A PhD and Governor General’s Gold Medal for graduation

Originally from Ghana, Mr. Aboagye’s research focused on resource allocation techniques for visible light communication systems.

This involved developing methods to efficiently allocate resources, such as bandwidth and power, to enhance the performance and reliability of communication systems that utilize visible light as a medium.

The Governor General’s Gold Medal in Graduate Studies is one of the most prestigious awards that a student at a Canadian educational institution can receive. The gold medal is awarded to the student who receives the highest academic standard in a graduate degree program.

When Sylvester Boadi Aboagye graduated from Memorial in spring 2023 with his doctor of philosophy degree in electrical engineering, he also received the 2023 Governor General’s Gold Medal in Graduate Studies award, which recognizes excellence in a doctoral program at Memorial, and the David Dunsiger Award for Excellence.

His research has the potential to advance communication technologies, cater to the demands of emerging wireless applications, provide connectivity solutions in challenging environments and promote sustainability and energy efficiency, he says.

“These contributions can shape the future of wireless communication, particularly in the context of 6G networks and beyond.”

The David Dunsiger Award for Excellence is awarded at spring convocation to an engineering graduate who produces work of outstanding quality.

While completing his doctoral degree, Mr. Aboagye was awarded a two-year Provost’s Postdoctoral Fellowship for Black and Indigenous Scholars Award from York University.

Dr. Aboagye plans to pursue a career that combines his passion for teaching, research and mentoring. ■■■