Ernest Teye Matey
Deputy Director, Engineering at National Communications Authority
Company
National Comm.
Authority
Country
Ghana
Year
2025
Keynote
Dr. Ernest Fianko is a distinguished Ghanaian space scientist and satellite technology expert dedicated to advancing Africa’s presence in the global space industry. As a Senior Research Scientist at the Ghana Space Science and Technology Institute (GSSTI), he plays a crucial role in the development of satellite-based applications for telecommunications, environmental monitoring, and national security.
With a strong background in space systems engineering and remote sensing, Dr. Fianko has been instrumental in Africa’s growing satellite ecosystem, working on projects that enhance Ghana’s capabilities in Earth observation, geospatial intelligence, and atmospheric studies. He collaborates with international space agencies and academic institutions to foster space research and technological innovation across the continent.
Through his groundbreaking work in satellite technology and space systems, Dr. Ernest Fianko is shaping the future of Africa’s space industry, ensuring that satellite innovations and space architecture play a key role in the continent’s sustainable development and global space ambitions.
Keynote
Dr. Ernest Fianko is a distinguished Ghanaian space scientist and satellite technology expert dedicated to advancing Africa’s presence in the global space industry. As a Senior Research Scientist at the Ghana Space Science and Technology Institute (GSSTI), he plays a crucial role in the development of satellite-based applications for telecommunications, environmental monitoring, and national security.
With a strong background in space systems engineering and remote sensing, Dr. Fianko has been instrumental in Africa’s growing satellite ecosystem, working on projects that enhance Ghana’s capabilities in Earth observation, geospatial intelligence, and atmospheric studies. He collaborates with international space agencies and academic institutions to foster space research and technological innovation across the continent.
Through his groundbreaking work in satellite technology and space systems, Dr. Ernest Fianko is shaping the future of Africa’s space industry, ensuring that satellite innovations and space architecture play a key role in the continent’s sustainable development and global space ambitions.
Satellite Development & Space Systems Engineering
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Contributed to the design and launch of GhanaSat-1, Ghana’s first satellite, laying the groundwork for future satellite missions.
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Leads research in next-generation nanosatellites to improve Earth observation, disaster monitoring, and sustainable urban development.
Advancing Space Architecture for Africa’s Development
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Promotes the integration of satellite technology into infrastructure planning, environmental management, and precision agriculture.
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Supports the creation of space-based frameworks for urban resilience, smart cities, and sustainable land use planning.