Dr. Peace Ogbogbo Makes History in Ghana as the First Woman to Earn a Professorship in Mathematical Sciences

Breaking Barriers in STEM

Dr. Chisara Peace Ngozi Ogbogbo has shattered a 77-year-old record at the University of Ghana. She is now the first woman to become a professor in Mathematical Sciences since the university’s founding in 1948.

Her promotion to Associate Professor in Applied Mathematics was approved on May 29, 2025. The University Council recognized her “exceptional scholarly contributions, leadership, and commitment to academic excellence.”

A Trailblazer in Mathematics

Dr. Ogbogbo currently heads the Department of Mathematics at the University of Ghana. She has driven innovation, mentorship, and academic reforms in the field.

One of her major achievements includes organizing the Graduate School of Mathematical Modelling (GSMM2023) conference. The event brought together top mathematicians and students from across Africa.

Academic Journey and Research Impact

Dr. Ogbogbo earned her Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from Abia State University, Nigeria. She later obtained Master’s degrees in Economics and Mathematics from the University of Ibadan.

She completed her Ph.D. in Mathematics at the same institution. Her research spans Applied Mathematics, Financial Mathematics, and Stochastic Analysis.

Pioneering Publications and Mentorship

Her 2023 paper, “Solution to Nonlinear Wave and Evolution Equations by Direct Algebraic Method,” is widely recognized. It has been cited in over 89 academic publications.

Beyond research, she supervises graduate theses and mentors young women in STEM. Her work inspires the next generation of African mathematicians.

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Ghana’s Growing Legacy of Female Mathematicians

Dr. Ogbogbo’s achievement follows Gloria Agyeiwaa Antwi Botchway’s milestone. Botchway became the first woman to earn a Ph.D. in Mathematics from the same university last year.

Before that, Ghanaian mathematician Angela Tabiri was named “World’s Most Interesting Mathematician” by The Big Internet Math-Off.

A Step Forward for Gender Inclusion

Africa leads globally in female STEM graduates, with women making up 47% at universities. Dr. Ogbogbo’s success highlights Ghana’s commitment to gender equality in science.

Her journey proves that barriers can be broken with determination. It also paves the way for more women to rise in male-dominated fields.

Dr. Chisara Peace Ngozi Ogbogbo has made history as the first woman to attain professorship in Mathematical Sciences at the University of Ghana, following her promotion to Associate Professor in Applied Mathematics.

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