The people behind the center.
SYDA — GEIC is led and taught by practising renewable-energy engineers, researchers and educators committed to a just, practical energy transition for Africa. Meet the team.
Leadership
Direction & operations
Led by practitioners with a proven record.
Ing. Ferka-Ahenkorah Atta Snr.
Director of Training · Executive Secretary
Founder-led training in practical deployment across residential, commercial and industrial systems since 2019.
Ing. Prof. Nana Sarfo Agyemang Derkyi
Board Chairman
Chairs the SYDA — GEIC board, bringing decades of academic and engineering leadership in renewable energy.
Ing Kofi Boamah Arhin
General Manager
Runs day-to-day operations of the center and the partnership with BAK Energy.
Ing. Francisca Asare-Bediako, PE-GhIE
Renewable Energy Engineer · Researcher
Professional engineer working across energy systems research, smart grids, e-mobility and sustainable development.
Head of Department — Solar
Dept. of Solar Energy (DSE)
Leads the Department of Solar Energy and the Solar Energy Engineering program.
Head of Department — Biogas
Dept. of Biogas & Biomass (DBE)
Leads the Department of Biogas & Biomass and its engineering program.
Ing. Emmanuel Quansah
Board Member
Chartered engineer contributing oversight and technical guidance to the board.
Ing. Prof. Samuel Gyamfi
Co Board Chairman
Professor and engineer supporting the center’s academic governance.
Ing. Prof. Eric Antwi
Board Member
Engineering academic providing strategic and technical oversight.
Ing Elkana Atikle Yaovi
Field Expert
Field expert supporting practical training and on-site delivery.
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Teach, research or partner with the center.
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