Bantama MP Commissions State-of-the-Art GIS Laboratory at KNUST
The Member of Parliament for Bantama Constituency, Mr. Francis Asenso-Boakye, has commissioned a cutting-edge Geographic Information Systems (GIS) laboratory at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).
This state-of-the-art facility is designed to enhance research and training in GIS and related fields.
The GIS laboratory will provide students and researchers with advanced tools and software to analyze and interpret geospatial data, enabling them to make informed decisions in various fields such as urban planning, environmental management, and natural resource management.
The laboratory’s establishment is expected to boost KNUST’s research capabilities and contribute to the development of Ghana.
KNUST has a strong research focus in geomatics, with faculty members and students working on projects that apply GIS and remote sensing techniques to real-world problems.
The university’s Department of Geomatic Engineering has been involved in various research initiatives, including mapping projects and geospatial analysis.
The GIS laboratory will have numerous applications in various fields, including:
Urban PlanningThe laboratory will enable students and researchers to analyze and visualize urban growth patterns, helping to inform planningdecisions.
Environmental Management, The laboratory will facilitate the analysis of environmental data, enabling researchers to identify areas of high conservation value and develop strategies for sustainable management,Natural Resource Management The laboratory will provide tools for analyzing and managing natural resources, such as land, water, and mineral resources.
The commissioning of the GIS laboratory is a significant milestone for KNUST and the Bantama Constituency, demonstrating the commitment to advancing research and development in Ghana.
