Bridging the Quantum Divide: Advancing Inclusive Quantum Education and Innovation Through Global Collaboration” - Dr. Henry Martin
Dr Henry Martin, Coordinator for Mathematical and Computational Physics (MCP) Unit, Department of Physics, at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), joined the International Community of Quantum Science and Technology (QST) at Cosmo Caixa (leading science museum), Barcelona, Spain, for the Quantum Education Summit 2025. He was invited to participate as a speaker and panellist from December 3rd to 5th, 2025.
As part of the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ 2025) and under the auspices of UNESCO, the Catalonia Quantum Academy hosted a landmark Global Education Summit as part of the Celebration of Quantum Science and Technology. This groundbreaking summit brought together world-leading quantum scientists, policymakers, educators, and industry pioneers to explore and assess the challenges of quantum science and technologies, and to propose solutions to fuel improvement in education, entrepreneurship, job creation, and economic growth.
Dr Martin presentation was on the topic: ‘‘Quantum Science and Technology (QST) in Ghana: A way to address the Quantum Divide and Ensure Inclusiveness’’. He demonstrates a model that the MCP Unit have used within its four (4) years of inception and the successes achieved so far. With this, he called for knowledge-sharing, skill-building, and strategic collaborations within the QST space, as Africa (Ghana) has the human capacity and talents to revolutionise. After, he joined a panel discussion on the topic:" Outreach Initiatives in Africa". This was a thought-provoking discussion centring on hands-on outreach and immersive exhibitions to senior high school students. In addition, an introduction of bridging programmes for Bachelor's graduates aiming to attend graduate school will encourage these efforts, driving tangible action towards capacity building, inclusivity, and a sustainable education ecosystem.
Dr. Henry Martin is a Lecturer at the Department of Physics at KNUST, Coordinates the Mathematical & Computational Physics (MCP) Unit and serves as Local Coordinator for the Interdisciplinary Mathematics Network (RealMaths Consortium). He also leads the MSc Physics programme under the Institute of Distance Learning and is the Department’s Postgraduate Coordinator. Dr. Martin holds a PhD in Scientific Computing & Industrial Modelling from KNUST, with research exchange at the University of L’Aquila (Italy) and a visiting position at the University of Oulu (Finland). His academic journey includes training at institutions in Germany, Italy, and the University of Rome 'La Sapienza'. His research focuses on digital twin approaches to real-world problems through multiscale Multiphysics modelling (DFT, MD, MC, FE), machine learning, and statistical analysis. His work spans water systems, renewable energy, and materials science.
