SMARTER MOBILITY AFRICAWorkshops & training at SMA summit

The SMA Summit offers two distinct workshop and training sessions, allowing you to customize your learning experience. Booked individually to focus on the areas that matter most to you.

UJ Workshop

Introduction to Green Transport. Presented by the University of Johannesburg (UJ)

About the workshop

Led by the University of Johannesburg, this workshop introduces professionals, researchers, and public officials to the national Green Transport Strategy and the wider role of low-carbon mobility in South Africa’s development. It explores climate-aligned transport policies, public health benefits, and sustainable energy solutions with technical, regulatory, and societal perspectives.

Part of the Smarter Mobility Africa (SMA) Summit 2025, the session supports cross-sector dialogue and capacity building through:

Expert-led presentations
Real-world project insights
Academic and student contributions

About the Facilitators: Prof. Omowunmi Mary Longe

Deputy Head of Department and Associate Professor
Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Science, UJ
Prof. Longe leads the Smart Power and Energy Systems Research Group at UJ and is a recognised thought leader in renewable energy, smart grids, electromobility, and intelligent power systems. With multiple leadership roles across IEEE and global engineering organisations, she brings both technical depth and international perspective to the discussion on sustainable transport. In 2024, she was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by UJ’s Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment.

About the Facilitators: Prof. Kristy Langerman

Director, Joint Research Centre for Smart Mobility and Climate Change
Department of Geography, Environmental Management and Energy Studies, UJ
A leading researcher in the intersection of transport, air quality, and energy use, Prof. Langerman has contributed to South African environmental policy for over two decades. She is the editor-in-chief of the Clean Air Journal and a former president of the National Association for Clean Air. Her work connects academic research with actionable environmental impact.

About the Facilitator: Meinrad Signer

Independent Consultant (Switzerland) With over 40 years in engine R&D and emissions regulation, Meinrad brings global insight into diesel and gas engine technologies, regulatory standards (including Euro VI), and fuel-emission policy. He has worked with global bodies including the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) and played a central role in advancing soot-free bus standards worldwide.

Training Objectives for University of Johannesburg (UJ)

This green transport workshop will:

Present the case for sustainable mobility across climate, health, and economic dimensions
Unpack South Africa’s transport emissions and policy context
Introduce clean energy technologies and mobility innovations
Bridge academic research with real-world applications
Highlight emerging youth talent and student-led innovations
Support collaboration among academia, government, and industry stakeholders

This workshop is designed to build awareness, encourage innovation, and highlight applied research in support of South Africa’s green mobility future.

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