“The noblest pleasure is the joy of understanding.” – Leonardo da Vinci
Excellence in research and innovation is built on perseverance, curiosity, and a commitment to pushing the boundaries of knowledge.
My journey in biomedical engineering, materials science, and computational research has been recognized through various awards, fellowships, and grants that highlight the impact of my work. Each achievement reflects not just individual effort but also the invaluable collaborations and mentorship that have shaped my growth.
Below is a collection of awards, honors, and recognitions that mark significant milestones in my academic and professional journey.
AWARDS & HONORS
BEST DOCTORAL STUDENT - YONSEI GRADUATE FELLOW (YGF) SCHOLARSHIP • 2024
Graduate School ranking based on research activities and academic performance
AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY - ACS OMEGA • 2024
Journal cover - Volume 9, issue 42, pp. 42822 – 42838. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsomega.4c04676
1ST HONOR STUDENT - YONSEI UNIVERSITY BRAIN KOREA (BK21) FELLOWSHIP • 2022
College ranking based on research activities and academic performance
TEKPRENEUR FINALIST - KNUST • 2020
An entrepreneurship competition
MATERIALS AND METALLURGICAL ENGINEERING STUDENT ASSOCIATION (MATESA) EXCELLENCE AWARDS • 2020
Nominated for: Overall Best Student and the Most Discipline Student
GHANA ENGINEERING STUDENT ASSOCIATION (GESA) AWARDS • 2019
Nominated for: Student Discovery of the Year and Most Innovative Student of the Year
HULT PRIZE ON-CAMPUS FINALIST • 2017
An Entrepreneurship competition
RESEARCH GRANTS
FUTURE CONVERGENCE RESEARCH INSTITUTE (YONSEI ICONS) • 2024
Project: Development of a Glucose Sensor using Biowaste-derived Chitosan, Reduced Graphene Oxide, and Copper Nanoparticles for IoMT Applications
ENGINEERING PROJECTS IN COMMUNITY SERVICE (EPICS) IN IEEE • 2024
Project: A Pseudo-Digital pH Colorimetric Sensor for Fish Freshness Detection Using Biowaste-Derived Chitosan
AIR FORCE RESEARCH LABORATORY (AFRL) - ASIAN OFFICE OF AEROSPACE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (AOARD) • 2023
Project: Implantable Biogenic Photonic Brain-Computer Interface for Optogenetic Control of a Single Neuron
STRENGTHENING ENGINEERING ECOSYSTEM IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA (SEESA) GRANT • 2021
Project: Indigenous production of high-quality biodegradable sanitary pads from paper and agro-waste (plantain pseudo stem) Collaborators: Regional Water & Environmental Sanitation Centre, Kumasi (RWESCK)
LEADERSHIP ROLES
GHANA STUDENTS IN KOREA AND ASSOCIATES (GHASKA) • 2024
National Executive – Organizer
THE KOREAN SOCIETY OF MEDICAL AND BIOLOGICAL ENGINEERING (KOSOMBE) • 2024
Inclusion Committee Board Member
THE KOREAN SOCIETY OF MEDICAL AND BIOLOGICAL ENGINEERING (KOSOMBE) CONFERENCE • 2024
Conference Organizer
STRENGTHENING ENGINEERING ECOSYSTEM IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA (SEESA) PROJECT • 2021
Topic: Indigenous Production of High-Quality Biodegradable Sanitary Pads from Paper and Agro-Waste (Plantain Pseudo Stem)
Team Leader
COUNCIL FOR SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIALS RESEARCH: INSTITUTE OF INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH DIVISION (CSIR-IIR) • MATERIALS AND MANUFACTURING • 2019
Topic: Zeolite Synthesis from Anthill Clay
Team Leader
HULT PRIZE (TEAM LEGIDS) • 2017
Topic: The Use of Carbon Nanotubes for Thermoelectric Phone Cases for Energy Conservation
Team Leader