DIPPER Lab engages Belgium’s Multitel Innovation Center on AI research and training partnerships

The DIPPER Lab, KNUST team has visited the Multitel Innovation Center in Belgium to explore research and training partnerships in photonics, Artificial Intelligence, and bio-engineering as part of activities under the International Week at JUNIA University in France.

 The visit included a guided tour of Multitel’s research and innovation facilities, providing first-hand insight into the centre’s applied research work in photonics, digital technologies, biotechnology, and advanced manufacturing.

 The Multitel engagement was led by Jean-Yves Parfait, Head of the Artificial Intelligence Department, Fabian Dortu, Head of the Bio-Photonics Group, Brilley Batley Chirayath, Project Manager of the Trans-e-Bio project and AI researcher and Michael Selasi Dzamesi-Fiagbenu, AI researcher at Multitel.

 Michael Selasi Dzamsei- Fiagbenu, an alumnus of KNUST who joined JUNIA through the Erasmus programme, now works with Multitel.

Members of the delegation expressed appreciation at seeing his academic journey translate into active research and innovation in Europe.

Discussions focused on strengthening collaboration between Ghana and Belgium, including short research stays, co-supervised MSc and PhD programmes, joint publications, and training in optical design, signal analysis, machine learning, and photonic biosensing.

Student opportunities such as internships and PhD pathways in photonics, mechatronics, signal processing, and bio-testing were also discussed.

The DIPPER Lab delegation included Prof. Eric Tutu Tchao, Scientific Director, Dr Andrew Selasi Agbemenu, Deputy Scientific Director, Dr. Enoch Bessah, Climate & Ecosystems Service Monitoring, Dr. Prince Odame, Lead, Child Health & Innovation, Mrs. Christiana Selorm Aggor, Administrator and Dr. Caleb Ocansey Melanya, Lead, International Partnerships & Innovation and Prof. Frimpong Twum from the College of Science.

The delegation was joined by Marie-Astrid Bouchard and Herinaina Andriamandroso, both lecturer-researchers at JUNIA University, who supported the engagement and discussions.

The visit forms part of ongoing efforts by DIPPER Lab to strengthen international research collaboration and expand training opportunities for students and researchers.