISBN 979-8--59686629-2. Retrieved 2021-02-28.
- ^ "From Cameroon to the APS". www.aps.org. Retrieved 2023-06-25.
- ^ "Cameroun: Arsène Tema Biwole, le brillant physicien qui veut illuminer la terre | Africa Top Success". www.africatopsuccess.com (in French). Retrieved 2018-11-16.[permanent dead link]
- ^ a b c "Archivio Poliflash - Dal Camerun alla American Physical Society, passando per il Politecnico". archivio-poliflash.polito.it. Retrieved 2023-06-25.
- ^ Tema Biwole, Arsène Stéphane (2023). Measuring the electron energy distribution in tokamak plasmas from polarized electron cyclotron radiation. École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (Thèse) (Thesis). doi:10.5075/epfl-thesis-9882. Retrieved 2023-06-01.
- ^ NGONO, Danielle (2023-06-01). "Zoom sur Tema Biwolé, le camerounais qui vient d'intégrer le Massachusetts Institute of technology". Culturebene (in French). Retrieved 2023-06-02.
- ^ "Sciences et technologies : la fin des complexes en Afrique – Jeune Afrique". JeuneAfrique.com (in French). Retrieved 2022-01-02.
- ^ "Cameroon-Info.Net:: Cameroun – Motivation: Arsène Tema Biwolé, le jeune ingénieur camerounais de la General Atomics veut " susciter le rêve " chez les jeunes camerounais". www.cameroon-info.net (in French). Retrieved 2021-01-10.
- ^ MOKO, Paule Vinolia (2021-05-18). "Arsène Tema Biwole : des rêves à portée de main". AFFY (in French). Retrieved 2021-08-19.
- ^ "Cameroon-Info.Net:: Cameroun – Motivation: Arsène Tema Biwolé, le jeune ingénieur camerounais de la General Atomics veut " susciter le rêve " chez les jeunes camerounais". www.cameroon-info.net (in French). Retrieved 2021-03-03.
- ^ "Cameroon-Info.Net:: Cameroon: President Paul Biya's National Youth Day Message To Youths". www.cameroon-info.net (in French). Retrieved 2021-02-26.
- ^ "55e fête de la jeunesse: voici l'intégralité du discours de Maurice Kamto". CamerounWeb (in French). 2021-02-11. Retrieved 2021-10-26.
- ^ Radar, Par Philie (11 February 2021). "Message du professeur Maurice Kamto à l'occasion de la fête de la jeunesse du 11 février 2021". Philieradar (in French). Retrieved 2021-10-26.
- ^ Médiatude (2021-02-18). "Actualités Hebdo du 14 février 2021 - Invité Arsène Tema Biwole". Médiatude (in French). Retrieved 2021-03-03.
- ^ a b c "PhD Public Defense / Soutenance Publique de doctorat - Arsène Tema Biwolé, EPFL Swiss Plasma Center". YouTube (in French). 28 March 2023. Retrieved 2023-06-01.
- ^ Kerloch, Yann (2022-04-05). "Interview of Arsène Tema Biwole Excellence in Africa Ambassador, EPFL". Retrieved 2022-05-29.
- ^ "Portrait d'Arsène Tema Biwole, Ambassadeur Excellence in Africa, EPFL". 2022-04-05. Retrieved 2022-05-29.