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Department of Horticulture
The researcher’s work integrates multiple disciplines to address complex issues across energy, environment, economics, and social sciences. Their research spans themes such as energy consumption trends, health insurance effects, microfinance impacts on poverty, gender roles in households, macroeconomic stability through monetary union frameworks, global environmental policies, economic growth through energy consumption analysis, social dynamics through household composition studies, and financial development effects of policy changes.
Department of Horticulture
The researcher has focused extensively on Hibiscus Plant Research Studies, exploring how different drying methods affect proximate composition and mineral content in specific accessions of [specific plants or organisms]. Their work in Greenhouse Technology and Climate Control has examined the impact of desiccants on tree seed quality. Further, their research in Banana Cultivation and Research has investigated the effects of 1-MCP storage conditions on tomatoes' physico-chemical properties. Additionally, within the broader context of Herbal Medicine and Trade Cooperation, they have explored the role of crude trona in enhancing antioxidant activity in Ghanaian foods.
Department of Horticulture
The overall research focus is on optimizing pest control strategies and advancing agricultural practices across African regions, encompassing organic vegetable production, Cocoa and Sweet Potato Agronomy, Banana Cultivation, Polysaccharides Computation and Applications, Composting Techniques, Nematode Management Studies, Plant and Animal Studies, Agricultural Innovations, Urban Agriculture, African Botany, Agronomic Practices, Plant Disease Management, Seed and Plant Biochemistry, Plant Tissue Culture and regeneration, Cassava research and Cyanide, and Agricultural pest Management studies.
Department of Horticulture
This researcher investigates the ecological dynamics of coral reefs in the face of rising temperatures, focusing on their structural integrity, biodiversity, and resilience. Their work employs long-term observational and modeling studies to explore how climate change alters these ecosystems, particularly through processes like bleaching and species recovery. By examining historical data and current trends, they aim to provide insights that inform conservation strategies and sustainable practices for marine environments.
Department of Horticulture
The researcher's work focuses on the application of postharvest management techniques to enhance quality, shelf life, and soil fertility in various agricultural systems across Ghana, including tomatoes, sweet potatoes, rice, cacao, and cocoa.
Department of Horticulture
The researcher's work focuses on understanding the growth responses of Anacardium occidentalis, a cashew plant species, to varying concentrations of Indole Butyric Acid (IBA) and different scion types in the context of regenerative plant tissue culture. Their study contributes to the broader understanding of how environmental factors like IBA influence seedling development and overall plant growth strategies within this system.
Department of Horticulture
This researcher has focused extensively on understanding the interplay between climate change and feedback loops within biological systems, employing mathematical modeling as a key analytical tool to explore these complex interactions.
Department of Horticulture
The researcher integrates computational modeling with experimental biophysics to investigate the structural dynamics of proteins and RNA molecules, employing molecular dynamics simulations to elucidate principles governing folding processes and secondary structure formation.
Department of Horticulture
The researcher's work focuses broadly on wildlife management, avian ecology, and plant studies within the physical sciences. Their research encompasses the history of private land ownership for waterfowl conservation, aspects of American bittern ecology in specific regions, and the behavior of avian species.

Department of Horticulture
The researcher's work centers on advancing urban thermal management to mitigate heat islands, integrating innovative approaches like green roofs for indoor comfort across diverse climates. Through simulation-based studies, they demonstrate effective strategies in reducing thermal loads while enhancing indoor climate conditions, aiming to achieve a sustainable and energy-efficient urban environment.
Department of Horticulture
This researcher focuses on developing innovative numerical methods for solving partial differential equations (PDEs), which are fundamental in modeling physical phenomena across various scientific disciplines. Their work also extends to time series analysis, inverse problems, and mathematical modeling of complex biological systems, integrating insights from diverse fields such as geophysics and engineering. The researcher's interdisciplinary approach combines traditional mathematical techniques with modern data-driven methodologies, aiming to create robust models for understanding dynamic processes in both natural and engineered systems.
Department of Horticulture
The researcher's work focuses on investigating the role of clay minerals as bioactive carbon in soil interactions with leafy greens, particularly examining how they influence nutrient uptake and availability under varying soil pH conditions across urban tropical soils.