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Today, let's meet Honest Hope Mudenge, a student at The Clean Cooling Academy who is on the Trainer the Trainer programme.

Hope is currently taking The Train the Trainer Course with the Clean Cooling Academy on the ACES Rubirizi Campus

Hope is learning about how cold-chains help throughout the process from "Farm to fork" in agriculture, along with gaining knowledge on how cold-chains are vital within the health system. 

Engaging in hands on demonstrations, learning how to use refrigeration equipment, gaining knowledge about post-harvest refrigeration and working with other students in the classroom, Hope has already covered a vast array of topics and developed her understanding of cold-chain, clean cooling and renewable energy. She is excited to continue in the programme.

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Dr. Athanase Dalson Gace

Academic Head
Africa Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Cooling and Cold Chain (ACES)

Gace Athanase Dalson, a dedicated scholar, holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering in Applied Fluid Mechanics from the National University of Singapore, 2018. He earned his Bachelor's degree with honors in Physics from the National University of Rwanda in 2012.

Gace is currently an Academic Head at the African Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Cooling and Cold-Chain (ACES), coordinating strategies and overseeing academic programs. He contributes significantly to ACES' mission of advancing sustainable cold chain technologies.
Gace has published several papers in prestigious journals and conferences and led as Principal Investigator transformative projects like the Solar-Powered E-tractor Development initiative. His research portfolio spans diverse areas, from applied metrology, refrigeration, cold chain, and solar energy systems, and their application for social and economic growth.

He is a reviewer for prestigious journals, including Flow Measurement Instrumentation, Measurement Science and Technology published by Elsevier, the Jordan Journal of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, and the Journal of Advanced Thermal Science Research.

We look forward to welcoming you to one of our Clean Cooling Academy Courses. But don't forget we offer online, hybrid and fully in-person courses on our campus. There is something for everyone interested in Clean Cooling and cold-chain sustainability!

Headline course

We are proud to offer our first 10 day course in Refrigeration. Join us for a comprehensive introduction to both the theoretical principles and hands-on skills:

Refrigeration Technicians Course
18th August to 23rd September (Non-consecutive weeks)

Featured Training Courses

Applications are open for the following new courses at CCN:

Foundation in Cold-Chain
4th August 2025, HACE, Haryana, India

Introduction to Forklift Driving
5th August 2025, Kigali, Rwanda

Systems Sizing for Cold Room Applications Course (Advanced)
25th August 2025, Kigali, Rwanda

Foundation in Cold-Chain Student

The Foundation in Cold-Chain course opened my eyes to the vital role that energy-efficient, sustainable cold-chains play in reducing post-harvest losses, improving food security, and strengthening Rwanda’s agri-food systems.

Train the Trainer Student

Thanks to ACES, I am more equipped to drive sustainable transformation in Rwanda’s agriculture sector. I highly encourage other professionals to join these life-changing programmes.

Events & Webinars

Exclusive lectures and workshops from the Clean Cooling team and partners.

Accelerating Clean Cold-Chains for Rwanda’s Agricultural Transformation

Following our recent successful in-person workshop at the Africa Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Cooling and Cold-chain (ACES) in Kigali, Rwanda, we are inviting you to help expand this crucial conversation by joining us online on August 7th. Webinar Overview: Rwanda’s ambitious agricultural transformation, as detailed in the government’s (MINAGRI) fifth St

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Industry Professional

It's a pleasure for me to join this community to learn more about the cold chain. Thank you for this opportunity to boost my knowledge in this field.

Photography Student

The training this last few days has been nothing short of amazing. I’ve learnt so much and growing already as a photographer and it’s all thanks to you and Mireille. I can’t wait for what’s ahead, thank you so much! - Caroline Namara