Welcome to the Ghana Photonics and Optics Laboratory
The Ghana Photonics and Optics Laboratory is building the foundation for world-class optics and photonics training and research in Ghana.
Practical photonics for real-world impact
We advance optics and photonics education and research across Ghana and West Africa.
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Upcoming Events
Join our workshops, lectures, and outreach programmes connecting researchers, students, and industry partners.
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GPOL Hosts Quantum Key Distribution Workshop with Silas Ifeanyi of University of Waterloo
The Ghana Photonics and Optics Lab hosts a quantum key distribution workshop to boost cybersecurity awareness among students and researchers in KNUST
Read MoreWHO WE ARE
The Ghana Photonics and Optics Laboratory (GPOL) at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) is an emerging research and education hub dedicated to advancing photonics and optics in Ghana and the West African sub-region.
Our Funder
The International Society for Optics and Photonics
The Ghana Photonics and Optics Laboratory was founded with the generous support of SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics.
Our Partners
The Institute of Photonics Sciences
National Institute for Mathematical Sciences, Ghana
Savannah Centre for Contemporary Art
DEXT Technologies
Photonics Ghana
International Master in Photonics
ThorLabs
Testimonials
"I have benefited immersely from the Ghana Photonics and Optics Laboratory and the KNUST Photonics Student Chapter, gaining knowledge in photonics, collaborating with fellow researchers in the field, and meeting industry professionals."
– John Amedzo
"My experience with the GPOL has been truly inspiring. The lab provides a collaborative environment where students gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge photonics and optics research. Through GPOL’s mentorship and projects. I’m proud to be part of a community that’s driving innovation and promoting scientific excellence in Ghana and beyond."
– Mohammed Illiasu
Upcoming Events View all
15
Dec
KNUST's GPOL and Pearl Sullivan Engineering IDEAs Clinic, University of Waterloo presents Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) Workshop
- 2025-12-15
- GPOL Teaching Lab (P23), College of Science, KNUST
Our Team
Dr. Akyana Britwum
Principal Investigator, GPOL
Dr. Michael K. E. Donkor
Principal Investigator, GPOL
Mr. Felix Kojo Amewovi
Technician
Mr. Martin Adu-Kusi
Technician
Our Advisors
Dr. Peter de Groot
President of SPIE, Scientist Emeritus, Zygo Corporation, Chair of the Advisory Board
Prof. Peter Amoako-Yirenkyi
National Institute of Mathematical Sciences (NIMS), Ghana
Dr. Jens Küchenmeister
Leader, Thorlabs Educational Products, Thorlabs
Prof. Dr. Robert Sewell
Vice Director, People, Education and Culture, ICFO
Dr. Benjamin Kofi Asamoah
UEF, Photonics Ghana
