Ambitious Researcher enthusiastic about supporting advancements in nuclear fusion energy development. Passionate about increasing knowledge to help drive the realization of fusion energy and to grow alongside.
Hi, I’m
Faith Kporha
Summary
Overview
12
years of professional experience
Work History
University Of Helsinki
PHD Researcher
12.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Contributing to ongoing research of tungsten as a proposed plasma-facing component in future tokomak's.
- Teaching assistant.
- Participating in conferences and seminars as a presenter or participant.
- Writing of research papers and reports on plasma-wall interactions.
- Running of molecular dynamics simulations and developing machine learning potentials.
- Collaborating with experimental and other simulation groups.
City Of Helsinki
Personal Assistant
07.2020 - 12.2021
Job overview
- Ensured the safety and well-being of client.
- Aided client in personal tasks such as scheduling appointments or running errands when needed.
- Attended meetings and ensured accessibility to buildings.
- Kept detailed track of household supplies.
- Provided a positive work environment through professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills.
Smartix Education
English Teacher
11.2016 - 08.2018
Job overview
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in learning to pass the IELTS test.
- Recruited and trained new IELTS teachers.
Ghana Atomic Energy Commission
Research and Laboratory Assistant
09.2015 - 08.2016
Job overview
- Actively participated in lab safety inspections, identifying potential hazards and implementing corrective actions promptly.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Analyzed test data and presented findings using charts and graphs.
- Trained new laboratory personnel on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistent performance across team members.
Ghana Standards Authority
Laboratory Intern
06.2012 - 12.2012
Job overview
- Gained hands-on experience with specialized equipment operation, calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting procedures to support overall lab functionality effectively.
- Ensured a safe working space by adhering to laboratory safety protocols.
- Performed quality control testing on final products to verify conformity to specified standards.
- Conferred with management and other laboratory staff to develop understanding of product standardization.
Education
University of Helsinki Helsinki, Finland
Ph.D. from Materials Physics
05.2025
University Overview
Completed Coursework
- Basics of Monte Carlo Simulations
- Solid state physics : Crystal structure and atomic dynamics
- Materials characterization
Research article
- Sputtering of deuterium decorated tungsten surfaces by argon: A molecular dynamics study
University of Eastern Finland Joensuu
Master of Science from Computational Chemistry
06.2020
University Overview
Scholarship
- Full tuition and Stipend Scholarship, 2018 from University of Eastern Finland.
Thesis
- Distribution of ions in the Interlayer of Na-montmorillonite: A molecular dynamics approach.
Article
- Bukunmi Akinwunmi, Faith E.A. Kporha, Janne T. Hirvi, Seppo Kasa, Tapani A. Pakkanen, ''Atomistic simulations of the swelling behaviour of Na-montmorillonite in mixed NaCl and CaCl2 solutions'' Chemical Physics 2020, 533, 110712
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology Kumasi, Ghana
Bachelor of Science from Chemical Engineering
06.2014
University Overview
- Recipient of STEM award, in my second year.
- Secretary, PENSA Student fellowship.
- Science and technology fair participant
Skills
MS Office
Data collection and organization
Data Analysis
Scientific Writing
Research presentation
Scientific Computing
Affiliations
Affiliations
- Eurofusion
- VTT
Languages
English
Native language
Finnish
Elementary
A2
Timeline
PHD Researcher
University Of Helsinki
12.2021 - Current
Personal Assistant
City Of Helsinki
07.2020 - 12.2021
English Teacher
Smartix Education
11.2016 - 08.2018
Research and Laboratory Assistant
Ghana Atomic Energy Commission
09.2015 - 08.2016
Laboratory Intern
Ghana Standards Authority
06.2012 - 12.2012
University of Helsinki
Ph.D. from Materials Physics
University of Eastern Finland
Master of Science from Computational Chemistry
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Bachelor of Science from Chemical Engineering
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