Team
We are a small team with a diverse set of skills and experiences. What draws us together is a passion for development and a strong belief in achieving impact over maximising personal gain. We are based across the world with flexible working arrangements including full and part time employees, collaborators and advisors.
Directors
Evelyn Arthur-Anto
DirectorEvelyn Arthur Anto is an MPhil graduate in Mathematics from the University of Cape Coast and a product of the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences. She excels as both a researcher and educator in Mathematics, with research interests ranging from the human genome to developing mathematical models for societal challenges. One of such research works is developing mathematical models and algorithms for accurate gestational age predictions using ultrasound images. Additionally, her current focus is on using Mathematical models for cancer diagnosis and survival time predictions. As an educator, Evelyn engages young learners with enthusiasm, utilizing games and puzzles to make mathematics practical and accessible. Her independence and creativity further enhance her capabilities.
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Francis Feehi Torgbor
DirectorFrancis Feehi Torgbor is a climate data analyst with expertise in supporting the communication of climate information to farmers through the Participatory Integrated Climate Services for Agriculture (PICSA) approach in Africa. He collaborates closely with meteorological services to ensure the generation of quality data and climate analyses relevant for PICSA. Additionally, as a founding director of the African Maths Initiative (AMI Ghana), an NGO, he is committed to promoting mathematics education and research for nationwide development, fostering a positive mathematical culture in Africa.
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Nana Adjoah Mbroh
DirectorNana Adjoah Mbroh is a dedicated mathematical scientist, with a passion for computational mathematics and problem-solving. Her enthusiasm lies in contributing to research projects that enhance simulations and scientific computations. Nana's pursuit of precision and innovation motivates her to achieve optimal outcomes in her work. She takes great satisfaction in applying mathematical and computational techniques to tackle intricate developmental issues and finds joy in sharing her expertise through teaching and mentoring others.
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Carl Ayitey Ayayee-Adade
Education Team LeadCarl Ayitey Ayayee-Adade is a devoted Mathematics tutor at the senior high school level in the Ghana Education Service (GES). As a co-founder of STEMfinite Education Network and the program coordinator of African Maths Initiative (AMI Ghana), he collaborates with others to demystify the teaching and learning of Mathematics in Ghana, making it engaging for students. He has a strong background in the Mathematical Sciences, Industrial Mathematics and Education. is passionately curious, versatile, self-motivated with research interests in teaching methodologies and Biomathematical modelling. He is also an enthusiast of Data Science and Machine Learning.
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Gifty Akoto
AccountantGifty Akoto is a seasoned accounting professional with a diverse background in the banking sector, Oil & Gas industry, and the Hospitality industry. Holding the title of Chartered Accountant, she possesses extensive expertise in Financial Reporting and Financial Statement Analysis. Presently, she serves as an Accounts Supervisor for one of the largest hotels in Africa.
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John Bagiliko
Technology Team LeadJohn Bagiliko is a Ph.D. Candidate at the University of Rwanda. John's areas of expertise are machine learning, data science and climatic data analysis. He is passionate about using data, statistics, data science, and machine learning to help African rainfed farmers. His current research is around improving satellite rainfall estimates in the African rainfed setting. He enjoys community building and is involved with AI Ghana as a co-founder and the president. John likes travelling, listening to music and writing.
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Nicholas Opoku
Data Team LeadNicholas Opoku is a final year Bioinformatics PhD Candidate at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. His expertise lies in Mathematical modeling of infectious diseases and analyzing biological data, particularly genomics. He is passionate about applying rigorous mathematical and computational techniques to address real-world issues in Biology, Agriculture, and Climate change. Nicholas has been actively improving his programming skills through various online platforms and is currently working on a project focused on developing algorithms for detecting copy n umber variations in the human genome.
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Patrick Banahene
Agriculture Team LeadPatrick Banahene is an engineer, volunteer, and a former lecturer at Tubman University in Liberia. He has a deep passion for future climate impacts on the water, energy and food nexus. He has actively contributed to numerous environmental research initiatives and projects. His ultimate aspiration is to persistently make a positive impact by advocating for sustainable water resources management and striving to create a better world to live in.
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Derrick Agorhom
InternDerrick Agorhom is a software developer and graphic designer. He has a background in Computer Science and Mathematics. His primary focus revolves around crafting innovative systems and applications that tackle real-world challenges through technology. Additionally, Derrick's enthusiasm extends to data science, where he delves into extensive datasets to derive informed insights and predictions. Derrick likes reading.
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