Meet Prof. David Ato Quansah, the Director of The Brew-Hammond Energy Center at the College. With a strong academic background in Chemical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering, Prof. Quansah has established himself as a leading expert in energy research.
Prof. Quansah’s academic journey began at KNUST, where he earned his undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering. He later pursued his Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, specializing in Thermofluids and Energy Systems. He also holds another Master's degree in Energy Engineering from the International Institute for Water and Environmental Engineering (2iE) in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. For his PhD, Prof. Quansah studied at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) located in a small serene and beautiful Norwegian town called Ås. His research was on degradation in field-aged photovoltaic modules. These programmes and other short-term professional development programmes strongly prepared him for his current role as Director of The Brew-Hammond Energy Centre.
As Director of The Brew-Hammond Energy Center, Prof. Quansah has been leading research projects that focus on sustainable energy solutions, including solar energy, bioenergy, and energy efficiency. His research has been published in reputable international journals, and he has presented his work at conferences worldwide.
One of Prof. Quansah's notable projects is the SolarCUP project, a $1M World Bank-funded initiative that aimed to promote the use of solar energy in Ghana. He has also worked on projects related to photovoltaic module degradation, bifacial PV modules, and minigrids in Ghana and beyond.
Prof. Quansah's passion for teaching and mentoring is evident in his approach to education. He believes in going beyond the presentation of facts and data, instead encouraging students to think critically about the big challenges of our time.
As a leading researcher and educator, Prof. Quansah is well-positioned to shape the future of energy research and sustainable development. He believes that the integration of AI and smart energy technologies will play a critical role in shaping the future of energy research.
Prof. Quansah's vision for The Brew-Hammond Energy Center is to become a globally recognized center of excellence for energy research in Africa. He is committed to working with stakeholders to achieve this goal and to make a significant impact on Ghana's energy future.
As Prof. Quansah looks to the future, he urges students, researchers, and policymakers to keep their eyes on the ball and passionately seek to contribute to energy sector development. By working together, he believes that Ghana can build on its successes in the energy sector and position itself to play a more active role in the sector's value chain.
