Speaker Bio
Dr. Daniel Okoh is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Technical University of Kenya under the DARA (Development in Africa with Radio Astronomy) program. He has worked as researcher with the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA). He holds a PhD in Astrophysics, and his research focuses on the application of machine learning and artificial intelligence techniques to space weather modelling and ionospheric science. He completed his MSc coursework at the University of Cape Town under the National Astrophysics and Space Science Programme (NASSP) and has maintained strong collaborations across Africa and internationally, including with SANSA, E-JUST, and universities across Africa. He is the recipient of the 2024 AGU Africa Award for Research Excellence in Space Science. Dr. Okoh leads the development of innovative models like the AfriTEC model for regional ionospheric Total Electron Content over Africa, and the NN-3D model for global 3D electron density reconstruction using COSMIC radio occultation data. He is actively involved in capacity building through teaching, supervision, and outreach.See you there!