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Search, discover, and connect with over 1,800 researchers, faculty members, and scholars across all departments of KNUST.
Department of Optometry and Visual Science
The researcher has developed innovative approaches that integrate machine learning with traditional quantum mechanical and numerical methods. By applying deep learning techniques like neural networks and generative models, they aim to enhance the accuracy and scalability of simulations across various materials, particularly in predicting properties of organic semiconductors. Their work bridges computational chemistry, physics, and materials science by advancing predictive capabilities that are crucial for material innovation.
Department of Private Law
This researcher has conducted extensive work on the mechanisms underlying gene regulation and epigenetic silencing, with a particular focus on how chromatin structure, DNA methylation, and environmental factors influence epigenetic changes. Their research integrates theoretical insights with empirical findings to unravel the intricate interplay between gene expression, epigenetic modifications, and chromatin dynamics across various biological systems. This work highlights both fundamental scientific principles and potential clinical applications, aiming to provide a comprehensive understanding of these complex biological phenomena.
Department of Mechanical Engineering
The researcher investigates the interplay between energy policies, social acceptance of renewable energy, and Bamboo properties in developing nations like Ghana, examining how these factors influence economic, environmental, and social development trajectories.
Department of Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness and Extension
The researcher's work is centered around enhancing small-scale farming techniques across various domains, employing methodologies such as firm innovation strategies, DEA for efficiency analysis, rangeland management practices, organic products, microfinance applications, pest control measures, food waste reduction strategies, climate change impacts on agriculture, insect behaviors in crops, cocoa/africahorn production improvements, intercropping systems, global agricultural trade dynamics, and studying insect resistance in crops.
Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology
The researcher investigates the interplay between sleep and memory formation, exploring how sleep influences the neural mechanisms of memory recall and storage. Their work also examines the plasticity of these processes during sleep, examining both animal models and human contexts to understand the long-term effects on cognitive development and aging.
Department of Land Economy
The researcher focuses on understanding facilities and workplace management practices in gated communities in Ghana, while also examining urban and rural development challenges through insights from the Accra property market.
Department of Mechanical Engineering
The researcher's work focuses on examining the interplay between physical activity and mental health, fiscal policy and economic growth, and taxation studies within domains of public health, economics, and social sciences. Their publications highlight themes such as how physical activity can influence mental health outcomes in older adults, improving economic development through fiscal policies in specific regions, and analyzing the impact of taxation on social welfare and informal economies.
Department of Food Science and Technology
The researcher's work centers on innovative applications of plants, particularly yam species, as food products. They investigate their microbiological properties, biochemical characteristics, and traditional uses to enhance nutritional standards and improve food safety. The study emphasizes the role of plant-based foods in supporting human health, exploring both the scientific aspects of microbial metabolism and practical applications such as crop development, root use, and agricultural innovations aimed at reducing dependency on synthetic food sources.
Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology
The researcher's work centers on addressing health inequalities caused by chronic and acute conditions, particularly diabetes and gout, while linking these issues to cardiovascular risks and metabolic syndrome prevalence. They also explore the role of hyperuricemia and Uric Acid in Gout and metabolic processes, employing natural elements as therapeutic approaches within their holistic medical framework. Additionally, they investigate HIV-related complications, emphasizing the need for comprehensive interventions to improve health outcomes across diverse settings.
Department of Human Resource and Organisational Development
The researcher focuses on integrating multiple domains—such as supply chain resilience, work-life balance, entrepreneurship, leadership, and digital engagement—into a holistic framework that examines their influence on organizational performance across global scales, particularly in developing countries.

Department of Community Health
The researcher primarily focuses on two themes within health sciences: cancer genomics and diabetes management education, both applied globally, particularly in Africa. Their work involves analyzing circulating tumor DNA in oncology patients to support non-invasive cancer genomic studies, while also examining self-management programs for adults with type 2 diabetes Mellitus at a tertiary healthcare facility in Ghana.
Department of Painting and Sculpture
The researcher focuses on the intersection of cultural industries and urban development, particularly examining themes such as environmental and social justice. Their work highlights how cultural practices, including sculpture, can serve as powerful tools for storytelling and community identity within urban environments. For instance, their publication on sculpture theory and praxis in Ghana demonstrates how artistic expressions can reflect and contribute to the urban fabric of cities, providing a unique lens through which to understand both urban development and cultural heritage.