Eleven students from the Science Laboratory Technology Department have distinguished themselves on the global stage after participating in an international collaborative research and teaching initiative involving universities across Africa and the United States.
The project, titled “Bridging the Atlantic with Undergraduate Research and Cloud Computing: Analysis of Brain Volumetric Differences in Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD),” brought together faculty and students from the University of Port Harcourt, Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare, Busitema University, Lawrence Technological University, and ATU.
The initiative focused on equipping undergraduate students with practical skills in neuroimaging data analysis using Brainlife.io, a globally recognised platform for reproducible brain imaging research and cloud-based computing in neuroscience.
As part of the programme, students were placed in international research teams, allowing them to work across borders while building skills in teamwork, communication, and collaborative problem-solving. The experience also exposed them to global research standards and intercultural learning.
The participating ATU students were Acheampong Rabbi, Quarshie Bright Gblie, Bismark Baidoo, Ntow Philip Junior, Richards Chris Adotey, Sika-Nartey Emmanuel, Ernestina Atswei Mensah, Miriam Princess McCarthy, Yeboah Bernard Omane, Adjeitey Abdellah, and Gabriel Mensah Edem Kwashie.
The students were supervised locally by Mr. Jacob Apibilla Ayembilla, who coordinated their involvement throughout the training and research process.
The programme culminated in an international virtual conference hosted by Lawrence Technological University on Friday, April 24, 2026, where the students presented their findings alongside peers from partner institutions. Faculty members also reflected on the outcomes of the collaboration and explored opportunities for future expansion.
The achievement reflects ATU’s growing commitment to international partnerships and innovation, in line with its Strategic Plan 2026–2030. It also highlights the University’s efforts to enhance student employability and expand its global academic footprint.
The University community congratulates the students and their supervisor for representing ATU with distinction on the international academic stage.