Ali Abdallah Wusu-Gim

Graduated

Ali Abdallah Wusu-Gim is a Chemical Engineering PhD student at Ohio University and a research assistant at the Institute for Corrosion and Multiphase Technology. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), where he was also an ELEOS Scholar. At KNUST, Ali was actively involved in academic leadership. He served on the Department of Petroleum Engineering Academic Committee Board from 2020 to 2021 and later became the Board Head in the following academic year. He also represented KNUST as part of the Lean Gas team in the 2022 Gas Challenge Quiz. This achievement earned him the opportunity to complete his national service as an Operations Engineer with the Ghana National Gas Company. Ali has strong interests in research, travel, learning new cultures, and football. His long-term goal is to become a corrosion engineer, applying the knowledge and skills gained during his PhD to develop practical solutions that ensure equipment integrity and support continuous production. This journey would not have been possible without the support of the Eleos Cares Foundation. Their financial assistance eased the burden on his family and allowed him to focus fully on his studies. With guidance from Mr. Nana Acheampong Apenteng and Mr. Frank Owusu, Ali overcame academic and personal challenges, which significantly improved his confidence and performance. Through the Eleos Cares Foundation, Ali engaged with students from diverse backgrounds, shared ideas, and worked collaboratively, strengthening his teamwork and leadership skills. He also participated in educational trips to Kakum National Park and Cape Coast Castle, where he gained deeper historical and cultural insight. Ali sincerely appreciates the support of the Eleos family for the opportunities, memories, and hope they provided. Their belief in him continues to motivate him to keep pushing forward.