Seth Asare Profile

Seth Asare is a second-year master’s student in Double Degree (REALMATHS) programme between University of L’quila (Italy) and KNUST (Ghana). He is currently in Ghana for mobility phase of His programme.

His research focuses on first-principles modeling of interstitial diffusion in refractory metals using Density Functional Theory (DFT). He works extensively in high-performance computing environments and uses the Atomic Simulation Environment (ASE) for atomistic model construction and workflow automation, as well as VESTA for structural visualization and analysis. His interests span computational materials science, applied mathematics, and scientific programming.

In addition to materials modeling, he has participated in advanced training in quantum computing and simulation techniques, including hand-on experience with IBM Qiskit platform.

VISITING RESEARCH / INTERNATIONAL TRAINING

- Visiting masters student – University of L’Aquila, Italy (2024-2025).

- University of L’Aquila (Italy).

 

HONORS AND AWARD

- Visiting master’s student – University of L’Aquila, Italy

- International mobility Scholarship Award – Azienda per il Diritto agli studi Universitari dell’Aquila (ADSU), 2024/2025

- TNE Scholarship

- Pre-masters bonus - University of L’Aquila, Italy (2024/2025)

 

CONFERENCES AND SEMINERS

1. African International conference on quantum computing and simulations.

KNUST, Kumasi, 13th – 21st February 2026, Ghana.

Student participant in an African international conference covering quantum algorithms, quantum machine learning, quantum communication and quantum atomistic modeling.

The programme featured lectures and laboratory sessions delivered by the international researchers and industry experts.

2. Foundational research gaps and future direction for Digital Twins.

Conference participant, 15th Dec 2023.

Participated in a conference focused on digital twin technologies and their real-world applications. The programmed explored bidirectional data flow between digital and physical systems. Highlighting data modeling frameworks, simulations techniques.

3. Quantum computing workshop.

KNUST, Kumasi, 11 – 18 May 2023.

Participated in an intensive workshop on quantum computing covering theoretical frameworks and practical implementations. Gained hands-on experience in using IBM’s virtual quantum laboratory environment, working with Qiskit in jupyterLab to implement basic quantum circuits and simulations.

4. Webinar, 6th -10th February 2023.

Attended QUEUE II winter school, focused on advanced concepts in quantum theory and their application in Chemistry and materials science. The training included chemical computation techniques and methodological approaches for solving real-world scientific problems.

 

CURRENT PROJECT

First-Principal calculations of atomic (H, N, O) interstitials and molecular (NH3, H2O, NO2) interactions with BCC refractory metals (Mo, Nb).