Research programme
The masters programme has seven research theme's: Land and water management, Renewable energy resources, Mineral resources, Biodiversity, Sustainable agriculture, Sustainable forestry, Natural products.
The following projects related to SMNR are being conducted at AdeKUS of which some are also supported by VLIR-AdeKUS-IUC.
Master education and research programme on sustainable management of natural resources (technical)
Objective: To educate sufficient MSc students in Sustainable Management of Natural Resources (SMNR) at the Anton de Kom University of Suriname (AdeKUS) and to increase the academic standards of research in the technical fields of SMNR (renewable energy, mineral resources, land and water management) at AdeKUS, and to contribute to Sustainable Management of Natural Resources resulting in the further development of society
Project coordinator : Nurmohamed R. Ph.D. and Prof. A. Vervoort
Time frame : April 2008 - April 2012
Funding : VLIR
Master education and research programme on sustainable management of natural resources (bio)
Objective: To educate sufficient MSc students in Sustainable Management of Natural Resources (SMNR) at the Anton de Kom University of Suriname (AdeKUS) and to increase the academic standards of research in the technical fields of SMNR (biodiversity, sustainable agriculture, sustainable forestry, natural products) at AdeKUS, and to contribute to Sustainable Management of Natural Resources resulting in the further development of society
Project coordinator : Toelsie, J. Ph.D. and Prof. R. De Wulf.
Time frame : April 2008 - April 2012
Funding : VLIR
Development of a Suriname Water Resources Information System (SWRIS)
Objective: To promote human resource development (knowledge and techniques) on integrated water resources management (IWRM) in Suriname; to increase the awareness of fresh water resources systems in Suriname; to share water resources information in Suriname and outside Suriname (trough a website)
Project coordinator : Nurmohamed R. Ph.D
Time frame : Oct 2009 - Sept 2010
Funding : WWF, VLIR
Management of water resources in north-west Suriname under climate change conditions
Objective: To develop water resources management strategies 2050 for sufficient drinking water supply in urban and rural areas and sufficient irrigation water supply in the agriculture areas in district Nickerie (Suriname) by 2050: to estimate the quantity of surface water resources from rivers, swamps and other resources and the effects under climate change conditions by 2050 using field measurements and hydrological modeling and climate modeling techniques; to estimate the amount of groundwater resources and the effects under climate change conditions by 2050 using field measurements and hydrological modeling and climate modeling techniques; to analyze the quality of ground and surface water resources (salt content); to develop water resources management strategies
Project coordinator : Nurmohamed R. Ph.D
Time frame : Oct 2009 - Oct 2011
Funding : VLIR, IFS
Comprehensive Water Management Pilot Project
A case study- North West Suriname (phase 1)
Objective: Develop a holistic approach for a sustainable integrated water management in the MCP area. The project will be divided into two phases, phase one entails a feasibility study on technical and financial feasibility on application of remote sense devices to foster the present water management level, and elaborate on alternative approaches for maintenance of the canal. Specific objectives for phase 1: To enhance and promote wise use of the freshwater resources of the MCP area; Develop a project proposal for setting up an infrastructure for integrated water management site at MCP; To set up an infrastructure for field data collection, including data transfer and exchange; Develop protocol for environment friendly maintenance of MCP canal; Training technicians remote sensing, collecting and operation of instruments (devices) and processing of data.
Project coordinator : Prof. Dr. Naipal, S.
Development of modelling tools in decision support instruments for coastal zone management (CZM)
Objective: The development of a set of models which will help to understand the morphodynamic development of the Suriname Coast. Models need data. Therefore, data collection forms an important part of the project, involving both the collection of available data from third parties, as well as the collection of new data with new measurement equipment. Finally, all these data need to be processed, stored and managed. The third major part consists of the set-up of a data base for coastal zone data and information.
Project coordinator : Prof. Dr. Naipal, S.
Time frame : 1 Aug. 2005 - 31 Juli 2009
Feasibility study: Wind energy possibilities for electricity generation in Suriname
Objective: to collect wind speed data in a scientific correct way for developing wind energy in Suriname. This means that we are focusing at the introduction of methods of data collection of wind speed in Suriname at two different heights (20 and 30 m). The specific goals are:
- identify potential sites in Suriname in this case Galibi at the north-east side of Suriname, with existing possibilities to utilize wind energy for electricity generation.
- determine the roughness factor and wind class for that area in Suriname.
Project coordinator : C. Wijngaarde MSc and A. Kalpoe MSc.
Time frame : 2009-2010
Funding : VLIR, CARICOM
The Anton de Kom University of Suriname has the following research facilities:
Centrum voor Landbouwkundig Onderzoek in Suriname (CELOS)
Het Centrum voor Landbouwkundig Onderzoek in Suriname is een stichting, dat werd opgericht in 1967. Het Celos heeft tot doel het bevorderen van toegepast wetenschappelijk onderzoek in de agrarische- en bosbouw sector in Suriname en de regio. Naast zijn eigen onderzoek stelt het Celos zijn diensten en faciliteiten ter beschikking van onderzoeksactiviteiten van wetenschappers en studenten van de Universiteit met name die van de Agrarische Produktie. Gebieden waarin het Celos activiteiten ontplooit zijn: Houttechnologie, Geografische Informatie Systemen (GIS) en Remote Sensing technologie, Weefselkweek, Medicinale planten, Bosbouw, Bodemkunde en Visteelt en Aquacultuur.
Contact address:
Leysweg 14 P.O.Box 1914
Paramaribo
Tel: (597) 490789 of (597) 490128 of (597) 490889
Fax: (597) 498069
Email: celos@sr.net
Instituut voor Toegepaste Technologie (INTEC)
Het INTEC is het Instituut voor toegepast technologisch onderzoek en dienstverlening van de Anton de Kom Universiteit van Suriname en is nauw verbonden met de Faculteit der Technologische Wetenschappen. Het INTEC biedt multidisciplinaire kennis, brede ervaring en test faciliteiten voor toegepaste technologische ontwikkelingen en innovaties op technisch- en natuurtechnisch gebied. Door het multidisciplinaire karakter van de technologische ontwikkelingen in Suriname profileert het INTEC zich middels negen kennisclusters: Industrie en Automatisering; Duurzame Energie; Ruimte en Mobiliteit; Mineralen en Materialen; Primaire Sector; Omgeving en Samenleving; Natuur en Techniek; Technologie en Innovatie; en Kennismanagement en Kennisoverdracht.
Contact address:
Universiteitscomplex Leysweg
Gebouw 16 kamers 57 en 58
Tel.: (597) 465558 tst. 349 of 350
Fax: (597) 495005
Email: intec@uvs.edu
Nationale Zoölogische Collectie van Suriname (NZCS)
De hoofdtaak van de Nationale Zoölogische Collectie van Suriname is een referentiecollectie van de fauna van Suriname bijeen te brengen, te conserveren en beschikbaar te stellen voor onderzoek en educatie. De NZCS bestaat sinds 1982, maar is pas actief geworden met de aanstelling van een curator in 1987.
De NZCS bestaat uit drie afdelingen: Vertebraten, Invertebraten en Bibliotheek. Met de collecties die het NZCS op dit moment beheert is zij de grootste en best beheerde zoölogische collectie van de CARICOM en in de Guyana's. Hierom is zij genomineerd als de "Center of Excellence" voor dit gebied.
Contact address:
Universiteitscomplex, gebouw XVII, kamer 22 / 23
Tel: (597) 465558 tst. 333 of 494756
Fax: 494756
Email: nzcs@uvs.edu
Web: nzcs.uvs.edu
Centrum voor Milieu Onderzoek i.o. (CMO)
Dit instituut van de Universiteit van Suriname houdt zich bezig met onderzoek en dienstverlening op het gebied van milieu. Het CMO beheert ook een documentatie centrum Milieu.
Contact address:
Universiteitscomplex , gebouw XVII, kamer 21
Tel: (597) 465558 tst. 322 / 333
Fax: (597) 495005
Email: quik@sr.net, nzcs@uvs.edu
National Herbarium of Suriname
Universiteitscomplex , gebouw 17
Tel: (597) 465558/464151
Fax: (597) 495005
Email: bbs@uvs.edu
The following laboratories are operational:
Laboratory Infrastructuur
Universiteitscomplex , gebouw 16
Tel: (597) 465558 tst. 342
Fax: (597) 495005
Email: r.zeegelaar@uvs.edu
The Hydraulic Laboratory
Universiteitscomplex , gebouw 16
Tel: (597) 465558 tst. 341
Fax: (597) 495005
Email: s.naipal@uvs.edu
The Physics Laboratory
Universiteitscomplex , gebouw 17
Tel: (597) 465558
Fax: (597) 495005
Email: b.tan@uvs.edu
The Chemical Laboratory
Universiteitscomplex , gebouw 17
Tel: (597) 465558
Fax: (597) 495005
Email: r.zeegelaar@uvs.edu
The Mechanical Laboratory
Universiteitscomplex , gebouw 16
Tel: (597) 465558 tst. 348
Fax: (597) 495005
The Energy and Information Laboratory
Universiteitscomplex , gebouw 16
Tel: (597) 465558 tst. 370
Fax: (597) 495005
Email: a.kalpoe@uvs.edu
The Soil Laboratory
Universiteitscomplex , gebouw 7
Tel: (597) 465558
Fax: (597) 495005
Email: e.poetisie@uvs.edu
Research/Scientific provides of equipment:
Advanced Measurement and Controls Inc.: http://advmnc.com/Hydintro.htm
Aqua Vision: http://www.aquavision.nl/eng/index.php
Campbell Scientific Inc.: http://www.campbellsci.com/
Delta-T Devices: http://www.delta-t.co.uk/
Eijkelkamp Equipment: http://www.eijkelkamp.com/
ELE International: http://www.ele.com/usa/
Engineering and Science Links: http://www.lmnoeng.com/links.htm
Forestry: http://www.forestry-suppliers.com/
Globe equipment (list of companies): http://www.globe.gov/fsl/html/templ.cgi?inst_suppliers
Gilson company: http://www.globalgilson.com/
Groundwater equipment, hydrology, monitoring equipment, etc.: http://www.groundwater.com/html/equipment.html
Global water instrumentation: http://www.globalw.com/catalog.html#level
Hach: http://www.hach.com/
Hydrological/Water Management Products (list of companies):
http://catalogue.hydrometeoindustry.org/catalogue_files/Hydrology.htm
Hydrology Web - companies: http://etd.pnl.gov:2080/companies.html
Hydrological Services: http://www.rickly.com/HS/Hydrological_Services.htm
Myers Ass.: http://www.myerstest.com/soiltesting/fieldtesting.html
NORTEK BV: http://www.nortek-bv.nl/
Rickly hydrological company: http://www.scientificsales.com/
Scott Technical Instruments: http://www.scottech.net/Hydro.html
Seba hydrometry: http://www.seba-hydrometrie.de/
Soil Moisture Equipment Corporation: http://www.soilmoisture.com/
Sontek: http://www.sontek.com/index.php
Surveying equipment: http://www.alibaba.com/suppliers/surveying_equipment.html
Surtron: http://www.sutron.com/products/AllWaterLevel.htm
Schlumberger water services: http://www.swstechnology.com/
Stevens: http://www.stevenswater.com/about.aspx
Unique Scientific instruments: http://www.uniquetestech.com/contact.php
Wescor Inc.: http://www.wescor.com/environmental/
The following organizations in and abroad Suriname are active in SMNR research:
Local:
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FUND (R&D), Anton de Kom University of Suriname: board@uvs.edu
International:
Alexander von Humboldt Foundation:
www.humboldt-foundation.de/en/programme/index.htm
ACP-EU Water Facility - Europese Unie Suriname: www.euwi.net/
Phone: 597-499322, Email: mailto@delsur.cec.eu.int
ACP Secretariat: www.acp.int
Canada Fund for Local Initiatives - info Fondsen GIDS via www.nikos.sr.org of http://www.acdi-cida.gc.ca/CIDAWEB/acdicida.nsf/En/EMA-218132433-PLZ
CTA: http://knowledge.cta.int/en/Dossiers/CTA-and-S-T/Fellowships-grants
CBN Suriname: http://www.cbn-suriname.org/
Conservation International Suriname: http://www.ci-suriname.org/
COLEACP (Europe-Africa-Caribbean-Pacific Liaison Committee) + PIP (Pesticides Initiative Programme): http://www.coleacp.org/
Edulink fondsen: http://www.acp-edulink.eu/
EuropeAid: http://ec.europa.eu/comm/europeaid/index_en.htm
Fonds Ontwikkeling Binnenland FOB - info Ministerie van RO, Suriname
Global Environmental Facility Small Grants Programme (FEG/SGP/UNDP):
http://sgp.undp.org/web/countries/SUR/suriname.html
International Foundation for Science IFS: www.ifs.se
Inter American Bank (IDB):
http://www.iadb.org/countries/home.cfm?id_country=SU&language=English
Kleine Ambassade projecten (KAP) - info Nederlandse Ambassade Suriname
SciDev: http://www.scidev.net/en/grants/
Systems for Analysis, Research and Training START: www.start.org/index.html
TWAS: http://www.twas.org/
Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA): http://www.cta.int/
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO): www.unesco.org - info Ministerie van Onderwijs, Suriname.
World Wild Life Fund: http://www.wwfguianas.org/
Links => http://www.acp-edulink.eu/LINKS.html
MSc in SMNR office
Leysweg 86, POB 9212, Suriname | Building 16, Room 52
Phone: (597)465558 #2355, 2357 | Mob/App/SMS: 8500283
Email: msc-smnr@uvs.edu
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