{"id":235827,"date":"2024-10-20T16:51:18","date_gmt":"2024-10-20T16:51:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/10\/20\/knust-posterfest-highlights-role-of-ai-in-modern-research\/"},"modified":"2024-10-20T16:51:18","modified_gmt":"2024-10-20T16:51:18","slug":"knust-posterfest-highlights-role-of-ai-in-modern-research","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/10\/20\/knust-posterfest-highlights-role-of-ai-in-modern-research\/","title":{"rendered":"KNUST PosterFest highlights role of AI in modern research"},"content":{"rendered":"<br><div id=\"article-text\">\n                       \n                        \n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology\u2019s (KNUST) Faculty of Physical and Computational Sciences has held its maiden PosterFest conference, with a strong focus on the role of machine learning in scientific research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr Emmanuel Ahene, a lecturer at the Department of Computer Science, emphasized the importance of computational methods in addressing complex scientific challenges during his keynote speech.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cComputational methods are key to solving complex scientific problems. We need to focus on how to generate and use data efficiently. Raw data is meaningless without proper analysis; therefore, we must concentrate on generating more datasets and using them effectively to solve complex scientific problems,\u201d Dr Ahene said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He again stressed on the growing significance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning in the research world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He urged attendees to embrace these technologies, underscoring their potential to revolutionize various scientific fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIt is crucial to understand that Artificial Intelligence has come to stay; it is driving the force of technological advancement today. Therefore, it is important for us to learn about these technologies in solving complex problems,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr Ahene also proposed integrating AI and machine learning with traditional computational methods to improve research outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIt is essential for every researcher in any field to understand how to use Machine Learning techniques to solve problems relevant to their disciplines,\u201d he noted, advocating for the introduction of machine learning courses across programs offered by the college.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The PosterFest conference, which drew participation from over 80 students representing more than 15 departments within the university, provided a platform for postgraduate students to share ideas and network with the broader academic community. The event featured poster presentations showcasing research projects that applied computational methods to various disciplines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Dean of the Faculty of Physical and Computational Sciences, Professor Osei Akoto, also expressed his enthusiasm for the conference&#8217;s potential to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He described the forum as a vital opportunity for students and researchers to advance their skills. \u201cThis conference aims to achieve its objectives by providing an effective forum for academia, researchers, and practitioners to advance knowledge, research, and technology for humanity,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prof Mercy Badu, Chairperson of the planning committee, added that the conference reflects the increasing importance of interdisciplinary research, with computational techniques bridging gaps across scientific fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWith the use of algorithms, simulations, and large-scale data analysis, researchers can explore phenomena that were once beyond their reach,\u201d she concluded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With a theme centred on &#8220;Computational Methods in Scientific Research,&#8221; the PosterFest conference promises to become a cornerstone event that drives innovation and encourages collaboration within KNUST and beyond.<\/p>\n\n                <p><strong>DISCLAIMER: <\/strong>The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.<\/p>      \n               \n <!-- Post Tags -->\n                \n\n                        \n\n    \n                                 \n                                             \n                    <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology\u2019s (KNUST) Faculty of Physical and Computational Sciences has held its maiden PosterFest conference, with a strong focus on the role of machine learning in scientific research. 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