Dr Trebi-Ollennu (L), Prof Quaynor (M) and Dr Owusu Mensah (R) are Ghanaian scientists
Over the years, some Ghanaians have been exceptional on the global stage in various industries.
From Mars exploration to nanotechnology, Ghanaian minds are putting Ghana on the globe in reshaping the scientific landscape.
In this GhanaWeb article, let’s put the spotlight on some scientists who prove that talent nurtured in Ghana can impact the world far beyond its borders.
1. Dr Ashitey Trebi-Ollennu — Taking Ghana to Mars
He is a senior robotics engineer at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Being at the heart of the mission to Mars, Dr Trebi-Ollennu led the team that developed the Instrument Deployment System for NASA’s InSight Mars mission. He was born and raised in Ghana.
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2. Prof Nii Narku Quaynor — The Father of Africa’s Internet
Long before “digital transformation” became a buzzword, Prof Quaynor was laying the foundation for internet connectivity across Africa.
He pioneered Ghana’s early internet connections, helped establish AfriNIC, and today is celebrated globally as the “Father of the African Internet.”
His work opened digital doors for millions.
3. Dr Thomas Owusu Mensah — Fibre Optics
He was a Ghanaian-American engineer and inventor who transformed global communications with his revolutionary work in fibre optics, securing 14 patents along the way.
His research made high-speed internet possible and expanded into nanotechnology, where he continued to inspire the next generation of innovators.
4. Prof Baldwyn Torto — Cracking the Code of Insects
From Ghana to the world, Prof Torto’s research in chemical ecology has saved lives and crops by improving insect control and advancing food security.
In 2023, he became the first natural scientist from Ghana elected as an International Member of the US National Academy of Sciences, an extraordinary recognition of his impact.
5. Dr Henry Reynolds Nana Benyin Enninful — Biomedical Science
Currently a Walter Benjamin Fellow in Germany, Dr Enninful is among Ghana’s promising young scientists pushing the boundaries of biomedical research.
His fellowship empowers him to independently lead projects that could transform healthcare globally, cementing his place as one of Ghana’s brightest rising research talents.
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