Senior Leadership
The senior team leading St. Michael's University Institute.
Michael E. Enow, Esq.
Founder and President
Michael E. Enow, Esq. has built a career at the confluence of law, entrepreneurship and philanthropy. He possesses over two decades of legal practice experience in the areas of insurance, commercial, corporate, cross-border investments and civil law. Michael has represented clients in transactional and litigation settings, ranging from governments and international companies to solo entrepreneurs and small businesses. Yet, he has derived his most fulfilling professional experiences when he represents the average citizen against corporate behemoths such as insurance companies, manufacturers of defective products and banks. His quest as a lawyer has been to ensure that ordinary people have a fair shake against corporate and public institutions with far greater resources. Michael's entrepreneurial drive is fueled by a profound sense of purpose: the creation of employment and the opening of pathways to upward social and economic mobility for the younger generation. As Founder and Owner of Enow & Associates, APLC, and through his leadership roles with Corot Ventures Ltd., African Atlantic petroleum, Inc., Adage Healthcare Solutions, LLC, and most recently Evergreen Healthcare Concepts LLC, he has helped create jobs for hundreds of people across Africa and the United States. This same entrepreneurial instinct has informed his legal practice, where he has counseled emerging businesses on corporate structuring, capital raising, and policy development, enabling founders to turn ideas into sustainable, job-creating enterprises. A fervent believer in the use of education as a pedestal for growth, Michael has personally educated scores of young people through high school and university, investing directly in the next generation's potential. His commitment to giving back is demonstrated by his consistent support for charitable causes such as: the United Negro College Fund, Southern Poverty Law Centre, St. Jude Children's Hospital, Médecins Sans Frontières, Mercy Ships, the Smithsonian Museum of Art and the Veterans of Foreign Wars; a reflection of his belief that professional success carries with it a responsibility to invest in the wellbeing and advancement of others. He is a member of the American Bar Association, member of the Louisiana State Bar Association, member of the American Trial Lawyer's Association, member of the American Society of International Law and the Cameroon Bar Association. He is also a member of the U.S Tax Court in Washington DC and a Certified Arbitrator - Financial Industry National Regulatory Authority (FINRA) in the USA. He is a Bachelor of Laws and Maitrise en Droit graduate of the University of Yaoundé, and holds an LL.M in international law from the University of Lagos and another LL.M in Energy and Environmental Law from Tulane Law school in New Orleans, Louisiana. The founding of St. Michael's University Institute is the culmination of his long-standing commitment to educating and transforming the lives of young people.
Professor Ekema Agbaw
Vice-Chancellor
Professor Ekema Agbaw, Vice-Chancellor, has a long history in higher education. After obtaining his bachelor's degree (1976) and Diplôme d'Étude Supérieur (1977) from Yaoundé University, he proceeded as a British Council scholar to the University of Leeds, UK, where he received an M.A. in English Literature. Through a Fulbright fellowship, he subsequently pursued studies for a Ph.D. at the University of Connecticut, which he obtained in 1986. Professor Steven Ekema Agbaw is an accomplished English professor, literary scholar, educator, and academic leader whose career has focused on literature, postcolonial studies, African and African-diaspora literature, and higher education. He has served at Bloomsburg University in Pennsylvania, where he was a Professor of English and Director of the Frederick Douglass Institute, contributing to teaching, student development, academic leadership, and initiatives promoting diversity and intellectual engagement. He has also served as a representative for Bloomsburg in the Frederick Douglass Institute's statewide Summer Scholars Program. Professor Agbaw is also an internationally engaged scholar and editor whose academic work has examined postcolonial literature, African cultural representation, identity, language, and literary studies. He served as editor of Aspects of Postcolonial Literature, a scholarly collection published through Constantine the Philosopher University in Slovakia, and his academic contributions have appeared in international scholarly contexts. His standing in the field is further reflected in his service as a reviewer for the editorial and scientific board of Scientia et Eruditio, alongside scholars from universities including the University of Chicago and University of Louisville. Beyond scholarship, Professor Agbaw's career reflects a sustained commitment to education, student advocacy, academic mentorship, and cross-cultural intellectual exchange. He has participated in university-wide leadership and academic committees and has been recognized for his contributions to student success and first-year student advocacy. His professional profile combines literary scholarship with institutional leadership and a longstanding commitment to bringing African and postcolonial perspectives into American higher education. He made significant contributions to higher education in Cameroon by organizing exchange programs between American institutions and public universities in Cameroon, which enabled several faculty members from the Universities of Yaoundé and Buea to pursue professional development in the United States. Professor Agbaw plans to use his broad experience and expertise in higher education to make St. Michael's one of the most distinguished institutions in Cameroon.
Jane A. Carss
Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Administration and Finance
Jane A. Carss, Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Administration and Finance, is an experienced banker, senior manager, and business advisor with a career spanning more than two decades in the UK banking sector and over 20 years of professional and community involvement in Cameroon. She spent over 20 years with Barclays Bank in the UK, progressing through a range of roles before becoming a Manager in the Corporate Division and a Senior Relationship Manager within the Middle East and North Africa Group. Her banking experience includes corporate business management, relationship management, financial analysis, risk assessment, credit evaluation, business development, and client negotiations. Since relocating to Cameroon in 2000, Jane has held senior management, consultancy, and advisory positions across banking, microfinance, education, agriculture, and other sectors. Her roles have included Assistant General Manager at National Financial Credit/NFC Bank, Chief Executive Officer of FIFFA SA, Special Adviser to First Group, Technical and Commercial Director at Manpowercam, Controller at Ovamba Cameroon Solutions, and consultant/adviser to several organisations. Her expertise includes strategic planning, budgeting, financial management and reporting, operational management, regulatory compliance, human resource management, recruitment, staff training and coaching, and the development of effective procedures and systems. Beyond her professional career, Jane has demonstrated a strong commitment to community and social development. She has served as a Board Member and Advisor of LINK-UP Children in Buea since 2001 and previously served as Treasurer and member of the Advisory Council of Habitat for Humanity Cameroon. She is also actively involved in social organisations, including executive roles as Financial Secretary or Treasurer. Her professional strengths include leadership, negotiation, strategic planning, communication, critical thinking, organisation, financial management, and team development, making her a versatile senior professional with extensive experience in both established organisations and emerging businesses.
Professor Robinson Enow Mbu
Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research and Medical Education
Professor Robinson Enow Mbu, Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research and Medical Education, is a distinguished obstetrician-gynaecologist, medical educator, researcher, and healthcare executive with extensive experience in clinical medicine, reproductive health, public health, and healthcare administration. A Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Yaoundé I, he has held senior leadership positions within Cameroon's health system, including Director of Family Health at the Ministry of Public Health and Director General of the Yaoundé Gynaeco-Obstetric and Paediatric Hospital. With advanced training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Public Health, reproductive health technologies, minimally invasive surgery, ultrasonography, and hospital management, Professor Mbu has combined specialist clinical practice with medical education and institutional leadership. His professional interests include maternal and newborn health, reproductive health, minimally invasive gynaecological procedures, and strengthening healthcare delivery systems. An accomplished researcher, Professor Mbu has contributed extensively to the scientific literature on maternal mortality, antenatal care, adolescent pregnancy, contraception, malaria and infectious diseases in pregnancy, stillbirth, abortion-related complications, and prevention of mother-to-child transmission. His continuing academic and professional work reflects a commitment to improving women's health, strengthening health systems, and advancing evidence-based healthcare in Cameroon and across Africa.
Dr. Solomon Agbor
Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Professionalisation, Evaluation & Internal Control
Dr. Solomon Agbor, Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Professionalisation, Evaluation & Internal Control, is a public health professional and healthcare administrator with more than two decades of experience in global health, health systems strengthening, higher education, and healthcare quality improvement. His work has spanned the United States, the Caribbean, and more than a dozen countries across sub-Saharan Africa, where he has led initiatives in public health, clinical care, implementation science, monitoring and evaluation, and institutional capacity building. Dr. Agbor currently serves as Program Administrator and Compliance Coordinator with the Maryland Department of Health, where he provides leadership in healthcare quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and Medicaid program oversight. He also served as a Health Subject-Matter Expert Consultant for the World Bank-funded Africa Centers of Excellence (ACE) Program through the Association of African Universities, providing technical guidance to universities in Nigeria, Senegal, Guinea and Burkina Faso on academic quality, research, accreditation, and institutional strengthening. A graduate of Morgan State University (DrPH), Baltimore, Maryland and Howard University (BSc.) Washington D.C, Dr. Agbor is also a Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES). He has held faculty and leadership positions with the University of Maryland School of Medicine's Institute of Human Virology and has managed large international health programs funded by US-PEPFAR and USAID. Dr. Agbor's scholarly interests include health systems strengthening, implementation science, quality improvement, workforce development, and public health policy. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and a book on HIV/AIDS and remains committed to advancing education, research, and evidence-based healthcare to improve health outcomes globally.
Advisory Team
Distinguished experts supporting our academic mission.
Dr. Aloysius Ngombe Mbako
Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon, MD, MSc, FRCSI
Dr. Aloysius Ngombe Mbako is a distinguished Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon, medical educator, and healthcare leader with extensive experience in Cameroon, the United Kingdom, and across Africa. A retired Colonel of the Cameroon Armed Forces, he has held senior clinical, academic, and leadership positions, including Specialist Consultant in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery in the UK. Dr. Mbako is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and holds postgraduate degrees in Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery and Orthopaedic Engineering. He currently combines voluntary clinical practice and medical teaching with leadership and community development initiatives. He is a Representative and Consultant for World Orthopaedic Concern UK, a Board Member of the Cameroon Institute of Technology, and Co-Founder of Premier Medical Centres in Cameroon. Passionate about strengthening healthcare and communities, Dr. Mbako supports medical education, rural ICT development, environmental conservation, and charitable medical initiatives across Cameroon and Africa.
Prof. Williams Emeka Obiozor, EdD
Professor of Adult Learning and Special Education
Prof. Williams Emeka Obiozor, EdD, is a professor of adult learning and special education; a United States Congressional Youth Leadership Awardee in 2006, community activist, creative writer, career mentor and founding editor-in-chief of the African Journal of Teacher Education (AJOTE) published in Canada; International Journal of Education, Science and Public Policy in Africa (IJESPPA), among others. Obiozor is widely traveled and was formerly an assistant professor of Special Education at the Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, USA. Obiozor is an alumnus of the prestigious University of Pittsburgh, PA-USA; Wilmington University, Georgetown-Delaware; University of Nigeria, and St. Teresa's College, Nsukka. He was a former Assistant Director, Frederick Douglass Institute of Academic Excellence at Bloomsburg University; former Deputy Director, International Programs at Nnamdi Azikiwe University-Awka; founder and former Director, Centre for Disability and Special Needs Research (CENDASNER 2019-2025) at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka-Nigeria. He taught at American Public Schools System for 5 years; and 8 years in the Higher education settings before returning to Nigeria. From 2018-2020 he served as Rector, NationBuilders Polytechnic, Asaba, Delta State. Obiozor's 10 years anniversary of professorship was marked with a just concluded sabbatical and fellowship programme at CICA-University and Seminary in Orlando, Florida, USA. He recently wrote, edited and published 3 international books on Artificial Intelligence and Education; among over 70 journal articles, papers and books locally and overseas. In 2022 he attracted an international grant from Afrexim Bank, Cairo-Egypt, for his Centre for Disabilities (CENDASNER). While in 2023, JAMB recognized his CENTRE and Nnamdi Azikiwe University with a Gold Award of Excellence, as the Best University in Nigeria that provides access to higher education to students with disabilities. He is the producer, Onestreet Radio Show; chief consultant, Onestreet Consulting and loves playing tennis.
Dr. Ndakor Enow, MD
Physician — Psychiatry Resident & Chief Medical Resident
Dr. Ndakor Enow's career in healthcare spans nursing, public health, and medicine, with clinical experience across multiple healthcare systems in Cameroon and the United States. She began her professional journey in Cameroon, earning a Higher Professional Diploma (HPD) in Nursing from St. Louis Higher Institute of Health, a B.Sc in Nursing and an M.Sc in Epidemiology from the University of Buea. After relocating to the United States, Dr. Enow built an extensive nursing career caring for medically complex patients in several major healthcare institutions. Her nursing experience included MedStar Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C., Johns Hopkins-affiliated facilities in Bethesda, Sibley Memorial Hospital, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), and Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Much of her work was in telemetry and acute-care settings, where she cared for patients with complex cardiovascular and medical conditions requiring close monitoring and multidisciplinary management. She also practiced as a nurse during the COVID-19 pandemic, caring for acutely ill patients during one of the most challenging periods in modern healthcare. These experiences strengthened her clinical judgment and exposed her to the profound intersection between serious medical illness, psychological distress, families, and the healthcare system. Her years at the bedside ultimately influenced her decision to pursue a career in medicine. Dr. Enow earned her M.D. degree from Columbus Central University in 2023 and subsequently began General Adult Psychiatry Residency at ECU Health Medical Center/East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina. She currently serves as a PGY-4 psychiatry resident and Chief Medical Resident. Her clinical interests include reproductive and perinatal psychiatry, women's mental health, mood and anxiety disorders, addiction psychiatry, and culturally responsive mental healthcare. Her progression from nurse to epidemiologist and physician gives her a distinctive perspective on patient care, combining years of bedside experience with public health training and psychiatric medicine. She remains committed to compassionate, whole-person care, medical education, and improving access to high-quality mental healthcare in diverse and underserved communities.
John N. Chi, Ph.D, MBA
Founder & CEO, NCHOTU INVESTMENTS LLC
John N. Chi, Ph.D, MBA — Founder & Chief Executive Officer, NCHOTU INVESTMENTS LLC. Executive on sabbatical with twenty-five years of industry leadership at Cummins Inc., as well as Deere & Company Inc., and experience in technology management, research & development, product development, sustainability, operations, six sigma process improvement tools, automation, digitalization, data analytics, blockchain technology, artificial intelligence, building global teams, training, and project management. At Cummins Inc., he led the Engine Controls development and implementation work of in-cylinder and after-treatment technologies to meet more stringent emissions regulations and improve fuel economy for light duty, medium duty and heavy-duty diesel engine platforms. At Deere & Company Inc., he led the Advanced Customer Solutions as well as Powertrain and Hydraulic Systems Engineering Organizations for the Worldwide Construction and Forestry Division, and the Power Unit Integration and Verification Engineering Organization for the Power Systems Division. Born in Cameroon, he was educated at various institutions in Cameroon, Canada, and the United States obtaining various advanced degrees.
Engr. Michelle Djuidje
Petroleum Engineer & Energy Professional
Engr. Michelle Djuidje is a Cameroonian petroleum engineer and energy professional with an international academic and research background spanning Cameroon, China, and the United States. Her academic journey in petroleum engineering began in Cameroon and continued in China, where she pursued advanced studies in the field, before advancing her graduate education at Louisiana State University (LSU) in the United States. Her doctoral studies in Petroleum Engineering are in progress, as she continues building her expertise in subsurface energy systems and emerging energy technologies. Her technical and research experience spans petroleum production, well completion, sand monitoring, gas transport in porous media, and underground hydrogen storage. Her research at LSU has focused on gas transport and residence-time behavior in porous media, with applications to underground hydrogen storage. These experiences have strengthened her broader interests in sustainable energy development, subsurface energy storage, carbon management, renewable energy, and the global energy transition. Beyond research, Michelle has been actively involved in graduate and professional engineering leadership, student engagement, professional development, and industry-academia collaboration. Her professional interests lie at the intersection of engineering, energy, sustainability, policy, education, and leadership, with a strong commitment to contributing to Africa's evolving energy and educational landscape. Having studied and worked across diverse academic and cultural environments, she brings a broad international perspective to engineering education and professional collaboration. She is fluent in English, French and Mandarin Chinese. Michelle is passionate about applying her engineering expertise, international experience, and leadership background to strengthen higher education, promote innovation, encourage global collaboration, and contribute to the development of future engineers and energy professionals in Cameroon, Africa, and beyond.
Dr. Nkem Khumbah
Director, African Academy of Sciences (AAS)
Dr. Nkem Khumbah currently holds a Director position at the AAS. He joined the African Academy of Science as Head of STI Policy Systems, Governance and Partnerships (STI-PGA), effective September 2023. He is also a Senior Fellow with the Washington-based Global Federation of Competitiveness Councils (theGFCC.org), faculty affiliate with the Science, Technology and Public Policy Program (STPP) at the University of Michigan, and Chairman of the Africa Development Futures Group. He previously was Lecturer of Mathematics and member of the STEM-Africa Initiative at the University of Michigan; Assistant Professor of Mathematics at North Georgia College and State University; and held research Fellowships at the Institute for Pure and Applied Mathematics at UCLA and the Mathematical Science Research Institute at UC Berkeley. He has worked extensively with the African Science, Technology and Higher Education bodies, including serving in 2015 as Founding Executive Curator of the Next Einstein Forum (NEF): Africa's Global Forum for Science, Policy and Society. His articles have appeared in journals like the New York Times and the African Policy Review; he is a frequent speaker at conferences and symposia in North America, Africa, Asia, and South America.
Dr. Juliet Enow
Public Health Specialist & Senior Project Manager
Dr. Juliet Enow is a public health specialist, educator, and project management professional with over a decade of experience in public health research, program evaluation, and health systems improvement. She serves as Senior Project Manager at Partners For Kids, a pediatric Accountable Care Organization affiliated with Nationwide Children's Hospital. In this role she supports initiatives to improve population health outcomes, strengthen healthcare delivery, and address health inequities among underserved pediatric populations across the state of Ohio. Dr. Enow earned her Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) from Jackson State University. Her professional and scholarly interests focus on health equity, access to care, and translating research into practical, system-level interventions that improve outcomes for vulnerable populations. She is also an adjunct faculty member in Alcorn State University's STEM-MBA program, where she teaches graduate-level health administration courses, and serves on the administrative board of SZM, a Christian global nonprofit focused on youth empowerment, and poverty alleviation.
Fannyuy Kewir, Ph.D.
Bio-Environmental Scientist & Engineer
Fannyuy Kewir, Ph.D., is a bio-environmental scientist and engineer specializing in renewable nanomaterials for sustainable agriculture, environmental remediation, and advanced material applications. He holds a Ph.D. in Biological Engineering (2026) and an M.S. in Biological and Agricultural Engineering (2025) from Louisiana State University, where his doctoral research in Dr. Cristina Sabliov's laboratory focused on engineering lignin-based nanoparticle delivery systems for the controlled release of micronutrients, antimicrobials, and plant growth hormones. His dissertation, Lignin-Based Nanoparticles: Synthesis and Applications, builds on a research career spanning three continents, including a dual master's in environmental engineering from the Università degli Studi di Padova (Italy) and the National Advanced School of Public Works (Cameroon). Kewir has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications on bio-based nanocomposites and functionalized lignin materials and presented his work at national conferences. Fluent in English and French, he is focused on translating laboratory-scale innovation into scalable, real-world sustainability solutions.
Dr. Effie A. Perry
President, EtAi Ener Corp
Dr. Effie A. Perry is President of EtAi Ener Corp, a Houston-based innovative marine energy company. She brings more than 22 years of experience in the oil and gas industry and EPC engineering, built across some of the sector's most established operators and service companies, including Chesapeake Energy (now Expand Energy), Murphy Oil, Marathon Oil, Schlumberger, and Baker Hughes and more. At Chesapeake Energy she served as the named technical authority over the company's reserve base and worked deal teams end to end as both reserves director and financial valuator across multibillion-dollar transactions. Her responsibilities have included SEC guidance and reporting, SOX and internal controls, and corporate governance, and she has consulted with leading industry firms such as Gaffney, Cline & Associates. Her research focuses on energy economics, renewable energy finance, and real options valuation, with particular attention to how emerging technologies move from demonstration to bankable investment. Her academic path began at the University of Buea, and she joins St. Michael's, a private institution located in the same town, with a commitment to prepare young Cameroonians to lead in energy, engineering, and enterprise.
Elisabeth N.M Ayuk-Etang
Associate Professor of Environmental Humanities
Elisabeth N.M Ayuk-Etang is an Associate Professor of Environmental Humanities at Xavier University of Louisiana. She was an Institute of International Education – Scholar Rescue Fund (IIE-SRF) fellow at University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), where she was made the 'Tipson Distinguished Professor in the Department of Religious Studies, in 2022. Before moving to UCSB as an IIE-SRF fellow, she was the Chair of the Department of English at the University of Buea, Cameroon for almost half a decade. She holds a PhD in Black Women's Writings and Ecofeminism from the University of Yaoundé 1, Cameroon. She is a prominent and established scholar and researcher in her field, with more than twenty publications to her credit. She is a recipient of several awards, amongst which are the African Women Development Fund (AWDF, 2019), CODESRIA's Higher Education policy Initiative (HEPI 2019), University of Michigan African Presidential Scholar (UMAPS 2015) fellowship, and the 'Janet Hennessey Dilenschneider Scholar Rescue Award in the Arts' (2022). She is affiliated to the Continental Education Strategy (CESA) for Africa, housed by the African Union (AU), and a founding member of Women of Higher Education Network (WoHEN) in Africa.
Rev. Dr. Asah Jacob Fotoh
Construction Management Professional & Clergy
Rev. Dr. Asah Jacob Fotoh was born in Buea, Cameroon. He began his education at Baptist Primary School Mutengene and later pursued technical training in brick-laying and concreting, earning advanced certifications from the City & Guilds of London Institute. His professional career started as a builder and farm manager in Cameroon before moving abroad in 1997. In London, he obtained a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management from the University of Westminster (2001) and a Master's degree from London South Bank University (2003). He subsequently worked as a Field Engineer in the United States and Canada, and later completed a Master of Divinity at Ramah Bible College, London, in 2012. Upon returning to Cameroon in 2013, he joined the National Advanced School of Public Works in Yaoundé as a lecturer and later became Assistant Lecturer at the Higher Technical Teacher's Training College (HTTTC), Kumba. On December 16, 2020, he was ordained as a Reverend Pastor of the Presbyterian Church in Cameroon. Rev. Dr. Asah is a member of the Chartered Institute of Building (UK) and the European Centre for Research Training and Development. His professional focus is on sustainable construction and educational leadership.
Professor Collins A. Kimbeng
Professor of Sugarcane Breeding, LSU AgCenter
Professor Collins A. Kimbeng (PhD) is an internationally recognized agricultural scientist and specialist in sugarcane breeding, genetics, and crop improvement. He serves as a Professor of Sugarcane Breeding at the LSU AgCenter in Louisiana, USA, where his work focuses on developing improved sugarcane varieties with enhanced yield, disease resistance, cold tolerance, and climate resilience. Professor Kimbeng holds a B.Sc. (Hons.) in Botany and an M.Sc. in Plant Breeding from Ahmadu Bello University, Nigeria, and a Ph.D. in Plant Breeding and Genetics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA. His career includes significant international research experience and extensive collaboration with agricultural research institutions and the sugar industry. Through his research, teaching, and leadership, Professor Kimbeng has made significant contributions to modern sugarcane variety development and the advancement of sustainable agricultural production. His expertise spans conventional and molecular breeding, genetic diversity, and the application of innovative breeding approaches to address emerging challenges in agriculture.
John Ako Enohnyaket
Senior RF and Systems Engineer, SSC Space
John Ako Enohnyaket is a Senior RF and Systems Engineer with more than 13 years of experience in wireless communications, RF and microwave systems, telecommunications, embedded technologies, and aerospace. He holds a Master's degree in Wireless Communications from Lund University, Sweden. He currently works at Swedish Space Corporation (SSC Space), where he is involved in RF systems supporting space and launch operations. His work covers telemetry, tracking, Flight Termination Systems (FTS), GNSS, antenna and ground-station systems, RF communication links, system integration, verification, and performance analysis of mission-critical aerospace systems. Prior to joining the space sector, Ako spent several years working with Ericsson in Sweden as a Senior RF Engineer, contributing to the development and integration of advanced cellular and radio systems, including LTE, 5G NR, Massive MIMO, beamforming, RF front ends, and antenna systems. Earlier in his career, he worked as an RF Engineer at Intel Corporation in Germany, where his work focused on cellular RF subsystem development, RF algorithms, power-amplifier characterization, modem and RF front-end integration, and technologies such as Digital Pre-Distortion (DPD), Envelope Tracking (ET), Crest Factor Reduction (CFR), and mmWave communications. Ako is also the founder of Mega Technologies Sweden AB, a Swedish technology and engineering consulting company. Through his consulting activities, he has provided engineering services to technology and aerospace organizations, including Sigma Connectivity and Thales Aerospace, working across RF and wireless systems, embedded technologies, system integration, and aerospace communications. His professional and technical interests include RF and microwave engineering, antenna systems, wireless communications, 5G and future wireless technologies, satellite and aerospace communications, telemetry and tracking, GNSS, embedded systems, signal processing, and RF systems engineering. He is particularly interested in the development and integration of complex RF systems and in bridging RF hardware, antennas, software, and system-level engineering. Ako's career spans the semiconductor, telecommunications, consulting, and space industries, providing him with a broad technical perspective and a strong interest in applying advanced wireless and RF technologies to both terrestrial and aerospace communication systems.
Joyce Tita Takang, PMP, Security+
Data Governance & Technology Leader
Joyce Tita Takang, PMP, Security+, is a data governance, technology, and business leader with more than 15 years of experience spanning education, financial services, cloud technology, and the U.S. federal environment. She began her professional journey teaching and preparing students for international examinations before moving into human resource management in the banking sector and later transitioning into technology. Her career has since encompassed banking technology, cloud computing, database management, cybersecurity, enterprise data governance, and digital transformation, including experience at Amazon Web Services (AWS). Today, she leads database management and data governance initiatives within a U.S. federal enterprise environment and also serves as an independent consultant, bringing her expertise to complex business and technology challenges, with a growing focus on responsible AI adoption and governance. Joyce holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics and a Post-graduate in Human Resource Management, along with professional credentials including Project Management Professional (PMP), CompTIA Security+, and Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate. She is currently pursuing an Executive Doctor of Business Administration, with research interests in AI governance, organizational transformation, operational risk, digital trust, and workforce readiness. Drawing on her multidisciplinary background in economics, education, human capital, financial services, and technology, Joyce is passionate about bridging academia and industry and helping prepare the next generation of African graduates to be globally competitive, entrepreneurial, technologically capable, and equipped to create meaningful economic and social impact.
Dr. Divine Bup Nde
Research Assistant Professor, Southern University and A&M College
Dr. Divine Bup Nde is a Research Assistant Professor at Southern University and A&M College, Baton Rouge, USA, whose research spans food science, bioenergy, sustainable agriculture, and advanced process engineering. With more than two decades of experience in research, teaching, and academic leadership across Africa, Europe, and the United States, he has established an international reputation for innovative work in food processing, extraction technologies, biomass valorization, and renewable energy systems. His current research focuses on transforming agricultural waste into bio-oils and food-grade activated carbon using radio frequency technologies, as well as developing novel food products that enhance sustainability, nutrition, and economic value. Dr. Nde is particularly recognized for his expertise in experimental design, response surface methodology, GC-MS and EPR analysis, and the optimization of food and bioresource processing systems. Prior to joining Southern University, Dr. Nde served as a Visiting Scholar with the LSU Superfund Research Program at Louisiana State University. He also held appointments as a Senior Fulbright Research Fellow and Research Scholar at the LSU AgCenter, conducting pioneering research in microwave-assisted oil extraction, biodiesel production, and lignin valorization. Earlier in his career, he served as Associate Professor at the University of Bamenda and Assistant Professor at the University of Maroua in Cameroon, where he taught food engineering and nutrition courses, supervised graduate students, and led curriculum development and academic program administration. Throughout his career, he has mentored numerous undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students while contributing significantly to institutional capacity building. Dr. Nde earned his Ph.D. and M.Sc. in Process Engineering from the University of Ngaoundere, Cameroon, and a Bachelor of Technology in Industrial Chemistry from the Federal University of Technology, Yola, Nigeria. He has authored more than 60 peer-reviewed publications in leading journals, and his scholarly contributions have advanced understanding in food quality and safety, biofuel production, renewable materials, and sustainable processing technologies. An active member of the international scientific community, Dr. Nde serves as a reviewer for numerous high-impact journals and participates in grant evaluation panels.
Charles Fondo Ngwa
Construction Project Management & Architectural Technology Professional
Charles Fondo Ngwa is a construction project management and architectural technology professional with over 25 years of experience in the construction industry. His career has taken him through different areas of the profession, including architectural drafting, site supervision, project management, design coordination, construction consultancy, and teaching. He holds an MSc in Construction Project Management from Birmingham City University in the United Kingdom and a Bachelor's degree in Architectural Technology and Construction Management from Copenhagen School of Design and Technology (KEA), Denmark. Over the years, Charles has been involved in the planning and delivery of construction projects, working closely with architects, engineers, contractors, subcontractors, clients, and other project stakeholders. His experience covers project planning, site management, construction supervision, quality and safety monitoring, resource coordination, interpretation of technical drawings and specifications, and preparation of shop drawings. His international experience includes working with C.F. Møller Architects in Copenhagen, Denmark, where he contributed to architectural and construction-related activities, including shop drawings, costing and budgeting, material selection, and project meetings. He has also held several construction and project management roles in Cameroon, building extensive practical experience from site-level construction through to project coordination and management. Alongside his industry career, Charles has a strong interest in education and knowledge sharing. He previously served as a Lecturer at the College of Technology (COLTECH) in Bamenda, where he taught courses including Engineering Drawing and Farm Structures and Environments. Charles brings together extensive practical construction experience, project management knowledge, architectural technology, and teaching experience. A major area of his professional and academic interest is sustainable construction, particularly the application of sustainable technologies and practices in building design, construction planning, project delivery, and the built environment. His broader interests include construction project management, architectural technology, building design and construction, project planning and supervision, and the development of future construction professionals.
Professor Elroy Patrick Weledji
Professor of Surgery, University of Buea
Professor Elroy Patrick Weledji is a distinguished visceral and gastrointestinal surgeon, academic, and Professor of Surgery at the University of Buea, Cameroon. His expertise and research focus particularly on surgical oncology, coloproctology, and surgical sepsis. He has an impressive academic and professional background, including a BSc (Hons) in Physiology from London, an MSc in Neurological Science, an MBBChBAO from Ireland, and Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (FRCS). Professor Weledji currently serves as Professor of Surgery and Postgraduate Coordinator at the University of Buea. He has also worked as a Consultant Gastrointestinal Surgeon at major hospitals in Douala, Buea, and Limbe. Internationally, he has been affiliated with several leading surgical organisations, including the European Society of Coloproctology, British Association of Surgical Oncology, International Society of University Colon and Rectal Surgeons, and European-African HepatoPancreaticoBiliary Association. A highly accomplished researcher, he has published more than 300 peer-reviewed articles and medical papers, covering areas such as intra-abdominal sepsis, hepatic epigenome research, and his eponymous Weledji's clinicopathological classification of perianal Paget's disease. His professional development includes numerous prestigious international fellowships and advanced surgical training programmes in the UK, Switzerland, Austria, Italy, Portugal, and Turkey, with a particular emphasis on gastrointestinal, colorectal, pelvic floor, and surgical oncology practice. In summary, Professor Weledji is an internationally engaged surgeon, researcher, and medical educator whose career combines advanced gastrointestinal and colorectal surgery, academic leadership, extensive research output, and international specialist training.
Lucy Ayuk Kimbeng, P.E., PTOE
Professional Civil Engineer — ITS Operations & Management
Lucy Ayuk Kimbeng, P.E., PTOE, is a Professional Civil Engineer and a Professional Traffic Operations Engineer, with extensive experience in transportation engineering, transportation infrastructure construction, traffic operations engineering, and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) operations and management. She is currently licensed in Louisiana, and has built a distinguished career with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD), where she has progressively held key engineering roles. In her current role as an ITS Operations & Management Engineer, Lucy contributes to the planning, management, and operation of intelligent transportation infrastructure and transportation systems. Her professional experience includes transportation engineering, roadway construction, traffic engineering, toll operations, project management, ITS infrastructure development, and the implementation of technology-driven solutions to improve transportation efficiency and safety. Lucy brings a strong combination of technical engineering expertise, public and private sector experience, and leadership in complex transportation initiatives. Her career reflects a commitment to advancing innovative, reliable, and sustainable transportation infrastructure and supporting the continued development of modern mobility systems.
Peter Memiah, Ph.D.
Professor of Global Health, University of Maryland
Peter Memiah, Ph.D., is a Professor of Global Health at the University of Maryland School of Graduate Studies, where he serves as Program Director for the Implementation Science and Global Monitoring & Evaluation graduate programs. Previously, he was an Associate Professor at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and Director for Quality Improvement at CIHEB. With more than 20 years of experience in global health, Dr. Memiah specializes in Implementation Science, Monitoring and Evaluation, Gender-Based Violence, Continuous Quality Improvement, and Adolescent Health. He has authored more than 100 peer-reviewed publications and received recognition for excellence in research and mentorship. Dr. Memiah has extensive experience in global health policy, program development, research, and health systems strengthening. He has contributed to the development of more than 15 national health policies across six countries, including HIV/TB Sustainability Roadmaps, the National HIV Strategic Plan for Eswatini, and the National Operational Plan for Lesotho. He has also supported strategic initiatives focused on HIV/STI prevention and the elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV and syphilis. As a technical expert and principal consultant, he contributes to international working groups and leads initiatives focused on prevention, vulnerable populations, adolescents, children, primary health care, implementation science, and quality improvement. Throughout his international career, Dr. Memiah has collaborated with Ministries of Health and leading organizations including the Global Fund, USAID, CDC, UNAIDS, UNICEF, and the Norwegian Lutheran Mission, working across more than 15 countries. As a Principal Investigator, he has led major research initiatives such as the REACH project in Kenya, which uses technology to improve the health care continuum for adolescents and young adults. He is equally committed to building public health capacity through doctoral mentorship, curriculum development, and the training of thousands of healthcare professionals. His work integrates innovation, technology, human-centered design, policy refinement, and performance measurement to strengthen public health leadership, improve health systems, and promote sustainable health outcomes globally.
Chesie Voma-Awu, Ph.D., NRCC, MLS(ASCP)
Clinical Laboratory Director, Lab2Doctors
Chesie Voma-Awu, Ph.D., NRCC, MLS(ASCP), is a distinguished clinical laboratory executive, laboratory medicine specialist, educator, and healthcare entrepreneur with more than 15 years of experience advancing clinical diagnostics, laboratory operations, quality systems, and healthcare education. As the Founder and Clinical Laboratory Director of Lab2Doctors, she provides strategic leadership focused on strengthening diagnostic excellence, laboratory performance, and the integration of laboratory science into clinical decision-making. Dr. Voma-Awu combines advanced scientific training with extensive leadership experience in clinical laboratory medicine. She holds a Ph.D. in Bioanalytical and Clinical Chemistry from Cleveland State University, completed a clinical pathology fellowship at the University of Louisville School of Medicine, and holds professional credentials including NRCC Clinical Chemist certification and MLS(ASCP). Her expertise encompasses clinical chemistry, transfusion medicine, molecular diagnostics, laboratory quality management, regulatory compliance, and professional education. Through Lab2Doctors and her broader professional work, Dr. Voma-Awu is committed to building high-performing laboratory systems, developing healthcare professionals, and improving the quality, reliability, and accessibility of diagnostic services. Her leadership reflects a strategic blend of scientific expertise, innovation, education, and operational excellence, positioning her as a respected voice in the advancement of modern laboratory medicine and healthcare delivery.
Theresia Atanga Wansi, Ph.D.
Professor of Finance, Marymount University
Theresia Atanga Wansi, Ph.D., is a distinguished Professor of Finance at Marymount University in Arlington, Virginia, and an accomplished scholar, educator, and financial economist with more than two decades of experience in higher education. Since joining Marymount University in 2007, she has provided academic and professional leadership across finance and economics, teaching undergraduate and graduate students in both traditional and online environments. Her areas of expertise include financial economics, corporate finance, behavioral finance, financial literacy, and economic development, with a particular interest in applying financial knowledge to real-world business and economic challenges. Dr. Wansi brings a highly multidisciplinary academic foundation to her work. She earned a Ph.D. in Financial Economics, MBA in Finance, MA in Economics, and BSc in Business Administration with a Computer Science option from the University of New Orleans, as well as an MBA-PLUS in Information and Technology Management from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. This combination of finance, economics, business administration, technology, and quantitative analysis has informed her approach to teaching, research, and professional engagement, particularly at the intersection of financial decision-making, technology, and business strategy. As a researcher and thought leader, Dr. Wansi has contributed to scholarship addressing financial risk and leverage, financial crises, foreign-exchange reserves, purchasing-power parity, microfinance, entrepreneurship, and financing challenges affecting small and medium-sized enterprises. Her international research and professional engagements have included work relating to financial literacy and microfinance across multiple emerging markets, including Cameroon, China, India, Kenya, Venezuela, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Her career reflects a sustained commitment to advancing financial knowledge, strengthening economic opportunity, developing future business leaders, and connecting rigorous financial scholarship with practical solutions for organizations and communities.
Taraz Buck, Ph.D.
Computational Biologist
Taraz Buck has a Ph.D. in computational biology from Carnegie Mellon University and a B.S. in computer science from Michigan State University. During his graduate studies, he worked on automatic modeling of cells from microscopic images using image processing, machine learning, and statistical analysis. He later was a project scientist at CMU developing software to facilitate running simulations of biochemistry within realistic cell geometries and examining causal relationships between geometry and reaction outcomes.
Dr. Regina A. Bobak, Ed.D.
Professor & Technical Leadership Coordinator, Commonwealth University
Dr. Regina A. Bobak, Ed.D. brings to St. Michael's University Institute, Buea, a distinguished record of academic excellence, professional leadership, and innovation in higher education. With more than two decades of experience in university teaching, instructional technology, academic program development, digital learning, curriculum design, and educational leadership, she combines advanced academic preparation with substantial practical experience. She holds a Doctor of Education in Instructional Technology and Distance Education, a Master's in Instructional Technology, and a Bachelor's degree in Secondary Education Mathematics, and currently serves as a Professor and Technical Leadership Coordinator at Commonwealth University. Her association with St. Michael's University Institute therefore represents an important addition to the institution's academic and professional capacity. Dr. Bobak brings demonstrated expertise in contemporary teaching and learning, educational technology, online and blended education, AI-supported course design, technical leadership, student success, and institutional development. Her record of scholarly publications, international conference presentations, university governance, curriculum work, faculty development, and recognition for her contribution to students provides St. Michael's with a strong academic resource capable of contributing to quality assurance, innovative pedagogy, faculty capacity-building, curriculum advancement, digital transformation, and the development of globally relevant academic programmes.
Dr. Suh Nelson Neba
Agricultural Scientist, Agronomist & Agribusiness Professional
Dr. Suh Nelson Neba is a Cameroonian agricultural scientist, agronomist, researcher, and agribusiness professional whose publicly available work focuses on crop protection, pest management, sustainable crop production, and agricultural entrepreneurship. He is associated with agricultural research and higher education in Buea, South-West Region of Cameroon. He holds a PhD in Crop Protection from the University of Buea. He has contributed to agricultural development in Cameroon and beyond through scientific research, improved crop-production systems, integrated pest management, agricultural innovation, and farmer-oriented extension services. He has supported research institutions, agribusinesses, development organizations, and farming communities in translating scientific knowledge into practical solutions that improve productivity, sustainability, and rural livelihoods. His academic work connects agricultural research with practical crop-production challenges in Cameroon. He has published more than four research works, including studies on the black maize beetle, Heteronychus arator, Limicolaria snail species affecting maize, and youth engagement in agriculture. His institutional affiliations reported in these publications include the Department of Agronomic and Applied Molecular Sciences at the University of Buea and the Institute of Agricultural Research for Development (IRAD), Batoke, Cameroon. He is particularly interested in supporting farmers, agribusinesses, cooperatives, and other stakeholders in areas such as crop production and management, post-harvest handling, food processing and preservation, quality control, and the development of market-oriented agricultural enterprises. He has been a project lead to China to set up two large transformation units for the North and Far-North region funded by IFAD in Cameroon, a cassava production and processing project for D'Farma Ventures Ltd and Nature Core Ltd. Moreover, he has also been involved in setting up different transformation units for INTERSOS (Garri transformation unit), NRC, and UNDP, and has equally constructed 36 greenhouses in Bangem and Menji for bell pepper and tomatoes funded by PPRD-UNDP, just to name a few. Beyond all the aforementioned synthesis of his biography, the most incredible is that he is particularly spiritually oriented and has attained Christian maturity, knowing his true identity in the hypostatic union of the Godhead. He is contingent to God Almighty for everything as the "Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is and which was and which is to come, the Almighty" (Rev. 1:8).
Ekwa Yawa Monono
Agriculture Research Officer, IRAD Cameroon
Ekwa Yawa Monono is currently a PhD candidate at the University of Buea, Cameroon. As an Agriculture Research Officer with the Institute of Agricultural Research for Development (IRAD) Cameroon since 2016, he has dedicated his career to advancing sustainable farming practices and strengthening food security through evidence-based research. With expertise in crop production, crop management, soil fertility, and agricultural innovation, he designs and implements studies that address pressing challenges faced by farmers and rural communities. His work bridges scientific inquiry with practical solutions, ensuring that research findings are translated into farmer-friendly recommendations. In addition to research, Monono has taught at the Catholic University Institute of Buea (CUIB) and is currently teaching at the Pan African Institute for Development – West Africa (PAID-WA), Buea, Cameroon since 2015, where he has been training students and professionals in agricultural sciences. He has successfully coordinated field trials, supervised multidisciplinary teams of technicians and extension workers, and facilitated training programs for farmers and stakeholders. His achievements include publishing 21 scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals, advising on agricultural development strategies, and fostering collaborations between research institutions, government agencies, and local communities. He has contributed to the development of improved crop varieties, promoted climate-smart agriculture, and supported initiatives that enhance value addition through crop processing and transformation.
Maboh Joyceline
Food Scientist & Food Technology Leader
Maboh Joyceline is a Cameroonian who holds a BSc in Food Science and Technology. She is a World Bank-sponsored African Center of Excellence — Center for Food Technology and Research scholar with an MSc in Food Processing Technology (FPT) and is currently awaiting her final PhD defence in the same field. She currently serves as the Deputy Director and Head of Department for Food Technology at St. Alessandro Higher Institute. She is passionate about reducing food losses in her resource-rich but waste-prone country. She specializes in new food product development, food safety and quality assurance, post-harvest and food waste management, bakery technology, functional foods and nutraceuticals, amongst others. She is an author of several publications, as she is interested in learning and the sharing of knowledge. Passionate about community development and youth empowerment, she is a co-founder and secretary general of Meet the Girl Cameroon, a non-profit that aims at educating, empowering and sustaining the girl child in STEM fields. Joyceline is a member of the Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology (NIFST) and also an alumnus of the prestigious Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship on Entrepreneurship (JLMF). As someone who values knowledge and community impact, she volunteered as a mentor with JLMF building skills in entrepreneurship, and with the Girls in Mathematical Science Program at the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS), Ghana — a program that provides career guidance to young girls. She is flexible, easily adapts, and possesses good communication skills. She is a good team player with intercultural competence and leadership skills. She enjoys reading, traveling and cooking as a way of maintaining a life balance.
Dr. Susan O. Ayuk-Okata
PharmD, RPh, RN — Oncology Infusion Pharmacist & Academic Adviser
Dr. Susan O. Ayuk-Okata, PharmD, RPh, RN, is a highly accomplished healthcare professional, educator, and mentor with approximately 20 years of experience spanning oncology and infusion pharmacy, clinical practice, community pharmacy, nursing, patient education, and healthcare team development. She currently serves as an Oncology Infusion Pharmacist at Emory Healthcare, where she works alongside multidisciplinary teams to support the safe and effective treatment of patients with complex medical needs. Her distinguished career also includes clinical and leadership roles at Northside Hospital, Costco, and Walgreens, where she trained pharmacy interns and technicians, counseled patients, promoted medication safety, and supported quality improvement. Dr. Ayuk-Okata holds a Doctor of Pharmacy from South University, a Bachelor of Science in Health Education from Western Oregon State University, and a Diploma in Nursing from the School of Nursing in Bamenda, Cameroon. As an Academic Adviser, she offers students a valuable combination of international perspective, academic insight, professional experience, and compassionate mentorship. She is passionate about helping students recognize their potential, make informed academic and career decisions, develop professional confidence, and become ethical, skilled, and globally minded leaders in healthcare and beyond.