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Meet the Students We've Empowered

African Talent, Global Impact

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Idalia Africa's commitment to impact is reflected in the lives of the students we've supported. These brilliant young minds are accessing opportunities once out of reach—and redefining what's possible for African innovation.

Our Students

  • Janet Sarfo is a theoretical physics researcher from Nkwanta, Ghana. She graduated with first-class honors from KNUST in 2023, winning the Whittaker Award. Janet’s research includes studying intrinsic charm in Z + c-jets events with the ATLAS collaboration at CERN. She’s also led photonics outreach in Ghana and mentored young women in science. Janet is now preparing for graduate studies in quantum field theory and physics beyond the Standard Model.

    Janet Sarfo

    CERN Internship, Switzerland

  • Prince Gidisu is a physics graduate from KNUST who participated in the CERN Summer School 2024. He worked on the TOTEM experiment under CMS, analyzing datasets for a Glueball search in 13 TeV proton-proton collisions. His work focused on real-world data analysis and experimental particle physics, solidifying his interest in applied physics.

    Prince Gidisu

    CERN Internship, Switzerland

  • Angel Macaulay, a standout Mechanical Engineering student at the University of Benin, blends innovation with technical skill. Sponsored by IdaliaAfrica, she’s set for the next leap in her journey. From power systems to global awards, CAD to coding, she tackles challenges with creativity, curiosity, and real-world impact.

    Angel Macaulay

    CERN Internship, Switzerland

  • Gift Oguare, a brilliant final-year Computer Science student at the University of Benin, found her tech passion at EdoInnovate. Skilled in cloud computing, she’s heading to CERN for a prestigious internship, proudly sponsored by IdaliaAfrica.

    Oguare Gift

    CERN Internship, Switzerland

  • Christian Idan Frowne is an MPhil student at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), a Software Developer and an AI Researcher with expertise in full-stack and mobile app development. Born and raised in Ghana, he earned his BSc in Computer Science.

    Christian Idan

    CERN Internship, Switzerland

  • University of Nairobi, Kenya

    Billy Nyaga

    CERN Internship, Switzerland

  • University of Nairobi, Kenya

    Samantha Khavai

    CERN Internship, Switzerland

  • Kwameh Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana

    Reccta Adetor

    CERN Internship, Switzerland