Mrs Judith Odei Owusu-Asante is an Assistant Research Scientist with the Wood Industry and Utilization Division, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research-Forestry Research Institute of Ghana (CSIR-FORIG). She holds MPhil in Analytical Chemistry (Spectro analytical Methods, Bioinorganic Chemistry and Environmental Chemistry from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology.

Her research focuses on analysis of chemical components of plant extracts as well as extractives from forest products and product development (including botanical pesticides, fungicides, gum, and glue). Furthermore, her research interests involve reduction of forest residue and residue utilization, wood preservation and biofuel production from plant biomass as well as culturing of algae such as Spirulina. She is a member of Research Staff Association of CSIR, Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD), Ghana Chemical Society (GCS) and Ghana Science Association (GSA) amongst many other esteemed groups.

Acheampong, A., Frimpong, S. O., Buah, P., Sarfo-Mainoo, L. T., Oti-Boakye, A., Baah, K. A., & Odei, J. (2024). Antioxidant, anthelminthic, and antimicrobial activities and GC-MS analysis of methanolic stem extract of Memecylon accedens. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, 13(3), 115-124.

Acheampong, A., Buah, P., Frimpong, S. O., Sarfo-Mainoo, L. T., Oti-Boakye, A., Mensah, W., & Odei, J. (2024). In vitro anti-helminthic, antimicrobial, and antioxidant activity of methanolic extract of Aspilia silphioides leaves. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, 13(2), 151-161.

J. Korang, J. O. Owusu-Asante, S. Ibrahim, E. Ofori, J. Owusu (2023). Phytochemical Screening and Biological activities of Tetrapleura tetraptera seed extracts. Ghana Journal of Science, 64 (1),34-40.

Mensah P.,Govina J .,Owusu-Asante O.J .,Seidu H., Junior F.R ., Paula O.d.A.E , Pedrosa D.T.,Rodolfo de Melo R (2023). Durability and Resistance of Eco-friendly Particleboards produced from Agroforestry Residues. Revista Matéria, 28(2,) 1-13.

Amponsah S. K., Asare H ., Okyere H ., Owusu-Asante O. J., Minkah E., Ketemepi K. H (2022). Performance Characterization of a Locally Developed Fish Smoke-Drying Kiln for Charcoal and Briquette. Journal of Agricultural Science, 14 (11), 1-11.

Owusu-Asante O. J., Mensah P., Duah-Gyamfi K., Owusu J., Minkah E, Wumbeidow H, Ibrahim S, Ofori E, Nyarko, E. (2022). Assessment of Arsenic, Cadmium and Lead levels in snuff in selected transport terminals of the Ashanti region, Ghana. African Journal of Chemical Education, 12(2), 41-59.

Darko G., Mensah K. J., Dapaah S. S., Odei J (2015). Estimated dietary exposure to veterinary residues in chicken and eggs. International Journal of Food Contamination. 2(16):1-8.

MPhil Analytical Chemistry (Spectro analytical Methods, Bioinorganic Chemistry, Radiochemistry, Thermal and Electro-analytical Methods and Environmental Chemistry) Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana (2011 – 2014)

BSc Chemistry (Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Nuclear Chemistry and Practical Chemistry) Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana (2005 – 2009)

Wood Preservation, Extraction of plant-based extracts and Chemical composition determination.

Analysis of chemical component of plant extracts as well as extractives from forest products and product development (including botanical pesticides, fungicides, gum, and glue).

Furthermore, her research interests involve reduction of forest residue and residue utilization, wood preservation and biofuel production from plant biomass as well as culturing of algae such as Spirulina.

2019-present. Assistant Research Scientist, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research - Forestry Research Institute of Ghana.

2015 - 2018. Quality Assurance Manager, Mim cashew and Agricultural Products Limited.

2012 –2015. Quality Control Chemist, Salom pharmacy limited

2011 – 2012. Graduate assistant, Department of chemistry. Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology.

2010 – 2011. Field engineer (volunteer), Bulk Oil storage and Transportation Company Limited

2009 – 2010. National service personnel. Quality, environment, health and safety, Cadbury Ghana Limited.

2022 Certificate on Introduction to Assessment and Management of Chemicals, Department of Environmental Science, Stockholm University

Effects of herbicides on above- and belowground components in plantations.

Assessment of the Bio-activity of Prekese and Citronella oil extract against Cocoa Blackpod disease.

Research Staff Association of CSIR (CSIR-RSA)

Ghana Chemical Society (GCS)

Ghana Science Association (GSA)

Women in Chemistry Network (WICN)

Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD)

Women in Science, Technology,Engineering and Mathematics (WiSTEM)

Young Professionals for Agricultural Development member (YPARD)

Cashew Experts Database with African Cashew Alliance