Naya James Mbabila - Curriculum Vitae

Profile Summary

I am leveraging STEM and leadership to change the African story.

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

2022 - 2025

Professional and Academic Experience

Recent Academic Programs

Obed Fellowship

University of Michigan, Global Health Design Initiative

August 2024 - September 2024

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

Speaker of Parliament

Engineering Students Associaion of University of Ghana (ESUG)

November 2024 - September 2025

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

President

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

August 2023 - August 2024

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

Current Positions

Building Expansion Committee Member

School of Engineering Sciences, University of Ghana

January 2025 - Present

Contributed to planning and design discussions for school infrastructure expansion

Project Department Head

Street Fund Global Foundation

January 2025 - Present

Oversaw project planning and implementation for community development initiatives

Recent Positions

Ambassador

Studentpreneur Africa Network (SAN)

February 2025 - April 2025

Represented the organization and promoted entrepreneurial initiatives on campus

Conference Presenter

4th National GSBE Conference

October 2024

Presented research on innovative echolocation assistive device for visually impaired individuals

Campus Ambassador

Euron

November 2024 - April 2025

Promoted coding workshops and Euron's educational programs through campus events and social media

Internships

International Online Case Study Internship (Team Project)

UG Careers Directorate, Ghana/Germany/Kenya

April 2025

Collaborated with international students and companies to develop real-world solutions.

Clinical Engineering Intern

Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital

February-April 2024 & September-October 2023

Calibrated, serviced, and maintained medical equipment including anesthesia machines and MRI systems
Programmed and installed medical equipment inventory management software (EquiBase)

Medical Laboratory Intern

Powerhouse Hospital, Kumasi, Ghana

October 2022 - December 2022

Performed diverse laboratory analyses on biological samples using advanced diagnostic equipment
Maintained laboratory equipment and documented test results

Technical & Academic Programs

Quantum Computing Program

The Coding School

October 2022 - April 2023

Completed intensive quantum computing course with hands-on experience using IBM quantum platform
Project selected among top 30 for showcase: View Project

Biomedical Engineering Immersion

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

June 2022 - July 2022

Developed portable hand centrifuge prototype for low-resource settings: View Project

Part-time Work

Academic Tutor

NMJLessons (Part-time)

December 2022 - April 2025

Provided personalized academic support in STEM subjects to high school and university students
Created educational content and resources for online learning platforms
YouTube Channel: @NMJLessons

Paint Technician

Suame Magazine Vehicle Spraying Shop, Kumasi, Ghana (Part-time)

2013 - 2021

Developed expertise in all stages of vehicle finishing including surface preparation, paint mixing, and application
Provided client consultation and quality control for automotive paint jobs

Scholarships & Recognitions

HoD Recognition Award for Distinguished Leadership - Department of Biomedical Engineering (July, 2025)
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

November 3-4, 2023

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

September 8, 2023

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

References: Available upon request