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2025 Quasar Night Highlights Strong Student Research and Knowledge Contribution

Ashesi University celebrated academic excellence and innovation at the second annual Quasar Awards Night on June 5, recognizing the Class of 2025’s most exceptional senior research projects. The evening brought together faculty, staff, students, and families to honour fifteen outstanding individual and team initiatives that exemplify the university’s dedication to academic achievement and innovative research ideas.

The nominations covered research, applied projects, and entrepreneurial initiatives across the Economics and Business Administration, Computer Science and Management in Information Systems, and Engineering departments.

In its second year, the Quasar Awards Night represents an initiative by the Office of the Provost to cultivate a robust culture of academic excellence and innovation within the student body.

Capstone and Academic Awards for Economics & Business Administration

Bissmi, Best Entrepreneurship Capstone, Anne Mansew Kuntah Bukari, Christabel Akana Akani, Kwabena Dwamena Tweneboa, Paa Kwesi Ofori-Voetagbe, Shallovern Srodah, and Yvonne Adwoa Agyakoma Boateng

Bissmi is transforming local classics like hibiscus drinks into wholesome beverages for kids. Their naturally sweetened hibiscus-based drinks, infused with real fruit flavours and sweetened with stevia, provide a tasty, tooth-friendly alternative to traditional sugary drinks. Unlike regular sugar, stevia doesn’t cause cavities or harm oral health, making it a better choice for kids.

Analyzing & Solving the Warehouse Operational Challenges of Kasapreko Company Limited, Best Applied Project Capstone, Regina Akpafor, Prince Owoahene, Acheampong Amoako, and Erica Elikem Akua Boabeng 

This project addressed key challenges faced by Kasapreko’s Accra Warehousing facility and proposed and developed two complementary solutions: Digital Barcode Technology (integrating Zebra MC3300, ZT230, and Produmex WMS) for real-time inventory tracking and ABC Warehouse Classification for dynamic SKU zoning based on turnover rates.

Sustainable and Green Finance in the Adoption of Digital Financial Services (DFS) by SMEs in Accra, Ghana, Best Thesis, Barbara Ephya Anku

This study explores how the awareness and perceptions of
Sustainable and Green Finance (SGF) influences the adoption of Digital Financial Services (DFS)among SMEs in Accra. By integrating the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT), the study examines the relationship between SGF awareness, perceived influence, and DFS adoption.

Capstone and Academic Awards for Computer Science & Information Systems

AI-Enhanced Video Editing: User-Driven Arbitrary Video-to-Video Style Transfer, Best Individual Thesis, Tiffany Abui Degbotse 

This capstone introduces an AI-driven video editing tool that enables editors to apply personalized, arbitrary styles to videos without retraining models, saving time and creative effort. By ensuring temporal consistency and preserving audio quality, it addresses the growing demand for high-quality, tailored content in marketing and digital storytelling.

Unsupervised Segmentation of Sign Language Videos for Scalable Dataset Creation, Best Team Thesis, Victor Quagraine and Candace Tariro Hunzwi

This capstone project focuses on developing an automated pipeline for creating sign language datasets, with Ghanaian Sign Language (GSL) as the initial use case. Instead of solely highlighting the scarcity of annotated data for African sign languages, the project emphasizes scalable, generalizable tools that streamline dataset creation through unsupervised video segmentation, automatic labeling, and alignment with text transcriptions.

A picture of Victor Quagraine & Candace Tariro Hunzwi with their award

Application of Reinforcement Learning to Route and Inventory Optimization in Supply Chains with Real-Time Fleet Tracking, Best Individual Applied Project, Hannah Nah-anzoh Pohmahmbuh

Monitoring and Predicting the Remaining Effective Lifetime of Catalytic Converters: A Multi-Modal Machine Learning Approach Leveraging BLE OBD-II Telemetry, Best Team Applied Project, Elikem Asudo Tsatsu Gale-Zoyiku & Pascal Mathias

CatalyticGreat+ empowers drivers and mechanics by predicting their car’s overall health, pinpointing issues, and forecasting catalytic converter lifespan, all through AI and a simple OBD-II device. Its smart hybrid cloud architecture ensures efficient, scalable delivery of these insights and provides authorities with an intelligent platform for enhanced emissions oversight.

Capstone and Academic Awards for Engineering 

Design and Manufacture of Tuberculosis Diagnostics Device, Technical Excellence Award in Mechanical Engineering, Martha Chaitezvi

A project focused on the design and manufacture of a low-cost, user-friendly diagnostic device for Tuberculosis (TB), aimed at improving early detection.

Smart Urine Analyser for Predictive Health Monitoring in Ghana: A sustainable Solution for Proactive Healthcare, Technical Excellence Award in Electrical Engineering & Computer Engineering, Bridget Nana Berniah Kwofie & Ben Abdul Charles

They designed a low-cost, smart urine analyzer for home use to support proactive health monitoring. The analyzer delivers real-time results, stores health data securely, and provides alerts based on abnormal readings or trends.

Affordable Semi-Active Prostheses: A Functional Solution for Amputees and Individuals with Limb Deformities in Ghana, Technical Excellence Award in Mechatronic Engineering, Emmanuel Nhyira Freduah-Agyemang

This project investigates how a low-cost, active prosthetic arm can be developed using electromyography (EMG) signals to restore essential hand functions for individuals with transradial(after-the-elbow) amputations. The objective is to create an affordable, intuitive, and reliable prosthetic solution that responds to real-time muscle activity.

Design and Implementation of Low-Cost Patient Elevation System for Yeboah Hospital, Innovative Engineering Excellence in Mechanical Engineering, Ekow Awotwi Nhyiraba

He designed an elevation system for patients in a space-constrained hospital to solve the issue of having to sometimes carry patients manually upstairs from the ground floor to the first floor, where the wards are located.

Design of a Low-Cost Interactive Braille Learning Device for Young Children with Visual Impairments in Ghana, Innovative Engineering Excellence in Electrical Engineering, Erica Ayeyi Amoa Atta

She designed and developed a low-cost, interactive braille learning device for young children with visual impairments in Ghana. The device integrates tactile braille cells, audio feedback, and a user-friendly interface to support multisensory learning of the English alphabet and basic word structures.

Smart Pen for Real-Time Handwriting Recognition, Innovative Engineering Excellence in Computer Engineering, Daniel Tunyinko & Dave Leori  Donbo

The project involved the development of a novel smart pen attachment that enables real-time handwriting recognition on any surface. The system digitizes handwritten characters with immediate feedback displayed via a companion mobile app. The detachable design allows reuse with regular pens, making handwriting digitization more practical and accessible.

Design of a Robotic Waste Segregation System for Small-Scale Waste Management System in Ghana, Innovative Engineering Excellence in Mechatronic Engineering, Francine Nana Afia Arthur

This capstone focused on the design of a semi-automated waste segregating system tailored to the needs of small-scale waste collectors (aboboyaa). It uses computer vision to classify the kind of waste and a SCARA robotic arm to pick and sort the waste.

Received by her mother on her behalf.

Hardware-Accelerated Embedded Machine Learning with a Softcore Processor, Technical Excellence Award in Computer Engineering, Obed Allotey Babington Kpakpo

This project involved integrating both the processor and AI accelerator on the same chip, achieving 420× faster performance. The design enables real-time AI processing in small devices for applications like IoT and robotics.

 

Valedictorians: Bridget Nana Berniah Kwofie and Keren Grant

Bridget Nana Berniah Kwofie is an Electrical and Electronic Engineering major passionate about renewable energy and health technology. Her work focuses on designing innovative, sustainable solutions that address real-world challenges. She developed an automated urine analyzer for her capstone project to make health monitoring more accessible, predictive, and user-friendly. Bridget is driven by a vision to harness the power of engineering, particularly in power systems and smart health technologies, to build resilient, energy-efficient communities and improve quality of life on a global scale.

Keren Grant’s passion for education and peer support led her to serve as both a Peer Academic Advisor and a Peer Tutor, roles in which she mentored fellow students through their academic journeys. Beyond the classroom, Keren consistently sought out opportunities to grow through challenges. She was part of the winning teams in the Payaza Fintech Competition and the CFA Institute Research Challenge (Ghana level), where she applied her curiosity, teamwork, and strong analytical thinking to solve real-world problems.

Activity Calendar

Featured Event: December 3, 2025

Christmas on the Hill
A festive end-of-year celebration featuring activities, music, and community bonding. This event brings together students, faculty, and staff to share in the holiday spirit before the break.