Congratulations Eugene Sefa Appiah

Eugene Sefa Appiah is a PhD. Researcher in Materials Engineering at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), with research interests in energy storage materials, supercapacitors, and electrochemical performance optimisation. His doctoral research, supervised by Professor Kwadwo Mensah-Darkwa, focused on the "electrochemical assessment of nanoporous carbon and phosphorus-doped Fe₂O₃ via 3-D diatomite for asymmetric supercapacitor applications."

His study aimed to develop high-performance electrode materials by utilising a hierarchically porous diatomite template to synthesise nanoporous carbon (anode) and phosphorus-doped Fe₂O₃ (cathode). The primary objectives were to enhance the electrochemical stability, improve charge storage capacity, optimise the synergistic interaction between the two electrodes, and achieve a high energy-to-power density ratio. His findings highlight the effectiveness of diatomite-derived structures in facilitating ion transport, improving conductivity, and boosting cyclic stability, making them promising candidates for next-generation energy storage devices. 

Eugene credits and expresses his gratitude to the KNUST Engineering Education Project (KEEP) for its pivotal role in his academic journey, acknowledging the financial support and encouragement provided by the KEEP staff and management. 

He extends his appreciation to his supervisor, Professor Kwadwo Mensah-Darkwa, for his invaluable guidance and mentorship, which significantly contributed to the success of his research. 

Looking ahead, Eugene plans to further explore advanced energy storage materials, with a particular focus on hierarchically structured electrodes, and contribute to the development of sustainable and high-efficiency supercapacitors for real-world applications.