Kojo Agyapong Afrifah

Faculty Biography

Dr. Kojo Agyapong Afrifah graduated from Michigan State University in 2012 with PhD and MS in Forestry and Packaging, respectively. Since then, his research themes have been in the areas of Packaging and Wood Science and Technology with emphasis on bio-based and petroleum-based plastics and materials, natural fiber plastic composites, food and medical packaging, distribution packaging, postharvest management systems and renewable energy from sawmill and agricultural residues. In addition to his research, he has been involved in curriculum development. He initiated and led the development of MSc/MPhil Packaging Technology and Management, BSc. Packaging Technology and BSc. Furniture Technology and Management programs for the Department of Wood Science and Technology and the Institute of Distance Learning, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi.Dr Afrifah has worked in close collaboration with researchers specialized in packaging, microbiology, postharvest physiology, horticulture, food science, communication design, pulp and paper science, material science and sensory analysis, as well as with farmers, commodity groups, plastic suppliers, and packaging equipment suppliers locally and abroad. He and his undergraduate and graduate research team interests include, but are not limited to the following areas:Students and visiting scholars interested in joining Dr. Afrifah's research group can contact him directly.