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Naya James Mbabila

Biomedical Engineering Student

Profile Summary

A disciplined, result-oriented professional with a passion for continual growth and innovation. Committed to challenging the status quo and pushing boundaries in academic, professional, and technological spaces.

Areas of Interest

Bioinstrumentation
Photonics
Engineering Design
Biomaterials
Biophysics
IoMT
Bioinformatics
Nanotechnology
Sustainable Healthcare
Human-Machine Interfaces
Systems Design
Medical Imaging
Cybersecurity
Quantum Computing
Artificial Intelligence
Web and App Development
Leadership
Management and Governance
STEM Research and Education
Finance

Education

B.Sc. in Biomedical Engineering

Department of Biomedical Engineering
School of Engineering Sciences, University of Ghana

University of Ghana, Legon

Professional and Academic Experience

Current Leadership Roles

Speaker of Parliament

Engineering Students' Union, University of Ghana (ESUG)

Previously: Electoral Commission Chair (Sep 2023-Oct 2024) Deputy Electoral Commissioner (Jun-Aug 2023)
  • Oversaw student government legislative processes and parliamentary procedures
  • Conducted free and fair elections for student government positions

Recent Academic Programs

Obed Fellowship

University of Michigan, Global Health Design Initiative

  • Conducted clinical needs assessment at Obstetrics and Gynecology Units of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital through ethnographic research
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to identify healthcare technology gaps

Recent Leadership Roles

President

Ghana Society of Biomedical Engineering - University of Ghana (GSBE-UG)

  • Launched mentorship program connecting students with industry professionals
  • Organized nationwide biomedical engineering webinar series
  • Conducted technical seminars and coordinated field trips to medical facilities

Scholarships & Recognition

  • Dean's Honor List - School of Engineering Sciences, University of Ghana (2023/2024 Academic Year, CGPA: 3.80/4.00)
  • Educational Pathways International Scholarship - Full Scholarship at University of Ghana (Awarded January 2022, January 2023, October 2023, November 2024)

Certifications

View my complete list of professional certifications in the Skills & Expertise section.

Professional Memberships

  • Ghana Institution of Engineering - Student Member
  • The Field Engineer - Student Member
  • Elsie Effah Kaufmann Foundation - Volunteer (2023-Present)
  • Vispad Institute of Technology, Ghana - Member (2022-Present)

Speaking Engagements

UG Open Day

University of Ghana

  • Presented to prospective engineering students about academic programs and admission requirements at the University of Ghana

KNUST BMESS TRATECH Vacathon

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

  • Keynote speaker on "Leveraging Occupational Breaks to Raise Industry Professionals" for biomedical engineering students

References: Available upon request