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This podcast highlights the awesome research work being done by Africans. It is a gallant attempt to place Africa on the map with regards to research and intellectual breakthroughs. It’s goal is to place the limelight on African researchers, while bringing science to the layperson serving as an inspiration to young upcoming scientists.

  1. 2025. 06. 04.

    Time with the Math Queen, Angela Tabiri

    Transitioning from a fun thing to do, to now a full time career, Dr. Angela Tabiri has taken Math and made it accessible to all. Voted as the world's most interesting mathematician and popularly known as the Math Queen, Angela shares her love for Math, her research having broad applications in quantum computing and her passion for mentoring young female students.

    35분

  2. 2024. 05. 27.

    Creating the next generation of smart plastics with Dr. Mohand Saed

    Current material challenges have necessitated the need to provide innovative solutions in the polymer materials space. Dr. Saed has led this charge in his research on stimuli responsive materials, having diverse applications. In this episode of Sani, the podcast that celebrates our African scientists, Dr. Saed discusses his ground breaking research and consequent start-up company, as well as his career journey from Sudan to Cambridge.

    16분

  3. 2024. 03. 14.

    Understanding the mind with Neuroscientist Thomas Tagoe

    Dr. Thomas Tagoe is a neuroscientist at the University of Ghana. His research focuses on how our environment influences the structure and function of our brains in response to our experiences. He also doubles as the Chief Operations Officer at GHscientific, an organization that seeks to build capacity in both students and professionals active in the science and tech spaces through public engagement activities with additional emphasis on growing a community of individuals connected by this shared vision. https://ghscientific.com/

    31분

  4. 2023. 12. 15.

    Using indigenous lessons as solutions to global challenges

    Dr. Nebie is a an anthropologist at the Arizona State University where she works hand in hand with local communities in sub-Saharan Africa to better understand the causes and effects of climate change with an emphasis on indigenous knowledge, in order to recommend solutions that will influence impactful policies.

    31분

  5. 2023. 09. 30.

    How does climate change affect the marginalized?

    Dr. Kwame Owusu Daaku is an Associate Professor and the Graduate Program Coordinator at the University of West Florida. His research focuses on understanding the effect of climate change and pollution on marginalized communities in coastal and inland coastal communities and the efforts of these groups to build resilience to these impacts. In this episode he sheds more light on his work and how he delicately threads the fine line between policy advocacy, social advocacy and academic research. LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwamenod/ University profile: https://uwf.edu/hmcse/departments/earth-and-environmental-sciences/faculty/dr-kwame-owusu-daaku.html

    48분

  6. 2023. 06. 15.

    Exploring nano materials for sustainable energy generation

    In this session, we have an insightful discussion with Dr. Nathaniel Boadi as he talks about his exciting chemistry with broad applications in the sustainable energy arena. You can learn more about his research here: https://webapps.knust.edu.gh/staff/dirsearch/profile/summary/2aea1b1b19bd.html

    22분

  7. 2023. 02. 13.

    Natural resources: A legacy for future generations?

    The need to effectively manage our natural resources is critical not  just for our survival but for the survival of generations to come. In  this episode, Dr. Michael Asigbaase, lecturer at The University of  Energy and Natural Resources located in Sunyani, Ghana, discusses his  research where he seeks to translate indigenous knowledge about  environmental management into mainstream science in order to make our  natural resources available for use to those coming after us.    You can connect with Michael on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-asigbaase-89b0382b/

    21분

  8. 2023. 01. 22.

    A close look at the science of the eye, with Dr. Kwadwo Owusu Akuffo

    In this episode we chat with Dr. Kwadwo Owusu Akuffo, Head of Optometry and Visual Science Department at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, and the recent recipient of the George Britton Early investigator of the Year award. Kwadwo shares with us his career journey, his passion for his research into nutrition for the eyes and his desire to assist upcoming scientists in pursuing their dreams. You can connect with Kwadwo on his Linkedin page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwadwo-owusu-akuffo-od-phd-faao-4636b649/  As always, let us know your thoughts about this episode, and don't forget to share and subscribe to Sani.

    26분
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This podcast highlights the awesome research work being done by Africans. It is a gallant attempt to place Africa on the map with regards to research and intellectual breakthroughs. It’s goal is to place the limelight on African researchers, while bringing science to the layperson serving as an inspiration to young upcoming scientists.

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  • 제작진
    Alex and Selassie
  • 방송 연도
    2021년 - 2025년
  • 에피소드
    14
  • 등급
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  • 저작권
    © Alex and Selassie
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    Sani