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Professor of Ai Innovation Strategy
Mohamed Opoku Mensah

I'm an innovative AI strategist, combining art, science, and technology to create solutions for a better future in Africa. My blend of artistic, scientific, and technological skills allows me to develop innovative solutions that merge human-centered design with AI capabilities.

I'm driven by:

- Using AI for social good: I believe AI can drive positive change and sustainable development in Africa.
- Creating innovative solutions: I'm excited about developing new solutions that combine art, science, and technology.
- Empowering African communities: I'm dedicated to using my skills to empower African communities and promote social inclusion.

As an AI strategist, my role enables me to:

- Develop AI-driven solutions:

I create innovative solutions that address specific challenges in Africa.

- Collaborate with African stakeholders:

I work closely with African communities, organisations, and governments to co-create solutions.

- Empower African communities:

Through my work, I aim to empower African communities to drive positive change.

Research Focus: Artificial Intelligence, Sustainable Development, Human-Centered Design, and Innovation Strategy

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سلامٌ يجري.

Marḥaban, kayfa ḥāluka?

Peace upon your path, stranger or kin,

Assalamualaikum warahatullah

In the language of desert stars and river songs,

I greet you where the sun kisses the earth,

We meet with open hands, not empty ones.

“Sannu, Marḥaban”

👋🏻 Sannu, lafiya lau?

Mohamed Opoku Mensah

Research Artist & Creative Designer

I am Md. Opoku Mensah, a research-driven artist and creative designer. A graduate of the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts (2017), my practice is rooted in deep contemplation, critical inquiry, and concept development. Through performances, audio work, and text-based explorations, I engage with knowledge systems that are often overlooked or at risk of erasure.

My work has evolved through a Postgraduate Residency at the Van Eyck Academie and as a guest lecturer at the University of Chiang Mai's sculpture department. It has been presented in international contexts, including the 1st Lagos Biennial, Afriques Capitales at La Grande Halle de la Villette, and the Biennale of Dakar.

Currently, I am leading a data science–driven research project titled "Local Voices from the Sahel", which explores oral storytelling traditions across the Sahel region. The project digitizes and analyzes narratives on drought, indigenous trees, survival, and traditional knowledge—centering community voices and environmental memory. By merging digital tools with oral histories, I aim to generate new visual, conceptual, and sonic pathways for preserving and reinterpreting climate resilience and cultural heritage in the region.

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