Pride Of Africa Awards

David Osei Opoku

Company:
Tsinghua University
Profession:
Graduate Research Assistant
Country Base:
China
City:
Beijing
Nationality:
Ghanaian

David Osei Opoku is a distinguished scholar and researcher whose exceptional contributions

to education, computer science, and artificial intelligence have established him as a

transformative figure bridging Africa and Asia through academic excellence and

technological innovation.

David serves as a Graduate Research Assistant at Beijing National Research Center for

Information Science and Technology – Tsinghua University, under Associate Professor Yong

Zhang. His research on AI (Artificial Intelligence), large language models (LLMs) and

knowledge graphs (KG) develops advanced AI tools, significantly enhancing global access to

knowledge through improved information retrieval and question-answering systems. This

work exemplifies his dedication to advancing educational technologies with international

significance.

David’s academic credentials are of the highest distinction. He is pursuing a Master of Science

in Computer Science and Technology at Tsinghua University, secured with a fully funded

scholarship, and holds the prestigious title of Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador. He

graduated First Class With Distinction from Lovely Professional University, India, earning a

Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering.

His scholarly impact is profound, with published academic articles related to computer

science and AI, including three peer-reviewed papers and one book chapter. “The Application

of Artificial Intelligence in Classroom Teaching” advances educational equity through AI,

while “The Analysis of Infographic Design Issues in the Internet Era” has garnered 243

downloads and 676 abstract views, reflecting its international reach. “Cross-Platform Campus

News Flutter App” and the book chapter “Introduction to ELK Stack” further demonstrate his

expertise.

David’s achievements are globally recognized. He led his team to victory in the Hult Prize

LPU Oncampus Program (November 2020) and advanced to the regional finals of the 2021

Punjab Impact Summit, a competition endorsed by Bill Clinton. Selected from over 16,000

applicants across 130+ countries, he completed the 2022 Harvard Aspire Leadership Program,

engaging with Harvard Business School Professors Tarun Khanna and Karim Lakhani. In

August 2024, he collaborated with Professor Jens Rittscher of the University of Oxford’s Big

Data Institute during a teaching and research role at Shanghai Jiaotong University,

contributing to the course “Machine Learning for Computer Vision.” Additionally, he was

officially invited by the Embassy of the Republic of Ecuador in China to participate in the AI

for Research Workshop, highlighting his growing academic influence.

His linguistic proficiency in Chinese, certified with HSK Level 6 (253/300) and HSKK

Advanced (89/100) by the Confucius Institute, enables him to excel in Asia’s academic elite—

a rare accomplishment. His participation in the 2024 United Nations Global Environmental

Solutions Challenge at Tongji University further elevates his international profile.

Spanning five years across Ghana, India, Taiwan, and China, David’s work at premier

institutions like Tsinghua and Shanghai Jiaotong, combined with his leadership in the

National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) and Black in AI Initiative (BAI), establishes

him as a luminary in Education and AI Technology