Eunice Amobea Adjei, a second-year Materials Engineering student at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, (KNUST), admits that her journey into the world of engineering has been full of surprises.

“Honestly, I had no idea about this programme until I started it,” she recalls.

She mentioned that the decision to study materials engineering was not her first choice, but something about the field intrigued her enough to take the leap. That decision brought more questions than answers at first, pushing her to seek guidance.

“I had to ask a lot of questions from senior course mates and lecturers. Even the orientation really helped to enlighten us about what to expect,” she says.

While she finds the programme challenging, like any engineering discipline, she shared that the programme so far has been worth it and eye-opening.

“No engineering programme is easy,” she reflects. “Materials Engineering is very abstract; you have to immerse yourself fully in class. But it’s worth it.”

What excites her most is the prospect of contributing to the field in the future. She has developed a keen interest in smart materials, a fascinating area of research focused on materials that respond to stimuli.

“I see myself in academia, doing a lot of research,” she said with a smile.

“Smart materials are fascinating, and I want to explore inventions in this field.”

Eunice hopes that one day, her curiosity will lead her to groundbreaking discoveries in the captivating world of Materials Engineering.

“Who knows? Maybe one day I’ll create something that could change how we interact with materials,” she said.

By: Abena Serwaa Gyamfi