Liberian Students' Association At KNUST

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Episode 3: The Builder’s Edition - Engr. Aruna Bangura

“An Engineer Poised for Greater Impact”

EᗪᑌᑕᗩTIOᑎ ᗩᑎᗪ ᑕᗩᖇEEᖇ 👷🏿‍♂️👨🏿‍🏫
Aruna Bangura is a proud member of LISAK and 2021 graduate of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), where he earned a Master of Science (MSc) in Road and Transportation Engineering. Armed with a strong foundation in engineering principles and leadership skills, Bangura has excelled in academia and project management. He currently serves as a Lecturer at the University of Liberia’s Department of Civil Engineering and Stella Maris Polytechnic’s Technical College, shaping the next generation of engineers in Liberia.

IᑎᑎOᐯᗩTIOᑎ 🎯🧩
Beyond academia, Bangura has embraced multifaceted roles to drive Liberia’s development. As Project Manager for the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the designated Technical Focus Person for the Japanese Counterpart Value Fund Secretariat (JCVFS) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, he plays a vital role in facilitating international development initiatives and fostering partnerships that advance critical infrastructure projects.

ᖴᑌTᑌᖇE ᗩᔕᑭIᖇᗩTIOᑎ💡⏰
Bangura is passionate about furthering transportation engineering solutions in Liberia and beyond. He aspires to develop sustainable infrastructure projects and foster innovation in civil engineering while mentoring future engineers to contribute meaningfully to global development.

OᑌTᔕTᗩᑎᗪIᑎG IᗰᑭᗩᑕT 🔆 💫
Bangura’s leadership as Co-Chairman of the International Transportation Conference 2025 reflects his commitment to advancing Liberia’s transportation systems. As a member of the World Globe Transport Professional network, he leverages international expertise to address transportation challenges and promote innovative solutions for sustainable development.

KᑎᑌᔕT ᖇEᖴᒪEᑕTIOᑎ 🌬☘️
Reflecting on his time at KNUST, Bangura acknowledges the profound impact the university has had on his career. “KNUST provided me with a solid foundation in engineering principles and leadership skills,” he shares. “It gave me the confidence to tackle complex challenges and contribute meaningfully to Liberia’s development.”

Through his diverse roles, Aruna Bangura embodies the essence of innovation, leadership, and global collaboration, showcasing the commitment to greater impact.

𝓛𝓘𝓢𝓐𝓚 is super proud of you and the impact you are making. Keep lighting up and continue to serve as an inspiration.

Tomorrow’s edition. Episode 3. WATCHOUT!

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Episode 2: The Groundbreaker Edition - Marvees J. Weah

“A Dedicated Professional of Developmental Work”

ᴇᴅᴜᴄᴀᴛɪᴏɴ ᴀɴᴅ ᴄᴀʀᴇᴇʀ: 📚👨🏾‍💻
Marvees J. Weah is a 2021 graduate of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), where he earned a Master of Science (MSc) in Land Governance and Policy. Since graduating, Marvees has made notable strides in his field. He currently serves as the National Forestry and Natural Resource Management (NRM) Specialist at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Liberia. In this capacity, he plays a pivotal role in strengthening forest governance and advancing sustainable land management practices.

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Marvees focuses on innovative ways to address land governance challenges in Liberia. His work emphasizes empowering local communities to become change agents for climate resilience and sustainable development. By integrating land rights education and support for local producers, Marvees promotes equitable land use systems that contribute to economic growth and environmental stewardship.

ꜰᴜᴛᴜʀᴇ ᴀꜱᴘɪʀᴀᴛɪᴏɴ:💡💥
Marvees is committed to ensuring good land governance in Liberia. His aspirations focus on protecting and respecting the rights of marginalized communities while empowering them to take an active role in addressing climate challenges and improving their livelihoods.

ᴏᴜᴛꜱᴛᴀɴᴅɪɴɢ ɪᴍᴘᴀᴄᴛ:✨💫
Marvees’ outstanding contributions lie in his efforts to educate communities about land rights and his unwavering support for local producers. His work fosters a deeper understanding of land governance and equips communities to actively participate in sustainable development.

ᴋɴᴜꜱᴛ ʀᴇꜰʟᴇᴄᴛɪᴏɴ: 💭
Reflecting on his experience, Marvees shares his gratitude for KNUST’s role in shaping his career and personal development. “Continue to be thy champion and a school of excellence,” he says. “Your impact is evident through your graduates, especially in Liberia. I hope that more doors will open for others to have the opportunity to learn and contribute positively to society.”

LISAK is super proud of you and the work that you do, and wishes you all the best in your future endeavors.

Keep lighting up, keep making transformative impact, and continue to serve as an inspiration. 💡✨

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Guess who will be featured in Episode 2. 💡✨

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

KNUST Admission Portal for the 2024/2025 Academic Year is open until Thursday, 19th December 2024.

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Episode 1: The Maiden Edition - K Marvie Reed✨

A Scholar’s Compass: Enginering Impact, Inspiring Change 💡🌟

𝙴𝚍𝚞𝚌𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝙲𝚊𝚛𝚎𝚎𝚛: 👷🏾👨🏾‍🏫
K. Marvie Reed, a proud member of LISAK and a 2021 graduate of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) with a Master’s in Water Supply and Environmental Sanitation. Further advancing his expertise, Marvie earned another master’s degree in Environmental Engineering from the prestigious Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di Bologna, where he is currently a research fellow.

Marvie is a multidisciplinary engineer with a robust background spanning mining, water supply and sanitation, and environmental engineering. He combines technical expertise with exceptional leadership skills, focusing on projects that promote green-engineering solutions.

𝙸𝚗𝚗𝚘𝚟𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚟𝚎 𝚁𝚎𝚜𝚎𝚊𝚛𝚌𝚑:📝
At the University of Bologna, Marvie leverages his research experience in Artificial Intelligence and Combined Survey Techniques for Stone Quarries Optimization (AI-COSTSQO). His work under the EU ERAMIN3 Project is aimed at enhancing the productivity and sustainability of ornamental stone extraction processes.

His expertise and research interests include dimensional stone quarry optimization, discrete fracture network modeling, hydrological analysis, sustainable sanitation, resource recovery, bioeconomy, and environmental management.

𝙵𝚞𝚝𝚞𝚛𝚎 𝙰𝚜𝚙𝚒𝚛𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗:💡
Marvie aims to become a licensed professional engineer and a full-time professor of engineering.

𝙾𝚞𝚝𝚜𝚝𝚊𝚗𝚍𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝙸𝚖𝚙𝚊𝚌𝚝: 🌟✨
Marvie is deeply committed to helping others achieve their academic and career goals. His support for students and professionals—whether through advice, connections, or mentorship—continues to make a lasting impact on those around him.

𝙵𝚞𝚗 𝙵𝚊𝚌𝚝: 😅🤣
Marvie is a die-hard Arsenal fan! He humorously admits that he would give up a second date to watch Arsenal triumph over their London rivals or other so-called top teams.

𝙺𝙽𝚄𝚂𝚃 𝚁𝚎𝚏𝚕𝚎𝚌𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗: 💭
“Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) will always feel like home to me. This is where I grew not just as a professional but as a person, and I’ll forever cherish the role it played in my journey. ‘TEK’ is my school, and Ghana is my second home.”

LISAK is super proud of you and the inspiration you have become, and wishes you all the best in your future endeavors.

Keep lighting up, keep shining, and keep inspiring others💡✨

Get ready for an exciting launch!

The very first episode of is set to launch on Monday, December 2, 2024. Can you guess who our special spotlight feature will be?

Type it right in the comment section 👇🏾

Big news is coming Liberian Students' Association At KNUST LISAK! 🎉 We’re thrilled to showcase the incredible journeys of our alumni since their graduation from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).

From Liberia to the global stage, their impactful work is shaping communities and inspiring change. Stay tuned for our LISAK Spotlight—you won’t want to miss it!

Liberia wins again! 🎓

Congratulations are in order to all Liberians graduating from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology.

Ayekoo! 🎉

Emmanuel G. Guzeh
Jon Cross Lee

Emmanuel Leekplah Cuput, we are truly proud of you.

All the best in your future endeavor. 🥂

Big congratulations to our fellow Liberian, Emmanuel Leekplah Cuput, for earning a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Environmental Science from the esteemed Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Kumasi, Ghana! Your academic journey is an inspiration to us all. May your expertise contribute to a greener, sustainable future.

Kudos, Emmanuel! 🇱🇷🎓🌿