AI in Tertiary Education | P2P AI Webinar Series P2P...
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October 28, 2026Online via Zoom
AI Webinar Series · Session 6
AI in Tertiary Education
Practical Perspectives on bringing artificial intelligence into higher education.
Join Anadach and People to People (P2P) to explore practical perspectives on AI in higher education.
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Lagos1:00 PM
Johannesburg2:00 PM
Addis Ababa3:00 PM
New York8:00 AM
Local times provided by the event organizers.
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Meet the Moderator & Speakers
Meet the professionals bringing perspectives from science, medicine, and innovation.
Moderator
Prof. Damtew Tefera
Speaker
Dr. Berhanu Bulcha
An Ethiopian-born space scientist at NASA, Dr. Bulcha is recognized for developing instruments to investigate water on the Moon. He holds undergraduate degrees in physics and electrical engineering and a PhD in applied physics from the University of Virginia. Previously a staff scientist at MIT, he now serves as a NASA Principal Investigator. His work includes patents and pending patents in space and communications technologies. Named among the Photonics 100, he is recognized for innovation in light-based technologies. Committed to mentoring future innovators and leaders, he co-founded the Shaggar Institute of Technology in partnership with the government of Ethiopia.
Speaker
Dr. Emamuzo Otobo
Dr. Otobo is a cardiologist dedicated to treating a wide range of heart conditions. He combines advanced heart science with deeply empathetic care, listening closely to every patient to build practical, sustainable wellness habits tailored to their lifestyle.
Speaker
Dr. Chike M. Nzerue
Dr. Nzerue is chair and professor of the Department of Internal Medicine at Meharry Medical College, where he leads efforts to educate future physicians while advancing patient care and addressing health disparities. He earned his medical degree from the University of Nigeria Medical School, completed his residency in internal medicine at Texas Tech University School of Medicine, completed fellowship training in nephrology at Emory University, and later earned an MBA from the University of Oxford. A nationally recognized nephrologist, his research focuses on kidney disease in pregnancy, the effects of substance abuse on kidney function, and improving early detection and treatment of hypertension and kidney disease in underserved communities. He also serves on the Metropolitan Hospital Authority Board of Trustees, which governs Nashville General Hospital, helping strengthen collaboration among healthcare, medical education, and the communities Meharry serves. His leadership reflects Meharry’s commitment to improving health outcomes through education, research, and patient care. Rounding out the School of Medicine’s leadership are the Basic Science department chairs, whose experience and continued service have helped advance education, research, and scientific discovery while strengthening Meharry’s longstanding tradition of excellence.
