Prof. Elsie Effah Kaufmann Becomes First Ghanaian Inducted into Royal Academy of Engineering

Prof. Elsie Effah Kaufmann, Dean of the School of Engineering Sciences and long-serving Quiz Mistress of the National Science and Maths Quiz, has achieved a historic milestone by being inducted as an International Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng) in London.

This remarkable honour makes her the first Ghanaian to join the prestigious fellowship, marking a significant achievement for both Ghana and Africa’s engineering community.

At the distinguished ceremony, Prof. Kaufmann signed the Academy’s historic roll book, joining a select group of globally acclaimed engineering leaders. The moment symbolised the official recognition of her groundbreaking contributions to engineering, education, and innovation.

Her induction represents a proud step forward for Ghana, inscribing her name and the nation’s into the global landscape of engineering excellence.