A conversation with Faith Kporha

Faith Kporha is a doctoral researcher in Computational Materials Physics at the University of Helsinki, Kumpula Campus. Born in Ghana, she earned her bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. She later pursued a master's in Computational Chemistry at the University of Eastern Finland in Joensuu. Her research focuses on plasma-wall interactions in fusion reactors, particularly the effect of surface morphology on tungsten sputtering and reflection yields.

In this conversation, Faith reflects on her academic journey, sharing her challenges and the determination that fuels her ambition to persevere through her educational pursuits. As the only daughter in a family of four brothers, she recounts her childhood experiences and how they sparked her passion for hands-on work. Her practical skills testify to her ability to integrate them with her research endeavors seamlessly.