Case Studies

Discover student stories at the Clean Cooling Academy

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.

What do other students say

"This isn't just a day in the classroom, come join us and learn from facilitator-led discussions, practical workshops, interactive activities, and meet like-minded students."

Join the Clean Cooling Community and start talking with other students, including Hope, about their experiences with CCN training courses.

Meet the academic team

Featured ACES Academics

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 honours 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!

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.

ACES Centre, Rwanda

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.

ACES, Kigali

Events & Webinars

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

Festival of Cooling Day 1 - Focus on Farmers outreach

Connecting smallholder farmers, cooperatives, and agri-entrepreneurs to practical post-harvest cooling solutions. Sessions will focus on reducing losses, accessing finance, and adopting technologies that improve food quality and profitability. Join us on the 6th of October.

6th Oct 2025

Festival of Cooling Day 2 - Focus on the Health Sector

Spotlighting the life-saving role of cold-chains in healthcare, enabling safe storage and delivery of vaccines, blood, and antivenoms. Health workers, planners, and logisticians will gain tools, insights, and networks to strengthen health cold-chains. Join us on the 7th of October.

7th Oct 2025

Festival of Cooling Day 3 - Focus on Schools & Education

Engaging the next generation of innovators and decision-makers through hands-on learning, storytelling, and creative experimentation. Students will explore real-world cooling challenges and explore careers in sustainable cooling, logistics, and climate action. Join us on the 8th of October.

8th Oct 2025

Festival of Cooling Day 4 - Focus on Creatives, Startups & Innovation Hubs

Celebrating creativity, entrepreneurship, and the fusion of art and science. This will provide a launchpad for bold ideas, showcase innovations, and inspire youth-led problem-solving for climate-smart cold-chains. Join us on the 9th of October.

9th Oct 2025

Festival of Cooling Day 5 - Focus on High-level Stakeholders & Policymakers

Setting the strategic tone, aligning government, finance, academia, and industry partners around a shared policy and investment roadmap for resilient, just, and climate-aligned cold-chains in Africa. Join us on the 10th of October.

10th Oct 2025

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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.