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Vancouver, Bc, Ca

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Research focused on the development of AI methods for tumor detection and segmentation in medical images. Collaborative efforts include development of an image reconstruction library and GUI extension module.

Greater Accra, Ghana

In my role as a biomedical engineer, I served as a pivotal link in ensuring the seamless operation of medical devices and equipment within the company. Key responsibilities included overseeing device management, conducting routine maintenance to uphold operational integrity, and managing device logistics to meet organizational requirements efficiently. Additionally, I collaborated closely with executives and managers to optimize the technological infrastructure, aligning it with the company's evolving needs and strategic objectives.

South Africa

I spearheaded research initiatives focused on state-of-the-art Natural Language Processing (NLP) models. My primary objective was to integrate these models into targeted advertising recommendation systems, tailoring recommendations to individual client preferences. I achieved this by analyzing client data and translating insights into actionable recommendations.Key Responsibilities:• Researched and evaluated the latest advancements in NLP models to identify the most suitable approaches for targeted advertising.• Implemented and fine-tuned NLP models to personalize advertising recommendations for clients, ensuring optimal relevance and engagement.• Leveraged advanced context analysis techniques to enhance model performance and adapt recommendations dynamically based on evolving preferences.

Accra, Ghana

In my capacity as a research assistant, my focus revolved around exploring the design of structural nanoparticles tailored for diverse applications, including the electrochemical selective death of cancer cells and advancements in water purification techniques.Key Achievements:• Spearheaded the development of nanoparticle materials that showcased significant efficiency in inducing cancer cell apoptosis, showing their potential impact in cancer treatment.• Implemented optimizations in water purification processes resulting in a notable 20% enhancement in purification efficiency and output quality.• Contributed as a co-author to the publication of two research papers

Accra, Ghana

• Conducted weekly tutoring sessions covering topics in General Physics, Transport Processes, and Structure and Properties of Materials.• Held regular office hours to provide personalized assistance to students in understanding and resolving homework challenges.• Assisted in the organization and preparation of laboratory materials for practical sessions.• Collaborated closely with course professors and fellow teaching assistants to refine course content and grading protocols, fostering a cohesive learning environment.

Accra, Ghana

During my internship at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital within the Global Health Design Initiative (GHDI) program, I collaborated closely with a diverse team of students from the University of Ghana, Ghana and the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Our primary objective was to conduct a comprehensive needs assessment targeting maternal health technological requirements within the hospital setting. As part of this initiative, we developed a bedside blood coagulation analyzer, specifically designed to aid medical professionals in assessing the coagulation status of pregnant women undergoing surgical procedures.

Master Of Science - Ms, Biomedical Engineering/Medical Physics

Bachelor'S Degree, Bsc Biomedical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Editorial Board, Engineering Students' Association, Innovate GhanaA multifaceted programme that has equipped me.

Data Science

A well-rounded project-based data science and machine learning education. The curriculum is structured into four modules: 1. Regression.