Department of Physics, KNUST

WatchOut🚨 & Save the Date‼ For months now, the conversation on bridging the Quantum Divide and ensuring inclusive participation has been at the heart of many boardroom and scientific discussions leading up to the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ 2025). Africa once again joins the world in marking the IYQ2025, and Ghana🇬🇭 is taking the conversation further. Brilliant minds from across Africa & round the World will gather at KNUST in February 2026 to explore the frontiers of Quantum Computing and Simulation. It’s a meeting of education🎓, ideas💡, research, collaboration, and purpose, all driven by impact. Kindly Share & Watch Out for Registration Soon‼️ cc: KNUST College of Science (CoS) KNUST E-LEARNING CENTRE CoE KNUST International Programmes Office, KNUST Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi University of L'Aquila The University of Bonn TU Dortmund University Perimeter Institute EPFL Center for Quantum Science and Engineering (QSE) OQI – Open Quantum Institute GESDA - Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipator Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) CERN Ghana Commission for UNESCO Unitary Foundation Xanadu Google Jingbo Wang Dr. Robert Sewell Barry Sanders Leonardo Guidoni Bruno Julia Diaz Justyna Lubośna Stefan Jorda Maïté Dupuis Bob Coecke Kate Shaw Estelle Inack Stefanos Kourtis Riche-Mike Wellington Farai Mazhandu XPRIZE Kathrin Spendier, Ph.D. Dorcas Attuabea Addo Henry Martin, PhD Rhydal Esi Eghan (PhD) Elliot Menkah Henry E. Quarshie International Year of Quantum Science and Technology

Join in to listen to this inspiring talk from Dr Linus Labik. Date: Wed, 22nd October 2025 Time: 11 AM. Meeting ID: 369 882 347 4717 Passcode: vu9el79z Link: https://lnkd.in/eZScR5z4

IPO, KNUST Welcomes Returning MCP Students and Briefs Next Cohort for Italy🇮🇹 Exchange On Monday, September 29, 2025, five5⃣ MPhil students who had just returned from an exchange programme at the Università degli Studi dell'Aquila, Italy, paid a courtesy call on Professor Esmeranda Manful, Vice Dean of the International Programmes Office, KNUST (IPO). A few days later, on Thursday, October 2, the 2025 cohort of twelve students (three3️⃣ PhD and nine9⃣ MPhil candidates) preparing to embark on an exchange met her for a pre-departure orientation. Further details: https://lnkd.in/efzPe6Yz Both engagements formed part of the administrative briefings for the ten-month exchange programme in Mathematical and Computational Physics (MCP). The students were accompanied by Henry Martin, PhD, Coordinator of the MCP Programme, and Henry E. Quarshie, Deputy Coordinator. Professor Manful warmly welcomed the returnees, commending them for representing KNUST with distinction and encouraging them to channel their international exposure into innovative contributions in their fields. She also congratulated the departing students, offering guidance on travel✈️️ safety, cultural adaptation, and the importance of professionalism and excellence as ambassadors of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Students Publication. We are grateful to the Department of Physics, the University, partners, and sponsors for their continuous support, and we look forward to sustained collaboration and impactful academic exchange. cc: RealMaths - Double Msc Mathematics for Real World Applications Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi KNUST College of Science (CoS) KNUST E-LEARNING CENTRE InterMaths Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Master in Quantum Science and Technology @ Barcelona Department of Physics, KNUST Bruno Rubino Danilo Larivera #KNUST #InternationalExchange #HigherEducation #GlobalCollaboration #Physics #Maths #Computation #ResearchExcellence

MCP, KNUST Contributes to National Dialogue on Quantum Science & Technology at ARC-EDS 2025 Although interest in quantum science and technology is steadily growing in Ghana, national efforts remain fragmented and largely uncoordinated. The Mathematical & Computational Physics (MCP) Unit, Department of Physics, KNUST, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi delivered a presentation titled: “The State of Quantum Science & Technology in Ghana: Addressing the Quantum Divide and Promoting Global Inclusion Through the SDGs.” highlighting Ghana’s current progress and outlined a strategic path toward building a national coordinated quantum ecosystem. Download the Presentation slide: https://lnkd.in/e6mkx7_3 🎥 Watch the full talk: https://lnkd.in/eYtkjtib The Department of Physics, MCP Unit remains committed to supporting inclusive, innovation-driven quantum development in Ghana and contributing to global conversations in this emerging field. cc: Organization Pasqal, NVIDIA, Quantonation , Quantinuum, IQM Quantum Computers, Classiq, D-Wave, Infleqtion, PsiQuantum, Alice & Bob, Fujitsu, QuEra Computing Inc., IBM, Microsoft, Rigetti Computing, Kipu Quantum, Quantum City Quantum Computing IBM Quantum The Quantum Insider Quantum Algorithms Institute OQI – Open Quantum Institute CERN Quantum Technology Initiative IonQ, IQAI, HQS Quantum Simulations International Year of Quantum Science and Technology QuTech

Bridging the Quantum Divide: Ghana’s Role in the Global Quantum Landscape Although Ghana’s interest in quantum research and education is growing, our efforts remain neither well coordinated nor strategically aligned at the national level. Last week, the ARC-EDS conference at the Accra International Conference Centre hosted a Global Education Event on Quantum Science and Technology. One vital discussion point centered on how quantum-related entrepreneurship and innovation could help tackle youth unemployment in Ghana. The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Students Publication. KNUST College of Science (CoS), Department of Physics, KNUST, was proud to participate. The coordinator of the Mathematical and Computational Physics (MCP) Unit, Henry Martin, PhD delivered a talk titled: “The State of Quantum Science & Technology in Ghana: Addressing the Quantum Divide and Promoting Global Inclusion Through the SDGs” 🔍 Key messages from the talk: ✅ Ghana’s growing interest in quantum education and research ✅ The absence of a national QST strategy — and the urgency to act ✅ Proposal for an ACE-QST cluster model to build excellence in quantum science ✅ High-School outreach to spark early interest in physics and frontier technologies ✅ Aligning quantum education with both global SDG priorities, local societal needs, and youth innovation strategies 📽 Watch the full talk: https://lnkd.in/eYtkjtib 📂 Access to the presentation slides will be available via: https://lnkd.in/efzPe6Yz We remain committed to shaping Ghana’s role in the global quantum landscape through education, innovation, and inclusive development. My thanks to the organisers of the conference and collaborators for making this possible ESDEV Foundation Africa Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) International Year of Quantum Science and Technology cc: Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi University of Ghana University of Cape Coast University of Energy and Natural Resources University for Development Studies Ghana Commission for UNESCO #IYQ25 #SDGs #MCP #QuantumScience #ARCEDS2025 #QuantumAfrica #PhysicsEducation #QuantumComputing #HigherEducation #AfricaRising

Enjoy these beautiful images from the Whittaker Foundation Awards ceremony honouring 23 of the best female students in the Department.

Twenty-three brilliant female students from the Department of Physics at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi have been awarded scholarships worth GHS 69,000 by the Dr. J.C. Whittaker Foundation The support, facilitated through the Board of Trustees of the Dr. J.C. Whittaker Endowment Fund, provided each beneficiary with GHS 3,000. This initiative seeks to promote female participation and academic excellence in physics at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. https://lnkd.in/e-QtdJxr

🚀🌌 Exciting Colloquium! 🌌🚀 Join us today Wednesday, 30th July 2025, as Prof. Chris Done, world-renowned astrophysicist and black hole expert, speaks on “Black Holes, Rocket Science & Faith”! Venue: Physics Lecture Theatre, Whittaker Building, College of Science, KNUST You can also join online via ZOOM. Time: 10.30 am. Our Speaker, Prof. Done, is a full professor at Durham University, with over 330 research papers and 20,000+ citations. She’s worked with NASA, ESA & JAXA, operated an X-ray telescope from the space shuttle, and shaped major international space missions like XRISM and Athena. Don’t miss this chance to hear from one of the leading voices in high-energy astrophysics—bringing science, space, and spirituality together in one unforgettable talk! 🌠✨ This colloquium is jointly organized by the Departments of Physics and Mathematics, KNUST. Linus Kweku Labik Cyril D. Boateng (PhD) Akyana Britwum Rhydal Esi Eghan (PhD)

Perimeter Institute Director Visits MCP under PSI Start Satellite Program We were honoured to welcome Dr. Maïté Dupuis –Director of Training, Educational Outreach, and Scientific Programs at the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics–to the Mathematical and Computational Physics Unit at Department of Physics, KNUST on July 11th. Her visit, part of the ongoing PSI Start Satellite Program, had three main objectives: engaging directly with students in both the #PSI #Start and #PSI #Bridge Programs gathering feedback, recognizing their commitment, discussing of other program model, discussing of curriculum and strengthening academic partnership between PSI and KNUST. 📚 Highlights of the visit included: 1. A session with students, where they shared experiences and received learning support materials. 2. A donation of quantum outreach kits to support the MCP unit and the department’s high-school outreach initiatives. 3. An interactive presentation on the PSI Program, quantum gravity, and the Perimeter Institute's vision. We're excited about our growing collaboration with PSI and look forward to future engagements through the PSI Start Satellite Program and PSI Bridge Program. Read📖 more: https://lnkd.in/efzPe6Yz University of Calgary University of Waterloo Institute for Quantum Computing Institute of Physics Peter Grünberg Institut (PGI) IBM Quantum Deutsche Physikalische Gesellschaft e. V. (DPG) The University of Bonn Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) European Quantum Industry Consortium (QuIC) European Center for Quantum Sciences Xanadu Department of Physics (D-PHYS), ETH Zurich #Ghana #QuantumScience #EducationOutreach #PerimeterInstitute #KNUST #PSIStart #TheoreticalPhysics #STEMEducation #InternationalYearOfQuantum2025

*🔬✨ Quantum Science Meets Armed Forces SHTS 🇬🇭* 100 years ago, Old Uaddara Barracks in #Kumasi served as a British military base. Today, it’s a civic space with educational and cultural significance—and the latest stop for our Quantum Science Outreach Program. On July 12, our team from the Mathematical and Computational Physics Unit at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi visited the Armed Forces Senior High Technical School to spark curiosity about quantum science and its real-world applications. This special session featured: 🔹 Dr. Maïté Dupuis from Canada's 🇨🇦 Perimeter Institute, who brought quantum concepts to life in an interactive and high-school-friendly way. 🔹 Thought-provoking Q&A with students on quantum careers and more. 🔹 Department of Physics, KNUST overviews by Dr. Michael Donkor, Dr. Olivia Christos (PhD) (#medical #physics), and Dr. Henry Martin, PhD, who emphasized the role of #mathematical and #computational #physics. 🔹 Interactive computer simulations and discussions on wave-particle duality Mark Paal Henry E. Quarshie A special mention goes to Kudjordji Princess - currently, a physics student at KNUST and an alumna of Armed Forces SHTS. As a beneficiary of our #Physics #Open #Day (POD22) program in 2022, her journey into physics began during an outreach session just like this. Inspired by that moment, she recommended we return to her alma mater. Huge thanks to the Armed Forces SHTS staff, our outreach team, and generous sponsors for making this initiative possible. Read📖 more -- https://lnkd.in/efzPe6Yz Ghana Commission for UNESCO Google OQI – Open Quantum Institute Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) International Year of Quantum Science and Technology RealMaths - Double Msc Mathematics for Real World Applications Wilhelm und Else Heraeus-Stiftung IBM Microsoft Unitary Foundation Quantinuum Quantum City Quantum Center, ETH Zurich Quantum Spain CERN Quantum Technology Initiative University of L'Aquila InterMaths Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Association of African Universities European Center for Quantum Sciences HQS Quantum Simulations IQM Quantum Computers Classiq SandboxAQ WiSTEM Ghana Ghana Education Service #QuantumGhana #PhysicsOutreach #STEMEducation #KNUST #PerimeterInstitute #ScienceInAfrica #PhysicsForAll #WomenInSTEM #SamplingInfinity