AIMS SUCCESSES
See how our brightest students are transforming Africa and help support our important work.
Alice Irankunda
Transforming Africa through big data and machine learning.
“Girls, do not be afraid of STEM, give yourself a chance and you will change the world.”
Diane Fokoue
Transforming Africa through numerical modelling.
“At AIMS Cameroon, the visit by former Governor General Michaëlle Jean inspired me with her success story.”
Christian Ogbonna
Transforming Africa through physics.
"The world can be a better place through science and technology.”
Noel Khaemba
Transforming Africa through computer modelling and information technology.
"I want to start a company where I can implement my knowledge in IT in the marketplace.”
Margaret Ikape
Transforming Africa through astrophysics
“Mathematics is essential for astrophysics. I wanted to improve my math knowledge before conducting research in astrophysics.”
Claude-Michel Nzotungicimpaye
Transforming Africa through climate science
“Before AIMS, I didn’t think much about research. But now, that’s my primary career goal.”
Xolisile Thusini
Transforming Africa through space science and physics
“Particle physics research has revolutionized the way we conceive the world. Research has revolutionized the way we think about the world.”
Jonathan Doku
Transforming Africa through telecommunications technology
“At AIMS, I learned problem-solving, computing, research-paper writing skills and sophisticated issue comprehension.”
Prosper Ngabenziza
Transforming Africa through nanotechnology
AIMS has been home to many of Rwanda’s brightest leaders, such as Dr. Prosper Ngabenziza - expert in Nanotechnology.
Hind Ahmed
Transforming Africa through better solar cell efficiency
“If not for AIMS, I wouldn’t have achieved all of this. The solution to Africa’s challenges lies with Africans themselves.”
Chica Yinka-Banjo
Transforming Africa by improving mining safety
Dr. Chika Yinka-Banjo, PhD graduated from AIMS in 2010. She completed her PhD in Computer Science at the University of Cape Town (UTC).
Angelina Lutambi
Transforming Africa through public health policy
“My work in modelling the impact of health interventions is directing policy in Tanzania,”
Dr. Lutambi proudly says.
Andree Nenkam
Transforming Africa by reducing climate change risk and boosting food security
Through crop modelling and climate analysis, she is able to advise farmers on strategies.
Alice Ikuzwe
Transforming Africa through sustainable energy
“I am developing energy efficient lighting solutions to enable greater access to the poor and disadvantaged across Africa,”
