At just 13 years old, Melchizedek Adio Baafawiise has made history by becoming one of the youngest students at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).
With a remarkable performance in the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), securing A1 in five subjects, including Physics and Mathematics, Melchizedek’s decision to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Physics at KNUST was a natural progression.
Although he is passionate about all aspects of physics, Melchizedek is particularly drawn to mechanics. He enjoys the tangible, hands-on nature of the subject. “I love the calculations and the mechanics. When you perform experiments, you get to feel them. Even though with electricity, you perform experiments, you don’t see the electrons moving,” he explained.
Raised in a family of educators—his father an economics teacher and his mother a primary school teacher—Melchizedek initially dreamed of becoming a pilot. However, after considering the limitations of that career path, he shifted his focus to physics. “If I study physics, I’ll get to discover my true interest,” he said. By the time he reaches his third or fourth year, he plans to decide whether to specialise in mechanical engineering or aerospace engineering.
Melchizedek’s journey to KNUST was no easy feat. Having skipped Forms 2 and 3 during his schooling at St. Cyprian’s Minor Seminary, he initially felt intimidated by the idea of being much younger than his peers. But he quickly adapted to university life and now feels at home. “It doesn’t seem like much of a difference. It’s just normal,” he said.
With his outstanding academic achievements and promising future, Melchizedek Adio Baafawiise is one to watch as he continues to blaze trails in the world of science and technology.
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