Tangka Julius Kewir

Biography:

Prof. Julius Kewir Tangka was appointed as the new Director of Infrastructure, Planning, and Development (DIPD) at the University of Dschang, as per Presidential Decree N° 2021/497 on August 31, 2021. An Associate Professor in Mechanical [Agricultural] Engineering, Prof. Tangka previously held the same position from 2008 to 2017. He replaces Prof. Ali Ahmed and has a wealth of experience, having served as DIPD at the University of Bamenda from 2017 to 2020. Prof. Tangka's extensive training includes stints at the Arava Institute for Environmental Studies in Israel, 2iE in Burkina Faso, and Gansu Natural Energy Research Institute in China. He holds certificates in renewable energy, biofuel implementation, and solar energy application. Before his current role, Prof. Tangka served as the Director for Development of Infrastructure, Planning, and Development at the University of Bamenda and previously held the position at the University of Dschang. He has also been a visiting lecturer and held consultancy positions with organizations such as SHUMAS Cameroon and KUDOC. With a strong educational background, he has supervised numerous master's dissertations and Ph.D. theses, earning national and international awards. Prof. Tangka, a member of various professional societies, has authored around thirty publications, including theses and conference papers. Born on February 4, 1965, in Kumbo, North-West Region, Prof. Tangka is married with five children. His appointment is expected to align with the collective dynamic spirit promoted by the University's head, Prof. Roger Tsafack Nanfosso, contributing to the institution's progress in infrastructure and development.