Education

Apr, 2014 - Doctor of Science (Advanced Energy) candidate
Department of Advanced Energy, The University of Tokyo
Research Theme: Repetitively Pulsed Laser Propulsion, Laser Supported Detonation wave dynamics and Laser-Propelled thrusters
Apr, 2012 - Mar, 2014 Master of Science (Advanced Energy)
Department of Advanced Energy, The University of Tokyo
Dissertation: "Influence of the ambient gas content on the propagation properties of laser supported detonation wave: A case study on Argon and Nitrogen gases"
Apr, 2011 - Mar, 2012 Postgraduate Research Student
Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, The University of Tokyo
Aug, 2003 - May, 2007 Bachelor of Science (Electrical/ Electronic Eng.)(FIRST CLASS HONOURS)
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Ghana.
Dissertation: "Electrical Services Design of a School Complex using AUTOCAD software (Co-authored)"
May, 2007 Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) 1
KNUST Cisco Networking Academy, Kumasi, Ghana.
Jan, 1999 - Aug, 2001 Senior Sec. School Certificate Exam (SSSCE)
Presby Boys'Senior High School, Legon, Accra, Ghana.
Sep, 1995 - Aug, 1998 Basic Education Certificate Exam (BECE)
Kanvilli Presby Exp. Junior High School, Tamale, Ghana.

Work Experience

Oct, 2010 - Jan, 2011 Competency Based Training (CBT) Curricular Development
Participated in the development of a CBT Curricular for Higher National Diploma Engineering Programmes for The National Board for Professional and Technical Exam (NABPTEX), Ghana.
Sep, 2008 - Mar, 2011 Senior Instructor
Department of Electrical/ Electronic Eng., Takoradi Polytechnic, Ghana.
(Lectured: Electrical Machines, Power Electronics and Control Systems)
Nov, 2008 - Mar, 2011 Industrial Liaison Representative
Department of Electrical/ Electronic Eng., Takoradi Polytechnic, Ghana.
(Organized industrial and educational trips for the department)
Project Coordinator
Department of Electrical/ Electronic Eng., Takoradi Polytechnic, Ghana.
(Advised students on final year Project Theme selection; Taught the technicalities of academic writings and presentation)
Jun, 2009 - Aug, 2009 Intern
Takoradi International Company, Aboadze Thermal Power Station, Ghana.
Dec, 2007 - Jul, 2008 National Service Personnel
Volta River Authority (VRA), Kpong Generating Station (KGS), Ghana.
Unit 2 Mini-Retrofit Project Participant (Ended Apr, 2008)
Replaced burnt stator/ armature windings,performed repair works at KGS, Ghana.
Jun, 2005 - Aug, 2005 Intern
Electricity Company of Ghana, Accra West District.

Leadership Experience

Oct, 2009 - Mar, 2011 Chapter Advisor, National Society of Black Engineers
Takoradi Polytechnic Chapter, Ghana.
Mar, 2006 - Mar, 2007 General Secretary
Christian Engineering Students' Fellowship, KNUST.
Feb, - Apr, 2006 Head, Annual Dinner Committee
Literary wing, Inter-Hall Christian Fellowship (IHCF), KNUST.
Dec, 2004 - Feb, 2005 Secretary, Planning Committee
IHCF's Committee for Literary wing's "Nite", KNUST.

Professional Membership

2012 - Present The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, IEEE
  • Graduate Student Member
  • IEEE Nuclear and Plasma Sciences Society Member
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    American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, AIAA
    Student Member
    The Japan Society for Aeronautical and Space Sciences, JSASS
    Student Member

    Academic Talk

    March 21, 2011 Delivered the Inaugural Talk
    Theme: "MODERN TRENDS IN ENGINEERING- THE PILLAR FOR NATION BUILDING"
    Event: School of Engineering & School of Arts Students' week celebration
    Venue: Auditorium, Takoradi Polytechnic, Ghana.

    Award/ Scholarship

    April, 2014 2014 HPLA/ BEP Conference 2nd Place Poster award
    Title: "One-dimensional control volume analysis and limit of laser-supported detonation for high propulsive efficiency"
    Authors: K. Shimamura, J.A. Ofosu, M. Fukunari and K. Komurasaki
    April, 2017 - March, 2018 AISF Scholarship Recipient
    Atsumi International Scholarship Foundation (AISF)
    April, 2011 - March, 2017 MEXT Scholar
    Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MONBUKAGAKUSHO, Japanese Government)

    Interests/ Hobbies