Three distinguished faculty members from the School of Sustainable Engineering at the University of Cape Coast (UCC) have been appointed to serve on key Technical Committees of the Engineering Council of Ghana.

They were officially sworn into office during the inauguration ceremony held on August 22, 2025, at the Ghana Institution of Engineers (GhIE) Auditorium in Accra. 

Engr. Prof. Opoku Boadu(3rd right), Engr. Dr. Ebenezer Ankoma Gyamera (2nd right) and other members being inducted at the inauguration  

The appointment of these professors further reinforces UCC’s reputation in engineering education, research, and professional practice in Ghana.

Ing. Prof. Robert Sarpong Amoah has been appointed to serve on the Education and Training Committee, where he will contribute his expertise toward developing policies and frameworks that enhance engineering education and professional training across the country. 

Ing. Prof. Robert Sarpong Amoah (left) participating in the induction ceremony during the inauguration

Engr. Prof. Opoku Boadu joins the Finance and Administration Committee, bringing his vast experience in institutional management and engineering governance. Additionally, Engr. Dr. Ebenezer Ankoma Gyamera will serve on the Licensing and Registration Committee, which oversees the accreditation and regulation of engineering practitioners and firms.

The formation of these technical committees is part of the Engineering Council’s broader mandate to strengthen the governance, standards, and professionalism within Ghana’s engineering sector.

In a related development, the Head of the Department of Chemical and Renewable Energy Engineering, Ing. Prof. Samuel Kofi Tulashie, has been elected a Fellow of the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences (GAAS). This prestigious recognition celebrates his outstanding contributions to scientific research, innovation, and higher education in Ghana.

Ing. Prof. Samuel Kofi Tulashie 

Established in 1959, the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences is the country’s premier learned society dedicated to the advancement of knowledge in the Sciences and Humanities. The Academy promotes scholarly excellence, provides independent advice on national policy, and serves as a platform for dialogue between scholars, policymakers, and the public.