Frederick William Akuffo Owusu
52 Publications29 Research Themes50 Open Access
Research Overview & Focus
The researcher focuses on integrating phytochemistry, food science, herbal studies, and drug delivery methods across diverse scientific domains. Their work encompasses the application of plant-based ingredients in oral formulations, the impact of traditional medicine on patient adherence, the synthesis of polyaccharides for drug delivery systems, and the exploration of essential oils in therapeutic applications. Their research bridges phytochemistry with practical health sciences, highlighting the role of plants in both natural and synthetic formulations, while also examining the interplay between herbal studies and pharmaceutical advancements.
Faculty Biography
Mr Frederick William Akuffo Owusu is a Faculty member at the Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, KNUST. Frederick loves to carry out research and impart his knowledge and experiences gained to others. Mr Owusu is a registered pharmacist with an Mphil and PhD in Pharmaceutics. His research interests in Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology include, drug formulation and quality control, use of local excipients and natural polymers in drug formulation.
Key Research Themes (29)
Life Sciences
African Botany and Ecology Studies
Life Sciences
Banana Cultivation and Research
Life Sciences
Botanical Research and Applications
Life Sciences
Cassava research and cyanide
Health Sciences
Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies
Life Sciences
Drug Solubulity and Delivery Systems
Physical Sciences
Edible Oils Quality and Analysis
Physical Sciences
Energy and Environment Impacts
Life Sciences
Enzyme Production and Characterization
Life Sciences
Essential Oils and Antimicrobial Activity
Life Sciences
Ethnobotanical and Medicinal Plants Studies
Health Sciences
Fatty Acid Research and Health
Health Sciences
Food composition and properties
Health Sciences
Food Science and Nutritional Studies
Life Sciences
Ginger and Zingiberaceae research
Health Sciences
Global Maternal and Child Health
Life Sciences
Hydrogels: synthesis, properties, applications
Life Sciences
Insect Pest Control Strategies
Health Sciences
Medication Adherence and Compliance
Health Sciences
Natural Antidiabetic Agents Studies
Health Sciences
Pharmaceutical Quality and Counterfeiting
Life Sciences
Phytochemistry and Bioactivity Studies
Life Sciences
Phytochemistry and Biological Activities
Life Sciences
Polysaccharides and Plant Cell Walls
Life Sciences
Polysaccharides Composition and Applications
Life Sciences
Proteins in Food Systems
Life Sciences
Traditional and Medicinal Uses of Annonaceae
Life Sciences
Transgenic Plants and Applications
Life Sciences
Vibrio bacteria research studies
Publications (52)
Application of the Herbal Marker Ranking System (Herb MaRS) affords chemical markers for the standardization of medicinal plants used for male vitality herbal products
Open AccessPharmaceutical formulation and evaluation of Xylopia aethiopica fruit-based topical ointment and cream
Formulation and evaluation of topical gels containing Phyllanthus muellerianus leaf extract using various gelling agents
Open AccessPharmaceutical evaluation of plantain peel pectin as a disintegrant in conventional tablets
Open AccessMedicinal Plants with Antifilarial Activity: A Review
Open AccessSweet Potato Peel Pectin's Potential as a Suspending Agent in Pharmaceutical Formulations: The Effect of Extraction Technique
Open AccessExtraction and Comparative Assessment of the Physicochemical Properties of Pectin From Four Fruit Wastes in Ghana
Open AccessPhysicochemical Characterisation and Potential Uses of Oils From the Entrails of Nile Tilapia From Different Farming Sites in Ghana
Open AccessKnowledge, Attitude and Usage of Female Oral Contraceptive Pills among Female Hawkers in the Central Business District, Kumasi, Ghana
Open AccessEvaluation of the Physicochemical and Micromeritic Properties of Exudate Gum of Cussonia arborea Stem Bark in Conventional Tablet Formulation
Open AccessA Study of the Antimicrobial and Wound Healing Activities of the Ethanolic Leaf Extract of Anchomanes difformis (Blume) Engl. Pallidus
Open AccessEffect of Ripening and Extraction Method on the Physicochemical Properties of Pectin Extracted from Peels of Apem and Apantu Plantain Cultivars in Ghana
Open AccessEvaluation of Okra Pectin from Different Genotypes as Effective Suspending Agents in Pharmaceutical Formulations
Open AccessCHARACTERIZATION AND PHARMACEUTICAL EVALUATION OF DAUCUS CAROTA PECTIN AS A SUSPENDING AGENT IN ORAL DOSAGE FORMS
Open AccessBiogenic Waste from Two Varieties of Plantain in Ghana Contain Pectin with Potential Binding Properties in Conventional Tablets
Open AccessPhysicochemical and Emulsifying Properties of <i>Melia azedarach</i> Gum
Open AccessAssessment of the Physicochemical and Emulsifying Properties of Melia Azedarach Gum
Open AccessInvestigation of the binding properties of purified Pentadesma butyracea gum: Anatural alternative to a synthetic polymer
Open AccessDevelopment of Modified-Release Diclofenac Sodium Capsules Using Blends of Pectin-Clay Multiparticulate Hybrid Systems as Release Retardants
Open AccessPharmacognostic characterization, wound healing and toxicity assessment of the stem bark of Xylia evansii Hutch (Leguminosae)
Open AccessPharmaceutical Assessment of the Impact of the Method of Extraction on the Suitability of Pectin from Plantain (Musa paradisiaca) Peels as a Suspending Agent in Oral Liquid Formulations
Open AccessThe Consumption of Energy Drink and Its Potential Effect on Sleep Patterns: A Case Study in the Kumasi Metropolis
Open AccessEvaluation of the microbial quality of commercial liquid herbal preparations on the Ghanaian market
Open AccessOutbreak of Cholera in Ghana: A Systematic Review from 2010 to 2020
Open AccessPhysicochemical and Microbiological Characteristics of Stem Bark Exudate Gum of Cordia millenii Tree in Conventional Release Tablets
Open AccessThe Impact of the Extraction Method on Allanblackia floribunda Butter’s Physicochemical Properties as a Possible Pharmaceutical Excipient
Open AccessHerbs Used in Antimalarial Medicines: A Study in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana
Open AccessFormulation and Evaluation of Herbal‐Based Antiacne Gel Preparations
Open AccessPharmacognostic Characterization, Wound Healing and Toxicity Assessment of the Stem Bark of Xylia Evansii Hutch (Leguminosae)
Open AccessPhysicochemical Equivalence and Quality Assessment of Various Brands of Gastro-Resistant Omeprazole Capsules in the Kumasi Metropolis
Open AccessBridelia ferruginea Benth.; An ethnomedicinal, phytochemical, pharmacological and toxicological review
Open AccessQuality and Safety Assessment of Omega-3 Fatty Acids Supplements on the Ghanaian Market
Pharmaceutical Assessment of Melia azedarach Gum as a Binder and Disintegrant in Immediate-Release Tablets
Open AccessPharmaceutical Applications of Glucose Syrup from High Quality Cassava Flour in Oral Liquid Formulations
Open AccessThe Effect of the Method of Extraction on the Physicochemical Properties of Allanblackia Floribunda Butter as a Potential Pharmaceutical Excipient
Open AccessPharmaceutical Assessment of Watermelon Rind Pectin as a Suspending Agent in Oral Liquid Dosage Forms
Open Access<i>Bridelia Ferruginea Benth</i>.; an Ethnomedicinal, Phytochemical, Pharmacological and Toxicological Review
Open AccessFormulation and Pharmaceutical Assessment of Annona muricata Oral Capsules and Suspension as Antidiarrhea Dosage Forms
Open AccessEvaluation of the binding and disintegrating properties of gum obtained from the stem bark of Cinnamomum zeylanicum
Open AccessIn Vivo Antimalarial Activity of Polyalthia longifolia (Annonaceae) Leaf Extract and Assessment of Its Formulated Oral Dosage Forms
Open AccessPotential and Comparative Tablet Disintegrant Properties of Pectin Obtained from Five Okra Genotypes in Ghana
Open AccessChemical Composition and In Vitro Evaluation of the Mosquito (Anopheles) Repellent Property of Neem (Azadirachta indica) Seed Oil
Open AccessComparative Quality Evaluation of Selected Brands of Cefuroxime Axetil Tablets Marketed in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana
Open AccessFormulation and In Vitro Evaluation of Oral Capsules from Liquid Herbal Antimalarials Marketed in Ghana
Open AccessPectin from Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) Has Potential as a Drug Release Modifier in Matrix Tablets
Open AccessFormulation and In Vitro Evaluation of Oral Capsules and Suspension from the Ethanolic Extract of <i>Cola nitida</i> Seeds for the Treatment of Diarrhea
Open AccessUtilization of Pectin from Okra as Binding Agent in Immediate Release Tablets
Open AccessThe Role of the Patient Information Leaflet in Patients’Medication Therapy: A Case Study within the Kumasi Metropolis of Ghana
Open AccessFormulation and evaluation of sustained release matrix tablets of capparis erythrocarpos roots extract to improve patient compliance in management of arthritis
Open AccessEvaluation of the Disintegration Properties of Khaya senegalensis Gum Using Paracetamol Tablets
Open AccessAcademic Metrics
DepartmentDepartment of Pharmaceutics
Total Publications52
Research Themes29
Open Access Papers50
Department of Pharmaceutics
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology