Ghana Germany Quantum Connect (GGQC) Project - Strengthening Physics Training and Research in Ghana
In an exciting initiative to rejuvenate Physics Training and Research in Ghana, the Ghana Germany Quantum Connect Project (GGQC) is a collaboration between Bonn University and Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). This partnership is coordinated by the Mathematical and Computational Physics Unit of the Department of Physics at KNUST and aims to foster cutting-edge research and capacity building in quantum science and technology.
To initiate this collaboration, a delegation of fifteen (15) Ghanaians has been invited to participate in a knowledge exchange program in Germany. The team comprises:
- Five (5) faculty members from Ghana, including three (3) from KNUST.
- Ten (10) students (current and recent graduates) from Ghana, with seven (7) from KNUST.
The academic visit will take place as follows:
- University of Bonn: 9th - 16th March 2025
- TU Dortmund: 16th - 19th March 2025
This visit will provide participants with exposure to advanced quantum research, experimental and computational techniques, and collaborative discussions with leading researchers in Germany.
The Ghana Germany Quantum Connect Project (GGQC) is committed to:
- Building Capacity: Providing Ghanaian faculty members and students with hands-on experience in quantum research.
- Fostering Research Collaborations: Establishing long-term partnerships between Ghanaian and German universities to advance physics education and research.
- Enhancing Knowledge Transfer: Exposing participants to global best practices in quantum algorithms, simulation techniques, and theoretical modeling.
- Strengthening Educational Curricula: Leveraging insights from German institutions to improve quantum science education in Ghana.
This initiative is only the beginning of a broader effort to position Ghana as a hub for quantum research in Africa. With the support of academic institutions, policymakers, and funding agencies, the collaboration aims to establish sustainable research networks, mentorship programs, and training workshops for students and researchers in Ghana.
As the delegation prepares for this transformative visit, we look forward to fostering a strong, dynamic partnership between Ghana and Germany that will contribute significantly to the development of physics education and research in Africa.
