Ernest Opoku

Ernest, a Ph.D. candidate in the quantum chemistry group of Professor J.V. Ortiz at Auburn University, develops and applies new-generation electron-propagator methods for computing electron binding energies and Dyson orbitals. He obtained B.Sc. (Honors) and M.Phil. chemistry degrees from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana, advised by Professor Richard Tia. In 2019, he founded the Nesvard Institute of Molecular Sciences, which offers mentorship and fosters collaborations to strengthen the scientific capabilities of diverse Africans, with the goal of cultivating globally competitive talents. He advocates for equity in scientific research and education, leadership, and science policy.