KNUST to Host Professorial Inaugural Lecture by Prof. Samuel Amos-Abanyie
The academic community of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology is set to host a Professorial Inaugural Lecture by Professor Samuel Amos-Abanyie, a leading scholar in Architecture at the Department of Architecture, College of Art and Built Environment.
The lecture forms part of the university’s formal academic tradition where newly promoted professors present their research contributions to the university community and the public.
Lecture Focus: Indoor Environmental Quality and Human Health
Professor Amos-Abanyie’s research explores the indoor conditions of the spaces we occupy daily—homes, offices, classrooms, and public buildings—and how prolonged exposure to these environments can significantly impact human health and wellbeing.
His lecture is themed:
“Protecting Humanity from Itself: Indoor Environmental Quality in an Era of Climate Stress”
The topic draws attention to the growing concerns around climate change, urbanization, and how built environments may either protect or harm human life if not properly designed and managed.
Key Details of the Event
- Lecturer: Prof. Samuel Amos-Abanyie
- Chairperson: Professor (Mrs.) Rita Akosua Dickson, Vice-Chancellor of KNUST
- Date: Thursday, 16th April, 2026
- Time: 4:30 PM (Prompt)
- Venue: Great Hall, KNUST
University Community Invitation
The university community, students, staff, industry professionals, and the general public are warmly invited to attend this important academic event. The lecture is expected to offer critical insights into architecture, environmental design, and public health in the context of climate stress.
Significance of the Lecture
The presentation highlights the intersection between architecture, environmental science, and human health, emphasizing the need for sustainable and health-conscious building design in modern society. It reinforces the role of architecture not only as an art of construction but as a tool for protecting human life.
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By: Aboagye Yaw Ankomah