Biomedical Engineering is a diverse field that involves the application of scientific and engineering principles to health-related problems that require the involvement of technological approaches. This field of engineering has helped to transform medical care and biomedical research to great heights in the more developed countries, and the world around them.
Brief History
The Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Ghana was established in 2003, making it the first of its kind in Ghana and one of the pioneering departments on the African continent. The first cohort of students were admitted in 2004.
The primary focus of the department is to train engineers to address the healthcare challenges in Ghana. It offers a multidisciplinary curriculum that integrates concepts from various engineering fields such as electrical, mechanical, chemical, materials, and computer engineering to solve healthcare-related problems. The department is part of the College of Basic and Applied Sciences, which aims to develop world-class scientists and engineers through quality teaching, research, and innovation.
Over the years, the department has played a crucial role in training thousands of students for careers in the healthcare sector, providing teaching and practical services to other departments across the university, including medicine, biochemistry, physics, and botany. Despite limited research facilities and equipment, the department continues to make significant contributions to the field of biomedical engineering in Ghana and beyond.
Vision
Pioneering innovative biomedical engineering for good health and general wellbeing of society.
Mission
Fostering global partnerships to train students as future change leaders in biomedical engineering for translatable health solutions.
Administrative Leadership
See AllProf Samuel Kojo Kwofie
Head of Department
Prof. Samuel Kojo Kwofie is the Head of Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering Sciences, College of Basic and Applied Sciences. Samuel has pioneered the use of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, bioinformatics and computational bioengineering to support novel drug discovery and diagnostics. Samuel takes keen interest in STEM, especially for young female students, and this has taken him on various outreaches to selected schools across the country. He has interest in using technology to address gender-based violence (GBV), specifically technology-facilitated GBV.
Prof Elvis Tiburu
Graduate Coordinator
Prof. Elvis Tiburu is a distinguished biophysicist with over 21 years of experience in teaching and research across North America and Africa. He holds a Ph.D. in Biophysics and has made significant contributions to the fields of structural biology, nanomaterials for cancer treatment, and diagnostic tools for early disease detection. He is an professor at the Department of Biomedical Engineering and serves as an Adjunct Professor at the School of Optometry and Vision Sciences, UNSW Sydney. He is actively involved in mentoring students at the University of Ghana.
Dr Bernard Owusu Asimeng
Examination Officer
Dr Bernard Asimeng is a Senior Lecturer in Biomedical Engineering at the School of Engineering Sciences, University of Ghana. He joined the University in 2011 and has served in various roles within the Department. He was appointed Examinations officer in August 2023. He is in charge of all course scheduling in line with the University Academic Calendar and is the point of call for our students in matters relating to examinations, grades, etc.
