Ferdinand Chufor

Personable and innovative problem-solver with solid foundation in mechanical engineering principles. Knowledge of CAD software and thermodynamics, paired with skills in design and analysis, ensures effective project execution. Committed to contributing to cutting-edge engineering solutions that drive efficiency and innovation.

• Scholarship of Impact Award, Ashesi University, 2022-2026
• Dean's List Honors, Ashesi University, 2022-2023, 3.5/4

• Differential Equation Project-Individual, 07/24 - Present, Developed a comprehensive model to forecast the impact of ventilation quality on the transmission rate of Tuberculosis., Employed the ode45 solver in MATLAB to analyze complex differential equations, ensuring precise predictions., Conducted simulations in MATLAB, revealing a 22% increase in disease transmission in poorly ventilated areas, highlighting the critical importance of proper ventilation in disease control.
• Statistics Group Project, 01/24 - 05/24, Conducted comparative studies with a four-person team to determine the optimal hydrogel formulation (10% or 8% gelatin) for enhancing bean plant growth in clay soil., Leveraged Excel and MATLAB to analyze data for water release and reabsorption rates for both 10% and 8% gelatin hydrogels., Simulated data in MATLAB, revealing that the 10% gelatin formulation had a higher water release rate, making it the most suitable for promoting bean plant growth in clay soil.
• Computer-Aided Design (CAD/CAM) Group Project, 01/24 - 05/24, Collaborated as part of a two-person team to design a V-6 turbo engine using SolidWorks software., Employed SolidWorks features such as extrude, loft, shell, revolve, Sheetmetal, and surface modeling to achieve our design specifications.

• Ashesi Engineering Student Association (AESA), Berekuso, Eastern Region, Ghana, Research and Design Lead, 08/23 - Present, Carefully selected and matched over 20 students for an academic program that connects aspiring scientists and engineers with university faculty-led projects, aligning with their academic interests and career aspirations., Implemented a campus-wide marketing campaign to advertise opportunities tailored for engineering students, leading to a 20% increase in student engagement with international opportunities, internships, and jobs since the last quarter of 2023.
• Because She Can Foundation, Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana, Fundraising Executive, 10/22 - 12/22, Scheduled biweekly meetings with potential sponsors over a two-month period to discuss sponsorship options, resulting in a cumulative sponsorship of GHC 50000, a 15% increment from previous years' annual fundraising effort., Leveraged Excel to manage the club's financial records for smooth financial operations, leading to the creation of an internal financial database aimed at managing future cash flow.