Projects
Biomedical and Pharmaceutical

No.

Title of project

Status

Provider Institution

Principal Investigator

BM 15 Assessment of clinical training facilities in Mauritius Completed MRC Ministry of Health
BM 16 Cervical Cancer Workshop Completed MRC MRC

BM 1

Bioinformatics Workshop

Completed

MRC

-

BM 2

Biomedical Thematic Working Group

Completed

MRC

-

BM 17 Contribution of the positional candidate gene OXR1 to premature coronary heart disease and to type 2 diabetes in the Mauritian population Ongoing UOM Dr (Mrs) M Manraj
BM 18 Development of a speech and hearing clinical assessment protocol for young children with cleft lip and/or palate in Mauritius Completed MoH & QoL Mrs R Gopal

BM 3

Effects of black tea consumption on ischaemic heart diseases among the Mauritian population

Completed

University of Mauritius

Dr T Bahorun

BM 19 Fine mapping of a major yellow spot resistance gene in sugarcane variety M134/759 Ongoing MSIRI Dr S M Aljanabi

BM 4

Genetic Epidemiology of Breast Cancer in Mauritius

Completed

UOM

Dr. G. Khittoo

BM 20 Investigation into the use of sugarcane bagasse for producing fibre-based composites Ongoing UOM Mrs A Vaidya Soocheta

BM 5

Knowledge, Attitudes & Practices on Menopause Symptom Alleviation in the Republic of Mauritius

Completed

Mauritius Family Planning Association

Mr. N. Richards

BM 6

Long Term Complications of Diabetes

Completed

SSR Centre for medical studies and research

Mr. R. Soomaree

BM 7

Molecular analysis of haematological malignancies in Mauritius

Ongoing

Central Lab, Candos, SSR Centre for Medical Research, UOM

Dr. J. Sonoo

BM 21 Molecular Mapping of Sugar Cane, Saccharum sp Using Orthologous Marker Systems Ongoing UOM Mr Y Parmessur

BM 8

Molecular Mechanisms of anti-oxidant protection in health and disease: Potential of application and characterisation of anti-oxidant actions of endemic Mauritius plant extracts

Ongoing

UOM

Dr. T. Bahorun & Prof. O. I. Aruoma

BM 9

NIDDM: Do haemoglobin variants cause misleading results of indicators of glycemic control in diabetic patients

Completed

Central Health Laboratory, Candos

Dr. F. Hemraj

BM 22 Phytomagnetism: effect of magnetic fields on the physiology and biochemistry of plant cultures Ongoing UOM Mr D Poinapen

BM 10

Polyphenolics, vitamins and antioxidant status of the Mauritian diet

Completed

UOM

Dr. T. Bahorun

BM 11

The phylogenetic Relationship and pharmacological Properties of the Endemic Ebony Tree Species of the Mascarenes

Ongoing

UOM

Dr. G. Khittoo

BM 12

Traditional Medicine

Completed

MRC

-

BM 13

Validation of the commonly used medicinal plants of Mauritius

Completed

UOM

Dr. (Mrs) A. Gurib-Fakim

BM 14

Value addition to essential oils extracted from indigenous or Chemotype plants of Mauritius

Completed

Gestion et Support Ltee

Mr .P. Wong

BM 23 Wheat flour fortification with iron and folic acid in Mauritius Ongoing UOM Miss S Khedu

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Biotechnology

No.

Title of project

Status

Provider Institution

Principal Investigator

BT 1

A Quantitative risk assessment study towards the law and the use of GMO’s in a Mauritian Eating Habit

Ongoing

City Clinic

Mr. B. Gopal

BT 2

Biotechnology Thematic Working Group

Completed

MRC

-

BT 3

Composting of solid waste in sub tropical regions

Completed

UOM

Mrs. R. Mohee & Dr. J. Baguant

BT 4

Detection of the phytoplasma associated with yellow leaf syndrome of sugar cane

Completed

MSIRI

Mr. S. Saumtally

BT 5

Elimination of pathogen from noble canes

Completed

MSIRI

Dr. A. Dookun

BT 6

Factors causing discoloration of Anthurium Andreanum flowers

Completed

Fleur des Tropiques

Mr. D. Langlois

BT 7

Identification of genetic variants of BSV among local and imported cultivars of banana and of the possible role of an insect vector

Ongoing

UOM

Dr. (Mrs) Y. Jaufeerally-Fakim

BT 8

Improving the post harvest of fresh Rodriguan limes

Ongoing

AREU

Mr. N. Boodia

BT 9

Improving the use of poultry waste for crop production

Completed

AREU

Mr. J. M. Heerasing

BT 10

Induced mutations and in-vitro culture of Anthurium Andreanum

Completed

UOM

Mr D Puchooa

BT 11

Rehabilitation of local banana cultivars

Ongoing

AREU

Mrs. B. Jhuree-Dussoruth

BT 12

Start up and operation of the USAB process

Completed

UOM

Dr. T. Ramjeawon

BT 13

Study on the Public Awareness of GM products and Labelling of Products in stores in Mauritius

Ongoing

CASR

-

BT 14

The Development of a Molecular Diagnostic Tool for the Detection of Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. Dieffenbachiae, the causal agent of Anthurium Bacterial Blight

Ongoing

UOM

Dr. (Mrs) Y. Jaufeerally-Fakim

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Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

No.

Title of project

Status

Provider Institution

Principal Investigator

EE 1

A feasible solution towards efficient and economic generation and use of steam and utilities at Valentina industrial zone

Completed

Integral Engineering Services

Mr. G. Jawaheer

EE 2

DC generator with fix magnet and coil

Terminated

GP Technology

Dr. G. Pyndiah

EE 3

Deep Ocean Water Air Conditioning (DOW)

Completed

MRC

-

EE 4

Development of a locally designed wind turbine technology

Ongoing

M&E Commercial Engineers Ltd

Mr. A. G. Closel

EE 5

Development of an optimum C.H.P installation to suit the steam and electricity requirements of the factory, and quantify the benefits

Ongoing

Integral Engineering Services

Mr G Jawaheer

EE 17 Ecological footprinting initiative Ongoing MRC UTM

EE 6

Energy and Energy Efficiency Thematic Working Group

Completed

MRC

-

EE 7

Energy Auditing, Management and Efficiency at CWA Pumping Stations

Completed

MRC

-

EE 18

Energy Auditing, Management and Efficiency at CWA Pumping Stations (Phase II)

Ongoing

MRC

CWA

EE 19 Feasibility study on the use of coconut bio-diesel in Agalega Ongoing MRC Michael Chan

EE 8

Implementation of Energy Management Systems in Floreal Group

Completed

Ferney Spinning Mills

Dr. K. Elahee

EE 20 Life cycle assessment of electricity generation systems in Mauritius Ongoing UOM Miss R Brizmohun
EE 21 Life cycle assessment and economic and social evaluation of recycling in Mauritius Ongoing UOM Mr S A Rajcoomar

EE 9

Modular Vertical-Axis Wind Turbine

Completed

G P Technology

Mr. G. Pyndiah

EE 10

Monitoring and Control of Emissions from Thermal Power Plants

Terminated

UOM/CEB

Mr. O. P. Seejore

EE 11

Monitoring and control of pollution from engine exhausts

Completed

UOM

Mr. O. P. Seejore

EE 12

National Energy Savings Campaign

Completed

Ministry of Public Utilities/CEB

-

EE 13

Oil monitoring based condition maintenance

Completed

UOM

Mr. J. Gokhool

EE 14

Process time reduction

Completed

Integral Engineering Services Ltd

Mr. G. Jawaheer

EE 15

Solar Concentrators and Desalinated Water

Completed

MRC

-

EE 16

Stabilization of the moisture level in bagasse prior to its combustion in thermal power plants

Completed

Sotratech Ltd

Mr. D. Philogène

EE 22 Study on Jatropha Biofuel Completed MRC MRC
EE 23 Study on the use of used vegetable oil as bio-fuel Ongoing MRC Michael Chan
EE 24 Wind Towers & Solar Radiation Ongoing MRC Meteo Services
EE 25

Workshop on Renewable Energy

Completed MRC MRC

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ICT

No.

Title of project

Status

Provider Institution

Principal Investigator

EE 1

A feasible solution towards efficient and economic generation and use of steam and utilities at Valentina industrial zone

Completed

Integral Engineering Services

Mr. G. Jawaheer

EE 2

DC generator with fix magnet and coil

Terminated

GP Technology

Dr. G. Pyndiah

EE 3

Deep Ocean Water Air Conditioning (DOW)

Completed

MRC

-

EE 4

Development of a locally designed wind turbine technology

Ongoing

M&E Commercial Engineers Ltd

Mr. A. G. Closel

EE 5

Development of an optimum C.H.P installation to suit the steam and electricity requirements of the factory, and quantify the benefits

Ongoing

Integral Engineering Services

Mr G Jawaheer

EE 17 Ecological footprinting initiative Ongoing MRC UTM

EE 6

Energy and Energy Efficiency Thematic Working Group

Completed

MRC

-

EE 7

Energy Auditing, Management and Efficiency at CWA Pumping Stations

Completed

MRC

-

EE 18

Energy Auditing, Management and Efficiency at CWA Pumping Stations (Phase II)

Ongoing

MRC

CWA

EE 19 Feasibility study on the use of coconut bio-diesel in Agalega Ongoing MRC Michael Chan

EE 8

Implementation of Energy Management Systems in Floreal Group

Completed

Ferney Spinning Mills

Dr. K. Elahee

EE 20 Life cycle assessment of electricity generation systems in Mauritius Ongoing UOM Miss R Brizmohun
EE 21 Life cycle assessment and economic and social evaluation of recycling in Mauritius Ongoing UOM Mr S A Rajcoomar

EE 9

Modular Vertical-Axis Wind Turbine

Completed

G P Technology

Mr. G. Pyndiah

EE 10

Monitoring and Control of Emissions from Thermal Power Plants

Terminated

UOM/CEB

Mr. O. P. Seejore

EE 11

Monitoring and control of pollution from engine exhausts

Completed

UOM

Mr. O. P. Seejore

EE 12

National Energy Savings Campaign

Completed

Ministry of Public Utilities/CEB

-

EE 13

Oil monitoring based condition maintenance

Completed

UOM

Mr. J. Gokhool

EE 14

Process time reduction

Completed

Integral Engineering Services Ltd

Mr. G. Jawaheer

EE 15

Solar Concentrators and Desalinated Water

Completed

MRC

-

EE 16

Stabilization of the moisture level in bagasse prior to its combustion in thermal power plants

Completed

Sotratech Ltd

Mr. D. Philogène

EE 22 Study on Jatropha Biofuel Completed MRC MRC
EE 23 Study on the use of used vegetable oil as bio-fuel Ongoing MRC Michael Chan
EE 24 Wind Towers & Solar Radiation Ongoing MRC Meteo Services
EE 25

Workshop on Renewable Energy

Completed MRC MRC

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Land and Land Use

No.

Title of project

Status

Provider Institution

Principal Investigator

LL 01

A practical guide to geotechnical site characterisation for Mauritius

Completed

UOM

Dr. A. Chan Chim Yuk

LL 02

Advanced Micro simulation of Road Traffic in congested Areas of Mauritius.

Ongoing

University of Technology of Mauritius

Dr K Neu

LL 03

Analysis and Survey of Bras D'eau and Poste Lafayette Bioregion for the Development of a Strategic Environment Plan to promote Natural History, Environmental Awareness, and Ecotourism

Ongoing

Mauritian Wildlife Club

Mr. K. Sooknah

LL 05

Biodiversity Project Phase I

Completed

Mauritius Wildlife Foundation

-

LL 06

Creation of a farming village (1st Phase)

Completed

Trust Fund for Social Integration of Vulnerable group

Mr. V. Narrainen

LL 07

Development of ecofloristic zones on Mauritius Island for recreation and ecotourism

Completed

Mauritian Wildlife Club

Mr. K. Sooknah

LL 09

Gestion raisonée des prairies Bilan fourrager dans differents elevages cervides de L'île Maurice

Completed

Mauritius deer farming Cooperative Society Ltd

Mrs. J. Sauzier

LL 10

High speed non stop one level multiple road intersection

Completed

-

Mr Kjetil Mellingen

LL 11

Information Systems for optimised data Management to increase the Efficacy of Biodiversity Conservation Efforts in Mauritius and Rodrigues.

Ongoing

MWF

Mr V Tatayah

LL 12

Integrated farming at Union Ducray

Completed

MRC

-

LL 13

Integrated farming pilot project at Union SE

Completed

Mauritius Chambre of Agriculture

Prof. G. Chan

LL 15

Land and Land Use Thematic Working Group

Completed

MRC

-

LL 17

Measurement of soil erosion and validation of the revised Universal Soil Loss Equation (RUSLE) under local conditions

Completed

MSIRI

Mr. S. Seeruttun

LL 18

Nitrous Oxide Erosion from soils under sugarcane in Mauritius

Completed

MSIRI

Mr. K. F. Ng Kee Kwong

LL 20

Sustainable Production of Palm on Marginal Lands:Optimum Sucker Population density of Pejibaye

Ongoing

MSIRI

Dr N Govinden

LL 21

Task Force on Internal Transportation and Logistics

Ongoing

MRC

-

LL 26 The creation of Ecofloristic Zanes for the Candos Hill Nature Recreation Centre - - -

LL 23

To redesign the Central Route Network Structure of the NTC, incorporating the principle of feeder, hub and trunk services

Terminated

National Transport Corporation

Mr D R Dalliah

LL 24

Use of Coral sand and crushed basalt sand for mortars for plastering and rendering in the Costruction Industry

Completed

Gamma Civic Ltd

Mr. D. Singh

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Manufacturing Technology

No.

Title of project

Status

Provider Institution

Principal Investigator

MT 01

A study of technology and investments decision in the SME sector in Mauritius

Completed

UOM

Dr. S. Matadeen

MT 02

An appraisal of the small-scale Agro-Industrial sector in Rodrigues

Ongoing

UOM

Mrs D Goburdhun

MT 03

Can the local market sustain the existing locally oriented garment production capacity

Completed

StraConsult

Mr L Amedee Darga

MT 04

Comparative study on productivity of local and imported workforce in the clothing manufacturing sector

Terminated

EPZDA

Mr. M. Kwai Pun

MT 06

Design and manufacture of a cost-effective trailer for cane haulage from fields with humid soil conditions onto asphalted roads to the mill

Completed

MSIRI

Mr. E. Jacquin

MT 07

Design and manufacture of ergonomic chairs for manufacturing operatives

Completed

Ashtrade Services Ltd

Mr. R. Goreeba

MT 08

Development of a hydroponic production system for Intensive Home Gardening

Completed

AREU

Ms. R. Nowbuth

MT 09

Development of a processing package for pickling onion in Rodrigues

Ongoing

AREU

Mr. N. Boodia

MT 10

Electronic data interchange for quicker response in the clothing industry

Terminated

EPZDA

Mr. D. Maherchand & Mr. V. Lochun

MT 11

Entrepreneurship and Marketing Strategy:The Mauritian SME Under Globalisation

Completed

UOM

Mr G Prayag

MT 13

Fire Risks and thatched roofs

Ongoing

MRC

-

MT 14

Food Technology

Ongoing

MRC

-

MT 15

Fuzzy Control of Batch Dyeing Process

Completed

UOM

Dr N Kistamah

MT 16

Hydroponics and semi-protected environment for the production of vegetables in Rodrigues

Ongoing

AREU

Ms. R. Nowbuth

MT 17

Implementation of eco-efficiency initiatives

Completed

Tropic Knits Ltd

Mr. R. Moortoojakhan

MT 18

Inhibition of atmospheric corrosion on constructional metals

Completed

-

Mr. B. Yashwansingh. & Mr. R. Surnam

MT 19

Low-Cost Housing

Completed

MRC

-

MT 20

Manufacturing Technology Thematic Working Group

Completed

MRC

-

MT 21

National Coordinating Committee on Small enterprise – Action Plan for Small Enterprise Development

Ongoing

MRC

-

MT 22

National survey on qualities of cotton yarns and fabric knitted and finished in Mauritius

Completed

EPZDA

Mr. S. Mungur

MT 23

Packaging and commercialisation of peeled fresh pineapple ready for comsumption

Completed

Conserveries Sarjua Ltd

Mr. D. Sarjua

MT 24

Packaging and commercialisation of peeled pineapple ready for comsumption and production of vacuum pack pickled local fruits, vegetables and spices - Phase II

Completed

Conserveries Sarjua Ltd

Mr. D. Sarjua

MT 25

Post baking drying of biscuits

Completed

Mauritius Biscuit Making Co. Ltd

Mr. R. Reetoo

MT 26

Processing of palm shoots

Completed

UOM

Mrs. S. Santchurn

MT 27

Production of vacuum pack pickled local fruits, vegetables and spices

Completed

Conserveries Sarjua Ltd

Mr. D. Sarjua

MT 28

Repositioning SME Entrepreneurs in the New Economy Context

Ongoing

Economic & Management Services Ltd

Mrs D Deenoo and Mr G Gracieuse

MT 29

Research on raw materials for constructed textile fibreworks with a Mauritian identity

Completed

SPES

Mrs. H. Langlois

MT 30

Research study of SME's in Mauritius

Completed

SMIDO/DCDM

Mr. V. Appanah

MT 31

Synthesis and charaterisation of novel environmentally friendly materials based on cellulose

Completed

UOM

Dr. D. Jhurry & Dr. R. Bissessur

MT 32

Task Force on Construction Materials and Technology

Ongoing

MRC

-

MT 33

Technological competence survey

Completed

UOM

Mr. R. Dubois

MT 34

Technology Centre

Completed

MRC

-

MT 35

The role of Personal Entrepreneurial competences in setting up SMEs

Ongoing

-

Mr. S. S. Motah

MT 36

Towards World Competitiveness: Manufacturing Industry in Mauritian Industries

Completed

UOM

Mr. R. Dubois

MT 37

Upgrade of an existing handling system for the textile industry

Completed

L'Inattendu Ltée

Mrs. A. Wong Sik Hee

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Ocean Technology and Marine Resources

No.

Title of project

Status

Provider Institution

Principal Investigator

MR 13

An innovative hybrid soil nailing, soil bioengineering and beach drainage method to stabilise the coastal slopes in Mauritius

Ongoing UOM Miss L Aworer
MR 14

Analysis of Seawater

Ongoing MRC SGS
MR 15

Characterising and modelling of oceanic processes in the South West Indian Ocean using ocean remote sensing

Ongoing UOM Mr M R Badal
MR 16

Co-operation hydrocarbon exploration with India

Ongoing MRC MRC

MR 01

Continental Shelf

Transferred to MOI

MRC

-

MR 17

Designing a heating system for snappy fishpond at FUEL

- - -

MR 02

Development of ornamental fish breeding industry for export market

Completed

Rose Belle S E

Mr. V. Moothy

MR 03

Estuarine algal tissue and sediment trace metal contamination along the western coast of Mauritius

Completed

UOM

Dr. R. T. Ramessur

MR 18

Exploration of hydrocarbons in Mauritian Waters

Completed MRC MRC

MR 04

Feasibility Study on OTEC plant

Ongoing

MRC

-

MR 19

Feasibility study on Seaweed

Ongoing MRC MRC

MR 05

Growth and reproduction biology of lethrinus Mahsena

Completed

UOM

Dr. M. Bhikajee

MR 06

Heating water to increase Red Snappy production

Completed

FUEL S.E

Mr. J. Lamalettie

MR 07

Integrated pathological and immunological studies to assess environmental contamination and fish health in lagoons of Mauritius

Ongoing

UOM

Dr. S. Bhagwant

MR 08

Investigation of Coral Bleaching in Mauritius

Completed

UOM

Prof. I. Fagoonee

MR 20 Land-Based Oceanic Industry Ongoing MRC MRC

MR 09

Marine Resources Thematic Working Group

Completed

MRC

-

MR 10

Mauritius Oceanography Institute

Completed

MRC/MOI

-

MR 11

Use of bio-indicators for heavy metal pollution studies

Completed

UOM

Mr. D. Dabee

MR 21

Pilot Project for Marine Environmental Education and Reef Conservation centres for beaches around Mauritius

Ongoing Mauritian Scuba Diving Association/Reef Conservation Mauritius Mr I Watt
MR 22

Studying the relationship of lagoonal stress and coral symbionts (zooxanthellae) population around Mauritius using fluorescence techniques

Ongoing UOM Mrs S Mattan-Moorgawa
MR 23

Tracking octopus and fishes to aid the development of marine resource management strategies

Ongoing Shoals Rodrigues Prof. J M Green
MR 24

Use of bio-indicators for heavy metal pollution studies

Comleted UOM Mr. D. Dabee

MR 12

Valorisation of Biopolymers (Carrageenans,alginates) from the Mauritian Marine Environment (Seaweeds and Algae)

Ongoing

UOM

Dr. D. Jhurry

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Science and Technology Education

No.

Title of project

Status

Provider Institution

Principal Investigator

ST 01

A Study of primary school/CPE Low Achievers in Black River District

Completed

-

Mr. D. Descann

ST 29 A study of students' mathematical achievement at form II level in Mauritius  Ongoing UOM Mr K S Angateeah 

ST 02

Atelier de Formation (La main a la pâte-"Lamap")-L'Enseignement des Sciences-Phase I

Completed

MRC

-

ST 03

Atelier de Formation (La main a la pâte-"Lamap")-L'Enseignement des Sciences-Phase II

Completed

MRC

-

ST 04

Awareness Workshop for laboratory assistants

Completed

MRC

-

ST 05

Creation of a model science room in the primary schools having additional room space

Completed

MRC

-

ST 06

Foundation Access Course

Completed

MRC

-

ST 07

Internet based Teaching and Learning resources for the promotion of Science and Mathematics in schools

Ongoing

MRC

-

ST 08

Investigating the common core constructs in student’s acquisition of logico-mathematical concept in physics at HSC level

Completed

MIE

Mr. P. Parmessur

ST 09

IPR Rights & Patenting & Publication

Ongoing

MRC

-

ST 10

Knowledge Hub

Ongoing

MRC

-

ST 30 Lab Attendants (Manuals)  Completed MRC MRC

ST 11

Low-Cost Equipment for Teaching and Learning Science and Technology in Primary Schools

Completed

Bureau d'Education Catholique

Dr. M. Atchia

ST 12

Mauritius Academy of Sciences

Ongoing

MRC

-

ST 13

Multi-year strategic plan to further strengthen the Health Research System in Mauritius

Completed

MRC

-

ST 14

National Science Foundation

Completed

MRC

-

ST 15

Refurbishment of a 20' x 8' container to be used as a semi-mobile science laboratory prototype for the primary schools

Completed

MRC

-

ST 16

Research Ethics

Ongoing

MRC

-

ST 17

Review of family life education in primary schools for CPE students

Ongoing

Mauritius Family Planning Association

Mr. S. Jooseery

ST 18

Review of integrated approach to childcare

Ongoing

Mauritius Family Planning Association

Mr. S. Jooseery

ST 19

S & T and Innovation Audit

Completed

MRC

-

ST 20

S&T Technology Indicators

Ongoing

MRC

-

ST 31

School IT Project

Completed

MRC

-

ST 21

Science and Technology Education Thematic Working Group

Completed

MRC

-

ST 22

Science Indicators

Ongoing

MRC

-

ST 23

Setting-up of the Association of Science and Technology Educators of Mauritius (ASTEM) under the aegis of MRC

Ongoing

MRC

-

ST 24

Task Force on Science & Education

Ongoing

MRC

-

ST 25

The High and rising trend in school absenteism among HSC students (2nd Year) in State Secondary Schools

Ongoing

Rajcoomar Gajadhur SSS

Mr. J. Rookam

ST 26

The impact of the present education system on young individuals

Ongoing

-

Mrs. M. J. Arekion

ST 27

Training in script writing of Science and Mathematics Curriculum

Completed

MRC

-

ST 28

Use of low Cost Equipment for Scientific experiments

Ongoing

MRC

-

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Social/Economic

No.

Title of project

Status

Provider Institution

Principal Investigator

SE 01

A Preliminary Training Needs Analysis for Mauritian-managed Sugar Companies in Africa

Completed

Robert Antoine Sugar Industry Training Centre

Mrs. L. Mamet

SE 02

A Study of abused children who are in placement in Shelters and other children who have left

Completed

National Children's Council

Mrs. M. F. Botte-Noyan

SE 03

A study of factors influencing substance abuse among young (8-18 yrs) in housing estates of Mauritius

Completed

MIH / NATRESA

Mr. S. A. G. Ameerbeg

SE 59

A Study on Time Use and Leisure in the Republic of Mauritius

Ongoing MRC/CASR CASR

SE 04

A study of risk factors associated with suicide attempters in Mauritius -A case-control study

Completed

MIH / Ministry of Social Security, National Solidarity and Senior Citizens Welfare

Mr. S. A. G. Ameerbeg

SE 05

A Study of the Buyer Characteristics of the Green Consumers in Mauritius and their Implications for Marketing Strategy

Completed

UOM

Mrs. T. D. Juwaheer

SE 06

Adjustment to retirement in old age

Completed

Nil

Ms. V. Dhawka

SE 60 An Evaluation of the Degree of Consumer Ethnocentrism in Mauritius Completed UOM Mrs R R Ramsaran-Fowdar
SE 61

An Evaluation of Executive Management Attitudes towards CSR as a source of business success in Marketing Practices-the case of Public Sector Companies in Mauritius.

Ongoing UOM Assoc Prof T D Juwaheer

SE 07

Appropriation des langues à Maurice: Dynamiques d'apprentissage et impact de l'environment social

Completed

MIE

Dr. R. Tirvassen

SE 08

Archaeological survey of Mauritius

Ongoing

UOM

Dr. V. Teelock

SE 09

Are the proliferation of supermarket chains threatening the future existence of conventional shops in Mauritius?

Ongoing

-

Mr. L. Narrainen

SE 10

Assessment of the use of English in International Business in Mauritius

Completed

CCL Management Consultants

Mrs Patricia N Day-Hookoomsing

SE 11

Benchmarking for continuous improvement - A project to encourage the private sector and the higher education sector to identify and monitor benchmarks for key areas of performance

Completed

University of Mauritius

Dr F Khodabocus

SE 12

Benchmarking training best practices

Completed

Mauritius Institute of Management/ MEF

Mr. M. Mungur & Mr. D. Gokhool

SE 13

Casual and Situational Analysis of unemployment among squatters of Valley Pitot

Ongoing

SOS Poverty

Mr. M. Y. Dauhoo

SE 14

Centre for Applied Social Research

Ongoing

MRC/UOM

-

SE 15

Changes in conditions, attitudes and behaviour of the agricultural labour force: Causes and Impact

Completed

UOM

Prof. R. Lamusse & Dr. C. Ricaud

SE 62 Cultural industry in Mauritius Ongoing Ministry of Arts & Culture -

SE 16

Demography of Vulnerable Groups: The Mauritian case study

Ongoing

-

Mrs. E. Hanoomanjee

SE 17

Desk Research - Evolution of Small-Scale sugar planters

Completed

MRC/FARC

-

SE 18

Ethnic pluralism and democratic control

Terminated

Mahatma Gandhi Institute

Mr. N. Sookhoo

SE 19

Evaluation of training programmes of community leaders in Mauritius

Completed

Community Development Programme Agency (CODEPA)

Mr. B. Doobah

SE 63

Financial Literacy: Evidence from Mauritius

Completed UOM Mr S Fowdur

SE 20

History and Geography through ICT at Primary Level

Completed

VCILT

Prof. A Senteni

SE 21

How do Mauritians Managers manage?

Completed

Mauritian Institute of Management (MIM)

Mr S Parahoo & Mr A A Pather

SE 64

Implementation and Practice of Quality Management in the Tourism Sector of Mauritius

Completed UOM Dr D Lai Wai

SE 22

Incidence of over-indeptedness among domestic households in Mauritius Phase II

Completed

DCDM

Mr. P. Dinan

SE 23

Incidence of over-indeptedness among domestic households in Mauritius

Completed

DCDM

Mr. P. Dinan

SE 24

Indiscipline et Violence en milieu Scolaire à Maurice

Completed

MIE

Dr. V. Ramharai

SE 25

Integration of the elderly in the family

Completed

NESC

Dr. B. K. Baguant

SE 26

Inter ethnic segregation in urban and rural areas of Mauritius

Terminated

University of Quebec/UOM

Prof. G. Lavigne

SE 27

KABP Study on Small Planters in Mauritius

Ongoing

CASR

-

SE 28

Leisure Needs

Ongoing

MRC

CASR

SE 29

Listing of historical buildings in Port-Louis

Completed

National Heritage Trust Fund

Mr. P. La Hausse de Lalouvrière

SE 30

Mapping Educational Achievement in Mauritius

Completed

MIE

Dr (Mrs) H Mariaye

SE 31

Mauritian Social Attitudes

Completed

CASR

-

SE 32

Mauritius and the Indian ocean rim association: prospects and potential

Completed

H. Toorawa Trust

Mr. L. Bowman

SE 33

Motivation to entrepreneurship and enterprise performance

Completed

Straconsult

Mr. L. A. Darga

SE 34

New Industrial Strategies: A study of Gender, migrant labour & EPZ in Mauritius

Completed

UOM

Mrs. V. Nababsing

SE 35

Organisation Culture & Women's Progress in management

Completed

UOM

Mrs. A. Wong

SE 36

Origins of Slaves through a study of their demographic and spatial movements 1815-1971

Completed

African Cultural Centre

Mrs. V. Teelock

SE 37

Prevalence of Substance abuse in Rodrigues 2005

Ongoing

CASR & NATRESA

Mr N Richards

SE 38

Prospective Study on the role, contribution and needs of the Mauritian elderly people by horizon 2010

Completed

DCDM

Mr. P. Dinan

SE 39

Rodrigues & Mauritius - A study of the politics of integration

Terminated

UOM

Prof. V. Hookoomsing & Mr P Veerapen

SE 40

Sexual & Reproductive Health Knowledge, Attitudes & related risk behaviour among young workers

Completed

UOM

Mrs. S. Ragobur

SE 41

Shaping The Future – Human Resource Development

Terminated

Optel Ltd

Mr. S. Munbodh

SE 42

Social Fabric Phase I

Completed

MRC

-

SE 43

Social Fabric Phase II

Completed

MRC

-

SE 44

Status of voluntary social work in year 2001 within the context of social welfare centres of the Republic of Mauritius

Completed

Marcel Cabon State Secondary School

Mr. P. Ramputh

SE 45

Study of Consumer behaviour in a small island economy/consumer education development project

Completed

UOM/ACIM

Mr. N. Essoo & Mr. J. Chellum

SE 46

Study on the evolution of women and gender development of over three generations in Mauritius

Completed

-

Mrs. S. Hawoldar & Mrs. S. Ragobur

SE 47

Study on the Informal Sector

Completed

MRC

Dr S Bunwaree

Dr R Juwaheer

SE 48

Study on Violence in Schools

Completed

Soroptimist International - IPSAE

Mrs V Hanoomanjee

SE 49

Study on Work and Time in Mauritius

Completed

Ministry of Labour and Industrial Relations/ILO

CASR

SE 50

Study on Work-Family issues

Completed

CASR

-

SE 51

Survey of Smoking, Drinking and Illicit Drug use among Secondary school students in Mauritius

Completed

CASR

Prof. M. Joynathsing

SE 52

The context of opportunity case studies in differential performance in the secondary schools of Mauritius

Completed

MIE

Mr. T. R. Morrison

SE 53

The implications of the Informal Sector on the Mauritian Economy: Analysis and Evaluation

Completed

DCDM

Mr. P. Dinan

SE 54

The state, society and the condition of the Mauritian child in Mauritius / A Study of the Rehabilitation of young Offenders in Mauritius

Completed/ Completed

MIE

Dr. (Ms) S. Payneeandy

SE 55

Trade secrets - The Export Answer Book for Small and Medium-Sized Exporters

Completed

MCCI

Mr. V. Nathoo

SE 56

Upgrading the core work skills of the Mauritian labour force to meet the challenges of an economy undergoing rapid technological change

Ongoing

RASITC

Dr L Mamet

SE 57

Valorisation de la recherche sur l'education

Completed

MIE

Dr. R. Tirvassen

SE 58

Women, Education and Development: The working women's perception of their real contribution towards personal and national development

Completed

MCA

Mrs. S. Gokool-Ramdoo

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Water Resources

No.

Title of project

Status

Provider Institution

Principal Investigator

WR 01

Cloud Seeding

Completed

MRC

-

WR 02

Desalination plant in Rodrigues

Completed

MRC

-

WR 03

Improving Filter Efficiency in Slow Sand Filter at la Marie Treatment Plant

Ongoing

Central Water Authority

Mr K Bisnathsing

WR 04

Integrated management of sugar cane mill waste water for environmental protection, bio-energy production and irrigation

Completed

UOM

Dr. T. Ramjeawon

WR 05

Monitoring & Control of Pollution of ground & surface waters

Terminated

Water Resources Unit

Mr. F. Mowlabaccus

WR 06

Monitoring of pesticide concentration in ground and surface waters

Completed

MSIRI

Mr. K. F. Ng Kwee Kong

WR 07

Potable water quality assessment of microorganisms in Mauritius using Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) technology

Completed

UOM

Prof. I. Fagoonee

WR 08

RainWater Harvesting

Completed

MRC

-

WR 09

Recycling of Wastewater using artificial wetlands for Agriculture, Aquaculture, Agro forestry and Wildlife Projects (Phase II)

Ongoing

Biodiversity and Environment Institute

Mr. K. Sooknah

WR 10

Recycling waste water, agro-industrial affluent, sewer & sludge for the establishment of an integral artificial wetland & wild fruit trees orchard model

Completed

Biodiversity and Environment Institute

Mr. K. Sooknah

WR 11

Study of effluent treatment in dyehouses in Mauritius

Completed

UOM

Dr. B. Ramgulam

WR 12

Study of Water Balance of Mauritius

Terminated

Water Resources Unit

Mr. F. Mowlabaccus

WR 13

Treatment of Dyehouse Wastewater for reuse

Completed

UOM

Dr. M. E Allyboccus

WR 14

Water Quality Modelling along rivers in Mauritius

Completed

UOM

Mr. V. Proag

WR 16 Water Research Fund for South Africa (WARFSA)  Ongoing MRC MRC

WR 15

Water Resources Thematic Working Group

Completed

MRC

-

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Waste Management and Water Recycling

No.

Title of project

Status

Provider Institution

Principal Investigator

LL 04

Assessing recovery of solid waste

Completed

Mauriclean Ltd

Mr. B. Mooken

WM 01

Creation of a database for products made of recycled solid waste and recycling industries

Ongoing

Services Sans Frontieres

Ms. V. Gunesee

WM 02

Development of an intelligent simulator for recycling of organic solid waste by composting

Ongoing UTM Dr C Bokhoree
WM 03

E-Waste disposal in Mauritius-An assessment of its environmental impacts and an evaluation of the risk potential

Ongoing UOM Miss N Jeenally
WM 04

Electronic Waste Recycling

Ongoing MRC Mr B Malabar

WM 05

Fabric Waste Recycling

Completed

EPZDA

Mr. E. Beedassy

LL 08

Flowable rockdust - cement slurry as back fill

Ongoing

Gamma Civic Ltd

Mr. D. Singh

WM 06

Implementation of computational models to simulate naturally occuring solid waste decomposition processes

Ongoing UTM Miss P Ramsamy

LL 14

Investigating the potential of coal ash for partial cement replacement

Ongoing

Gamma Civic Ltd

Mr. D. Singh

WM 07

Investigation on the production of best quality compost from biowaste and cellulolytic waste to be used as substrate for the cultivation of Oyster mushrooms

Ongoing UOM Miss Y Mihilall

LL 16

Lead pollution in Mauritius

Completed

UOM

Dr. R. Choong Kwet Yive

WM 08

Oil Spillage-The damage caused to our tar Road

Ongoing

Environmental Protection & Conservation Organisation

Mr. K. Beeharry Panray

WM 09

To investigate the use of vegetable wastes for the manufacture of compost

Ongoing

Institute for environmental and legal studies

Mr. K. Jaufeerally

WM 10

Wastepaper collection and export

Ongoing

Yiptong & Sons Ltd

Ms. S. Fon Sing

WM 11

Willingness assessment survey on sorting out of domestic solid waste

Ongoing

Services Sans Frontieres

Mr. S. Gooroochurn

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Others

No.

Title of project

Status

Provider Institution

Principal Investigator

OT 23 A Geostatistical approach to forecasting rainfall over Mauritius.  Ongoing UOM Mr K R Dhurmea 
OT 24 A novel topography-based limited area model for numerical weather prediction for Mauritius Ongoing UOM Mr R Virasami
OT 25 Advanced modelling of transportation networks in Mauritius using GIS Ongoing UOM Mr S C Fowdur

OT 01

An investigation into the level of insecticide resistance in liriomyza trifoli populations in mauritius Phase I

Completed

UOM

Mr. J. Maureemootoo

OT 02

An investigation into the level of insecticide resistance in liriomyza trifoli populations in Mauritius (Phase II)

Completed

AREU

Mr. D. Abeeluck

OT 03

Assessment of impact of road traffic and industrial sources on air quality through monitoring and modeling

Ongoing

UOM

Dr. T. Ramjeawon

OT 26 Climate indicators for climate change of Mauritius and Rodrigues Ongoing UOM Mr P Booneeady

OT 04

Colline Candos Phase 2

Ongoing

Mauritian Wildlife Club

Mr. K. Sooknah

OT 05

Conservation management of endangered endemic Mauritian bird species - Analysis of long-term trends in wild and captive populations.

Completed

Mauritius Wildlife Foundation

Dr. C. G. Jones

OT 06

Control of Stomoxys nigra Macquart in Mauritius Phase I

Completed

Mauritius Meat Producers' Association

Mr. P.de Maroussem

OT 07

Control of Stomoxys nigra Macquart in Mauritius Phase II

Ongoing

Mauritius Meat Producers' Association

-

OT 08

Desk Top Research on Top Business Schools

Ongoing

UOM

Dr T D Jawaheer

OT 09

Dust at redshift greater than 4

Completed

UOM

Mr. G. K. Beeharry

OT 10

Elimination of rats without toxic products

Ongoing

Plaisance Pig & Marketing COOP Society

Mr. R. Pachamootoo

OT 11

Ensuring effective emissions control by Catalytic Converters

Ongoing

Omnitech Ltd

Mr J P Han Hang

OT 12

Epidemiological survey of malignant catarhal fever in deer

Terminated

Private Individual

Dr. E. de Bestel

OT 13

Financial Assistance for French -Hindi Dictionary

Completed

Individual Submission

Mr V K Beeharry

OT 27 Guide to Patent Searching Completed MRC MRC

OT 14

Late production of onions in La Marie/Glen Park

Completed

Sept Cascades AMCS Ltd

Mr. G. Hurree

OT 15

MRC Post Graduate Award

Ongoing

MRC

OT 16

New generation polymer beads for solid-phase synthesis

Completed

UOM

Dr. R. Choong Kwet Yive

OT 17

Post Harvest Quality of Bananas

Completed

AREU

Mr. R. A. Bhugaloo & Mr. N. Sobhun

OT 18

Public Sector Collaboration

Ongoing

Ministry of Civil Service Affairs and Administrative Reforms/MRC

-

OT 19

Rodrigues Research Initiatives

Ongoing

MRC

-

OT 20

SKA Radiotelescope Project

Ongoing

MRC

-

OT 21

The Mauritius radiotelescope II

Completed

UOM

Mr. R. Somanah

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