Claudia Asare is a final-year Renewable Energy Engineering student at the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT), Tarkwa, Ghana. Widely respected for her academic excellence and transformative leadership, Claudia consistently ranks as the top student in her department and class, currently holding a CWA of 88%,  the highest among all female students in the Faculty of Engineering.

Her outstanding academic journey began in high school, where she graduated as valedictorian of Seventh-Day Adventist Senior High School, Bekwai, and was awarded Best Female Mathematician and Best Female Scientist, a testament to her lifelong commitment to excellence.

At UMaT, Claudia has built an impressive leadership portfolio, currently serving as:

• Project Manager, REESA

• President, Girls in Science and Technology (GIST) – UMaT Chapter

• Financial Secretary, AusIMM – UMaT Chapter

• General Secretary & Financial Secretary, Afrimine Africa

• Member, Organizing Team for Women in Engineering – UMaT Chapter

• Welfare Department Member, PENSA UMaT
  
  

Claudia’s leadership reflects purpose, discipline, and a deep commitment to community impact. Whether coordinating student-led projects, outreach events, or research activities, she brings unmatched structure, focus, and humility to every task.

⚡ Academic & Technical Excellence

Claudia is deeply passionate about solar energy, materials science, and data-driven innovation in Africa’s energy systems. Her final-year research project is titled:
“AI and DFT-Driven Material Selection and Optimization of CsPbI₃ Perovskite Solar Cells for Potential Deployment in Ghana’s Tropical Climate.” The project integrates Density Functional Theory (DFT) and machine learning with climate data to optimize high-efficiency solar cells for real-world applications.

She also recently led a practical project on:
Load Forecasting and Optimization of a Solar + Grid Hybrid Energy System for a Mankranso Community, blending energy modeling with social impact.

Currently, Claudia is strengthening her skills in:

• Python Programming

• Data Analysis

• Solar Energy Forecasting

• Hybrid Energy System Optimization
  
  

🌍 Driven by Purpose

Claudia is focused on becoming a solar energy engineer and data-driven sustainability expert, with a vision to design and manage energy systems that uplift both rural and urban communities across Africa.

Her core strengths include:

• Resilience & focus

• Strategic problem-solving

• Clear communication

• Organizational leadership

• A deep commitment to excellence and service

In every sphere she operates, Claudia leads with clarity, learns with depth, and serves with integrity, a true role model for her peers and a beacon of promise for Ghana’s clean energy future.