Mensah Frimpong
The researcher's work focuses on advancing forest resource enhancement through innovative applications of thermochemistry and firewood production. Their studies emphasize the role of natural fibers in creating sustainable materials, particularly bamboo properties and banana cultivation practices. The researcher also investigates bioactive compounds, examining their potential for biodegradability and environmental impact. Additionally, they explore the integration of phytochemicals from both natural and synthetic sources for climate adaptation and water security solutions. Their research extends to broader societal applications, including social sciences such as innovation and socioecology, and considers the ecological benefits of incorporating phytochemistry into forest ecosystems.
Faculty Biography
Prof. Frimpong Mensah is an Associate Professor at the Department of Wood Science and Technology of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi. He is a graduate of KNUST (BSc and MSc) and Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Norway (PhD). His teaching and research work focuses on the major topics in wood technology, wood engineering and furniture construction and Marketing of wood products.
African Botany and Ecology Studies
Bamboo properties and applications
Banana Cultivation and Research
Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management
Forest Biomass Utilization and Management
Forest ecology and management
Innovation and Socioeconomic Development
Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior
Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites
Phytochemical compounds biological activities
Phytochemistry and Bioactive Compounds
Polysaccharides Composition and Applications
Thermochemical Biomass Conversion Processes
Transboundary Water Resource Management
Wood Treatment and Properties
Department of Wood Science and Technology
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology