Book of condolences - Dr. Sophia Tetteh, PhD
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our colleague Dr. Sophia Tetteh, PhD, Lecturer and Researcher at NTU.
The University understands how difficult it can be when we lose someone close to us. We have opened up this online book of condolence to bring together tributes for Dr. Sophia.
If you would like to offer your condolences or pay tribute you are invited to leave a message on this page.
Sophia joined Nottingham Trent University in October 2022 as a lecturer and researcher in the Engineering Department.
Sophia was born in Akure, Nigeria on July 23, 1983 to Letitia Tetteh and David Ararat Tetteh. Sophia attended Wesley Girls High School in Cape Coast, Ghana. She went to the United States in 2001 to receive a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Biomedical Engineering and a Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering which she received in 2008.
Sophia worked with Astra Zeneca and Globus Medical until she returned to Ghana in 2011. In Ghana, she was a lecturer at the University of Ghana, School of Engineering. In 2015, she received a grant from the Schlumberger Foundation to attend Loughborough University in the UK to pursue her PhD in Design - Medical Products (Prosthetics).
Sophia was a Stem Ambassordor, a TechFuture Ambassador and a member of the Ghana Institute of Engineers
Sophia was passionate about inspiring young girls into STEM fields. She enjoyed video editing where she created her own Youtube channel to inspire Young Women. You can also see Sophia's several publications.
Sophia was a caring person who was deeply devoted to her family and friends. Kindness and selflessness were hallmarks of her life.
I am deeply sorry to hear about the passing of Sophia and she will be fondly remembered.
Posted by Leiming Gao, 18 Feb 2023
My condolences to the family and friends of Sophia, She was a fantastic, hard-working academic who was liked by her colleagues and students. She will be deeply missed.
Posted by Fred Vanheusden, 16 Feb 2023
My condolences to the friends and family of Sophia on their sudden loss. It was great getting to know Sophia, often sharing our personal stories of our time in Loughborough. A truly lovely individual who will be missed by all those who knew her.
Posted by Emmet Mc Dermott, 16 Feb 2023
In such a short time, Sophia touched us all with her affectionate smile and kind heart. Her determination to help women and less privileged students to succeed in engineering was infectious and her legacy will live on in us all at NTU.
Posted by Ben Simpson, 16 Feb 2023
Words are less to describe my grief about you leaving this world so suddenly. You are an inspiration to all the women in Science and technology. I was lucky enough to have a chance of knowing you personally during your short stay in NTU. The only thing I would like to remember is BIG BRIGHT PASSIONATE EYES and BEAUTIFUL SMILE. my deepest condolences for your family. I will miss you Tetteh
Posted by Arooj Siddiqui, 16 Feb 2023
My condolences to Sophia's family on their loss. I only met Sophia briefly, she was clearly a great asset to the University.
Posted by Patrick Barber, 16 Feb 2023
My deepest condolences to Sophia's family. Sophia was great colleague, a warm person with a good sense of humour, who was highly professional in her work and is missed.
Posted by Matthew, 16 Feb 2023
Sophia was irreplaceable as a colleague, as an educator and researcher, and as a person. My deepest condolences to her family and loved ones.
Posted by Ahmet Omurtag, 16 Feb 2023
It was with great pleasure that we recruited Sophia to the post here in the Department of Engineering at NTU. She quickly became a highly valued colleague, a bright beacon in the Department. In a short time she had started to see results from her work, and was building a reputation for having wisdom and experience in opening up education for all. Her sudden loss was a great shock to the Department and she will be missed. Our sympathies go to the family and you are in our thoughts at this time.
Posted by Prof Neil Mansfield, Head of Department, 16 Feb 2023
As Dean of the School of Science and Technology, I would like to express my heartfelt condolence for your great loss. I interviewed Sophia for the lectureship position in Engineering at NTU and was bowled over by her insight into many of the current issues in Engineering, such as the lack of women engineers in Europe compared to Africa. She had exciting plans to promote engineering to women and showed enormous promise and enthusiasm for her new role. Sophia was a bright star and we are so sad to lose such a dynamic colleague who, within a short time, made a big impact through her proactive support for our foundation year students. My sympathy is with you and all of Sophia’s family and friends at this very sad time.
Posted by Mary O'Neill, 30 Jan 2023
Sophia was such a warm, friendly and cheerful face around the Engineering department. I always enjoyed our chats and was looking forward to working together on enhancing our programs. She will be very much missed. My sympathies to her family.
Posted by Becky Margetts, 28 Jan 2023
So very sad to lose such a generous and inspiring colleague.
Posted by Pamela Henderson, 26 Jan 2023
Did not know her but what an amazing list of achievements - condolences to her family.
Posted by Susan Tomlinson, 25 Jan 2023
It was a shock to hear of Sophia's passing. I had only known her for a short while but she was such a pleasure to work with with a 'sunny personality'. My condolences go to her family.
Posted by Anita Claxton, 25 Jan 2023
I only had the opportunity to work with Sophia once or twice, but in the brief time we communicated, she was a joy to talk to. She will be a huge loss to the department, despite only being part of it for a short period. My sympathies to her friends and family.
Posted by Dan Patrick, 25 Jan 2023
Sending deepest condolences to your family Sophia, even in your short time here at NTU you greeted everyone, myself included, with politeness and kindness. Rest in Peace.
Posted by Hannah, 25 Jan 2023