Frédéric Ouattara

Frédéric Ouattara is a prominent physicist and the president of Norbert Zongo University in Koudougou, Burkina Faso. He gained recognition as Africa's best space physicist in 2018, and he is leading the ambitious project to develop Burkina Faso's first satellite, 'Burkina Sat1'. His vision includes establishing a space agency to enhance the country's scientific capabilities and address challenges such as desertification, agriculture, and disaster management through advanced satellite technologies.