Episodes 14
Avg. Duration 31m
Activity Moderate
Since Apr 2021
Latest Episode Jun 2025

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About This Podcast

This podcast highlights the awesome research work being done by Africans. It is a gallant attempt to place Africa on the map with regards to research and intellectual breakthroughs. It’s goal is to place the limelight on African researchers, while bringing science to the layperson serving as an inspiration to young upcoming scientists.

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Recent Episodes

Time with the Math Queen, Angela Tabiri

Jun 04, 2025 35m

Transitioning from a fun thing to do, to now a full time career, Dr. Angela Tabiri has taken Math and made it accessible to all. Voted as the world's most interesting mathematician and popularly…

Creating the next generation of smart plastics with Dr. Mohand Saed

May 27, 2024 16m

Current material challenges have necessitated the need to provide innovative solutions in the polymer materials space. Dr. Saed has led this charge in his research on stimuli responsive materials,…

Understanding the mind with Neuroscientist Thomas Tagoe

Mar 14, 2024 31m

Dr. Thomas Tagoe is a neuroscientist at the University of Ghana. His research focuses on how our environment influences the structure and function of our brains in response to our experiences. He…

Using indigenous lessons as solutions to global challenges

Dec 15, 2023 31m

Dr. Nebie is a an anthropologist at the Arizona State University where she works hand in hand with local communities in sub-Saharan Africa to better understand the causes and effects of climate…

How does climate change affect the marginalized?

Sep 30, 2023 48m

Dr. Kwame Owusu Daaku is an Associate Professor and the Graduate Program Coordinator at the University of West Florida. His research focuses on understanding the effect of climate change and…

Exploring nano materials for sustainable energy generation

Jun 15, 2023 21m

In this session, we have an insightful discussion with Dr. Nathaniel Boadi as he talks about his exciting chemistry with broad applications in the sustainable energy arena. You can learn more…

Natural resources: A legacy for future generations?

Feb 13, 2023 21m

The need to effectively manage our natural resources is critical not  just for our survival but for the survival of generations to come. In  this episode, Dr. Michael Asigbaase, lecturer at The…

A close look at the science of the eye, with Dr. Kwadwo Owusu Akuffo

Jan 22, 2023 26m

In this episode we chat with Dr. Kwadwo Owusu Akuffo, Head of Optometry and Visual Science Department at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, and the recent recipient of the George…

What does a Simulation Scientist do? Let's chat with Dr Mesfin Tsige

Mar 26, 2022 33m

Sani, is a podcast that celebrates African Scientists. In this episode  we chat with Dr Mesfin Tsige; Professor, School of Polymer Science and  Polymer Engineering at The University of Akron as we…

2021: Year in review

Jan 02, 2022 13m

In this episode we discuss highlights from our interviews in the inaugural year of Sani. We look forward to an even better year in 2022. Thank you for continuing to listen to Sani. Kindly let us know…

How are our genes externally influenced? | A chat with Dr Yvonne Fondufe - Mittendorf

Sep 04, 2021 40m

In our third episode we chat with Dr. Yvonne Fondufe - Mittendorf about  her research, fashion in science and her love for mentoring    Lab website: https://www.fondufe-mittendorflab.com/

A look at STEM education in Africa with Josephine Marie Godwyll

Jun 12, 2021 51m

Our second episode is with Josephine Marie Godwyll, founder of Young at Heart, an Ed-tech non-profit in Ghana. Young at Heart facilitates great learning experiences by creating cost-efficient…

Our Chat with Dr. Samuel Awuah

Apr 14, 2021 35m

In our very first interview, we chat with Dr. Awuah about his great research and his insights for cancer research in Africa. The link to his research lab can be found here: http://www.awuahlab.com/

Introduction to Sani

Apr 13, 2021 1m Trailer

We welcome you to Sani, a podcast which celebrates and discusses the work of African scientists. Sani is Hausa for knowledge. So come aboard as we begin our knowledge journey.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Sani have?

Sani has published 14 episodes since April 2021, covering topics in Science.

Is Sani still active?

Sani is currently moderate with new episodes quarterly. Average episode length is 31m.

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