BULLETIN 2014 final - Quality Assurance and Planning Unit

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SUMMARY OF RESEARCH OUTPUT FOR 2012/2013 AND 2013/2014
College of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Refereed
Journals
Department of
Animal Science
Department of
Agricultural
Economics,
Agribusiness and
Extension
Department of
Fisheries and
Watershed
Management
Department of Crop
and Soil Sciences
Department of
Horticulture
Department of
Wood Processing
and Marketing
Department of
Wood Science and
Technology
Department of
Silviculture and
Forest Management
Department of
Social Forestry
Department of
Ecotourism and
Forest Recreation
Department of Land
Reclamation and
Rehabilitation
Department of
Agroforestry
Total
Published
Conference
Papers
12/13
13/14
Unpublished
Conference
Papers
12/13
13/14
Books Published
Book Chapters
Total
Publications
12/13
13/14
12/13
13/14
12/13
13/14
12/13
13/14
20
42
45
5
4
8
-
-
-
-
69
55
30
27
-
-
3
12
-
2
-
1
33
42
8
26
-
-
1
-
-
1
-
-
9
27
31
18
3
-
8
5
-
-
-
-
42
23
13
8
13
1
2
6
-
-
-
-
28
15
-
5
-
5
-
2
-
-
-
-
-
12
3
8
-
2
-
-
-
-
-
-
3
10
2
2
-
-
2
3
1
-
3
-
7
5
-
3
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
4
-
-
-
-
-
3
-
-
-
-
-
3
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
5
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
6
-
112
140
62
14
20
39
1
3
3
1
197
197
1
College of Architecture and Planning
Refereed
Journals
Department of
Planning
Department of
Building Technology
Department of
Architecture
Department of Land
Economy
Centre for
Settlement Studies
Total
Published
Conference
Papers
12/13
13/14
3
Unpublished
Conference
Papers
12/13
13/14
-
Books Published
Book Chapters
Total
Publications
12/13
-
13/14
3
12/13
-
13/14
15
12/13
-
13/14
43
12/13
-
13/14
22
24
17
20
19
-
1
2
-
-
-
44
37
9
13
15
12
-
-
3
-
1
-
28
25
-
11
-
1
-
6
-
-
-
-
-
18
-
8
-
6
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
14
33
71
35
41
-
7
5
3
1
15
72
137
2
College of Art and Social Sciences
Refereed
Journals
Department of
Religious Studies
Department of
Integrated Rural
Art and Industry
Department of
General Art Studies
Department of
Geography and
Rural Development
Department of
Information Systems
and Decision
Sciences
Department of
History and Political
Studies
Department of
Accounting and
Finance
Department of
Economics
Department of
Communication
Design
Department of
Painting and
Sculpture
Department of
Modern Languages
Centre for Cultural
and African Studies
Department of
Industrial
Department of
Marketing and
Corporate Strategy
Department of
Commercial Law
Department of
Public Law
Department of
English
Department of
Sociology and Social
Work
Department of
Managerial Science
Department of
Publishing
Department of
Private Law
Total
Published
Conference
Papers
12/13
13/14
1
1
Unpublished
Conference
Papers
12/13
13/14
17
14
Books Published
Book Chapters
Total
Publications
12/13
5
13/14
7
12/13
-
13/14
7
12/13
39
13/14
52
12/13
16
13/14
23
5
27
-
6
3
-
-
-
-
-
8
33
10
21
1
-
-
6
-
-
-
-
11
27
19
22
-
3
6
-
-
-
-
-
25
25
2
17
-
5
-
-
-
1
-
-
2
23
5
19
-
-
10
-
1
4
6
-
22
23
-
21
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
22
9
20
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
1
10
21
5
3
-
13
-
-
-
-
-
-
5
16
2
6
-
2
-
6
-
-
-
-
2
14
2
3
-
-
3
9
-
-
-
-
5
12
-
-
-
7
-
-
-
4
-
-
-
11
16
11
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
17
11
16
8
1
-
17
-
5
-
-
-
39
8
1
2
-
-
1
3
-
-
-
-
2
5
-
1
-
-
-
-
1
3
-
-
1
4
-
4
-
-
-
4
3
1
-
-
5
1
1
-
5
2
14
4
4
2
-
-
5
-
-
-
-
1
9
3
-
3
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
3
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
2
116
211
4
42
68
39
13
19
11
12
212
323
3
College of Engineering
Refereed
Journals
Department of Civil
Engineering
Department of
Agricultural
Engineering
Department of
Electrical and
Electronic
Engineering
Department of
Computer
Engineering
Department of
Geological
Engineering
Technology
Consultancy Centre
Department of
Mechanical
Engineering
Department of
Geomatic
Engineering
Total
Published
Conference
Papers
12/13
13/14
4
5
Unpublished
Conference
Papers
12/13
13/14
5
Books Published
Book Chapters
Total
Publications
12/13
-
13/14
-
12/13
-
13/14
-
12/13
21
13/14
45
12/13
17
13/14
35
-
19
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
19
4
14
-
-
-
1
-
1
-
-
4
16
10
11
-
4
11
-
-
-
-
-
21
15
-
13
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
13
4
4
-
-
13
4
-
-
-
1
17
9
2
-
1
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
4
-
11
-
4
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
19
-
48
96
9
9
24
10
2
1
-
1
86
117
4
College of Health Sciences
Refereed
Journals
Kumasi Centre for
Collaborative
Research
Department of
Obstetrics and
Gynaecology
Department of
Pharmacology
Department of
Molecular Medicine
Department of
Surgery
Department of Child
Health
Department of
Medical Laboratory
Technology
Department of
Pharmaceutics
Department of
Clinical
Microbiology
School of
Verterinary
Medicine
Department of
Clinical and Social
Pharmacy
Department of
Pharmaceutical
Chemistry
Department of
Herbal Medicine
Department of
Pharmacognosy
Department of
Physiology
Department of Eye,
Ear, Nose and
Throat
Department of
Medicine
Department of
Community
Dentistry
Department of
Nursing
Department of
Anatomy
Department of Basic
and Diagnostic Oral
Sciences
Department of
Community Health
Total
Published
Conference
Papers
12/13
13/14
-
Unpublished
Conference
Papers
12/13
13/14
-
Books Published
Book Chapters
Total
Publications
12/13
-
13/14
-
12/13
-
13/14
-
12/13
-
13/14
48
12/13
-
13/14
48
-
17
-
1
-
16
-
1
-
9
-
44
46
32
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
46
32
16
26
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
6
16
32
19
19
-
5
2
3
-
-
-
2
21
29
10
12
-
4
7
-
-
-
-
-
17
16
5
10
-
3
-
3
-
-
-
-
5
16
10
16
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
10
16
16
16
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
16
16
-
11
-
4
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
15
3
9
6
-
5
4
-
-
1
-
15
13
1
12
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
12
5
10
3
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
8
11
8
10
6
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
14
10
3
10
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
4
10
-
4
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
4
15
3
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
16
3
-
1
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
2
1
1
2
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
3
1
8
-
-
-
2
-
-
-
-
-
10
-
3
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
3
-
5
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
5
-
174
267
17
17
16
28
-
1
3
17
205
330
5
College of Science
Refereed
Journals
Department of
Physics
Department of
Mathematics
Department of
Chemistry
Department of
Theoretical and
Applied Biology and
Environmental
Science
Department of
Biochemistry and
Biotechnology
Department of Food
Science and
Technology
Department of
Computer Science
Department of
Optometry and
Visual Science
Total
Aggregate Totals
Published
Conference
Papers
12/13
13/14
14
Unpublished
Conference
Papers
12/13
13/14
2
-
Books Published
Book Chapters
Total
Publications
12/13
-
13/14
-
12/13
-
13/14
-
12/13
15
13/14
53
12/13
13
13/14
39
-
41
-
-
-
-
-
2
-
-
-
43
30
27
4
5
-
-
2
-
-
-
36
32
14
29
-
1
-
1
-
-
2
-
16
31
9
13
-
3
9
12
-
1
1
-
19
29
9
13
-
-
2
12
-
-
-
-
11
25
-
7
-
3
-
2
-
-
-
-
-
12
5
5
-
-
3
-
-
-
-
-
8
5
80
563
174
959
4
131
26
149
16
144
27
150
2
23
3
30
3
21
46
105
877
230
1334
OTHER INSTITUTIONS
Refereed
Journals
Institute of Distance
Learning
Quality Assurance
and Planning Unit
University Library
Overall Aggregate
Published
Conference
Papers
12/13
13/14
3
-
Unpublished
Conference
Papers
12/13
13/14
17
15
Books Published
Book Chapters
Total
Publications
12/13
3
13/14
1
12/13
-
13/14
9
12/13
25
13/14
30
12/13
3
13/14
5
5
-
-
4
5
-
-
-
-
-
10
4
571
4
968
134
155
166
165
26
31
21
4
59
912
4
1372
6
A PIE CHART SHOWING STAFF PUBLICATIONS FOR THE YEAR 2013/2014
3%
14%
17%
24%
23%
10%
9%
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Art and Social Sciences
Architecture and Planning
Engineering
Health Sciences
Science
Others
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STAFF PUBLICATION RATIO FOR COLLEGES (2013/2014)
COLLEGE
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Art and Social Sciences
Architecture and Planning
Engineering
Health Sciences
Science
Total
Total
Number of
Publications
Total
Number
of
Lecturers
Staff
Publication
Ratio
197
323
137
117
330
230
1334
80
215
63
125
175
135
793
2.4625
1.5023
2.1746
0.936
1.8857
1.7037
1.7775
University Average: 1.7775
(Source: Publication Output from QAPU; Total Number of Academic staff from 2015 KNUST
Budget)
Staff Publication Ratio (SPR): Total Number of Publications / Total Number of Lecturers
STAFF PUBLICATION RATIO FOR THE VARIOUS COLLEGES FOR
THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2013/2014
2.4625
2.1746
1.8857
1.7037
1.5023
0.936
AGRICULTURE
AND NATURAL
RESOURCES
ART AND
SOCIAL
SCIENCES
ARCHITECTURE ENGINEERING
AND
PLANNING
HEALTH
SCIENCES
SCIENCE
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FIVE YEAR TREND ANALYSIS OF RESEARCH OUTPUT (2009/2010 TO 2013/2014)
R
Agriculture and
Natural Resources
Architecture and
Planning
Art and Social
Sciences
Engineering
Health Sciences
Science
Total
2009/2010
C
T
R
2010/2011
C
T
R
2011/2012
C
T
R
2012/2013
C
T
R
2013/2014
C
T
16
9
25
41
25
66
110
23
133
112
62
174
144
53
197
14
12
26
28
40
68
60
39
99
33
35
68
89
48
137
8
13
21
25
37
62
87
16
103
116
4
120
242
81
323
13
47
50
148
18
22
73
147
31
69
123
295
42
144
82
362
36
49
17
204
78
193
99
566
55
173
48
538
24
37
39
184
79
210
87
722
48
174
80
566
9
17
4
134
57
191
84
700
98
285
177
995
19
45
53
146
117
330
230
1334
R: Refereed Journals, Books Published and Book chapters
C: Published and Unpublished Conference Papers
T: Total
9
TIME SERIES PLOT FOR RESEARCH OUTPUT (2009/2010 TO 2013/2014)
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COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES AND WATERSHED MANAGEMENT
ACADEMIC STAFF
Associate Professor:
S. Amisah
Senior Lecturers:
N. W. Agbo
D. Adjei-Boateng
Lecturers:
B. B. Campion
BSc (Hons); Dip. Ed (Cape Coast); MPhil (Kumasi); PhD (Hull)
(Dean, FRNR)
MSc (Kaliningrad); PhD (Stirling)
BSc (Kumasi); MSc (Gent); PhD (Dublin)(Head of Department)
*G. Owusu-Boateng
Regina Edziyie
T. K. Agyemang
BSc (Cape Coast); MSc (Bremen); MSc (TU-Munich); PhD
(Bremen)
BSc (Kumasi) MSc (Kumasi), MSc (Kumasi)
BSc (Kumasi); MSc (Arkansas), MSc (Texas); PhD (Texas)
BSc (Kumasi) MSc (Stuttgart), PhD (Stuttgart)
Assistant Lecturer:
Gifty Anane-Taabeah
BSc (Kumasi) MSc (Blacksburg), MPhil (Kumasi)
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*On Study Leave
BOOK PUBLISHED
Campion, B. B. (2013). Urban wetland ecology and floods in Kumasi, Ghana. Lambert Academic
Publishing. ISBN-13: 978-3-659-40425-2
ARTICLES PUBLISHED IN REFEREED JOURNALS
1. Agbo, N.W., Amisah, S., Tettey, E. andFrimpong, E. (2014).Effects of dietary protein
levels on growth performance of Claroteid catfish, Chrysichthys nigrodigitatus,
fingerlings. Annals of Biological Research, 5(4): 17 – 22.
2. Agbo, W.N. and Prah, C. D. (2014). Evaluation of fermentation period on the proximate
composition and tannin concentration of sheanut (Vitellaria paradoxa) meal. Journal of
Microbiology and Biotechnology Research, 4(1): 21 – 27.
3. Frimpong, E. A., Ansah,Y. B., Amisah,S., Adjei-Boateng, D., Agbo,N. W. and Egna, H .
(2014).Effects of Two Environmental Best Management Practices on Pond Water and
Effluent Quality and Growth of Nile Tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus, Sustainability, 6(2):
652 – 675. doi: 10.3390/su6020652.
4. Osei-Mensah, P., Adjaottor, A. A., and Owusu-Boateng,G.(2014).Characterization of
Solid Waste in the Atwima-Nwabiagya District of the Ashanti Region, KumasiGhana.International Journal of Waste Management and Technology 2, (1), 1 – 14.
5. Owusu-Boateng, G. and Amuzu, K. K. (2013). Levels of organochlorine pesticides residue
in cabbage cultivated in farms along River Oyansia, Accra-Ghana. American Journal of
Scientific and Industrial Research, 4(5): 489 – 498.
6. Owusu-Boateng, G. and Kumi-Aboagye, E. (2013). An assessment of the status of
pollution of the Lake Amponsah in the Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai District,
Ghana.American Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research, 4(5): 499 – 511.
7. Owusu-Boateng, G. and Amuzu, K. K. (2013). A survey of some critical issues in vegetable
crops farming along River Oyansia in Opeibea and Dzorwulu, Accra-Ghana. Global
Advanced Research Journal of Physical and Applied Sciences, 2(2): 024 – 031.
8. Anane-Acheampong-Osisiadan, P., Darkwah, L. and Owusu-Boateng, G. (2013). Mine
water and the environment: a case study at Central African Gold Bibiani Limited, Ghana.
Global Advanced Research Journal of Physical and Applied Sciences, 2(2): 039 – 046.
9. Adjei-Boateng, D. and Wilson, J.G. (2013). Body condition and gametogenic cycle of
Galatea paradoxa (Mollusca: Bivalvia) in the Volta River estuary, Ghana. Journal of
Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science, 132: 94 – 98. Doi:10.1016/j.ecss.2011.06.018.
10. Adjei-Boateng, D. and Wilson, J. G. (2013).Age Determination and Growth Rate of the
Freshwater Clam Galatea Paradoxa (Born 1778) from the Volta River Estuary,
Ghana.Journal of Aquatic Science, 1(2): 31 – 38. DOI:10.12691/jas-1-2-2
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11. Campion, B. B. and Antwi-Bediako, R. (2013). The seed fuel wars of Africa: Biofuel
conflicts in Ghana and Ethiopia. The Broker Online 1-4. Available at
http://www.thebrokeronline.eu/Articles/The-seed-fuel-wars-of-Africa
12. Campion, B. B. and Owusu-Boateng, G. (2013). The Political Ecology of Wetlands in
Kumasi, Ghana. International Journal of Environment and Bioenergy, 7(2): 108 – 128.
13. Campion, B. B. (2013).urban wetland ecology and floods in Kumasi, Ghana. Lambert
Academic Publishing. ISBN-13: 978-3-659-40425-2.
14. Abobi, S. M, Ekau, W., Wolff, M., Blay, J. & Campion, B. B. (2013). Catch per unit effort
and water level variations in the lower reaches of the White Volta River at Yapei, Ghana.
African Journal of Agricultural Research, 8(23): 2870 – 2876.
15. Owusu-Boateng, G., Ntim, M. and Plange-Rhule, J. (2013). Ambient air quality in the
Chirano gold mines limited, Bibiani Ghana. Global Advanced Research Journal of
Physical and Applied Sciences, 2(2): 032 – 038.
16. Ntim, M., Owusu-Boateng, G. and Plange-Rhule, J. (2013). Air quality and the lung
function of communities in the concessional area of the Chirano Gold Mines Limited,
Bibiani-Ghana. American Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research, 4(5): 479 – 488.
17. Sarpong, K. and Owusu-Boateng,(2013). Hazardous metals concentrations in traditionally
used unregistered herbal drugs sold at six selected Suburbs of Kumasi, Ashanti Region of
Ghana. Global Advanced Research Journal of Educational Research and Review, 2(4):
098 – 104.
18. Sarpong, K. Dartey E., Boateng, G. O. and Dapaah, H. (2012). Profile of hazardous metals
in Twenty (20) Selected Medicinal Plant Samples Sold on the Kumasi Central Market,
Ashanti Region, Ghana.Global Advanced Research Journal of Educational Research and
Review, 1(1): 004 – 009.
19. Agbo, N. W., Madalla N. and Juancey K. (2014). Dietary crystalline DL-methionine 1
supplementation of oilseed meal-based diets: effects on growth and feed utilization of
juvenile Nile tilapia (Oreochromisniloticus). American Journal of Experimental
Agriculture, 4(11): 1385-1396.
20. Agbo, N. W., Amisah S., Tettey E. and Frimpong E. (2014). Effects of dietary protein
levels on growth performance of Claroteid catfish, Chrysichthysnigrodigitatus, fingerlings.
Annals of Biological Research, 5(4): 17-22.
21. Agbo, N. W., and Parh C. D. (2014). Evaluation of fermentation period on the proximate
composition and tannin concerntration of sheanut (Vitellariaparadoxa) meal. Journal of
Microbiology and Biotechnology Research, 4(1): 21-27.
22. Frimpong, E. A., Ansah, Y. B., Amisah S., Adjei-Boateng D, Agbo N. W. and Hillary Egna
(2014). Effects of Two Environmental Best Management Practices on Pond Water and
Effluent Quality and Growth of Nile Tilapia, Oreochromisniloticus, Sustainability, 6(2),
652-675; doi: 10.3390/su6020652.
23. Madalla N.,Agbo, N. W. and Juancey K. (2013). Evaluation of aqueous extracted moringa
leaf meal as a protein source for Nile Tilapia juveniles. Tanzania Journal of Agricultural
Sciences. 12(1): 53-64.
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24. AmisahS., and Nuamah, P. A. (2014). Spatial and temporal variation in Microbiological
Water Quality of the River Wiwi in Kumasi, Ghana. Water Quality Exposure and Health.
DOI 10.1007/s12403-0128-4.
25. Obirikorang, K. A., Amisah S., and Adjei-Boateng, D. (2013). Habitat Description of the
Threatened Freshwater Clam, Galatea paradoxa (Born 1778) at the Volta Estuary, Ghana.
Current World Environment. Vol. 8(3), 331-339.
26. Ansah, Y. B., Frimpong, E. A., Amisah S. (2013). Characterization of potential aquaculture
pond effluents and physiochemical and microbial assessment of effluent receiving waters
in central Ghana. African Journal of Aquatic Sciences, 1-8.
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DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL SCIENCE
ACADEMIC STAFF
Professors:
# A. Donkoh
# S. A. Osei
# D. B. Okai
# C. C. Atuahene (Mrs.)
Visiting Professors:
T. A. McAllister
BSc (Agric) (Kumasi), PhD (Massey)
BSc (Agric) (Kumasi), MSc, PhD (Tennessee)
BSc (Agric) (Kumasi), MSc, PhD (Alta.), MGSA, MASOG,
FGSAP
BSc (Agric) (Kumasi), MSc
J. D. Ambrose
BSc (Agric), MSc (Animal Biochem.) Alta., PhD Ruminant
Nutrition. Guelph
B. V. Sc., MSc, PhD (Animal Sc.) lb.
Associate Professors:
E. L. K. Osafo
Â. B. Omojola
BSc (Agric) (Kumasi), MSc, PhD (R’dg)
BSc (Animal Science), MSc, PhD (Ibadan)
Senior Lecturers:
# O. S. Olympio
V. Attoh-Kotoku
Department)
BSc (Agric) MSc (Kumasi), PhD (Sask.)
BPharm, MSc (Animal Nutrition), PhD (Kumasi) (Head of
Lecturers:
W. Y. Akwetey
BSc (Agric,) (Kumasi), Ms (Columbus, OH), MSc (Kumasi)
C. Antwi
K. Adomako
M. Boateng
J. A. Hamidu
BSc (Agric), PhD (Kumasi)
BSc (Agric), (Kumasi), MSc, PhD (Alta.)
Ôn Sabbatical leave
#On Contract
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1. Abora, N., Okai, D. B. and Boateng, M. (2013).Soya bean milk residue: Production
practices and effects of dietary inclusion on growth performance, blood profile and carcass
characteristics of growing pigs. Ghanaian Journal of Animal Science, 7 (1): 46 – 53.
2. Adomako, K., Olympio, O. S. and Hagan, J. K. (2013). Performance of indigenous naked
neck, frizzle and normal feathered birds in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. Ghanaian Journal
of Animal Science, 7 (1): 8 – 14.
3. Adomako, K., Akortsu, F.D., Hamidu, J.A. and Olympio, O.S. (2014). Effects of plumage
type and plumage colour on egg quality traits of local-exotic crossbreds. Ghanaian Journal
of Animal Science, 7 (2): 1 – 7.
4. Akinwumi, A, O., Odunsi, A. A., Omojoa, A. B., Akande, T. O. and Rafiu, T. A. (2013).
Evaluation of carcass, organ and organoleptic properties of spent layers of different poultry
types. Botswana Journal of Agriculture and Applied Science, 9: 3 – 7.
5. Akwetey, W. Y. and Quaye, A. N. O. (2013). Status of meat processing firms in the Accra
Metropolis. Ghanaian Journal of Animal Science, 7 (1): 93 – 98.
6. Akwetey, W. Y., Eremong, D. C. and Donkoh, A. (2013). Chemical and nutrient
composition of cattle hide (“Welle”) using different processing methods. Journal of Animal
Science Advances, 3 (4): 176 – 180.
7. Akwetey, W. Y. and Yamoah, G. A. (2013). Producing low-fat pork patties with solardried plantain (Musa acuminate). Journal of Animal Science Advances, 3 (4): 150 – 156.
8. Akwetey, W. Y. and Barimah, O. F. F. (2014). Proximate composition and consumer
preferences for some locally manufactured and imported Frankfurter type sausages in
Kumasi. A preliminary study. Ghanaian Journal of Animal Science, 7 (2): 156 – 160.
9. Akwetey, W. Y., Oduro, I. and Ellis, W. O. (2014). Whole cowpea (Vigna unguiculata)
flour (WCPF) as non-conventional extender in meat loaf. Food Biosciences, 5: 42 – 46.
10. Ansah, T., Osafo, E. L. K. and Hansen, T. (2013). Variety, harvest date after planting and
plant fraction of Napier grass influence on in vitro gas production. Livestock Research for
Rural Development, 25(78): http://ww.lrrd.org/lrrd25/5/ansa25078.htm
11. Antwi, C., Osafo, E. L. K., Oppong-Anane, K. and Baah, J. (2013). The threat of changes
in climate on livelihoods and food security in Ghana. Ghanaian Journal of Animal Science,
7 (1): 87 – 92.
12. Antwi, C., Osafo, E. L. K., Fisher, D. S., Yacout, H. M., Donkoh, A., Hassan, A.A., Sobhy,
S.M.M., Adu-Dapaah, H. and Salem, A.Z.M. (2013). Application of pesticides in cowpea
production on in vitro gas production South African Journal of Animal Science, 43 (2).
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13. Asiedu, P., Amoah, K. O., Rhule, S. W. A. and Okai, D. B. (2013). The responses of
primiparous sows and their offsprings to diets containing some selected agro-industrial byproducts (AIBP) in Ghana. Ghanaian Journal of Animal Science, 7 (1): 60 – 68.
14. Atswei, A. A. N., Atuahene, C. C. and Adjei, M. B. (2014). Protein requirements for
growing indigenous Guinea fowls (Numida meleagris) in the humid tropical zone of
Ghana. Journal of Animal Science Advances, 4 (1): 722 – 731.
15. Atuahene, C. C. and Adjei, M. B. (2014). Effect of Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale
supplementation on growth performance and carcass characteristics of broiler chickens.
Ghanaian Journal of Animal Science, 7 (2): 54 – 58.
16. Boateng, M., Okai, D. B., Donkoh, A. and Baah, J. (2013). Effect of processing method on
the quality of palm kernel cake: chemical composition and nutrient utilization in enzymesupplemented diets. African Journal of Agricultural Research, 8 (42): 5226 – 5231.
17. Boateng, M., Okai, D. B., Aryee, S. N. D. and Frimpong, Y. D. (2014). The effects of
XYMTM (an exogenous enzymes-probiotics complex) as a feed additive on the growth
performance, carcass components and blood profile of growing pigs fed high rice branbased diets. Ghanaian Journal of Animal Science, 7 (2): 40 – 47.
18. Boateng, M., Okai, D. B., Boakye, M. and Ewool, M. B. (2014). The effects of Obatanpa
(a QPM variety) and normal maize plus L-lysine diets on growth performance and carcass
traits of albino rats. Ghanaian Journal of Animal Science, 7 (2): 48 – 53.
19. Bonsu, R. F. K., Donkoh, A., Osei, S. A., Okai, D. B. and Baah, J. (2014). Direct-fed
microbial on the health status, productive performance and internal egg characteristics of
layer chickens under hot, humid environmental conditions. African Journal of Agricultural
Research, 9(1): 14 – 20.
20. Darkwa, S., Okai, D. B., Boateng, M. and Amoah, K. O. (2013). Responses of growing
rats and pigs to diets containing varying levels of dried brewer’s spent grains supplemented
with Bergazym – an exogenous enzyme complex. Journal of Animal Science Advances, 3
(6): 286 – 290.
21. Donkoh, A., Attoh-Kotoku, V. and Korley, M. M. (2014). Nutritional evaluation of dried
yam peel meal: Chemical composition and energy value. Ghanaian Journal of Animal
Science, 7 (2): 65 – 71.
22. Donkoh, A., Attoh-Kotoku, V., Oddoye, E. O., Armah, I. N. A., Afful., E. K. and Obeng,
C. (2014). Utilization of dried cashew pulp in broiler chicken and pig feeding systems.
23. Glover, M. A. K., Osei, S. A., Ewool, M. B. and Danso, S. A. (2014). Effects of yellow
quality protein maize on the performance, serum biochemical and haematological
parameters of laying chickens. 1. Egg production and egg quality. Ghanaian Journal of
Animal Science, 7 (2): 85 – 92.
24. Glover, M. A. K., Osei, S. A., Ewool, M. B. and Danso, S. A. (2014). Effects of yellow
quality protein maize on the performance, serum biochemical and haematological
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parameters of laying chickens. 2. Serum biochemical and haematological parameters.
25. Hagan, J. K., Adomako, K. and Olympio, O. S. (2013). Effect of incorporation of thermoregulatory genes into exotic layers on egg production and quality under tropical
environment. Tropical Animal Health and Production, 45 (6), August, 2013.
link.springer.com/journal/11250
26. Hagan, J. K., Adomako, K. and Olympio, O. S. (2013). Effect of incorporation of Heattolerant genes into Lohmann Brown Layers on egg production and quality under hot and
humid environments. Indian Journal of Animal Sciences, 83(7): 725 – 729.
http://epubs.icar.org.in/ejournal/index.php/IJAnS/article/view/31346
27. Hamidu, J.A. (2013). Effects of turkey egg storage duration on expression of apoptosis
genes. Ghanaian Journal of Animal Science, 7 (1): 69 – 75.
28. Jibir, M., Isa, A. M., Garba, S., Jibrila, I. and Omojola, A. B. (2013). Linear body
measurements and slaughter characteristics of meat goats in the semi-arid zone of \northWestern Nigeria. Journal of Animal Science Advances, 3 (6): 297 – 303.
29. Jibir, M., Jibrila, I., Garba, S., Isa, A. M. and Omojola, A. B. (2013). Carcass and lean
quality characterization of authoctonus goats in the semi-arid zone of \north-Western
Nigeria. International Journal of Meat Science, 2 (2): 34 – 39.
30. Okai, D. B., Boateng, M., Armah, W. N. L. and Frimpong, Y. O. (2013). Responses of
albino rats to high rice bran diets. Effects of type of rice bran and level of X-ZymeTM (An
exogenous enzymes + probiotics feed additive). Online Journal of Animal and Feed
Research, 3 (5): 205 – 209.
31. Omojola, A. B., Adetunji, V. A. and Olusola, O. O. (2013). Quality of breakfast sausage
containing legume flours as binders. Journal of Biology and Life Sciences, 4 (2): 310 –
319.
32. Osafo, E. L. K., Antwi, C., Donkoh, A. and Adu-Dapaah, H. (2013). Feeding graded levels
of an improved cultivar of cowpea haulm as supplement for rams fed maize stover diet.
International Journal of Agricultural Research, 8 (2): 87 - 93.
33. Osei, D. Y., Apori, S. A. and Osafo, E. L. K. (2013). Acupuncture treatment of diarrhea
condition in tropical sheep and cattle. Advance Journal of Agricultural Research, 1 (8):
130 – 133.
34. Osei, S.A., Owusu, M., Pomaa-Yeboah, P. and Boateng, M. (2014). Students’ perception
of organic agriculture and organic foods. Ghanaian Journal of Animal Science, 7 (2): 147
– 155.
35. Salifu, A. S., Okai, D. B., and Boateng, M. (2013). Haematological and serum biochemical
parameters of growing pigs fed diets containing four different maize varieties. Ghanaian
Journal of Animal Science, 7 (1): 99 – 104.
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36. Tagoe, A. N. A., Atuahene, C. C. and Adjei, M. B. (2014). Response of broiler chickens to
dietary inclusion of Alternanthera sessilis leaf meal (ASLM). Journal of Animal Science
Advances, 4 (1): 648 – 657.
37. Atalwana, J., Attoh-Kotoku, V., Donkoh, A. Folitse, R. and Amenakpor, C. (2014).
Prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites among pigs in the Ejisu Municipality in Ghana.
Proceedings of the British Society of Animal Science held at Nottingham, UK, April 2014.
Advances in Animal Biosciences, 5 (1): 180.
38. Attoh-Kotoku, V., Osafo, E. L. K., Donkoh, A. and Atuahene, C. C. (2013). The effect of
Samanea saman and Stylosanthes hamata supplementation on intake and microbial
nitrogen production in Djallonke sheep fed/ offered Nerica 1 rice straw basal diet
Advances in Animal Biosciences, 4(1): 56.
39. Attoh-Kotoku, V., Osafo, E. L. K., Donkoh, A. and Atuahene, C. C., Dagbui, E. and
Akpadie, W. (2013). Influence of three protein sources (soya bean meal, ground meal and
blood meal) with or without fishmeal performance of growing greater cane rats
(grasscutters). Proceedings of the British Society of Animal Science held at Nottingham,
UK, April 2013. Advances in Animal Biosciences, 4(1): 38.
40. Attoh-Kotoku, V., Akwetey, W. Y.., Osafo, E. L. K., Donkoh, A. and Atuahene, C. C.
(2013). Roasted (dehulled) cowpea (Vignita unguilata) flour (RCF) as an extender in beef
burgers Proceedings of the British Society of Animal Science held at Nottingham, UK,
April 2013. Advances in Animal Biosciences, 4(1): 158.
41. Attoh-Kotoku, V., Donkoh, A. and Atuahene, C. C. (2013). Copra cake as a partial
replacement for maize and fishmeal in non-ruminant diets using the albino rat as a model.
Advances in Animal Biosciences, 4(1): 204.
42. Attoh-Kotoku, V., Osafo, E. L. K., Donkoh, A. Duodu, M. N. and Aboagye, S. N. (2014).
Factors affecting lamb mortality on a sheep breeding farm. Proceedings of the British
Society of Animal Science held at Nottingham, UK, April 2014. Advances in Animal
Biosciences, 5 (1): 153.
ARTICLES IN CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS
1. Addison, D., Olympio, O. S., Adomako, K., Hamidu, J. A., Aboagye Poku, R. and DjangFordjour, H. (2013). The effect of three different feather genotypes on the laying
performance of two lines of layer parents. Proceedings of the 18th Biennial Conference of
the Ghana Society of Animal Production, University of Ghana, Legon, pp 320 – 325. July
24 – 26.
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2. Adomako, K., Olympio, O. S., Hamidu, J. A., Akortsu, F. D., Aboagye Poku, R. and DjangFordjour, H. (2013). Effects of genotype and feather colour on egg quality traits of localexotic crossbreds. Proceedings of the 18th Biennial Conference of the Ghana Society of
Animal Production, University of Ghana, Legon, pp 297 – 302. July 24 – 26.
3. Adomako, K., Olympio, O. S. and Hagan, J. K. (2013). Growth performance of crossbred
frizzle (FF, Ff) and normal feathered (ff) cockerels. Proceedings of the 18th Biennial
Conference of the Ghana Society of Animal Production, University of Ghana, Legon, pp
340- 345. July 24 – 26.
4. Atuahene, C. C., Akowuah, D. and Adjei, M. B. (2013). The effect of garlic (Allium
sativum) as a natural feed additive on the growth performance and carcass characteristics
of broiler chickens. Proceedings of the 18th Biennial Conference of the Ghana Society of
Animal Production, University of Ghana, Legon. July 24 – 26.
5. Atuahene, C. C., Osei. K.., Dodzi, E. and Adjei, M. B. (2013). The growth performance of
broiler chickens fed alkaline-treated tiger nuts (Cyperus esculentus). Proceedings of the
18th Biennial Conference of the Ghana Society of Animal Production, University of Ghana,
Legon. July 24 – 26.
6. Boateng, M. and Okai, D. B. (2013). Pig welfare: Experiences from the field. A Paper
Presented at the Nutristar Seminar for Pig Farmers in the Ashanti Region. Miklin Hotel,
Kumasi, Ghana. November 5.
7. Donkoh, A. (2013). Computation of Ration with Locally Available Feed Resources. A
paper presented at the Training Workshop in Poultry Production and Feeding Management
Using Direct-Fed Microbials. Organised by COTVET for Members of the Ejisu-Juaben
District Poultry Farmers Association. Ejisu District Assembly Hall. July 11 – 12.
8. Donkoh, A. (2013). Introduction to Growth Promoters. A paper presented at the Training
Workshop in Poultry Production and Feeding Management Using Direct-Fed Microbials.
Organised by COTVET for Members of the Ejisu-Juaben District Poultry Farmers
Association. Ejisu District Assembly Hall. July 11 – 12.
9. Dunga, G. T., Olympio, O. S., Adomako, K., Hamidu, J. A. and Aboagye Poku, R. (2013).
The effect of the naked neck (Na) and frizzling (F) genes on the feather arrangement of
chickens. Proceedings of the 18th Biennial Conference of the Ghana Society of Animal
Production, University of Ghana, Legon. July 24 – 26. pp 303 – 307.
10. Okai, D. B. and Boateng, M. (2013). Improving the nutrition of pigs in commercial
operations in Ghana. A Paper Presented at the Nutristar Seminar for Pig Farmers in the
Ashanti Region. Miklin Hotel, Kumasi, Ghana. November 5.
11. Okai, D.B. and Boateng, M. (2014). Utilisation of a direct-fed microbial (DFM) known as
pig performance enhancer (RE 3): our experiences. A Paper Presented at the BEST
(Canada) – Boris B Seminar for Pig Farmers in the Ashanti Region. Miklin Hotel, Kumasi,
Ghana. February 6.
12. Osei, S. A., Donkoh, A., Olympio, O. S., Adomako, K., Boateng, M. and Okai, D. B.
(2014). Training in Poultry Production and Feeding Management Using Direct-Fed
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Microbials RE 3: A Report. Consultants’ Final Technical Report for the Council for
Technical and Vocational Education and Training (COTVET).
13. Weber, K. L., Rendon, A. A., Antwi, C. and Kebreab, E. (2013. Methane production is not
associated with sire groups or residual feed intake in feedlot Angus cattle. Proceedings of
the 5th International Conference on Greenhouse Gases and Animal Agriculture (GGAA),
Ireland. pp. 348.
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DEPARTMENT OF ECOTOURISM AND FOREST RECREATION
ACADEMIC STAFF
Lecturers:
E. Acquah
BSc. Biology, (Cape Coast), MSc. Env. Sc., (Kumasi), PhD (Geography),
Victoria, Canada
L. A. Gyiele
BSc. (Agric. Econs), Kumasi, MSc. Agric & Nat Res Economics (JLUGiessen), Germany
CONFERENCES/WORKSHOPS
1. Acquah, E., Dearden, P., and Rollins, R. (2013). The Impact of Wildlife on Park Adjacent
Communities in Northern Ghana. Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences,
Environmental Studies Association of Canada. Victoria BC, Canada.June 3 – 5.
2013.http://www.congress2013.ca/
2. Acquah, E., Rollins, R., and Dearden, P. Concerns and Benefits of Park-Adjacent
Communities in Northern Ghana. National Community Resources Conservation Areas
(CREMA) Workshop. Accra, Ghana. December 10 – 11.
3. Rollins, R., Acquah, E., and Dearden, P., Murray, G., and Stahl, A.B. Challenges with
Nature-Based Tourism in Mole National Park, Ghana. The 14th Canadian Congress on
Leisure Research. Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. May 21 – 23. http://www.cclr2014.ca/
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DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL FORESTRY
ACADEMIC STAFF
Lecturers:
A. A. Adomako
Pg.Dip. Soc. Dev, (Antigonish), MSc (Enschede), Ph.D.
Inst. Rsc. Mgt. (Bradford)
S. Boadi
BSc. Nat. Rsc. Mgt, (Kumasi), Ph.D. Agroforestry,
(Kumasi)
ARTICLE PUBLISHED IN REFEREED JOURNAL
1. Boadi, S., Baah-Acheamfour, M., Ulzen-Appiah, F. and Jamro, G. M. (2014). Nontimber
forest product yield and income from Thaumatococcus danielliiunder a mixed tree
plantation system in Ghana. International Journal of Forestry Research, 1 – 8. Article
ID 524863, http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/524863
2. Afrifa, A. B. and Adomako, A. A. (2014). Assessing the Growth Performance of
Terminalia superba, Ceiba pentandra, Pycnanthus angolensis and Heritiera utilis in a Mixed
Stand at the Fure River Forest Reserve. Asian Academic Research Journal of
Multidisciplinary 1 (22): 536-546.
3. Afrifa, A. B. and Adomako, A. A. (2014). Assessment of Diameter-Height Relationship of
Pycnanthus angolensis, Heritiera utilis, Ceiba pentandra and Terminalia superba at the Fure
River Forest Reserve of Ghana. Agriculture and Biology Journal of North America
5(4)144-148. ISSN Print: 2151-7525, doi 10.5251/adjna., Science Hub,
ttp://www.scihub.org/ABJNA.
CONFERENCE PRESENTATION
1. Boadi, S., Baah-Acheamfour, M., Ulzen-Appiah, F. and Jamro, G. M. (2014). Nontimber
forest product yield and income from Thaumatococcus danielliiunder a mixed tree
plantation system in Ghana. Proceedings: the First National Forestry Conference, 16-18th
September, 2014, CSIR-FORIG, Kumasi, Ghana.
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DEPARTMENT OF WOOD PROCESSING AND MARKETING
ACADEMIC STAFF
Research Fellow:
Sylvia Adu (Mrs)
BSc. Natural Resources Management (Kumasi), MSc.
Wood Technology and Industrial Management (Kumasi)
ARTICLES PUBLISHED IN REFREED JOURNALS
1. Adu, S., Adu, G., Frimpong-Mensah, K., Antwi-Boasiako, C., Effah, B. and Adjei, S.
(2014). Maximizing Wood Residue Utilization and Reducing its Production Rate to
Combat Climate Change. International Journal of Plant and Forestry Sciences, Vol. 1, No.
2: 1 -12
2. Adu, S.,Adu, G., Frimpong-Mensah, K., Adjei, S. and Effah, B. (2014). The Potential
Effect of Cogeneration System in Combating Climate Change. World Journal of
Agricultural & Biological Sciences, Vol. 1, No. 1: 1 - 9
3. Adu, G.,Adu, S., Effah, B., Frimpong-Mensah, K. and Darkwa, N. A.(2014). Office
Furniture Design – Correlation of Worker and Chair Dimensions. International Journal of
Science and Research, Vol. 3, No. 3: 709 – 715
4. Adu, G.,Adu, S., Effah, B. and Anokye, R.(2014). Anthropometric evaluation of public
institution sitting furniture designs. World Journal of Science and Technology Research,
Vol. 2, No. 1: 1-15 ISSN: 2329 - 3837
5. Antwi, K., Effah, B., Adu, G. and Adu. S. (2014). Strength and some Physical Properties
of Allanblackia Parviflora for Furniture Production in Ghana. International Journal of
Science and Technology, 4(1): 1 – 8
CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS (PEER REVIEWED ABSTRACTS)
1. Adjei, S., Adu, S. and Adu, G. (2013). The potential effect of Cogeneration system in
combating climate change. . Proceedings of Organization of Women scientist for the
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
developing World (OWSD). 2nd Africa Regional Conference, Tyco City Hotel –
Sunyani, Ghana. October 15 – 18, 2013. Pp 49
Adu, S., Adu, G. and Adjei, S. (2013). Maximizing wood residue utilization and
reducing its production rate to combat climate change. Proceedings of Organization of
Women scientist for the developing World (OWSD). 2nd Africa Regional Conference,
Tyco City Hotel – Sunyani, Ghana. October 15 – 18, 2013. Pp 31
Adu, S., Tekpetey, S., Oware, F.C. and Adu, G. (2013). Mechanical strength properties
of Bambusa vulgaris and Bambusa vultaris var viltata for enhanced utilization in
Ghana. Proceedings of 67th International Convention, Austin Texas. June 9 -11, 2013.
Adu, G., Adu, S., Frimpong-Mensah, K., Darkwa, N. A. and Inkum, P. (2014).
Ergonomic issues in furniture design: a case of an institution office chair design at b1st
National Forestry Conference by CSIR-FORIG, Kumasi, Ghana at FORIG Premises
(Fumesua). September 16-18, 2014.
Adu, S., and Adu, G. (2011). Safety Measures in Wood Processing, an Important
Component for Entrepreneurship – A case study in a Local Fueniture Industry at the
1stInternational Conference of Entreprenuership Educators, Researchers and
Entreprenuers in Africa by the Institute of Entreprenuership and Enterprise
Development (IEED) of Kumasi Polytechnic at Anita Hotel (Akyakrom). 28th – 30th,
2011. Pp 46-47.
Adu, G., Adu, S. (2011). The Entreprenuer in Office Furniture Business: Some Critical
Technical Issues to consider at the 1st International Conference of Entreprenuership
Educators, Researchers and Entreprenuers in Africa by the Institute of
Entreprenuership and Enterprise Development (IEED) of Kumasi Polytechnic at Anita
Hotel (Akyakrom). 28th – 30th, 2011. Pp 42-43.
Adu, G., Adu, S. (2011). The Role of a Furniture Designer in an Entreprenueral
Environment at the 1st International Conference of Entreprenuership Educators,
Researchers and Entreprenuers in Africa by the Institute of Entreprenuership and
Enterprise Development (IEED) of Kumasi Polytechnic at Anita Hotel (Akyakrom).
28th – 30th, 2011. Pp 53-54.
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DEPARTMENT OF WOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
ACADEMIC STAFF
#N. K. Frimpong-Mensah
Senior Lecturers:
C. Antwi-Boasiako
N. A. Darkwa
Lecturers:
J. O. Kofi
K. A. Afrifah
N. A. Attah
BSc (Biochem), MSc (Biochem), PhD, Postgrad.
Cert. (Forestry Ed.) (Agric. Univ. Norway)
BSc (Zoo./Bot.), Dip Edu. (Cape Coast), MPhil
(Plant Pathology), (Kumasi), PhD (Plant Sciences),
(Reading, UK) (Head of Department)
BSc (Biochem) (Kumasi), MSc (Wood Chem)
(Norway), PhD (Wood & Paper Sc.), NCSU
(Raleigh, USA)
BSc. (Biol. Sc.), MPhil (Microbiology) (Kumasi)
BSc (Nat. Res. Mgt.), MSc. (Wood Sci. & Tech.),
(Kumasi), PhD (Wood Sci and Tech), (Michiagan,
USA)
MSc, PhD (Wood Drying and Sawmilling) (Dresden,
Germany)
#On contract
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1. Antwi-Boasiako, C., and Boakye, K. B. (2013). Swelling characteristics of conventional
and organic preservative-treated Porous Tropical Utility Hardwood [Ceiba Pentandra (L.)
Gaertn.]. Special Topics & Reviews in Porous Media. An International Journal, 4(2): 137
– 145.
2. Antwi-Boasiako, C. and Eshun, D. (2014). Termiticidal potency of Erythrophleum r
suaveolens (Guill. And Perr.) Brenan bark, Thevetia peruviana (pers.) K. Schum and
Moringa Oleifera Lam. Root extracts as alternative to conventional synthetic preservativechemicals. J Indian Acad Wood Sci, 10(2): 147 – 154. DOI 10. 1007/s13196-013-0108-5.
3. Coffie,G. Y., Antwi-Boasiako, C. and Darkwa, N. A. (2014).Phytochemical constituents
of the leaves of three bamboo (Poaceae) species in Ghana.Journal of Pharmacognosy and
Phytochemistry, 2 (6): 34 – 38. ISSN 2278-4136.
4. Mitchual, S. J., Frimpong-Mensah, K., Darkwa, N. A. and Akowuah J. O. (2013).
Briquettes from combination of maize cobs and Ceiba pentandra at room temperature and
low compacting pressure without a binder. International Journal of Energy and
Environmental Engineering, 4: 38 – 45. Doi: 10.1186/2251-6832-4-38.
5. Mitchual, S. J., Frimpong-Mensah K., and Darkwa, N. A. (2013). Effect of species, particle
size and compacting pressure on relaxed density and compressive strength of fuel
briquettes. International Journal of Energy and Environmental Engineering, 4: 30 – 36.
Doi: 10.1186/2251-6832-4-30.
6. Adu, S., Adu, G., Frimpong-Mensah, K., Antwi-Boasiako, C., Effah, B. and Adjei, S.
(2014). Maximizing wood residue utilization and reducing its production rate to combat
climate change. International Journal of Plant and Forestry Sciences, 1(2): 1 – 12.
7. Mitchual, S. J., Frimpong-Mensah K., and Darkwa, N. A. (2014). Evaluation of fuel
properties of six tropical hardwood timber species for briquettes. Journal of Sustainable
Bioenergy Systems, 4: 1 – 9.
8. Mitchual, S. J., Frimpong-Mensah K., and Darkwa, N. A. (2014). Relationship between
physic-mechanical properties, compacting pressure and mixing proportion of briquettes
producted from maize cobs and sawdust. Journal of Sustainable Bioenergy Systems, 4: 50
– 60.
ARTICLES PUBLISHED IN CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS
1
2
Afrifah, K. A. (2013). Food Packaging Applications of Polylactic Acid. In: Proceedings
of Ghana Science Association Biennial Conference, July 14 – 19. University of Ghana,
Legon, pp. 71.
Afrifah, K. A. and Matuana, L. M. (2013). Toughening of PLA / Wood-Flour Composites
by Plasticizing the PLA with Expodized Oils. In: Proceedings of Ghana Science
Association Biennial Conference. July 14 – 19. University of Ghana, Legon, pp73.
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DEPARTMENT OF HORTICULTURE
ACADEMIC STAFF
Senior Lecturers:
B. B. K. Banful
B. K. Maalekuu
F. Appiah
P. Y. Adjei
P. Kumah
Lecturers:
Hannah-Victoria Adzraku (Mrs)
Laura Atuah (Ms.)
BSc. (Agric.), Cape Coast, Dip Ed., Cape Coast
MPhil (Crop Science), Legon, PhD (Agronomy)
Legon(Head of Department)
BSc (Agric) Kumasi, MSc, PhD Jerusalem
BSc (Agric) Kumasi, MSc (Food Sc. & Tech) Kumasi,
PhD(Food Sc. & Tech) Kumasi
BSc (Agric) Kumasi, MSc (Pomology/Agronomy) Nott.
BSc (Agric) Kumasi, MSc (Post Harvest Technology)
Kumasi
*Irene A. Idun (Mrs)
Patience Dzifa Kaledzi (Ms.)
BSc (Agric), Kumasi, MSc (Landscape Studies) Kumasi
BSc (Agric) Kumasi, MPhil (Hort), PhD (Soil Science)
Reading, UK
BSc (Agric) Kumasi, MSc (Pomology) Kumasi
BSc (Agric) Kumasi, MPhil Legon
Assistant Lecturer:
Betty Amponsah-Doku (Mrs)
BSc (Agric) Kumasi, MSc (Landscape Studies) Kumasi
*Study Leave
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1. Yeboah, J., Banful, B. K. B., Boateng, P. Y., Amoah, F. M., Maalekuu, B. K. and Lowor,
S. T. (2014). Rooting Response of Air-Layered Shea (Vitellaria paradoxa) Trees to
Media and Hormonal Application under Two Different Climatic Conditions. American
Journal of Plant Sciences, 5: 1212 – 1219.
2. Zu, K. S. A., Wongnaa, C. A. and Appiah, F. (2014). Vegetable Handling, Distribution,
and Wholesale Profitability in “Abinchi” Night Market, Kumasi-Ghana. Journal of
Postharvest Technology2 (01): 96 – 106.
3. Saajah, J. K. and Maalekuu, B. K. (2014). Determination of Postharvest Pod Storage on
Viability and Seedling Growth Performance of Cocoa (Theobroma cacao L) in the
Nursery. J. of Agricultural Science, 6(4): 77 – 90.
4. Adjaloo, M. K., Banful, B. K. and Oduro, W. (2013). Evaluation of Breeding Substrates
for Cocoa Pollinator (Forcipomyia spp.) and Subsequent Implications for Yield in a
Tropical Cocoa Production System. American Journal of Plant Sciences, 4: 204 – 211.
5.
Enyan, F., Banful, B. K. B., Kumah, P. (2013). Physical and Organoleptic qualities of
coffee bean under different drying methods and depths of drying in a tropical
environment. International Research Journal of Plant Science, 4(9): 280 – 287.
6.
Kumah, P., Ampomah, E. O. and Olympio, N. S. and Moses, E. (2013). Efficacy of Four
Botanicals and Two Chemical Fungicides in the Control of Crown Rot Disease of Banana
(Musa Spp AAA) ‘Medium Cavendish’. Acta Horticulturae, 1007 (1): 385 – 392.
7.
Appiah-Sarpong, M., Kumah, P., Olympio, N. S. and Moses, E. (2013). In-vitro
Management of Crown Rot Disease of Banana (Musa spp AAA) ‘Medium Cavendish’
Using Extracts from Ocimum gratissimum, Alstonia boonei and Garcinia kola. Acta
Horticulturae, 1007 (2): 739 – 746.
8.
Kumah, M. and Appiah, F. (2013). The Effect of the Development of a Rapid Response
to Sanitary and Phytosanitary Concern System on Export Oriented Horticulture in Ghana.
Acta Horticulturae, 1007: 909 – 913.
CONFERENCE PAPERS
1.
Adoma, P. and Maalekuu, B. K. (2013). The Influence of Some Postharvest Treatments
on Staked and Non-Staked Cucumber Fruit Quality during Storage at Ambient Room
Temperature. Managing Quality in Chains (QUIC), VI International Conference,
Cranfield University. September 2 - 5.
CONFERENCE/WORKSHOP ATTENDANCE
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1. Banful, B. K. (2014). Workshop on the Africa Centres of Excellence (ACE) project at West
Africa Centre for Crop Improvement, University of Ghana, Legon. January 31 – February
2.
2. Banful, B. K. (2014). Stakeholders Consultative meeting onProductivity and Profitability
of Organic and Conventional Farming Systems (ProEcoOrganicAfrica) ProEco Organic
Africa Project, University of Ghana. January16.
3. Banful, B. K., Appiah, F. and Kumah, P. (2013). Development of a Vegetable Strategy for
Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA). MJ Grand Hotel. November.
4. Banful, B. K. (2013). Regional Outreach on Skills Development Fund of COTVET,
SDF-COTVET. November 14.
5. Banful, B. K. (2013). AGRA-WU training course on Competence and skills training
for PhD supervisors and established scientists – Rise to the Challenge,
NODA Hotel, Kumasi. June 10 – 14.
6. Banful, B. K. (2013). BSU–GEP Workshop on Strategizing Outreach for Sustainable
Agriculture and Aquatic products in Tanzania and Ghana held at Bagamoyo, Tanzania.
May 22 – 26.
DEPARTMENT OF SILVICULTURE AND FOREST MANAGEMENT
ACADEMIC STAFF
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Senior Lecturers:
B. Kyereh
BSc (Kumasi), MSc (Wales), PhD (Aberd), Cert Ed
(Wolverhampton) (Head of Department)
E. Acheampong
BSc (Kumasi), MSc, PhD (Hull)
+E.A. Abeney
Dipl Forstwit, Dr (Gott), Dip Ed (Kassel)
+K.A. Nkyi
Bsc, MSc (Kumasi), MSc (Oxf), PhD (Aberd)
Lecturers:
P. D. Kumapley
BSc (Kumasi), MSc, Dip. Applied Ent (London) PhD (R’dg)
V. N. A. Asare
BSc (Kumasi), MSc (Lakehead)
*J. B. Echeruo
BSc (Kumasi), MSc, (Wageningen)
D. Dompreh
BSc (Cape Coast), MSc (Kumasi), PhD (Aberd)
W. A. Asante
BSc, PhD (Kumasi)
+Post Retirement
*Study Leave
ARTICLES PUBLISHED IN REFEREED JOUNRNALS
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1. Derkyi, M., Ros-Tonen, M. A. F., Kyereh, B. and Dietz, T. (2013). Emerging forest regimes
and livelihoods in the Tano-Offin Forest Reserve, Ghana: Implications for social safeguards.
Forest Policy and Economics, 32: 49 – 56.
2. Ros-Tonen, M. A. F., Insaidoo, T. F. G. and Acheampong, E. (2013). Promising start, bleak
outlook: The role of Ghana’s modified taungya system as a social safeguard in timber legality
processes. Forest Policy and Economics, 32: 57 – 67.
CONFERENCE/SEMINAR/WORKSHOP PAPERS
1. Guuroh, R.T., Uibring, H., Acheampong, E. and Kazungu, M. (2013). The effect of
homegarden size on inputs and outpurts per unit area: a case study of the Bieha District,
southern Bourkina Faso. Poster Presentation, Tropical and Subtropical agricultural and
Natural Resource Management (TROPENTAG) Conference, Stuttgart-Hohenheim, Germany.
September 17-19.
2. Kyereh, B. (2013). Options for integrating artisanal milling as a sustainable livelihood into
the FLEG/ VPA implementation. Paper presented at the Evaluation and synthesis of
lessons from ACP-FLEGT supported projects on the Voluntary Partnership Agreement
(VPA) in Ghana Workshop, Hotel Feyiase. October 6.
3. Kyereh B., Insaidoo, T., Obiaw, E. and Abeney, E. A. (2013). Integrating sustainable
community livelihoods into the FLEGT/VPA implementation Operational guidelines,
FCIF AOI ACP Prepared under the ACP FLEGT Support Programme
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DEPARTMENT OF LAND RECLAMATION AND REHABILITATION
ACADEMIC STAFF
Lecturers:
D. E. K. A. Siaw
BSc. (Bot/Zoo) Legon, MSc. (Forest Resources Mgt) Ibadan, Ph.D. Forest
Resources Mgt (Ibadan), Nigeria
N. O. Prempeh
BSc. (Nat. Rsc. Mgt), MSc (Nat. Rsc. Mgt), Kumasi, Ghana
Siaw, D. E. K. A., Owusu-Prempeh, N., Asare, A. and Akoto-Sarfo (2014). Early growth
performance of Terminalia Superba and Tripochiton Scleroxylon Seedlings in three canopy types.
Journal of University of Energy and Natural Resources. (in-press).
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS, AGRIBUSINESS AND
EXTENSION
ACADEMIC STAFF
Senior Lecturers:
J. A. Bakang
S. C. Fialor
V. Owusu
*F. Nimoh
#K. Ohene-Yankyera
Lecturers:
G. K. Nurah
M. T. Asiamah
*P. Appiah
D. Anwunyo-Vitor
R. Aidoo
J. Osei Mensah
*Study leave
BSc. (Agric.) (Ghana), MSc (Agric. Ext) (Ibadan), PhD (Agric.
Ext) (Reading)
BSc. (Agric. Mkting & Coop), MSc (Agric. Econs) (B’lore, India),
PhD (Agric. Econs) (Newcastle Upon Tyne)(Head of
Department)
BSc. (Agric.) Kumasi, MPhil (Agric. Econs) Ghana, PhD
(Amsterdam)
BSc (Agric.) (Kumasi), MPhil (Agric. Admin) (Ghana)
BSc. (Agric.) (Kumasi), MPhil (Agric. Econs) (Ibadan), PhD
(Agric. Econs) (Reading), Cert in Fin Restruct (Arthur D. Little
Inc., USA), MIAAE
BSc. (Agric.) (Kumasi), Dip Ing Agr, MSc., Dr Ing (Agric. Econs)
(Giessen)
BSc. (Agric.) Kumasi, MPhil (Agric. Ext) Ghana.
BSc. (Agric.) (Kumasi), MPhil (Agric. Ext) (Cape Coast),
MAIAEE
BSc (Agric.) (Kumasi), MSc (Agric. Econs) (London), PhD (Agric
Econs) (Legon), PGD Education (UCC), PGD MIS (GIMPA),
FCCA (UK), CIT-Ghana
BSc (Agric.) (Kumasi), MSc. (Agric. Econs) (Kumasi), PhD
(Agric. Econs) (Kumasi)
BSc (Agric.) (Kumasi), MSc (Mgt & Econs) (Chalmers)
#On Contract
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BOOKS PUBLISHED
1. Awunyo-Vitor, D. (2013). Farmers' Access to Financial Services: Theory, Concept and
Application.LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, Germany, Pp 148 ISBN-13: 9783838395166
2. Owusu, V.(2013). Migrants and income: Implications for the environment in rural Ghana.
Scholars Press. OmniScriptum GmBH & Co. KG, Saarbrucken, Germany. ISBN 978-3639-70270-5.
CHAPTER(S) IN BOOKS
Owusu, V.,Asante, A. V. and Pavelic, P. (2013).Assessing the Factors Influencing
GroundwaterIrrigation Technology Adoption in Ghana. In: Irrigation Management,
Technologies and Environmental Impact. NOVA Science Publishers Inc. Hauppauge, NY,
USA. ISBN 978-1-62417-862-7, pp 181-192.
1. Donkor, E., Owusu, V. and Owusu-Sekyere, E. (2014). Assessing the determinants of
adoption of improved cassava varieties among farmers in the Ashanti Region of Ghana.
Africa Development and Resources Research Institute Journal, 5(2): 121 – 133.
2. Owusu, V., Adjei-Addo, E. and Sundberg, C. (2013). Do economic incentives affect
attitudes to solid waste source separation? Evidence fromGhana. Resources, Conservation
and Recycling 78: 115 – 123.
3. Owusu V. and Anifori, M. O. (2013). Consumer willingness to pay a premium for organic
fruit and vegetable in Ghana. International Food and Agribusiness Management Review
16(1): 67 – 86.
4. Bidzakin, J. K., Fialor, S. C., Asuming-Brempong, D. (2014). Small Scale maize Production
in Northern Ghana: Stochastic Profit Frontier Analysis. ARPN Journal of Agricultural and
Biological Science, 9(2): 76 – 83.
5. Agyekum, E. O., Ohene-Yankyera, K., Keraita, B., Fialor, S. C. and Abaidoo, R. C. (2014).
Willingness to Pay for Faecal Compost by Farmers in Southern Ghana. Journal of
Economics and Sustainable Development, 5(2): 18 – 25.
6. Aidoo, R., Osei Mensah, J., Opoku, A. and Abaidoo, R. C. (2014). Factors influencing
Soyabean Production and Willingness to Pay for Inoculum Use in Northern Ghana.
American Journal of Experimental Agriculture, 4(3): 290 – 301.
7. Osei Mensah, J., Aidoo, R., Amponsah, D., Buah, A. E., Aboagye, G. and AcquahHarrison, N. S. (2014). Assessing the Feasibility of Commercial Meat Rabbit Production
in the Kumasi Metropolis of Ghana. American Journal of Experimental Agriculture, 4(2):
183 – 192.
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8. Aidoo, R., Osei Mensah, J., Wie, P. and Awunyo-Vitor, D. (2014). Prospects of Crop
Insurance as a Risk Management Tool among Arable Crop Farmers in Ghana. Asian
Economic and Financial Review, 4(3): 341 – 354.
9. Abankwah, V., Fialor, S. S. and Aidoo, R. (2013). Performance efficiency of the liberalised
agricultural pesticide marketing system in Ghana. Journal of Agricultural Economics and
Development, 2(8): 305 – 316.
10. Osei Mensah, J., Aidoo, R., Appiah, N. T. (2013). Analysis of Street Food Consumption
across Various Income Groups in the Kumasi Metropolis of Ghana. International Review
of Management and Business Research, 2(4): 951 – 961.
11. Osei Mensah, J., Aidoo, R., Boakye-Yiadom, S. Jnr., Mensah, R., Danquah, A. O.,
Amankwaa, A. A. and Biney, F. (2013). Analysis of Production and Marketing Constraints,
Consumer Preferences and Decision to Purchase Gari-Mix in the Kumasi Metropolis of
Ghana. International Journal of Agriculture Innovations and Research, 2 (1): 49 – 54.
12. Aidoo, R., Osei Mensah, J., Opoku, A. and Abaidoo, R. C. (2013). Assessing the
Performance of the Grain Legume Marketing System in Northern Ghana. International
Journal of AgriScience, 3(10): 787 – 795.
13. Osei Mensah, J., Aidoo, R. and Tuffour, T. (2013). Determinants of Household Food
Security in the Sekyere-Afram Plains District of Ghana. Global Advanced Research
Journal of Agricultural Science, 2(1): 347 – 353.
14. Anabila, P. and Awunyo-Vitor, D. (2013). Customer Relationship Management: A Key to
Organisational Survival and Customer Loyalty in Ghana’s Banking Industry. International
Journal of Marketing Studies, 5(1): 107 – 117.
15. Awunyo-Vitor D., Ayimey, K. E. and Gayibo, A. R. (2013). Does Sales Promotion
Influence Buyer Behaviour? A Study of PZ Cussons Limited. British Journal of
Economics, Management & Trade, 3(2): 141 – 152.
16. Firempong, K. C., Nsiah, K., Awunyo-Vitor, D., and Dongsogo, J. (2013). Soluble Fluoride
Levels in Drinking Water- A Major Risk Factor of Dental Fluorosis Among Children in
Bongo Community of Ghana. Ghana Medical Journal, 47(1): 16 – 23.
17. Mensah, M., Awunyo-Vitor, D. and Asare-Menako, H. (2013). Exchange Rate Volatility
and Employment Growth in Ghana’s Manufacturing Sector. International Journal of
Business and Social Science, 4 (4): 232 – 238.
18. Awunyo-Vitor, D., Ishak, S. and Seidu, J. G. (2013). Urban Households’ Willingness to
Pay for Improved Solid Waste Disposal Services in Kumasi Metropolis, Ghana. Urban
Studies Research, 1-8. Hindawi Publishing Corporation, Doi.org/10.1155/2013/659425
19. Wongnaa, C. A. and Awunyo-Vitor, D. (2013). Factors Affecting Loan Repayment
Performance among Yam Farmers in the Sene District, Ghana.Agris on-line Papers in
Economics and Informatics,V (2): 111 – 122.
20. Boateng, D. and Awunyo-Vitor, D. (2013). Health insurance in Ghana: evaluation of policy
holders’ perceptions and factors influencing policy renewal in the Volta region.
International Journal for Equity in Health, 12(50): 1 – 10.
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21. Ayimey, K. E., Awunyo-Vitor, D. and Gadawusu, K. (2013). Does Radio Advertisement
Influence Sale of Herbal Products in Ghana? Evidence from Ho Municipality. Modern
Economy, 4: 652 – 658. http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/me.2013.410070
22. Wongnaa, C. A. and Awunyo-Vitor. D. (2013) Profitability Analysis of Cashew production
in Wenchi Municipality in Ghana. Bots. J. Agric. Appl. Sci, 9(1): 21 – 31.
23. Ayimey, K. E., Awunyo-Vitor, D. and Abdulai,S. (2013). Customer Retention Strategies
of SIC Life Insurance Company Limited and Star Life Assurance Company Limited in
Ghana: An Exploratory Assessment.Current Research Journal of Social Sciences, 5(5):
163 – 167.
24. Awunyo-Vitor, D., Bakang, J. and Smith, K. G. (2013) Estimation of Farm Level Technical
Efficiency of Small-Scale Cowpea Production in Ghana.American-Eurasian J. Agric. &
Environ. Sci., 13(8): 1080 – 1087. DOI: 10.5829/idosi.aejaes.2013.13.08.11013
25. Dziwornu, K. R. andAwunyo-Vitor, D.(2013). Stock Exchange Performance and
Economic Growth in Ghana: Is there a Causal Link? Asian Journal of Empirical Research
3(9): 1152 – 1165.
26. Akoto, K. R., Awunyo-Vitor, D. and Angmor, L. P. (2013). Working capital management
and profitability: Evidence from Ghanaian listed manufacturing firms. Journal of
Economics and International Finance, 5(9): 373 – 379. DOI: 10.5897/JEIF2013.0539
ARTICLE PUBLISHED IN PROFESSIONAL MAGAZINE
Anabila P.andAwunyo-Vitor, D. (2013 March-April) Customer Relationship Management and
Ghana’s Banking Sector: The African Business Review, 46-49
DISCUSSION/WORKING PAPER
1. Benin, S., Johnson, M., Abokyi, E., Ahorbo, G., Jimah, K., Nasser, G.,Owusu,
V.,Taabazuing, J. and Tenga, A.(2013).Revisiting agricultural input and farm support
subsidies in Africa: the case of Ghana’s mechanization, fertilizer, block farms, and
marketing programs. IFPRI Discussion Paper 01300. Development Strategy and
Governance Division, International Food and Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). November
2013.
2. Houssou, N., Kolavalli, S., Bobobee, E. Y. H. and Owusu, V. (2013). Animal traction in
Ghana. Ghana Strategy Support Program, Working Paper 34. International Food and
Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). June 2013.
1. Owusu, V.and Frimpong, F. K. (2014). Impact of cocoa agroforests on yield and household
income: Evidence from Ghana. Contributed Paper Prepared for Presentation at the 88th
Annual Conference of the Agricultural Economics Society, AgroParisTech, Paris, France.
April 9 – 11.
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2. Acheampong, P. P., Owusu, V. and Nura, G. K. (2013). Preferences for cassava varieties
traits in Ghana: implications for breeding and technology adoption. Contributed Paper
Prepared for Presentation at the Fourth International Conference of the African Association
of Agricultural Economists (4th ICAAAE), Hammamet, Tunisia. September 22 – 25.
3. Owusu, V. and Marfo, J. B. (2013). Assessing the socioeconomic determinants of
household participation in solid waste collection systems in Ghana. Contributed Paper
Prepared for Presentation at the International Conference on Solid Waste 2013: Innovation
in Technology and Management. Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, P. R. China.
May 5 – 8.
4. Aidoo, R. (2014). Impact of CocoaLink Project on Knowledge, Attitudes, Practices and
Livelihoods of cocoa farmers in the Western Region of Ghana, Research paper presented
at the end of pilot workshop/event organized by Ghana Cocobod, World Cocoa Foundation
(WCF) and Hershey Company, at La-Palm Royal Beach Hotel, Accra-Ghana. February 18.
5. Fialor, S. C. (2013). Distribution and Marketing of Seed and related Inputs; Opportunities,
Challenges and Way Forward. National Seed Development Forum Fumesua, Kumasi.
February 19 – 22.
6. Fialor, S. C. (2014). MoFA/USAID/IFPRI/AGRA Partnership Workshop: Towards a Food
and Nutrition Secure Ghana, Alisa Hotel. February 11 – 12.
7. Dziwornu, K. R. and Awunyo-Vitor, D. (2013). Stock Exchange Performance and
Economic rowth in Ghana. Paper presented at 2013 global development finance
conference. Protea Hotel President, 4 Alexander Road, Bantry Bay, Cape Town, South
Africa. November 5 – 7.
8. Awunyo-Vitor, D. (2013). Saving Behaviour of farmers in Ghana: A study of Maize
farmers. A paperaccepted for presentation atEvidence on Innovations in Savings and
Payments Policy Conference at Speke Resort Munyonyo, Kampala, Uganda. June 24 – 25.
9. Awunyo-Vitor, D. and Alhassan, R. M. (2013). Drivers of farmers demand for formal
financial services in Ghana: Evidence from Maize farmers. 10th African finance journal
conference at Coastland Hotels & Conference Centre, Durban, South Africa. May 15 – 16.
10. Aidoo, R., Danfoku, R. A. and Mensah, J. O. (2013). Determinants of Postharvest Losses
in Tomato Production in the Offinso North District of Ghana. International conference of
Arts and Social Sciences, American University of Rome, Rome, Italy.Organized by
International Journal of Arts & Science), USA. October 22 – 25.
11. Aidoo, R. (2013). Australian Development Research Awards Scheme (ADRAS)
Communication and Engagement Workshop in respect of the project “Improved yam
storage for food security and Income in Ghana”. Organized by Australian Ministry of
Foreign Affairs and Australian Agency for International Development (AUSAID),
Canberra, Australia. May 13.
12. Aidoo, R., Mensah, J. O. and Tuffour, T. (2013). Determinants of Household Food Security
in the Sekyere-Afram Plains District of Ghana. 1st Annual International Interdisciplinary
Conference, at Azores, Portugal. April 24 – 26, 2013.
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1. Appiah-Kubi, D., Asibuo, J. Y., Quain, M. D., Oppong, A. and Akromah, R. (2014).
Agricultural Biotec Diversity studies on soybean accessions from three countries. Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology, 3: 198 – 206.
2. Adu, G. B., Akromah, R., Abdulai, M. S. Obeng-Antwi, K., Kena A. W., Tengan, K. M.
L. and Alidu, H. (2013). Assessment of genotype by environment interactions and grain
yield performance of extra-early maize (Zea mays L.) hybrids. Journal of Biology,
Agriculture and Healthcare, 3: 7 – 15.
3. Tengey, T. K., Kena, A. W., Kwoseh, C. and Akromah, R. (2013). Evidence for the
production and accumulation of pthytoalexians in the cotyledons of selected legumes
following treatments with biotic elicitors. International Journal of Plant Pathology, 4(1):
9 – 22.
4. Nyadanu, D., Akromah, R., Adomako, B., Kwoseh, C., Lowor, S. T., Dzahini-Obiatey, H.,
Akrofi, A. Y., Owusu Ansah, F., Asiamah, Y. O. and Assuah, M. K. (2013). Biochemical
mechanisms of resistance to black pod disease in cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.). American
Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 3(1): 20 – 37.
5. Logah, V., Ewusi-Mensah, N., Tetteh, E. N., Quansah, C. and Danso, I. (2013). Seasonal
variation of soil microbial biomass under different nutrient management and cropping
systems on a Ferric Acrisol in Ghana. Journal of Tropical Agriculture, 51(1-2): 98 – 104.
6. Berchie, J.N., Amelie, G. McClymont, S., Raizada, M., Adu-Dapaah, H. and SarkodieAddo, J. (2013). Performance of 13 Bambara groundnut (Vigna subterranean (L.) Verdc.).
Journal of Agronomy, 12 (1):20-28, 2013.
7. Tengey, T. K., Kena, A. W., Kwoseh, C. and Akromah, R. (2013). Evidence for the
production and accumulation of pthytoalexians in the cotyledons of selected legumes
following treatments with biotic elicitors. International Journal of Plant Pathology, 4(1):
9 – 22.
8. Nyadanu, D., Akromah, R., Adomako, B., Kwoseh, C., Lowor, S. T., Dzahini-Obiatey, H.,
Akrofi, A. Y., Owusu Ansah, F., Asiamah, Y. O. and Assuah, M. K. (2013). Biochemical
mechanisms of resistance to black pod disease in cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.). American
Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 3(1): 20 – 37.
9. Adomako, J. and Kwoseh, C. K. (2013). Effect of castor bean (Ricinus communis L.)
acqueous extracts on the performance of root-knot nematodes (Meloidogyne spp.) on
tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.). Journal of Science and Technology, 33(1): 1 – 11.
10. Kwara, B. K., Kwoseh, C. K. and Starr, J. L. (2013). Effectiveness of root-knot nematode
(Meloidogyne species) resistant tomato Solanumlycopersicum L.) and pepper (Capsicum
annuum L.) cultivars in Ghana. Nematropica, 43: (Accepted)
11. Kotey, D. A., Osekre, E. A., Badger, N. G. and Ahiatsi, E. N. (2013). Evaluation of
eggplant, Solanum spp. germplasm against field insect pests infestation at Bunsu in the
Eastern Region of Ghana. Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Healthcare, 3(18): 28 – 36.
12. Opoku, A., Chaves, B. and De Neve, S. (2014). Neem seed oil: a potent nitrification
inhibitorof control nitrate leaching after incorporation of crop residues. Biological
Agriculture and Horticulture: An International Journal for Sustainable Production
Systems, DOI: 10.1080/01448765.2014.885394.
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13. Aidoo, R., Mensah, J. O., Opoku, A. and Abaidoo, R. C. (2014). Factors influencing
Soyabean Production and Willingness to Pay for Inoculum Use in Northern Ghana.
American Journal of Experimental Agriculture, 4(3): 290 – 301.
14. Abaidoo, R. C., Ewusi-Mensah, N. and Opoku, A. (2013). Legume inoculation technology
manual. Prepared for the N2Africa Project, Ghana, KNUST/IITA. 20pp.
15. Logah, V., Ewusi - Mensah, N., Tetteh, E.N., Quansah, C. and Danso, I. (2013). Seasonal
Variations of Soil microbial Biomass under Different Nutrient Management and Cropping
Systems on a Ferric Acrisol in Ghanan. Journal of Tropical Agriculture, 51(1-2): 98 – 104.
16. Danso, I., Nuertey, B. N., Danso, F., Anim, S. Okyere, E. Andoh - Mensah, Osei - Bonsu,
A., Logah, V. and Larbi, E. (2014). The Economics of Using Phosphate Rock under
Matured Oil Palm in the Semi-deciduous Forest Zone in Ghana. Research Journal of
Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology, 7(2): 210 – 213.
17. Logah, V., Ewusi-Mensah, N., Tetteh, E. N., Quansah, C. and Danso, I. (2013). Seasonal
Variations of Soil microbial Biomass under Different Nutrient Management and Cropping
Systems on a Ferric Acrisol in Ghanan. Journal of Tropical Agriculture, 51(1-2): 98 – 104.
18. Abaidoo, R. C., Ewusi-Mensah, N. and Opoku, A. (2013). Legume inoculation technology
manual. Prepared for the N2Africa Project, Ghana, KNUST/IITA. 20pp.
CONFERENCES/WORKSHOP/SEMINARS ATTENDANCE
1. Aidoo, R., Quansah, C., Akromah, R., Obeng-Antwi, K., Adu-Gyamfi, K., Lampoh, J. and
Subedi, A. (2013). Ghana Seed Entrepreneurship Assessment. ISSD Briefing Note. Centre
for Development Innovation (CDI), Wageningen University and Research Centre,
Wageningen, The Netherlands.
2. Quansah, C. and Nutsukpo, D. (2013). Climate Change and Agriculture: The need for
adaptation. Food and Agriculture Sector Climate Change and Adaptation Actions Joint
Meeting of MoFA, Care Int’l and GTZ Splendor Hotel, Kumasi-Ghana. July 9 – 10.
3. Abrokwah, L. A., Kwoseh, C., Carley, T., Quain, M., Parkes, E. and Oppong, A. (2013).
Characterization of Begomovirus strains on Sweetpotatoes (Ipomoea batatas L.) in Ghana.
International Society for Tropical Root Crops, Africa Branch (ISTRC-AB) - 12th ISTRC
Triennial Symposium, Alisa Hotel, North Ridge, Accra. September 28 –October 7.
4. Opoku, A. Abaidoo, R. Safo, E.Y. IwuaforE., Nouri, M. and Karbo N. (2014).
Sustainability of crop residue allocation options in smallholder cereal-legume-livestock
farms in the dry savannas of West Africa. In: 20thWorld Congress of Soil Science. ICC
Jeju, Korea. June 8 – 13.
5. Opoku, A., Abaidoo, R. C., Safo,E. Y. Nouri, M. and Kabo, N. (2014). Assessment of
nutrient flows and balances in smallholder cereal-legume-livestock farms in the dry
savannas of West Africa. In: 20thWorld Congress of Soil Science, ICC, Jeju, Korea.June 8
– 13.
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COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE
ACADEMIC STAFF
S. O. Afram
BSc (Design) (Ghana), Postgrad Dip (Arch.) (Kumasi), MA
(Housing) UK, FGIA (Head of Department)
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G. W. K. Intsiful
Senior Lecturers:
B. G. O. Odame
R. A. Oppong
S. Amos-Abanyie
C. Koranteng
Lecturers:
V. Kootin-Sanwu
J. Afrim
C. Essel
E. A. Botchway
G. F. A. Olympio
*D. Y. A. Duah
V.K. Quargraine
M. Mensah
Christiana Asmah (Mrs.)
T. E. Kwofie
BSc
(Design)(Ghana),
Postgrad
Dip.
(Arch.)
(Kumasi),M.Arch. (Canada), D.Arch. Mich., FGIA
BSc (Design) (Ghana), Postgrad Dip (Arch.) (Kumasi), Cert.
(Bldg/Services) (Sing.), MSc (Const. Mgt.) (Kumasi), AGIA
BSc (Design) (Ghana), Postgrad Dip (Arch.) (Kumasi),MSc.
Urban Mgt. (Rome), PhD (Liverpool), AGIA
BSc (Design) (Ghana), Postgrad Dip. (Arch.) (Kumasi),
MSc (SESAM) Flensburg, PhD (Build Tech) (Kumasi),
AGIA, MGQO
Dipl.-Ing. (Arch)(Austria) Dr. techn (Architecture)
(Austria)
BSc (Design) (Ghana), Postgrad Dip (Arch.) (Kumasi), PhD
(Arch.), Texas, AGIA
BSc (Bldg Services) (UK), MSc. (Suitable Energy Systems)
(UK)
Cert. (Tech) C & G (UK), BSc (Arch. Design) (Russia), MSc
(Arch.) Russia, AGIA
BSc (Design)(Ghana), Postgrad Dip Arch. (Ghana), MSc
(Const. Mgt.) (Kumasi),MBA (finance) (Ghana), MSc.
(Information Tech for Mgt.) (Coventry)
BSc (Design)(Ghana), Postgrad Dip. (Arch) (Kumasi), MA
(Conservation Studies) UK
BSc (Arch) (Ghana), PG. Dip. (Architecture) (Ghana), MSc
(Const. Mgt. and Econs) London.PhD (Planning, Design &
Const.) (Michigan)
(Rev. Fr.), BA (Sociology & Religions) (Legon), M. Arch
(USA), MCM (USA), PhD (USA)
BSc (Agric Tech) (UDS), MSc (Landscape Studies)
(Kumasi), MBA (Finance)
BSc (Design) (Ghana), PG Dip (Arch) (Ghana), MSc
(Appropriate Rural Techn. and Extension Skills) (Germany)
MPhil, (Kumasi), PG. Dip. (Kumasi), BSc. Arch (Kumasi)
(AGIA)
Technical Instructors:
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S. Sarkodie-Mensah
Dip. (Project Mgt.) (South Africa), BSc (Agric.
Horticulture) (Ghana), PG. (Dip. Rural & Land Ecology
Survey) (Netherlands), MSc (Landscape Studies) (Ghana),
*Norma Oladunni O. Laing (Mrs.)
BSc (Design) (Ghana), Postgrad, Dip (Arch.), (Kumasi),
C&G. I, III, IV Autocad (UK), MRes (Educational and
Social Research) (London).
* Study leave
1. Bangdome-Dery, A., Eghan, G. E. and Afram, S. O. (2014). Overview of Self-Help (SelfBuild) Housing Provision in Ghana: Policies and Challenges. Developing Country Studies
Journal, 4(6): 77 – 89.
2. Bangdome-Dery, A. and Kootin-Sanwu, V. (2013). Analysis of Barriers (Factors)
Affecting Architects in the Use of Sustainable Strategies in Building Design in Ghana.
Research Journal in Engineering and Applied Sciences, 2(6): 418 – 426. © Emerging
Academy Resources (ISSN: 2276-8467)
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3. Koranteng, C. and Essel, C. (2013). The Effects of Students’ Background on Academic
Performance in an Architecture School. Journal of Applied Science Research, 5 (5):68 –
74. ISSN 0975-508X
4. Koranteng, C., Essel, C. and Nkrumah, J. (2013). A Pioneer Study on Residential Electric
and Magnetic Fields: The Case of a House at Fumesua, Ashanti Region, Ghana. Journal of
Applied Science Research, 5 (5): 100 – 104. AASR, ISSN 0975-508X
5. Agyekum, K., Ayarkwa, J., Koranteng, C., and Adinyira, E. (2013). An Overview of the
Symptoms Associated with Dampness in Walls of Residential Buildings in Major Towns
in Ghana. Civil and Environmental Research, 3(9):1 – 10. ISSN 2224-5790
6. Essel, C. and Koranteng, C. (2013). The Relationship between Performance and Year of
Enrolment at an Architecture School, Kumasi, Ghana. Merit Research Journal of
Education and Review, 1(9): 197 – 202. ISSN: 2350-2282
7. Agyekum, K., Ayarkwa, J., Koranteng, C., and Adinyira, E. (2013). Preliminary
Assessment of Dampness in Walls of Residential Buildings in Four Climatic Zones in
Ghana. Journal of Sustainable Development, 6(9): 51 – 61. ISSN 1931-9063
8. Agyekum, K., Ayarkwa, J., Koranteng, C., and Adinyira, E. (2013). Level of Knowledge
of Building Occupants on Dampness in Walls of Residential Buildings in Ghana. Modern
Management Science and Engineering, 1(2): 171 – 185. ISSN 2052-2576.
9. Simons, B., Koranteng, C., and Adinyira, E. (2014). Assessing Ghanaian Workplace
Performance in Multi-Storey Office Buildings. Journal of Developing country Studies,
4(4): 140 – 151. ISSN 2224-607X (Paper) ISSN 2225-0565 (Online)
10. Agyekum, K., Ayarkwa, J., Koranteng, C. and Adinyira, E. (2014). An Overview of Damp
Remediation Measures Practiced by Building Occupants in Ghana. Journal of Building
survey, Appraisal & Valuation, 2(4): 347 – 359.
11. Simons, B., Koranteng, C., and Adinyira, E. (2014). Indoor Thermal Environment:
Occupants Responsiveness in 4 Multi-Storey Office Buildings in Accra, Ghana. Journal of
Environment and Earth Science, 4(4): 122 – 130. ISSN 2224-3216 (Paper) ISSN 22250948 (Online),
12. Simons, B., Koranteng, C., Adinyira, E. and Ayarkwa, J. (2014). An Assessment of
Thermal Comfort in Multi-Storey Office Buildings in Ghana. Journal of Building
Construction and Planning Research, 2: 30 – 38.
13. Simons, B., Koranteng, C., and Ayarkwa, J. (2014). Occupants’ Evaluation of the
Operation, Functionality of Building Control Systems and Energy Implications in MultiStorey Office Buildings in Ghana. Journal of Energy Technologies and Policy, ISSN 22243232 (Paper) ISSN 2225-0573 (Online), 4(2): 48 – 58.
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1. Koranteng, C., Assasie Oppong, R., and Essel, C. (2013). An Assessment into the Effects
of Students’ Background on Academic Performance: The Case of the Department of
Architecture, Kumasi, Ghana. 3rd International Conference on Design, Development &
Research, Faculty of Art, College of Art & Social Sciences, Kwame Nkrumah University
of Science and Technology, Kumasi – Ghana, July 18 – 20. pp.16 – 26.
2. Quansah, E., Essel, C. and Koranteng, C. (2013). Improving Design Skills of Architectural
Students through the Application of Concepts and Critiques. 3rd International Conference
on Design, Development & Research. Faculty of Art, College of Art & Social Sciences,
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi – Ghana, July 18 – 20.
pp.62 – 72.
3. Simons, B., Koranteng, C. and Nkrumah, J. (2013). Assessing Thermal Comfort and
Design Strategies of Residential Houses in Ghana. 3rd International Conference on Design,
Development & Research. Faculty of Art, College of Art & Social Sciences, Kwame
Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi – Ghana. July 18 – 20. pp.122 –
132.
4. Agyekum, K., Ayarkwa, J., Koranteng, C., and Adinyira, E. (2013). Level of Practice and
Effectiveness of Damp Remediation Measures in Walls of Residential Buildings in Ghana.
3rd International Conference on Design, Development & Research, Faculty of Art, College
of Art & Social Sciences, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology,
Kumasi – Ghana. July 18 – 20. pp. 297 – 311.
5. Simons B., Odame B. G., and Koranteng, C. (2013). The Visual Performance of Common
Spaces and its Effect on Occupants’ Satisfaction in Educational Buildings, 3rd
International Conference on Design, Development & Research, Faculty of Art, College of
Art & Social Sciences, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi
– Ghana. July 18 – 20. pp. 312 – 323.
6. Adinyira, E., Ahadzie, D. and Kwofie, T. E. (2013). Determining the unique features of
mass housing projects (MHPs) In:Laryea, S. and Agyepong, S. (Eds) Procs. 5th West
Africa Built Environment Research (WABER) Conference, Accra, Ghana. August 12 – 14.
pp. 381 – 389.
7. Adinyira, E., Ahadzie, D. and Kwofie, T. E. (2013). Classifying the Unique Features of
Mass Housing Projects. In: Gonzalez, V. and Yiu, T. W. (Eds) Procs. 38th Australasian
Universities Building Education Association (AUBEA) Conference, Auckland, New
Zealand. November 20 – 22. pp 96 – 105.
8. Afranie, I., Morgan, J. and Kwofie, T. E. (2014). Post-Acquisition Challenges of Urban
Land on Housing Delivery in Ghana (Case Study: Koforidua Municipality) In: Ogunlanna,
S., Idoro, G. and Alade, W. (Eds) Procs.The CIB W107 2014 International Conference,
Lagos, Nigeria. January 28 – 30. pp686 – 694.
9. Kwofie, T. E., Fugar, F., Adinyira, E. and Ahadzie, D. (2014). A Conceptual Framework
for Evaluating Communication Performance among Mass Housing Project Team. In:
Ejohwomu, O. and Oshodi, O. (Eds) Procs.3rd International Conference on Infrastructure
Development in Africa, Abeokuta, Nigeria. March 17 – 19. pp 6 – 21.
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10. Addy, M. N., Adinyira E., and Koranteng, C. (2014). Architects’ Perception on the
Challenges of Building Energy Efficiency in Ghana. Proceedings: 3rd International
Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa (Icida), Abeokuta, Nigeria. March 17
– 19. pp 103 – 113.
11. Agyekum, K., Ayarkwa, J., and Koranteng, C.(2014). A Holistic Survey of Dampness in a
Three Bedroom Residential Bungalow in Kumasi, Ghana, Proceedings: 3rd International
Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa (Icida), Abeokuta, Nigeria. March 17
– 19. pp 366 – 384.
12. Addy, M. N., Adinyira, E., and Koranteng, C. (2014).A Review of Research
Methodologies in Building Energy Efficiency Assessment. In: Laryea, S. and Ibem, E.
(Eds). Proceedings 8th Construction Industry Development Board (cidb) Postgraduate
Conference. University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa. February 10 –
11. pp 85 – 100.
DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING TECHNOLOGY
ACADEMIC STAFF
Professor:
E. Badu
BSc (Bldg Tech) (Kumasi), MSc (Construction Mgt) (Lough), PhD
(Eng) NIT (Japan), Cert (Staff & Curriculum Dev’t) (Nottingham),
FGIOC, FCIOB (UK), FGhIS, MFIG (Provost of College)
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J. Ayarkwa
BSc (Bldg Tech), MPhil (Wood Science) (Kumasi), Cert (Wood
Research), PhD (Timber Engineering) (Japan), MGIF, MGhIS,
FGIOC, MACI, MISDS, ICIOB (Head of Department)
Assoc.Professor:
F. D. K. Fugar
BSc (Bldg Tech) (Kumasi), MPhil (Bldg Tech) (Kumasi), PhD
(HRMD) (Newburgh, Indiana), Cert. (Leadership and Mgt.)
(Hawaii), MSHRM, FGhIS, MFIG, MGIOC, MNIQS
Senior Lecturers:
A. K. Danso
BSc (Bldg Tech) (Kumasi), MPhil (Eng) (Kumasi), PhD (Kumasi),
MGhIS, MGhIE, MGIOC
B. K. Baiden
BSc (Bldg Tech) (Kumasi), MSc (Int’l Construction Management
& Engineering) Leeds, PhD(Construction Mgt.), Loughborough,
AMASCE, MGIOC
T. Adjei-Kumi
BSc (Bldg Tech) (Kumasi), MSc (Construction Management),
PhD (Civil Eng.) Glasgow, AGhIS, ACIArb, MGhIS, MGIOC
P. Amoah
BSc (Bldg Tech) (Kumasi), MSc (Construction Management)
Kumasi, FGhIS, MFIG, FGIOC
D. Owusu-Manu
BSc (Bldg Tech), PhD (Bldg Tech) Kumasi, FaGE, FIPCSR,
FRRAG, MGIOC
E. Adinyira
BSc (Bldg Tech), PhD (Bldg Tech) Kumasi, FRRAG, MGIOC
Lecturers:
J. C. Danku
BSc (Bldg Tech) (Kumasi), MSc (Construction Management)
Kumasi, Cert. (Arch. Eng.) Japan, MGhIS, MGIOC
J. K. Ofori-Kuragu
BSc. (Bldg Tech.) Kumasi, MSC (Construction Project Mgt.), PhD
(Construction Management), Loughborough, MCIOB, MGIOC
G. Nani
BSc (Bldg Tech), PhD (Bldg Tech) Kumasi, MGhIS, MGIOC
Assistant Lecturer:
K. Agyekum
BSc (Bldg Tech), Kumasi, MPhil (Bldg. Tech) Kumasi MGIOC,
MIIE, ICIOB, MISDS
REFEREED JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS
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1. Ayarkwa, J., Baiden, B.K. and Sabah, S.C.B. (2014). Consultants’ Performance on District
Assemblies’ Common Fund Projects. Modern Management Science & Engineering, 2(1):
43 – 57. ISSN: 2052- 2576.
2. Agyekum, K., Ayarkwa, J., Koranteng, C. and Adinyira, E. (2014). An overview of damp
remediation measures practiced by building occupants in Ghana. Journal of Building
Survey, Appraisal and Valuation, 2 (4): 347 – 359. ISSN: 2046-9594. E-ISSN: 2046-9608.
3. Agyekum, K., Ayarkwa, J. and Koranteng, C. (2014). Perceptions of building occupants on
effectiveness of practiced damp remediation measures in Ghana. Journal of Environment
and Earth Science, 4 (1): 121 – 131. ISSN: 2224-3216. E-ISSN: 2225-0948.
4. Simons B., Koranteng, C., Adinyira, E. and Ayarkwa, J. (2014). An assessment of thermal
comfort in multistory office buildings in Ghana. Journal of Building Construction and
Planning Research, 2 (1): 30 – 38.
5. Simons, B., Koranteng, C. and Ayarkwa, J. (2014). Occupants’ evaluation of the operation,
functionality of building control systems and energy implications in multi storey office
buildings in Ghana. Journal of Energy Technologies and Policy, 4 (2): 48 – 58. ISSN 22243232 E-ISSN 2225-0573.
6. Buertey, J. I., Mizzah A. K. and Adjei-Kumi, T. (2014). Delays to Large Construction
Projects in Ghana: A Risk Overview. Journal of Civil Engineering and Architecture, 8(3):
367 – 377. ISSN: 1934 7359.
7. Ayarkwa, J., Acheampong, A. and Agyekum, K. (2013). Residents’ satisfaction with the
social security and national insurance trust housing in Ghana. Engineering Management
Research, 2(2): 29 – 40. ISSN: 1927-7318. E-ISSN: 1927-7326.
8. Ayarkwa, J., Baiden, B.K. and Osei-Asibey, D. (2013). Benefits derived by District
Assemblies from their project consultants. Engineering Management Research, 2(2): 41 –
50. ISSN 1927-7318. E-ISSN 1927-7326.
9. Agyekum, K., Ayarkwa, J. and Adjei-Kumi, T. (2013). Minimizing materials wastage in
construction-A Lean Construction Approach. Journal of Engineering and Applied Science,
5 (1): 25 – 146.
10. Agyekum, K., Ayarkwa, J., Koranteng, C. and Adinyira, E. (2013). Preliminary assessment
of dampness in walls of residential buildings in four climatic zones in Ghana. Journal of
Sustainable Development, 6(9): 51 – 61. ISSN: 1913-9063. E-ISSN: 1913-9071.
11. Agyekum, K., Ayarkwa, J., Koranteng, C. and Adinyira, E. (2013). An overview of the
symptoms associated with dampness in walls of residential buildings in major towns in
Ghana. Civil and Environmental Research, 3(9): 1 – 9. ISSN: 2224-5790. E-ISSN: 22250514.
12. Agyekum, K. Ayarkwa, J., Koranteng, C. and Adinyira, E. (2013). Level of knowledge of
building occupants on dampness in walls of residential buildings in Ghana. Modern
Management Science and Engineering, 1 (2): 171 – 184. ISSN: 2052-2576.
13. Acheampong, A., Adom-Asamoah, M., Ayarkwa, J. and Afrifa, R. O. (2013). Comparative
study of the physical properties of palm kernel shells concrete and normal weight concrete
in Ghana. Journal of Science and Multidisciplinary Research, 5 (1): 129 – 146.
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14. Simons, B., Koranteng, C and Adinyira, E. (2014). Indoor Thermal Environment:
Occupants Responsiveness in 4 Multi-Storey Office Buildings in Accra, Ghana. Journal of
Environment and Earth Science, 4 (4): 122 – 130. ISSN: 2224 3214
15. Simons, B., Koranteng, C and Adinyira, E. (2014). Assessing Ghanaian Workplace
Performance in Multi-Storey Office Buildings. Developing Country Studies, 4(4): 140 –
155. ISSN: 2234-607X. E- ISSN 2225-0565
16. Adinyira, E. and Anokye, P (2013). Illegal Appendages to Residential Buildings in Kumasi,
Ghana – A Case Study of North Suntreso. Journal of Construction Project Management
and Innovation, 3 (1): 511 – 529.
17. Fugar, F. D. K., Ashiboe-Mensah, N. A and Adinyira, E. (2013). Human Capital Theory:
Implications for the Ghanaian Construction Industry Development. Journal of Construction
Project Management and Innovation, 3(1): 464 – 479.
CONFERENCE PAPERS
1. Ofori-Kuragu, J. K., Baiden, B., and Badu, E. (2014). Factors affecting Ghanaian
contractor performance. In: Proceedings of the International Conference of the
International Council for Research and Innovation in Building and Construction (CIB
W107 2014) Odusami, K. T., Idoro, G. I., and Ogunlana, S. O. (Eds), Lagos, January 27 –
29. p.275-285.
2. Acheampong, A., Hackman, J. K., and Ayarkwa, J. (2014). Factors inhibiting the use of
indeginous building materials (IBM) in the Ghanaian Construction Industry. In Ejohwomu,
O. and Oshodi, O. (eds) Procs 3rd International Conference on Infrastructure Development
in Africa, Abeokuta, Nigeria. March 17 – 19. p. 216-226 ISBN: 978-978-938-173-9.
3. Agyekum, K., Ayarkwa, J. and Adinyira, E. (2014). A case study of dampness in a three
bedroom residential building at Deduako, Kumasi. In Ejohwomu, O. and Oshodi, O. (eds)
Procs 3rd International Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa, March17-19,
2014, Abeokuta, Nigeria, p. 351-365 ISBN: 978-978-938-173-9
4. Agyekum, K., Ayarkwa, J. and Koranteng, C. (2014). A holistic survey of dampness in a
three bedroom residential bungalow in Kumasi, Ghana. In Ejohwomu, O. and Oshodi, O.
(eds) Procs 3rdInternation Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa, Abeokuta,
Nigeria. March 17 – 19. p. 366-384 ISBN: 978-978-938-173-9
5. Mensah, S., Ayarkwa, J. and Nani, G. (2014). Framework for modeling sustainable
construction practices towards low carbon construction In: Laryea, S. and Ibem, E. (Eds)
Proceedings 8th Construction Industry Development Board (cidb) Postgraduate
Conference, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa. February 10 –
11. 293-303, ISBN 978-0-9566060-8-2.
6. Opoku, D., Ayarkwa, J. and Agyekum, K. (2014). Assessing areas and trends of bamboo
usage in building construction in Ghana. In Laryea, S. and Ibem, E (eds) Proceedings 8th
Construction Industry Development Board (cidb) Postgraduate Conference, University of
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Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa. February 10 – 11. p. 131-141, ISBN 978-09566060-8-2
7. Buertey, J. I. T., Miezah, A. K. and Adjei-Kumi, T. (2013). Delays to large construction
projects in Ghana: a risk overview In: Laryea, S. and Agyepong, S. (Eds) Procs 5th West
p. 367-380.
8. Buertey, J. I. T., Abeere-Inga, E. and Adjei-Kumi, T. (2013). Project cost risk and
uncertainties: towards a conceptual cost contingency estimation model In: Laryea, S. and
Agyepong, S. (Eds) Procs 5th West Africa Built Environment Research (WABER)
Conference, Accra, Ghana. August 12 – 14. p. 911-925.
9. Agyekum, K., Ayarkwa, J., Koranteng, C. and Adinyira, E. (2013). Assessment of
dampness in walls of residential buildings in four climatic zones in Ghana. In: Nkum, R.K.,
Nani, G., Atepor, L., Oppong, R.A., Awere, E. and Bamfo-Agyei, E. (eds) Proc 2nd Applied
Research Conference in Africa (ARCA), Kumasi-Ghana. August 8 – 10. p. 194-205, ISBN
978-9988-1-7051-6
10. Agyekum, K., Ayarkwa, J., Koranteng, C. and Adinyira, E. (2013). Level of knowledge of
building occupants on dampness in walls of residential buildings in Ghana. In: Nkum, R.K.,
Nani, G., Atepor, L., Oppong, R.A., Awere, E. and Bamfo-Agyei, E. (eds) Procs 2nd
Applied Research Conference in Africa (ARCA), Kumasi-Ghana. August 8 – 10. p. 389399, ISBN 978-9988-1-7051-6
11. Agyekum, K., Ayarkwa, J., Koranteng, C. and Adinyira, E. (2013). Level of practice and
effectiveness of damp remediation measures in walls of residential buildings in Ghana. In
Proceedings of 3rd International Conference on Design, Development and Research (DDR),
Faculty of Art, College of Art and Social Sciences, KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana. July 18 – 20.
p. 297-311; ISBN: 978-9988-1-8513-8.
12. Acheampong, A., Adom-Asamoah, M., Ayarkwa, J. and Afrifa, R. O. (2013). Shear
capacity of reinforced palm kernel shell concrete and granite concrete beams with and
without shear reinforcement. In: Nkum, R.K., Nani, G., Atepor, L., Oppong, R.A., Awere,
E. and Bamfo-Agyei, E. (eds) Procs 2nd Applied Research Conference in Africa (ARCA),
August 8-10, 2013, Kumasi-Ghana, p. 135-150, ISBN 978-9988-1-7051-6
13. Orgen, N. K., Ahadzie, D. K., Ayarkwa, J. and Badu, E. (2013). Contextualizing the
methodology for developing a collaborative working framework for improving
construction design service delivery in Ghana. In: Laryea, S. and Agyapong, S. (Eds) Procs
5th West African Built Environment Research (WABER) Conference, Accra, Ghana.
August 12 – 14. p. 307-319.
14. Douh, S., Adiniyira, E. and Adjei-Kumi, T. (2014). A Conceptual Framework for
Assessing the Effectiveness of Public Works Procurement Process at Pre-Contract Stage
in Chad Republic.InEjohwomu, O and Oshodi, O (Eds) Proceedings of the 3rd International
Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa, Abeokuta, Nigeria (CIOB endorsed).
March 17 – 19. p. 385-397. ISBN: 978-978-938-173-9
15. Addy, M. N., Adinyira, E and Koranteng, C. (2014). Architect’s Perception on the
Challenges of Building Energy Efficiency in Ghana. In Ejohwomu, O and Oshodi, O (Eds)
Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa,
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Abeokuta, Nigeria (CIOB endorsed). March 17 – 19. p.150-160. ISBN: 978-978-938-1739
16. Kwofie, T. E., Fugar, F., Adinyira, E. and Ahadzie, D. (2014). A Conceptual Framework
for Evaluating Communication Performance Among Mass Housing Project Team.In
Ejohwomu, O and Oshodi, O (Eds) Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on
Infrastructure Development in Africa, Abeokuta, Nigeria (CIOB endorsed). March 17 –
19. p. 53-68. ISBN: 978-978-938-173-9
17. Addy, M. N., Adinyira, E. and Koranteng, C. (2014). A review of research methodologies
in building energy efficiency assessment.In: Laryea, S. and Ibem, E. (Eds) Proceedings 8th
Construction Industry Development Board (cidb) Postgraduate Conference, University of
the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa. February 10 – 11. p. 85 – 100.
18. Adinyira, E., Ahadzie, D. and Kwofie, T. E. (2013). Classifying the Unique Features of
Mass Housing Projects. In: Tak Wing Yiu and Vicente Gonzalez (Eds) Proceedings 38th
AUBEA International Conference, Auckland, New Zealand. November 20 – 22.
19. Adinyira, E., Ahadzie, D. and Kwofie, T. E. (2013). Determining the unique features of
mass housing projects (MHPs).In: Laryea, S. and Agyepong, S. (Eds) Procs 5th West
p. 381-389. 381 ISBN 978-0-9566060-6-8
20. Douh, S., Badu, E., Adjei-Kumi, T. and Adiniyira, E. (2013). An appraisal of challenges
facing competitive tendering implementation in public works procurement in chad
republic. In: Laryea, S. and Agyepong, S. (Eds) Procs 5th West Africa Built Environment
Research (WABER) Conference, Accra, Ghana. August 12 – 14. p. 123-133. ISBN 978-09566060-6-8
DEPARTMENT OF LAND ECONOMY
ACADEMIC STAFF
S. O. Asiamah
J. T. Bugri
BSc (Land Econ) (Kumasi), PhD Urban and Reg Stds
(Birmingham) FGhIS
BSc (Land Econ) (Kumasi), MPhil (Land Econ) (Camb.),
PhD (Greenwich), MGhIs, FCC, MWASWC (Head of
Dept)
Senior Lecturer:
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J. Ayitey
Lecturers:
W. M. Adolwine
F. Gyemfi – Yeboah
E. P. Tudzi
*S. Agyei-Mensah (Mrs)
E. Yeboah
Assistant Lecturers:
E. K. Gavu
J. K. Kidido
Technical Instructor:
J. Frimpong – Asante
B. Appiagyei – Nkyi
BSc (Land Econ) (Kumasi), Mphil (Land Econ), (Camb.),
MGhIS, FCCS, MFIG
BSc (Land Econ), MPhil (Land Econ) (Camb.)
BSc (Land Econ) (Kumasi), MPhil (Real Estate Finance)
(Camb.), PhD (Real Estate) (Georgia Estate), MGhIS, FCCS
Dip. Est Mgt, (BSc (Land Econ), MA (Ind. Mgt.) (Kumasi),
(Kumasi), Graduate Dip (Mgt) (IPMA UK), Fdip, CIAMC
(Ghana), AMPMA, GCIAMC
BSc (Land Econ) (Kumasi), MPhil (Land Econ) (Camb.)
BSc (Land Econ) (Kumasi), MSc (Liverpool) PhD
(Liverpool)
BSc (Land Econ) (Kumasi), MSc (GIS & Earth Observation)
(Twente), MGhIS, IGS
BSc (Land Econ) (Kumasi), MSc (Land Mgt.) (Granfield)
BSc (Design), Postgraduate. Dip. (Arch.) (Kumasi), GIA
Tech, MGhIS
BSc (Arch), (Kumasi) Post Dip (Arch.) (Kumasi) MPhil
(Building Tech)
*Study leave
1. Adolwine, M. (2013). Nankana Women’s Land Access and Control: Towards Enhancing
Womens’s Rights in the Upper Savanna Zones of Northen Ghana. Journal of Int. Real
Estate & Construction Studies, 2: 1 – 2.
2. Gyamfi-Yeboah, F., Ziobrowski, A., and Seagraves, P. (2013). Institutional Ownership and
the Dynamics of Trading Volume around FFO Announcements. The Journal of Real Estate
Finance and Economics, 1 – 18.
3. Freybote, J., Gyamfi-Yeboah, F., and Ziobrowski, A. J. (2013). Dispositional joint ventures
as REIT financing strategy. Journal of Property Research, (ahead-of-print), 1 – 21.
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4. Yeboah, E. and Shaw, D. P. (2013). Customary Land Tenure Practices in Ghana:
examining the relationship with land-use planning delivery. Journal of International
Development Planning Review, 35(1): 21 – 39.
5. Oppong, R. A. and Yeboah, E. (2013). Empirical examinations of Conflicts and
Contradictions in Architecture, Land and Suburban Sprawl: the Case of Tamale, Ghana,
Journal of Science and Technology, 33(1): 92 – 104.
6. Nkyi, B. A. and Dinye, R. D. (2013). Accessibility to Real Estate Finance in Ghana: Policy
Directions for Stakeholder Engagement in the Construction Industry. International Journal
of Economics, Business and Finance, 1(3): 35 – 52. ISSN: 2327-8188 (Available online
www.ijebf.com)
7. Nkyi, B. A. and Dinye, R. D. (2013). Addressing corporate real estate finance gap in
Ghana. International Journal of Development and Sustainability, 2(4): ISSN: 2168-8662(Available online www.isdsnet.com/ijds)
8. Kidido, J. K. and Kuusaana, E. D. (2013). Access to Land Resources and under Customary
Arrangement: Emerging Issues among the Bassaris of North-Eastern Ghana.
Environmental Management and Sustainable Development, 3(1): 25 – 44.
9. Ayitey, J. Z., Kuusaana, D. E. and Kidido, J. K. (2013). Potential and Hurdles in Property
Rating in Ghana: Evidence from the Wa Municipality. The Ghana Surveyor, 5(1): 1 – 13.
10. Kuusaana, D. E., Kidido, J. K., Appiah, M. N. and Mireku, K. O. (2013). Alternative
Dispute Resolution by Chiefs and Tendamba: A Case Study of Kumasi and Wa Traditional
areas. The Ghana Surveyor, 5(1): 14 – 27.
11. Bugri, J. T. (2013). Issues and Options for Improved Land Sector Governance in Ghana:
Application of the Land Governance Assessment Framework (LGAF). The Ghana
Surveyor, 5(1): 44 – 73.
1. Ayitey, J. Z., Gavu, E. K. and Asamoah, H. Y. (2013). Pension funds a panacea to housing
finance in developing economies? Case study SSNIT, Ghana In: Proceedings of 2nd
International Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa (ICIDA) 2013
Conference, Johannesburg, South Africa. March 14 – 16. pp. 367 – 373. ISBN: 978-0-62054070-4
2. Yeboah, E. (2014). The role of Institutional Coherence in attracting Responsible Land
Based Investments (Towards a More Responsible Land Based Investments in Ghana). In:
Proceedings of the World Bank’s Land and Poverty Conference, Washington DC, USA.
March.
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3. Yeboah, E., and Kakraba-Ampeh, M. (2014). Innovative Tools to Secure Land Rights,
emerging insights from Ghana In: Proceedings of IIED’s West Africa Stakeholders
Conference on Land Governance. Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. February 12 – 14.
4. Asiama, S. O. and Yeboah, E. (2013) Land and Economic Development in Africa. In:
Proceedings of a Symposium organized by the Thabo Mbeki African Leadership Institute
in Pretoria, South Africa on Finding Solutions to Africa's Development. August 22 – 23.
5. Yeboah, E. (2013) Dynamics in the urban periphery: the doctrine of trusteeship, land use
change and planning efficiency in peri-urban Ghana. In: Proceedings of International
Federation of Surveyors Conference, at Abuja, Nigeria. May.
6. Ayitey, J. Z. and Pitcher, A. (2013). Housing Provision and Finance in Developing
Economies: State Policies, Interventions and Results. Ghanaian Experience since 1957. In:
Proceeding African Social Research Initiative Bi-Annual Conference, University of
Michigan, Ann Arbor MI USA. October 11 – 12.
7. Bugri, J. T. (2014). The Role of Improved land Governance through Regulatory and
Institutional development in Agricultural Investments in Ghana, In: Proceedings of a
Multi-stakeholder Conference on Agricultural Investment, Gender and Land in Africa:
Towards inclusive, equitable and socially responsible investment, 5-7March, 2014, Cape
Town, South Africa.
CENTRE FOR SETTLEMENTS STUDIES
ACADEMIC STAFF
Professors:
R. D. Dinye
BSc. Planning (Kumasi), PGDip Regional Development
Planning and Management (Dortmund), MSc. Dev. Planning
and Mgmt (Kumasi), PhD Dev. Econs and Mgmt
(Dortmund)
Senior Research Fellows:
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R. S. King
Bsc. Planning (Kumasi), PGDip Regional Development
Planning and Management (Dortmund), MSc. Dev. Planning
and Mgmt (Kumasi), PhD Gender and Dev. Plan’g
(Brighton)
D. K. Ahadzie
BSc. Buid’g Tech. (Kumasi), MSc. Const Proj. Mgmt
(Manchester), PhD Const Proj. Mgmt. (Wolverhampton).
P. K. B. Asamoah
Bsc. Planning (Kumasi), MA Housing Studies (Newcastle
upon Tyne)
J. Edusei
BSc. Dev. Plan’g (Kumasi), MSc. Rural and Urban Plan’g
(Harare)
Research Fellow:
H. K. Boafo
BSc. Architecture(Kumasi), PGdip Architecture(Kumasi)
1. Nkyi, B. A. and Dinye, R. D. (2013). Accessibility to Real Estate Finance in Ghana: Policy
Directions for Stakeholder Engagement in the Construction Industry. International Journal
of Economics Business and Finance, 3: 35 – 52. ISSN 2327-8188 (online), www.ijebf.com.
2. Opoku, A. E., and Dinye, R. D. (2013). Challenges of slum dwellers in Ghana: A case
study of Ayigya, Kumasi. Modern Journal of Social Sciences Journal, 2(2): 228 – 255.
ISSN 2051-549. Available on line at http://scik.org.
3. ZanaNaab, F., Dinye, R. D. and Kasanga K. R. (2013). Urbanisation and its impact on
agricultural lands in growing countries: A Case Study of Tamale in Ghana. Modern Journal
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of Social Sciences Journal, 2(2): 228 – 255. ISSN 2051-5499. Available on line at
http://scik.org.
4. Dinye, R. D. and Dinye I. N. (2013). Micro finance as an instrument for women
empowerment: A Case study of Techiman Municipality in Ghana. Global Journal of
Human Social Science Sociology and Culture, 13(4). Version 1.0 Online ISSN: 2249-460X
5. Dinye, R. D. and Ayitio, J. (2013). Irrigated agricultural production and poverty reduction
in Northern Ghana: A Case Study of the Tono Irrigation Scheme in the Kassena Nankana
District. International Journal of Water Resources and Environmental Engineering, 5(2):
119 – 133. Available online at http://www.academicjournals.org/IJWREE DOI:
10.5897/IJWREE12.129 ISSN 1991-637X.d
6. Edusei, J. and Amoah A. P. (2014). Appreciating the Complexities in Accessing Healthcare
among Urban Poor. The Case of Street Children in Kumasi Metropolitan Area, Ghana.
Journal of Developing Country Studies, 4(8), 69-88.
ISSN 2224-607X (Paper)
ISSN
2225-0565
(April,
2014).
http://www.iiste.org/Journals/index.php/DCS/article/view/12200/12553.
7. Edusei, J. and Amoah A. P. (2014). Cultural Tourism and Employment Creation Nexus:
Evidence from Kente Weaving and Wood Carving Industries in Kwabre East District,
Ghana.Journal of Economics abd Sustainable Development. 5(8), 132-145. ISSN 22221700
(Paper)
ISSN
2222-2855
(Online).http://www.iiste.org/Journals/index.php/JEDS/article/view/12616/12920.
8. Ahadzie D. K., Proverbs and Sarkodie-Poku, I. (2013). Competencies required of project
managers at the design phase of mass house building projects. International Journal of
Project management, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijproman.2013.10.015
CONFERENCE PAPERS
1. Quagraine, V. K., Olympio, G. F. A. and Dinye,R. D. (2013).The Assessment of the
Readiness of the Ghanaian Housing Industry for the Adoption of Building Information
Modeling (Bim) as an Innovative Means to Improve the Housing Stock. In: Proceedings
of the 2nd International Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa. p. 300-309.
ISBN; 978-0-620-54070-4. March 14 – 16.
2. Ahadzie, D. K. (2014). Exploring the Insurance Dimension of Flood Risk Management in
Ghana. In: Proceedings of 3rd International Conference on Infrastructure Development in
Africa, Abeokuta, Nigeria. p. 418-428. March 17 – 19.
3. Kwofie, T. E., Fugar, F., Adinyira, E. and Ahadzie, D. K. (2014). A Conceptual Framework
for Evaluating Communication Performance among Mass Housing Project Team. In:
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Proceedings of 3rd International Conference in Africa, Abeokuta, Nigeria. p. 6-20. March
17 – 19.
4. Adinyira, E., Ahadzie, D. K. and Kwofie, T. E. (2013). Classifying the unique features of
Mass Housing Projects. In: Proceedings of 38th Australasian Universities Building
Education Association (AUBEA) Conference, Australia. p. 96 – 106. November 20 – 22.
5. Adinyira, E., Ahadzie, D. K. and Kwofie, T. E. (2013). Determining the Unique Features
of Mass Housing Projects. In: Proceedings of West Africa Built Environment (WABEA)
Conference, Accra, Ghana. p. 381-389. August 12 – 14.
6. Orgen N. K., Ahadzie, D. K., Ayarkwa J. and Badu E. (2013). Contetualising the
Methodology for Developing a Collaborative Working Framework for Improving
Construction Design Service Delivery in Ghana. In: Proceedings of West Africa Built
Environment (WABER) Conference, Accra, Ghana. P. 307 – 319. August 12 – 14.
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING
ACADEMIC STAFF
Professor:
K. K. Adarkwa
I. Braimah
S. K. Afrane
BSc (Kumasi), MSc (Br. Col.), PhD (MSU), FGIP, FCIT,
FGA
BSc (Kumasi), MSc (Dortmund &Kumasi), PhD (Kassel,
Germany) FGIP(Head of Department)
BSc (Kumasi), MSc (Economics in Social Policy) (Wales),
PG Dip (Housing) (Holland), Advance PG Dip (Housing)
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#K. D. Kessey
Senior Lecturers:
D. K. B. Inkoom
#K. Owusu-Adade
Dina Adei (Mrs.)
M. Poku-Boansi
Lecturers:
J. K. Owusu-Ansah
Ronald Adamtey
E. Oduro-Ofori
C. Oduro
Theresa Y. Baah-Ennumh (Mrs)
*C. Amoako
*Gifty Adom-Asamoah (Mrs.)
P. A. Anokye
#K. O. Agyeman
C. Peprah
K. Ocloo
O. Amponsah
(Holland), PhD (Brit. Col), Community and Regional
Planning
BA (CC), MSc (Reg. Plg) (Kumasi), Dip. (Ed.), MPhil
(Dev’t Econ and Policy) (Cantab.),Dr. rer Pol (Public
Finance) (Dortmund), MGIP, FCCS, CAPAM, CIMAG,
MUSCS, MAFA
BSc (Kumasi),PG. Dip., Dr. rer. pol, (TU-Dortmund), Cert.
Int. Dev. Studies (Oslo), CFPA (Joensuu,Finland), Cert.
(GIC) (Cleveland, USA). MGIP
BSc (Planning) (Kumasi), MSc (Regional Dev’t and
Planning) (The Hague) PGDip. (IHS); MGIP
BA (Economics & Sociology) (Kumasi), MSc (Dev’t Policy
and Plg.) (Kumasi), OHN (UCI, Calif.), RN ACCE
BSc (Planning) (Kumasi), PhD (Planning) (Kumasi)
BSc (Kumasi), MURP (Muncie), PhD (Architecture and
Planning) (Melbourne) Dip. (IHS) (Rotterdam), MGIP
BSc (Kumasi), MPhil (Comm. Dev’t) (Kumasi), PhD
(Sussex), MGIP
BSc (Kumasi), MSc (Dev’t Planning & Mgt.) (Kumasi), Dr.
rer. Pol. (TU-Dortmund), MGIP
BSc (Kumasi), MSc (Dortmund & Kumasi), PhD
(Tallahassee, FL), MGIP, MPMI
BEd (Soc. Sci.) (Cape Coast), MSc (Dev’t Policy and Plg.)
(Kumasi) PhD (Kumasi)
BSc (Planning), MPhil (Planning) (Kumasi)
BSc (Planning) (Kumasi), MSc (Bristol), PG Dip (Urban
Planning) (IHS Holland)
BSc (Plg.) (Kumasi), MPhil (Urban Plg. Growth and
Regeneration), (Cambridge), PG Dip (Land Mgt & Info
Settlement Regularization (IHS, Holland), MGIP, FCCS
BSc (Kumasi), MPhil (Kumasi), MPhil (E. Anglia), PhD
(Monash)
BSc (Kumasi), MSc (Kumasi), PG. Dip (Israel), MA
(Niigata), PhD (Kitakyushu), MGIP
BA (Kumasi), MSc (Dortmund & Kumasi), PhD
(Dortmund)
BSc (Kumasi), MSc (Kumasi)
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#On Contract
*On Study Leave
= On Secondment
BOOKS
1. Peprah, C. (2013). The environmental issues of the Fosu Lagoon in Cape Coast. LAP
Lambert Publishing, Saarbrucken, Germany. ISBN: 978-3-659-32445-1. 73 p
2. Ocloo, K. A (2013). Harnessing Local Potentials for Peri-Urban Water Supply in Ghana:
Prospects and Challenges, SPRING Research Series. ISBN: 3-934525-56-3
3. Inkoom, D. K. B (2014). Anloga Woodworkers in Kumasi, Ghana: The Long Road to
Formality in Duminy, J., Andreasen, J.,Lerise,F., Odendad, N. and Watson V. (eds)
Planning and the case study method in Africa : The Planner in Dirty Shoes. Basingstoke:
Palgrave Macmillan.
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CHAPTER(S) IN BOOKS
1. Adarkwa, K. K. (2014) Concluding Remarks Pp 380-383; Human Settlements and Service
Delivery in Ghana. Kumasi, University Press
2. Adarkwa, K. K. (2014) Summary of findings Pp 355-361; Human Settlements and Service
Delivery in Ghana. Kumasi, University Press
3. Adarkwa, K. K. (2014). Introduction Pp. 1-9; Human Settlements and Service Delivery in
Ghana. Kumasi, University Press
4. Adarkwa, K. K. (2014). National Hierarchy of Settlements Pp 57-108; Human Settlements
and Service Delivery in Ghana. Kumasi, University Press
5. Adarkwa, K. K. (2014). Research Design and Contextual Issues Pp 31-42; Human
Settlements and Service Delivery in Ghana. Kumasi, University Press
6. Adarkwa, K. K. and Assasie Oppong, R. (2014). Volta Region Pp 194-213; Human
Settlements and Service Delivery in Ghana. Kumasi, University Press
7. Baah-Ennumh, T. Y. and Amos-Abanyie, S. (2014). Western Region. Pp 104-124; In
Adarkwa, K. K. (ed). Human Settlements and service delivery in Ghana, Kumasi,
University Press.
8. Inkoom, D. K. B and Quagraine, V. (2014), Central Regional. Pp 126-149; In Adarkwa K.
K. (ed), Human Settlements and service delivery in Ghana, Kumasi, University Press
9. Amoako, C., Oduro, C. and Adamtey, R. (2014) Eastern Region. Pp 215-236; In Adarkwa
K.K (ed), Human Settlements and service delivery in Ghana, Kumasi, University Press.
10. Owusu Adade, K. and Adom-Asamoah, G. (2014). Ashanti Region; In Adarkwa, K. K.
(ed), Human Settlements and service delivery in Ghana, Kumasi, University Press
11. Owusu Ansah, J. and Imoro Braimah (2014). Northern Region; In Adarkwa K. K. (ed),
Human Settlements and service delivery in Ghana, Kumasi, University Press
12. Poku-Boansi, M. and Kassanga, R. K. (2014). Upper West Region. Pp 335-352; In
Adarkwa, K. K. (ed), Human Settlements and service delivery in Ghana, Kumasi,
University Press.
13. Oduro, C., Afrane, S. K. and Imoro Braimah (2014). The Future of Human Settlements in
Ghana. 362-376; In Adarkwa, K. K. (ed), Human Settlements and service delivery in
Ghana, Kumasi, University Press
14. Poku-Boansi, M. (2014). Theoretical underpinnings of the study. Pp 15-25; In Adarkwa,
K. K. (ed), Human Settlements and service delivery in Ghana, Kumasi, University Press.
15. Adarkwa, K. K. ed (2014). Human Settlements and Service Delivery in Ghana. Kumasi,
University Press
JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS
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1. Acheampong, R. A. and Anokye, P. A. (2013). Understanding Households’ Residential
Location Choice in Kumasi’s Peri-Urban Settlements and the Implications for Sustainable
Urban Growth. Research on Humanities and Social Sciences, 3(9): 60 – 70.
2. Adinyira, E. and Anokye, P.A. (2013). Illegal appendages to residential buildings in
Kumasi, Ghana – a case study of North Suntreso. Journal of Construction Project
Management and Innovation, 3(1): 511-529
3. Adusei, M. and Afrane, S. K. (2013). The Impact of Credit Union Financial Mediation and
Economic Growth: Multi-Country Analysis. Global Journal of Business Research, 7(5):
71 – 78.
4. Afrane, S. K and Adjei-Poku, B. (2013). Expanding the frontiers of microfinance in the
service of the poor: an experiment with water and sanitation. International Journal of
Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 3(8): 129 – 141.
5. Afrane, S. K. and Adjei-Poku, B. (2013). Institutionalising corporate social responsibility
for community development: processes and outcomes. International Journal of Business
and Social Sciences, 4(13): 255 – 265.
6. Afrane, S. K. (2013). Spatial Dimensions of the Informal Economy: A Case Study of
Kumasi. Journal of Building and Road Research (in press).
7. Afrane, S. K. and Adjei-Poku, B. (2013). Land use dynamics in urbanized area: a case
study of Sunyani (Ghana). Journal of Applied Science and Technology, 18(1 & 2): 40 – 46.
8. Afrane, S. K. and Adjei-Poku, B. (2013). Sailors with defective rudder: comparing the
theory and practice of land use planning in a growing city. African Journal of Building and
Road Research (in press).
9. Agbesinyale, P and Inkoom, D. K. B (2013). Gold or Health? The effects of mining on the
environment in Wassa West District. UNCRD, Tokyo. Regional Development Studies, 26.
10. Amoateng, P., Cobbinah, P. B. and Owusu-Adade, K. (2013). Managing Physical
Development in peri-Urban Areas in Kumasi: Ghana. A Case of Abuakwa. Journal of
Urban and Environmental Engineering, 7 (1): 96 – 109.
11. Anokye P. A., Tanyeh, J. P. and Agyemang, F. S. K. (2013). The Emergence of Gated
Communities in Ghana and their Implications on Urban Planning and Management.
Journal of Developing Country Studies, 3(14): 40 – 46.
12. Kessey, K. D. and Agyemang, F. (2013). Urbanisation and Intensive use of Space in
Central Business District in a Developing City, Ghana. Decongestion Programme as City
Service Response; An Appraisal. Journal of Developing Country Studies, 3(6): 89 – 96.
13. Kessey, K. D. and Arko, B. (2013). Small Scale Gold Mining and Environmental
Degradation in Ghana. Journal of Studies in Social Sciences, 5(1): 12 – 30.
14. Kessey, K. D. (2013). Global Poverty Reduction Policy and Implementation Strategies at
Local Level; Integrated Planning Options and Challenges in a Developing Country, Ghana.
Merit Research Journal of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities, 1(6): 076 –085.
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15. Naku, W. C. D. and Afrane, S. K, (2013). Local community development and the
participatory planning approach: a review of theory and practice. Current Research
Journal of Social Sciences, 5(5): 185 – 191.
16. Owusu-Manu, D, Afrane, S.K., Badu, E, Edwards, D, J. (2013). Metamorphosis of
Entrepreneurial Learning Paradigms: Introducing the Hybrid Industrial Demand-Led
Venture. Industry and Higher Education, 27(2): 1 – 12.
17. Poku-Boansi, M. and Adarkwa, K. K (2013). The determinants of demand for public
transport services in Kumasi, Ghana. Journal of Science and Technology, 33 (3): 60 – 72.
18. King, R., Amponsah, O. and Braimah, I. (2013). Social Accountability for Local
Government in Ghana. Commonwealth Journal of Local Governance, 13(14): 61 – 76.
19. Anokye P. A. and Afrane, S. K. (2014). Apprenticeship Training System in Ghana:
Processes, Institutional Dynamics and Challenges. Journal of Education and Practice,
5(7): 130 – 141.
20. Afrane, S. K. and Adusei, M. (2014). Promoting micro-savings through the NGO mode:
the success story of Sinapi Aba Trust. International Review of Management and Business.
Research International Review of Management and Business Research, 3(1): 485 – 492.
21. Afrane, S. K., Owusu-Manu, D., and Adesi, (2014) Infusion of TQM in Management
Consulting Professional Training in Ghana: Exploring Key Strategic Issues. International
Journal of Management Sciences. International Journal of Management Sciences, 2(1): 44
– 60.
22. Adarkwa, K. K., Poku-Boansi, M. and Atuah Obeng, D. (2014). The Cost of Overloading
Freight Vehicles on Ghana’s Transit Corridors. Development Research Uptake in SubSaharan Africa, Platform 2013: 8 – 9.
PUBLISHED CONFERENCE PAPERS
1. Inkoom, D. K. B. (2013). Organization Development in the Context of Security Risk
Management Workshop, “Multi Regional Risk Assessment Capacity Building Workshop
Phase 2”, Solo Te Hotel, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. March 4.
2. Inkoom, D. K. B. (2013). Reflections on the interface between planning and the land access
in teaching. “International Workshop on Knowledge Production and Research
Collaboration in the Global South”. 54 on Bath, Johannesburg, South Africa. March 11.
3. Adarkwa, K. K. (2014). “Regional Infrastructure Planning and Development: Harnessing
Transportation, ICT, Energy and Natural Resources”. Paper presented at the West Africa
Regional Conference of the Commonwealth Association of Planners held at the Institute of
Local Government Studies, Accra. March 14.
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COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE
ACADEMIC STAFF
Prof. J. M. Frimpong
Lecturers:
K. O. Appiah
M. Adusei
BA (Hons), MSc (York), Advanced Diploma (London), PhD
(Finance), MCILT (UK), F.CFIA
BSc, PhD (Loughborough), MSc (London), ACCA (UK)
BSc (Admin), Advanced Diploma (Accounting & Finance),
MPhil (Finance) Kumasi
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D. Domeher
K. Poku
P. K. Oppong-Boakye
BA, MA (UK), PhD (UK), FHEA (UK)
BSc (Hons), MBA (UK)
BSc (Admin), MBA (Finance)
Kwame Mireku
B.Com, MBA (Finance)
1. Adusei, M. (2014). The inflation-stock market returns nexus: evidence from the Ghana
Stock Exchange. Journal of Economics and International Finance, 6(2): 38 – 46.
2. Adusei, M. and Frimpong, J. M. (2014). Predictors of financial development in Ghana.
Journal of Applied Finance & Banking, 4(2): 59 – 71.
3. Adusei, M. (2014). Is entrepreneurship a significant determinant of financial development?
British Journal of Economics, Management & Trade, 4(2): 264 – 274.
4. Afrane, S. and Adusei, M. (2014). Promoting micro-savings through the NGO-model: the
success story of Sinapi Aba Trust.International Review of Management and Business
Research, 3(1): 485 – 492.
5. Appiah, S. and Adusei, M. (2014). Multinomial logistic analysis of “SUSU” contribution
in Ghana. International Journal of Business Management Research, 41(1): 1117 – 1123.
6. Adusei, M. (2013). Financial Development and Economic Growth: Evidence from Ghana.
International Journal of Business and Finance Research, 7(5): 61 – 76.
7. Adusei, M. and Afrane, S. K. (2013). The impact of credit union financial intermediation
on economic growth: a multi-country analysis. Global Journal of Business Research, 7(5):
71 – 78.
8. Adusei, M. (2013). Does finance promote growth in Botswana? Research in Applied
Economics, 5(2): 70 – 81.
9. Adusei, M. (2013). Is inflation in South Africa a structural or monetary phenomenon?
British Journal of Economics, Management and Trade, 3(1): 60 – 72.
10. Adusei, M. (2013). Exploring the moderating effect of entrepreneurial activity on the
finance-growth nexus in Africa. Asian Journal of Empirical Research, 3(8): 990 – 1004.
11. Adusei, M. (2013). Finance-growth nexus in Africa: a panel generalized method of
moments (GMM) analysis. Asian Economic and Financial Review, 3(10): 1314 – 1324.
12. Akomea, S.Y. and Adusei, M. (2013). Bank recapitalization and market concentration in
Ghana’s banking industry: a Herfindahl-Hirschman Index. Global Journal of Business
Research, 7(3): 31 – 45.
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13. Frimpong, J. M. and Mensah, L. (2013). Performance of Banks in Ghana: is it Bank
Specific or Inflation Driven? The Business Review, Cambridge, 21(1):ISSN 15535 – 827
www.JAABC.com
14. Oteng-Abayie, E. F. and Frimpong, J. M. Are Remittances Growth Enhancing? Evidence
from Ghana. African Finance Journal, ISSN 16059786.
15. Domeher, D. Frimpong, J. M. and Mireku, K. (2014). Nature of SME Financing Gap: Some
Evidence from Ghana. International Journal of Economics and Finance, ISSN1916-9728.
16. Oppong-Boakye, P. K., Appiah, K. O. and Afolabi, J. K. (2013). Determinants of Capital
Structure: Evidence from Ghanaian Firms. Research Journal of Finance and Accounting,
4(4):
17. Appiah, K. O., Agyemang, F., Agyei, Y. F. R., Nketiah, S. and Mensah, B. J. (2014).
Computerised Accounting Information Systems: Lessons in State-Owned Enterprise in
Developing Economies. Journal of Finance and Management in Public Services, 12(1): 1
– 23.
18. Poku, K., Mireku K. and Nsiah-Asare S. (2013). An Analysis of the Sustainability of
Microfinance Institutions in Kumasi, Ghana. Journal of Change Management: An
International Journal, 12(2): 41 – 52.
19. Adu, J. K., Tchao, E. T. and Poku, K. (2013). Integration of Tax Administration to curb
import and domestic tax evasions in Ghana. International Journal of Business and Social
Research, 3(11): 87 – 100.
20. Mireku, K., Poku K. and Nsiah-Asare, S. (2013). An Analysis of the Sustainability of
Microfinance Institutions in Kumasi, Ghana. Change Management:An International
Journal, 12(2): 41 – 52. ISSN: 2327-798X
21. Mireku, K., Sarkodie, K. and Poku, K. (2013). Effect of Macroeconomic Factors on Stock
Prices in Ghana: A Vector Error Correction Model Approach. International Journal of
Academic Research in Accounting, Finance and Management Sciences, 3(2): 32 – 43.
ISSN: 2225-8329.
ARTICLE PUBLISHED IN CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS
1. Appiah, K. O. and Chizema, A. (2013). Corporate Failure Prediction Models: A Systematic
Literature Review of Methodological Issues. Conference Proceedings of British
Accounting and Finance Association, April 9 – 11.
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DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS
ACADEMIC STAFF
J. Ohene-Manu
Senior Lecturers:
J. A. Appiah-Nkrumah
Eugenia Amporfu (Sr.)
BA (Econ) Cape Coast, MSc (Econ), Saskatwan, PhD
(Econ), Aberdeen
BA (Econ) Antigonish, MA (Economic Policy &
Planning) (The Hague)
BA (Econ) Antigonish, MA (Econ) Victoria BC, PhD
(Econ) (Burnsby, BC) (Head of Department)
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E. F. Oteng-Abayie
H. M. Yusif
Grace Ofori Abebrese
Lecturers:
J. D. Quartey
A. K. Osei-Fosu
E. Buabeng
D. Sakyi
BA (Econ) Antigonish, MA (Econ) Kumasi
BA (Soc. Science) Kumasi), MA (Comp Lit) Kumasi, MA
(Econ) (Kumasi), PhD (Econ) (Bangi)
BA (Econ & French) Kumasi, MA (Economics Policy Mgt)
Legon
BA (Economic) Diploma in Education (Cape Coast)
MA (Economic) Kumasi)
BA (Soc. Sciences) Kumasi, MA (Econ) Kumasi, PG Dip.
(International Stydies) Bologne, PG Dip (Ed) Cape Coast,
PhD (Econ) Kumasi
BA (Econ & Geog) Kumasi, MA (Econ) Kumasi
BA (Econ & Geog) Kumasi, MA (Economics of Int. Trade
& European Integration) Belgium, PhD (Econ) Sweden
CHAPTER IN BOOK
1. Quartey, J. D. (2013). Natural Resource Conservation in Ghana: An Economic Assessment
of Lake Bosomtwi, In: Oku, E. E., and Asubonteng, K. O. (eds) Harnessing Land and Water
Resources for Improved Food Security and Ecosystem Services in Africa. 08 – 22. (In
Press)
2. Adu, G. (2013). Determinants of Economic Growth in Ghana: Parametric and nonparametric investigations. Journal of Developing Areas, 47(2): 277 – 301.
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3. Adu, G. (2013). Effects on growth of environmental policy in a small open economy,
Environmental economics and Policy Studies, 15: 343 – 363.
4. Adu, G. Marbuah, G. and Mensah, J.T. (2013) Financial Development and Economic
Growth in Ghana: Does the Measure of Financial Development Matter. Review of
Development of Development Finance, 3: 192 – 203.
5. Frimpong, P. B. and Adu, G. (2014). Population health and Economic Growth in SubSaharan Africa: A Panel Cointegration Analysis. Journal of African Business, 15(1): 36 –
48.
6. Osei-Fosu, A. K and Boachie, M. K. (2013). Determinants of People’s Participation in
Microfinance Services in Ghana: Evidence from Kwabre East District. International
Journal of Innovative Research and Studies, l (2)8: 364 – 380.
7. Osei-Fosu, A.K and Osei-Fosu, A.K (2013). Empirical Investigation of the Nexus between
Stock Price and Exchange Rates in Ghana. Ghanaian Journal of Economics, (1): 104 –
118.
8. Osei-Fosu, A.K., Osei-Fosu, A.K. Boachie, M.K. (2013) Comparative Analysis of
Efficiency in Saving Mobilization, Credit Disbursement and Credit Retrieval of Rural
Banks and Credit Unions in Ashanti Region: A Case Study of Sekyere Rural Bank Limited
and St Peter’s Credit Union. ADRRI Journal, (2)2: 1 – 19.
9. Osei-Fosu, A. K., Butu, M. M. and Osei-Fosu, A. K. (2014). Does Ghanaian’s
Consumption Function Follow the Permanent Income Hypothesis? The Cagan’s Adaptive
Expectation Approach. ADRRI Journal, (4)4: 133 – 148.
10. Yusif, H., Yussof, I. and Osman, Z. (2013). Public University Entry in Ghana: Is it
Equitable? International Review of Education, 59: 7 – 27.
11. Yusif, H. M. and Ali, B. (2013). Academic Performance of less Endowed High School
Students in the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. Journal of
Science and Technology, 33(2): 104 – 117.
12. Amporfu, E. (2014). Testing for Moral Hazard in Caesarean Section in the Ghanaian
National Health Insurance Scheme; An Approach using Matching Estimation. African
Journal of Health Economics, 2(1):
13. Amporfu, E. (2014). A Theoretical Analysis of How User Fee on Healthcare can waste
Economic Resources. Health, 6: 128 – 136.
14. Amporfu, E. (2013). Effect of Regulated User Fee on Quality of Healthcare for the Poor
and the Non-Poor, International Review of Economics, 60(4): 357 – 373.
15. Amporfu, E. (2013). Equity of the premium of the Ghanaian National Health Insurance
Scheme and the Implications for Achieving Universal Coverage. International Journal of
Equity in Health, 12(4):
16. Amporfu, E., Nonvignon, J. and Ampadu, S. (2013). Effect of Institutional Factors on
Quality of Care in Ghanaian Health Sector. Journal of African Development, 15(1):
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17. Quartey, J. D. (2013). Engineering Education as a tool for Human Welfare Improvement
in Africa: A Multidimensional Model Analysis. International Journal of Development and
Economic Sustainability, 1(4): 23 – 30.
18. Quartey, J. D. and Yarney, N. G. (2013). Ghana’s Elmina Beach and Economic Welfare
Improvement. Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development,4(13): 89 – 96.
19. Quartey, J. D. (2013). An Economic Assessment of the Deforestation of Ghana’s Garden
City of West Africa. In Simpson, R., and Zimmermann, M. (Eds.). The Economy of Green
Cities: World Compendium on the Green Urban Economy, Springer Netherlands: Local
Sustainability, 3: 351 – 362.
20. Sakyi, D. (2013).On the Implications of Trade Openness, Foreign Aid and Democracy for
Wagner’s Law in Developing Countries: Panel Data Evidence from West African
Monetary Zone. The Journal of Developing Areas, 47(2): 319 – 339.
21. Ofori-Abebrese, G. and Kamansa K. (2013). Do financial sector reforms promote private
investment? The case of Ghana. International Journal of Research in commerce,
economics and Management, 3(9):
DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH
ACADEMIC STAFF
Senior Lecturers:
Fredericka a. Dadson (Mrs.)
BA (UG), MA (Alberta), PhD (Wiscosin-Milwaukee)
Lecturers:
K. O. O. Armah
BA (UG), MA (Kumasi)
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Philomena Ama Okyeso Abakah
P. P. Adolinama
Esther S. Afreh
J. P. Kuutiero
F. E. Kofigah
J. Aning
P. Arthur
Zenia Ossei
E. Y. Akpakli
Patricia Aidoo
Henrietta Mary Eyison
K. O. Amankwa
Confidence Gbolo Sanka
BA (Cape Coast), MA (Kumasi), PhD (Kumasi)
BA (Cape Coast), MA (Kumasi)
BA (Cape Coast), MPhil (Cape Coast), MA (Brighton), PhD
(UG)(Head of Department)
BA (UG), MPhil (UG)
BA (Kumasi), MA (Kumasi)
B.Ed. (Winneba), MA (Kumasi), PhD (UG)
BA (UG), MA (Kumasi)
Bed (Winneba), MPhil (Winneba)
BA (Kumasi), MPhil (UG)
BA (UG), PG Dip (UG), MA (UG), PhD (Reading)
BA (Kumasi), PhD (Kumasi)
ARTICLE PUBLISHED IN CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS
1. Sanka, C. G., Eyison, H. M. and Darteh, P. A. (2014). The Importance of Oral Tradition in
Ngugi Wa Thiongo’s Writings: A Critical Analysis of The River Between and Petals of
Blood. Current Research Journal of Social Sciences, 6(1): 6 – 14.
2. Sanka, C. G., Anin, F. and Addei, C. (2013). Ama Ata Aidoo and the Akan Culture: A
Critique of The Dilemma of a Ghost and Anowa. International Journal of Scientific and
Technology Research, 2(9): 89 – 95.
3. Sanka, C. G., Anin, F. and Addei, C. (2013). Comedy as a Way of Correcting the Ills of
Society: A Critical Reading of Wole Soyinka’s The Trials of Brother Jero and Harold
Pinter’s The Caretaker. International Journal of Scientific and Technology Research, 2(9):
20 – 26.
4. Abakah, P., Marfo, C. and Bonku, L. (2014). An angle of seeing: Pornography and
profanity as pharmakon in Darko’s Beyond the Horizon and the Housemaid. Advances in
Language
and
Literary
Studies,
5(2):
45
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DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
ACADEMIC STAFF
Professor:
+Prof. Dr. Dr. D. Buor
BA, MPhil, PhD (Ghana), PhD Maastricht; Cert. (HSRP
UTRECHT), Cert. EPHR (Maastricht), Professor–Medical
Geography, Population Geography, Climatology
Senior Lecturer:
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Eva D. Tagoe-Darko (Mrs.)
Lecturers:
A. Y. Segbefia
K. Afriyie
F. Asante
J. Koomson
K. Abass
C. M. Mensah (Mrs.)
D. Odame Appiah
L. Pokuah-Nimo (Ms)
D. Aboagye
E. K. Garsonu
P. Osei-Wusu Adjei
S. Agyemang
G. Eshun
F. Frempong
D. Forkuor
J. Y. Yeboah
BA (Ed) (Cape Coast), MPhil (Ghana), PhD (Brown)
BA (Geog. with Archerology) (Ghana) MPhil, (Geog. and
Res. Dev’t)(Ghana), PhD (Ghana) (Head of Department)
BA (Geog. & Soc.) (Kumasi), MPhil (Geog. & Res. Dev’t)
(Ghana)
BA (Geog. & Res. Dev’t) (Ghana), MA (Dev’t Stud.)
(I.S.S. Hague), MPhil (Geog. & Res. Dev’t) (Ghana)
BA (Econs. & Geog.) (Kumasi) MSc (Dev’t Policy &
Planning) (Kumasi)
BA (Geog. & Res. Dev’t) (Ghana), MPhil (Geog. & Res.
Dev’t) (Ghana)
Dev’t) (Ghana), PhD (Ghana/Norway)
Dev’t) (Ghana), MSc (Env. Eng. & Sust. Inf.) (KTH,
Sweden)
BA (Geog. & Res. Dev’t) (Ghana) MPhil (Geog. & Res)
(Ghana), PCert (Hospitality Mgt.) (Singapore)
BA (Geog. & Res. Dev’t) (Ghana), MA (Dev’t Studies)
(Denmark), PhD (Oklahoma)
BA (Cartography) (Russia), MSc (Cartography) (Russia)
BA (Geog. & History) (Kumasi), PhD (Geography & Rural
Dev’t) (Kumasi)
BA (Geog. & Sociology) (Kumasi), PhD (Kumasi)
BSc (Agric. Sci.) (Kumasi), MBA (Marketing)
(Leicester,UK),PhD (Leicester, UK)
BSc. (Tourism) (Cape Coast), MPhil (Tourism)
(Cape Coast)
BA (Econs. & Geog.) (Kumasi) PhD (Geog. & Rural Dev’t)
(Kumasi)
BA (Geog. & History) (Kumasi), MPhil (Geog. & Rural
Dev’t) (Kumasi).
+on Sabbatical leave
ARTICLES PUBLISH IN REFEREED JOURNALS
1.
Boateng, M., Appiah, D. O. and Afriyie, K. (2014). Socio-Environmental Response to
Solid Waste Management in Urban Areas; the Case of Atonsu Suburban in Kumasi
Metropolis, Ghana: Interdisciplinary Environmental Review, 15(1): 48 – 65.
2.
Forkuor, D., Kyei, P. O. Adjei, P.O.W. (2013). Enhancing land administration in Ghana
through the Decentralized local Government System. International Journal of
Development and Sustainability, 2(2): 1127 – 1141.
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3.
Adjei, P. O. W., Forkuor, D. and Frempong, F. (2013). Improving Healthcare Utilization
for Low Income Rural Househods: Impact of Social Insurance Policy. Journal of Poverty
Alleviation and International Development, 4(2): 119 – 140.
4.
Adu-Gyamfi, S., Adjei, P. O. W. and Owusu-Ansah, D. (2013). Preventive Healthcare
Strategies and Impact among the Asante People of the Early Twentieth Century Gold
Coast: A Historical Narrative and Lessons for the Present Sanitation Challenge in Kumasi.
Journal of Studies in Social Sciences, 5(2): 214 – 238.
5.
Frempong, F., Adjei, P. O. W. and Iddrisu, A. (2013): Exploring Recreational Activities of
the Aged in Jachie in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. International Journal of Physical and
Social Sciences, 3(6): 62 – 80.
6.
Adjei, P.O.W., Segbefia, A.Y. and Kyei, P.O. (2014): Re-conceptualising Poverty for
Optimising Poverty Reduction: The Basic Means Approach. GIMPA Journal of
Leadership, Management and Administration, 8(1): 127-149.
7.
Forkuor, D., Kyei, P.K. and Forkuor, J.B. (2013). Land Use Changes and Its Effects on the
Provision of Social Facilities to |Residents of the Kumasi Metropolis of Ghana. Ethiopian
Journal of Environmental Studies and Management, 6(3): 324 – 332.
8.
Eshun, G. and Tagoe-Darko, E. (2014). Ecotourism Development in Ghana: A Postcolonial
Analysis.: The Special issue on Tourism and Hospitality Development in African
Economies by Taylor and Francis. Development of Southern Africa.
9.
Eshun, G. and Tettey, C. (2014) Agrotourism Development in Ghana: A Study of its
Prospects and Challenges at Adjeikrom Cocoa Tour Facility. Bulletin of Geography.
10.
Tagoe-Darko, E. and Eshun, G. (2013). Indigenous Health Practices for Infant and Child
Health in Ghana. Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Healthcare, 3(10): 108-115.
11.
Aboagye, D, Frempong, F. and Eshun, G. (2013). The Cultural and Political Ecology of
Rural Tourism Development. Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development, 4(3):
163 – 170.
12.
Adow, A. K., Bour, D., Eshun, G., Tagoe-Darko, E. and Kyei, P. O. (2013). The Freedoms
Platform Geography and in Rural Development-Emerging Practical Applications in
Poverty Reduction through Boreholes Provision in the Atebubu and the Afram Plains
Districts of Ghana. Journal of Social Sciences Research, 2(1):1 – 15.
13.
Adow, A. K., Bour, D., Eshun, G., Tagoe-Darko, E. and Kyei, P. O. (2013). Long-term
Poverty Reduction through Boreholes Provision in Rural Communities-The Quality
Education Platform: Practical Insights from the Atebubu and Afram Plains Districts of
Ghana. Journal of Social Sciences Research, 2(1): 16 – 26.
14.
Adjei, P. O., Segbefia, A.Y., and Kyei, P.O. (2014): Reconceptualising Poverty for
Optimising Poverty Reduction: The Basic Means Approach. GIMPA Journal of
Leadership, Management and Administration, 8(1): 127 – 149.
15.
Appiah, D. O. and Abass, K. (2014). Water Supply and Mining; the Policy Paradox in
Ghana. Water Policy, http://www.iwaponline.com/wp.up/pdf/wp2014026.pdf.
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16.
Appiah, D. O., Osman, B. and Boafo, J. (2014). Land Use and Misuse; Human
Appropriation of Land Ecosystems Services in Ghana. International Journal of Ecosystem
2014, 4 (1): 24 – 33.
17.
Appiah, D. O. and Buaben, J. N. (2013). Is Gold Mining a bane or a blessing in SubSaharan Africa: The case of Ghana. International Journal of Development and
Sustainability, (3): 1033 – 1048. online ISSN: 2168-8662 – www.isdsnet.com/ijds.
1Available at http//isdsnet.com/ijds-v1n3.pdf.
18.
Ganle, J., Afriyie, K. and Segbefia, A.Y. (2014). Microcredit, Empowerment and
Disempowerment of Rural Women in Ghana (Forthcoming).
22.
Danquah, L., Awuah, E., Mensah, C. M. and Agyemang, S. (2014). Sanitation and Hygiene
Practices in Relation to Childhood Diarrhoea Prevalence: The Case of Households with
Children under-Five Years in Ghana. Science Journal of Public Health, 2(2): 119 – 125.
1.
Eshun, G. and Page, S. (2013). Revisiting Ecotourism in Africa: A Case Study of BoabengFiema Monkey Sanctuary and Kakum National Park, in Ghana. A Paper presented at the
2nd World Tourism and Hospitality Research, Rosen College, University of Central
Florida, USA. December 15 – 17.
2.
Eshun, G. (2013). Building Bridges in Tourism and Hospitality Research in Africa: A
Postcolonial Methodological Contribution. A Paper presented at the 2nd World Tourism
and Hospitality Research, Rosen College, University of Central Florida, USA. December.
15 – 17.
3.
Agyemang, S., Buor, D. and Tagoe-Darko, E. (2013). Knowledge of HIV/AIDS among
young people: implications for vulnerability and protection. Poster presentation at the 3rd
National HIV and AIDS Research Conference. Accra. September 10 – 13.
DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND DECISION SCIENCES
ACADEMIC STAFF
Senior Lecturers:
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J. Annan
BSc. (Hons), Kumasi, MA (Kumasi), PhD (Kumasi) (Head of
Department)
D. Asamoah
BSc. (Kumasi), MBA (Kumasi), PhD (Kumasi)
Lecturers:
K. A. Boateng
BA. (HONS), MSc. (UK), PhD (UK)
K. O. Kwateng
BA. (Kumasi), MSc. (ICT STUDIES), MBA (Banking &
Finance)
A. S. Muntaka
BA. (Kumasi), MSc (USA), MPA (USA)
E. Quansah
BSc. (Kumasi), MSc (Spain, Italy, Sweden)
J. M. Frimpong
BED. (UEW), MBA (Kumasi)
BOOKS PUBLISHED
1. Annan, J. (2014). Operations Management for MBA Students. Kumasi. Hammacus Books
and Stationery. ISBN: 978-9988-1-8011-9
ARTICLES PUBLISHED IN REFERRED JOURNALS
1. Boateng, K. and Owusu, O. (2013). Mobile Number Portability in the Telecommunication
Industry: towards the switching behavior of subscribers in a Ghanaian city.
Communications of the International Information Management Association, 13(4): 75 –
90.
2. Boateng, K. A. (2013). Control in ICT-driven interaction: reflections on symbolic
interactionism. International Journal for E-Learning Security, 3(3/4).
3. Owusu Kwateng, K., Frimpong, J. M. and Osei-Mensah, R. (2014). Outbound Logistics
Management in Manufacturing Companies in Ghana. Review of Business and Finance
Studies, 5(1): 83-92.
4. Owusu Kwateng, K., Obiri-Yeboah, K. and Nyamekye Sarpong, F. (2013). Emerging
trends of Electronic Banking in Ghana. Journal of Information and Knowledge
Management, 3(6): 47-54.
5. Frimpong J. M., Annan J., Sowonu S. A. (2014). Assessment of Logistics Management in
Ghana Health Service. International Journal of Business and Social Research, 3(8): 75 86.
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6. Gyamfi, M., Amponsah, S. K., Annan, J. and Otchere F. A. (2013). Sequential Ordering of
Routes for Trucks for Efficient Garbage Collection. American Based Research Journal,
2(9): 22 – 30.
7. Ofosu, M. K., Amponsah, S. K., Annan, J. and Otchere, F. A. (2013). An application of KSet Inequalities in Integer Programming, a Case Study of a Company Based in Accra.
American Based Research Journal, 2(8): 74 – 80.
8. Darquah, N. F., Annan J. and Gyamfi, K. B. (2013). Shortest Path Algorithm for Transport
Networks, Case Study: Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly. American Based Research
Journal, 2(8): 74 – 80.
9. Mahama, F., Annan J., Amponsah, S. K. and Sebil, C. (2013). Study of Vehicular Traffic
Congestion in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis. International Journal of Business and
Social Research, 3(7): 137 – 149.
10. Perkins Ed-Zilla, D. and Annan, J. (2013). Factors affecting the Adoption of Online
Banking in Ghana; Implications for Managers. International Journal of Business and
11. Addor, J. A., Amponsah, S. K., Annan J. and Sebil, C. (2013). School Bus Routing: A case
study of Wood Bridge School Complex, Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana. International Journal
of Business and Social Research, 3(12): 26 – 36.
12. Boahen, O., Quansah, E. K. and Sarpong, O. K. (2013). Assessing the Benefits of Yield
Management in the Hospitality Industry in the Kumasi Metropolis of Ghana. International
Journal of Business and Social Research, 3(9): 17-25.
13. Otchere, F. A., Annan, J. and Quansah, E. (2013). Assessing the Challenges and
Implementation of Supply Chain Integration in the Cocoa Industry: A factor of Cocoa
Farmers in Ashanti Region of Ghana. International Journal of Business and Social Science,
4(5): 112-123.
14. Mensah, J., Asamoah, D., and Tawiah, A. A. (2013). Optimizing Patient Flow and
Resource Utilization in Out-Patient Clinic. Journal of Applied Business and Economics,
16(3): 181-188.
15. Frimpong, J. M., Annan, J. and Sowonu, S. A. (2014). Assessment of Logistics
Management in Ghana Health Service. International Journal of Business and Social
Research, 3(8): 75 – 86.
16. Asamoah, D., Inkum, J.A. and Frimpong, J. M. (2014). The Effect of Automated Services
on Customer Satisfaction in Ghana. International Journal of Sales and Marketing
Management Research and Development, 4(1): 9 – 22.
17. Kwateng, K. O., Frimpong, J. M. and Osei-Mensah, R. (2014). Outbound Logistics
Management in Manufacturing Companies in Ghana. Review of Business and Finance
Studies, 5(1): 83 – 92.
18. Asamoah, D., Inkum, J.A. and Frimpong, J. M., Osei-Mensah R. (2014). Outbound
Logistics Management in Manufacturing Companies in Ghana. Review of Business and
Finanace Studies (RBFS), 5(1):83-92.
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1. Boateng, K. A. (2013). Specialists without Spirit and Sensualists without Heart? On the
Philophical Reconstruction of Control in ICT-Driven interaction. In: International
Conference on Information Society (i-Society 2013). University of Toronto, Hart house,
Toronto, Canada. June, 24th– 26th, 2013.
2. Boateng, K. A. (2014). Leveraging the University’s Brand at Faculty Level: The KNUST
Experience. Higher Education Faculty Marketing & Innovation Conference. In: FNB
Conference Centre, Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa. May 21st– 22nd, 2014.
3. Boateng, K. A. and Akaba, M. (2014). Computerising the Voting Process: On the
Difficulties and Benefits of Biometric Verification Elections. In: 2014 3rd International
Conference on Software and Computer Applications. London, UK. June 2nd– 3rd, 2014.
4. Muntaka, A. S., Tsortome F. and Frimpong J. M. (2014). Evaluating the Petroleum
Downstream Supply Chain Management Practices in the Oil and Gas Industry in Ghana.
In: Southwest Decision Sciences (SWDSI) Conference, Dallas, Texas, USA. March 13 –
15. p. 1341-1349.
DEPARTMENT OF INTEGRATED RURAL ART AND INDUSTRY
ACADEMIC STAFF
Senior Lecturers:
Mrs. Vesta E. Adu-Gyamfi
MFA RIT (Rochester) NY, USA, BA (Art), UST
Kumasi,
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J. O. B. Boahin
PhD (Art Ed) KNUST, Kumasi MPhil (Art Ed) Kumasi, P/G
Dip. (Art Ed), BA (Art)
R. Steiner
PhD (Art Ed) KNUST, Kumasi, MA (Art Ed.) KNUST,
Kumasi, BA (Art), UST, Dip. (Rural Art and Industry)
UST, Kumasi (Head of Department)
Lecturers:
A. E. Asmah
PhD (African Art and Culture) MPhil (Art Ed) Kumasi, BA
(Art) P/G Dip (Art Ed.), Dip. (Rural Art and Industry)
Kumasi
H. A. Quaye
MA (Art Ed) KNUST, PG Dip (Art Ed.) Kumasi, BA (Art),
Metals, KNUST, Kumasi
F. A. Clement
MA (Product Design) Norway, MA (Art Ed) Kumasi, BA
(Publishing Studies) KNUST, Kumasi
K. K. Agyeman
Mphil/PhD (Art Ed.), BA (IRAI) KNUST, Kumasi
K. Asubonteng
Mphil/PhD (Art Ed.), Kumasi,
Technology), U.K., BA (IRAI) Kumasi
Vincentia Okpattah
Mphil/PhD (Art Ed.), KNUST, BA (IRAI), Kumasi
LSC
(Leather
E. Padditey
MA (Product Design) Norway, BA (IRAI)Kumasi
Technical Insructor
E. Tabi-Agyei
Mphil (Art Ed) KNUST, BA Art (Sculpture) Kumasi, Dip.
(Rural Art and Industry) UST, Kumasi
1. Steiner, R. (2013). Innovative Steamer for Plasticizing Rattan. International Journal of
Science & Technology, 2(9). ISSN 2049-7318
2. Steiner R. (2013).Fashioned for Fashion, the Dynamic Culture of Bamboo in Ghana.
Journal of Art and Design, 11. ISSN 2225- 059X (online).
3. Steiner, R. (2013).DIRAI Sulfur Fumigation Facility for Small Scale Rattan Craftsmen in
Ghana. Journal of Art and Design, 10. ISSN 2225- 059X (online).
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4. Steiner, R. (2013). Bamboo, Hope for the Wood Industry in Ghana. Journal of Natural
Science Research, 3(12). ISSN 2225-0921 (online)
5. Steiner, R. (2013). BambusaBambos, a Material for Floor Board.International Journal of
Innovative Research and Development. 2(6). ISSN 2278-0211 (online).
6. Asmah, A. E. (2013). Enhancing the Value of Indigenous Pottery Products with Surface
Decoration Methods & Macramé. The International Institute for Science, Technology and
Education, Arts and Design Studies, 8. ISSN2224-6061 (Paper) ISSN2225-059X (Online).
7. Asmah, A. E. (2013). Sirigu Symbols:A Metaphoric Element for Batik Prints. International
Institute for Science, Technology and Education Arts and Design Studies, 12. ISSN22246061 (Paper) ISSN2225-059X (Online)
8. Asmah, A. E., (2013). Sirigu Symbols: Traditional Communicative Images for Fashion
Designed prints. International Journal of Innovative Research & Development, 2. ISSN:
2278-0211 (Online)
9. Asmah, A. E. (2013). Integrating traditional textile metaphors with contemporary design
concepts. International Journal of Innovative Research & Development, 2. ISSN: 22780211 (Online)
10. Asmah, A. E. (2013). Art in Funeral Ceremonies, an Indigenous Cultural Identity of
Asantes. International Journal of humanities and social science, 3(16).
11. Asmah, A. E. (2013). The Adaptation of Traditional Symbols into Bridal Wear
International Institute for Science, Technology and Education Arts and Design Studies,
ISSN (paper) 2224-610X ISSN (Online) 2225-0603.
12. Boahin, J. O. B.(2013).Sanative Measures Against Offensive Odour That Affect
Indigenous Tanned Leathers In Ghana. Journal of Science and Technology, 33(1): 68 – 74.
ISSN 0855-0395.
13. Boahin, J. O. B. (2013). Controlling Fungus Attack on Indigenous Ghanaian Vegetable
Tanned Leathers. Journal of Design Arts and Design Studies, 14.
ISSN 2224-6061 (Paper) ISSN 2225-059X (Online)
14. Boahin, J. O. B. (2013). Production of Water Filters: Using Infensi Clay as the Base
Material.International Journal of Innovative Research & Development, 2(3): 830 – 854.
ISSN: 2278-0211 (Online)
15. Boahin, J. O. B. (2013).The Architecture of Ceramic Vessel.International Journal of
Innovative Research & Development, 2(3): 554 – 570. ISSN: 2278-0211 (Online)
16. Boahin, J. O. B. (2013).The Craft Industry, Oral Literature and Language in the
Development of Tourism in Ghana: Prospects and Challenges. Journal of Arts and Design
Studies, 14. ISSN 2224-6061 (Paper) ISSN 2225-059X (Online)
17. Boahin, J. O. B. (2013). Amulets, a Cultural Presumption in Ghana.International Journal
of Innovative Research & Development, 2 (1): 358 – 368. ISSN: 2278-0211 (Online)
18. Adu-Gyamfi, V. E. (2013). Production of Water Filters: Using Infensi Clay as the Base
Material. International Journal of Innovative Research & Development, 2(3): 830 – 854.
ISSN: 2278-0211 (Online)
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19. Adu-Gyamfi, V. E. (2013). Sanative Measures Against Offensive Odour That Affect
ISSN 0855-0395.
20. Adu-Gyamfi, V. E. (2013). The Architecture of Ceramic Vessel. International Journal of
Innovative Research & Development, 2(3): 554 – 570. ISSN: 2278-0211 (Online).
21. Adu-Gyamfi, V. E. (2013). The Craft Industry, Oral Literature and Language in the
Development of Tourism in Ghana: Prospects and Challenges. Journal of Arts and Design
Studies, 14. ISSN 2224-6061 (Paper), ISSN 2225-059X (Online).
22. Asubonteng, K. (2013). Sanative Measures Against Offensive Odour that Affect
ISSN 0855-0395
23. Asubonteng, K. (2013). Controlling Fungus Attack on Indigenous Ghanaian Vegetable
Tanned Leathers. Journal of Design Arts and Design Studies, 14. ISSN 2224-6061 (Paper)
ISSN 2225-059X (Online).
24. Padditey, E. (2013). Production of Water Filters: Using Infensi Clay as the Base Material.
International Journal of Innovative Research & Development, 2(3): 830 – 854. ISSN:
2278-0211(Online)
25. Padditey, E. (2013). The Architecture of Ceramic Vessel. International Journal of
Innovative Research & Development, 2(3): 554 – 570. ISSN: 2278-0211 (Online).
26. Okpattah, V. (2013). Sirigu Symbols: A Metaphoric Element for Batik Prints. International
Institute for Science, Technology and Education (IISTE) Arts and Design Studies, 12.
ISSN2224-6061 (Paper) ISSN2225-059X (Online)
27. Okpattah, V. (2013). Sirigu Symbols: Traditional Communicative Images for Fashion
Designed prints. International Journal of Innovative Research & Development, 2. ISSN:
2278-0211 (Online)
CONFERENCE PAPERS AND PROCEEDINGS
1. Boahin, J. O. B. (2013). Exploring Leather as Alternative Material for Sustaining the
Economic Significance of Mask Production in Ghana. 2nd Applied Research Conference in
Africa (ARCA). College of Science Auditorium, KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana. August 1 – 3.
2. Boahin, J. O. B. (2013). Sanative Measures against Offensive Odour in Ghanaian
Indigenous Tanned Leathers. 2nd Applied Research Conference in Africa (ARCA). 1st-3rd
August 2013. College of Science Auditorium, KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana.
3. Adu-Gyamfi V. E., (2013). Exploring Leather as Alternative Material for Sustaining the
Africa (ARCA). 1st-3rd August 2013. College of Science Auditorium, KNUST, Kumasi,
Ghana.
4. Adu-Gyamfi V. E. (2013). Sanative Measures against Offensive Odour in Ghanaian
Indigenous Tanned Leathers. 2nd Applied Research Conference in Africa (ARCA). 1st-3rd
August 2013. College of Science Auditorium, KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana.
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5. Asubonteng K., (2013). Sanative Measures against Offensive Odour in
GhanaianIndigenous Tanned Leathers. 2nd Applied Research Conference in Africa
(ARCA). 1st-3rd August 2013. College of Science Auditorium, KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana.
6. Asubonteng K., (2013). Exploring Leather as Alternative Material for Sustaining the
Africa (ARCA). 1st-3rd August 2013. College of Science Auditorium, KNUST, Kumasi,
Ghana.
DEPARTMENT OF MANAGERIAL SCIENCE
ACADEMIC STAFF
Senior Lecturers:
A. B. Crab
BA (Economics) Kumasi, MSc (Accounting) Kumasi
Lecturers:
Aba Kofi (Mrs.)
BSc. (Management), MBA (HRM) Kumasi
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BOOK CHAPTER
Ellis, F., Nyuur, R. B. and Debrah, Y. A. (2014). HRM in Africa. In: Horwitz, F. and Budhwar, P.
(ed). Handbook of Human Resources in Emerging Markets. Edward Elgar Publications
(forthcoming).
1. Coffie R.B., and Turkson, J. K. (2014). An assessment of the effects of individuality on
organizational culture in selected institutions in Ghana. Journal of American Academy of
Business, 19 (2): 330 – 335.
2. Turkson, J. K., and Coffie, R. B. (2013). The decision-making dimension of the systems
approach to management. Journal of American Academy of Business, 2(1): 123 – 129.
DEPARTMENT OF MARKETING AND COPORATE STRATEGY
ACADEMIC STAFF
Senior Lecturers:
A. B. Crab
BA (Economics) Kumasi, MSc (Accounting) Kumasi
Lecturers:
Aba Kofi (Mrs.)
BSc. (Management), MBA (HRM) Kumasi
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1. Poku, K. and Frimpong, F. F. (2014). Exploring the Factors that Influence Students’
Choice
of
Higher
Education
in
Ghana.
Interdisciplinary Journal of Contemporary Research in Business, 5(9)
2. Poku, K. and Owusu Ansah, M. (2013). Investigation into Consumer Response to Sales
Promotional Activities: The Case of Unilever Ghana Limited. International Review of
Management and Marketing, 3(4): 134 – 145. ISSN: 2146-4405
3. Poku, K., and Zakari. M. (2013). Impact of Textile Imports on the Competitiveness of the
Textile Industry in Ghana. The Business Review, (Accepted)
4. Poku, K; Zakari, M. and Ajara Soali. 2013. Impact of Service Quality on Customer Loyalty
in the Hotel Industry: An Empirical Study from Ghana. International Review of
Management & Business Research, 2(2 part 3): 600 – 609.
5. Takyi. H., Poku, K. and Anin, K. E. (2013).An Assessment of Traffic Congestion and Its
Effect on Productivity in Urban Ghana. International Journal of Business and Social
Science, 4(3). ISSN 2219-1933 (Print)2219-6021 (Online)
6. Amoateng, F. and Poku, K. (2013). The Impact of Advertisement on Alcohol
Consumption: A Case Study of Consumers in Bantama Sub-Metro. International Review
of Management and Marketing, 3(1). ISSN 2146-4405
7. Takyi, H., Poku, K. and Anin, E. K. (2013). Logistics Inefficiencies of Urban
Transportation System in Ghana. International Journal of Humanities and Social Science,
3(6).ISSN 2220-8488 (Print), 2221-0989 (Online)
8. Nimoh, F., Poku, K., Ohene Yankyera, K., Konradsen, F. and Abaidoo, R. C. (2013). An
Exploratory Study on Regulatory Policies Governing Private Sector Participation in the
Peri-urban Sanitation Market in Ghana. Society for Business and Management Dynamics,
3(2): 01 – 06. ISSN 2047-7031 (Print)
DEPARTMENT OF MODERN LANGUAGES
ACADEMIC STAFF
Professor:
#Prof. A. Owusu-Sarpong
#Prof. K. Opoku Agyeman
PhD, MA (Strasbourg), BA, (Legon).
PhD (Bordeaux), MA (London), Diplôme Supérieur
d’Etudes Françaises (Dakar), BA, (Ghana)
Senior Lecturer:
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C. Ofosu Marfo
Lecturers:
Lebene Adzo Tettey (Mrs.)
#Albert Y.A. Yegblemenawo
E. K. Adu Manyah
# J. Nsiah
D. Pimpong
E. Oteng-Preko
M. D. Nartey
Solace Yankson
G. Appiah
PhD (HongKong), MPhil (Tromso), BA (Legon).
PhD, MPhil, (Besançon), BA (Kumasi).
PhD (Besançon), M.Ed, (Paris), MPhil (Besançon),
BA, DipEd (Cape Coast).
PhD (Strasbourg), MA (Strasbourg), BA (Kumasi), Diplôme
d’Université Etudes Politiques, (Strasbourg), CAEFE,
(Montpellier), Certificat des Hautes Etudes Européennes
(Strasbourg).
Certificat Supérieur, FLE (Bordeaux), MA (Kumasi), BA
(Hons) Dip.Ed. (Cape Coast).
MA (Besançon), BA (Kumasi), Dip (French)
MA, BA, (Kumasi), Dip French (Cape Coast)
MPhil (Cape Coast), Master II (Caen), BA (Cape
Coast)(Head of Department)
MPhil (Trondheim), BA (Legon)
MPhil, B.Ed. (Winneba)
E. Antwi Fordjour
I. A. Forson
MPhil, BA (Legon), BA (Communication Studies) (Accra)
MPhil, BA (Legon).
B. Ampong
MPhil, BA (Kumasi)
Juliet Oppong-Asare
MPhil, B.Ed (Cape Coast)
Stella Afi Makafui Yegblemenawo MPhil, BA (Kumasi)
#On contract
1. Abakah, P., Marfo,C. and Bonku, L. (2014). An angle of seeing: Pornography and profanity
as pharmakon in Darko’s Beyond the Horizon and The Housemaid, Advances in Language
and Literary Studies 5 (2): 45-56.
http://www.journals.aiac.org.au/index.php/alls/article/view/318/272
2. Osam, E. K.,Marfo,C. and Agyekum,K.(2013). The morphophonology of the Akan
reduplicated word-form, Journal of Language and Linguistic Studies 9 (2): 45-56.
http://www.jlls.org/vol9no2/45-56.pdf
3. Marfo, C. (2013). Optimizing structure: The case of the 'CrV' syllable in Akan. Ghana
Journal of Linguistics 2.1: 63-78.http://www.ajol.info/index.php/gjl/article/view/90785
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CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
1. Adu Manyah, K. (2014). ATR Vowel Harmony and Vowel Quality: Are They Related?
45th Annual Conference on African Linguistics (ACAL 45), University of Kansas, USA,
April 16-19, 2014.
2. Oppong-Asare, J. and Asubonteng, E. (2014). Akan Lexicon for Health Information
Translation: The Translator’s Ally UCC, Faculty of Arts Colloquium, 24-26 March, 2014.
3. Abakah, P., CharlesMarfo, C. and Bonku, L. (2013). Angle of Seeing: Pornography and
Profanity as Pharmakon in Amma Darko's 'Beyond the Horizon' and 'the Housemaid'. 6th
Linguistics Association of Ghana Conference (LAG 2013), University of Cape Coast, July
28-31, 2013.
4. Appiah, G. andMarfo, C. (2013). Semantically Incorrect: An Overview of Some Selected
Expressions in Akan. 6th Linguistics Association of Ghana Conference (LAG2013),
University of Cape Coast, July 28-31, 2013.
5. Oteng-Preko, E. and Nartey, M. (2013). Ethnopoetics and Structural anthropology, a
critical look at Obooba J. A. Adofo’s narrative, 6th Linguistics Association of Ghana
Conference (LAG 2013).
6. Nartey, M. (2013). Perspectives in Akan and Chinese Cultures, 6th Linguistics Association
of Ghana Conference (LAG 2013).
7. Oteng-Preko, E and Barfuor Okyere, R. (2013). Importance of the implementation of a
language policy for national development in Ghana, 6th Linguistics Association of Ghana
Conference (LAG 2013).
8. Oppong-Asare, J. (2013). The Tripartite Nature of Man’s Existence: The Akan Worldview
Legon International Conference on African Studies (Revisiting the First International
Congress of Africanists in a Globalised World). University of Ghana, Legon, 24th – 26th
October, 2013.
9. Oppong-Asare, J. and Musa, A. (2013). ‘Do They Really Like It on Facebook’: A Semantic
Analysis of Facebook Comments.6th Linguistics Association of Ghana Conference (LAG
2013), University of Cape Coast, July 28-31, 2013.
DEPARTMENT OF RELIGIOUS STUDIES
ACADEMIC STAFF
E. Asante (Most Rev.)
Senior Lecturers:
N. I. Samwini (Very Rev.)
A. O. Atiemo
B. Th., (Civil) (Ottawa), B. Th. Ecclesiastical (St. Paul), MA
(Theology) (Ottawa), PhD (Ottawa/St. Paul)
Dip. (Theology) Legon, MA, PhD (Islamic Studies)
(Birmingham)
Dip. (Theology) Legon, BA (Legon), PG.Dip (The Hague),
MPhil (Legon), PhD (Amsterdam)
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J. E. T. Kuwornu-Adjaottor (Rev)
K. Effa Ababio (Rev.)
P. Addai-Mensah (Rev. Fr.)
P. K. Boafo (Very Rev)
J. Opoku Agyemang (Rev. Msgr.)
Lecturers:
K.Opuni- Frimpong (Rev)
S. Asiedu-Amoako (Rev.)
F. Appiah-Kubi (Very Rev)
M. S. Zakaria (Sheikh)
V. S. Gegzi
E. K. E. Antwi (Rev. Fr)
Y. Dumbe
F. Wiafe (Rev)
J. K. Opoku (Rev. Fr.)
Dip (Music) (Winneba), Dip (Theology), BD, M.Th (New
Testament Studies) (Trinity) (Legon) (Head of
Department)
BA (Legon), MPhil (Aberdeen), PhD (Edinburgh)
Dip (Theology) (Legon) Licentiate in Sacred Theology
(Boston), M. Ed (Boston), PhD (Sacred Theology) (Boston)
Dip (Theology), BA (Religions and Philosophy) (Legon),
PhD (Queen’s University, UK)
M. Div. (Houston), D. Min (St. Paul) (Minnesota, USA)
BA (Rel. Studies) (Legon), M.Th (Christian Education)
(Richmond), PhD (African Christianity) Akropong
Akuapem, Ghana)
BA, Dip. (Education), (Cape Coast, Ghana), BD, M.Th
(Systematic Theology) (Trinity, Legon)
BA. (Theology), Masters Pastoral Theology, Dip
(Education), PhD (Theology) (France), PhD (Theology)
(Belgium)
Cert. (Arabic) (Cairo, Egypt), Dip (Religious Studies), BA
(Arabic and Philosophy), MPhil (African Studies,
Antropology)
Dip (Theology), BA (Religious Studies), (Legon), MA
(Intercultural Theology) (Nijmegen), PhD (Development
Studies), (The Hague)
BA (Sociology and Religions) (Legon), PG.Dip. (Education)
(Cape Coast) Licentiate in Biblical Theology (Rome), PhD,
(Old Testament Literature and Exegesis) (Germany)
Dip. (Religion), BA (Pschology and Relions), MPhil
(Religion), PhD (Study of Religions), (all from Univ of
Ghana, Legon)
Dip (Theology) (Legon) BD, M.Th (Old Testament Studies)
(Trinity) (Legon)
Cert. (Theological Sciences (Pedu, Ghana), BA (Legon),
MA (Intercultural Theology) (Nijimegen), Master of
Bioethics (Leuven)
PUBLISHED BOOKS
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1. Addai-Mensah, P. and Poku, J. K. (2013). Chaplain’sDesk: A Weekly Reflection. Vol. II.
Accra: Great Impressions. 91 p.
2. Opoku, J.and Addai-Mensah, P. (2013). Bioethics in the Theological Context: Beginning
and the End of Life Issues, Vol. I. Kumasi: Legacy Prints. ISBN: 4356958137442, 249 p.
3. Addai-Mensah, P. and Opoku, J. K. (2014). The Word of God: A Lamp to Our Feet. Vol.
2. Kumasi: University Press. 155 p.
4. Antwi, E. K. E. (2013). The Book of Jonah in the Context of Post-Exilic Theology of Israel:
An Exegetical Study. St. Ottilien: Eos Verlag Erzabtei. 330 p.
5. Dumbe, Y. (2013). Islamic Revivalism in Contemporary Ghana. Huddinge: S dert rn
University. 168 p.
6. Boafo. P. K. (2014). John Wesley’s Theology and Public Life: His Socio-Politcal Thought
in the Ghanaian Context. Accra: Asempa Publishers, ISBN 9964-78-433-3. 350 p.
7. Asante, E. (2014). Soteriology: A Discourse on Salvation. Accra: Pinpoint Media. ISBN:
978-9988-1-6804-9, 120 p.
CHAPTER(S) IN BOOKS
1. Samwini, N. I. (2013), African concepts of God in both Christianity and Islam, In
Kalengyo, Edison M., God of Life. Nairobi: All Africa Conference of Churches. p45 – 62.
2. Boafo, P. K. (2013). Wesleyan Camp Meeting History and Revitalization of Ghanaian
Methodism, In: Communities of Faith in Africa and the African Diaspora. Eugene, Oregon:
PICKWICK Publications, ISBN 13:1-62032-959-7. p16 – 28.
3. Kuwornu-Adjaottor, J. E. T. (2014). Study Notes on Philippians. In: Ecumenical Study
Bible. A publication of the Bible Society of Ghana (Forthcoming).
4. Kuwornu-Adjaottor, J. E. T. (2014). Study Notes on 1 John. In: Ecumenical Study Bible.
A publication of the Bible Society of Ghana (Forthcoming).
5. Wiafe, F. (2014). Study Notes on Amos. In: Ecumenical Study Bible. A publication of the
Bible Society of Ghana (Forthcoming).
6. Atiemo, A. O. (2014). Fighting for the rights of the gods: Tradition, Religious Human
Rights and the Modern Nation State in Africa – a Ghanaian Case Study. In: C.N. Omenyo
& E.B. Anum, Trajectories of Religion in Africa. Amsterdam/New York: Rodopi. p.233 –
247.
7. Appiah-Kubi, F. (2014). The Gospel and Culture: Paradoxes and Challenges. A Critical
Re-reading of the Theology of Inculturation. In Shaji George Kochuthura (Ed.) Keynote
and Plenary Papers of the DVK International Conference on Vatican II, Bangalore,
Dharmaram Publications. January 31–February 3.
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1. Samwini, N. I. (2014). I am because we are: A precondition to peace in Religious and
Political Pluralistic West African country. All Nations University Journal of Applied
Thought, 3(1): 43 – 61.
2. Samwini, N. I. (2014). Religious toleration as a key factor for social stability I plural
Ghana. Journal of Developing Country Studies. ISBN 2224-607X (Forthcoming).
3. Samwini, N. I. (2014). Contextualising Theological Studies to meet the challenge of
Christian-Muslim encounters in a religiously plural West Africa. Journal of the West
African Association of Theological Institutions, Special Anniversary Issue. 8(1).
(Forthcoming).
4. Samwini, N. I. (2014). The historical roots for the disunity of the Church in Africa.
PentVars Business Journal (Forthcoming).
5. Kuwornu-Adjaottor, J. E. T. (2013). God and the Suffering of His People. Journal of
6. Blasu, E. Y. & Kuwornu-Adjaottor, J. E. T. (2013). Challenges with Building Christian
Academy in the 21st Century Africa: Dilemma of Promoting Discipline Character in
Christian Tertiary Institutions in Ghana. Asian Journal of Education and e-Learning
(ISSN: 2321 – 2454) 1(3): 149 – 154.
7. Kuwornu-Adjaottor, J. E. T. (2013). A Study of the Translation of anoixas to stoma auto
[Matthew 5:2] in Some Ghanaian Mother-Tongue Translations of the Bible. International
Journal of Innovative Social Sciences & Humanities Research, 1(3): 1 – 10.
8. Kuwornu-Adjaottor, J. E. T. (2014). A Study of the Translation of arsenokoitai in 1
Corinthians 6:9-10 in some Ghanaian Mother-Tongue Bibles. Journal of African Biblical
Studies, 5: 65 – 83.
9. Kuwornu-Adjaottor, J. E. T. (2014). Following Jesus and Burying the Dead in Ghana: A
Study of Mt. 8: 21-22 in the Dangme Mother-Tongue Translation of the Bible.Journal of
Mother Tongue Biblical Hermeneutics (Forthcoming)
10. Kuwornu-Adjaottor, J. E. T. (2014). Mother-Tongues and Biblical Hermeneutics in
Ghana.Journal of Religion and Theology (Forthcoming).
11. Kuwornu-Adjaottor, J. E. T. (2014). A Comparative Study of the Translation of plērousthe
en pneumati [Ephesians 5:18] in Some Ghanaian Mother-tongue Translations of the Bible.
Journal of the West African Association of Theological Institutions, Special Anniversary,
1(8). (Forthcoming).
12. Kuwornu-Adjaottor, J. E. T. (2014). The Translation of Kristos as Kristo in the Dangme
Mother-tongue Translation of the New Testament Visited. Research Journal in
Organizational Psychology and Educational Studies (Forthcoming).
13. Kuwornu-Adjaottor, J. E. T. (2014). Greetings with a Holy Kiss: A Study of 1Thess 5:26
in Some Ghanaian Mother Tongue Translations of the Bible. European Scientific Journal
(Forthcoming).
14. Asiedu-Amoako, S. (2013). Christianity and Ecology: Towards A Theocentric Ecological
Ethics for Ghana. Prime Journal of Social Sciences, 2(8): 415 – 412. ISSN: 2315-5051
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15. Asiedu-Amoako, S. (2014). Towards Earth-Keeping: An Indigenous Perspective.
International Journal of Religions and Traditions, 1(1): 01 – 08.
16. Asiedu-Amoako, S. (2014). A Local Perspective of Global Warming and Climate Change
in Kwahu Tafo: A Theological and Ethical Reflection. Journal of Applied Thought, 3(1):
139 – 158.
17. Asiedu-Amoako, S. (2014). Eco-Theology and Theological Education: An Approach of
the Role of the Church in Ghana. Journal of the West African Association of Theological
Institutions, Special Anniversary Issue, 1(8): (Forthcoming).
18. Gedzi V. S. (2013a). Women's Property Rights and Dispute Resolution among the Anlo
and the Asante of Ghana. Journal of Society and Communication, (2013): 1 – 72.
19. Gedzi V. S., (2013b). Salvation in African Traditional Religion. International Journal of
Innovative Research and Studies, 2(4): 1 – 21.
20. Gedzi V. S. (2013c). Societal Conception of Illness and Relationship with Ill Persons."
European Scientific Journal, 9(14): 134 – 142.
21. Gedzi V. S. (2013d). The Causal Correlation of Sin and Suffering". International Journal
of Physical and Human Geography, 1(1): 9 – 20.
22. Appiah-Kubi, F. (2014). Théologie de l’Eglise Famille de Dieu: Une évaluation critique.
Spiritus, 215(4):1 – 15. (forthcoming).
23. Appiah-Kubi, F. (2014). The Church family of God: a paradigm shift in the Second Vatican
Ecclesiology of communion. Asian Horizons, (forthcoming).
CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS
1. Kuwornu-Adjaottor, J. E. T. (2013). “You Believe in God” and “Believe in God”: A
Critical Study of John 14:1. Proceedings of 1st Annual International Interdisciplinary
Conference Vol.2,University of Azores, Portugal. Egalite: European Scientific Institute
Publishing: 162-169. April 24 – 26. July.
CONFERENCE PAPERS/ATTENDANCE
1.
Samwini, N. I. (2013). The root causes of the disunity of the Church in Africa. All Africa
Conference of Churches Theological Institute, National Catholic Seminary, Ggaba,
Uganda. May 26 – June 9.
2.
Samwini, N. I. (2013). Contextualising Theological Studies to meet the challenge of
Christian-Muslim encounters in a religiously plural West Africa. West African
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Association of Theological Institutions 40th Anniversary Celebrations and Conference,
Great Hall Conference Room, KNUST. August 5 – 9.
3. Samwini, N. I. and Emeranda Manful. (2013). The impact of the emerging oil and gas
industry in Ghana: the social dimension. 1st CASS International Conference on Emerging
Oil and Gas industry in Ghana. International Centre for Innovative Learning, FANR,
KNUST, August 28 – 31.
4. Samwini, N. I. (2013).Toleration and tolerance as key factors for stability in Ghana. Centre
for African and Cultural Studies Intercultural Dialogue Conference, KNUST. October 22
– 23.
5. Samwini, N. I. (2013). Christian-Muslim relations in retrospect. Programme for ChristianMuslim Relations AfricanIslamicists Consultation, Accra, JEFKING’s Palace Hotel.
December 11 – 15.
6. Kuwornu-Adjaottor, J. E. T.(2013) “You Believe in God” and “Believe in God”: A Critical
Study of John 14:1. Proceedings of 1st Annual International Interdisciplinary Conference
Vol. 2,
i. University of Azores, Portugal, April 24-26, 2013
ii. Egalite: European Scientific Institute Publishing: p162-169. July, 2013
7. Kuwornu-Adjaottor, J. E. T. (2013). Biblical Basis of Mother-Tongue Biblical
Hermeneutics.
2nd
Bible and
Theology Conference,
Sky Auditorium
(e3s23e4r4rft5ft5t5City Campus), All Nations University College, Koforidua. September
18.
8. Kuwornu-Adjaottor, J. E. T. (2013). A Comparative Study of the Translation of plērousthe
en pneumati [Ephesians 5:18] in Some Ghanaian Mother-tongue Translations of the
Bible”.Biennial Conference of the West African Association of Theological Institutions
(WAATI), Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana.
August 5 – 9.
9. Kuwornu-Adjaottor, J. E. T. (2014). The Bible and Transformational Leadership. Annual
Conference of the Ghana Association of Biblical Exegetes, Christian Village, Kumasi.
January 20 – 25.
10. Kuwornu-Adjaottor, J. E. T. (2014). Bible Studies and Biblical Studies: An Interface. 1st
International Conference on The Bible, Cultural Identity and Missions, Valley View
University, Oyibi. April 7 – 11.
11. Kuwornu-Adjaottor, J. E. T. (2014). The Translation of Kristos as Kristo in the Dangme
Mother-tongue Translation of the New Testament Visited. International Conference on
Emerging Trends for Sustainable Development and Human Capacity Building in the Third
World Nations, J.H.K. Nketia Conference Hall, The Institute of African Studies, University
of Ghana, Legon. May 28 – 31.
12. Asiedu-Amoako, S. (2013). Remove Not The Ancient Boundaries: Beliefs and Practices
of Christians in Sustaining the Environment, In: D. Antwi, ed., Proceedings of 5th Annual
Interfaith Symposium organised by The Presbyterian Interfaith Research And Resource
Centre (PIRRC), Osu Ebenezer Presbyterian Church Hall, Accra (Forthcoming). October
16.
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13. Appiah-Kubi, F. (2013). The nature of the Church and its Mission according to the Apostle
St. Paul. West African Association of Theological Institutions (WAATI) 40th Anniversary
Celebrations and Conference, Great Hall Conference Room, KNUST, August 5 – 9.
14. Appiah-Kubi, F. (2014). The nature of the Church and its Mission according to the Apostle
St. Paul., WAATI Conference, (forthcoming).
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY AND SOCIAL WORK
ACADEMIC STAFF
Senior Lecturer:
K. O. Akuoko
Lecturers:
H. Takyi (Ms)
K. Ofori-Dua
J. A. Barnie
F. Dufie Azumah (Mrs)
PhD (Soc) (Legon), BA (Soc Sc) (Kumasi), Dip. (Public
Admin.) (Legon), MA (Soc Studies) (Manchester) (Head of
Department)
MPhil (Soc) (Legon), Dip. (Ed) (Winneba), BA (Soc & Psy.)
(Legon)
BA (Soc) (Legon), MPhil (Soc) (Legon)
BA (Soc) (Legon), MPhil (Soc) (Legon)
BA (Soc Sci), Kumasi, Postgrad (R&T) (Hull), PhD (Gender
Stud.) Hull
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P. Dwumah
G. O. Mainoo
J. M. Dapaah
E. H. Yeboah
B. Obeng
E. Manful (Mrs.)
K. Yeboah
W. O. Boateng (Rev.)
H. Mensah
MPhil (Dev. Stud) (Cambridge), BA (Soc & Pol. Sc.)
(Legon)
PhD (Soc) (Singapore), BA (Psy. with Phil.), (Legon)
PhD (Soc. Wk.) (Amsterdam), BA (Soc) (Legon), MPhil
(Soc) (Legon)
PhD (Phil.) (Birmingham), BA (Soc) (Cape Coast), MA
(Soc) (Ontario)
MPhil (Legon), Postgrad Dip Educ (Cape Coast), BA (Soc.
& Pol Sci. (Legon)
PhD (Soc. Wk.) (Queens Univ. of Belfast), MA (Pub.
Admin.) (Legon), BSc (Home Sci) Legon
PhD (Demography) (Brown), MA (Population Studies)
(Legon), BA (Soc Admin) (Manchester)
PhD (Org. Behaviour) (USA), MPhil (Ed. Planning), (Cape
Coast), BA (Theology) (CSUC)
MSc (Dev’t Mgt.), BA (Soc. Sc.) (Kumasi)
BOOK CHAPTERS
1. Manful, E. and Manful, S. E. (2012). Development of Social Work Education in Ghana:
Past, Present and Future. In Jared A. Jaworski (Ed.). Advances in Sociology Research,
Volume 12. New York: Nova Science Publishers Inc.
2. Ofori-Dua, K. International Social Work Practice. Case studies from Global context.
Edited by Joanna E. Bettman, Gloria Jacques & Caren J. Frost. 14, 180, 196.
ARTICLE PUBLISHED IN REFEREED JOURNALS
Manful, E. and Manful, S. E. (2014). Child welfare in Ghana: The relevance of children's rights
in practice. Journal of Social Work. 4(3): 313 – 328.
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CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE
Samwini, N. I. and Manful, E. (2013). Social impact of the emerging oil and gas industry in
Ghana: Preliminary Observations. Emerging oil and gas industry in Ghana: Social Dimension
conference. CASS – KNUST, Kumasi. August 28 – 30.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION DESIGN
ACADEMIC STAFF
Professor:
#D. A. Ohene-Adu
M.A. Art Education (Kumasi), B.A. Art (Hons.) (Kumasi)
Senior Lecturer:
#J. Awuku-Appiah
MFA (Los Angles) BFA (Los Angeles) B.A. Art Hons. (Kumasi)
Lecturers:
K.G. de Graft-Johnson
MSc. Comm. Design (Bklyn, N.Y.); B.A. Art Hons (Kumasi)
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E. F. Eshun
B.A. Art (Kumasi), M.A. African Art & Culture, PhD (Art
Education)
E. Appiah
M.A. African Art & Culture, B.A. Art (Kumasi)
K. Kusi–Appouh
M.Phil Art Education (Kumasi), Dip. NAFTI (Accra), B.A. Art
(Kumasi)
R. Adam
M.A. African Art & Culture (Kumasi), B.A. Art (Kumasi), Cert.
Instructional Design, ASTD (Chicago, USA)
G. Kushiator
MFA (Painting) (Kumasi), B.A. Art (Kumasi)
A. K. Badu
M.B.A. (Marketing) (Kumasi), B.A. Art (Kumasi),
I. Moro
(PhD) Art Education, B.A. Art (Kumasi)
K. N. Amoako-Agyeman
BA (Art), MA, PhD (Manchester
R. D. Debrah (Ms)
M. Comm. Design (Kumasi), B.A. Comm. Design (Kumasi)
Bertha A. Ayim (Ms)
Dip. NAFTI (Accra), M.A. Post-Production Editing (Bournemouth,
UK)
#On Contract
1.
Appiah, E. and Cronjé, J. (2013). Exploring Information Communication theory in graphic
design education with activity theory. International Journal of Computer Applications, 84(12):
15 – 22. doi: 10.5120/14627-2979
2. Debrah, R. D., M’Rithaa, M. K., and de la Harpe, R. (2013). Healthcare in Sub-Saharan Africa:
An exploratory study of photography as a healing art. Journal of Health Informatics in Africa,
(JHIA), Kenya, Eldoret.DOI: 10.12856/JHIA-2013-v1-i1-61
3. Appiah, E. and Cronjé, J. C. (2013). Information communication and technology (ICT) and
the challenges of ideation in graphic design: an activity theory focus. International Journal of
Computer Applications, 63(6): 13 – 23. doi: 10.5120/10469-5192.
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1. Eshun, E. F. (2013). Developing Participatory Assessment Strategy to Improve the Quality
of Students’ Learning in Graphic Design Education. Proceedings of the 3rd Design,
Development and Research 2013 Conference, Kumasi, Ghana. Faculty of Art, CASS,
KNUST. Kumasi, Ghana. July 18 – 20. pp. 27-47
2. Eshun, E. F. (2013). Development of Participatory Assessment Strategy within StudioBased Pedagogy to Enhance the Quality of Student Learning in Graphic Design.
Proceedings of the Gaborone International Design Conference, Gaborone, Botswana.
September 24 – 26.
3. Appiah, E. and Cronjé, J. (2013). ICT ideation pedagogy and Innovation Education: setting
a new paradigm in graphic design: Proceedings of 2nd International Conference for Design
Education Researchers, Oslo, Norway. May 13 – 17. pp. 2- 14
4. Dufu, D. andAppiah, E. (2013). Design thinking as a strategy for marketing confectionery
products: a case study of cocoa processing company. Proceedings of the 3rd Design,
Development and Research 2013 Conference, Kumasi, Ghana. Faculty of Art, CASS,
KNUST. Kumasi, Ghana. July 18 – 20. pp. 92-103
5. Appiah, E, Debrah, R. D. and Badu, A. K. (2013). Reforming the Ghanaian Electoral
Systems through Service Design. 1st CeCAST International Conference on Inter-Cultural
Dialogue 2013, KNUST, Ghana. October 22 – 23.
6. Quartey, S., Debrah, R. D., and Kusi-Appouh, K. (2013). Tradition, technology and the
arts for peace promotion. Proceeding of the 1st CeCASt International Conference Center
for Cultural and African Studies, Kumasi, Ghana. October 22 – 23.
7. de-Graft Johnson, K. G., Debrah, R. D. and Kusi-Appouh, K. (2013). Media and politics:
using editorial cartoons to examine democratic governance. Proceeding of the 1stCeCASt
International Conference Center for Cultural and African Studies, Kumasi, Ghana. October
22 – 23.
8. Adam R. (2013). Packaging Industry Profile – Ghana. International Packaging Conference
and Workshop. Mumbai, India. March 11 – 22.
9. Adam R.(2013). Design and Democracy-Digital Storytelling for Social Stability. 1st
CeCAST International Conference on Inter-Cultural Dialogue 2013Centre for Cultural and
African Studies, KNUST, Kumasi. October 22 – 23.
10. Debrah, R. D. (2014). South-South Co-operation in developing economies: exploring “a
Joint-up-policy” formulation for Ghana’s design industry. 20th edition of the international
publishing and book fair, conference proceedings (conference catalogue), Casablanca,
Kingdom of Morocco. Feb 12 -13.
11. Debrah, R. D., Adi-Darko, M. (Rev.) and Antwi, E. (2013). “The power of visual culture
and traditional education in the national development of Ghana”; conference proceedings
of the 3rd Design Development & Research (DDR) Conference, Kumasi, Ghana.
ISSN/ISBN Number: 978-9988-1-8513-8. July18 – 20.
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12. Rahman, A., Debrah, R. D., and Adi-Darko, M. (Rev) (2013). Design and democracy:
digital storytelling for social stability. Proceeding of the 1stCeCASt International
Conference Center for Cultural and African Studies, Kumasi, Ghana. October 22 – 23.
13. Bonsu, G. A., Debrah, R. D. and Appau-Asante, E. (2013). Akan proverbial symbols and
their significance in peace building. Proceedingof the 1st CeCASt International Conference
Center for Cultural and African Studies, Kumasi, Ghana. October 22 – 23.
DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY AND POLITICAL STUDIES
ACADEMIC STAFF
Senior Lecturers:
R. Amoako Baah
#Wilhelmina J. Donkoh
#V. Dodoo
Lecturers:
K. Amakye-Boateng
BA, MA, PhD (Tennessee)(Head of Department)
BA (Soc. Sc.) Kumasi, MA (Soc.Sc), PhD (Hist.) (B’ham.)
BA (Pol. Sci. with Hist.) (Ghana), MA (Pol. Sc.), (New
Brunswick)
BA (Pol. Sc. & Admin.) (Ghana), BA (Rus & Ling.), MPhil
(Pol. Sc) (Tromso)
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M. Abass
D. Aminu
S. Adu-Gyamfi
BA (Pol. Sc. & Rel.), MPhil (Pol.Sc.), (Ghana)
BA (Pol. Sc. & Soc.) (Ghana), PGDE (Cape Coast), MPhil
(Pol. Sc.) (Ghana)
BA, PhD (Hist.) (Kumasi)
BA, MPhil (Pol. Sc.), Ghana, MA (Pol.Sc.), PhD (Pol. Sc.)
(Claremont.)
PhD (Pol, Sc.), (West Virginia), MA (Pol Sc.) (West
Virginia), MPA (Ohio), MA (Int. Stds), BA (Accra)
BA (Hist. & Law) (Kumasi), PhD (Hist. Stud.) (Kumasi)
Assistant Lecturer:
H. Yartey
BA, MPhil (Pol. Sc.) Ghana
Mariama Marciana Kuusaana
A. Y. Nyaaba
D. Owusu-Ansah
+N. Y. Amponsah
E. Brenya
#On Contract
BOOKS PUBLISHED
1. Baah, R. A. (2013). Introduction to Political Theory I. Eagle Heights
2. Baah, R. A. (2014). Introduction to Political Theory II. Eagle Heights,
3. Baah, R. A. (2013). Introduction to Constitutional Studies. Wisdom Books
4. Baah, R. A. (2013). Introduction to Human Rights, Wisdom Books.
1. Baah, R. A. (2013).Culture Theory, Tautology or Research Tool? Journal of Social
Science.
2. Baah, R. A. (2013). Ethno-religion in Ghana. Journal of Politics and Religion.
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3. Dodoo, V. (2013). The Climate of Cooperation in Sweden. International Journal of
Commerce, Economics and Management, 3(10): 101 – 103.
4. Dodoo, V. (2013). Relations between the Cooperative and Socialist Movements in the
Formative Years. International Journal of Research in Commerce, Economics and
Management, 3(8): 114 – 118.
5. Dodoo, V. (2013). Nationality and the Pan African State (with Dr. W.J. Donkoh)
inToyinFalola and Kwame Essien ed. Pan-Africanism and the Politics of African
Citizenship and Identity, New York: Taylor and Francis/Routledge, 2013, pp.214-255.
6. Adu-Gyamfi, S., Donkoh, W. J. and Owusu-Ansah, D. (2013). A Historical narrative of
the British Colonial Administration’s Clamp down on with finding shrines amongst the
Asante People of the Gold Coast. OIJAH, 2(9): page numbers.
7. Brenya, E. and Adu-Gyamfi, S. (2013). Interest groups, Issue Definition and Politics of
Healthcare Management in Ghana. Journal of Public Policy and Administrative Research.
8. Adu-Gyamfi, S., Adjei, P. O-W., and Owusu Ansah, D. (2013). Preventive Healthcare
strategies and Impact among the Asante people of the Early Twentieth Century Gold Coast:
A Historical Narrative and Lessons for the present sanitation challenge in Kumase. Journal
of studies in social sciences, 5(2):
9. Adu-Gyamfi, S. and Yartey, H. T. (2014). Politics of Issues and Sides: A Treatise on what
caused the Eventual Outcome of the 2012 Presidential Elections in Ghana. Journal of
Emerging Trends in Educational Research and Policy Studies, 5(2): page numbers.
10. Donkoh, W. J. and Adu-Gyamfi, S. (2014). Dying whilst Taking Medicine: A Twentieth
Century Testimonial For Spiritual Healing in the Face of Orthodox Medicine, The Case of
The Asante People of Ghana. Ghana Studies Journal, Accepted.
11. Owusu-Ansah, D., Donkoh, W. J. and Adu-Gyamfi, S. (2013). Evolution of sports in
Ghana, 1870-1970. Distance Forum, Accepted.
12. Adu-Gyamfi, S. and Brenya, E. (2014). ReHushing Commentaries on the Effects and
Potential Benefits, Lessons Ghana Can Learn from USA and Canada. A review. Global
Journal of Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, Accepted.
13. Brenya, E. (2014). Judicial Power and Consolidation of Democracy: The Case of Ghana’s
Atuguba’s Court. Africa Journal of Legal Studies, Accepted.
14. Brenya, E. and Adu-Gyamfi, S. (2014). Interest Groups, Issue Definition and Politics of
Healthcare Management in Ghana. Journal of Public Policy and Administrative Research,
Accepted.
15. Brenya, E. and Warden, E. (2014). Sustainable Development: Can New Technology and
Economic Growth be the Answer? Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development, 5
(7): 182 – 187.
16. Brenya, E. and Warden, E. (2014). Bridging the Great Divide: A Case Study of the Ghana
Community Policing as a State-Society Synergetic Developmental Approach. Journal of
Emerging Trends in Educational Research and Policy Studies, Accepted.
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17. Brenya, E. (2014). Interest Groups, Voluntary Agreements and Tobacco Control in Ghana.
West Africa Review, Accepted.
18. Brenya, E. (2013b). Seeking Real Partners in Development: The World Bank and the
Traditional Authorities Project in Ghana. Journal of Public Policy in Africa, 1(1): 42 – 59.
19. Brenya, E. (2013a). An Overview of a Regionalist Approach to Tobacco Control in
Developing Countries. CODESRIA Journal of African Development, 38(1): 107 – 132.
CENTRE FOR CULTURAL AND AFRICAN STUDIES
ACADEMIC STAFF
Vesta E. Adu-Gyamfi (Mrs.)
MFA (USA), BA (Hons) Art (Kumasi)
M. O. Adi-Dako (Rev.)
MA (African Art), BA (Hons) Art), DIP (PTH),
London
A. A. Aidoo
Mphil (African Studies), BA (Hons) (English and
Drama), Diploma in Theatre Arts
H. K. Adesua
MPhil (Music Edu) (Cape Coast), BEd (Hons)
(Music Edu.) Cape Coast
S. K. Enninful (Very Rev.)
Mus (Composition), Dip. Mus. Ed.
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CONFERENCE PAPERS AND PROCEEDINGS
1. Enninful, S. K. (2014). Religious Tolerance and Social stability: That they may be one.
CeCASt 1st International Conference, Kumasi – Ghana. October 22 – 24.
2. Aidoo, A. A. (2014). Protocols in Traditional arbitration. The Role of the Verbal Arts,
CeCASt 1st International Conference, Rites of Passage: African Traditional Systems
Traditional Festivals in Ghana (a selection).Kumasi – Ghana. October 22 – 24.
3. Adesua, H. K. (2014). The Bible, Cultural Identity and Missions: Neo-traditional music
in the sustenance of church mission: past, present and future. 1st International Conference,
Valley View University.
4. Adesua, H. K. (2013). Intercultural Dialogue: Looking for convergence: Cultural practices
in a changing society. CeCASt 1st International Conference, Kumasi – Ghana. October 22
– 24.
5. Pieterson, J. (2014). The Bible, Cultural Identity and Missions: Azonto and the Church:
The Place of Dance in Worship, 1st International Conference, Valley View
University.April.
6. Adi-Dako, M. O., Antwi E. and Debrah, R. D. (2013). DDR International Conference.
The Power of Visual Culture and Traditional Education. July 18 – 20.
7. Rahman, A., Adi-Dako, M. O. and Debrah R. D. (2013). Digital Storytelling for Social
Stability. CeCASt International Conference Design and Democracy, Kumasi – Ghana.
October 22 – 24.
PUBLICATIONS/TEACHING AIDS/BOOK ILLUSTRATIONS
1. Adi-Dako, M. O. and Rheindorf, E. L. (2013). Sugical Training Video on Cutting and
Suchering for new Doctors, Obstetrics and Gyneachology Department, Komfo Anokye
Teaching Hospital (KATH)
2. Adi-Dako, M. O. and Rheindorf, E. L. (2013). Sugical Training Video on Caesarean
Section for new Doctors, Obstetrics and Gyneachology Department, KATH.
3. Adi-Dako M. O. and Rheindorf, E. L. (2013). Sugical Training Video on Scrubbing and
Surgery procedure for new Doctors, Obstetrics and Gyneachology Department, KATH
PUBLISHED WORKS ON TV, YOUTUBE AND DOCUMENTARIES
1. Adi-Dako,
M.
O.
(2013).
KNUST
www.youtube.com/watch?=HTIXhMfo4hM
7
minutes
documentary
–
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLISHING STUDIES
ACADEMIC STAFF
Senior Lecturer:
K. Opoku-Amankwa
Lecturers:
I. K. Appiah
Aba Brew-Hammond (Mrs.)
E. Anane-Antwi
*Lucy Ry-Kottoh (Mrs.)
A. H. Agbo
PhD (Reading), MA Com. Stu) (Legon), Grad. Dip. (Com.
Stu.) (Legon), BA (Geog. & Soc.) (Kumasi)
MA (Art Edu.) (Kumasi), PG Dip (Ind. Mgt.) (Kumasi), PG
Dip (Art Edu.) (Kumasi), BA (Book Industry) (Kumasi)
MA (Comparative Lit.) (Kumasi), BA (English), Dip. Edu.
(Cape Coast), Cert. Copy Editing (Chapterhouse, UK)
Cand. Arch. (Kunstakademiet, Copenhagen), BA (Graphic
Design) (Kumasi), Cert. in Web Page Design (KA,
Copenhagen)
MBA (Gen. Bus. Admin.) (Hull), BA (Publishing Studies)
(Kumasi)
MA (Art Edu.) (Kumasi), BA (Book Industry) (Kumasi)
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O-A de-Graft Johnson
S. S. Esseh
+R. Glover
*R. Nyadu-Addo
*Anatu Kande Mahama (Mrs.)
F. Nunoo
MPhil (Art Edu.) (Kumasi), PG Dip (Com. Stu.) (Legon),
BA (Book Industry) (Kumasi)
PhD (UBC, Canada), MPub (Simon Fraser, Canada), MA
(Ind. Mgt.) (Kumasi), BA (Book Industry) (Kumasi) (Head
of Department)
MFA (Kumasi), BA (Painting) (Kumasi)
MSB (Small Bus. Mgt.) (Leipzig, Germany), BA (Book
Industry), (Kumasi)
Masters in Intellectual Property (MIP) (Zimbabwe), MSC
(Info. & Know. Mgt.) (Loughborough), BA (Pub. Stu.)
(Kumasi)
MA (Art Edu.) (Kumasi), BA (Book Industry) (Kumasi)
+On Sabbatical Leave*On Study Leave
1. Opoku-Amankwa, K., Edu-Buandoh, D. and Brew-Hammond, A. (2014). Publishing for
mother tongue bilingual education in Ghana: politics and consequwnces. Language and
Education. DOI: 10.1080109500782.2014921194
2. Opoku-Amankwa, K., Brew-Hammond, A. and Mahama, K. A. (2014). Publishinig for
pre-tertiary education in Ghana: the 2002 textbooks policy in retrospect. Journal of
Curriculum Studies. (Accepted)
3. Nortey, S., Opoku-Amankwah, K. and Bodjawah, E. K. (2013). Factors influencing low
ceremics specialization decisions within the KNUST industrial art degree programme.
International Journal of Education through Art, 9 (2): 205 – 218.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCIAL LAW
ACADEMIC STAFF
Adjunct Associate Professor
E. K. Kwakwa
LLB (UG), LLM (Kingston), LLM JSD (Yale), Barrister
Senior Lecturer
Lydia Apori Nkansah (Mrs.)
LLB LLM (Bendel State) PhD (Walden) USA, Barrister
(Head of Department)
Lecturers:
^K. Anyimadu-Antwi
LLB (UG), LLM (London), Barrister
*E. Owusu-Dapaa
LLB (UG), LLM (Manchester), Barrister
C. Adomako-Kwakye
BA (Law & Political Science) (UG), LLM (Bristol),
Barrister
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AssistantLecturers:
E. N. Amasah
BA (Law & Sociology) (Kumasi), LLM (Cambridge),
Barrister
Doreen Adoma Agyei (Mrs.)
LLB (Kumasi), LLM (Herts), Barrister
Principal Research Assistant
E. A. Bediako
*Study leave
LLB (Kumasi), Barrister
Ôn leave of absence
1. Nkansah, L. A. (2014).Justice within the Arrangement of the Special Court for Sierra
Leone verses Local Perceptions of Justice: A Contradiction or Harmonious? African
Journal of International and Comparative Law, 22(1): 103-119.
2. Adomako-Kwakye, C. (2013). A new approach to negotiating petroleum contracts
between private foreign investors and host developing countries. Law Faculty’s 10th
Anniversary Journal. In Press
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
1. Nkansah, L. A. (2014). The International Criminal Court and Peacebuilding in Africa: The
Socio-Cultural Dimensions. Paper presented at a conference by the Centre for Cultural and
African Studies (CECAST) on “Culture and Conflict Resolution, Proceedings
(Forthcoming) October 22– 23.
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2. Adomako-Kwakye, C. (2013). Critical issues in Ghana’s oil revenue management law. In:
Proceedings of CASS Oil & Gas Conference, August 2013, KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana.
August 28 – 31.
3. Agyei, D. A. (2013). The emerging oil and gas industry in Ghana: a saviour or a slayer?
In: The Emerging Oil and Gas Industry in Ghana: Social Dimensions (ICIL), KNUST
Kumasi, Ghana. August 28 – 31.
DEPARTMENT OF PRIVATE LAW
ACADEMIC STAFF
Adjunct Associate Professors:
E. Opoku Awuku
E. B. Goldman
Lecturers:
Renee Sitsofe Morhe (Mrs.)
LLM PhD (London), Solicitor (England & Wakes),
BA JD (Michigan), Cum laude
H. K. Kodua
LLB (UG), LLM (Essex), JSM JSD (Stanford), Barrister
LLB (UG), PGD (The Hague), LLM (Temple), PhD,
Barrister
LLB LLM (UG), Barrister
AssistantLecturers:
G. Y. Otu
R. Osei-Hwere
LLB (London) LLM (Lond Met)
BED (Cape Coast), LLM (Aberdeen), Barrister
S. Sondem
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A. Nketiah
LLB (UG), LLM (Oslo), Barrister
Principal Research Assistant:
Jennifer Asare (Miss)
LLB (Kumasi ), Barrister
BOOK CHAPTER
Morhe, R. A. S, Morhe, E.S.K. & Danso, K.A. (2014).Legal and Social Issues of Reproductive
Health in Africa in: Danso, Kwawukume, Tagbor & Asante (eds), Comprehensive Reproductive
Health and Family Planning in the Tropics.Pg 461-494,University Press KNUST, Kumasi, ISBN
978-9988-1-5454-7.
Osei-Hwere, R.(2013). Joint operating agreements between Ghana National Petroleum
Corporation (GNPC) and International Oil Companies (IOCs): prospects and challenges. Oil, Gas
and Energy Law Intelligence, 11(5):
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC LAW
ACADEMIC STAFF
Professor:
S. Offei
Adjunct Professors:
O. Kufour
F. N. N. Botchway
Senior Lecturer:
O. Seneadza
BA (Law) Lond, MA BPhil (York), PhD (Glasgow),
Barrister, (Dean of Faculty)
BA (Law & History) KNUST, LLM (LSE), PhD
(Warwick)
LLB (UG), LLM (Dal), LLM (Har), PhD
(Manchester), Barrister
LLB, LLM (Kiev) (Head of Department)
Lecturers:
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V. Chimbwanda
Ewura Esi N. Okyere Baafi (Mrs.)
LLB (Botswana) LLM (London) Attorney-at-Law
(Bots), Solicitor (England & Wales)
BED (Cape Coast), LLB (KNUST), LLM
(Fordham), Barrister
J. Osei-Afriyie
Elizabeth T. Hassan
BA (UG), LLB, LLM (Lond),
LLB (Kumasi), LLM (Houston), Barrister
Principal Research Assistant:
S. Ofori
LLB (Kumasi), Barrister
BOOKS PUBLISHED
1. Offei, S. (2013). Jurisprudence and Legal Philosophy. The ComFRALS Publishing,
Brentford London UK. ISBN 978-9988-1-4475-3.
2. Offei, S. (2014). The Law of Torts in Ghana text, cases and material. Biddles, Norfolk.
ISBN 978-9988-1-8986-0.
3. Seneadza K. O. (2013). Administrative Law: An Imperative Tool for the University
Administrator, University Printing Press, Kumasi.
Seneadza K. O. (2013). Protection of Child Right in Ghana: A call for Legislative Intervention and
Comprehensive Policy Strategy.Nigerian Journal of Public Law, 2: 264 – 289.
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DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL ART STUDIES
ACADEMIC STAFF
Senior Lecturers:
P. Osei-Poku
N. A. Opoku-Asare
J. Adu-Agyem
Lecturers:
S. Kquofi
M. Osei
E. A. Asante
E. Asare Fordjour
H. Barton Essel
BA (Art): Grad. Dip., MA, PhD (Art Edu.) (Dean of
Faculty)
BA (Art), MA (Art Edu.), Mphil (Edu), Grad. Dip. (Mgt.)
BA (Art): Grad. Dip., MA, PhD (Art Edu.)(Head of
Department)
BA (Art): M.A. PhD (African Art & Culture)
BA (Art): PhD (Art Edu.)
BA (Art): PhD (African Art & Culture)
BA (Art): PhD (Art Edu.)
BA (Publishing Stds.), PhD (Art Edu.)
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N. A. P. Arthur
BA (Art); PhD (African Art and Culture)
1. Osei, J. and Osei-poku, P. (2014). Production of On-Loom basketry using selected local
materials. International Journal of Fiber and Textile Research 4(2): 12-19.
2. Howard, E. K., Osei-Ntiri, K. and Osei-Poku, P. (2014). Contextual analysis of
Government’s Safeguard policies for sustainable development of Ghana textile Industry.
Journal of Art Design and Technology. (Accepted for Publication)
3. Adu-Agyem, J. and Sabutey, G. T. (2014). Wood Carving in Akuapim Hills of Ghana:
Prospects, challenges and the way forward.(Accepted for publication in April by
International Journal of Business and Management Review.
4. Tetteh, N. A. and Adu-Agyem, J. (2014), Symbolic and Aesthetical Implications of
Precious Metals of Ghana: The Perspective of Akan Culture, International Journalof
innovative Research and Development, 3(2): 49 – 55. ISSN, 2278-0211 (online).
5. Adu-Agyem, J. Sabutey, G. T. and Mensah, E. (2013). New Trends in the Ahwia Wood
Carving Industry in Ghana: Implications for Art Education and Socio-economic growth.
International Journal of Business and Management Review No. 3, pp. 166-187.
6. Adu-Agyem, J., Agyapong, K. A. and Agyei, K. (2013). The philosophical and Aesthetic
Significance of the Silver-Stool of Mampong-Asante in Ghana.International Jounral of
Innovative Research and Development, 2(11): 119 – 125. 1332278-0211 (on line).
7. Agyei, I. K., Adu-Agyem, J. and Tetteh, N. A. (2013). Appraisal of Works Produced by
Metal Products Design Students of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and
Technology, Kumasi, Ghana. International Journal of Innovative Researchand
Development, 2(5): 1923 – 1938. ISSN: 2278-0211 (online).
8. Obosu, I. K., Opoku-Asare, N. A. and Adu-Agyem, J. (2013). The use of Visual Art Forms
in Teaching and Learning in Schools for the Deaf in Ghana: Investigating the Practice.
International Journal of Innovative Research and Development, 2(5): 408 – 422. ISSN:
2278-0211 (online).
9. Adala, C. E., Mensah, E. and Adu-Agyem, J. (2013. Combining Raising and Spinning
Techniques in Metal Hollow Ware Forming. International Journal ofInnovative Research
and Development, 2(7): 94 – 100. ISSN: 2278-0211 (online).
10. Sabutey, G. T., Adu-Agyem, J. and Boateng, J. (2013). Implication of Innovation and
Aesthetics for Business Growth among small and medium scale Enterprises (SMEs): The
case study of Bonwire Kente Weaving Industry. International Journalof Research in
Commerce, IT and Management, 3(5): 27 – 39. ISSN 2231-5756.
11. Sabutey, G. T., Adu-Agyem, J. and Osei, C. K. (2013). Assessing product sustainability,
customer loyalty and satisfaction with XYZ Telecommunication among undergraduate
students in Ghana: The case study of University of Development studies, WA Campus.
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International Journal of Research in Commerce, IT & management, 4(8): 33 – 42. ISSN
0976-2183.
12. Adu-Agyem, J., Pyne, S. and Osei, M. (2013). The Use of Indigenous arts in the
Therapeutic practices of Traditional Priests and Priestesses of Asante, Ghana.
International Journal of Innovative Research and Development, 1.
13. Adu-Agyem, J., Pyne, J. and Osei, M. (2013). The use of indigenous arts in The
Therapeutic practices of Traditional Priests and Priestesses of Asante, Ghana.
International Journal of Innovative Research and Development, 2(11): 464 – 474.
14. Kquofi, S., Olowonirejuero, A. and Asante, E. A. (2013). Panoply of selected Asante and
Ijaw Cultural Practices: Comparative and Descriptive Account. AfricanJournal of History
and Culture, 5(4): 78 – 86.
15. Kquofi, S., Olowonirejuaro, D and Asante, E.A. (2013). Panoply of Asante and Ijaw
Cultural Practices: Comparative and Descriptive Account.African Journal of History and
Culture, 5(4): 78 – 86.
16. Asante E. A., S. Larbi, Kqoufi S. The Symbolic Significance of Motifs on Selected Asante
Indigenous Temples. Journal of African Art, Accepted
17. Osei, M. (2013). Illustration of self concept through drawings: the perspective of the child
in an orphanage. International Journal of Innovative Research and Studies, 2(7): 762 –
779. ISSN 2319 9725
18. Arhin E. L. and Osei, M. (2013). Children’s Mathematics Performance and Drawing
Activities: A Constructive Correlation. Journal of Education and Practice, 2(7): 28 – 34.
19. Osei, M. (2013). Emotional Personality of Children as Expressed in Their Drawings:
Pointers for Education. International Journal of Development and Sustainabilit, 2(2):
20. Pyne, S., Osei, M. and Adu-Ayem, J. (2013). The use of indigenous arts in the therapeutic
practices of traditional priests. International Journal of Innovative Research and
Development, 2(11): 464 – 474.
21. Arthur, N. A. P., Asante, E. A. and Opoku-Asare, N. A. (2014). Educational role of visual
and Performing Arts in Asante traditional Politics. International Journal ofEducation
through Art, Accepted.
CONFERENCES
1. Enningful, E. K. and Osei-Poku. (2013). Assessing the effectiveness of political party
identity symbols and colours on the decision making by electorates to Vote. Conference
proceedings, Design, Development & Research Conference, Kumasi, Ghana. July 18 – 20.
2. Arthur, N. A. P., Opoku-Asare, N. A. and Nortey, S. (2014). Dance of the Asante:
Significance and a resource for Art Education. 5th Annual International Conference on
visual and Performing Arts, Athens, Greece. June 2 –5.
3. Adjei, K. and Asante, E. A. (2013). Materiality and rendition: the art of mix media in ceramics
design, Development & Research Conference Ghana
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4. Asante, E. A. (2014). The Ghanaian National Identity; Artistic Variables. Proceedings,
102nd Annual College Art Association Conference, Chicago USA
5. Asante, E. A. (2014). The Role of Language and Beliefs in the Sustainability of the Forest:
Ashanti Region of Ghana in Perspective.International World Wood Day symposium Xianyou, Fujian Province of China
6. Osei, M. (2013).Relieving Stress: The Art factor. Proceedings of 6th International
Conference on Education, Research and Innovation, (ICERI) 2013
DEPARTMENT OF PAINTING AND SCULPTURE
ACADEMIC STAFF
Professors:
R. T. Ackam
H. B. A. Delaquis
Lecturers:
K. B. Kissiedu
G. Y. Annum
K. Seidou
F. A. Annim
K. Opoku-Bonsu
E. Antwi
M. Adashie
E. K. Bodjawah
E. O. Bonsoo
Dorothy A. Amenuke (Mrs.)
BA (Art) (Kumasi), MFA (Painting) (Howard), PhD
(Ghana)
BA (Art) (Kumasi), MFA (Painting) (Temple)
BA (Art) (Kumasi), MFA (Painting) (Kumasi)
BA (Art) (Kumasi), MFA (Painting) (Kumasi), PhD
(Art Education) (Kumasi)
BA (Art) (Kumasi), MFA (Painting) (Kumasi), Grd.
Dip (Art Edu.), PhD (Art Edu.) (Kumasi)
BA (Art) (Kumasi), MFA (Sculpture) (Kumasi)
BA (Art) (Kumasi), PG. Dip (Art Edu.), MA (Art
Edu.), MFA (Sculpture) (Kumasi), PhD (Sculpture)
(Kumasi)
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M. Jectey-Nyarko
K. Afriyie Poku
G. Ampratwum
E. E. Donkor
BA (Art) (Kumasi), MFA (Sculpture) Kumasi, PhD
(Art Edu.) (Kumasi)
BA (Art) (Kumasi), MA (Art Market) London
BFA (Sculpture) (Kumasi), MFA (Sculpture)
Kumasi
1. Nortey, S., Okai, F. E. and Bodjawah, E. K. (2013). Breaking monotony: a reflective study
of teaching students decorative pot making. Teaching Artist Journal, 11(2): 69 – 80.
2. Nortey, S., Siaw, A. O. and Bodjawah, E. K. (2013). Teaching and learning of visual arts
in senior high schools in rural and urban settings in Ghana. International Journal of
Technoloby and Management Research, 1(2): 67 – 75.
3. Nortey, S., Opoku-Amankwa, K. and Bodjawah, E. K. (2013). Factors influencing low
cermic decision within the industrial art degree programme. Internation Journal of
Education through Art, 9(2): 205 – 218.
4. Annum, G. Y. (2013). Useful Lessons for Distance Educational course Writers Lacking
Capacity for Interactive Electronic learning Material Development for the Enhancement of
Web-Based Distance Learning. Global Advanced Research Journal of Educational
Research and Review, 2(10): 211 – 217. ISSBN: 2315.
5. Annum, G. Y. (2013). Mural Painting Retouching challenges: A Ghanaian Professional
Painter’s Experience. KNUST Journal of Science and Technology, ISSBN: 0855-0395.
6. Debrah, R. D., Adi-Dako, M. and Antwi, E. (2013). The Power of Visual culture and
Traditional Eduction in the National development of Ghana. Design Development and
Research: 14.
CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS/ EXHIBITIONS
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1. Nortey, S. and Bodjawah, E. K. (2013). The emerging oil and gas industry in Ghana:
written and oral communication alone cannot help. 1st International conference on oil and
gas, CASS, KNUST, Kumasi. Dates. ISSN 2343-6875. Pp 68 – 74.
2. Nortey, S., Bodjawah, E. K. and Osei, S. (2013). Public impressions of artworks: a case
study of KNUST. 3rd international conference of design, development and research,
Kumasi, Ghana. July 18 – 20. ISBN 978-9988-1-8513-8. PP 442 – 460.
3. Bodjawah, E. K. (2013). Togetherness. Cultural Art and Peace in between Man and Mother
Nature - The 11th world Cultural Art Symposium. Mosan Art Museum and Gaehwa Art
Park, Boryeong City, South Korea. September 25 – October 20.
4. Jectey-Nyarko, M. (2013). Strategies for Teaching and Learning Visual Art in the 21st
Century. National Conference for Visual Art Students and Teachers in Ghana. February.
5. Bodjawah,E. K.(2013). The Emerging Oil and Gas Industry in Ghana: Written and Oral
Communication Alone Cannot Help. 1st International Conference on Oil and Gas, CASS,
Kumasi. August 28 – 31.
6. Bodjawah,E. K.(2013). Public Impressions of Artworks: A Case Study of KNUST. 3rd
International Conference of Design, Development and Research, Kumasi, Ghana. July 18
– 20.
7. Amenuke, D. A. (2014). “How Far How Near” in “Project 1975”. Comtemporary Art and
Post Colonial Unconscious. Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam.
8. Annum, G. Y. (2013). Running Distance Education in Studio-based Art Institutions: The
Way Forward. Design Development and Research Conference 2013, KNUST, Kumasi.
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DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL ART
ACADEMIC STAFF
Lecturers:
P. A. Fening (Mrs)
C. Frimpong
W. Badoe
A. B. Essuman
K. Osei-Ntiri
E. K. Howard
Dr. B. K. Asinyo
H. O. Dompreh
A. Amankwah (Mrs.)
G. D. Sarpong
S. Nortey
R. Amoanyi
BA, MPhil, (Kumasi) (Head of Department)
BA, (Kumasi), MSc. (Belgium), PhD (Kumasi)
BA, MA, MFA (Kumasi)
BA, MFA (Bergen)
BA, (Kumasi), MS, (Canada). MS, (USA)
BA, MA, MFA (Kumasi)
BA, MPhil/PhD, (Kumasi)
BA, PGDAE, MA, (Kumasi)
BA (Hon) (Art) (Kumasi), MDes (Heriot Watt)
BEd, (Kumasi), PGD, MA (UK)
BA, PhD (Kumasi)
BA, PhD (Kumasi)
K. Adjei
L.Gbologah
C. E. Adala
BA, MFA, (Kumasi)
BA, (Kumasi), MSc, (China)
BA, MFA, (Kumasi)
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S. K. Baah
C. Chichi (Miss)
BA, MFA, (Kumasi)
BA, MFA, (Kumasi)
Technical Instrutors:
C. Adu-Boachie
I. K. Agyei
BA, MPhil (Kumasi)
BA, MA, (Kumasi)
1. Asmah, A. E., Frimpong, C. and Asinyo, B. K. (2013). Integrating Traditional Textile
Metaphors with Contemporary Design Concepts. International Journal of Innovative
research and Development, 2(5): 1325 – 1336. ISSN 2278-0211 (online)
2. Osei-Ntiri, K., Howard, E. K. and Sarpong, G. D. (2013). Towards sustainable processing
in the Clothing and Textile industry – Case study of the Ghanaian Textile Industry.
International Journal ofScience and Technology, 1 (1): 23 – 28.
3. Howard, E. K. and Osei-Ntiri, K. (2013). African prints in retrospect: a case for future
textile desin development. Journal of Art Design and Technolgy, 4(4): 14 – 23.
4. Howard, E. K. (2013). Exploration of mixed-media techniques in textile Art. International
Journal ofHumanities and Social Science, 1(1): 7 – 17.
5. Nortey, S., Wumuaja, N. and Okai, E. K. (2014). Expanding the frontiers of pottery
production in the Nanumba South Distric of Ghana. Social Sustainability Teaching Artist
Journal, 12(3): 76 – 88.
6. Nortey, S., Opoku-Amankwa, K. and Bodjawah, E. K. (2013). Factors influencing low
cermic decision within the industrial art degree programme. Internation Journal of
Education through Art, 9(2): 205 – 218.
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7. Siaw, A. O., Nortey, S. and Bodjawah, E. K. (2013). Teaching and learning of visual arts
in senior high schools in rural and urban settings in Ghana. International Journal of
Technoloby and Management Research, 1(2): 67 – 75.
8. Gbologh, L., Kwawukume, P. S. and F. W. Y. (2013), “Sel-gel Mullite – Sic Oxidation
Protection Coating for Carbon-Coasting Composites” Internation Journal of Engineering
Research in Africa. 10 : 13-24 (online-www.sckutific.net)
9. Agyei, I. K. (2013). “Fashioned For Fashion, the Dynamic Culture of Bamboo in Ghana”.
Art and Design Studies (IISTE). Vol 11.ISSN 2224-6061 (Pper), 2225-059x (Online),
10. Agyei, I. K. (2013). “Appraisal of Works Produced by Metal Students of Kwame Nkrumah
University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Ghana”, International Journal
of Innovative research and Development (IJIRD) 2(5)
11. Agyei, I. K. (2013). “The Philosophical and Aesthetic Significance of Golden Stool of
Mampong- Asante in Ghana”, International Journal of Innovative research and
Development (IJIRD) 2(11): 119-126
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
ACADEMIC STAFF
P. Y. Okyere
Senior Lecturers:
E. A. Frimpong
Lecturers:
E. K. Anto
A. R. Ahmed
*J. J. Kponyo
BSc (Eng) (Kumasi), DEA, Dr-Ing Grenoble France
BSc (Eng) (Kumasi), MSc Bath
BSc (Eng) (Kumasi), Dip Ing TU Berlin
BSc (Eng) (Kumasi), MSc Hull, PhD Chungnam South
Korea
BSc (Eng), MSc (Kumasi)
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E. O. K. Addo
K. A. P. Agyekum
*E. Affum
*K. A. B. Opare
Cert. (Elect. Eng.), MSc Vinnitsa Ukraine
MSc (Eng) (Norway), MBA, Legon
BSc (Eng) (Kumasi), M. Tech, Tamil Hadu, India, Cert
(Education) Winneba
BSc (Eng) (Kumasi), MSc (Kumasi)
*On Study Leave
PUBLISHED BOOK
Okyere, P. Y. and Frimpong, E. A. (2013). Fundamentals of Electric and Magnetic Circuits,
Delta Papyrus. Kumasi, ISBN: 978-9988-1-8890-0.
1. Tchao, E. T., Ofosu, W. K. and Diawuo, K. (2013). Radio Planning and Field Trial
Measurement of a Deployed 4G WiMAX Network in an Urban Sub-Saharan African
Environment. International Journal of Interdisciplinary Telecommunications and
Networking, 5(5): 1 – 10.
2. Tchao, E. T., Diawuo, K. and Ofosu, W. K. (2013). On the Comparison Analysis of Two
4G-WiMAX Base Stations in an Urban Sub-Saharan African Environment. Journal of
Communication and Computer, 863 – 872. ISSN 1548-7709
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3. Tchao, E. T., Ofosu, W. K. and Diawuo, K. (2013). A Performance Case Study of Electronic
Governance Implementation in Ghana with WiMAX Technology.International Journal of
Computer Applications, 71(14): 1 – 5. (0975 - 8887)
4. Tchao, E. T., Diawuo, K., Ofosu, W. K. and Ghansah, I. (2013). A Proposed Secure
Network Model for Implementing Smart Grid Applications in Ghana with WiMAX
Technology. International Journal of Computer Science and Telecommunications, 4(10):
14 – 19.
5. Tchao, E. T., Diawuo, K., Ofosu, W. K. and Affum, E. (2013). Analysis of MIMO Systems
used in planning a 4G-WiMAX Network in Ghana. International Journal of Advanced
Computer Science and Applications, 4(7): 197-201.
6. E. T. Tchao, W. K. Ofosu, K. Diawuo,E. Affum and Kwame Agyekum (2013). Interference
Simulation and Measurements for a Deployed 4G-WiMAX Network in an Urban SubSaharan African Environment:International Journal of Computer Applications, 71(14): 6 –
10. (0975 - 8887)
7. Affum, E., Tchao, E. T., Diawuo, K. and Agyekum, K. (2013). Wideband Parameters
Analysis and Validation for Indoor radio Channel at 60/70/80GHz for Gigabit Wireless
Communication employing Isotropic, Horn and Omni directional Antenna. International
Journal of Advanced Computer Science and Applications, 4(6): 292 – 297.
8. Agyekum, K. A. P., Tchao, E. T. and Affum, E. (2013). Customer Experience with Mobile
Number Portability Implementation in Ghana. International Journal of Emerging
Technology and Advanced Engineering,3(10): 663 – 667.
9. Agyekum, K. A. P., Tchao, E. T., and Affum, E. (2013). Evaluation of Mobile Number
Portability Implementation in Ghana. International Journal of Computer Science and
Telecommunications, 4(10): 30 – 33.
10. Adu, J. K., E. T. Tchao and Poku, K. (2013). Integration of Tax Administration to Curb
Import and Domestic Tax Evasions in Ghana. International Journal of Business and Social
Research, 3(11): 87 – 100.
11. Affum, E., Nusenu, S., Ansong, Y., Danso, E., Addo, E. and Agyekum, K. A. P.(2013). A
Study of the readiness of the African Telecommunication industry to upgrade all GSM base
stations to LTE. Case Study – Ghana. Journal of Telecommunications, 22(1): 7 – 13.
12. Affum, E. and Addo, E. (2013). On Comparison Analysis of Multiple Interference MIMO
system with Un-correlated Racian Fading Channels.International Journal of Computer
Application,
76(17),
ISBN:
973-93-80877-47-5,
DOI:
10.5120/13336-0291
http://www.ijcaonline.org/archives/volume76/number17/13336-0291
13. Ansong, E. D., Takyi, T., Damoah, D., Affum, E. and Larkotey, W. (2013). Internet
Trolling in Ghana. (2013). International Journal of Emerging Science and Engineering,
2(1): 42 – 43.ISSN: 2319–6378
http://www.ijese.org/attachments/File/v2i1/L05461011213.pdf
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14. Addo, E. O. K., Asumadu, J. and Okyere, P. Y. (2014). Optimal Design of Renewable
hybrid Energy systems for a Village in Ghana. International Journal of Engineering
Innovation and Research, 3(1): 91 – 97.
CONFERENCE PAPER
Frimpong, E. A., Okyere, P. Y. and Asumadu. J. A. (2013). Generator Out-of-Step Prediction
Using Wavelet Analysis. In: proceedings of Power Electronics and Distributed Generation
Systems (PEDG13), 4th IEEE International Symposium on Power Electronics and Distributed
Generation Systems, Rogers, Arkansas, USA. July 8 – 11.
DEPARTMENT OF GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERING
ACADEMIC STAFF
Adjunct Associate Professor:
F.K. Boadu
BSc. (Geological Engineering), Kumasi, PGD (Applied Geophysics),
McGill University, Canada, MSc. (Exploration Geophysics),
University of Calgary, Canada, PhD. (Geophysics), Georgia Institute
of Technology – Atlanta, GA
Senior Research Fellow:
S.K.Y. Gawu
BSc (Hons), Legon, MPhil (Mineral Expl), Kumasi, PhD, (WITS)
S.A, MGhIG, MIMGA, MMRS (Head of Department)
Lecturers:
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K. Aboraa
ACSM (Camborne, UK), MSc (Imperial College, London), DIC
(Imperial College, London), MMMPSG (General Sectary)
B. Ali
BSc (Geol. Eng.), MSc (Eng. Geol., Geotech), PhD (Hydrology),
MIAH, MIAEG, MGGS
Bsc (Hons), Legon, MPhil (Geology), Legon
G. Foli
G.C. Amedjoe
BSc (Hons) Geology with Physics, MPhil (Geology), University of
Ghana, Legon, MAusIMM
S. Bansah
BSc (Hons), Kumasi, MSc Illinois State University, USA
E. K. Appiah-Adjei
BSc (Hons), Kumasi, MSc Lund University, Sweden, PhD Hydrology
and Water Resources, China, MIAH, MIAHS
Adjunct Lecturer:
E. Mensah
BSc. Geology, Legon, MSc. Economic Geology (Changchun
University of Science & Technology, P.R. China), MGhIG
Assistant Lecturer:
S. S.R. Gidigasu
BSc (Geol.Eng),Kumasi,
GMGGS
MPhil (Geol. Eng), Kumasi MGhIG,
ARTICLE PUBLISHED IN REFERRED JOURNALS
1. S.K.Y Gawu and S.S.R. Gidigasu (2013) The effect of spent carbide on the
geotechnical characteristics of two lateritic soils from the Kumasi area, International
Journal of Engineering Research and Technology, Vol. 6, No. 3: 311 – 321.
2. Gidigasu SSR and Gawu SKY (2013) The Mode of Formation, Nature and Geotechnical
characteristics of Black Cotton Soils - A Review, Standard Scientific Research and
Essays, 1(14): 377-390.
3. Chiri G. Amedjoe and S. K.Y Gawu (2013) A Survey of Mining and Tailings Disposal
Practices of Selected Artisanal and Small Scale Mining Companies in Ghana. Research
Journal of Environmental and Earth Sciences, 5(12), 744-750.
4. Andrews, Anthony, Elsie Nsiah-Baafi, Simon KY Gawu, and Peter A. Olubambi (2014)
Synthesis of high alumina refractories from lithomargic clay, Ceramics International, Vol.
40, No. 4: 6071-6075.
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5. Gordon Foli, Simon K.Y. Gawu, Johnson Manu and Prosper M. Nude (2013) Arsenic
sorption characteristics in decommissioned tailings dam environment at the Obuasi mine,
Ghana, Research Journal of Environmental and Earth Sciences, 5(10): 599-610.
6. Anthony Andrews, Joseph Adam, Simon K.Y Gawu and Peter A Olubambi (2013)
Synthesis optimization of fireclay refractories from lithomargic clay, Ceramic Forum
International (cfi)/Ber. DKG 90, Nos 8-9, E45- E47.
7. Akayuli, C. F. A., Gidigasu, S. S. R., and Gawu, S. K. Y. (2013). Geotechnical Evaluation
of a Ghanaian Black Cotton Soil for use as Clay Liner in Tailings Dam Construction.
Ghana Mining Journal, 14, 21-26
8. Andrews, A., Adam, J. and Gawu, S.K.Y (2013).Development of fireclay aluminosilicate
refractory from lithomargic clay deposits, Ceramics International, Vol. 39, No. 1: 779-783
9. Appiah-Adjei, E.K., Shu, L.C., Adjei A.K, Deng, M. and Wang, X. (2013). Evaluation of
unconfined aquifer parameters from flow to partially penetrating wells in Tailan River
basin, China. Environmental Earth Sciences, 69(3): 799 – 809.
10. Appiah-Adjei, E.K., Shu, L.C., Adjei, K.A. and Lu, C.(2013). Evaluation of climate change
impact on sustainability of Tailan underground reservoir in China. Advanced Materials
Research, 726-731: 3249 – 3255.
11. Xin, M., Shu, L., Li, W. and Appiah-Adjei, E.K. (2013). Influence of particle
distribution in the filter coefficient of the initial stage of filtration. Korean Journal
of Chemical Engineering, 30(2): 456 – 464.
12. Adjei, K.A., Liliang, R., Appiah-Adjei, E.K., and Odai, S.N. (2013). The potential
utilization of satellite derived rainfall for a data-scarce basin. Advanced Materials
Research, 726-731: 3531 – 3537.
13. Amedjoe, C. G. and Adjovu, I. T. (2013). Application of the mobile metal ion geochemical
technique in the location of buried gold mineralization in Essase Concession, Eastern
Region, Ghana. Journal of Geology and Mining Research, 5(5): 147-160
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
ACADEMIC STAFF
Professors:
C. K. Kankam
S. N. Odai
S. I. K. Ampadu
+Esi Awuah
BSc (Eng), (Kumasi), MSc, DIC, (London), PhD (Leeds),
MASCE, MGhIE, MIFS
BEng (Hehai, China), MSc, PhD (TUAT) (Tokyo), MGhIE,
MASCE, MIAHR, MIAHS (Pro Vice-Chancellor)
BSc (Eng) (Kumasi), MSc (Tokyo), PhD (Tokyo), FGhIE
(Provost, College of Engineering)
BSc (Biol.) (Kumasi), MSc (Syria), PhD (U-IHE, Delft)
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M. Salifu
Y. A. Tuffour
M. Adom-Asamoah
Senior Lecturers:
#F. O. K. Anyemedu
Gnida Sossou
K. Biritwum Nyarko
C. A. Adams
G. K. Anornu
S. Oduro Kwarteng
R. A. Buamah
Lecturers:
E. A. Donkor
V. K. A. Acquaah
*S. K. Ahiamadi
H. M. K. Essandoh
J. Wiafe Ampofo
*F. O. Annor
*K. A. Adjei
D. A. Obeng
F. O. Nimo
* Study leave
MSc. (Civil/Highway Eng.) (Moscow), PhD (Transport
Eng.) (Newcastle upon Tyne), FGhIE, MIHT, MIRF,
MWCTRS
BSc (Geol Eng) (Kumasi), MSc (Technion), DSc (Haifa Technion), MGhIE (Head of Department)
BSc (Eng) (Kumasi), MSc DIC (London), PhD (Bristol),
MGhIE
MSc, PhD (Moscow), MGhIE
BSc (Mech Const) MSc (Civil) PhD (Structures) (Moscow)
BSc (Eng) (Kumasi), MSc (Delft), PhD (U-IHE, Delft),
MGhIE
BSc (Kumasi), MSc, DIC (London), MGhIE
MSc. (Eng), PhD (Minsk)
BSc. (Civil Eng), MSc. (Kumasi), PhD (U-IHE, Delft)
BSc. MPhil (Biochem) (Kumasi), PhD (U-IHE, Delft)
BSc (Civil Eng) (Kumasi), MSc (Delft), PhD (USA)
BSc. (Eng), MPhil (Geotech) (Kumasi)
BSc. (Eng), MPhil (Geotech) (Kumasi)
BSc. (Civil Eng), MSc. (Water and Sanitation) (Kumasi),
PhD (Waste Water Treatment) (Bradford)
MSc. (Eng), DSc.
BSc (Civil Eng) (Kumasi), MSc (IHE, Delft)
BSc (Civil Eng) (Kumasi), MSc (IHE, Delft)
BSc (Civil Eng) (Kumasi), MSc (Transportation Eng.)
(Newcastle upon Tyne), PhD (Civil Eng) (Kumasi)
BSc (Civil Eng) (Kumasi), MSc Civil & Env. Eng)
(Durham, USA), PhD (Durham, USA)
#On contract+On sabbatical leave
1. Obeng, D. A. and Salifu, M. (2013). Modelling Risk Factors of Pedestrian Accidents on
Trunk Roads in Ghana. International Refereed Journal of Engineering and Science, 2(5):
55 – 64.
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2. Obeng, D. A. (2013). Characteristics of Pedestrian Accidents on Trunk Roads in Ghana.
International Refereed Journal of Engineering and Science, 2(5): 46 – 54.
3. Densu, S. N. and Salifu, M. (2013). Attitudes towards seatbelt use in Kumasi, Ghana.
International Journal of Structural and Civil Engineering Research, 2(1): 2319.
4. Debrah, E. K. and Salifu, M. (2013). Impacts of Fuel Service Stations located at Signalised
Intersections on Traffic Flows – A case Study of Kumasi (Ghana). Journal of Applied
Science and Technology, 18(1&2): 66 – 73.
5. Boadu, F. K., Owusu-Nimo, F., Achampong, F., and Ampadu, S. I. K. (2013). Artificial
neural network and statistical models for predicting the basic geotechnical properties of
soils from electrical measurements. Accepted in Near Surface Geophysics.
6. Nyantakyi, E. K., Adams, C. A., Borkle, J. K. and Pobee, D. (2013). Synchronization of
signalized Intersections: A case study of three major Intersections on the 24th February
Road, Kumasi, Ghana. International Journal of Engineering Research and Applications,
13(4): 2566 – 2590.
7. Opoku-Boahen, R., Adams, C. A. and Salifu, M. (2013). Performance evaluation of two
toll plazas on the Accra-Tema Motorway. International Refereed Journal of Engineering
and Sciences, 2(5): 16 – 23. www.irjes.com
8. Buamah, R., Asare, M. R. and Salifu, A. (2013). Absorption of fluoride from aqueous
solution using a low cost adsorbent. Journal of Water Science and Technology: Water
Supply 13(2): 238 – 248.
9. Monney, I., Odai, S. N.,Buamah, R., Awuah E. and Nyenje, P. M. (2013). Environmental
impacts of waste water from urban slums: case study- Old Fadama, Accra. International
Journal of Development and Sustainability, 2(2):
10. Salifu, A., Petrusevski, B., Ghebremichael, K., Buamah, R. and Amy, G. (2013).
Aluminium hydroxide coated pumice for fluoride removal from drinking water: Synthesis,
equilibrium, kinetics and mechanism. Chemical Engineering Journal, 228: 63 – 74.
11. Ristinmaa, K., Nyarko, K. and Dwumfour-Asare, B. (2013). Cost functions for predicting
Capital expenditure of small towns in Ghana. VATTEN-Journal of Water Management
and Research, 69:27 – 36.
12. Tenkorang, S. J., Odai, S. N., Amaning, A. K., Annor, F., Oduro-Kwarteng, S., Nyarko,
K. B. and Maher, A. M. (2013). Impacts of Variable Energy Prices on Financial
Sustainability of Water Facilities: Case from Ghana. Int. J. of Water.
13. Appiah-Adjei, E. K., Shu, L. C.,Adjei, K. A., and Lu, C. (2013). Evaluation of climate
change impact on sustainability of Tailan underground reservoir in China. Advanced
Materials Research, 726-731: 3249 – 3255.
14. Osei-Kwarteng, J., Qiongfang, L., and Adjei, K. A.(2013). Comparison of TRMM Data
with Rain Gauge Observations inthe Upper Huaihe River Basin of China. Advanced
Materials Research, 726-731: 3385
15. Quaye-Ballard, J. A., Ru, A., Ruan, R, Adjei K. A., and Akorful-Andam S. (2013)
Validation of Climate Research Unit High Resolution Time-Series Rainfall Data over
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Three Source Region: Results of 52 Years. Advanced Materials Research Vols. 726-731
(2013) pp 3542-3546
16. Adjei, K. A., Liliang R., Appiah-Adjei, E. K. and Odai, S. N. (2013). The Potential
Utilization of Satellite Derived Rainfall in a Data-Scarce Basin. Advanced Materials
Research, 726-731: 3531 – 3537.
17. Gyamfi, C., Diabene, P. Y., Odai, S. N., Anornu, G. K. and Annor, F. O. (2013). Conflict
prevention and resolution mechanisms: A perspective from the Black Volta Basin- Ghana.
International Journal of Development and Sustainability, 2(2): 1346 – 1356.
18. Monney, I., Odai, S. N., Awuah, E., Buamah, R. A., Nyenje, P. M. (2013). Assessing the
impacts of sanitation in unsewered urban slums on water resources: A case study of Old
Fadama, Accra, Ghana. International Journal of Development and Sustainability, 2(2):
711 – 728.
19. Monney, I., Buamah, R., Odai, S.N., Awuah, E. and Nyenje, P.M (2013). Evaluating
Access to Potable Water and Basic Sanitation in Ghana's Largest Urban Slum
Community: Old Fadama, Accra. Journal of Environment and Earth Science, 3(11): 72 –
79.
20. Monney, I., Boakye, R., Buamah, R., Anyemedu, F. O. K., Odai, S. N., Awuah, E. (2013).
Urbanization and pollution of surface water resources in the two largest cities in Ghana.
International Journal of Environmental Monitoring and Analysis, 1(6): 279 – 287.
21. Adom-Asamoah, M. and Afrifa,R. O. (2013). Shear behavior of reinforced phyllite
concrete beams, Materials and Design. Elsevier, 43: 438 – 446.
22. E. Appiah-Kubi, C.K. Kankam and M. Adom-Asamoah, Bending and modulus of
elasticity properties of ten lesser-used timber species in Ghana using structural
dimensions. Ghana J. Forestry, 28(1): 15 – 28.
23. Anornu, G. K. and Kabo-bah, A. (2013). Comparability Evaluation of AVI and DRASTIC
Methods for Groundwater Vulnerability Mapping. Journal of Environment and
Ecology,4(2): 126 – 125. ISSN 2157-6092
24. Oduro-Kwarteng, S. and Van Djik, M. P. (2013). The effect of increased private sector
involvement in solid waste collection in five cities in Ghana. Waste Management and
Research, 31: 81 – 92.
25. Oduro-Kwarteng, S. K. Munir and M. P. Van Djik (2013), Pay-as-you-throw solid waste
in Kumasi, Ghana. A glance at the World/waste management, 33: 2579 – 2582.
26. Obiri-Yeboah, A. A., Tuffour, Y. A., and Salifu, M. (2014). Passenger Car Equivalents
for Vehicles at Signalized Intersections within the Kumasi Metropolis in Ghana. IOSR
Journal of Engineering, 4(4): 24 – 29.
27. Fonseca, C., Nyarko, K., Uandela, A. and Guy, N. (2014). Sustainable fibnancing in
sanitation and hygiene in Africa: Where do we stand? Cross P. and Coombes Y. (Edited)
IWA Publishing, London. 159-164
28. Opoku-Boahen, R., Adams, C. A. and Salifu,M. (2014). Decision criteria on the number
of Manual and E-zone lanes to open on the Accra-Tema Motorway. International
Refereed Journal of Engineering and Sciences, 3(1): 42 – 57.
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29. Eilander, D., Annor, F. O., Lanniniand, L. Van DeGiesen, N. (2014). Remotely sensed
monitoring of small reservoir dynamics: A Bayesian approach. Remote sens., 6(2): 1191
– 1210.
30. Tuffour, Y. A., and Adom-Asamoah, M. (2014). Estimation of pre-compression
parameters in the acceleration of consolidation settlement. American Journal of Civil
Engineering, 2(3): 68 – 73.
31. Oduro-Kwarteng, S., Nyanko, K. B., Dwumfour-Asare, B., and Agyekum, E. K. (2014).
Indicators for benchmaking water supply to the urban poor in Ghana. Int. Journal of
Innovative Research and Studies 3(4), 723-737.
32. Money, I., Oduro-Kwarteng, S., and Odai, S. N. (2014). Assessing human resourse
capacity needs to meet the MDG target on water and sanitation in Ghana. Developing
Country Studies, 4(10), 17-27.
33. Tuffour, Y. A., Obiri-Yeboah, A. A., Salifu. M., and Acquah, P. C. (2014). Adjusting for
the effect of bus blockage on saturation flows. International Journal of science and reseach
(IJSR), 3(6), 749-753.
34. Tuffour, Y. A., and Briamah, A. (2014). Suitability of Natural Gravels in Ghana for Otta
Seal Construction. IOSR Journal of Engineering, 4(7), 46-53.
35. Tuffour, Y. A., and Appiagyei, D. K. N. (2014). Motocycle taxis in public transportation
services within the Accra metropolis. American Journal of Civil Engineering, 2(4), 117122.
CONFERENCE PAPERS
1. Atiemo, E., Kankam, C. K. and Momade, F. (2013). Hydration properties of clay pozzolana
and linestone mineral admixtures in binary and ternary cements. Proceedings of the
international conference on advances in cement and concrete technology in Africa,
Johannesburg, South Africa.
2. Owusu-Nimo, F., Ampadu, S. I. K., and Ayeh, F. J. (2013). The use of resistivity
measurement to aid in interpreting borehole log in site investigation. Proceedings of the
Symposium on the Application of Geophysics in Engineering and Environmental Problems
(SAGEEP), Denver, CO.
3. Sossou, G.(2013). Creep influence on concrete slabs pre-stressed in both directions, the
Fifth International Conference on Structural Engineering, Mechanics and computation
(SEMC) 2013, Cape Town, South Africa. 2 – 4September, 2013.
4. Acheampong, A., Adom-Asamoah, M., Ayarkwa, J., and Afrifa, R. O. (2013). Shear
capacity of reinforced palm kernel shells concrete and normal weight concrete with and
without shear reinforcement, In: Nkum, R. K., Nani, G., Atepor, L., Assasie, O.R, Awere,
E. and Bamfo-Adjei, E. (Eds.), Proceedings of 2nd Applied Research Conference in Africa
(ARCA 2013), Kumasi, Ghana, pp. 135-150, ISBN 978-9988-1-7051-6.
5. Acheampong, A., Ayarkwa, J., Adom-Asamoah, M. and Baiden, B. K. (2013).
Comparative study of the physical properties of palm kernel shells concrete and normal
weight concrete in Ghana, In:Thwala, W.D. and Aigbavboa, C. O. (Eds.), Proceedings of
2nd International Conference on Infrastructural Development in Africa (ICIDA 2013),
Johannesburg, South Africa, pp. 185-193
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6. Fonseca, C., Stef. S., Nyarko, K., Naafs, A. and Francey, F (2013). Covering the costs of
capital maintenance of rural water supply systems: current practices and future options.
WASHCost/Triple S Working Paper No 9, IRC International Water and Sanitation Centre,
The Netherlands.
7. Nyarko, K. B. and Dwumfour-Asare, B (2013). Tracking direct support and capital
maintenance cost in rural water service delivery in Ghana. IRC Symposium 2013
Monitoring Sustainable WASH Service Delivery, The Hague, the Netherlands.
8. Sackey, M. A., Anornu, G. K., Kumah, Y. and Kortatsi, B. K. (2013). Cyanide Decay and
Metal Speciation in Decant Ponds ofCarbon-in-Leach Tailings Storage Facilities – A Case
Study at Gold Fields Ghana Limited, Tarkwa Mine (GFGL). Proceedings of the
International Mine Water Association Annual Conference 2013, Reliable Mine Water
Technology, Vol. 1, pp 457 – 461.
9. Sackey, M. A., K.Anornu, G., Kumah, Y., Kortatsi, B. K. and Antwi Yeboah, K. (2013).
Attenuation Potential of Clay Liner Carbon-in-Leach Tailings StorageFacilities – A Case
Study at Gold Fields Ghana Limited, Tarkwa Mine(GFGL). Proceedings of the
International Mine Water Association Annual Conference 2013, Reliable Mine Water
Technology, Vol. 1, pp 451-456
10. Bediako, M., Adjaottor, A. A. A., Gawu, S. K. Y. and Kankam, C. K. Potential use of
crushed Ghanaian limestone in formulated mortar for masonry”, proceedings of the 2nd
international conference on sustainable construction, materials and technologies,
Universita Politecnica D’elle Marche, Ancona, Italy.
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
ACADEMIC STAFF
F.K. Forson
BSc (Eng), MSc (Mech. Eng) (Kumasi) (DMU) (Leics.)
Senior Lecturers:
S.M. Sackey
BSc. (Eng), (Kumasi), MSc (Cranfield), PhD (NCA&T)
A.K. Sunnu
BSc (Eng), Mphil (Kumasi), PhD (Toulon Var), MGhIE
G. Takyi
BEng (HMS) (Salford), MSc (Advanced Manuf, Salford.)
PhD (Electronics Manuf.) (Salford) (Head of Department)
P.Y. Andoh
BSc. (Eng), (Kumasi), MSc. (PhD) (NCA & T), (North
Carolina)
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E.W. Ramde
Dip, BSc. MSc. (Physics) (Ouaga). MSc. PhD (Mech. Eng)
(Kumasi)
Lecturers:
Araba K. Instiful (Mrs.)
BSc. (Eng) (Kumasi), MSc. (Ind Tech) (Michigan)
M.N. Sackey
BSc. (Eng) (Kumasi), MSc. (Trondheim)
Y.A.K. Fiagbe
BSc. (Eng), MSc (Eng) (Kumasi), PhD (KNUST)
A. Agyei-Agyemang
BSc. (Eng) (Karlsruhe), MSc. (Eng) (Karlsruhe) PhD
(KNUST)
F. Davis
Dip, (Mech. Eng), BSc (Eng), MPhil (Kumasi) PhD
(NCA&T) Greensboro North Carolina
*E. Akyereko Adjei (Mrs.)
BSc. (Eng) (Kumasi), MSc (Cranfield)
P.O. Tawiah
BSc. (Eng), MSc. (New York)
J. Ampofo
BSc. (Eng) (Kumasi), MSc PhD (NCA&T) Greensboro
North Carolina
L. D. Mensah
BSc. (Eng) (Kumasi), MSc. (University of Nottingham, UK
PhD. (Cranfield University, UK)
F. Nyarko
BSc. (Eng) (Kumasi), MSc. (Loughborough Univ. UK)
D. A. Quansah
BSc. (Eng) (Kumasi), MSc. (Kumasi) MSpe, 2iE,
Ouagadougou
D. E. K. Dzebre
BSc. (Eng) (Kumasi), MSc (Kumasi)
F. W. Adam
BSc. (Eng) (Kumasi), MSc (Kumasi)
Research Fellow:
#H.K. Ata-Bedu
BSc. (Eng) (Kumasi), MBA (Strathclyde), FGhIE
I.A. Edwin
Dip (Mech. Eng) Kumasi, Postgraduate Dip (Renewable
Energy Resources) SOGESTA, Italy.
Visiting lecturer:
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#K.K. Bofah
BSc. (Aeronautics and Astronautics) (Purdue), MS
(Aeronautics), (CALTECH), PhD (Aeronautics)
*Study Leave
# On Contract
DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER ENGINEERING
ACADEMIC STAFF
Associate Professor :
K. O. Boateng
BSc (Eng) (Kumasi), ME, DE (Ehime) (Head of Department)
Senior Lecturers:
**K. Diawuo
BSc. (Eng) (Kumasi), MSc (Kingston), PhD (N’cle)
Lecturers:
*J. K. G. Nuamah
Y. Ahmed
*I. Acquah
*D. A. Y. Agyapong
#I. Larchie
BSc. (Eng) (Kumasi), MSc (Offenburg)
BSc, MB ChB. (Kumasi). M.Trop Paed (Liverpool), MSc
(Scotland)
BSc (Eng) (Kumasi), MSc (Surrey)
BSc (Eng) (Kumasi), MSc (Nottingham)
BSc (Physics) (Kumasi), B. Ed (York) MSc (Medical Physics)
(Surrey), M.ASc (Elect./Biomed Eng.) (Dalhousie, CQA. ASQMilwaukee), CQPA (ASQ-Milwaukee)
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E. K. Akowuah
B. Kommey
BSc (Eng), (Kumasi), MSc (Kent), PhD (Eng) (Kent)
BSc. (Eng), Thuringen, MSc. (Berlin)
Assistant Lecturers
P. Adame
A. S. Agbemenu
J. Yankey
BSc (Eng), (Kumasi), MSc (Georgia)
BSc (Eng) (Kumasi), MSc (Kumasi)
BSc (Eng) (Kumasi), MPhil (Kumasi)
*On Study Leave
**On Sabbatical Leave#Leave of Absence
1. Keelson, E., Boateng, K. O. and Ghansah, I. (2014). A Smart Retrofitted Meter for Developing
Countries. International Journal of Computer Applications, 90(5): 40 – 46.
2. Tengviel, J. and Diawuo, K. (2013).Comparing the impact of Mobile Nodes ARRIVAL
Patterns in Manets Using poisson and Pareto Models, International Journal of Wireless &
Mobile Networks, 5(4): 135.
3. Amoako, P. Y. O. and Diawuo, K.(2013). Forecasting Foreign Exchange Rates Using Neural
network. International Journal of Societal Applications of computer Science, 2(3): 298 – 302.
ISSN 2319-8443
4. Diawuo, K., Dotche, K. A. and Cumberbatch, T. (2013). Data Fitting to Hata Okumura
Propagation Model Using Least Square Algorithm: Case Study in Ghana. International
Journal of Engineering Sciences, 2(6): 226 – 230.
5. Weyori, B. A. and Boateng, K. O. (2013). Dynamic Intelligent Mean Filter for Impulse Noise
Suppression in 2D Images. International Journal of Modern Engineering, 13(2): 60 – 67.
6. Bonsu, K. A., Boateng, K. O., Oppong, J. K. and Dotche, K. A. (2013). Small-Scale Fading
Characteristics in Cellular Networks in Ghana.International Journal of Interdisciplinary
Telecommunications and Networking, 5(3):23 – 33.
7. Nunoo-Mensah, H., Akowuah, E. K. and Boateng, K. O. (2014). A review of Network Access
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Control (NAC) tools for enterprise education networks.International Journal of Computer
Applications.
8. Klogo, G. S., and Gadze, J. D. (2013). Energy Contraint of Localization Techniques in Wireless
Sensor Networks (WSN): A survey.International Journal of Computer Applications,
75(9).(0975-8887)
9. Klogo, G. S., Gasonoo, A. and Amponsah, K. E. I. (2013). On the Performance of Filters of
Reduction of Speckle Noise in SAR Images off the Coast of Gulf of Guinea.International
Journal of Information Technology, Moldelling and Computing, 1(1).
10. Klogo, G. S., and Gadze, J. D. (2014). Secured Clustered Network for Localization and
Monitoring of Smart Energy Meters (SEM) in Ghana.International Journal of Computer
Applications, 89(4).(0975-8887)
11. Otupiri, R., Akowuah, E. K., Haxha, S., Ademgil, H., Abdel ‘Malek, F., Aggoun, A. (2014). A
Novel Birefrigent Photonic Crystal Fiber Surface Plasmon Resonance Biosensor.Photonics
Journal, 6(4): 1 – 11.
ARITICLES PUBLISHED IN CONFRENCE PROCEEDINGS
1. Tchao, E. T., Ofosu, W. K. and Diawuo, K. (2013). Radio Planning and Field Trial
Measurement of a Deployed 4G WiMAX Network in an Urban Sub-Saharan African
Environment, 12th Annual Wireless Telecommunications Symposium (WTS 2013) ,USA.
2. Oduro-Gyimah, F. K., Azasoo, J, Q. and Boateng, K. O. (2013). Statistical Analysis of
Outage Time of Commercial Telecommunication Networks in Ghana. Proceedings,
International Conference on Adaptive Science and Technology (ICAST 2013), pp.1-8,
November 25-27.
3. Bonsu, K. A., Boateng, K. O., Oppong, J. K. and Dotche, K. A. (2013): Small-Scale Fading
Characteristics in Cellular Networks in Ghana, Wireless Telecommunication Symposium
(WTS 2013), Phoenix, Arizona, USA, April 17-19, 2013.
4. Ademgil, H., Eze, U. F., Akowuah, E. K., Haxha, S., “Photonic Crystal Fiber based sensor,
“Signal Processing and Communications Applications Conference (SIU), 2013 21st, Vol.,
No., Pp 1,4. April 24 – 26.
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TECHNOLOGY CONSULTANCY CENTRE
ACADEMIC STAFF
Senior Research Fellows:
Peggy Oti-Boateng (Mrs.)
G. Y. Obeng
BSc. (Biochem) (Kumasi), PhD (Adelaide), Cert. (Dev.
of Innovative Systems) (Maastricht) Cert. (Small Business
Management) Cranfield), Cert. (Tech. for Rural Women)
(Reading).
BSc. (Eng.) (Kumasi), MSc (Flensburg), PhD. (Kumasi),
Cert. Moulds and Dies Design (India), Cert. Learning
Intercultural Competences (Bonn), Cert International
Development & Design (Boston) (Director)
Research Fellows:
D. A. K. Amrago
BA (Art) Postgrad. Dip. Ind. Mgt. (Kumasi), MA Human
Resource Management (Cape Coast) Cert. Small Bus. Mgt.
and Entrepreneurship, Ghana, UGBS, Advance Cert.
Corporate Governance IoD, Ghana
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M. K. Adjaloo
M. Commeh
Assistant Research Fellow:
K. Donkor
BSc. (Zoo) Dip. (Ed) (Cape Coast), MPhil (Bio. Science)
Kumasi.
BA (Art) (Kumasi), MSc. (Flensburg), Cert. (Java
Programme MIT), Cert. (L.S.I.S) Tresti.
BA (Art) (Kumasi), MFA (Kumasi)
BOOK PUBLISHED
Hormenoo, C., Obeng, G. Y. and Adjaloo, M. K. (2013). Ghana Jatropha Project: Training Manual
for Installation, Operation and Maintenance of Equipment. Published by PRISEBS Publishers,
Kumasi, Ghana, 27 pages. ISBN: 978-9988 -1-9652-3
1. Frimpong-Anin, K., Adjaloo, M. K., Kwapong, P. K. and Oduro, W. (2014). Structure and
Stability of Cocoa Flowers and Their Response to Pollination Journal of Botany, Article ID
513623,6 pages. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/513623.
2. Obeng, G. Y., Adjaloo, M. K. andAmrago, D. K. (2013). Analysis of Skills and Training Needs
of Metalwork Engineering Enterprises in Ghana. The International Journal of Engineering and
Science, 2(8): 102 – 112. ISSN(e): 2319 – 1813 ISSN(p): 2319 – 1805
3. Mensah, E., Obeng, G. Y. and Antwi, E. (2013). Engine performance evaluation using
biodiesel blends from waste palm kernel oil, mixed WVOs and diesel fuel. International
Journal of Engineering and Science, 2(9): 19 – 25. ISSN (e): 2319 – 1813 ISSN (p): 2319 –
1805.
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4. Mensah, E. and Obeng, G. Y. (2013). Assessment and Projection of Waste Vegetable oils from
Hotels for Biodiesel Feedstock and CO2 Savings in Ghana. International Journal of
Engineering Research and Science &Technology, 2(4): 1-12. ISSN 2319-5991.
1. Waldman-Brown, A., Obeng, G. Y., Gyamfi, Y. A., Langevin, S. and Adam, A. (2013).
Fabbing for Africa’s Informal Sector. Proceedings of the 9th International Fab lab
Conference (Fab 9) in Yokohama. Research Stream in Japan. February 21 – 28.The
International Fab Lab Association. [http://www.fablabinternational.org/fab-labresearch/proceedings-from-the-fab-9-research- stream]
2. Amrago, D. (2013). Design and Techniques in Appropriate domestic Fires In: Proceedings
of National Woodstoves Festival, Accra, Ghana. November 8. www.snvworld.org/en/ghana
3. Amrago, D. (2013). Climate Change and Wood-fuel Phenomena in Ghana. The Two
Challenges. In: Proceedings of College of Engineering Research Retreat,
Cape Coast. Ghana, July 2 – 5.
4. Amrago, D. (2014). Effective Chimney as a Draft to Eliminate Smoke: Practical Solutions.
In: Proceedings of Ghana National Clean Cookstoves and Fuels Conference, Best Western
Premier, Accra Airport Hotel, Accra, Ghana. April 9 – 10.
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING
ACADEMIC STAFF
S. K. Agodzo
N. Kyei-Baffour
K. A. Dzisi
A. Bart-Plange
E. Mensah
A. Addo
E. Y. H. Bobobee
BSc (Eng) Kumasi, MSc Cranfield, PhD N’cle,
FGhIE, MGSAE(Head of Department)
BSc (Eng) (Kumasi), MSc (Soil & Water Eng)
(Cranfield), PhD (S’oton), Cert (PRA), MGSAE, MGhIE
BSc (Eng) Kumasi, MSc, PhD Cranfield, MGSAE, MghIE
BSc (Eng) (Kumasi), Dipl. Ing Agr. (StuttgartHohenheim), MGhIE, MGSAE
MSc (Eng) (Tashkent), MSc (Cranfield), MGhIE, MGSAE
BSc (Eng) (Kumasi), MSc, PhD (Okayama) MGhIE,
MGSAE
BSc (Eng) Kumasi, MSc Cranfield, PhD Upssala, MGhIE,
MGSAE
Senior Lecturers:
133
J. O. Darko
S. H. M. Aikins
W. A. Agyare
J. Aveyire
Lecturers:
J. O. Akowuah
F. Kemausuor
Assistant Lecturer:
K. A. Aikins
BSc (Agric) Kumasi, MSc (Agric Eng), PhD, Cranfield,
MASOG, MGSAE
BSc (Eng), PGDip (Ind Mgt) (Kumasi), MPhil (Cranfield),
MGSAE, MGhIE, MASAE, AIAgRE, MEurAgEng
BSc (Eng.), MSc Ghent, PhD (Bonn) MGSAE, MGhIE
BSc (Eng) Kumasi, Dipl Ing RW.TH. Aachen, MGhIE,
BSc (Eng), MSc (Eng) (Kumasi), MGSAE
BSc (Eng) (Kumasi), MPhil (Cambridge), MASABE,
MGSAE,
BSc(Eng) Kumasi, MEng (HBNU South Korea) MGSAE
1.
Abagale, F. K., Kyei-Baffour, N., Ofori, E. and Mensah, E. (2013). Types and Seasonal
Diversity of Helminth Eggs in Wastewater used for Peri-Urban Vegetable Crop Production in
Tamale Metropolis, Ghana. International Journal of Current Research, 5(11): 3354-3359.
2.
Afriyie, E., Mensah, E. and Lohri, C. R. (2013). Comparative Study of Composted and
Uncomposted Digestates, Chicken Manure and Cow Dung as Fertilizers and their Effects on
Soil Properties. Global Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 2(4): 12 – 22.
3. Mensah, E., Mensah-Brako, B, Wilson A. Agyare, Francis Padi & Nicholas Kyei-Baffour
(2013). Production Constraints in Cocoa Nursery in Selected major Cocoa Producing Areas in
Ghana. Global Journal of Engineering, Design & Technology, 2(2): 1 – 7.
4.
Mensah, E., Boateng, K. K. and Agyare, W. A. (2013). Health Risk of Agrochemicals Usage
in Tomato (Lycopersicum esculentum) Production in the Offinso-North District of Ghana.
International Journal of Engineering Science and Technology, 5(9): 1672 – 1681.
5.
Mensah, E., Mensah-Brako, B., Agyare, W. A. and Padi, F. (2013). Water Application Rate
Effect on Growth Performance of Hybrid Cocoa Seedlings in the Semi-deciduous Forest Zone
of Ghana. International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology, 2(2): 1 – 12.
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6.
Mensah, E. and Obeng, G. Y. (2013). Assessment and Projection of Waste Vegetable Oils
from Hotels for Biodiesel Feedstock and CO2 Savings in Ghana. International Journal of
Engineering Research and Science & Technology, 2(4): 1 – 12.
7.
E. Mensah, Obeng, G. Y. and Antwi, E. (2013). Engine Performance Evaluation Using
Biodiesel Blends from Waste Palm Kernel Oil, Mixed WVOs and Diesel Fuel. The
International Journal of Engineering and Science, 2(9): 19 – 25.
8. Kyei-Baffour, N., Ofori, E., Mensah, E., Agyare, W. A. and Atta-Darkwa, T. (2013).
Modelling Groundwater Flow of the Besease Inland Valley Bottom in Ghana. Global Journal
of Biology, Agriculture & Health Sciences, 2(1): 52 – 60.
9. Atta-Darkwa, T., Kyei-Baffour, N., Ofori, E., Mensah, E. and Agyare, W. A. (2013).
Quantification of Groundwater Recharge in the River Oda Catchment Using the Water-table
Fluctuation Method. Global Journal of Engineering, Design & Technology, 2(1): 96 – 103.
10. Ofori, E., Ayer, J., Mensah, E., Kyei-Baffour, N. and Sosa, I. A. (2013). Assessing the Impact
of Long-term Hevea Brasiliensis (Para Rubber) Plantation on Soil dry Bulk Density and
Porosity in a Semi-Deciduous Forest Environment in Ghana. International Journal of
Engineering Research and Science & Technology, 2(2): 123 – 136.
11. Huang, J., Nkrumah, P. N., Anim, D. O. and Mensah, E. (2013). E-Waste Disposal Effects on
the Aquatic Environment, Accra, Ghana. Reviews of Environmental Contamination and
Toxicology, 229: 19 – 34.ISSN: 0179 – 5953
12. Addo, A. and Bart-Plange, A.(2013). Musculoskeletal Disorders Associated with cocoa
warehouse tasks in Ghana: Preliminary results from a pilot study. Global Journal of Biology,
Agriculture and Health Sciences, 2(1): 38 – 41. ISSN NO.: 2319-5584
13. Braimah, C. A. and Agodzo, S. (2014). Challenges to efficient and effective irrigation water
management in Ghana – the case of Bontanga Irrigation Project. IOSR Journal of Engineering,
4 (4) ||V2||: 34 – 41. ISSN (e): 2250-3021, ISSN (p): 2278-8719.
14. Obuobie, E., Ofori, D., Agodzo S. K., and Okrah, C. (2013). Groundwater potential for dry
season irrigation in North eastern Ghana. Water International, 38(4): 433 – 448. DOI:
10.1080/02508060.2013.814212.
15. Kemausuor, F., Kamp, A., Thomsen, S. T., Bensah, E. C. and Østergård, H. (2014). Assessment
of biomass residue availability and bioenergy yields in Ghana. Resources, Recycling and
Conservation, 86: 28 – 37.
16. Kemausuor, F., Adkins, E., Adu-Poku, I., Brew-Hammond, A. and Modi, V. (2014).
Electrification planning using Network Planner tool: The case of Ghana. Energy for
Sustainable Development, 19: 92 – 101.
17. Mensah, G. S., Kemausuor, F. and Brew-Hammond, A. (2014). Energy Access Indicators and
Trends in Ghana. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 30: 317 – 323.
18. Kemausuor, F., J. Akowuah and E. Ofori (2013). Assessment of Feedstock Options for Biofuels
Production in Ghana. Journal of Sustainable Bioenergy Systems 3(2):119 – 128.
19. Rockson, G. N. K., Kemausuor, F., Seassey, R. and Yanful, E. (2013). Activities of scavengers
and itinerant buyers in Greater Accra, Ghana. Habitat International, 39:148 – 155.
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COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY
ACADEMIC STAFF
J. S. K. Ayim
BPharm, PhD Lond, DSc, FPSGH, FPC Pharm
J. K. Kwakye
BPharm, MSc, PhD, FPSGH, FPC Pharm
R. K. Adosraku
B.Pharm MPharm, PhD London
Senior Lecturers:
*S. Asare-Nkansah
BPharm, MSc, MPSGH
Isaac Ayensu
BPharm, MSc, MPSGH (Head of Department)
Lecturers:
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Abena Amponsaa Brobbey (Mrs.) BPharm, PhD
Joseph Kwasi Adu
BPharm, MSc, PhD
William Kofie
BSc, PhD
J. A. Adotey
BPharm, MPharm Kumasi, PhD Duquesne, MPSGh
*James Oppong Kyekyeku
BPharm, MPharm Kumasi
*S. O. Bekoe
BPharm, MSc, MPSGH
*On Study Leave
1. Boateng, J. S., Mitchell, J. C., Pawar, H. and Ayensu, I. (2014). Peptides, proteins and
peptide/protein-polymer conjugates as drug delivery system.Protein and Peptide Letters.
(In press).
2. Pawar, H., Boateng, J., Ayensu, I. and Tetteh, J. (2014). Multi functional medicated
lyophilised wafer dressing for effective chronic wound healing. Journal of Pharmaceutical
Sciences. (In press).
3. Boateng, J. S. and Ayensu, I. (2014). Preparation and characterization of laminated
thiolated chitosan-based freeze-dried wafers for potential buccal delivery of
macromolecules.
Drug
Development
and
Industrial
Pharmacy.
DOI:10.3109/03639045.2014.884126
4. Giovino, C., Ayensu, I., Tetteh J. and Boateng J. (2013). An integrated buccal delivery
system combining chitosan films impregnated with peptide loaded PEG-b-PLA
nanoparticles. Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces, 112: 9 – 15.
5. Kianfar, F., Ayensu, I. and Boateng, J. (2013). Carrageenan and poloxamer based
lyophilized polymeric matrix as a potential buccal drug delivery system. Drug
Development
and
Industrial
Pharmacy.
Early
Online:
1–9.
DOI:
10.3109/03639045.2012.762655.
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6. Ameyaw, E. O., Woode, E., Boakye-Gyasi, E., Abotsi, W. K., Oppong Kyekyeku, J. and
Adosraku, R. K. (2014). Anti-allodynic and Anti-hyperalgesic effects of an
ethanolic extract and xylopic acid from the fruits of Xylopia aethiopica in murine models
of neuropathic pain. Phcog Res, 6(2): 172 – 9.
7. Koffuor, G. A., Ameyaw, E. O., Oppong Kyekyeku J., Amponsah, K. I., Sunkwa, A. and
Semenyo S. A. (2013). Analgesic activity of pet. ether, aqueous and hydro-ethanolic leaf
extracts of Aspilia Africana (Pers) C.D. Adams (Asteraceae) in rodents. Int. Res. J. Pharm.,
4(7): 39 – 45.
8.
Koffuor, G. A., Annan, K., Oppong Kyekyeku, J., Fiadjoe, H. K. and Enyan, E. (2013).
Effect of Ethanolic Stem bark Extract of Blighia Unijugata (Sapindaceae) on Monosodium
Glutamate-Induced Uterin Leiomyoma in Sprague-Dawley Rats. British Journal of
Pharmaceutical Research, 3(4), 880 – 896.
9. Woode, E. Ameyaw, E. O., Ainooson, G. K., Abotsi, W. K. M., Boakye-Gyasi, E. and
Oppong Kyekyeku, J. (2013). Analgesic Effects of an Ethanol Extract of the Fruits of
Xylopia aethiopica and Xylopic Acid in Murine Models of Pain: Possible Mechanism(s).
Pharmacologia, 4(1): 285 – 300.
10. Adosraku, R. K., Oppong Kyekyeku, J. and Attah, I. Y. (2013). Characterization and HPLC
Quantification of Piperine isolated from Piper guineense (Fam. Piperaceae).
InternationalJournal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 5(1): 252 – 256.
11. Koffuor, G. A., Ainoonson, G. K., Amponsah, K. I., Addotey, J. N., Asiamah, E. A., Akuffo,
S.N., Adutwum, K. and Bandoh, R. F. (2013). The Antiulcerant Activity of an Aqueous Fruit
Extract of Musa x paradisiaca on Acetic Acid-Induced Gastric Ulceration in ICR Mice. Journal
of Medical and Biomedical Science 2(2): 30 – 39.
12. Koffuor, G. A., Ainoonson, G. K., Addotey, J. A., Amponsah, I. K., Afriyie, V. A. and Tutu, R.
Preliminary pharmacological investigation of the ischuretic property and safety of a hydroethanolic extract of Amaranthus spinosis (Fam: Amaranthaceae). Int J Basic Clin Pharmacol
2013;2:517-27.
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KUMASI CENTRE FOR COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH
ACADEMIC STAFF
E. Owusu-Dabo
PhD (Public Health Epidemiology) Nottingham,
FACP (Ghana), MWACP, Ibadan, MPH Kumasi,
MBChB, Kumasi, BSc (Human Biology) Kumasi
(Director)
1. Sirdah, M. M., Sievertsen, J, Al-Yazji, M. S., Tarazi, I. S., Al-Haddad, R. M., Horstmann,
R. D. and Timmann, C. (2013). The spectrum of β-thalassemia mutations in Gaza Strip,
Palestine. Blood cells, molecules & diseases, 50(4): 247 – 51.
2. Rolling, T., Agbenyega, T., Issifou, S., Adegnika, A. A., Sylverken, J., Spahlinger, D.,
Ansong, D., Löhr, S. J., Burchard, G. D., May, J., Mordmüller, B., Krishna, S., Kremsner,
P.G. and Cramer, J. P. (2014). Delayed hemolysis after treatment with parenteral artesunate
in African children with severe malaria - a double-center prospective study.The Journal of
Infectious Diseases, (Epub ahead of print).
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3. Krumkamp, R., Sarpong, N., Kreuels, B., Ehlkes, L., Loag, W., Schwarz, N. G., Zeeb, H.,
Adu-Sarkodie, Y. and May, J. (2013). Health care Utilization and symptom severity in
Ghanaian children - a cross-sectional study. PLoS One, 8(11): e80598.
4. Frickmann, H., Hänle, A., Essig, A., Dekker, D., Boahen, K., Acquah, S., Sarpong, N.,
Adu-Sarkodie, Y., Schwarz, N. G., May, J., Marks, F., Hagen, R. M. and Poppert, S.
(2013). Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) for rapid identification of Salmonella
ssp. From agar and blood culture broth – an option for the tropics? International journal of
medical microbiology, 303(5): 277 – 84.
5. Frickmann, H., Dekker, D., Boahen, K., Acquah, S., Sarpong, N., Adu-Sarkodie, Y.,
Schwarz, N. G., May, J., Marks, F., Poppert, S., Wiemer, D. F. and Hagen, R. M. (2013).
Increased detection of invasive enteropathogenic bacteria in pre-incubated blood culture
materials by real-time PCR in comparison with automated incubation in Sub-Saharan
Africa.Scandinavian journal of infectious diseases, 45(8): 616 - 22.
6. Papastamatiou, Y. P., Meyer, C. G., Carvalho, F., Dale, J. J., Hutchinson, M. R. and
Holland, K. N. (2013). Telemetry and random-walk models reveal complex patterns of
partial migration in a large marine predator.Ecology, 94(11): 2595 – 606.
7. Cairncross, S., van Asten, H., Jaffar, S., Junghanss, T., Meyer, C. G. and Van der Stuyft,
P. (2013). The ICMJE authorship criteria: a response from the editors.Tropical Medicine
& International Health, 18(10): 1162 – 3.
8. Eckerle, I., Müller, M. A., Kallies, S., Gotthardt, D. N. and Drosten, C. (2013). In-vitro
renal epithelial cell infection reveals a viral kidney tropism as a potential mechanism for
acute renal failure during Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) Coronavirus
infection.Virology journal, 10: 359.
9. Reusken, C., Ababneh, M., Raj, V., Meyer, B., Eljarah, A., Abutarbush, S., Godeke, G.,
Bestebroer, T., Zutt, I., Muller, M., Bosch, B., Rottier, P., Osterhaus, A., Drosten, C.,
Haagmans, B. and Koopmans, M. (2013). Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus
(MERS-CoV) serology in major livestock species in an affected region in Jordan, June to
September 2013.Euro surveillance, 18(50): 20662.
10. Weis, M., Behner, L., Hoffmann, M., Krüger, N., Herrler, G., Drosten, C., Drexler, J. F.,
Dietzel, E. and Maisner, A. (2013). Characterization of African bat henipavirus GH-M74a
glycoproteins.The journal of general virology, 95(Pt 3): 539 – 48.
11. Pauli, G., Bauerfeind, U., Blümel, J., Burger, R., Drosten, C., Gröner, A., Gürtler, L.,
Heiden, M., Hildebrandt, M., Jansen, B., Montag-Lessing, T., Offergeld, R., Seitz, R.,
Schlenkrich, U., Schottstedt, V., Strobel, J. and Willkommen, H. (2013). West Nile
virus.Transfusion Medicine and Hemotherapy, 40(4): 265 – 84.
12. Hocke, A. C., Becher, A., Knepper, J., Peter, A., Holland, G., Tönnies, M., Bauer, T. T.,
Schneider, P., Neudecker, J., Muth, D., Wendtner, C. M., Rückert, J. C., Drosten, C.,
Gruber, A. D., Laue, M., Suttorp, N., Hippenstiel, S. and Wolff, T. (2013). Emerging
human Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus causes widespread infection and
alveolar damage in human lungs.American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care
Medicine, 188(7): 882 – 6.
13. Marklewitz, M., Zirkel, F., Rwego, I. B., Heidemann, H., Trippner, P., Kurth, A., Kallies,
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R., Briese, T., Lipkin, W. I., Drosten, C., Gillespie, T. R. and Junglen, S. (2013) Discovery
of a unique novel clade of mosquito-associated bunyaviruses.Journal of virology 87(23):
12850 – 12865.
14. Krüger, N., Hoffmann, M., Weis, M., Drexler, J. F., Müller, M. A., Winter, C., Corman,
V. M., Gützkow, T., Drosten, C., Maisner, A. and Herrler, G. (2013). Surface glycoproteins
of an African henipavirus induce syncytium formation in a cell line derived from an
African fruit bat, Hypsignathus monstrosus.Journal of virology, 87(24): 13889 - 13891.
15. Drexler, J. F., Geipel, A., König, A., Corman, V. M., van Riel, D., Leijten, L. M., Bremer,
C. M., Rasche, A., Cottontail, V. M., Maganga, G. D., Schlegel, M., Müller, M. A., Adam,
A., Klose, S. M., Carneiro, A. J., Stöcker, A., Franke, C. R., Gloza-Rausch, F., Geyer, J.,
Annan, A., Adu-Sarkodie, Y., Oppong, S., Binger, T., Vallo, P., Tschapka, M., Ulrich, R.
G., Gerlich, W. H., Leroy, E., Kuiken, T., Glebe, D. and Drosten, C. (2013). Bats carry
pathogenic hepadnaviruses antigenically related to hepatitis B virus and capable of
infecting human hepatocytes.Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the
United States of America, 110(40): 16151 – 6.
16. Niemeyer, D., Zillinger, T., Muth, D., Zielecki, F., Horvath, G., Suliman, T., Barchet, W.,
Weber, F., Drosten, C. and Müller, M. A. (2013). Middle East respiratory syndrome
coronavirus accessory protein 4a is a type I interferon antagonist.Journal of Virology,
87(22): 12489 – 12495.
17. Hoffmann, M., Müller, M. A., Drexler, J. F., Glende, J., Erdt, M., Gützkow, T., Losemann,
C., Binger, T., Deng, H., Schwegmann-Weßels, C., Esser, K. H., Drosten, C. and Herrler
G. (2013). Differential sensitivity of bat cells to infection by enveloped RNA viruses:
coronaviruses, paramyxoviruses, filoviruses, and influenza viruses.PLoS One, 8(8):
e72942.
18. Reusken, C. B., Haagmans, B. L., Müller, M. A., Gutierrez, C., Godeke, G. J., Meyer, B.,
Muth, D., Raj, V. S., Smits-De Vries, L., Corman, V. M., Drexler, J. F., Smits, S. L., El
Tahir, Y. E., De Sousa, R., van Beek, J., Nowotny, N., van Maanen, K., Hidalgo-Hermoso,
E., Bosch, B. J., Rottier, P., Osterhaus, A., Gortázar-Schmidt, C., Drosten, C. and
Koopmans, M. P. (2013). Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus neutralising
serum antibodies in dromedary camels: a comparative serological study.The Lancet
infectious diseases, 13(10): 859 – 866.
19. Guberina, H., Witzke, O., Timm, J., Dittmer, U., Müller, M. A., Drosten, C. and Bonin, F.
(2014). A patient with severe respiratory failure caused by novel human
coronavirus.Infection, 42(1): 203 – 206.
20. Drosten, C. (2013). Is MERS another SARS?The Lancet Infect Diseases, 13(9): 727 – 728.
21. Gläsker, S., Lulla, A., Lulla, V., Couderc, T., Drexler, J. F., Liljeström, P., Lecuit, M.,
Drosten, C., Merits, A. and Kümmerer, B. M. (2013). Virus replicon particle based
Chikungunya virus neutralization assay using Gaussia luciferase as readout.Virology
Journal, 10: 235.
22. Drosten, C., Seilmaier, M., Corman, V. M., Hartmann, W., Scheible, G., Sack, S.,
Guggemos, W., Kallies, R., Muth, D., Junglen, S., Müller, M. A., Haas, W., Guberina, H.,
Röhnisch, T., Schmid-Wendtner, M., Aldabbagh, S., Dittmer, U., Gold, H., Graf, P., Bonin,
F., Rambaut, A. and Wendtner, C. M. (2013). Clinical features and virological analysis of
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a case of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus infection.The Lancet infectious
diseases, 13(9): 745 – 51.
23. Corman, V. M., Rasche, A., Diallo, T. D., Cottontail, V. M., Stöcker, A., Souza, B. F.,
Corrêa, J. I., Carneiro, A. J., Franke, C. R., Nagy, M., Metz, M., Knörnschild, M., Kalko,
E. K., Ghanem, S. J., Morales, K. D., Salsamendi, E., Spínola, M., Herrler, G., Voigt, C.
C., Tschapka, M., Drosten, C. and Drexler, J. F. (2013). Highly diversified coronaviruses
in neotropical bats.The Journal of General Virology, 94(Pt 9): 1984 – 1994.
24. Kopp, A., Gillespie, T. R., Hobelsberger, D., Estrada, A., Harper, J. M., Miller, R. A.,
Eckerle, I., Müller, M. A., Podsiadlowski, L., Leendertz, F. H., Drosten, C. and Junglen,
S. (2013). Provenance and geographic spread of St. Louis encephalitis virus.mBio 4(3):
e00322-13.
25. Feldt, T., Sarfo, F. S., Zoufaly, A., Phillips, R. O., Burchard, G., van Lunzen, J., Jochum,
J., Chadwick, D., Awasom, C., Claussen, L., Drosten, C., Drexler, J. F. and Eis-Hübinger,
A. M. (2013). Hepatitis E virus infections in HIV-infected patients in Ghana and
Cameroon.Journal of clinical virology, 58(1): 18 – 23.
26. de Groot, R. J., Baker, S. C., Baric, R. S., Brown, C. S., Drosten, C., Enjuanes, L., Fouchier,
R. A., Galiano, M., Gorbalenya, A. E., Memish, Z. A., Perlman, S., Poon, L. L., Snijder,
E. J., Stephens, G. M., Woo, P. C., Zaki, A. M., Zambon, M. and Ziebuhr, J. (2013). Middle
East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV): announcement of the Coronavirus
Study Group.Journal of virology, 87(14): 7790 – 7792.
27. Gürtler, L., Bauerfeind, U., Blümel, J., Burger, R., Drosten, C., Gröner, A., Heiden, M.,
Hildebrandt, M., Jansen, B., Montag-Lessing, T., Offergeld, R., Pauli, G., Seitz, R.,
Schlenkrich, U., Schottstedt, V., Strobel, J. and Willkommen, H. (2013). Arbonematodes
- nematode infections transmissible by arthropods: arbeitskreis blut, untergruppe
«bewertung blutassoziierter krankheitserreger»*.Transfusion medicine and hemotherapy,
40(1): 50 – 62.
28. Eckerle, I., Keller-Stanislawski, B., Santibanez, S., Buderus, S., Hillmann, M., Drosten, C.
and Eis-Hübinger, A. M. (2013). Nonfebrile seizures after mumps, measles, rubella, and
varicella-zoster virus combination vaccination with detection of measles virus RNA in
serum, throat, and urine.Clinical and vaccine immunology, 20(7): 1094 – 1096.
29. Lekana-Douki, S. E., Mouinga-Ondémé, A., Nkoghe, D., Drosten, C., Drexler, J. F.,
Kazanji, M. and Leroy, E. M. (2013). Early introduction and delayed dissemination of
pandemic influenza, Gabon.Emerging infectious diseases, 19(4): 644 - 647.
30. Annan, A., Baldwin, H. J., Corman, V. M., Klose, S. M., Owusu, M., Nkrumah, E. E.,
Badu, E. K., Anti, P., Agbenyega, O., Meyer, B., Oppong, S., Sarkodie, Y. A., Kalko, E.
K., Lina, P. H., Godlevska, E. V., Reusken, C., Seebens, A., Gloza-Rausch, F., Vallo, P.,
Tschapka, M., Drosten, C. and Drexler, J. F. (2013). Human betacoronavirus 2c
EMC/2012-related viruses in bats, Ghana and Europe.Emerging infectious diseases, 19(3):
456 – 459.
31. Corman, V. M., Eickmann, M., Landt, O., Bleicker, T., Brünink, S., Eschbach-Bludau, M.,
Matrosovich, M., Becker, S. and Drosten, C. (2013). Specific detection by real-time
reverse-transcription PCR assays of a novel avian influenza A (H7N9) strain associated
with human spillover infections in China.Euro Surveillance, 18(16): 20461.
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32. Reusken, C., Mou, H., Godeke, G. J., van der Hoek, L., Meyer, B., Müller, M. A.,
Haagmans, B., de Sousa, R., Schuurman, N., Dittmer, U., Rottier, P., Osterhaus, A.,
Drosten, C., Bosch, B. J. and Koopmans, M. (2013). Specific serology for emerging human
coronaviruses by protein microarray.Euro Surveillance, 18(14): 20441.
33. Zirkel, F., Roth, H., Kurth, A., Drosten, C., Ziebuhr, J. and Junglen, S. (2013).
Identification and characterization of genetically divergent members of the newly
established family Mesoniviridae.Journal of virology, 87(11): 6346 – 58.
34. Maganga, G. D., Verrier, D., Zerbinati, R. M., Drosten, C., Drexler, J. F. and Leroy, E. M.
(2013). Molecular typing of PPRV strains detected during an outbreak in sheep and goats
in south-eastern Gabon in 2011.Virology journal, 10: 82.
35. Raj, V. S., Mou, H., Smits, S. L., Dekkers, D. H., Müller, M. A., Dijkman, R., Muth, D.,
Demmers, J. A., Zaki, A., Fouchier, R. A., Thiel, V., Drosten, C., Rottier, P. J., Osterhaus,
A. D., Bosch, B. J. and Haagmans, B. L. (2013). Dipeptidyl peptidase 4 is a functional
receptor for the emerging human coronavirus-EMC.Nature, 495(7440): 251 – 254.
36. Gierer, S., Bertram, S., Kaup, F., Wrensch, F., Heurich, A., Krämer-Kühl, A., Welsch, K.,
Winkler, M., Meyer, B., Drosten, C., Dittmer, U., von Hahn, T., Simmons, G., Hofmann,
H. and Pöhlmann, S. (2013). The spike protein of the emerging betacoronavirus EMC uses
a novel coronavirus receptor for entry, can be activated by TMPRSS2, and is targeted by
neutralizing antibodies.Journal of virology, 87(10): 5502 – 5511.
37. Kindler, E., Jónsdóttir, H. R., Muth, D., Hamming, O. J., Hartmann, R., Rodriguez, R.,
Geffers, R., Fouchier, R. A., Drosten, C., Müller, M. A., Dijkman, R., Thiel, V. (2013).
Efficient replication of the novel human betacoronavirus EMC on primary human
epithelium highlights its zoonotic potential.mBio, 4(1): e00611.
38. Deeks, S., Drosten, C., Picker, L., Subbarao, K. and Suzich, J. (2013). Roadblocks to
translational challenges on viral pathogenesis.Nature medicine, 19(1): 30 – 34.
39. Eis-Hübinger, A. M., Eckerle, I., Helmer, A., Reber, U., Dresbach, T., Buderus, S.,
Drosten, C. and Müller, A. (2013). Two cases of sepsis-like illness in infants caused by
human parechovirus traced back to elder siblings with mild gastroenteritis and respiratory
symptoms.Journal of Clinical Microbiology 51(2): 715 – 718.
40. Nartey, R., Owusu-Dabo, E., Kruppa, T., Baffour-Awuah, S., Annan, A., Oppong, S.,
Becker, N. and Obiri-Danso, K. (2013). Use of Bacillus thuringiensis var israelensis as a
viable option in an Integrated Malaria Vector Control Programme in the Kumasi
Metropolis, Ghana.Parasites & vectors, 6(1): 116.
Adu-Sarkodie, Y. and May, J. (2013). Health care utilization and symptom severity in
Ghanaian children--a cross-sectional study.PLoS One, 8(11): e80598.
G., Gerlich, W. H., Leroy, E., Kuiken, T., Glebe, D. and Drosten, C. (2013). Bats carry
pathogenic hepadnaviruses antigenically related to hepatitis B virus and capable of
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infecting human hepatocytes.Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the
United States of America, 110(40): 16151 – 16156.
43. Drexler, J. F., Corman, V. M., Müller, M. A., Lukashev, A. N., Gmyl, A., Coutard, B.,
Adam, A., Ritz, D., Leijten, L. M., van Riel, D., Kallies, R., Klose, S. M., Gloza-Rausch,
F., Binger, T., Annan, A., Adu-Sarkodie, Y., Oppong, S., Bourgarel, M., Rupp, D.,
Hoffmann, B., Schlegel, M., Kümmerer, B. M., Krüger, D. H., Schmidt-Chanasit, J.,
Setién, A. A., Cottontail, V. M., Hemachudha, T., Wacharapluesadee, S., Osterrieder, K.,
Bartenschlager, R., Matthee, S., Beer, M., Kuiken, T., Reusken, C., Leroy, E. M., Ulrich,
R. G. and Drosten, C. (2013). Evidence for novel hepaciviruses in rodents.PLoS pathogens,
9(6): e1003438.
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spp. from agar and blood culture broth--an option for the tropics?International journal of
medical microbiology, 303(5): 277 – 284.
Schwarz, N. G., May, J., Marks, F., Poppert, S., Wiemer, D. F. and Hagen, R. M. (2013).
Africa.Scandinavian Journal of Infectious Diseases, 45(8): 616 – 622.
46. Feglo, P., Adu-Sarkodie, Y., Ayisi, L., Jain, R., Spurbeck, R. R., Springman, A. C.,
Engleberg, N. C., Newton, D. W., Xi, C. and Walk, S. T. (2013). Emergence of a novel
extended-spectrum-β-lactamase (ESBL)-producing, fluoroquinolone-resistant clone of
extraintestinal pathogenic Escherichia coli in Kumasi, Ghana.Journal of clinical
microbiology, 51(2): 728 – 730.
47. Vandelannoote, K., Jordaens, K., Bomans, P., Leirs, H., Durnez, L., Affolabi, D., Sopoh,
G., Aguiar, J., Phanzu, D. M., Kibadi, K., Eyangoh, S., Manou, L. B., Phillips, R. O., Adjei,
O., Ablordey, A., Rigouts, L., Portaels, F., Eddyani, M., de Jong, B. C. (2104). Insertion
Sequence Element Single Nucleotide Polymorphism Typing Provides Insights into the
Population Structure and Evolution of Mycobacterium ulcerans across Africa.Applied and
environmental microbiology, 80(3): 1197 – 1209.
48. Kang, H., Kreuels, B., Adjei, O., Krumkamp, R., May, J. and Small, D. S. (2013). The
causal effect of malaria on stunting: a Mendelian randomization and matching
approach.International journal of epidemiology, 42(5): 1390-1398.
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DEPARTMENT OF CHILD HEALTH
ACADEMIC STAFF
E. O. D. Addo-Yobo
BSc, MBChB, DTCH, MSc, MWACP, FGCP, MD(Head
of Department)
Senior Lecturers:
A. Osei-Akoto
G. T. Plange-Rhule (Mrs.)
S. Antwi
D. Ansong
BSc, MBChB, FWACP, FGCP
BSc, MBChB, MWACP, DPDM, FGCP
BSc, MBChB, FWACP, DPDM, MSc (Nephro), FGCP
BSc, MSc, MBChB, FWACP, FGCP
Lecturer:
J. A. Dogbe
BSc, MBChB, DPDM, MPH, FWACP
A. Ennimil
BSc, MBChB, FWACP
C. K. A. Poku
BSc, MBChB, FWACP
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1. Brinton, L. A., Figueroa, J. D., Awuah, B., Yarney, J., Wiafe, S., Wood, S. N., Ansong, D.,
Nyarko, K., Wiafe-Addai, B., Clegg-Lamptey, J. N. (2014). Breast cancer in Sub-Saharan
Africa: opportunities for prevention. Breast Cancer Res Treat., 144(3): 467 – 478. doi:
10.1007/s10549-014-2868-z. Epub 2014 Mar 7. PMID: 24604092 [PubMed - in process]
2. Willey, B. A., Tougher, S. and Ye, Y., Mann, A. G., Thomson, R., Kourgueni, I. A.,
Amuasi, J. H., Ren, R., Wamukoya, M., Rueda, S. T., Taylor, M., Seydou, M., Nguah, S.
B., Ndiaye, S., Mberu, B., Malam, O., Kalolella, A., Juma, E., Johanes, B., Festo, C., Diap,
G., Diallo, D., Bruxvoort, K., Ansong, D., Amin, A., Adegoke, C. A., Hanson, K., Arnold,
F. and Goodman, C. ACTwatchGroup, (2014). Communicating the AMFm message:
exploring the effect of communication and training interventions on private for-profit
provider awareness and knowledge related to a multi-country anti-malarial subsidy
intervention. Malar J., 4(13): 46. doi: 10.1186/1475-2875-13-46. PMID: 24495691
[PubMed - in process]
3. Handlogten, K. S., Molitor, R. J., Roeker, L. E., Narla, N. P., Bachman, M. J., Quayson,
S., Owusu-Afriyie, O., Adjei, E., Ankobea, F., Clayton, A., Roberts, L., MacLaughlin, K.
and Ansong, D. (2014). Cervical cancer screening in Ghana, West Africa: prevalence of
abnormal cytology and challenges for expanding screening. Int J Gynecol Pathol., 33(2):
197 – 202. doi: 10.1097/PGP.0b013e318298a9e6. PMID: 24487476 [PubMed - in process]
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P. G. and Cramer J. P. (2014). Delayed Hemolysis after Treatment with Parenteral
Artesunate in African Children with Severe Malaria--A Double-center Prospective Study.
J Infect Dis., Jan 29. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 24376273 [PubMed - as supplied by
publisher]
5. Ansong, D., Akoto, A. O., Ocloo, D., Ohene-Frempong, K. (2013). Mediterr J Hematol
Infect Dis. 2013 Nov 4;5(1):e2013062. doi: 10.4084/MJHID.2013.062. eCollection. Sickle
cell disease: management options and challenges in developing countries. PMID:
24363877 [PubMed]
6. Willardson, S. L., Dickerson, T. T., Wilson, J. S., Ansong, D., Bueler, E., Boakye, I.,
Marfo, J., Arhin, B. and Alder, S. C. (2013). Forming a supplement intervention using a
multi-theoretical behavior model. Am J Health Behav., 37(6): 831 – 840. doi:
10.5993/AJHB.37.6.12. PMID: 24001632 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
7. Williams, E. A., Keenan, K. E., Ansong, D., Simpson, L. M., Boakye, I., Boaheng, J. M.,
Awuah, D., Nkyi, C. A., Nyannor, I., Arhin, B., Alder, S., Benson, L. S. and Dickerson, T.
T. The burden and correlates of hypertension in rural Ghana: a cross-sectional study.
Diabetes Metab Syndr.,7(3): 123 – 128. doi: 10.1016/j.dsx.2013.06.015. Epub 2013 Jul 30.
PMID: 23953175 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
8. Versporten, A., Sharland, M., Bielicki, J., Drapier, N., Vankerckhoven, V. and Goossens,
H. ARPEC Project Group Members. (2013). The antibiotic resistance and prescribing in
European Children project: a neonatal and pediatric antimicrobial web-based point
prevalence survey in 73 hospitals worldwide. Pediatr Infect Dis J., 32(6): e242 – 253. doi:
10.1097/INF.0b013e318286c612. PMID: 23838740 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
9. Arnold, M., VanDerslice, J. A., Taylor, B., Benson, S., Allen, S., Johnson, M., Kiefer, J.,
Boakye, I., Arhinn, B., Crookston, B. T. and Ansong, D. (2013). Drinking water quality
and source reliability in rural Ashanti region, Ghana. J Water Health, 11(1): 161 – 72. doi:
10.2166/wh.2013.104. PMID: 23428558 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
10. Ocheke, I. E., Antwi, S., Gajjar. P., McCulloch, I. M. and Nourse, P. (2014). Pelvi-Ureteric
Junction Obstruction at Red Cross Children’s Hospital, Cape Town: a six-year review.
AJNT., 7(1): 33 – 36.
11. Callegari, J., Antwi, S., Wystrychowski, G., Zukowska-Szczechowska, E., Levin, N. W.
and Carter, M. (2013). Peritoneal dialysis as a mode of treatment for acute kidney injury
in sub-saharan Africa.Blood Purif., 36(3-4): 226 – 230. Epub 2013 Dec 20.
12. Asafo-Agyei, S. B., Antwi, S., Nguah, S. B. (2013). HIV infection in severely
malnourished children in Kumasi, Ghana: a cross-sectional prospective study. BMC
Pediatr., 13(1): 181
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1. Antwi S. (2013). Childhood renal disorders in Ghana: a 3-year data review. In: Proceedings
of the 16th Congress of International Pediatric Nephrology Association, Shanghai, China.
Book of Abstracts. August 30 September 3.
2. Antwi S. (2013). Prevalence and Epidemiology of End Stage Renal Failure in children.In:
Proceedings of the12th Congress of African Association of Nephrology/5th Congress of
African Paediatric Nephrology Association/2nd Congress of Ghana Kidney Association,
Accra, Ghana, 20th February to 23rd February 2013. Book of Abstracts
3. Ansong, D., Akoto, A. O., Ocloo, D. and Ohene-Frempong, K. (2013). Sickle cell disease:
management options and challenges in developing countries.Mediterr J Hematol Infect
Dis., 5(1): e2013062. doi: 10.4084/MJHID.2013.062. eCollection 2013.
PMID: 24363877 [PubMed]
4. Versporten, A., Sharland, M., Bielicki, J., Drapier, N., Vankerckhoven, V. and Goossens,
H. ARPEC Project Group Members. (2013). The antibiotic resistance and prescribing in
European Children project: a neonatal and pediatric antimicrobial web-based point
prevalence survey in 73 hospitals worldwide.Pediatr Infect Dis J., 32(6) :e242 – 253. doi:
10.1097/INF.0b013e318286c612. PMID: 23838740 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
DEPARTMENT OF CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY
ACADEMIC STAFF
Professors:
E. H. Frimpong
Y Adu-Sarkodie
B.Sc. MBChB, Dip Bact, MWACP, FGCP (Head of
Department)
BSc, BMed Sc. (Hons) MB ChB, MSc. Dip. GUMed,
DLSHTM, MWACP, FGCP, PhD
S. C. K. Tay
DVM, MSC, Vet. Med., MPH
Senior Lecturers:
T. B. Kwofie
P. K. Feglo
M.Sc. PhD
B.Sc., M.Sc. PhD
Lecturers:
Ruth C. Brenyah (Mrs.)
H. H. Abruquah
M. Mutocheluh
A. K. Ofori-Owusu
B.Sc., M.Sc.
B.SC.MBChB, MPhil, PhD
B.Sc., M.Sc. PhD
PhD
C. Adjei-Osei
B.Sc., PG Cert Virol Hok
Technician:
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I. Tetteh
HND (Lab. Tech)
1. Owusu-Dabo, E., Annan, A. A., Larbi, J., Dodor, E. E., Anakwah, L., Frimpong, E. and
Bonsu, F. (2013). Missed opportunities for the diagnosis of pulmonary tunerculosisi in
Ashanti ans Western Regions of Ghana; Polymerase Chain Reaction, a better tool. JUST,
33(1): 134 – 140.
Adu-Sarkodie, Y. and May, J. (2013). Health care utilization and symptom severity in
Ghanaian children--a cross-sectional study.PLoS One, 8(11): e80598.
G., Gerlich, W. H., Leroy, E., Kuiken, T., Glebe, D., Drosten, C. (2013). Bats carry
pathogenic hepadnavirusesantigenically related to hepatitis B virus and capable of
infecting human hepatocytes.ProcNatlAcadSci, 110(40): 16151 – 16156.
4. Drexler, J. F., Corman, V. M., Müller, M. A., Lukashev, A. N., Gmyl, A., Coutard, B.,
Adam, A., Ritz, D., Leijten, L. M., van Riel, D., Kallies, R., Klose, S. M., Gloza-Rausch,
F., Binger, T., Annan, A., Adu-Sarkodie, Y., Oppong, S., Bourgarel, M., Rupp, D.,
Hoffmann, B., Schlegel, M., Kümmerer, B. M., Krüger, D. H., Schmidt-Chanasit, J.,
Setién, A. A., Cottontail, V. M., Hemachudha, T., Wacharapluesadee, S., Osterrieder, K.,
Bartenschlager, R., Matthee, S., Beer, M., Kuiken, T., Reusken, C., Leroy, E. M., Ulrich,
R. G. and Drosten, C. (2013). Evidence for novel hepaciviruses in rodents. PLoSPathog.,
9(6): e1003438.
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(2013).Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) for rapid identification of Salmonella spp.
from agar and blood culture broth--an option for the tropics? Int J Med Microbiol., 303(5):
277 – 84.
Schwarz, N. G., May, J., Marks, F., Poppert, S., Wiemer, D. F., Hagen, R. M. ((2013).
Africa.Scand J Infect Dis., 45(8): 616 – 22.
7. Tay, S. C. K.,Kye-Duodu, G. and Gbedema, S. Y. (2013). River Wiwi: A Source of
Schistosomahaematobium Infection in School Children in Kumasi, an Urban African
Setting. African Journal of Microbiology Research, 7(20): 2213 – 2220.
8. Osei-Adjei, G., Hackman, H. K., Mills-Robertson, F. C. and Tay, S. C. K. (2013). Quality
Assessment of Aqueous Herbal/Medicinal Products Sold on the Ghanaian Market. Food
Science and Quality Management, 20: 13 – 18.
9. Tay, S. C. K,Agboli, E., Abruquah, H. H. and Walana, W. (2013). Malaria and Anaemia
in Pregnant and Non-Pregnant Women of Child-Bearing Age at the University Hospital,
Kumasi, Ghana. Open Journal of Medical Microbiology, 3: 193 – 200.
10. Kwofie, T. B. and Miura, T. (2013). Increased virus replication and cytotoxicity of nonpathogenic SHIV-NM-3rN after serial passage in a monkey-derived cell line. Ann Med
Health Sci Res., 3: 55 – 61.
11. Kwofie, T. B., Obeng-Baah, J. P., Anderson, M., Agbemabiese, G. and Saahene, R. (2013).
Immunological and Virological Responses of HIV-Infected Patients to Herbal Treatment:
A Pilot Study. Online Int J Med Plant Res., 2 (1): 1 – 9.
12. Kwofie, T. B. and Owusu-Ansah, F. E. (2013). Towards HIV Prevention and Education
among University Students: The Case of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and
Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Ghana. J Biol Food Sci Res., 2(6): 62 – 68.
13. Kwofie, T. B. and Miura, T. (2013). Enhanced Fitness of Non-Pathogenic SHIV-NM-3rN
Over Acute Pathogenic 89.6P in a Dual Infection/Compitition Assay on HSC-F Monkey
Derived Cell Line. J Virol Antivir Res., 2:3.
14. Feglo, P., Adu-Sarkodie, Y., Ayisi, L., Jain, R., Spurbeck, R. R., Springman, A.C.,
Engleberg, N. C., Newton, D. W., Chuanwu, Xi and Walk S. T. (2013). Emergence of a
Novel Extended-Spectrum-β-Lactamase (ESBL)-Producing, Fluoroquinolone-Resistant
Clone of Extraintestinal Pathogenic Escherichia coli in Kumasi, Ghana. Journal of Clinical
Microbiology, 51(2): 728 – 730.
15. Brenyah, R. C., Arkoful, J. G., Amoako, J. A., and Owusu-Ofori, A. (2013). RDT usage in
the OPD Department of a Teaching Hospital in a Malaria Endemic. International Journal
of Biomedical and Healthcare Science. Volume 3, Number 2 (2013), pp. 103 – 111.
16. Brenyah, R. C., Arkoful, J. G., Amoako, J. A., and Owusu-Ofori, A. (2013). RDT usage in
the OPD Department of a Teaching Hospital in a Malaria Endemic. International Journal
of Biomedical and Healthcare Science. Volume 3, Number 2 (2013), pp. 103 – 111.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DENTISTRY
ACADEMIC STAFF
Senior Lecturers:
F. Adu-Ababio
=P. E. Karikari
=J. Abu-Sakyi
BDS, MSc, DDPHRCS, FDSRCS, FWACS, FGCS, (Head of
Department)
MD, MSc, FGCS
MD, MPH
= Part-Time
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Peters, M. C., Adu-Ababio, F., Jarrett-Ananaba, N. P. and Johnson L. (2013). Students’ Clinical
Learning in an emerging dental school: An investigation in International Collaboration between
Michigan and Ghana. Global Dental Education, 77: 1653 – 1661.
ARTICLE PUBLISHED IN CONFERENCE PROCEEDING
Tettey, M. T-A., Adu-Ababio, F., and Abu-Sakyi, J. (2014). Drug abuse among dental students in
KNUST. 54th West African College of Surgeons, KNUST, Kumasi. February 24 – 28.
DEPARTMENT OF HERBAL MEDICINE
ACADEMIC STAFF
M. L. K. Mensah
T. C. Fleischer
Senior Lecturer:
K. Annan
Lecturer:
G. H. Sam
BPharm (Kumasi), PhD (Nott.), MPSGH, FPCPharm
BPharm, (Kumasi), PhD (Strath), MPSGH
BPharm, MPharm Kumasi, PhD London, GCAP MPSGH
BSc, MPhil, PhD (Pharmacognosy) Kumasi,
1. Annan, K., Amponsah, I. K., Sarpong, F. M., Nooni, I. K. and Jato, J. (2013).
Pharmacognostic Evaluation and Physicochemical Analysis of Paullinia pinnata L.
(Sapindaceae). Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, 2(2): 8 – 13.
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2. Annan, K., Dickson, R. A., Sarpong, K., Asare, C., Amponsah, K. and Woode, E. (2013).
Antipyretic activity of Polyalthia longifolia benth. & Hook. F. Var Pendula (Annonaceae)
on lipopolysaccharide-induced fever in rats. Journal of Medical and Biomedical Science,
2(1): 8 – 12.
3. Annan, K., Dickson, R.A., Amponsah, I. K., Noni, I. K. (2013). The heavy metal contents
of some selected medicinal plants sampled from different geographical locations.
Pharmacognosy Research, 5 (2): 103 – 108.
4. Sarkodie, J. A., Fleischer, T. C., Edoh, D. A., Dickson, R. A. Mensah, M. L. K., Annan,
K. et al. (2013). Antihyperglyceamic activity of ethanolic extract of the stem of Adenia
lobata Engl. (Passifloraceae). International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and
Research, 4(4): 1370 – 1377.
5.
Ekuadzi, E., Dickson, R. A., Fleischer, T. C., Annan, K., Pistorius, D., Oberer, L.
and Gibbons, S. (2013). Flavonoid glycosides from the stem bark of Margaritaria
discoidea Demonstrate antibacterial and free radical scavenging activities. Phytotherapy
Research, 28:748 – 787.
6. Amponsah, I. K., Fleischer, T. C. Dickson, R. A., Annan, K. and Thoss, V, (2013).
Evaluation of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity of furanocoumarins and aterolin
from the stem bark of Ficus exasperate Vahl (Moraceae). Journal of Scientific & Innovative
Research, 2 (5): 880 – 887.
7. Komlaga, G., Sam, G. H., Dickson, R. A, Mensah, M. L. K. and Fleischer, T. C. (2014).
Pharmacognostic Studies and Antioxidant Properties of the Leaves of Solanum
macrocarpon. Journal of Pharmarceutical Science. & Research, 6(1): 1 – 4.
8. Sam, G. H., Adu, F and Annan, K. (2013). Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants used
for the treatment of diarrhoea and skin ulcer in the Brong Ahafo region of Ghana.Journal
of Medicinal Plant Research, 7(44): 3280 – 3285.
9. Mensah, A. Y., Mireku, E. A., Mensah M. L. K. and Amponsah, I. K. (2014). Some
neurological effects of the ethanolic stem bark extract of Cussonia bancoensis Aubrev and
Pellgr (Araliaceae). Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, 2(6): 101 – 106.
10. Fleischer, T. C., Mensah, M. L. K., Mensah, A. Y., Dickson, R. A., Argyropoulou, C. and
Skaltsa, H. (2013). Chemical composition of essential oils of Chromolaena odorata (L.)
R. M. King & H. Rob, Clausena anisata (Willd.) J.D. Hook ex. Benth and Monodora
myristica (Gaertn.) Dunal growing in Ghana. IJPSR, 4(7): 1000 – 1007.
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WORKSHOP PRESENTATION
Mensah, M. L. K. (2014) Traditional and Alternative Medicine-Complementing Orthodox
Medicine? A presentation made at the First Private Health Sector Summit held at the La-Palm
Royal Beach Hotel, Accra, under the Theme: Strengthening Partnerships with the Private Sector
to improve Health Outcomes. January 29 – 30.
DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY
ACADEMIC STAFF
Senior Lecturers:
C. Opoku-Okrah
A. Y. Debrah
CMLT, DMLT, CAHT (UK), MSc (UK), PhD
(UK), ISLH, GABMS, (Head of Department)
BSc, MPhil, PhD
Lecturers:
O. Addai-Mensah
B. Sackey
K. O. Dankwa
D. Gyamfi
E. Togbe
BSc, MB ChB, MSc (UK)
BSc, MPhil, GABMS
BSc, MSc (UK), PhD (UK)
BSc, MSc (UK), PhD (UK)
BSc, MSc, AACC (USA)
Assistant Lecturer:
L. Antwi Boateng
BSc, MSc (UK), GABMS
154
1. Opoku-Okrah,C.,Smith, C., Gordge, M., Parry, M., Robertson, C., Nakua, E. and
Agbenyega, T. (2013). An investigation of the protective effect ofalpha+-thalassaemia
against severe Plasmodium falciparum amongst children in Kumasi, Ghana. Int. Jnl. Lab.
Hem., 36: 62–70.
2. Opoku-Okrah,C., Owiredu, W. K. B. A. and Amidu, N. (2013). The Level and effect of
Foetal Haemoglobin (HbF) and Complete Blood Count on Sickle Cell Disease Patients
Presenting at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital. In proceedings of the XXVIth
International Symposium on Technological Innovation in Laboratory Haematology.
Toronto, Canada, Sheraton Centre, May 10-12 2013. Int. Jnl. Lab. Hem., 35 (Suppl. 1): 1 –
133.
3. Muntaka, S. and Opoku-Okrah, C. The Prevalence of Malaria Parasitaemia and
Predisposition of ABO Blood Groups to Plasmodium falciparum Malaria among Blood
Donors at a Ghanaian Hospital.AU J.T. 2013,16(4): 255-260
4. Opoku-Okrah C., Smith, C., Gordge, M., Parry, M., Robertson, C., Abgenyega, T. and
Nakua E.Alpha-thalassaemia and the severity of Plasmodium falciparum infection in
microcytic and hypochromic children from the Kumasi metropolis of Ghana. B.J.H, 157
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Fleischer, B., Bretzel, G., Wansbrough-Jones, M. and Jacobsen, M. (2014). Infection with
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ACADEMIC STAFF
K. Ofori-Kwakye
BPharm (Kumasi), MSc (London), PhD (Manchester), MIPharmM,
MAAPS, MPSGh (Head of Department)
Senior Lecturers:
M. T. Bayor
BPharm (Kumasi), MSc (London), PhD (Kumasi), MPSGh
C. Agyare
BPharm, MPharm (Kumasi), Dr. rer. nat. (Muenster), MPSGh
F. Adu
BPharm, MPharm (Kumasi), MPSGh
S. Y. Gbedema
S. L. Kipo
N. Kuntworbe
BPharm, MPharm (Kumasi), PhD (Auckland), MPSGh
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M. E. Boakye-Gyasi (Mrs)
BPharm, MPhil (Kumasi) MPSGh
* On study leave
1. Koffuor, G. A., Dickson, R., Gbedema, S. Y., Ekuadzi, E., Dapaah, G. and Otoo, L. F.
(2014). The immunostimulatory and antimicrobial properties of two herbal decoctions used
in the management of HIV/AIDS in Ghana. African Journal of Traditional,
Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 11(3): 166 – 172.
2. Naidoo, N., Vather, R., Kuntworbe, N., Bissett, I. and Hardy, G. (2014). Development,
Validation and Results of Quantitative Stability Testing for Gastrografin®.
CurrentPharmaceutical Analysis, 10, 000-000 1 (In Press).
3. Kuntworbe, N., Ofori, M., Addo, P., Tingle, M., Al-Kassas, R. (2013). Pharmacokinetics
and in vivo chemosuppressive activity studies on cryptolepine hydrochloride and
cryptolepine hydrochloride-loaded gelatine nanoformulation designed for parenteral
administration for the treatment of malaria. Acta Tropica, 127: 165 – 173.
4. Ofori-Kwakye, K., Obese, E. and Boakye-Gyasi, M. E. (2013). Formulation and in-vitro
evaluation of sustained release diclofenac sodium matrix tablets using blends of cashew
gum, xanthan gum and hydroxypropylmethylcellulose as hydrophilic drug release
modifiers. Indian Journal of Novel Drug Delivery, 5(4): 187 – 197.
5. Bayaa, M., Saana, S. B., Adu, F., Agyare, C., Gbedema, S. Y., Boamah, V. E., George, D.
F. (2013). Antibiotic resistance patterns of strains of Staphylococcus aureus isolated from
patients in three hospitals in Kumasi, Ghana. Journal of Bacteriology Research, 5(3): 35 –
40.
6. Tay, S. C. K., Kye-Duodo, G. and Gbedema, S. Y. (2013). River Wiwi: A source of
Schistosoma haematobium infection in school children in Kumasi, an urban African
setting. African Journal of Microbiology Research, 7(20): 2213 – 2220.
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7. Sam, G. H., Adu, F. and Annan, K. (2013). Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants
used for the treatment of diarrhoea and skin ulcer in the Brong Ahafo region of Ghana.
Journal of Medicinal Plants Research, 7(44): 3280 – 3285.
8. Ugboduma, A. O., Adu, F., Agyare, C., Annan, K. and Osei-Asante, S. (2013).
Phytochemical screening and antimicrobial activity of Entandrophragma angolense.
Journal of Pharmacy and Nutritional Sciences, 3: 241 – 249.
9. Agyare, C., Bempah, S. B., Boakye, Y. D., Ayande, P. G., Adarkwa-Yiadom, M. and
Mensah, B. K. (2013). Evaluation of antimicrobial and wound healing potential of Justicia
flava and Lannea welwitschii. Journal of Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative
Medicine, Article ID 632927, 10 pages. dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/632927.
10. Boakye Y. B., Agyare, C. (2013). Antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of geraniin and
aqueous leaf extract of Phyllanthus muellerianus (Kuntze) Exell. Planta Medica, 79, 1161
– 1162.
11. Kisseih, E., Petereit, F., Agyare, C., Lechtenberg, M. and Hensel, A. (2013). Isolation and
characterization of wound healing compounds from Combretum smeathmanii G.
PlantaMedica, 79: 1154.
12. Adu-Amoah, L., Kesseih, E., Agyare, C.and Hensel, A. (2013). Antimicrobial and
cytotoxicity studies of the methanolic extracts of Erythrophleum ivorense leaf and stem
bark. Planta Medica, 79: 1153.
13. Boakye, Y. B., Agyare, C. and Abotsi, W. K. (2013). Anti-inflammatory activity of
geraniin and aqueous extract of Phyllanthus muellerianus (Kuntze) Exell. Planta Medica,
79: 1142.
14. Agyare, C., Dwobeng, A. S., Agyepong, N., Boakye, Y. D., Mensah, B. K., Ayande, P. G.
and Adarkwa-Yiadom, M. (2013). Antimicrobial, antioxidant, and wound healing
properties of Kigelia africana (Lam.) Beneth. and Strophanthus hispidus DC. Advances in
Pharmacological Sciences, Article ID 692613, 10 pages. doi.org/10.1155/2013/692613.
15. Bayor, M. T., Tuffour, E. and Lambon, P. S. (2013). Evaluation of starch from new sweet
potato genotypes for use as a pharmaceutical diluent, binder or disintegrant. Journal of
Applied Pharmaceutical Science, 3 (8 Suppl 1): S17 - S23.
16. Bayor, M. T., Jiagge, E., Der, E., Gyakobo, M. and Newman, L. (2013). The Influence of
Women’s Reproductive Health, Diet and Nutrition on Breast Cancer Risk in Ghana. The
Ghana Pharmaceutical Journal, Conference Edition, 2013: 35 – 49.
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ACADEMIC STAFF
Professor Emeritus:
B.Pharm (Kumasi), PhD (London), FPSGH,
K. Sarpong
FPCPharm. MWAPCP
Associate Professor :
B.Pharm (Kumasi), PhD (London), MPSGH.
A. Y. Mensah
Senior Lecturers:
Rita Akosua Dickson (Mrs.)
B.Pharm
(Kumasi),
M.Pharm
(Kumasi),
GCAP, PhD (London), MCPA, MPSGH,
MPSE.
G. Komlaga
B.Pharm
(Kumasi),
M.Pharm
(Kumasi),
MPSGH
Lecturers:
K. I. Amponsah
B.Pharm (Kumasi), PhD (Kumasi)
E. Ekuadzi
B.Pharm (Kumasi), PhD (Kumasi),
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1. Mensah A.Y., Mireku E.A., Mensah M.L.K. and Amponsah I.K. (2014).Some neurological
effects of the ethanolic stem bark extract of Cussonia bancoensis Aubrev and Pellgr
(Araliaceae). Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, 2 (6): 101-106.
2. Ekuadzi E., Dickson, R. A. Fleischer, T. C., Annan, K., Pistorius D., Oberer L and Gibbons,
S. (2014) Flavonoid glycosides from the stem bark of Marigarita discoidea demonstrate
antibacterial and free radical scavenging activities. Phytotherapy Research 28. 784-787.
3. Komlaga, G., Sam G., Dickson, R. A., Annan, K.,Mensah, M.L.K. and Fleischer, T. C
(2014). Pharmacognostic sudies and antioxidant properties of the leaves of Solanum
macrocarpon.Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, 6(1): 1-4.
4. Amponsah, I. K., Fleischer, T. C., Dickson, R. A., Annan, K. and Thoss, V. (2013).
Evaluation of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity of Furanocoumarins and Sterolin
from the stem bark of Ficus exasperata Vahl (Moraceae). Journal of Scientific and
Innovative Research, 2 (5): 880-887.
5. Amponsah, I. K., Fleischer, T. C., Annan, K., Dickson, R. A., Mensah, A. Y. and Sarpong,
F. M. (2013). Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antimicrobial activity of the stem bark
extract and fractions of Ficus exasperata Vahl. (Moraceae) Journal of Pharmacognosy and
Phytochemistry, 2 (3): 38-44.
6. Annan, K., Amponsah, I.K., Sarpong, F.M., Nooni, I.K. and Jato J. (2013).
Pharmacognostic Evaluation and Physicochemical Analysis of Paullinia pinnata L.
(Sapindaceae), Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, 2(2):203-208.
7. Koffuor, G.A., Ainoonson, G.K., Amponsah, I.K., Addotey, J.N., Asiamah, E. A., Akuffo,
S. K., Adutwum, K. and Bandoh, R. F (2013). Anti-ulcerant Activity of an Aqueous Fruit
Extract of Musa x para-disiaca on Acetic Acid-Induced Gastric Ulceration in ICR Mice.
Journal of Medical and Biomedical Sciences, 2(2): 30-39.
8. Koffuor G. A., Ainooson, G. K.., Addotey, J. N. A., Amponsah, I. K., Afriyie, V. A. and Tutu,
R. (2013). Preliminary pharmacological investigation of the ischuretic property and safety
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of a hydro-ethanolic extract of Amaranthus spinosus (Fam: Amaranthaceae). International
Journal of Basic & Clinical Pharmacology, 2(5): 517-527.
9. Sarpong, F. M., Fleischer, T. C., Annan, K., Amponsah, I. K., Dickson, R. A. and Mensah
M. L.K. (2013). Anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant ecdysteroid and Fatty acids from the
roots of Palisota hirsute K. Schum (Commelinaceae). International Journal of
Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, 28(2):1159-1165.
10. Koffuor, G. A., Ofori, A. E., Oppong, K. J., Amponsah, I. K., Sunkwa, A. and Semenyao,
S. A. (2013). Analgesic activity of Pet-ether, Aqueous and Hydro-ethanolic leaf extracts of
Aspilia africana (PERS) C.D. ADAMS (Asteraceae) in rodents. International Research
Journal of Pharmacy, 4(7): 39-45.
DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACOLOGY
ACADEMIC STAFF
E. Woode
C. Ansah (Rev)
Senior Lecturers:
D. D. Obiri
B.Pharm (Kumasi), PhD (Glasgow), MPSGH, FCPPharm
B.Pharm (Kumasi), MSc, DIC, PhD (London), MPSGH,
FCPPharm
G. A. Koffuor
B.Pharm, MPharm. (Kumasi), PhD (Heidelbert) (MPSGH (Head
of Department)
B.Pharm, MPharm. (Kumasi) PhD (Kumasi) MPSGH
Lecturers:
F. Amissah
*G. K. Ainooson
*C. A. Danquah (Mrs.)
E. Boakye-Gyasi
W. K. M. Abotsi
K. B. Mensah
P. K. Mante
B.Pharm, MPhil. (Kumasi), PhD (Tallahassee), MPSGH
B.Pharm, MPhil. (Kumasi) MPSGH
B.Pharm, MPhil. (Kumasi), MPSGH
B.Pharm, PhD (Kumasi), MPSGH
B.Pharm, PhD (Kumasi), MPSGH
B.Pharm, PhD (Kumasi) MPSGH
B.Pharm, PhD (Kumasi) MPSGH
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* On Study leave
1. Ameyaw, E. O., Boampoing, J. N., Kukuia, K. K. E., Amoateng, P., Obese, E., OseiSarpong, E. and Woode, E. (2013). Effect of Xylopic Acid on Paclitaxel-induced
Neuropathic pain in rats. Journal of Medical and Biomedical Sciences, 2(4): 6 – 12.
2. Mante, P. K., Adongo, D. W., Woode, E., Kukuia, K. K. E. and Ameyaw, E. O. (2013).
Anticonvulsant Effect of an of Antiaris toxicaria (Pers.) Lesch. (Moraceae) Aqueous Bark
Extract in Rodents. ISRN Pharmacology, 9 pages.
3. Boakye-Gyasi, E., Woode, E., and Abotsi, W. K. M. (2013). Anti-inflammatory and
analgesic effects of ethanolic leaf extract of Newbouldia laevis (P. Beauv.) Seemann Ex
Bureau (Bignoniaceae)Der Pharmacia Sinica 4(4): 30-43.
4. Woode, E., Amissah, F., Agyapoing, G. and Ainooson, G. K. (2013). Myorelaxant Effect
of an Alcoholic Extract of Sphenocentrum jollyanum Roots in Rabbit Aortic Strip and
Corpus Cavernosum. Pharmacologia, 4(5): 371 – 382.
5. Boampong, J. N., Ameyaw, E. O., Aboagye, B., Asare, K., Kyei, S., Donfack, J. H. and
Woode, E. (2013). The curative and prophylactic effects of xylopic acid on Plasmodium
berghei infection in mice. J. Parasitol. Res., 1 – 7.
6. Ben, I. O., Woode, E., Abotsi, W. K. M. and Boakye-Gyasi, E. (2013). Preliminary
Phytochemical Screening and In vitro Antioxidant Properties of Trichilia monadelpha
(Thonn.) J. J. de Wilde (Meliaceae). J. Med. Biomed Sci.,2(2): 6 – 15.
7. Sarkodie, J. A., Fleischer, T. C., Edo, D. A., Dickson, R. A., Mensah, M. L. K. Annan, K.,
Woode, E., Koffour, G. A., Appiah, A. A. and Brew-Daniels, H. (2013).
Antihyperglycaemic Activity of Ethanolic Extract of the Stem of Adenia lobata Engl
(Passifloraceae). Int. J. Pharmaceutical Sci. & Res., 4(4): 1370 – 1377.
8. Annan, K., Dickson, R. A., Sarpong, K., Asare, C., Amponsah, K. and Woode, E. (2013).
Antipyretic activity of Polyalthia longifolia Benth. & Hook. F. var. pendula (Annonaceae),
on lipopolysaccharide-induced fever in rats. Journal of Medical and Biomedical Sciences,
2(1): 8 – 12.
9. Ameyaw, E. O., Woode, E., Boakye-Gyasi, E., Abotsi, W. K. M., Oppong Kyekyeku, J.
and Adosraku, R. (2014). Anti-allodynicandAnti-hyperalgesiceffects ofan
ethanolicextractandxylopicacidfrom
the
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fruitsofXylopiaaethiopicainmurinemodelsofneuropathicpain.
Pharmacog.Res.,6(2): 172 – 179.
10. Kukuia, K. K. E., Mante, P. K. M., Woode, E., Ameyaw, E. O. and Adongo, D. W.
(2014). Antidepressant Effects of Mallotus oppositifolius in Acute Murine
Models. ISRN Pharmacology,
11. Biney, R. P., Mante, P. K., Boakye-Gyasi, E., Kukuia, K. E. and Woode, E. (2014).
Neuropharmacological effects of an ethanolic fruit extract of Xylopia aethiopica and
xylopic
acid,
a
kaurene
diterpene
isolate
in
mice.
WestAfricanJournalofPharmacy,25(1): 106 – 117.
12. Boakye-Gyasi, E., Abotsi, W. K. M., Biney, R. P.,Ameyaw, E. O. and Woode, E. (2014).
Effects of Hydroalcoholic leaf Extract of Ficus exasperata Vahl (Moraceae) In
Carrageenan/Kaolin-Induce d Acute and Chronic Musculoskele tal Pain in Rats. West
African Journal of Pharmacy, 25(1): 27 – 37.
13. Mensah, K. B. and Ansah, C. (2014). The Antimalarial Herbal Cryptolepis sanguinolenta
(Lindl.) Schltr is antiandrogenic. International Journal of Toxicology and Applied
Pharmacology, 4(1): 6 – 11.
14. Dadzeasah, E. P. and Ansah, C. (2013). Spathodea campanulata Attenuates
Acetaminophen-Induced Hepatic Injury in Mice. International Journal of Pharmaceutical
Sciences and Drug Research, 5(4): 158 – 164.
15. Adinortey, M. B., Ansah, C., Galyuon, I. and Nyarko, A. (2013). In vivo Models Used for
the Evaluation of Potential Antigastroduodenal Ulcer Agents. Ulcers, 47 (3): 1 – 12.
16. Ansah, C. and Mensah, K. B. (2013). A review of the Anticancer Potential of the
Antimalarial Herbal Cryptolepis sanguinolenta and its Major Alkaloid cryptolepine.
Ghana Medical Journal, 47(3): 137 – 147.
17. Obiri, D. D., Osafo, N., Ayande, P. G. and Antwi, A. O. (2014). Xylopia aethiopica
(Annonaceae) fruit extract suppresses Freund's adjuvant-induced arthritis in SpragueDawley rats, Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 152(3): 522 – 531.
18. Obiri, D. D., Osafo, N., Oppong‑Sarfo, J. and Prah, J. K. (2014). Margaritaria discoidea
(Euphorbiaceae) stem bark extract attenuates allergy and Freund’s adjuvant‑induced
arthritis in rodents. Pharmacognosy Research, 6(2): 163 – 171.
19. Obiri, D. D., Osafo, N. and Abotsi, R. E. (2013). Antiallergic and Antiarthritic Effects of
Stem Bark Extract of Glyphaea brevis (Spreng) Monachino (Tiliaceae) in Murine
Models.ISRN Pharmacology, 1 – 13. Article ID 874263.
20. Obiri, D. D., Osafo, N., Dei-Anane, S., Adjei, R. K. and Ababio, E. O. (2013). Anti-Allergic,
Anti-Inflammatory and Analgesic Actions of Stem Bark Extract of Lannea welwitschii
(Anarcadiaceae) In Mice. International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science,
5(4): 217 – 222.
21. Obiri, D. D. and Osafo, N. (2013). Aqueous ethanol extract of the fruit of Xylopia
aethiopica (Annonaceae) exhibits anti-anaphylactic and anti-inflammatory actions in mice,
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 148(3): 940 – 945.
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22. Koffuor, G. A., Dickson, R., Gbedema, S. Y., Ekuadzi, E., Dapaah, G. and Otoo, L. F.
(2014). The immunostimulatory and antimicrobial property of two herbal decoctions used
in the management of HIV/AIDS in Ghana. Afr J Tradit Complement Altern Med., 11(3):
166 – 172.
23. Audu, R., Anto, B. P., Koffuor, G. A., Buabeng, K. O. and Abdul-Kabir, M. (2014).
Assessing the diagnosis of uncomplicated malaria after introduction of Malaria Rapid
Diagnostic Tests. British Journal of Medicine and Medical Research, 4(16): 3167 – 3178.
24. Audu, R., Anto, B. P., Koffuor, G. A., Buabeng, K. O. and Abdul-Kabir M. (2014).
Introducing Malaria Rapid Diagnostic Test (MRDT) at Registered Retail Pharmacies in
Ghana: Practitioners’ Perspective. British Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 4(8): 943
– 953.
25. Boye A., Koffuor G. A., Ampong J., Anto E. O., Otoo L. F.,(2014). Nephroprotective and
Curative Assessment of an Aqueous Seed Extract of Parkiaclappertoniana Keay in
Gentamicin-induced Renal Damage in Sprague-dawley Rats. European Journal of
Medicinal Plants, 4(2): 234-248.
26. Kyei S., Ocansey S., Koffuor G. A., Abokyi S., Feni K. A. (2014). Patients’ Information
Leaflets: Its’ Influence on Ophthalmic Patient Education and Medication
Compliance.British Journal of Medicine & Medical Research 4(5):1217-1230.
27. Boye A., Amoateng A., Koffuor G. A., Barku V. Y. A., Bawa E. M., Odamen E. A. (2013).
Antinociceptive and Antioxidant Activity of an Aqueous Root Bark Extract of Daniellia
oliveri (Rolfe) Hutch. & Dalziel (Fam: Leguminosae [Fabaceae]) in ICR Mice. Journal of
Applied Pharmaceutical Science, 3(12): 036 – 045.
28. Koffuor, G. A., Ainoonson, G. K., Amponsah, K. I., Addotey, J. N., Asiamah, E. A.,
Akuffo, S. K., Adutwum, K. and Bandoh, R. F. (2013). Anti-ulcerant Activity of an
Aqueous Fruit Extract of Musa x paradisiaca on Acetic Acid-Induced Gastric Ulceration
in ICR Mice. Journal of Medical and Biomedical Sciences, 2(2): 30 – 39.
29. Koffuor, G. A., Annan, K., Oppong, K. J., Fiadjoe, H. K. and Enyan, E. (2013). Effect of
Ethanolic Stem Bark Extract of Blighia Unijugata (Sapindaceae) on Monosodium
Glutamate-Induced Uterine Leiomyoma in Sprague-Dawley Rats. British Journal of
Pharmaceutical Research, 3(4): 880 – 896.
30. Koffuor, G. A., Ameyaw, E. O., Oppong, K. J., Amponsah, K. I., Sunkwa, A. and
Semenyo, S. A. (2013).Analgesic activity of pet ether, aqueous, and hydro-ethanolic leaf
extracts of Aspilia africana (Pers) C.D. Adams (Asteraceae) in rodents. Int. Res. J. Pharm.,
4(7): 39 – 45.
31. Sarkodie, J. A., Fleischer, T. C., Edoh, D. A., Dickson, R. A., Mensah, M. L. K., Annan,
K., Woode, E., Koffour, G. A., Appiah, A. A. and Brew-Daniels, H. (2013).
Antihyperglycaemic activity of ethanolic extract of the stem of Adenia lobata Engl
(Passifloraceae). Int J Pharm Biomed Res., 4(4): 1370 – 1377.
32. Ovenseri-Ogbomo, G. O., Abokyi, S., Koffuor, G. A. and Abokyi, E. (2013). Knowledge
of Diabetes and Its Associated Ocular Manifestations by Diabetic Patients: A Study at
Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Ghana. Nigerian Medical Journal, 54(4): 217 – 223.
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ACADEMIC STAFF
Professor:
E. T. Agbenyega
J. Plange-Rhule
Senior Lecturers:
K. Bedu-Addo
BSc, MBChB (Kumasi), PhD Manc
BSc, MB ChB (Kumasi), PhD, MRCP(Manc), FGCP,
FWACP, FRCP(Head of Department)
BSc, MPhil (Kumasi), PhD Birm
Lecturer:
Lorraine Sallah (Mrs) Bsc, MPhil (Kumasi), MSc
Assistant Lecturer:
Mr. E. A. Ntim
BSc, MPhil (Kumasi)
P. G. and Cramer, J. P. (2014). Delayed Hemolysis after Treatment with Parenteral
Artesunate in African Children with Severe Malaria--A Double-center Prospective Study.J
Infect Dis., PMID: 24376273
2. Opoku-Okrah, C., Gordge, M., Kweku Nakua, E., Agbenyega, T., Parry, M., Robertson,
C. and Smith, C. L. (2013). An investigation of the protective effect of alpha+-thalassaemia
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against severe Plasmodium falciparum amongst children in Kumasi, Ghana.Int J Lab
Hematol. 2013 Jul 10. doi: 10.1111/ijlh.12122. PMID: 23837700
3. Schwandt, H. M, Creanga, A. A., Adanu, R. M., Danso, K. A., Agbenyega, T., Hindin, M.
J. (2013). Pathways to unsafe abortion in Ghana: the role of male partners, women and
health care providers.Contraception, 88(4): 509 – 517. doi:10.1016/j.contraception.
2013.03.010. Epub 2013 Mar 22. PMID: 23643156
4. Schwandt, H. M, Creanga, A. A., Danso, K. A., Adanu, R. M., Agbenyega, T., Hindin, M.
J. (2013). Group versus individual family planning counseling in Ghana: a randomized,
noninferiority trial.Contraception, 88(2): 281 – 288. doi: 10.1016/j.contraception. 03.008.
Epub 2013 Mar 22. PMID: 23643154
5. Kariuki, S. M., Rockett, K., Clark, T. G., Reyburn, H., Agbenyega, T., Taylor, T. E.,
Birbeck, G. L., Williams, T. N. and Newton, C. R. (2013). The genetic risk of acute seizures
in African children with falciparum malaria.Epilepsia, 54(6): 990 – 1001. doi:
10.1111/epi.12173. Epub 2013 Apr 24. PMID: 23614351
6. Kendjo, E., Agbenyega, T., Bojang, K., Newton, C. R., Bouyou-Akotet, M., Pedross, F.,
Kombila, M., Helbok, R. and Kremsner, P. G. (2013). Mortality patterns and site
heterogeneity of severe malaria in African children.PLoS One., 8(3): e58686. doi:
10.1371/journal.pone.0058686. Epub 2013 Mar 7. PMID: 23505549
7. Idoko, O. T., Kochhar, S., Agbenyega, T. E., Ogutu, B. and Ota, M. O. (2013). Impact,
challenges, and future projections of vaccine trials in Africa.Am J Trop Med Hyg., 88(3):
414 – 419. doi: 10.4269/ajtmh.12-0576. Review. PMID: 23468356.
8. Karalius, V. P., Harbison, J. E., Plange-Rhule, J., van Breemen, R. B., Li, G., Huang, K.,
Durazo-Arvizu, R. A., Mora, N., Dugas, L. R., Vail, L., Tuchman, N. C., Forrester, T. and
Luke, A. (2014). Bisphenol A (BPA) Found in Humans and Water in Three Geographic
Regions with Distinctly Different Levels of Economic Development.Environ Health
Insights, 8:1 – 3. doi: 10.4137/EHI.S13130. eCollection 2014 Jan 12. PMID: 24453495
9. Luke, A., Bovet, P., Forrester, T. E., Lambert, E. V., Plange-Rhule, J., Dugas, L. R.,
Durazo-Arvizu, R. A., Kroff, J., Richie, W. N. and Schoeller, D. A. (2013). Prediction of
fat-free mass using bioelectrical impedance analysis in young adults from five populations
of African origin.Eur J Clin Nutr., 67(9): 956 – 960. doi: 10.1038/ejcn.2013.123. Epub
2013 Jul 24. PMID: 23881006
10. Luke, A., Bovet, P., Plange-Rhule, J., Forrester, T. E., Lambert, E. V., Schoeller, D. A.,
Dugas, L. R., Durazo-Arvizu, R. A., Shoham, D. A., Cao, G., Brage, S., Ekelund, U. and
Cooper, R. S. (2014). A mixed ecologic-cohort comparison of physical activity & weight
among young adults from five populations of African origin. BMC Public Health, 14: 397.
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SCHOOL OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
ACADEMIC STAFF
Senior Lecturers:
R. D. Folitse
DVM/MSc Veterinary Medicine (Kiev), MS Veterinary
Pathobiology (Minnesota), Certificate Avian Diseases (Osaka),
PGCAA (GIMPA) (Dean of School)
B.O. Emikpe
DVM (Ibadan), MVSc Microbiology (Ibadan), PhD Pathology
(Ibadan)
D.O. Eyarefe
DVM (Ibadan), MVSc Surgery (Ibadan), PhD Surgery (Ibadan)
Lecturers:
T. Opoku-Agyemang
DVM/MSc (Moscow), PhD Anatomy (Moscow).
J. Atawalna
DVM/MSc (Kiev), MPH (Kumasi).
V. Burimuah
DVM (Cuba), MPhil Epidemiology (Legon), PGDiploma
Molecular Techniques (Japan).
E. Amemor (Mrs)
DVM/MSc (Moscow), MPhil Epidemiology (Legon)
W. Tasiame
DVM/MSc (Cuba), MPhil Epidemiology (Legon)
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1. Bello, O.S., Emikpe, B.O.,Olaifa, A. K. and Olaifa, F.E.(2013). Investigation into the
wound healing propertiesof Walnut Leaves (Tetracarpidium Conophorum) and Onion
(Allium Cepa)extractsin Clarias gariepinus. Archivos de MedicinaVeterinaria, 45 (3): 291297 ISSN 0301-732X
2. Atawalna, J., Emikpe, B.O., Shaibu, E., Mensah, M. G. K., Eyarefe, O.D., Folitse, R.D.
(2013). Incidence of fetal wastage in cattle slaughtered at the Kumasi Abattoir, Kumasi,
Ghana. Global Veterinaria, 11 (4): 399-402. DOI: 10.5829/idosi.gv.2013.11.4.76104
3. Adegbolagun, O. M., Emikpe, B. O., Woranola, I. O. O.and Ogunremi, Y (2013).
Synergistic effect of aqueous extract of Telfairia occidentalison the biological activities of
artesunate in Plasmodium berghei infected mice. African Health Sciences, 13 (4): 970976http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ahs.v13i4.16
4. Emikpe, B.O., Jarikre, T.A. and Eyarefe, O.D.(2013). Retrospective study of disease
pattern and type ofpneumonia in Nigerian small ruminants in Ibadan, Nigeria. African
Journal of Biomedical Research, 16 (2); 107 – 113.
5. Emikpe, B.O., Tenuche, O.and Sabri, M. Y. (2013). Intranasal administration of inactivated
recombinant Mannheimia hemolytica vaccine is not protective against naturally occurring
pneumonia in Nigerian goats. African Journal ofBiomedical Research, 16: 185 – 191.
6. Emikpe, B.O., Tijani, L.A., Karim, M. O, Omoniyi, A.S. and Akanbi, I.M. (2014).The
isolation and antibiogram of pneumonic pasteurellosis causing microbes from the
nasopharynx of transport stressed goats.African Journal ofMicrobiologyResearch, 8 (5):
441-445.
7. Folitse, R.D., Boi-Kikimoto, B. B., Emikp,e B.O., Atawalna, J. (2014). The prevalence of
Bovine tuberculosis and brucellosis in cattle from selected herds in Dormaa and Kintampo
Districts, Brong Ahafo region, Ghana. Archives of Clinical Microbiology, 5 (2): 1-6.
8. Eyarefe, O.D., Ologunagba, F. M.,Emikpe, B.O., (2014). The wound healing potential of
natural honey in diabetic and non diabetic wistar rats. African Journal of Biomedical
Research, 17 (1): 15-21.
9. Eyarefe, O D., Oni, A. F.,Emikpe, B.O., (2014). Evaluation of canine dental health
problems in Ibadan, Nigeria. African Journal of Biomedical Research 17 (1): SCOPUS
NIGERIA. (Accepted)
10. Atawalna, J, Emikpe, B.O, Sallah, E.K, Shaibu, W., Folitse, R.D, (2014). The health
problems including gastrointestinal and blood parasites associated with donkeys in the
Upper East Region of Ghana. African Journal of Biomedical Research, 17 (2). SCOPUS
NIGERIA. (Accepted)
11. Folitse, R.D, Opoku-Agyemang, T., Emikpe, B.O., Eyarefe, O.D, Atawalna, J. (2014). One
Health Delivery of Veterinary Education: The case of Kwame Nkrumah University of
Science and Technology School of Veterinary Medicine. African Journal of Medicine and
Medical sciences, Special Edition ISI SCOPUS NIGERIA
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CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOP PAPERS
1. Folitse, R.D., Emikpe, B.O., Opoku-Agyemang, T., Eyarefe, O.D., Atawalna J. (2013).
One Health Delivery of Veterinary Education: The case of Kwame Nkrumah University of
Science and Technology School of Veterinary Medicine. 2nd International Conference of
Center for Control and Prevention of Zoonoses, at Trenchard Hall, University of Ibadan,
Ibadan, Nigeria. (Oral Presentation) July 1 – 3.
2. Emikpe, B.O., (2014). Enhancing and harnessing the mucosal immune system for the
control of respiratory and gut related diseases in Nigeria. 33rd Annual Scientific Conference
of the Society, Department of Physiology, College of Medical Sciences, University of
Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria. (Oral Presentation). February 12 – 15.
3. Adegbolagun, O.M., Uduh, P.I., Emikpe, B.O., Odeniyi, O., Ogunremi, Y. (2014).
Biological implications of the co-administration of an herbal antidiabetic preparation with
chlorpropamide. 33rd Annual Scientific Conference of the Society, Department of
Physiology, College of Medical Sciences, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria. (Oral
Presentation). February 12 – 15.
4. Atawalna, J., Attoh Kotoku, V., Folitse, R.D., Amenakpor C. (2013). Prevalence of
Gastrointestinal parasites among pigs in the Ejisu Municipality. In: Proceedings of the 18th
biennial conference of the Ghana Society for Animal Production (GSAP). College of
Agriculture and Consumer Science, University of Ghana, Legon. July 24 – 26.. P 276-280.
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DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY
ACADEMIC STAFF
Professors:
P. Donkor
F. A. Abantanga
BDS, MD, MSc, DDPHRCS Eng, FRACDS, FWACS, FGCS
MD Cert. Paed. Surg, PhD, FWACS, Cert. Cardiothoracic Surgery, FGCS
M. Ohene-Yeboah
P. Agbenorku
R. Quansah
MB ChB, FWACS, FGCS
MD, PhD, FPCS (plast), FICS, FWACS, FGCS (Head of
Department)
MD, PhD, FGCS
Senior Lecturers:
E. Palmer-Amaning
E. Adu
C. K. Gyasi-Sarpong
BSc, MD., PhD, FPCS, FGCS
BSc, MB ChB, FAMS, FGCS
BSc, MB ChB, FWACS
Lecturers:
K. E. K. Aboah
J. Akpaloo
J. Yorke
P. Konadu
A. Gyedu
F. S. Aitpillah
BSc, MB ChB, DU, FAMS, FGCS, FWACS
MD, FACh, FGCS (Plastic)
MD, FACh (General Surgery)
BSc, MB, MB ChB, FACh (Orthopaedic Surgery)
MD, Cert. Gen. Surgery (Turkey)
MB ChB, FWACS
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CHAPTER(S) IN BOOKS
1. Agbenorku, P. (2013). Chapter 14: Approach to a patient with chronic leg ulcer. In
Kesieme, E. (Editor). Comprehensive approach to long cases in surgery. N-Trinity
Publishers, Diocesan Catholic Secretariat, Orlu, Nigeria. ISBN 97 8219 7718, 196 – 205.
2. Agbenorku, P. (2013). Chapter 17: Approach to a patient with burn trauma. In Kesieme,
E. (Editor). Comprehensive approach to long cases in surgery. N-Trinity Publishers,
Diocesan Catholic Secretariat, Orlu, Nigeria. ISBN 97 8219 7718, 225 – 234.
1. Agbenorku, P., Otupiri, E. and Fugar S. (2013). Breast developmental anomalies in
Dormaa Municipality of Ghana: Prevalence and impact on the life of the individual.
Plastic Surgery International, DOI: 10.1155/2013/140704.
2. Agbenorku, P., Agbenorku, M. and Agamah, G. (2013). Awareness and attitudes towards
face and organ transplant in Kumasi, Ghana. Ghana Medical Journal, 47(1): 30 – 34.
3. Agbenorku, P. (2013). Burns functional disabilities among burn survivors: A study in
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Ghana. International Journal of Burns and Trauma,
3(2): 78 – 86.
4. Agbenorku, P., Yore, M., Danso, K. A. and Turpin, C. (2013). Incidence of orofacial clefts
in Kumasi, Ghana. ISRN Plastic Surgery,DOI: 10.5402/2013/280903
5. Agbenorku, P. (2013). Orofacial clefts: A worldwide review of the problem. ISRN Plastic
Surgery, DOI: 10.5402/2013/348465
6. Akpaloo, J., Yorke, J., Agbenorku, P. andYenli, E. M. T. (2013). Managing acute wounds
with negative pressure system in a developing country. ISRN Plastic Surgery, DOI:
10.5402/2013/796254
7. Yorke, J., Akpaloo, J. and Agbenorku, P. (2013). Management of diabetic foot ulcers
using negative pressure with locally available materials. Modern Plastic Surgery, 3: 84 –
88. DOI: 10.4236/mps.2013.33017
8. Agbenorku, P., Hoyte-Williams, P. E. and Omari, I. K. (2013). A short-term review of
operated cases in the Plastic Surgery Unit at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital,
Kumasi, Ghana. Modern Plastic Surgery, 3: 100 – 103. DOI: 10.4236/mps.2013.33020
9. Agbenorku, P., Agbenorku, M. and Fifi-Yankson, P. K. (2013). Paediatric burns mortality
risk factors in a developing country’s tertiary burns intensive care unit. International
Journal of Burns and Trauma, 3(3): 151 – 158.
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10. Brusselaers, N., Agbenorku, P. and Hoyte–Williams, P. E. (2013). Assessment of
mortality models in a Ghanaian burn population. Burns: Journal of the International
Society of Burn Injuries 39(5): 997–1003 DOI: 10.1016/j.burns.2012.10.023
11. Agbenorku P. (2013). Modernized standards in burns management: A comparative study
in Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Kumasi, Ghana Burns: Journal of the International
Society of Burn Injuries, 39(5): 990 – 996. DOI: 10.1016/j.burns.2012.12.011
12. Agbenorku, P. (2013). A long-term review of surgically treated enlarged breasts. Modern
Plastic Surgery, 3: 113 – 119. DOI: 10.4236/mps.2013.34023
13. Agbenorku, P. and Agbenorku, M. (2013). A 16-year follow-up on a juvenile macromastic
patient. Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences 4(10): 382–386 DOI:
10.14303/jmms.2013.124
14. Agbenorku, P. and Saunderson, P. (2013). Mycobacterium ulcerans Disease of the Face:
The Fate of the Victims. J Mycobacterial Diseases,3: 133. DOI: 10.4172/21611068.1000133
15. Agbenorku P. (2013). Early childhood severe scalds in a developing country: A 3-year
retrospective study. Burn Trauma, 1:122–127 DOI: 10.4103/2321-3868.123073
16. Agbenorku, P. (2014). Buruli ulcer disability in Ghana: the problems and solutions.
British Journal of Medicine and Medical Research, 4(6): 1355–1365.
17. Negble, M., Agbenorku, P., Ampomah, E. A. and Hoyte-Williams. P. K. (2014). Nursing
severe burn injury patients: Emotional impact on nurses. International Journal
of Medicine and Medical Sciences, 47(1): 1430 –1433.
18. Agbenorku, P. (2014). Response to Letter to the Editor: "Modernized standards in burns
management: A comparative study in Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Kumasi, Ghana"
and I have some opinions about it. Burns: Journal of the International Society of Burn
Injuries, 40(2): 354 – 363. DOI: 10.1016/j.burns.2013.09.001
19. Newman, M. A. and Agbenorku, P. (2014). The Status of Orofacial Cleft Care in Ghana.
Oral Health and Dental Management,13(1): 541 – 544. DOI: 10.4172/22472452.1000541
1. Agbenorku, P. (2013). Buruli ulcers: Disability problems and their solutions. Abstract. In:
Proceedings West African College of Surgeons Annual Conference, Lome, Togo. February
21 – 28. p. 26.
2. Agbenorku, P. (2013). Burn disasters in Ghana and their consequences. In: Proceedings
Pan African Burns Society Conference, Accra, Ghana. November 3 – 6.
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3. Agbenorku, P. (2013). Topical heparin for the management of severe burns. Abstract. In:
Proceedings Pan African Burns Society Conference, Accra, Ghana. November 3 – 6.
4. Agbenorku, P. (2013). Paediatric burns in a developing country. Abstract. In: Proceedings
Pan African Burns Society Conference, Accra, Ghana. November 3 – 6.
5. Agbenorku, P. (2013). Breast developmental anomalies: A community survey report.
Abstract. In: Proceedings Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons Annual Conference,
Accra, Ghana. December 3 – 7. p. 16.
6. Agbenorku, P. (2013). Lymphedema: complications and their management. Abstract. In:
Proceedings West African College of Surgeons Annual Conference, Kumasi, Ghana.
February 23 – 28. p. 5.
7. Agbenorku, P. (2014). Electrical burns in Ghana: the trend and mortality risk factors.
Abstract. In: Proceedings West African College of Surgeons Annual Conference, Kumasi,
Ghana. February 23 – 28. p. 25
8. Agbenorku, P. (2014). Orofacial cleft outreach in rural Ghana: Any positive impact on the
community? Abstract. In: Proceedings West African College of Surgeons Annual
Conference, Kumasi, Ghana. February 23 – 28. p. 28
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DEPARTMENT OF NURSING
ACADEMIC STAFF
Lecturers:
Victoria Bam (Mrs.)
BSc. (Legon), MSc (Kumasi), PhD (Kumasi), (Head
of Department)
Veronica Dzomeku (Mrs.)
BA (Accra), MPhil (Accra),
Antonia C. C. Afrifa (Mrs.)
BSc. (Ibadan), MSc. (Ibadan)
F. Apiribu
BA (Accra), Dip (Accra), MPhil (Accra), MSc
(Netherland)
Alberta Lomotey (Mrs.)
BSc. (Accra), PGCert (Manchester), MPH (Accra)
Abigail Kusi- Amponsah Diji (Mrs.)
BSc (Kumasi), MSc (Nottingham)
E. Appiah Boateng
P. Amooba
E. Asante
BSc (Kumasi), MSc (London)
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Bell, S. A., Oteng, R., Redman, R., Lapham, J., Bam, V., Dzomeku V.,Yakubu, J., Tagoe, N. and
Donkor, P. (2014). Development of an emergency nursing training curriculum in Ghana.
International Emergency Nursing, (in press). doi: 10.1016/j.ienj.2014.02.002
DEPARTMENT OF MOLECULAR MEDICINE
ACADEMIC STAFF
Margaret T. Frempong
F. A.Yeboah
BSc (Kumasi), MSc, PhD (UK)
BSc (Kumasi), MSc (Nott.), PhD (Lond.) LLB(Head of
Department)
Senior Lecturers:
R. A. Ngala
E. F. Laing
BSc, MSc (Kumasi), PhD (Buckingham) (
BSc (Kumasi), MB ChB, MSc (Leeds), PhD, FGCP
Lecturers:
W. K. B. A. Owiredu
Linda A. Fondjo
C. Obirikorang
Samuel Asamoah-Sakyi
BSc (Kumasi), MPhil, PhD (Witwatersrand)
BSc (Kumasi), PhD (Kumasi
BSc (Kumasi) PhD (Kumasi)
BSc (Kumasi), PhD (Kumasi)
BOOK CHAPTERS
1. Agyemang-Yeboah, F. and Oppong, S. Y. (2013)B-vitamins role in cellular metabolism
and clinical nutrition in Topical Series in Health Science 1 (TSHS-1). Published
byResearch Signpost 37/661 (2), Fort P.O. Trivandrum-695 023, Kerala, India,pp39-50.
Edited by SG Pandalai
2. Agyemang-Yeboah, F. and Adzosii, D. K. (2013) Infant feeding in HIV: Practice and
procedures in Topical Series in Health Science 1 (TSHS-1). Published by Research
Signpost 37/661 (2), Fort P.O. Trivandrum-695 023, Kerala, India. pp9-26. Edited by SG
Pandalai
3. Agyemang-Yeboah, F. and Oppong, S. Y. (2013) Caffeine: The wonder compound,
chemistry and properties in Topical Series in Health Science 1 (TSHS-1). Published by
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Research Signpost 37/661 (2), Fort P.O. Trivandrum-695 023, Kerala, India. pp27-38.
Edited by SG Pandalai
4. Agyemang-Yeboah, F. (2013) Oxidative stress and adipokines and their health
implications in Topical Series in Health Science 1 (TSHS-1). Published byResearch
Pandalai
5. Sarfo, Y. and Agyemang-Yeboah, F. (2013). Quality management in the Clinical
Laboratory in Topical Series in Health Science 1 (TSHS-1). Published byResearch
Pandalai
6. Nkum, B. C. and Agyemang-Yeboah, F. (2013). Point of care testing in modern medical
practicein Topical Series in Health Science 1 (TSHS-1). Published by Research Signpost
37/661 (2), Fort P.O. Trivandrum-695 023, Kerala, India, pp38-51 Edited by SG Pandalai
ARTICLES PUBLISHED IN REFREED JOURNAL
1. Jon Padgham, TahiaDevisscher, ChuluunTogtokh, AgyemangYeboah, F.andObeng, F.
(2013). Building Sahred Understanding and capacity Action: Insights on Climate risk
Communication from India, Ghana, Malawi and Mongolia. International Journal of
Communication, (7):970 – 983.
2. Singh, S., Laing, E. F.,Owiredu, W. K. B. A. and Singh, A. (2013). Comparison of esmolol
and lidocaine for attenuation of cardiovascular stress response to laryngoscopy and
endotracheal intubation in Ghanaian population. Anesthesia: Essay and Researches, 7:83
– 88.
3. Singh. S, Laing, E. F., Owiredu, W. K. B. A., Singh, A. and Annamalai, A. (2013). A
study of the efficacy of cardiac antidysrhythmic drugs in attenuating haemodynamic
responses in laryngoscopy and endotracheal intubation in the black population. Journal of
nesthesiology,1(1): 1 – 8.
4. Owiredu, W. K. B. A., Quaye, L. and Amidu, N. (2013): Renal Insufficiency in Ghanaian
HIV Infected Patients and the Need for Dose Adjustment. African Health Sciences, 13(1):
(In Press)
5. Brenya, R. C., Ephraim, R. K. D, Owiredu, W. K. B. A.,Eghan, B. A. and Quaye, L. (2013).
Prevalence and determinants of proteinuria among type 2 diabetics in Kumasi, Ghana.
Journal of Medical and Biomedical Sciences, 2(1): 13 – 21.
6. Owiredu, W. K. B. A.,Teye, E. and Quaye, L.(2013): Proficiency testing of total serum
cholesterol assay by the ATAC 8000® Random Access Chemistry Autoanalyzer at the
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital. Journal of Medical and Biomedical Sciences2(1): 22 –
29.
7. Obirikorang, C., Selleh, P. K., Abledu, J. K. and Fofie, C. O. (2013) Predictors of
Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy among HIV/AIDS Patients in the Upper West Region
of Ghana. ISRN AIDS 2013, 873939.
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8. Samuel, A., Sakyi, R. K. D., Ephraim,B. O., Adebisi, O-Yeboah J. and Osei-Berchie, G.
(2013) Asymptomatic Bacteriuria among Type 2 Diabetics in the Sekondi-Takoradi
Metropolis, Ghana. Journal of Medical Sciences, 13(4): 290 – 294. DOI:
10.3923/jms.2013.290.295
9. Ngala, R. A. and,Asare, A. A.(2014).The influence of oxidative stress, skeletal muscle
mass and obesity on type 2 diabetes mellitus among patients in Kumasi Metropolis.Trends
in Medical Research,ISSN 1819-3587/ DOI 10,3923/tmr, 2014
10. Ngala, R. A. and Klutse Fianko (2013). Effects of HIV infection and anti-retroviral therapy
on cardiovascular risk factors. Trends in Molecular ScienceS, ISSN 1994-5449/ DOI
10,3923 tmr, 2013
11. Ngala, R. A., O'Dowd, J., Wang, S. J., Stocker, C., Cawthorne, M. A., Arch, J. R.S. (2013).
β2-adrenoceptor agonists can both stimulate and inhibit glucose uptake in mouse soleus
muscle through ligand-directed signaling Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Arch Pharmacol DOI
10.1007/s00210-013-0860-5
12. Ngala, R. A., Osei S. and Gmagna, P. K. (2013). Effect of Exercise on lipid profile and
oxidative stress in patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. American journal of Drug
Discovery and Development ISSN 2150-427X/DOI: 10.3923/AJDD.2013
13. Ngala, R. A. and Klutse, F. (2013). Effect of HIV infection and Antiretroviral Therapy on
cardiovascular Risk Factor.Trends in Molecular Sciences
14. Agyei-Frempong, M. T, Adusei, H., Osei-Frempong, F., and Darkwah, K. (2013):
Mathematical model of the behaviours of T.B and Natural killer cells in the absence of
viral infections. Journal of Medical Sciences 13(8): 716 – 722.
15. Afum-AdjeiAwua, A., Ueberberg, B., Owusu-Dabo, E., Frempong, M. and Jacobsen, M.
Dynamics of T-Cell IFN-γ and Mir-29a Expression during active pulmonary tuberculosis.
Submitted for publication in International Immunology.
16. Ngala, R. A., O'Dowd, J., Wang, S. J., Stocker, C., Cawthorne, M. A. and Arch, J. R. S.
(2013). ß₂-adrenoceptor agonists can both stimulate and inhibit glucose uptake in mouse
soleus muscle through ligand-directed signaling. Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of
Pharmacolog, Accepted.
17. Agyei-Frempong, M. T., Adusei, H., Osei-Frempong, F., and Darkwah, K. (2013).
Mathematical model of the behaviours of T,B and Natural killer cells in the absence of
viral infections. Journal of Medical Sciences, 13(8): 716 – 722.
18. Afum-Adjei, A. A., Ueberberg, B., Owusu-Dabo, E., Frempong, M. and Jacobsen, M.
Dynamics of T-Cell IFN-γ and Mir-29a Expression during active pulmonary tuberculosis.
International Immunology, Submitted
19. Padgham, J., Devisscher, T., Togtokh, C.,Agyemang-Yeboah, F. andObeng, F. (2013).
Building Sahred Understanding and capacity Action: Insights on Climate risk
Communication from India, Ghana, Malawi and Mongolia. International Journal of
Communication, (7): 970 – 983.
20. Singh, S., Laing, E. F., Owiredu, W. K. B. A. and Singh, A. (2013). Comparison of esmolol
and lidocaine for attenuation of cardiovascular stress response to laryngoscopy and
endotracheal intubation in Ghanaian population. Anesthesia: Essay and Researches, 7: 83
– 88.
21. Singh, S., Laing, E. F., Owiredu, W. K. B. A., Singh, A. and Annamalai, A. (2013). A
study of the efficacy of cardiac antidysrhythmic drugs in attenuating haemodynamic
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responses in laryngoscopy and endotracheal intubation in the black population. Journal of
Anesthesiology, 1(1): 1 – 8.
22. Owiredu, W. K. B. A., Quaye L, Amidu N (2013). Renal Insufficiency in Ghanaian HIV
Infected Patients and the Need for Dose Adjustment. African Health Sciences, 13(1): (In
Press)
23. Brenya, R. C., Ephraim, R. K. D., Owiredu, W. K. B. A., Eghan, B. A. and Quaye, L.
(2013). Prevalence and determinants of proteinuria among type 2 diabetics in Kumasi,
Ghana. Journal of Medical and Biomedical Sciences, 2(1): 13 – 21.
24. Owiredu, W. K. B. A., Teye, E. and Quaye, L. (2013). Proficiency testing of total serum
cholesterol assay by the ATAC 8000® Random Access Chemistry Autoanalyzer at the
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital. Journal of Medical and Biomedical Sciences, 2(1): 22
– 29.
25. Obirikorang, C., Selleh, P. K., Abledu, J. K. and Fofie, C. O. (2013). Predictors of
Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy among HIV/AIDS Patients in the Upper West Region
of Ghana. ISRN AIDS, 873939.
26. Sakyi, S. A., Ephraim,R. K. D., Bastu, O., Adebisi, J. O-Y. and Osei-Berchie, G. (2013).
Asymptomatic Bacteriuria among Type 2 Diabetics in the Sekondi-TakoradiMetropolis,
Ghana. J. Med Sci., 13(4): 290 – 294. DOI: 10.3923/jms.2013.290.295
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DEPARTMENT OF CLINICAL AND SOCIAL PHARMACY
ACADEMIC STAFF
Professor:
*M. Duwiejua
Associate Professor
*Frances K. Owusu-Daaku (Mrs)
Senior Lecturers:
K. O. Buabeng
B. P. Anto
Lecturers:
Afia F. A. Marfo
Mercy N. A. Opare-Addo
B. Pharm, MPharm (Kumasi), MSc (Aberdeen), PhD
(Strath, UK), MPSGH, FPC Pharm, FGCPh
On Sabbatical leave
BPharm, MPharm (Kumasi), PhD (Manc., UK),
MPSGH, FPC Pharm, FGCPh
On Sabbatical Leave
BPharm (Kumasi), MSc (Aberdeen), PhD (Kuopio,
Finland), MPSGH, FGCPh (Head of Department)
BPharm (Kumasi), MSc (London), PhD (London),
MPSGH, FGCPh
BPharm (Kumasi), MSc (London), MPSGH
BPharm (Kumasi), MSc(Kumasi), MPSGH
*On study leave
ARTICLES PUBLISHED IN REFREED JOURNALS
1. Rauf, A., Anto, B. P., Koffuor, A. G., Buabeng K. O. and Abdul-Kabir, M.
(2014).Introducing Malaria Rapid Diagnostic Tests (MRDTs) at Registered Retail
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Pharmacies in Ghana: Practitioners’ Perspective. British Journal of Pharmaceutical
Research 4(8):943-953
2. Rauf, A., Anto, B. P., Koffuor, G. A., Buabeng, K. O. and Abdul-Kabir, M.
(2014).Assessing the Diagnosis of Uncomplicated Malaria after Introduction of Malaria
Rapid Diagnostic Tests. British Journal of Medicine and Medical Research 4(16): 31673178
3. Gyapong, N. K. R., Addy, S. B., Buabeng, K. O., Bray, E. and Cobbinah-Abraham, V.
(2014). Educational status and religion influence uptake of voluntary HIV counseling and
testing by Ghanaian antenatal clinic attendees. Advances in Life Science and Teachnology
17:30
4. Buabeng, K. O., Ossei, E., Owusu-Dabo, E. and Gyansa-Luttherodt, M. (2014).Utilisation
and microbial resistance to Cephalosporins at a Regional Hospital in Ghana. West Africa
Journal of Pharmacy 25 (1):43
5. Ameyaw, O. J. Anto, B. P. and Buabeng, K. O. (2014).Surgical Site Infections: Prevalence
and Causes At Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital. West Africa Journal of Pharmacy 25
(1):43
6. Buabeng, K. O., Donkor, A. K., Nkansah, A. and Bruce, E. (2014). Stroke admissions
and its management at the Medical and Surgical Medical Emmergency Units
at a Teaching Hospital in Ghana. West Africa Journal of Pharmacy 25 (1):44
7. Danquah, D. A., Buabeng, K. O. and Bart-Plange, C. (2014). .Malaria Testing in
Community Pharmacies and Licensed Chemical Shops (LCS); Community Perception and
Experiences. West Africa Journal of Pharmacy 25 (1):44
8. Anane, C., Buabeng, K. O., Sarpong, K. and Owusu, I. K. (2013).The Impact of a
Comprehensive Medication Counseling and Education on Rehospitalization and Mortality
of Advanced Heart Failure Patients in Ghana.Journal of Cardiovascular Diseases &
Diagnosis 1:123, 2013
9. Marfo, A. F., Owusu-Daaku, F. T. and Kyerewaa-Akromah, E. K.Patient knowledge of
medicines dispensed from Ghanaian community pharmacies.Pharmacy Practice (2):66-70.
1. Incoom, R., Buabeng, K. O. and Macleod, M. J. (2013). Adherence to National Prescribing
Guidelines for Post Stroke Blood Pressure Control in Scotland. In Proceedings of 5th
Annual Scientific Conference of College Of Health Sciences, Auditorium, New CCB,
KNUST, Kumasi. 14th-15th November
2. Danquah, D. A. and Buabeng, K. O. (2013). Perceptions and Experiences of Staff of
Licensed Chemical Shops (Lcs) And Community Pharmacies with Malaria Rapid
Diagnostic Tests In Ashanti Region of Ghana. In Proceedings of 5th Annual Scientific
Conference of College Of Health Sciences, Auditorium, New CCB, KNUST, Kumasi. 14th15th November.
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3. Annan, A. A., Owusu-Dabo, E., Baffour-Awuah, S., Nartey, R., Sarpong, N., Salifu, S.P.
Amoyaw, F., Segbaya, S. and Buabeng, K. O. (2013).Insecticide resistance in malaria
vector mosquitoes at 5 selected districts in Ghana, West Africa. In Proceedings of 5th
Annual Scientific Conference of College Of Health Sciences, Auditorium, New CCB,
KNUST, Kumasi. 14th-15th November.
4. Buabeng, K. O., Ayisu Donkor, B. and Agyarko-Poku, T. (2013). Patient Satisfaction and
Access to Pmtct Services at STI Clinic of Suntreso Government Hospital, Kumasi, Ghana.
In Proceedings of 5th Annual Scientific Conference of College Of Health Sciences,
Auditorium, New CCB, KNUST, Kumasi. 14th-15th November
CONFERENCE PAPERS
1. Buabeng, K. O.Utilization and microbial resistance to Cephalosporin's at Eastern Regional
Hospital in Ghana. Oral Presentation at the 26th Annual General Meeting & Scientific
Symposium of the West Africa Post Graduate College Of Pharmacists, National Theatre,
Accra, Ghana. 10th-14th March 2014
2. Buabeng, K. O., Donkor, A. K., Nkansah, A. and Bruce, E.Stroke admissions and its
management at the Medical and Surgical Medical Emergency Units at a Teaching Hospital
in Ghana. Poster at the 26th Annual General Meeting & Scientific Symposium of the West
Africa Post Graduate College Of Pharmacists, National Theatre, Accra, Ghana. 10th-14th
March 2014
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DEPARTMENT OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY
Professor:
K. A. Danso
BSc, MB ChB, FWACS, FGCS, FACOG
H. S. Opare-Addo
A. T. Odoi
C. A. Turpin
B. K. Opoku
BSc, MB ChB, FWACS, FGCS,
BSc, MB ChB, FWACS, FGCS
BSc, MB ChB, FWACS, FGCS (Head of Department)
Senior Lecturers :
# V. N. Addo
MB ChB, FRCOG, FWACS, FGCS
Lecturers :
F. Ankobea-Kokroe
G. O. Asubonteng
A. M. Abdul-Razak
R. E. Larsen-Reindorf
T. O. Konney
E.K.S. Morhe
R.K. Adageba
J. Annan
MD, Germ, FGCS
BSc, MB ChB, FWACS,
MD, FWACS,
MB ChB FWACS, FGCS
MD FWACS
BSc, MB ChB, FWACS
Adjunct Lecturer:
Osei Wusu-Ansah
BSc, MB ChB, FWACS
Assistant Adjunct Lecturer:
D. Asante-Mante
K. Ofori Boadu
BSc, MB ChB, FWACS Part 1
BSc, MB ChB, MGCS
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# On contract
BOOKS PUBLISHED
1. Danso, K. A. Kwawukume, E. Y, Tagbor, H., Oduro Asante, R. K. (Editors) (2014)
Comprehensive Reproductive Health and Family Planning in the Tropics. University
Printing Kumasi. ISBN 9789988154547, 497p.
CHAPTER(S) IN BOOKS
1. Danso, K. A. (2014). The beginning of the Ghana-Michigan experience. In: FWJ Anderson
(Editor).Building Academic Partnerships to Reduce Maternal Morbidity and Mortality.
Publishers M Publishing, ISBN9781607853220, p39-42.
Odoi-Agyarko, K. and Odoi, A. T. (2014). Female Genital Mutilation. In: Danso, K. A.,
Kwawukume, E. Y., Tagbor, H. and Asante, R. K. O. (Editors) Comprehensive
Reproductive Health and Family Planning in the Tropics. University Printing
Kumasi.2014.ISBN 9789988154547, 497p.
2. Asubonteng, G. O. and Aboah, K. (2014): Male contraception in Comprehensive
Reproductive Health and Family Planning in the tropics.In: K. A. Danso, E. Y.
Kwawukume, H. Tagbor, R. K. Oduro Asante.(Editors) Comprehensive Reproductive
Health and Family Planning in the Tropics. University Printing Kumasi. 2014. ISBN
9789988154547, Pages 307-315.
Asubonteng, G. O. and Aboah, K. E. K. (2014): Male reproductive tract cancer. In: K. A.
Danso, E. Y. Kwawukume, H. Tagbor, R. K. Oduro Asante. (Editors) Comprehensive
Reproductive Health and Family Planning in the Tropics.University Printing Kumasi.
2014. ISBN 9789988154547, Pages 317-342.
3. Opoku, B. K., Asubonteng. G. O. and Danso, K. (2014). Genital Tract Injuries including
foreign bodies. . In: K. A. Danso, E. Y. Kwawukume, H. Tagbor, R. K. Oduro Asante.
(Editors) (2014) Comprehensive Reproductive Health and Family Planning in the Tropics.
University Printing Kumasi. 2014. ISBN 9789988154547, Pages 363-372.
4. Ankobea-Kokroe, F. and Samba, A. (2014) Family Planning I: Contraception In
Comprehensive Reproductive Health and Family Planning in the Tropics. Chapter 5 pp
65-97. Published by University Press KNUST, Kumasi. ISBN 978-9988-1-5454-7
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5. Ankobea-Kokroe, F. and Danso, K. A. (2014) Breast diseases Comprehensive
Reproductive Health and Family Planning in the Tropics. Chapter 11 pp 251-258.
Pubished by University Press KNUST, Kumasi. ISBN 978-9988-1-5454-7.
6. Adageba, R. K. (2014). Intrauterine Insemination as a Treatment option in Resource
Limited Medical Settings.
Gautam N Allahbadia (Editor). Intrauterine insemination.
Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd., India. ISBN 978 93 5090 403 9, 43-53.
7. Morhe, E. S. K. and Danso, K. A. Unsafe abortion and post abortion care. In:
Comprehensive Reproductive Health and Family Planning in the Tropics. ISBN: 9789988-1-5454-7 (2014), 125-142.
8. Morhe, R. A. S., Morhe, E. S. K. and Danso, K. A. Legal and social issues in reproductive
health in Africa. Rape, defilement, sexual harassment. In: Comprehensive Reproductive
Health and Family Planning in the Tropics. ISBN: 978-9988-1-5454-7 (2014), 461-494.
9. Dalto, V. and Morhe, E. Overview of the first Family Planning Subspecialty Training
Program in Ghana. In: Building Academic Partnerships to reduce maternal morbidity and
mortality. A call to action and way forward. Edited by Frank WJ Anderson. ISBN: 978-160785-322-0. (2014), 75-77.
PEER REVIEW PUBLICATIONS
1. Dalton, V. K., Xiao Xu, Mullan, P., Danso, K. A., Yao Kwawukume, Gyan, K. and
Johnson. T. R. B., (March 2013). International Family Planning Fellowship Program:
advanced training in family planning to reduce unsafe abortion. Int. Perspective on Sexual
and Reproductive Health, 39(1): 42-6.
2. Agbenorku, P., Yore, M., Danso, K. A. and Turpin, C. (2013). Incidence of orofacial clefts
in
Kumasi,
Ghana.
ISRN
Plastic
Surgery,
Vol
2013,
http://dx.doi.org/10.5402/2013/280903
3. Sarvestani, A. S., Konney, T.O. and Sienko, K. H. (2013): Development of Culturally
appropriate pictorial cards to facilitate maternal health histories and referral decision in
rural Ghana. International Journal of Gynecolgy and Obstetrics, 123 (3): 244-245.
4. Schwandt, H. M., Creanga, A. A., Danso, K. A, Richard M. K. Adanu, Tsiri Agbenyega,
Michelle J. Hindin. (2013). Group versus individual family planning counselling in Ghana:
a randomized, non-inferiority trial. Contraception 88; 281-288
5. Gold, K. J., Abdul-Razak, S., Abdul-Mumin, Boggs, M. E., Opare-Addo, H. S. and
Lieberman, R. W. (2014): Assessment of “fresh” versus “macerated” as accurate markers
of time since intrauterine fetal demise in low-income countries.Int. J Gynecol Obstet.,
(2014), http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijgo.2013.12.006
6. Anderson, F. W. J., Obed, S. A., Boothman, E. L. and Opare-Addo, H. (2014). The Public
Health Impact of Training Physicians to BecomeObstetricians and Gynecologists in
Ghana. American Journal of Public Health Supplement 1, 104(S1).
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7. Dassah, E. T., Odoi, A. T. and Owusu-Asubonteng, G. (2013). Prevalence and Factors
Predictive of long acting reversible contraceptive use in a tertiary Hospital in Ghana.
European Journal of Contraception and Reproductive Health Care, 2013. DOI:
10.3109/13625187.2013.790.
8. Osei, E. N., Odoi, A. T., Owusu-Ofori, S. and Allain, J. P. (2013). Appropriateness of blood
product transfusion in the obstetrics and gynaecology department of a tertiary hospital in
West Africa. Transfusion Medicine,2013. doi: 10. 1111/12028/1-7.
9. Owusu-Bempah, A., Odoi. A. T. and Dassah, E. T. (2013).Genital Schistosomiasis Leading
to Ectopic Pregnancy and Subfertility: A Case for Parasitic Evaluation of Gynaecologic
Patients in Schistosomiasis Endemic Areas. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology,
1-3. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/634264 /
10. AsundepNtui, P. J., Carson, A., Turpin, C. A., Zhang, K. and Tameru, B. Antenatal care
attendance, a Surrogate for pregnancy outcome. The case of Kumasi, Ghana. Maternal
and Child Health Journal, Doi. 10 1007/s/0995-013-1338-2.
11. NtuiAsundep, N., Carson, A. P., Turpin, C. A., Tameru, B., Agidi, A. T., Zhang, K., K.
and Jolly, P. Determinants of Access to Antenatal Care and birth outcomes in Kumasi,
Ghana. Journal of Epidemiology and Global Health (2013) 3, 279-288.
12. Ntui .Asundep, Pauline E. Jolly, Carson, A. P., Turpin, C. A., Kui Zhang, K., Wilson, N.
O., Stiles, J. S. and Tameru, B. Effects of Malaria and Geohelminth Infection on Birth
outcomes in Kumasi, Ghana. International Journal of Tropical Diseases and Health. 4(5):
582-594, 2014.
13. Investigator group: Abalos, E., Addo, V, Brosklehurst, P., Sheikh, M. El., Mathews, J. E.,
NazMasood, S., Oyarzun, E., Oyieke, J. and Sharma, J. B.CORONI- Caesarean section
surgical techniques (CORONIS): a fractional, factorial, unmasked, randomized controlled
trial.
The CORONIS Collaborative Group* Published Online May 28, 2013
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/So140-6763(13)60441-9.
14. Abalos, E., Addo, V., Brocklehurst, P., Sheikh, M. El., Mathews, J. E., NazMasood, S.,
Oyarzun, E., Oyieke, J. and Sharma, J. B. (2013). CORONIS – International study of
caesarean section surgical techniques: the follow-up study The CORONIS Collaborative
Group The CORONIS Collaborative Group BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 13:215
http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2393/13/215.
15. Morhe, R. A. S. and Morhe, E. S. K. (2013).The Law on Defilement in Ghana and
Challenges in its Implementation at the Ejisu-Juabeng Domestic Violence and Victims
Support Unit of the Ghana Police Service.Journal of Law, Policy and Globalization.
www.iiste.org. ISSN 2224-3240 (Paper) ISSN 2224-3259 (Online) Vol.16,
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16. Opoku Baafuor, K.(2014). Unexplained Gross Haematuria in Pregnancy: a case report. Res
J of Women’s Health.2014; 1:1. http://dx.doi.org/10,7243/2054-9865-1-1
17. Albert Opoku, A., Bbadu-Addo, K., Ankobea-Kokroe, F. (2014).Semen characteristics of
Male Infertile Couples in Kumasi Metropolis: A study of Primary and Secondary Infertile
Couples. British Journal of Medicine and Medical Research 4 (6): 1432-1441, 2014
CONFERENCES/WORKSHOPS ATTENDED AT WHICH PAPERS WERE READ
1. Opare-Addo H. S., Acheampong, F., Nartey, E., Adomako-Boateng, F., Dassah E. T.
(2014): Factors influencing utilization of antenatal care and determinate of place of
delivery in urban Ghana- the case of Kumasi metropolis. In: book of abstracts, 54thannual
conference of the West African College of Surgeons. Kumasi, Ghana. Feb 23-28, 2014.
Page 63
2. Opare-Addo H. S. (2013): Pelvic organ prolapsed and its management. CPD on female
urinary incontinence. Ghana College of physician and surgeon Wednesday 24th July, 2013
Accra.
3. Opare-Addo, H. S. (2014): Assessment of the role of verbal autopsy as an audit tool in
defining maternal mortality in the Offinso District of Ghana. 54th annual congress and
scientific conference of the West African College of Surgeons held at Golden Tulip Hotel,
Kumasi, Ghana. 23rd – 28th February, 2014.
4. Anderson, F. W. J. and Danso, K. A. (Presenter), TRB Johnson. Building academic
partnerships to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality and morbidity in Sub-Saharan
Africa. In: Proceedings of 54th Annual Scientific Conference of the West African College
of Surgeons held in Kumasi, 23 – 28 February, 2014. P 150.
5. Odoi, A. T., Appiah-Kubi, C., Nakua, E. and Dassah, E. T. (2014). Assessing Barriers to
Emergency Care in a Metropolitan Area in Ghana: A Focus on the First and Fourth
Obstetric Delays. In: Book of Absracts, 54th Annual Conference of the West African
College of Surgeons. Kumasi, Ghana. Feb 23-28, 2014. Page 148
6. Larsen-Reindorf, R. E., Odoi, A. T., Opare-Addo, H. S. and Adjuik, M. (2014).
Decisionto Incision Time in Doing Caesarean in Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital,
Kumasi, Ghana. Feb 23 - 28. Page 114
7. Amo-Antwi, K. and Konney. T. O. and Odoi, A. T. (2014). Eighteen-Year Old Nulliparous
Woman with Massive Ovarian Mucinous Cystadenoma in Pregnancy. In: Book of
Abstracts, 54th Annual Conference of the West African College of Surgeons. Kumasi,
Ghana. Feb 23-28, 2014. Page 117.
8. Appiagyei, J., Morhe, E. S. K., OpareAddo, H. S. (2014). Intrapartum Perineal Injuries
among Women in Akwapin South Municipality, Ghana. West African College of Surgeons
Annual Conference, Kumasi Ghana. February 23 – 28. 2014.
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9. Odoi, A.T. (2014). Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) first ever National
Conference on Infertility: Pentecost University Conference Centre, Accra, Ghana. 15th
March 2014.
10. Addo, V. N. (2013, 2014). Caesarean section surgical techniques (CORONIS): a fractional,
factorial, unmasked, randomized controlled trial.
1. Ghana Surgical Research Society 23 November, 2013, Accra.
2. Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons, 12 December, Accra.
3. West African College of Surgeons, 26 February, 2014, Kumasi.
11. Morhe, E. S. K. (2013) Contraceptive Uptake among Referred Postpartum Women in
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Kumasi, Ghana.International Family planning
conference Addis Ababa, November 2013.
12. Morhe, E. S. K. (2013)Challenges and Way Forward in Improving Contraceptive Uptake
in Ghana. Continuous Medical Program at 5th Annual Ghana College and International
Family Planning Fellowship Conference. Accra, 15 April, 2013.
13. Konney, T. O. (2013) Management of Premalignant Gynaecological Lesions. Medical
Knowledge Fiesta 2013: Cutting Edge Updates for Medical Practice in Ghana. Ghana
College of Physicians and Surgeons and African Partners Continuing Medical Education
Conference. Kumasi, Ghana; September 16 – 20, 2013.
14. Morhe, E. S. K., Dalton, V. (2013). Contraceptive Uptake among Referred Postpartum
Women in Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Kumasi, Ghana.International Family
planning conference, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, November 12-14, 2013.
15. Mumuni, K., Morhe, E. S. K. and Dalton, V. (2013)Subspecialist Training in Advancing
Family Planning and Reproductive Health Services in Ghana. International Family
planning conference, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, November 12-14, 2013.
16. Morhe, E. S. K., V Dalton (2014). Certification and Accreditation; Family Planning
Fellowship Training Program in Ghana. International meeting on “Building Academic
Partnerships to train 1000+ OBGYNs in sub-Saharan Africa”. Accra, February 12-14,
2014.
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DEPARTMENT OF EYE, EAR, NOSE AND THROAT
ACADEMIC STAFF
Professor:
#G. W. Brobby
Dr Med. et dent (M’burg), FAOL (D’dorf), FGMA,
FWACS, FICS, DSc (h.c), FASc, (N/York), FGCPS
#G. K. Amedofu
BA (Ed) (CapeCoast), MA (Audiology), PhD (Mich. State),
MIHS, MAAS, CTI
Senior Lecturers:
J. Opoku-Buabeng
MD (Italy), MSc (Manchester), DLO, FWACS, FGCPS
P. Awuah (Rev.)
MB ChB (Ghana), DLO, FWACS(Head of Department)
Lecturers:
S. Y. Lartey
BSc, MB ChB, FWACS, FGCSP, MSc. DLSHIM
I. M. Duah
Degree in Medicine, FWACS
P. C. Armah
MB ChB (Ghana), FWACS
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#On Contract
1. Lartey, S. (2013). Prevalence of myopia amongst patients with refractive errors in Kumasi
metropolis. Journal of Science and Technology, 33(2): 73 – 80.
2. Lartey, S. (2014). Is there an association between serum lipids and diabetic retinopathy in
in type 2 diabetic patients in Ghana? International Journal of Tropical disease and Health,
4(4): 457 – 468.
3. Lartey, S. (2013). Refractive error and visual impairment in private school children in
Ghana. Optom Vis Sci, 9012): 1456. Doi 1097/OPX.0000000009
4. Lartey, S. (2013). A sudden total loss of vision after routine cataract surgery. Ghana Med.
J., 47(2): 96 – 99.
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DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE
ACADEMIC STAFF
G. Bedu-Addo
K. O. Opare-Sem
B. Eghan Jnr.
MB ChB, FWACP, FRCP, FGCPS
MBChB, BMed Sci, MBChB, FGCPS, FACP, FRCP
BSC, MBChB, MSc
Senior Lecturers:
B. C. Nkum
R. P. Odame
MBChB, FGCPS
MBChB, PhB, FWACP
Lecturers:
I. K. Owusu
Betty Norman
Mary Yeboah-Afihene
F. Sarfo
M. Agyei
J. Akassi
O. Sarfo-Kantanka
L. Tetteh Appiah
MB ChB, FWACP, FGCPS
MB ChB, FWACP
MBChB, FWACP
MBChB, FWACP
MBChB, FWACP
MBChB, FWACP
MBChB, FWACP
MBChB, FWACP
1. Sarfo, F. S., Keegan, R., Appiah, L., Shakoor, S., Phillips, R., Norman, B., Hardy, Y.,
Bedu-Addo, G., Longstaff, L. and Chadwick, D. (2013). High prevalence of renal
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dysfunction and association with risk of death amongst HIV-infected Ghanaians. Journal
of Infection, 67: 43 – 50.
2. Bedu-Addo,G., Amoako, Y. A. and Bates, I. (2013). The role of bone marrow aspirate and
trephine samples in haematological diagnoses in patients referred to the KomfoAnokye
Teaching Hospital, Kumasi. Ghana Medical Journal, 47(2): 75 – 79.
3. Bedu-Addo, G., Meesse, S. and Mockenhaupt, F. (2013). Brief Report: AN AT2B4
polymorphism protects against malaria in pregnancy. Journal of Infectious Diseases, 207:
1600 – 1603.
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS
ACADEMIC STAFF
Professors:
F. Boakye
R. K. Nkum
A. Menyeh
K. Singh
S. K. Danuor
BSc, MSc, PhD Kumasi
BSc, MSc, Kumasi, DSc Technion, Haifa, CPhys, MInstP
BSc Kumasi, MSc, PhD N’Castle, CPhys, MInstP
BSc, MSc Gorakhpur, PhD Varanasi, DSc (h.c), FGInstP, CPhys
UK, FInstP UK
BSc Kumasi, MSc Frankfurt, PhD Kumasi, MInstP, MGhIG, FGA
Senior Lecturers:
K. Preko
R. Y. Tamakloe
L. K. Amekudzi
F. K. Ampong
E. C. K. Addison
BSc Ghana, MSc, PhD Karlsruhe
BSc, Dip Ed. MPhil Cape Coast, PhD Bremen
BSc, MSc Kumasi
Lecturers:
V. S. Asare
A. A. Aning
R. M. Noye
E. E. K. Abavare
BSc, MSc Kumasi
BSc, MSc Kumasi, PhD Paris
BSc, MSc Kumasi
BSc Kumasi, MSc N’hampton, PhD Tsukuba
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T. Annor
E. Quansah
O. A. Nunoo
I. Nkrumah
D. D. Wemegah
B. Kwakye-Awuah
M. K. E. Donkor
S. N. A. Dodoo
BSc Kumasi, MSc Bremen
BSc, Dip Ed. Cape Coast, MIS London, MSc Bremen
BSc Kumasi, MSc Kumasi
BSc, MSc Kumsi, MSc Gothenburg
BSc Ghana, MSc Kumasi
BSc, Dip Ed Cape Coast, MSc Bremen, PhD W’hampton
BSc, PhD Kumasi
BSc Kumasi, MSc, PhD Berlin
1. Oppong, I. A. and Danour, S. K. (2014).Amplitude Simulation Technique for Seismic
2. Amplitude Scaling. International Research Journal of Geology and Mining, 4(5): 133-138.
2276-6618.
3. Manzanas, R., Amekudzi, L. K., K. Preko, S. Herrera and J. M. Gutierrez, 2014,
Precipitation variability and trend in Ghana: An intercomparison of observational and
reanalysis products, J. Climatic Change, DOI: 10.1007/s10584-014-1100-9
4. Boadi, B., Preko, K. and Amekudzi, L. K. (2014). Implications of soil magnetic
susceptibility measurements from the waste site deposit of Independence Hall, Kwame
Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi. International J. of
Scientific and Research Publications, 4(5). ISSN 2250-3153.
5. Quansah, E., Amekudzi, L. K., Preko, K., Aryee, J., Boakye, O. R., Boli, D. and Salifu, M.
R. (2014). Empirical models for estimating global solar radiation over the Ashanti Region
of Ghana. Journal of Solar Energy, DOI:10.1155/2014/897970
6. Ampong, F. K., Nkrumah, I., Nkum R. K. and Boakye, F. (2014). Investigating the
structure, morphology and optical band gap of Cadmium Sulphide thin films grown by
Chemical Bath Deposition technique. International Journal of Technical Research and
Applications, e-ISSN: 2320-8163, 2(6): (Nov-Dec 2014), PP. 91-93.
7. Kwakye-Awuah, B., Labik, L., Nkrumah, I. and Williams, C. (2014). Removal of Arsenic
in River Water Samples Obtained From A Mining Community in Ghana Using Laboratory
Synthesized Zeolites. International Journal of Advanced Scientific and Technical
Research. 4(4): 304 - 315.
8. Gashaw, F., Ampong, F. K., Abza, T., Nkrumah, I., Nkum, R. K. and Boakye, F. (2014).
Investigating the effect of deposition time on the morphology, structure andoptical band
gap of PbS thin films synthesized by CBD technique. Elixir Thin Film Tech. 76 2843228436.
9. Kwakye-Awuah, B.,Labik, L. K.,Nkrumah, I.and Williams, C. (2014). Removal of
ammonium ions by laboratory-synthesized zeolite linde type A adsorption from water
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samples affected by mining activities in Ghana. Journal of Water and Health, 12(1): 151
– 160.
10. Kwakye-Awuah, B., Von-Kiti, E.,Buamah, R.,Nkrumah, I. and Williams,C. (2014). Effect
of Crystallization Time on the Hydrothermal Synthesis of Zeolites from Kaolin and
Bauxite. International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, 5(2): 734 – 741.
11. Kwakye-Awuah, B., Labik, L. K, Nkrumah, I and Williams, C. (2014). Removal of ammonium
ion by laboratory-synthesized zeolite LTA adsorption from waters samples affected by mining
activities in Ghana. Journal of Water and Health, 12(1):151 – 160.
12. Inkoom, G.,Boakye,F. and Archer, J. (2014). Temperature and Angular Dependence of
Ferromagnetic Resonance (FMR) Signal of La0.7Sr0.3MnO3 (LSMO) Thin Film using FMR
Technique. Research Journal of Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology, 7(15): 3064 –
3068.
13. Abavare, E. K. K Iwata, J.-I.,Yaya, A.and Oshiyama, A.(2014). Surface energy of Si(110)and 3C-SiC(111)- terminated surfaces. Phys. Status Solidi B 251, No. 7, 1408-1415
14. Tamakloe, R. Y., Agamasu, H. and Singh, K. (2014). Power generation by double chamber
membrane-less Microbial fuel cells (MLMFCS). International Journal of Advanced
Research in Engineering and Technology, 5(7): 30 – 38.ISSN 0976 – 6480 (Print), ISSN
0976 – 6499(Online).
15. Tamakloe, R. Y., Opoku-Donkor, T. and Singh, K. (2014). H2O2 as Electron Acceptor In
Double Chamber Microbial Fuel Cells. International Journal of Advanced Research in
Engineering and Technology, 5(1): 01 – 06. ISSN 0976 – 6480(Print), ISSN 0976 –
6499(Online)
16. Aning, A. A.,Sackey, N., Jakalia, I. S.,Sedoawu,O.,Tetteh,E. H., Hinson, G.,Akorlie,R.
K.,Appiah, D, and Quaye, E. K. (2014). Electrical Resistivity as a Geophysical Mapping
Tool; A Case Study Of The New Art Department, KNUST- Ghana.International Journal
of Scientific and Research Publications, 4(1).
17. Monzanas, R., Amekudzi, L. K.,Preko, K.,Herrera, S. andGutierrez, J. M. (2014).
Precipitation variability and trends in Ghana: An interconnection of observational and
reanalysis products.Climate Change, DOI 10.1007/s10584-014-1100-9
18. Opoku-Donkor, T., Tamakloe, R. Y., Nkum R. K. and Singh, K.(2013). Effect of Cod on
OCV, Power Production and Coulombic Efficiency of Single-Chambered Microbial Fuel
Cells, International Journal of Advanced Research in Engineering & Technology,4(7): 198
- 206, ISSN Print: 0976-6480, ISSN Online: 0976-6499.
19. Tamakloe,R. Y.,Singh,K., andOpoku-Donkor, T. (2014). H2O2 As Electron Acceptor in
Double Chamber MicrobialFuel Cells, International Journal of Advanced Research in
Engineering & Technology,5(1): 01 – 06.
20. Singh,K.,Singh,B.and Chaudhary,R. (2014).A New Form of Extended Ziman-Faber
Theory for Liquid and Amorphous Binary Alloys.International Journal of Advanced
Research in Engineering & Technology, 5(1): 36 – 44.
21. Tamakloe R. Y. and Singh K., 2013.Electricity Generation by Single- and Double Chamber
Membrane-Less Microbial Fuel Cells (MLMFCs). Journal of the Ghana Science
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Association,
15(1):
84
–
91.
(http://www.ajol.info/index.php/jgsa/article/view/106200)
ISSN:
0855-3823
22. Manzanas, R.,Amekudzi, L. K.,Preko, K. and Gutierrez,J. M. (2014). Precipitation
variability and trends in Ghana. An intercomparison of observational and reanalysis
products.J. of Climate Change (accepted in press)
23. Asare, V-D. S. andMenyeh, A.(2013). Geo-Electrical Investigation of Groundwater
Resources And Aquifer Characteristics In Some Small Communities in The Gushiegu And
Karaga Districts of Northern Ghana. International Journal of Scientific & Technology
Research, 2(3): ISSN 2277-8616
24. Kyere, C.s A., Noye, R. M. and Menyeh, A.(2013). Prospecting for Groundwater in the
Bawku West District of the Upper East Region of Ghana Using the Electromagnetic and
Vertical Electrical Sounding Methods. Journal of the Ghana Science Association, 15(1).
ISBN 0855-3823
25. Boateng, E., Asare, V. S.and Danuor, S. (2013). Detection and Delineation of Contaminant
Migration using the Terrain Conductivity Technique outside the Perimeters of the
Dompoase Landfill Facility in Kumasi – Ghana. Journal of Environment and Earth
Science, 3(2): page nos.
26. Boateng, C. D., Danuor, S. K. and Asare, V. S. (2013). Mapping the Subsurface Structure
of the Bosumtwi Impact Crater using the Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)
Equipment.International Journal of Scientific Research and Application, 1(2): 47 – 61.
27. Boadi, B., Wemegah, D. D. and Preko, K. (2013).Geological and structural interpretation
of the Konongo area of the Ashanti gold belt of Ghana from aeromagnetic and radiometric
data.International Research Journal of Geology and Mining, 3(3): 124 – 135.2276-6618
28. Graham, K. M., Preko, K. and Antwi-Boasiako, B. K. (2013).Estimating the Volumetric
Soil Water Content of a Vegetable Garden using the Ground Penetrating Radar.
International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, 3(7).
29. Bannor, K., Antwi-Boasiako, K. P. and Graham,K. M. (2013). Assessing the quality of
pipe borne water using Magnetic Susceptibility Measurements. International Journal of
Scientific and Research Publications, 3(7).
30. Graham, K. M., Antwi-Boasiako, K. P, Wemegah, D. D. andBoamah,D.(2014). Geological
and Structural Interpretation of Part of the Buem Formation, Ghana, Using
Aerogeophysical Data. Journal of Environment and Earth Science, 4(4).
31. Tamakloe,R. Y.,Singh, K. andOpoku-Donkor,T.H2O2 As Electron Acceptor in Double
Chamber MicrobialFuel Cells.International Journal of Advanced Research in Engineering
& Technology, 5(1): 01 – 06.
32. Opoku-Donkor, T., Tamakloe, R. Y., Nkum, R. K. and Singh, K. (2013). Effect of COD
on OCV, Power Production and Coulombic Efficiency of Single-Chamber Microbial Fuel
Cells International Journal of Advanced Research in Engineering & Technology, 4(7): 198
– 206.
33. Singh, B., Gupta, D. C., Chaudhary, R., Singh, K. and Gupta, Y. M. (2013). Comparative
Study of Layered Structure Formulisms for High Temperature Copper-Oxide
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Superconductors. International Journal of Advanced Research in Engineering &
Technology, 4(2): 46 – 60.
34. Britwum, A., Kolodziej, T., Tokarz, W., Przewoznik, J., Kapusta, C., Kakol, Z.,
Kozlowski, A., Tarnawski, Z. and Honig, J. M. (2013). Magnetostriction of first and second
order magnetite samples and its relation to the magnetic easy axis switching, Solid State
Phenomena.
35. Nkrumah, I., Ampong, F. K., Kwakye-Awuah, B., Nkum, R. K. and Boakye, F. (2013).
Synthesis and characterization of ZNO thin films deposited by chemical bath technique.
International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology, 2(12): 809 – 812.
36. Kwakye-Awuah, B., Adzabe, F. J. K., Nkrumah, I. and Williams, C. (2013).
Application of Laboratory-Synthesized Ammonium Zeolite LTX as Soil Amendment Additive.
International Journal of Sciences: Basic and Applied Research, 12(1): 67 – 81.
37. Kwakye-Awuah, B., Von-Kiti, E., Nkrumah, I. and C. Williams, C. (2013).Towards the
Zeolitization of Bauxite: Thermal Behaviour of Gibbsite in High-Alumina-Ghanaian Bauxite.
International Journal of Engineering Research and Technology, vol. 2(10); 1290 – 1300.
38. Kwakye-Awuah, B. Wemegah, D. D., Nkrumah, I., Williams, C. and Radecka, I.
(2013).Antimicrobial Activity of Silver-Zeolite LTA on Heavily-Contaminated Underground
Ghanaian Waters. International Journal of Science and Research, 2(11): 26 – 31.
39. Kwakye-Awuah,B., Mrozik, A., Piotrowska-Seget, Z., Nkrumah, I., Williams, C. and Radecka,
I. (2013) Release Pattern of Ag+ ions from Silver-Loaded Zeolite X and its Subsequent Effect
on Fatty Acid Composition of Bacterial Cells. International Journal of Innovative Research and
Technology, 2(11): 6235 – 6244.
CONFERENCE PAPERS
1. Amekudzi,L. K. (2014). Geophysical retrieval of trace gases from Limb and
Occultationgeometries, AGS Conference, KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana. May 20 – 24.
2. Tamakloe, R. Y., Opoku-Donkor, T. and Singh, K.(2014). H2O2 as Electron Acceptor In
Double Chamber Microbial Fuel Cells.International Journal of Advanced Research in
Engineering and Technology, 5(1): 01 – 06. ISSN 0976 – 6480(Print), ISSN 0976 –
6499(Online)
3. Abavare, E. K. K. (2014). Ab-initio calculation of atomic and electronic structures of 3CSiC(111)/Si(110) superstructures; University of Ghana. September,12.
4. Abavare, E. K. K. (2014). Work on: State-of-the-Art Developments in Atomistic
Simulations, University of Ghana. September 8 – 11.
5. Asare, E. O.,Amekudzi, L. K.,Tompkins,A. M. and Ermert,V. (2013). Simple pond
parametrization for malaria transmission model,Climate Change and Population
Conference on Africa, University Of Ghana, Legon Accra, Ghana.June 03 – 07.
6. Amekudzi,L. K. (2013), Climate Baseline Data: Source of Flood and Drought Early
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Warning Monitoring, CREW-TWG Workshop, October 11, 2013, Koforidua, Ghana
7. Amekudzi,L. K. (2013). Climate projection for Ghana, CLIM-WARN National, Meeting,
Koforidua, Ghana.July 2 – 3.
8. Amekudzi, L. K.,Manzanas, R.,Preko,K. and Asare,E. O. (2013). Changes in trend and
variability of precipitation over Ghana: Assessing performance of reanalysis products,
Climate Change and Population Conference on Africa, University Of Ghana, Legon Accra,
Ghana. June 03 – 07.
9. Tamakloe, R.(2013). The Challenges of Garbage Management in our Schools. Ghana
Association
of
Science
Teachers
(GAST)
–
55th
Annual
General
Meeting/Conference/workshop. September 9-14, p. 50 – 58.
10. Amekudzi, L. K. (2013). Climate projection for Ghana, CLIM-WARN National Meeting,
Koforidua, Ghana.July 2 – 3.
11. Amekudzi, L. K., Manzanas, R., Preko,K. and Asare,E. O. (2013). Changes in trend and
variability of precipitation over Ghana: Assessing performance of reanalysis products,
Climate Change and Population Conference on Africa, 03 – 07, June 2013, University Of
Ghana, Legon Accra, Ghana
12. E. O. Asare, L. K. Amekudzi, A. M. Tompkinsand V. Ermert (2013), Simple pond
parametrization for malaria transmission model,Climate Change and Population
Conference on Africa, 03 – 07, June 2013, University Of Ghana, Legon Accra, Ghana.
13. A.A. Ankomah , E.O. Asare, L.K. Amekudzi, R. A. Akumand G. Agbemenu (2013), A
study to understand temporal and spatial variation in humidity, temperature and rainfall
over different weather observatories in Kumasi, Biostatistic conference, August 2013,
Accra, Ghana
14. Sefa-Ntiri, B., Buah-Bassuah, P.K, Mensah-Amoah, P.K., Twum, A., Kwakye-Awuah, B.
and Fedah,B.E. Nanotechnology Application for Drinking Water Treatment, Assisted by
Light Transmission Experiment. In: Proceedings from the 3rd UCC – UNILORN
International Conference Secretariat, University of Cape Coast, Ghana, August 2013.
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DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY
ACADEMIC STAFF
Professors:
A. A. Adimado
BSc. (Hons), Kumasi, PhD (Ibadan)
Senior Lecturers:
R. B. Voegborlo
BSc. (Hons), MPhil, PhD (Kumasi)
J. A. M. Awudza
BSc. (Hons), MPhil, PhD (UMIST, Manchester)
E. Adei
BSc. (Hons), MPhil, (Kumasi) PhD (.C.) Irvine)
S. A Acquaah
BSc. (Hons), Kumasi, PhD) (Windsor)
G. Darko
BSc. (Hons), Cape Coast, MSc. (Kumasi). PhD
(Rhodes) (Head of Department)
O. Akoto
BSc. (Hons), MPhil (Legon)
N. O. Boadi
BSc. (Hons), MSc. (Kumasi
E. E. Kwaansa-Ansah
BSc. (Hons), MSc. (Kumasi)
Marian A. Nkansah (Ms)
BSc. (Hons), MSc (Kumasi) PhD (Uib, Berge)
Lecturers:
N.K. Asare-Donkor
BSc. (Hons), MSc. (Kumasi)
J.K. Mensah
BSc. (Hons), (Kumasi), MSc. (Oslo, PhD Houston)
Mercy Badu (Mrs)
BSc. Hons), MSc. (Kumasi)
Akwasi Acheampong
BSc. (Hons), Cape Coast, MSc. (Kumasi) PhD
(Orsay)
Joseph Apau
BSc. (Hons), (Kumasi), MSC (Cape Coast)
E. S. Agorku
BSc. (Hons), MSc )Kumasi)
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R. Tia
BSc. (Hons), PhD (Kumasi)
L. S. Borquaye
BSc. (Hons), Cape Coast, PhD(UMASS Amherst)
Technical Instructor
G. Ofori-Adie
BSc. (Hons), (Kumasi)
1. Kwaansa-Ansah, E. E., Asare-Donkor, N. K., Adimado, A. A. and Dong-ha, N. (2013).
Evaluation of mercury and selenium concentrations in the edible tissue of freshwater fish
from the Volta Lake in Ghana. J Environ Occup Sci, 2(3): 109 – 118.
2. Asare-Donkor, N. K. and Adimado, A. A. (2013). Heavy Metal Contamination Status and
Physicochemical Quality of Underground Water at Bogoso and its Environs, a Mining
Enclave in Ghana. International Journal of Development and Sustainability, 2(3): 2031 –
2050.
3. Asare-Donkor, N. K. Wemegah, D. D. and Adimado, A. A. (2013). Chemical Analysis of
Freshwater Bodies in the Kumasi Metropolies and its Environs, Ghana. Journal of
Environment and Earth Science, 3(9): 37 – 45.
4. Aniagyei, A., Tia, R. and Adei, E. (2013). A theoretical study of the mechanisms of
oxidation of ethylene by manganese oxo complexes. Dalton Trans., 42: 14411 – 14423.
5. Aniagyei, A., Tia, R. and Adei, E. (2013). A density functional theory study of the
mechanisms of oxidation of ethylene by rhenium oxide complexes. Dalton Trans., 42:
10885 – 10897.
6. Aniagyei, A., Tia, R. and Adei, E. (2013). A density functional theory study of the
mechanisms of oxidation of ethylene by technetium oxo complexes. Comp. Theor. Chem.,
1009: 70 – 80.
7. Akoto, O., Eshun, B., Darko, G., and Adei, E. (2014). Concentrations and Health Risk
Assessments of Heavy Metals in Fish from the Fosu Lagoon. International Journal of
Environmental Research, 8(2): 403 – 410.
8. Akoto, O., Andoh, H., Darko, G., Eshun, K. and Osei-Fosu, P. (2013). Health risk
assessment of pesticides residue in maize and cowpea from Ejura, Ghana. Chemosphere,
92: 67 – 73.
9. Dartey, E., Sarpong, K., Darko, G. and Acheampong-Marfo, M. (2013) Urinary arsenic
and mercury levels in artisanal miners in some communities in the Obuasi Municipality of
Ghana. Journal of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, 5(5): 113 – 118.
10. Darko, G., Chigome, S., Lillywhite, S., Tshentu, Z., Darkwa, J. and Torto, N. (2013).
Sorption of toxic metal ions in aqueous environment using electrospun polystyrene fibers
incorporated diazole ligands. Water SA, 39(1): 39 – 46.
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11. Akoto, O., Eshun, F. B., Darko, G. and Adei, E. (2014). Concentrations and Health Risk
Assessments of Heavy Metals in Fish from the Fosu Lagoon. Int. J. Environ. Res., 8(2):
403 – 410.
12. Akoto, O. and Osei-Brefoh, A. (2014). Quality of Oleoresinous Wood Varnish Prepared
using Resin Synthesized from Tannin Extracted from Stem Bark of Khaya senegalensis.
Asian Journal of Applied Sciences, 2(1): 61 – 66.
13. Baidoo, E., Ephraim, J. H., Darko, G. and Akoto, O. (2014). Potentiometric studies of the
acid–base properties of tropical humic acids. Geoderma, 217–218: 18 – 25.
14. Akoto, O., Andoh, H., Darko, G., Eshun, K. and Osei-Fosu, P. (2013). Health risk
assessment of pesticides residue in maize and cowpea from Ejura, Ghana. Chemosphere,
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere. 2013.02.057.
15. Badu, M., Wemegah, D. D., Boadi, N. O. and Brown, F. A. (2013). Assessment of the
Nutrient Load and Selected Heavy Metals in the Owabi Reservoir and its Feeder
Waters. Am. J. Sci. Ind. Res., 4: 337 – 343.
16. Boadi, N. O., Okyere, H., Badu, M., Mensah, J. K. and Owusu-appiah, I. (2013). Effect of
Mercury on the Proximate Composition of Maize (Zea mays L.). J. Agric. Sci. Technol.
B 3: 487 – 492.
17. Appau, I. (2013). Managing fire outbreaks in Ghana. Onesal Multimedia Limited. Accra
Ghana, pp. 1-200
18. Apau, J., Amofa, A. J. and Ansong, E. (2014). Levels of heavy metals in tubers from five
markets in the Kumasi Metropolis, Ghana. Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, (under
review).
19. Apau, J., Wemega, D. and Agbovi, H. K. (2013). Assessing the Quality of borehole water
from Aburi Metropolis. Journal of Science and Technology, Accepted.
20. Apau, J. and Emyemadze, I. (2014). Speciation of Arsenic in drinking water at Amansie
West district. International Journal of Development and Sustainability, (accepted).
21. Afful, S., Osae,S.,Awudza, J., Twumasi, S. K. (2013). A Validated Gas Chromatography
– Electron Capture Detector Method for the Determination of Persistent Organochlorine
Pesticides.Journal of Chemical Science Photon, 107: 223 – 229.
22. Afful, S., Awudza, J. A. M., Twumasi, S. K. and Osae, S. (2013). Determination of
Indicator Polychlorinated Biphenyls (pcbs) by Gas Chromatography - Electron Capture
Detector. Journal of Research in Environmental Science and Toxicology, 2(5): 96 – 102.
23. Afful, S., Awudza, J. A. M., Osae, S. and Twumasi, S. K. (2013). Assessment of Synthetic
Pyrethroids Residues in the Waters and Sediments from the Weija Lake in Ghana.
European Chemical Bulletin, 2(4):
24. Abagale, S. A., Twumasi, S. K. and Awudza, J. A. M. (2013). Chemical Studies on the
Composition of Natural Paint Pigment Materials from the Kassena-Nankana District of the
Upper East Region of Ghana. Chemistry and Materials Research, 3(1): 13 – 23.
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25. Abagale, S. A., Twumasi, S. K. and Awudza, J. A. M. (2013). Chemical analyses of
aqueous extract of Parkiabiglobosafruit husk collected from Northern Ghana. Academic
Journals, (in press)
26. Afful, S., Awudza, J. A. M., Osae, S. and Twumasi, S. K. (2013). Persistent organochlorine
compounds in the water and sediments from the Bosuntwi Lake in Ghana. American
Chemical Science Journal, 3(4): 434 – 448.
27. Johannes A. M. Awudza (2013), Levels of Metal Residues in Some Street Vended Foods
Sold in Kumasi, Ghana. Presented at the 2nd Symposium on Analytical Chemistry
(ACSD2013) and 4th Federation of African Chemical Societies (FACS) Congress,
Marrakech, Morocco, 7 – 9 May 2013
ARTICLES PUBLISHED IN CONFERENCE PROCEEDING CONFERENCE
1. Antwi, B., Boateng, V. N. and Berko, J. A. M. Awudza (2013). Preparation and
Characterization of LPDE/Clay Nanocomposites, Society of Plastics Engineer Antec 2013,
Cincinnatti, US. April 23.
2. Awudza, J. A. M., Korankyi, M. and Ansong, E. A. (2013). Determination of the Levels
of Formaldehyde and Assessment of Knowledge and Perception of the Chemicals Hazards
Associated with the Use of Hair Relaxers.Presented at the 2nd Symposium on Analytical
Chemistry (ACSD2013) and 4th Federation of African Chemical Societies (FACS)
Congress, Marrakech, Morocco. May 7 – 9.
3. Nkansah, M.A. & Ade, C. (2013). Hydroquinone as an impurity in hair conditioners.
Toxicology Symposium in Africa. Kumasi-Ghana, 12th-13th September, 2013.
4. Nkansah, M.A. & Ntarmah, D. (2013) Determination of trace metal content in sources of
drinking water from the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis. 5th Toxicology Symposium in
Africa. Kumasi-Ghana, 12th-13th September, 2013.
5. Nkansah, M.A. & Ansah, J. K. (2013). Determination of toxic metals in meat from the
Kumasi central abattoir. 5th Toxicology Symposium in Africa. Kumasi-Ghana, 12th-13th
September, 2013.
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DEPARTMENT OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
ACADEMIC STAFF
Professors:
W. O. Ellis
Ibok Oduro (Mrs.)
BSc, (Kumasi),PhD (McGill) (Vice-Chancellor)
BSc, MSc (Ib.), PhD (Cran.) (Head of Department)
J. H. Oldham
BSc (Middle Tennessee State), MSc (Texas)
Senior Lecturer:
I. W. Ofosu
BSc, MSc (Kumasi)
J. Barima
E. A. Amankwah
BSc (Kumasi), PGCE (Cape Coast), MSc (Kumasi)
BSc (Kumasi) MSc (Kumasi)
Lecturers:
J. Adubofour (Rev.)
Gloria Ankar-Brewoo (Mrs.)
Faustina D. Wireko-Manu (Mrs.)
F. Alemawor
J. K. Agbenorhevi
BSc (Kumasi), MSc (Berlin)
BSc, MSc, (Kumasi)
BSc (Legon), PhD (Kumasi)
BSc., PhD (Kumasi)
BSc (Kumasi), MSc (UK), PhD (UK)
1. Wireko-Manu, F. D., Oduro, I., Ellis, W. O., Asiedu, R. and Maziya-Dixon, B.
(2013).Potential Health Benefits of Water Yam (Dioscorea alata). Food and Function, 4:
1496 – 1501.DOI: 10.1039/c3fo60064e
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2. Wireko-Manu, F. D., Oduro, I., Ellis, W. O., Asiedu, R. and Maziya-Dixon, B. (2013).
Food Quality Changes in Water Yam (Dioscorea Alata) During Growth and Storage. Asian
Journal of Agricultural and Food Sciences, 1(3): (ISSN: 2321-1571.)
3. Tohibu, S. A., Amankwah, E. and Oduro, I. (2013). Chemical stability of vacuum packaged
West African cheese (Wagashie). Scientific Research and Essay, 8(26): 1212 – 1218.
4. Effah-Manu, L., Oduro, I. and Addo, A. (2013). Effect of Dextrinized Sweet potatoes on
the Physicochemical and Sensory Quality of Infra-Red Dried Mango Leather. J Food
Process Technol., 4: 230 - . doi:10.4172/2157-7110.1000230
5. Sanful, R. E., Oduro, I.and Ellis, W. O. (2013). Effect of Pre-treatment and Drying on the
Nutritional and Mineral Composition of D. bulbifera flour. J Biol Food Sci Res., 2 (4): 37
– 44.
6. Sanful, R. E., Oduro, I.and Ellis, W. O. (2013) Effect of pre-treatment and drying on the
functional properties of D. bulbifera flour. Sky Journal of Food Science, 2 (4): 27 – 34.
7. Eshun, G., Amankwah, E. A. and Barimah, J. (2013). Nutrients content and lipid
characterization of seed pastes of four selected peanut (Arachis hypogaea) varieties from
Ghana. Africa Journal of Food Science, 7 (10): 375 – 378.
8. Falade, K. O. and Kolawole, T. A. (2013). Effect of irradiation dose on physical, functional
and pasting properties of Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp) cultivars. Journal of Food
Process Engineering, 36(2): 147 – 157.
9. Falade, K. O. and Kolawole, T. A. (2013). Effect of γ-irradiation on colour, functional and
physicochemical properties of pearl millet [Pennisetum glaucum (L) R. Br.] cultivars. Food
and Bioprocess Technology,6: 2429 – 2438. DOI 10.1007/s11947-012-0981-8
10. Falade, K. O. and Okafor, C. A. (2013). Physicochemical properties of five cocoyam
(Colocasia esculenta and Xanthosoma sagittifolium) starches. Food Hydrocolloids, 30:
173 – 181.
11. Akwetey, W. Y., Oduro, I. N. and Ellis, W.O. (2014). Whole cowpea (Vigna unguiculata)
flour (WCPF) as non-conventional extender in meatloaf. Food Bioscience.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fbio.2013.11.001
12. Falade, K. O. and Ogunwolu, O. S. (2014). Modelling of drying patterns of fresh and
osmotically pretreated cooking banana and plantain slices. Journal of Food Processing and
preservation, 38 (1): 373 – 388.
13. Falade, K. O., Semon, M., Fadairo, O. S., Oladunjoye, A. O. and Orou, K. K. (2014).
Functional and physico-chemical properties of flours and starches of African rice cultivars.
Food Hydrocolloids, 39: 41 – 50.
CONFERENCE (ORAL AND POSTER) PRESENTATIONS
1. Oduro, I., Appaw, W., Ofori, E. K., Owusu-Mensah, D. E., Wiredu, C. B. and Edward, E.
C. (2013). Acceptance and promotion of orange-fleshed sweetpotato (OFSP) in Ghana:
Challenges and the way forward. Poster presented at the African Potato Association
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(APA) 9 triennial conference held at the Great Rift Valley Lodge in Naivasha, Kenya.
June 30 - July 4.
2. Effah-Manu, L., Oduro, I. and Addo, A. (2013). Sweetpotato-mango leather - an
alternative healthy snack. Poster presented at the African Potato Association (APA) 9
triennial conference held at the Great Rift Valley Lodge in Naivasha, Kenya. June 30
– July 4.
3. Boakye, A. A., Wireko-Manu, F. D. and Oduro I. (2013). Underutilized fruits as source of
dietary fibre. Oral presentation at the 6th Ghana Biomedical Convention held at the
University of Cape-coast. July 29 – 31.
4. Wireko-Manu, F. D. (2013). Research Focus: Past, Present and Future. Oral presentation
at Institút National de la echerche Agronomiquė (INRA), Avignon, France.
5. Wireko-Manu, F. D. (2013). Caractérisation de la composition nutritionnelle des fruits et
légumes et l'impact des différentes méthodes de préparation. Oral presentation at Institút
National de la echerche Agronomiquė (INRA), Avignon, France.
Prediction of the suitability of water yam (Dioscorea alata) for amala product using pasting
and sensory characteristics. 28th Biennial Conference of Ghana Science Association,
University of Ghana, Legon. July 15 – 19.
Potential Health Benefits of Water Yam. Oral presentation at the 28th Biennial Conference,
University of Ghana, Legon. July 15 – 19.
8. Oduro, I. (2014). Participated in Consultative workshop, organized by Farm Radio
International with support from Helen Keller international to develop a road map for a
community of Learning on Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potato (OFSP) in Ghana at Erata Hotel,
Accra. February
9. Wireko-Manu, F. D. (2014). Presentation of results:Characterization of the nutritional
composition of Ghanaian fruits and vegetables and impact of different cooking methods.
Institút National de la echerche Agronomiquė (INRA), Avignon, France. February 28.
10. Boakye, A. A., Wireko–Manu, F. D., Chronakis, I. and Oduro, I. (2014). Potentials of
Cocoyam to Food Security in Ghana: Past, Present and Way Forward. 3rd Research
Conference and Seminar of the Ghana Science Association, KNUST. April 16.
11. Laryea, D., Wireko–Manu, F. D., Chronakis, I. and Oduro, I. (2014). Value Addition of
Sweetpotato in the Production of an Infant Food Blend: A Proposed research.3rd Research
Conference and Seminar of the Ghana Science Association held at KNUST on April 16.
12. Boakye, I., Pepra-|Ameyaw, N. B. and Oduro, I. (2014). Effect of Storage conditions on
the quality of Asobayere Yam. 3rd Research Conference and Seminar of the Ghana Science
Association held at KNUST. April 16.
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ACADEMIC STAFF
Professors:
V. P. Dzogbefia (Mrs.)
BSc (Kumasi), PhD (Oregon)
**K. Duca
BSc (USA), MSc (USA), MBA (USA), PhD (USA)
Senior Lecturers:
K. Nsiah
Antonia Tetteh (Mrs.)
F. O. Mensah (Mrs.)
F. K. N. Arthur
H. D. Zakpaa
P. Twumasi
Lecturers:
C. Larbie
Ê. O. Terlabi
*E. E. Mak–Mensah
*C. K. Firempong
P. Brown (Mrs.)
F. C. Mills-Robertson
R. Annan
Marina Tandoh
(Legon)
T. D. Blutse
BSc (Kumasi), MSc (Kumasi) PhD(Kumasi)
BSc (Kumasi), MSc (McG, Canada), Diploma (AVRDC
Tanzania), PhD (NC State, Raleigh, USA) (Head of
Department)
BSc (Kumasi), MPhil (UK)
BSc (Kumasi), PhD (USA)
BSc (Legon), MSc., PhD (Japan)
BSc, MSc (Kumasi), PhD (Netherlands)
BSc (Kumasi), PhD (Kumasi)
BSc (Legon), MPhil (Kumasi)
BSc (Kumasi), MPhil (Legon)
BSc (Kumasi), MPhil (Legon)
BSc (Kumasi), MSc. (London), PhD (London)
BSc (Legon), MPhil (Legon), PhD (Legon)
BSc (Tamale), MSc (UK), PhD (UK)
BSc (Kumasi), MPhil
BSc (Kumasi), PGDE (Cape Coast)
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** Leave of absence
^ On Government duty
*Study leave
BOOK PUBLICATION
1. Twumasi P., Nkansah, A.N., Fei-Baffoe B., Yeboah K.Y., Addo E.O.K. and Adom- Appau
I. (2013). Managing Fire Outbreaks in Ghana. Onesal Multimedia, Accra. [ISBN 9789988-1-8531-2].
ABSTRACTS
1. Twumasi, P. (2014). GM Foods: Understanding the science and the Ghanaian Society.
Daily Graphic, Ed(s) 4 February 2014 (p.10), 6 February 2014 (p.36), 8 February 2014
(p.32).(www.graphic.com.gh/features/opinion/16924-gm-foods-understanding-thescience-and-the-ghanaian-society.html).
2. Ellahi, B., Annan, P. A., Sarkar, R. S., and Jackson, A. (2013). Building nutrition capacity
for Scaling up Nutrition.Ann Nutr Metab. 63 (suppl1): 1129.
3. Pickup, T., Annan, R. and Choi, S. (2013). Global malnutrition capacity enabled by
eLearning and social media. Ann Nutr Metab. 63 (suppl 1): 1107.
1. Abdul-Mumeen, I., Zakpaa, H. D., and Mills-Robertson, F. C. (2013). Proximate and biophytochemical properties of shea-nut cake. Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical
Research, 5(12):961 – 970.
2. Osei-Adjei, G., Hackman, H. K., Mills-Robertson, F. C. and Tay, S. C. K. (2013). Quality
Assessment Of Aqueous Herbal/Medicinal Products Sold On The Ghanaian Market. Food
Science and Quality Management, 20: 13 – 18.
3. Abdul-Mumeen, I., Zakpaa, H. D. and Mills-Robertson,F. C. (2013). Biochemical and
Micro- biological Analysis of Shea Nut Cake: A Waste Product from Shea Butter
Processing. Journal of Agricultural Biotechnology and Sustainable Development, 5(4): 61
– 68.
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4. Dickson, R. A., Mensah, M. L. K., Thomford, K. P., Annan, K., Mills-Robertson F.C.,
Appiah, A. A., Quarshie, O., Antwi, S., Kaminta, S. and Edoh, D. (2013). Quality and
safety evaluation of a Ghanaian polyherbal product EAF-2011 for the management of
superficial mycoses. International Journal of Medicine and Biomedical Research, 2(2): 91
– 102.
5. Salifu, S. P., Vallero-Rello, A., Casey, S. A. C., Inglis, N. F., Scortti, M., Foley, S. and
Vazquez-Boland, J. (2013). Genome and Proteome analysis of phage E3 infecting the soilborne actinomycete Rhodococcus equi. Environmental Microbiology Reports, 5(1): 170 –
178.
6. Salifu, S. P., Casey, S. A. C. and Foley, S. (2013). Isolation and characterisation of soilborne virulent bacteriophages infecting the pathogen, Rhodococcus equi. Journal of
Applied Microbiology, 114(6): 1625 – 1633.
7. Tetteh, A. Y., Wehner, T. C. and Davis, A. T.(2013).Inheritance of Resistance to the New
Race of Powdery Mildew in Watermelon. Crop Science. 53(3): 880 – 887.
8. Abdul-Mumeen, I., Zakpaa, H. D. and Mills-Robertson, F. C (2013). Proximate and biophytochemical properties of shea nut cake. Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical
Research. 5(12): 961 – 970.
9. Abdul-Mumeen, I., Zakpaa, H. D. and Mills-Robertson, F. C. (2013). Biochemical and
microbiological analysis of shea nut cake: A waste product from shea butter processing.
Journal of Agricultural Biotechnology and Sustainable Development. 5 (4): 61 – 68.
10. Issaka, J., Alemawor,, F. and Dzogbefia V. P. (2013). Bioconversion impact of Pleurotus
ostreatus on the value of rice and ground-nut by-products as feed resources. Research in
Biotechnology, 4(5): 24 – 30.
11. Turyashemererwa, F. M., Kikafunda, J., Annan, R. and Tumuhimbise, G. A. (2013).
Dietary patterns, anthropometric status, prevalence and risk factors for anaemia among
school children aged 5-11 years in Central Uganda.J Hum Nutr Diet., 26 (Suppl 1):73 – 81.
12. Thow, A. M., Annan, R. A., Mensah, L. and Chowdhury, S. N. (2014). Development,
implemetation, and outcome of standards to restrict fatty meat in the food supply and
prevent NCDs: Learning from an innovative trade/food policy in Ghana. BMC Public
Health, 14(249):1 – 9.
13. Amankwaa A. O. and Annan R. A. (2014). Dietary patterns and metabolic risk factors for
cardio vascular disease among university students in Ghana. Asian Journal of Clinical
Nutrition, 6(1): 18 – 28.
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS AND PROCEEDINGS
1. Tetteh, A. Y., Batcha, M. B., Sampson, G. O., Abbey, H., Sekyere, M. and Adu-Gyamfi,
L. (2013). Evaluation of West African maize genotypes for β-glucan content.Oral
presentation at the 28th Biennial Conference, University of Ghana, Legon.July 15 – 19.
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2. Tetteh, A.Y., Sarpong, F. N., Chimah, R. A., Batchak M. B. and Bahaah, B. (2013). Highstarch maize: A genetic resource for maize germplasm improvement.Oral presentation at
the 28th Biennial Conference, University of Ghana, Legon. July 14 – 18.
3.
Tetteh, A. Y., Abbey, H., Sarpong, F. N., Chinweike, C. and Sekyere, M. (2013).
Determining the potential to breed for enhanced oil content in West African maize
accessions: Mean inter varietal fat content. Oral presentation at the 28th Biennial
Conference, University of Ghana, Legon. July 15 – 19.
4. Tetteh, A. Y., Bahaah, B., Chimah, R. A., Addai, E. O., Adu-Gyamfi, L. and Chinweike,
C. (2013). Determining the potential to breed for enhanced protein content in West African
maize accessions: mean inter varietal protein content. Oral presentation at the 28th Biennial
Conference, University of Ghana, Legon. July 15 – 19.
5. Kpikpi, E., Glover, R., Dzogbefia,V. and Jespersen, L.(2013). Microbiota of Kantong,
fermented seeds of Ceiba pentandra and determination of probiotic potential of Bacilli by
cross-talk between functional mammalian cell models and Bacillus isolates from kantong.
International Workshop on seedfood Project « Value added processing of underutilized
savanna tree seeds for improved food security and income generation in West Africa »
Ouagadougou, BURKINA FASO (Proceedings not yet out) November 12 – 15.
6. Twumasi, P., Akromah, R., Tetteh, A. and Antwi, C. (2013). Some of the ongoing Biotech
projects in Ghana: KNUST in focus. In: Proceedings of South Africa-Ghana Joint Research
and Development Symposium on Biotechnology and ICT. La Palm Royal Beach Hotel,
Accra. (Conference paper) November 21 – 22.
7. Twumasi, P., Makafui, B. and Opoku-Kusi, Jr. G. (2013). Heavy metallic and microbial
concentration of vegetable crops grown on refuse dumpsites in the Kumasi Metropolis. In:
Proceedings of the 28th Biennial Conference of Ghana Science Association (GSA),
University of Ghana, Legon, Accra, Ghana. (Conference paper). July 15 – 19.
8. Twumasi, P., Oppong, A. A., Amoah-Antwi, C. and Opoku-Kusi, Jr. G. (2013).
Assessment of nosocomial infections and antibiotic resistance levels in two hospitals in the
Kumasi Metropolis. In: Proceedings of the 28th Biennial Conference of Ghana Science
Association (GSA), University of Ghana, Legon, Accra, Ghana (Conference paper). July
15 – 19.
9. Twumasi, P., Dy-yakah, C. D., Okyere, M., Afful, B. and Opoku-Kusi, Jr. G. (2013).
Assessing the prevalence of urinary tract infection in school children in the Kumasi
Metropolis using classical microbial culturing technique and PCR. In: Proceedings of 28th
Biennial Conference of Ghana Science Association (GSA), University of Ghana, Legon,
Accra, Ghana. July 15 – 19. (Conference paper)
10. Twumasi, P., Yeboah, E. and Nsiah, K. (2013). Treatment of lead-poisoned rats through
oral administration of different palm oil extracts. In: Proceedings of 28th Biennial
Conference of Ghana Science Association (GSA), University of Ghana, Legon, Accra,
Ghana (Conference paper).
11. Amegashie, A. E., Owusu-Dabo, E., Salifu, S. P., Afum-Adjei, A. A., Baffour-Awuah, S.,
Addofoh, N., Annan, A. A. and Winter, C. (2013). Sero-prevalence and occupational risk
factors of Brucella infection among slaughterhouse workers and butchers in Kumasi,
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Ghana. In: Proceedings of 5th Annual Scientific Conference, KNUST, Kumasi. November
14 – 15. p. 41 – 42.
12. Annan, A. A., Owusu-Dabo, E., Salifu, S. P., Baffour-Awuah, S., Nartey, R., Nimako, S.,
Amoyaw, F., Segbaya, S. and Ohene Buabeng K. (2013). Insecticide resistance in malaria
vector mosquitoes at five selected districts in Ghana, West Africa. In: Proceedings of 5th
Annual Scientific Conference, KNUST, Kumasi. November 14 – 15. p. 67.
13. Baffour-Awuah, S., Owusu-Dabo, E., Kruppa, T., Annan, A. A., Nartey, R., Dobge, J.,
Salifu, S. P., Becker, N., Oppong, S. and Obiri-Danso, K. (2013). Lysinibacillus sphaericus
biolarvicide, an efficacious tool in the control of Anopheles gambiae in Kumasi, Ghana.
In: Proceedings of the 5th Annual Scientific Conference, KNUST, Kumasi. November 14
- 15. p. 68-69
14. Mensah, W. A., Brown, P., Tagbor, H., Appiah, A., Duca, K., Oduro, I., Marfo,
W., Amoafo, M., Mantebea, E., Ofori, Y., Grant, F. and Sampson, H. (2013). Relationship
between dietary intake and anthropometric data of children in some selected villages in the
Ejisu Juaben district of Ashanti Region in Ghana. Poster presented at the 2nd Research
Conference and Seminar of the Ghana Science Association, KNUST, Kumasi. April.
15. Lamptey, O., Brown, P. and Yeboah, F. A. (2013). Lipid profile in Type 2 diabetic patients
with poor and good glycaemic status. A pilot study at the Komfo Anokye Teaching
Hospital. Paper presented at the 2nd Research Conference and Seminar of the Ghana
Science Association, KNUST, Kumasi. April.
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DEPARTMENTS OF THEORETICAL AND APPLIED BIOLOGY AND
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
ACADEMIC STAFF
Professor:
R. C. Abaidoo
M.Sc. (Kumasi0, PhD (Hawaii)
B. W. L. Lawson
K. Obiri-Danso
MSc. (Kumasi), PhD (London)
B.Sc., MPhil (Kumasi), MSc, Ph.D (Lanc.)
Senior Lecturers:
K. O. Owusu- Daaku
W. G. Akanwariwiak
P. K. Baidoo
S. Akyeampong
M. G. Addo
I. K. Tetteh
P. Addo-Fordjour
A. K. Anning
B.Sc. (Kumasi), MSc., PhD (Manc)
B.Sc., MPhil (Kumasi)
B.Sc., Dip. Ed., MPhil. (Cape Coast), PhD (Cape Coast)
B.Sc., Kumasi, MPhil (Cape Coast)
B.Sc. (Kumasi), MSc. (Norway), PhD (Paris-Sud XI)
Dip. Ed, B.Sc (Cape Coast), M.Sc. (Kumasi), MS, PhD
(USA) (Head of Department)
BSc., MPhil. (Kumasi), PhD (Malaysia)
B.Sc., M.Phil (Kumasi), PhD (Ohio)
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J. I. Adam
Lecturers:
S. Aikins
J. L. Terlabie
A. K. Apetorgbor
J. N. Horgah
P. Antwi-Agyei
E. J .D. Belford
J.A. Larbi
L. A. Andoh
B. Fei-Baffoe
E. A. Agyapong
M. A. Arkoh
B.Sc., Dip. Ed. (Cape Coast), MPhil. (Legon), PhD
(Norway)
B.Sc., M.Sc., Tohoku, PhD (Tohoku, Japan), OD
Optometry Kumasi
B.Sc., Dip. Ed., (Cape Coast), MPhil (Legon)
B.Sc., MPhil (Legon)
B.Sc., M.Phil (Legon), MSc. (Denmark), PhD (Japan)
B.Sc. (Kumasi), M.Sc. (Hull), MBA (Leicester), PhD (UK)
B.Sc., MSc. (Sierra Leone), PhD (Germany)
B.Sc., MPhil (Kumasi), PhD (Kumasi)
B.Sc., MSc. (Kumasi)
B.Sc. (Legon), MSc, PhD (Germany)
B.Sc. (Kumasi), M.Sc (Germany)
B.Sc. (Cape Coast), MPhil (Kumasi)
1. Gonzalez II, D. L., Angus, M. P., Tetteh, I. K., Bello, G. A., Padmanabhan, K., Saurabh,
V., Pendse, S. V., Srinivas, S., Yu, J., Semazzi, F., Kumar, V. and. Samatova, N. F.(2014).
On the Data-driven Inference of Modulatory Networks in Climate Science: An Application
to West African Rainfall, Nonlin. Processes Geophys.Discuss. 1: 479 – 517. (In Press).
2. Chen, Z., Hendrix, W., Guan, H., Tetteh, I. K.,Choudhary, A., Semazzi, F. and Samatova,
N. F. (2013).Discovery of Extreme Events-related Communities in Contrasting Groups of
Physical System Networks. Data Min Knowl Disc., 27: 225 – 258. DOI 10.1007/s10618012-0289-3.
3. Agyapong, E. A., Lugushie, J. A., Fei-Baffoe, B. and Atabila, A. (2013). Effect of
organochlorine pesticides usage on water quality of Tano River in the Asunafo south
district of BrongAhafo region of Ghana. J. Poll Res., 32 (4): 699 – 706.
4. Fei-Baffoe, B., Botwe-Koomson, G., Mensa-Bonsu, I. F. and Agyapong, E. A. (2013).
Impact of ISO 14001 environmental management system on key environmental
performance indicators of selected gold mining companies in Ghana. Journal of Waste
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5. Fei-Baffoe, B.,Osei, K. and Agyapong, E. A. (2013).Co-composting of organic solid
waste and sewage sludge – a waste management option for university campus. Journal of
the Ghana Science Association, 15(1) . (Accepted).
6. Amantoge, T. A. and Aikins, S. (2013). Drinking Water Suitability from the Karaga Dam
in the Northern Region, Ghana. ARPN Journal of Science and Technology, 3(12): 1242 –
1246.
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7. Kumah, D., Ebri, A., Abdul -Kabir, M., Abdul-Sadik, A., Koomson, N., Aikins, S.,Aikins,
A., Amedo, A., Lartey, S. Y. and Naidoo, K. (2013). Refractive Error and Visual
Impairment in Private School Children in Ghana. Optometry & Visual Science, 90(12):
1456 – 1461.
8. Anning, A. K., Dyer, J. M. and McCarthy, B. C. (2014). Tree growth response to fuel reduction
treatments along a topographic moisture gradient in mixed-oak forests, Ohio, USA. Canadian
Journal of Forestry Research, 44(5): 413 – 421. DOI:10.1139/cjfr-2013-0302.
9. Silver, E. J., Speer, J. H., Kaye, M., Reo, N. J., Howard, L. F., Anning, A. K., Wood, S. W.
and Wilbur, H. M. (2013). Fire history and age structure of an oakpine forest on Price
Mountain, Virginia, USA. Natural Areas Journal, 33(4): 440 – 446.
10. Anning, A. K. andMcCarthy, B. C. (2013). Long-term effects of prescribed fire and thinning
on residual tree growth in mixed-oak forests of southern Ohio. Ecosystems, 16(8): 1473 – 1486.
11. Anning, A. K. and McCarthy, B. C. (2013). Competition, size and age affect tree growth
response to fuel reduction treatments in mixed-oak forests of Ohio. Forest Ecology and
Management, 307: 74 – 83.
12. Anning, A. K., Rubino, D. L., Sutherland, E. K. and McCarthy, B. C. (2013).
Dendrochronological analysis of white oak growth patterns across a topographic moisture
gradient in southern Ohio. Dendrochronologia, 31(2): 120 – 128.
13. Anning, A. K., Korsah, P. E. and Addo-Fordjour, P. (2013). Phytoremediation of wastewater
with Limnocharisflava, Thaliageniculataand Typhalatifoliain constructed wetlands.
International Journal of Phytoremediation, 15(5): 452 – 464.
14. Hogarh, J. N., Seike, N., Kobara, Y., Ofosu-Budu, G. K., Carboo, D. and Masunaga, S.
(2014). Atmospheric burden of organochlorine pesticides in Ghana. Chemosphere 102: 1
– 5.
15. Hogarh, J. N., Seike N., Kobara, Y. and Masunaga, S. (2013). Seasonal variation of
atmospheric polychlorinated biphenyls and polychlorinated naphthalenes in Japan.
Atmospheric Environment, 80: 275 – 280.
16. Wirmvem, M. J., Ohba, T., Fantong, W. Y., Ayonghe, S. N., Hogarh, J. N., Suila, J. Y.,
Asaah, A. N. E., Ooki, S., Tanyileke, G. and Hell, J. V. (2014). Origin of major ions in
monthly rainfall events at the Bamenda Highlands, North West Cameroon. Journal of
Environmental Sciences, DOI: 10.1016/S1001-0742(13)60502-1. In press
17. Apetorgbor, A. K., Dzomeku, M. and Apetorgbor, M. M. (2013). Growth factors and
cultivation of Pleurotus tuber-regium on selected plant wastes. International Food
Research Journal, 20(6):3387 – 3393.
18. Apetorgbor. M. M., Dabo, J.,Apetorgbor, A.K. and Abugre, S. (2013).Response of four
agricultural seeds and crops to allelopathic effect of some medicinal plant species in
Ghana. Journal of Agricultural Technology, 9(7): 1909 – 1925.
19. Antwi-Agyei, P., Stringer, L. C and Dougill, A. J. (2014). Livelihoods adaptations to
climate variability: insights from farming households in Ghana. Regional Environmental
Change. Doi:10.1007/s10113-014-0597-9.
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20. Antwi-Agyei, P.,Dougill, A. J., Fraser, E. D. G., and Stringer, L. C. (2013). Characterizing
the nature of household vulnerability to climate variability: empirical evidence from two
regions of Ghana. Environment, Development and Sustainability, 15(4): 903 – 926.
21. Antwi-Agyei, P., Dougill, A. J., and Stringer, L. C. (2013). Barriers to climate change
adaptation in sub-Saharan Africa: evidence from northeast Ghana & systematic literature
review. University of Leeds, United Kingdom. Centre for Climate Change Economics and
Policy Working Paper No. 73.
22. Owusu-Dabo, E., Annan, A. A., Larbi, J., Dodor, E. A, Anakwah, L., Frimpong, E. and
Bonsu, F. (2013). Missed Opportunities for the Diagnosis of Pulmonary Tuberculosis in
Ashanti and Western Regions of Ghana; Polymerase Chain Reaction, A Better Tool.
23. Seidu, R., Sjølander, I., Abubakari, A., Amoah, D., Larbi, J. A. and Stenström, T. A.
(2013). Modeling the die-off of E. coli and Ascaris in wastewater-irrigated vegetables:
implications for microbial health risk reduction associated with irrigation cessation. Water
Science & Technology, 68(5): 1013 – 1021.
24. Dinko, B., Oguike, M. C., Larbi, J. A., Bousema, T., Sutherland, C. J. (2013). Persistent
detection of Plasmodium falciparum, P. malariae, P. ovalecurtisi and P.
ovalewallikeriafter ACT treatment of asymptomatic Ghanaianschool-children.
International Journal of Parasitology: Drugs and Drug Resistance, 3: 45 – 50.
25. Gyasi, S. F, Awuah, E., Larbi, J. A., Koffour, G. A., Debrah, A. Y., Awuah Boateng, N. Y
and Osei, O. A. (2013). Susceptibility of Arsenic-exposed ICR Mice to Buruli Ulcer
Development. Pharmacologia, 4(3): 254 – 264.254.264. DOI 10.5567.
26. Gyasi, S. F, Larbi, J. A and Awuah, E. (2013). Temporal Relationship of Environmental
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27. Atter, A., Obiri-Danso, K. and Amoa-Awua, W. (2014). Microbiological and chemical
processes associated with the production of burukutu a traditional beer in Ghana.
International Food Research Journal (Accepted)
28. Kronmann, K. C., Paintsil, S. N., Guirguis, F., Kronmann, L. C., Bonney, K., Obiri-Danso,
K., Ampofo, W. and Fichet-Calvet, E. (2013). Two Novel Arenaviruses Detected in Pygmy
Mice, Ghana.Emerging Infectious Diseases, 19(11): 1832 – 1835.
29. Nartey, R., Owusu-Dabo, E., Kruppa, T., Baffour-Awuah, S., Oppong, S., Becker, N. and
Obiri-Danso, K. (2013). Use of Bacillus thuringiensis var israelensis as a viable option in
an Integrated Vector Management Programme in the Kumasi Metropolis, Ghana. Parasites
and Vectors, 6: 116 – 120.
CONFERENCE
213
1. Gonzalez II, D. L, Pendse, S. V., Padmanabhan, K., Angus, M., P., Tetteh, I. K., Srinivas,
S., Villanes, A., Semazzi, F., Kumar, V., Nagiza, F. and Samatova, N. F. (2013). Coupled
Heterogeneous Association Rule Mining (CHARM): Application toward Inference of
Modulatory Climate Relationships. IEEE 2013 International Conference on Data Mining
(ICDM), Dallas, Texas, USA. December 7 – 10.pp 1055 – 1060.
2. Apetorgbor, M. M. and Apetorgbor, A. K. (2013). Diversity of macrofungi and plant
species in two different ecological zones in Ghana. In: proceedings of Third international
Congress on Fungal Conservation. Gokova Bay, Akyaka,Mugla, Turkey. November 11 –
15.
DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS
ACADEMIC STAFF
I. K. Dontwi
S. K. Amponsah
MSc (Kishiney), PhD (Odessa, USSR)
BSc, MSc (Kumasi), PhD (Birmingham)(Head of
Department)
Senior Lecturers:
E. Prempeh
#S. A. Opoku
F. T. Oduro
K. F. Darkwah
A.O. Adebanji
BSc, MSc, PhD (Kumasi)
BSc, PhD (C’Nell)
MSc, PhD (Kumasi)
MSc (Kumasi)
BSc (Ilorin), MSc, PhD (Ibadan)
Lecturers:
E. Osei-Frimpong
*S. K. Appiah
E. Owusu-Ansah
J. Ackora- Prah
K. B. Gyamfi
Rev. Kusi-Appau Bediako
Y. E. Ayekple
V.K. Dedu
E. Harris
R. K. Avuglah
BSc, MSc, PhD (Kumasi)
BSc, MSc (Kumasi)
BSc, MSc (Kumasi)
BSc, MSc (Kumasi)
BSc Kumasi, MSc (Norway)
BSc (Cape Coast), MSc (Kumasi)
BSc, MSc (Kumasi)
BSc (Dip. Ed) (Cape Coast), MSc (Kaiserslautern)
BSc Kumasi, MSc (Kaiserslautern), MSc (Ohio)
BSc (Cape Coast), MSc, PhD (Kaiserslautern)
214
L. Mensah
BSc, MSc (Kaiserslautern), PhD
Belgium)
BSc, MSc (Kumasi)
BSc, MSc (Kumasi)
BSc, MSc (Kumasi)
BSc, MSc (Kumasi)
BSc (Kumasi), MSc (Hasselt, Belgium)
BSc, Phil / PhD
BSc,MSc (Kumasi)
BSc (Kumasi), MSc (USA)
C. Sebil
W. Obeng-Denteh
D. Asamoah Owusu
I. A. Adjei
N. K. Frempong
P. Amoako-Yirenkyi
G. A. Okyere
*F. Opoku
*On study
(Antwerp,
#On contract
BOOKS PUBLISHED
1. Kusi, A. (2013). Mathematics for Diploma Colleges. Immor Graphics & Publication, Kumasi
ISBN: 9988-8311-6-2. 517pp
2. Kusi, A. (2013). Mathematics for Diploma Colleges (Specially Perpetual for Designated
Science and Mathematics Colleges, Immor Graphics & Publications 9Kumasi) ISBN 99888311-6-3. 625pp
1. Aidoo, A. Y., Gyamfi,K. B., Ackorah Prah, J., Oduro, F. T. (2013).Solvability of Inverse
Eigenvalue Problem for Dense Singular Symmetric Matrices. Advances in Pure
Mathematics, 3: 14 – 19.
2. Gyamfi,K. B., Oduro, F. T. and Aidoo, A. Y. (2013). Solution of Inverse Eigenvalue
Problem by Newton’s Method on a Fibre Bundle with Structure Group SO (n). Journal of
Mathematics and System Science, 3(3): 124 – 128.
3. Arthur, Y. D., Appiah, S. K. and Gyamfi, K. B. (2013). Probability Distributional Analysis
of Hourly Solar Irradiation in Kumasi Ghana. International Journal of Business and Social
Research, 3(3): 63 – 75.
4.
Aidoo, A. Y., Ackorah Prah, J. and Gyamfi, K. B. (2013). An Artificial ECG Signal
Generating Function on MATLABTM (AMS32123). Journal of Applied Mathematical
Sciences, 7(54): 2675 – 2686.
5. Ackorah Prah, J., Aidoo, A., Baah, G. K. and Osei Bonsu, M. (2013). A Max-Plus Model
for Genetic Algorithms. International Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics, 88(2):
247 – 262.
215
6. Darquah, N. F., Annan, J. and Baah Gyamfi, K. (2013). Shortest Path Algorithm for
Transportation Networks, Case Study: Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly. American Based
Research Journal, 2(8): ISSN (2304-7151) 66 – 73.
7. Oduro, F. T. (2014). Solution of the Inverse Eigenvalue Problem for Certain (Anti-)
Hermitian Matrices by Newton’s Method.Journal of Mathematics Research, 6(2): 52 – 62.
8. Adabor,E. S., Acquaah Mensah, G. and Oduro, F. T. (2014) Inferring Transcriptional
Regulatory Relationships Among Genes in Breast Cancer: Application of Bayes Theorem.
International Journal of Statistics and Probability, 3(2): 52 – 62.
9. Okyere, G. A., Oduro, F. T. and Ofosu, G. (2014). Bifurcation Analysis of the RamseyCass-Koopmanns Economic Growth Models.International Journal of Innovation in
Science and Mathematics, 2(1): 130 – 134.
10. Gogovi, G. K., Oduro,F. T. and Fosu, G. O. (2014). Performance Analysis of Memorization
Rate Models. International Journal of Engineering Research and Technology, 3(01): 1343
– 1346. ISSN 2278 – 0181.
11. Dedu, V. K. and Oduro, F. T. (2013). Assessing Credit Risk for a Ghanaian Bank Using
the Black-Scholes Model. International Journal of Emerging Technology and Advanced
Engineering, 3(9): 13 – 18.
12. Oduro, F. T. and Tawiah, R. (2013). Impact of Multi-Morbidity Patterns on Length of
Hospitalization and Mortality: A Study of Elderly General Clinic Patients at a Hospital in
Ghana. Journal of the Ghana Science Association, 14(2): 35 – 44.
13. Baah Gyamfi, K., Oduro, F. T. and Aidoo, A. Y. (2013). Solution of an Inverse Eigenvalue
Problem by Newton’s Method on a Fibre Bundle with Structure Group SO (n). Journal of
Mathematics and Systems Science, 3(3):
14. Anokye, M., Oduro, F. T., Abdul-Aziz, A. R. and Annin, K. (2013). Application of
Queuing Theory to Vehicular Traffic at Signalized Intersection in Kumasi-Ashanti Region,
Ghana. American International Journal of Contemporary Research, 3(4): 23 – 29.
15. Aboagye-Sarfo, P., Oduro, F. T. and Okyere, G. A. (2013). Time Series Forecast of New
HIV Cases in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. International Journal of Scientific and
Engineering Research, 4(5): 546 – 549.
16. Ababio, K. A., Oduro, S. D. and Oduro, F.T. (2013). Risk Dynamics of Trading In Foreign
Currencies in Ghana. International Journal Applied Science and Technology, 3(3):
17. Dontwi, I. K., Obeng-Denteh, W., Andam, E. A. and Obiri-Apraku, L. (2014). A
Mathematical Model to Predict the Prevalence and Transmission Dynamics of
Tuberculosis in Amansie West District, Ghana. British Journal of Mathematics and
Computer Science, 4(3): 402 – 425.
18. Dontwi, I. K., Obeng-Denteh, W., Obiri-Apraku, L. and Andam, E. A. (2014). Modelling
and Analysis of Hepatitis B Prevalence in the Tano North District of Ghana. British Journal
of Mathematics and Computer Science, 4(7): 969 – 988.
19. Gyasi-Agyei, K. A., Gyasi-Agyei, A. and Obeng-Denteh W. (2014). Mathematical
Modeling of the Epidemiology of Tuberculosis in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. British
Journal of Mathematics and Computer Science, 4(3): 375 – 393.
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20. Obeng-Denteh, W., Gyasi-Agyei, K. A., Boateng, L., Owusu, B. A., Asiedu, K. A. and
Antepim, O. (2014). A Mathematical Modeling of the School Feeding Programme in the
Asem Kumasi Cluster of Schools in Ashanti Region of Ghana. British Journal of
Mathematics and Computer Science, 4(5) : 704 – 718.
21. Esson, A. B., Obeng-Denteh, W., Barnes, B. and Ntherful, G. E. (2014). Epidemiology of
chickenpox in Agona West Municipality of Ghana. Physical Sciences Research
International, 2(1): 6 – 11.
22. Fosu, G. O., Bondzie, E. A. and Okyere, G. A. (2014). Does Foreign Direct Investment
really aect Ghana’s Economic Growth? International Journal of Academic Research in
Economics and Management Sciences, 3(1): 148 – 158. ISSN: 2226-3624.
24. Okyere, G. A., Oduro F. T. and Fosu G. O. (2014). On the Bifurcation Analysis of the
Ramsey-Cass-Koopmans Growth Models. International Journal of Innovation in Science
and Mathematics, 2(1): 130 – 134. ISSN (Online): 23479051.
25. Okyere, G. A., Fosu G. O. and Boakye R. O. (2014). Granger Causality Analysis of Some
Macroeconomic Variables in Ghana. Journal of Research in Business and Management,
2(1): 9 – 17. ISSN (Online): 2347-3002.
26. Okyere, G. A., Awinbil, A. P., Ping-Naah, H. and Yakubu, T. (2013). Determinants of
Survival in Adult HIV Clients on Anitretroviral Therap in Lawra and Jirapa District of
Upper West Region, Ghana. Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS
Care. 12(6): 1 – 6. doi:10.1177/2325957413500531.
27. Aboagye-Sarfo, P., Oduro, F. T. and Okyere, G. A. (2013). Time Series Forecast of New
HIV Cases in the Ashanti Region. International Journal of Scientific & Engineering
Research, 4(5): 546 – 549.
28. Gyamfi, M., Amponsah, S. K. and Annan, J. (2013). Sequential Ordering of Routes for
Trucks for Efficient Garbage Collection: Case Study of Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan
Assembly. American Research Journal, 2(9): 22 – 30.
29. Ofosu, M. K., Amponsah, S. K. and Annan, J. (2013). An Application of K-Set Inequality
in Integer Programming. A Case Study of a Company based In Accra. American Based
Research Journal, 2(8): 74 – 80.
30. Mahama, F., Annan, J., Amponsah, S. K. and Sebil, C. (2013). Study Vehicular Traffic
Congestion in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis. International Journal of Business and
31. Katara, S. and Amponsah, S. K. (2013). Project Planning Scheduling, The Critical Path
Method Approach. Bui Power Project as a Case Study. International Journal of Sciences,
2: 33 – 41.
32. Mensah, L., Avuglah, R. K. and Dedu, V. (2013). Allocation of Assets on the Ghana Stock
Exchange (GSE). International Journal of Financial Report, 4: 108 – 114.
33. Dedu, V. K. and Oduro, F.T. (2013). Assessing Credit Risk for a Ghanaian Bank Using the
Black-Scholes Model. International Journal of Emerging Technology and Advance
Engineering, 3: 13 – 18.
217
34. Dontwi, I. K., Dedu, V. K. and Aboagye, N. K. (2013). Ascertaining the Financial Cost of
Malaria and Mitigating against It Using Actuarial Model for Financial Cost. International
Journal of Financial Research, 4: 94 – 106.
35. Ackora-Prah, J., Aidoo, A. Y. and K. B. Gyamfi (2013). An Artificial ECG Signal
Generating Function in MATLAB. Applied Mathematical Sciences, 7(54): 2675 – 2686.
36. Ackora-Prah, J., Aidoo, A. Y., Gyamfi, K. B. and Osei, B. M. (2013). A Max. Plus Model
for Genetic Algorithm. International Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics, 88(2):
247 – 262.
37. Aidoo, Y., Gyamfi, K. B., Ackorah-Prah, J. and Oduro, F. T. (2013). Solvability of Inverse
Eigenvalue Problem for Dense Singular Symmetric Matrices. Advances in Pure
Mathematics, 3: 14 – 19.
38. Agyen, J. K., Harris, E. and Oduro, F.T. (2013). Time Series Modeling and Forecasting of
Premix Fuel Demand in Ghana. Research Journal of International Studies@
EuroJournals, 25: 79 – 90.
39. Bonyah, E., Owusu-Sekyere, E. and Harris, E. (2013). Buruli Ulcer Morbidity and Soil
Arsenic Linkages in the Amansie West District of Ghana:Geostatistical Approach. Asian
40. Bonyah, E., Harris, E. and Nyabadza, F. (2013). Forecasting Buruli Ulcer Disease in
Ashanti Region of Ghana using Box-Jenkins Approach. American Journal of Mathematics
and Statistics, 3(3): 27 – 30.
41. Avuglah, R. K., Mensah, L. and Dedu, V. (2013). Allocation of Assets on the Ghana Stock
Exchange (GSE). International Journal of Financial Research, 4(2): 108 – 114.
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DEPARTMENT OF OPTOMETRY AND VISUAL SCIENCE
ACADEMIC STAFF
Senior Lecturers:
D. B. Kumah
Angela Ofeibea Amedo (Mrs.)
Lecturers:
Nana Yaa Koomson (Mrs.)
M. Abdul-Kabir
T. M. Pascal
A. Abdul- Sadik
C. Afari
E. Owusu*
E. Kobia-Acquah*
Doctor of Optometry (OD), (Kumasi), MSc. HSPM
(Kumasi), PG. Dip. Optom (Kumasi), PGCE. (UCC), B.Sc.
(Hons) (Biol Scs.) (Kumasi), MGOA(Head of Department)
Doctor of Optometry (OD), (Kumasi), PhD. (Vision
Sciences) (Birmingham, USA), MS. (Vision Sciences),
(Birmingham, USA), PG. Dip. Optom (Kumasi), B.Sc.
(Hons) Biol Scs. (Kumasi), MGOA
Doctor of Optometry (OD) (Kumasi), MSc. HEP (Kumasi),
PG. Dip. Optom (Kumasi), BSc. (Hons) Chem. (Kumasi),
MGOA
Doctor of Optometry (OD), (Kumasi), MPH (PRH),
(Kumasi), PG. Dip. Optom (Kumasi), BSc. (Biol Sci.)
(Kumasi), MGOA
Doctor of Optometry (OD), (Kumasi), MSc. HSPM
(Kumasi), PG. Dip. Optom (Kumasi), BSc. (Hons)
(Biochem) (Kumasi), MGOA
Doctor of Optometry (OD), (Kumasi), PG. Dip. Optom
(Kumasi), BSc. (Hons) Biol Scs. (Kumasi), MGOA
Doctor of Optometry (OD), (Kumasi), BSc. Optometry,
(KNUST), (Kumasi), MGOA
Doctor of Optometry (OD), (Kumasi), BSc. Optometry,
(Kumasi). MGOA, MSc. IPHC (London)
Doctor of Optometry (OD), (Kumasi), FLVTEI (India)
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*On Study leave
1. Kumah, B. D., Ebri, A., Abdul-Kabir, M., Ahmed, A. S., Koomson, N. Y., Aikins, S.,
Aikins, A., Amedo, A., Lartey, S. and Naidoo, K. (2013). Refractive error and visual
impairment in private school children in Ghana.Optom Vis Sci., 90(12): 1456 – 1461.
2. Ahmed, S. (2013). Refractive Error and Visual Impairment in Private School Children in
Ghana. Optometry and Vision Science, 90(12): page nos.
3. Koomson, N. Y., Lartey,S. Y. and Adjah,K. K. Prevalence of Myopia amongst patients
with refractive in the Kumasi Metropolis of Ghana. Journal of Science and Technology,
33(2): 73 – 80.
4. Ebri, A., Abdul Kabir, M., Ahmed Abdul, S., Koomson, N. Y., Aikins, S., Aikins, A.,
Amedo, A., Lartey, S., Naidoo, K. and Kumah, B. D. (2013). Refractive error and visual
impairment in private school children in Ghana. Journal of Optometry and vision Science,
90(12): 1456 – 1451.
5. Kumah, D. B.,Aikins, S., Owusu Ansah, A.,Akuffo, K. O.and Osae,E. A.(2014). Eye
Diseases among Women Engaged in Local Extraction of Palm Kernel in the Kumasi
Metropolis. Epidemiology Research International Volume 2014, Article ID 516183,
5pages – http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/51683
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DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
ACADEMIC STAFF
Senior Lecturers:
M. Asante
MSc. (England), PhD (England) (Head of Department)
J. B. Hayfron-Acquah
BSc (Ghana), MSc (China), PhD (England)
Lecturers:
N. Ussiph
BSc, MSc (Ibadan), PhD (Manchester)
K. O. Peasah
BSc (Ghana), MSc (Ghana)
J. K. Panford
BSc (Ghana), MSc (Germany)
F. Twum
MSc. (London)
Y. M. Missah
BSc (Ghana), MSc (USA), PhD (USA)
D. Asamoah
BSc (Ghana), MPhil (Ghana)
K. A. Pabbi
BSc (Ghana), MSc. (London)
E. O. Oppong
BSc (Ghana), Diploma (UK), MSc (Ghana)
1. Gyimah, M. and Hayfron-Acquah, J. B. (2014). Classification and recognition of
fingerprints using self organizing maps (SOMS). International Journal of Computer
Science Issues, 1(1): 153 – 159. ISSN 1694-0814.
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2. Ansong, E. D., Hayfron-Acquah, J.B.,Damoah, D., Asante,M.and Agyeman, B. (2014).
Camouflage worm Detection and Counter measures.International journal of Inventive
Engineering and Science, 2(9). ISSN:2319-9598.
3. Damoah, D.,Inkoom, M.,Ansong, E. D.,Asante, M. and Quarshie, H.(2014). Mobile
Inventory and Point of Sale Real Time Cloud VAT Monitoring for Ghana Revenue
Authority. International Journal of Advance Foundation and Research in Computer, 1(8):
ISSN 2348 – 4853.
4. Damoah, D., Hayfron-Acquah, J. B., Ansong, E., Maxwell Jnr, S. L.,Sebastian,S.
Transactions Processing Subsystems for databases based on Aries Write-Ahead Logging
for the Client-Server Architecture approach.International Journal on Recent and
Innovation trends in Computing and Communication, 2(12): 3352 – 3359. ISSN 23218169.
5. Oti, S. B. and Hayfron-Acquah, J. B. (2014). Practical Security Approaches against Border
Gateway Protocol (BGP) Session Hijacking Attacks between Autonomous
Systems.Journal of Computer and Communications, 2(8): 10 – 21. DOI:
10.4236/jcc.2014.28002
6. Afriyie, R. K.,Hayfron-Acquah, J. B., andPanford, J. K. (2014). Optimising Storage
Resource Using Morpheme Based text Compression Technique.International Journal of
Computer Applications,93(2): 33 – 42. 0975-8887
7. Hayfron-Acquah, J. B. and Gyimah, M.(2014). Classification and Recognition of
Fingerprints using Self Organising Maps (SOM).International Journal of Computer
Science Issues, 1(1): 153 – 159. ISSN 1694-0814
ARTICLE PUBLISHED IN CONFERENCE PROCEEDING
1. Damoah, D., Hayfron-Acquah, J. B., Sebastian, S., Ansong, E., Agyemang, B. and
Villafane, R. (2014). Transaction recovery in federated distributed database systems.
2014 IEEE International Conference on Computer Communication and Systems
ICCCS ’14. Chennai, India. February 20 – 21. 978-1-4799-3671-7/22©2014 IEEE.
Pages 116 – 123.
2. Ansong, E. D., Ampoma, A. and Hayfron-Acquah, J. B. (2013). Entrepreneurship and
ICT growth in developing countries in Africa: case study – Ghana. 3rd international
conference on computer communication and management (ICCCM), Copenhagen,
Denmark. May 19 – 20.
3. Ansong, E. D., E., Ampoma, A. and Hayfron-Acquah,J.B. (2013) Entrepreneurship
and ICT Growth in Developing Countries in Africa: Case Study-Ghana, 3rd
International Conference on Computer Communication and Management (ICCCM),
Copenhagen, Denmark.May 19 – 20.
4. Damoah, D., Hayfron-Acquah, J. B., Sebastian, S., Ansong, E., Agyemang, B.,
Villafane, R. (2014). Transaction Recovery in Federated Distributed Database
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Systems.IEEE International Conference on Computer Communication and
Systems(ICCCS '14), Feb 20-21, 2014, Chennai, INDIA,978-1-4799-3671-7/22©2014
IEEE, pages 116-123
5. Ansong,E. D., Hayfron-Acquah, J. B., Agyemang, B., Damoah, D. and Nagappan, G.
(2014). The Analysis Of TcpSyn Flood Attack. 2014 IEEE International Conference
on Computer Communication and Systems(ICCCS '14), Feb 20-21, , Chennai,
INDIA,978-1-4799-3671-7/19©2014 IEEE, pages 97-100
INSTITUTE OF DISTANCE LEARNING
ACADEMIC STAFF
I. K. Dontwi
MSc (Kishinev), CEMBA (Kumasi), PhD (Odessa) (Dean)
Centre for Distance and Continuing Education (CDCE)
#C. K. Osei
MSc (Reading), PhD (Ibadan)
Research Fellows:
*R. Essel (Mrs.)
MA (Coventry)
W. Owusu-Boateng (Rev.)
MPhil (Cape Coast), PhD (Honolulu) (Head of the
Department)
J. A. Mensah
MPhil (Cape Coast)
Centre for E-Learning Technologies (CELT)
Research Fellows:
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A. A. Saah
MA (Legon), CEMPA (Kumasi), D.Div. (hc), DRP (Monroe),
FBILD (UK), Member IAENG (USA) (Head of the
Department)
S. Aggrey-Smith
MSc (Kumasi)
H. K. Mensah
MSc (Kumasi)
#On Contract
*On Study Leave
PUBLISHED BOOK
Saah, A. A. (2013). Research Foundations and Frameworks—A Student Guidebook in Research
Project. Kumasi: Erinor Ventures. ISBN 978-9988-1-8153-6, 63 p.
CHAPTER(S) IN BOOKS
1. Aggrey-Smith, S. (2013). Review of Literature. In C. K. Osei and A. A. Saah
(eds.), Writing Your Research Proposal and Thesis. Kumasi: Erinor Ventures. Unit 4, 1214.ISBN
2. Essel, R. and Mensah, H. (2013). Collecting Research Material. In C. K. Osei and A. A.
Saah (eds.), Writing Your Research Proposal and Thesis. Kumasi: Erinor Ventures. Unit
6, 20-22. ISBN
3. Mensah, J. A. (2013). Analysing Your Data. In C. K. Osei and A. A. Saah (eds.), Writing
Your Research Proposal and Thesis. Kumasi: Erinor Ventures. Unit 7, 23-25. ISBN
4. Osei, C. K. and Dontwi, I. K. (2013). An External Examiner’s Comments on Student
Thesis. In C. K. Osei and A. A. Saah (eds.), Writing Your Research Proposal and Thesis.
Kumasi: Erinor Ventures. Unit 9, 28-31. ISBN
5. Osei, C. K. and Saah, A. A. (2013). Choosing a Research Topic and Descriptive Title. In
C. K. Osei and A. A. Saah (eds.), Writing Your Research Proposal and Thesis. Kumasi:
Erinor Ventures. Unit 2, 3-5. ISBN
6. Osei, C. K. (2013). Components of the Introductory Chapter of Your Research Report. In
C. K. Osei and A. A. Saah (eds.), Writing Your Research Proposal and Thesis. Kumasi:
Erinor Ventures. Unit 3, 6-11. ISBN
7. Osei, C. K. (2013). Writing your research proposal. In C. K. Osei and A. A. Saah (eds.),
Writing Your Research Proposal and Thesis. Kumasi: Erinor Ventures. Unit 1, 1-2.ISBN
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8. Owusu-Boateng, W. (2013). Citation and Referencing Formats. In C. K. Osei and A. A.
Saah (eds.), Writing Your Research Proposal and Thesis. Kumasi: Erinor Ventures. Unit
8, 26-27.ISBN
9. Saah, A. A. (2013). Foundation and Frameworks for Your Research. In C. K. Osei and A.
A. Saah (eds.), Writing Your Research Proposal and Thesis. Kumasi: Erinor Ventures. Unit
5, 15-19.ISBN
1. Osei, C. K. and Mensah, J. A. (2014). Widening Access to Science-Oriented Programmes in
Tertiary Institutions in Ghana through Distance Education. Journal of Learning for
Development, 1(1): 1 – 13.
2. Osei, C. K., Dontwi, I. K. and Mensah, J. A. (2013). Examining Policy Guidelines for Distance
Education in Dual Mode Public Universities in Ghana: A Case Study of KNUST. Journal of
3. Saah, A. A. (2013). Application of Team-Working Model to Training OER Writers of Distance
and E-learning Pathways Course Materials in Ghanaian Public Universities. West African
Journal of Open and Flexible Learning, 2(2): 39 – 53.
4. Saah, A. A. (2013). End-Users’ Preferences Applicable to Quality Landscape Design Course
Material Production for Distance and E-learning in Ghana. US-China Education Review
A, September 2013, 3(9): 673 – 684.
5. Sabutey, G. T., Adu-Agyem, J. and Osei, C. K. (2013). Assessing Product Sustainability,
Customer Loyalty and Satisfaction with XYZ Telecommunication among Undergraduate
Students in Ghana: The Case Study of University for Development Studies, Wa
campus. International Journal of Research in Commerce and Management, 4(08): 33 – 42.
CONFERENCE PAPERS/ATTENDANCE
1. Aggrey-Smith, S. and Essel, R. (2014). Regional Training and Research Institute for Open
and Distance Learning (RETRIDAL) Workshop on ‘Developing and Writing Fundable
Proposals’, Institute Of Continuing and Distance Education, University of Ghana, Legon,
Accra. Ghana. March 26 – 27.
2. Aggrey-Smith, S. (2013). Measurement of Elemental Compositions, Radiation Shielding
and Thermal Properties of Some Popularly-Used Ghanaian Wood Species, ‘Research
Retreat on Distance Learning Quality’, Bosomtwi Paradise Resort, Abono. Ghana. July 23
– 25.
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3. Dontwi, I. K. and Saah, A. A. (2014). Ghana Open Distance and e-Learning Workshop on
‘Strengthening Higher Education Systems in Ghana’. The Open University of UK and
Ghana National Council for Tertiary Education’, British Council, Accra. February 26 – 27.
4. Dontwi, I. K. (2014). Distance Education: the KNUST Experience. 3rd Biennial
Conference, Effective U.S. Strategies for African STEM Collaborations, Capacity
Building, and Diaspora Engagement, University of Michigan, Rackham Amphitheatre,
Michigan League, USA. April 1 – 4.
5. Essel, R., Amoako-Yirenkyi, P., Owusu-Boateng, C., Addo, C., and Arthur, A. B. (2013).
1st International Conference of the African Virtual University, ‘Integrating eLearning and
Open Education to Increase Access to Quality Education and Training in Africa’; Hotel
InterContinental Nairobi, Kenya. November 20 – 22.
6. Mensah, H. K. (2013). Toward a Research-Focussed Institute: A Proposal for Streamlining
Research in Institute of Distance Learning, KNUST, Kumasi. Ghana, ‘Research Retreat on
Distance Learning Quality’, Bosomtwi Paradise Resort, Abono. Ghana. July 23 – 25.
7. Owusu-Boateng, C., Addo, C., Arthur, A. B. Essel, R. and Amoako-Yirenkyi, P. (2013).
The African Virtual University Capacity Enrichment Program (ACEP) Workshop, Hotel
InterContinental Nairobi, Kenya. November 14 – 20.
8. Saah, A. A. and Dontwi, I. K. (2013). A Decade of Distance and Electronic Learning
Fulfilled (Poster Presentation), ‘Partnership and Innovation for Development’, 4th Ghana
Policy Fair, International Conference Centre, Accra. October 16 – 18.
9. Saah, A. A. (2013). African Deans of Education Forum (ADEF). In representing the Dean,
Institute of Distance Learning, KNUST, Kumasi. Kenya Science Campus, University of
Nairobi, Nairobi. Kenya. July 29.
10. Saah, A. A. (2013). Biblical Models for Post-Death Experiences of Heaven and Hell
Realities. The 3rd AEGA Ghana National Conference 2013, ‘God’s Eternal Plan and
Purpose for Mankind’, N’Joy Hotel, Sakomono Estates, Accra. October 25 – 26.
11. Saah, A. A. (2013). Developing Your E-Learning Material with Ease. Design,
Development and Research Conference 2013, ‘Design Complexities for Development’.
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi. Ghana. July 8 – 20.
12. Saah, A. A. (2013). End-User Preferences Applicable to ICT for Quality Distance
Learning in Ghana, ‘Research Retreat on Distance Learning Quality’, Bosomtwi Paradise
Resort, Abono. Ghana. July 23 – 25.
13. Saah, A. A. (2013). Application of End-User Preferences to Developing Competencies for
Learning Communities’ Membership in Africa. DETA Conference on Teacher education
and development in Africa: the need for access, equality, sustainability, quality and
relevance within the context of globalization. Kenya Science Campus, University of
Nairobi, Nairobi. July 30-August 1.
14. Saah, A. A. (2014). Kingdom of God: Implication to Evangelical Theology and Practice.
The Esthers’ Arise International Women Leadership Conference, ‘The Kingdom Life –
Strengthening the Church in Nations’. Saints Garage. Inogi, Badagry, Lagos State, Nigeria.
April 8 – 11.
15. Saah, A. A. (2014). Challenging the Status-quo and Defining New Areas in ICT and
Distance Education: the Case of KNUST. The 65th Annual New Year School and
Conference, ‘Information, Communication, and Technology-driven Education for
Sustainable Human Development: Challenges and Prospects’, University of Ghana, Legon.
Ghana. January 5 – 8.
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QUALITY ASSURANCE AND PLANNING UNIT
SENIOR MEMBERS
E. Woode
B.Pharm (Kumasi), PhD (Glasgow), MPSGH, FCPPharm
(Head of Unit)
Senior Assistant Registrar:
Felicia Amankwah (Ms.)
MBA Executive, BA (Hons) Leisure & Tourism Mngt,
HND Business& Finance, Ed Teaching Basic Skills (IT,
Numeracy & Literacy)
Assistant Registrars:
*P. K. Addo
B.Ed (Agric), M.Ed (Edu. Adm. & Mgt), [Winneba], PGC
(Public Adm) [GIMPA]. FGIM
Deborah I. Eyarefe (Mrs.)
BSc, MSc (Education Planning) PhD (Education Planning
(Ibadan)
System Analysts:
K. Ankar-Brewoo
BSc (Computer Science), MPhil (Bus. Info. Tech)
G. M. Kunkpe
BSc (Computer Science)
*On study leave
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CONFERENCE PAPER/ATTENDANCE
1. Addo, P. K. (2014) - The Impact of the “Less Endowed Policy” of KNUST in increasing
Access to Tertiary Education in Ghana. British Council “Going Global 2014”. Miami
Convention Centre, Miami, Florida, USA. April 28 – May 1.
2. Amankwah, F. (2013). “Enhancing Skills for Internal Quality Assurance Development” Workshop for Internal Quality Assurance Development.. October 23 – 24.
3. Eyarefe, I. D. (2013). Conference for Directores of Quality Assurance /Monitoring and
Evaluation in Federal and State Ministeries of Education, Parastatals and Agencies at
National Institute for Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA) Nigeria. August
25 – 28.
4. Eyarefe, I. D. (2014). 6th International Conference on Quality Assurance in Higher
Education in Africa. Bujumbura, Burundi. September 15 – 20.
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UNIVERSITY LIBRARY
ACADEMIC STAFF
Acting University Librarian:
K. Agyem-Gyasi
BA. MA. Economics (Kumasi), Grad. Dip.
Lib. (Ghana), Grad, Dip. Mgt., IPMA (UK),
ChPA, cmc (CIAMC), Ghana
Senior Assistant Librarians:
V. Teye
*M. Ahenkorah-Marfo
R. Lamptey
Assistant Librarians:
R. Osei-Boadu
Afia Densi Asare-Kyire (Mrs.)
K. O. Asiamah
Evelyn E. Mensah (Mrs.)
A. M. Donkoh
D. V.K. Arkorful
BA. Kumasi, M.A. (Library Studies) Ghana
BSc. Mathematics (Kumasi), Grad. Dip.
Library Studies (Ghana)
Diploma (Librarianship) Ghana, M.A, Info
Serv. Mgt (London)
BA. Modern Languages, MA. Library
Studies (Ghana)
BA. Publishing Studies (Kumasi), MA
B.A. Linguistics & Philosophy,MA. Library
Studies (Ghana), Grad. Dip. (Mgt)IPMA,
UK. Cmc
B.A. Publishing Studies (Kumasi), MA
Dip (Librarianship) Ghana, BA (Publishing)
Kumasi, MA (Industrial Mgt) Kumasi, M.A.
(Library Studies) Ghana
Diploma (Librarianship) Ghana, BA.
(Publishing) Kumasi, M.A. (Library
Studies) Ghana
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Mrs. Esther White
Ms. Beatrice Arthur
Mrs. Rebecca Evelyn Larnyoh
Miss Anna Hassan
M. S. Boateng
+Agatha Frempong (Mrs.)
Hagar Atta Obeng (Mrs.)
E. M. Borteye
Akua Asantewaa Badu Sampene (Mrs.)
BA. (Publishing) Kumasi, MA. (Library
Studies) Ghana
B.Ed (Art) Cape Coast, M.A., (Library
Studies) Ghana
Dip (Librarianship) Ghana, BA (Publishing)
Kumasi, M.A. (Library Studies) Ghana
BA Publishing Kumasi, MA (Library
Studies) Ghana
BA. Political Science & Linguistics, MA
BSc. Biological Sciences (Kumasi), Grad.
Dip. Lib. (Ghana).
BA. Publishing Studies (Kumasi), MA
BA. Religion and History (Kumasi), MA
B. A. Linguistics & Political Science, MA
+On sabbatical leave
ARTICLES IN CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS
1. Agyen-Gyasi, K. and Attah-Obeng, H. (2014) The relevance and adequacy of the
Ashanti Regional Library, Kumasi Ghana: an appraisal by users Library Philosophy
and Practice, Paper 1084
2. Agyen-Gyasi, K. and Boateng, Sakyi, M. (2014) Performance appraisal systems in
academic and research Libraries in Ghana; a survey Library Review, Vol.64, Issue ½
(In Press).
3. Lamptey, Bruce R.(2014) Sustainable practices for populating repositories in Ghana
Paper presented at the ETD2014 – NDLTD’s 17th International Symposium on Electronic
Theses & Dissertations held from 23rd to 25th July 2014 at the Stamford Court, University
of Leicester in the UK.
4. Mingle, J. , Lamptey, Bruce R. and Hassan, A. (2014) The use of social media and web
2.0 for information service delivery in academic libraries in Ghana
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Paper presented at the first CARLIGH International Conference 14th to18th July, 2014,
CSIR – INSTI, Accra, Ghana on The Theme: Innovation for Access to Information.
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