Our 4 Areas of Expertise

From chemical analysis to scientific entrepreneurship, ASOI organizes its activities around four complementary areas dedicated to African development.

Chemistry Division
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Division 01

Chemistry Division

Development or synthesis of specific materials capable of reacting precisely to the intended target. Design of essential reactive solutions. Ensures that the sensor reacts only to the targeted element while remaining stable in the face of environmental variations.

Material Selection and SynthesisInterface DesignSelectivity Optimization
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Division 02

Physics Division

Design and fabrication of the physical substrate that converts the chemical reaction into a quantifiable physical signal. Measures the physical performance of the sensors. Implements the layer assembly processes.

Transducer DesignCharacterization and TestingMicrofabrication and Prototyping
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Physics Division
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Electronics - IoT Division
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Division 03

Electronics - IoT Division

Design of electronic circuit boards to amplify, filter, and digitize the electrical signal from the physical sensor. Programming of microcontrollers to process data at the source and manage power consumption. Integration of communication protocols tailored to local infrastructure to send data to a cloud platform or an application.

Signal ConditioningEmbedded SystemsIoT Connectivity
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Division 04

B&D - Regulatory Division

Identify priority use cases in Africa and define the business model. Obtain the necessary local and international certifications. Protect innovations and establish partnerships with industry players, governments, and NGOs for on-the-ground pilot phases. Develop a culture of quality based on reliability, calibration, and traceability of measurements.

Market IdentificationCompliance and CertificationsIntellectual PropertyQuality
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B&D - Regulatory Division
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Collaboration

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ASOI facilitates synergies between poles and external partners to maximise the impact of scientific projects.

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