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Southern African Regional Office of Astronomy for Development

Ghana

Ghana

Country Coordinator

Country Coordinator – Ghana

Proven Emmanuel

SAROAD Ghana Coordinator

Emanuel Proven-Adzri is a Ghanaian astronomer and Postdoctoral Researcher at the Ghana Space Science and Technology Institute and the Ghana Radio Astronomy Observatory. His work focuses on radio astronomy research and the development of scientific capacity in Ghana, including contributions to telescope commissioning and observational astronomy projects. His research interests include methanol masers, star formation regions, high-performance computing, and the application of machine learning in astronomy. Dr. Proven-Adzri holds a BSc in Physics from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology and an MPhil in Computational Science and Engineering. He earned his PhD in Physics from the University of Ghana, where his doctoral research examined the behaviour of methanol masers in star-forming environments. He is also an Approved Individual Member of the African Astronomical Society and remains actively involved in advancing astronomy and space science across Africa.

Key Activities in Ghana

Outreach Programs

Empowering the next generation of explorers. Discover how SAROAD's astronomy outreach inspires students and advances scientific literacy for society.

Astro Tourism

Southern Africa’s celestial magic: stargazing safaris, desert astronomy & galactic vistas. Your cosmic adventure starts here!

Astronomy For Mental Health

How stargazing reduces stress & anxiety—discover astronomy’s therapeutic power to quiet the mind and reconnect with the universe.

Astro Lab

Step into the Astro Lab: A hub for processing celestial images, discovering asteroids, and conducting hands-on astronomical research.

Opportunities

Explore careers in astronomy, from research to outreach. Discover funding, internships, and how to turn your passion for the cosmos into a profession.

Hack4Skills

Advancing the IAU’s vision: Harnessing astronomy to tackle poverty, inequality, and inspire the next generation of scientists.