Meet Bruce, a Ghanaian international student whose passion for aerospace technology launched him on an extraordinary academic journey to the Chinese mainland. Now pursuing a PhD at Northwestern Polytechnical University in Xi’an, he’s diving into cutting-edge propellant combustion research — and proving that perseverance knows no borders .
From Ghana to China: A Story of Persistence
Bruce’s love affair with aerospace started early. Growing up watching China’s classic Journey to the West on Ghanaian TV, he related deeply to Sun Wukong’s tenacity: \"He has weaknesses but still gives his best self\". This fictional hero became real-life motivation, driving Bruce to enroll in Ghana’s first aerospace-focused university program.
Breaking Barriers in Aerospace
After earning his bachelor’s degree, Bruce set his sights on China — a global leader in space tech. Completing his master’s at Beijing Institute of Technology in 2022, he’s now pioneering propellant research in Xi’an: \"We’re doing advanced experiments shaping the future of space exploration\".
The PhD candidate highlights China’s dynamic research culture: \"The open environment here lets us push boundaries. When you commit fully, anything becomes possible\" .
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An international student's journey to China led by passion for space
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