Position: Scientific Secretary/ Assistant Research Scientist
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Tel:+233-322060373 / +233-244844464
Professional fields of interest: Agro-forestry, Drying of forest Products, Climate Change and land-use changes.
Professional background
Master of Science (Food and Postharvest
Engineering, Agricultural Engineering Department), Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana. September 2004-June 2006
Bachelor of Science (Agriculture, Agricultural Mechanization Option), Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana. September 1997- June 2001
Research Projects
Current Projects
1. Understanding environmental influences on SAPFLOW in a moist forest in Ghana. Co Investigator (2022-Date)
2. Effects of herbicides usage on biodiversity in different landuse systems (plantations and farms). Co Investigator (2020-Date)
3. Testing of solar drying kiln at the CSIR-Forestry Research Institute of Ghana. Principal Investigator (2020-Date)
Past Projects
1. Assessing the free fatty acid and moisture content in oil palm processing in Adansi west in Ghana. Funded by Home Foods Ltd, Principal Investigator (2008-2009)
2. Establishment of Moringa plantation at Biemso No. 1 in Mankranso district in Ghana. Co-Investigator (2006-2008)
3. Drying and milling characteristics of some selected upland and lowland rice (Oryza sativa) varieties in Ghana. Funded by JICA. Principal Investigator: Dr Kofi Dartey and Prof. Ahmad Addo (2005-2006)
4. Evaluation gari processing hearth at Asokwa in Ghana. Principal Investigator (2000-2001)
Selected Publications
Journal papers
1. Amponsah, S.K., Asare, H., Okyere, H., Owusu-Asante, O.J., Minkah, E. and Ketemepi, K.H. (2022). Performance characterization of a locally developed fish smoke-drying kiln for charcoal and briquette, Journal of Agricultural Science, vol. 14, No. 11.
URL:https://doi.org/10.5539/jas.v14n11p43 https://ccsenet.org/journal/index.php/jas/article/view/0/47872
2. Owusu-Asante, O. J., Mensah, P. 1 Duah-Gyamfi, A., Owusu, J., Minkah, E., Wumbeidow, H., Ibrahim, S., Ofori, E., Nyarko, D. E. (2022). Assessment of arsenic, cadmium and lead in snuff in the Ashanti region of Ghana, African Journal of Chemical Education, vol. 12(2) P41-59. https://www.ajol.info/index.php/ajce/article/view/229354
3. Owusu-Asante O. J., Minkah E, Nyarko D. E. and Kwarteng R. (2021). The Green Heritage: Galamsey as an enemy to our forest resources. Everyday Science for Schools Magazine, Ghana Science Association. Vol. 8, No. 2, P23-25. https://www.ghanascience.org.gh/wp- content/uploads/2022/07/ESS-Magazine-Vol-8-No.-2-2021-3.pdf#page=27
Conference paper
Minkah, E., Addo, A, and Dartey, K. (2022). Effects of varietal difference and drying temperature on milling quality of selected rice (Oryza Sativa) varieties grown in Ghana. Proceedings of 3rd CSIR RSA Scientific Conference. Accra, Ghana. Omari R. and Andoh H. (Eds). P1-20 https://library.faraafrica.org/2022/12/17/effects-of-varietal-difference-and-drying-temperature-on- milling-quality-of-selected-rice-oryza-sativa-varieties-grown-in-ghana/
Conference Abstract
Minkah, E., Addo, A. and Dartey, K. (2022). Varietal Difference and Drying Temperature Effects on Milling Quality of Selected Rice (Oryza sativa) Varieties Grown in Ghana. In: Omari, R., Hagen, E., Andoh, H. and Onumah, J.A. (Eds.). Programme and book of abstracts of the 32nd Annual General Meeting of the CSIR-RSA and the 3rd Scientific Conference. October 19-21, 2021. Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences, Accra, Ghana. Pp 78. https://library.faraafrica.org/2022/08/02/csir-ghana-32nd-rsa-annual-general-meeting- 2021-book-of-abstracts-jan-2022/
Manual
Djagbletey, G.D., Guuroh, R, T., Addo-Danso S, D., Duah-Gyamfi, A., Ametsitsi. G.K.D., Opoku, D.A., Okyere-Agyapong, E., Opoku-Kwarteng, C., Gakpetor, P.M., Owusu-Asante, J, O., Twintoh, J.J., Ebo-Nadel, J., Amponsah, Asamoah, A, G, J., Minkah E., and Foli, E.G (2021). A training manual for schools’ environmental education and outreach program. https://www.csir-forig.org.gh/SchoolOutreachManual-online%20version1_2.pdf
Brochure
Opoku D.A., Djagbletey G.D., Twintoh J.J., Okyere-Agyapong, E., Amponsah, Asamoah, A.-G., Duah-Gyamfi, A., Ametsitsi, G.K.D., Guuroh, R.T., Addo-Danso, S.D., Opoku-Kwarteng, C., Gakpetor, P.M., Owusu-Asante, J.O., Ebo-Nadel, J., Minkah, E. and Foli, E.G. (2021) Creating Awareness Among Schools and Communities on Climate Change Through Sensitization Campaigns (PLANT A TREE TODAY…. SAVE A LIFE TOMORROW!!!!). CSIR – Forestry Research Institute of Ghana (CSIR-FORIG), Kumasi, Ghana
Books (Periodicals)
1. Minkah, E., Sraku-Lartey, M., Anglaaere, L.C.N. and Ofori D.A. (2021). CSIR- FORIG 2020 Annual Report, CSIR-Forestry Research Institute of Ghana, Kumasi, Ghana. https://www.csir-forig.org.gh/library/publications/annual-reports
2. Minkah, E., Nikoi, M. E., Sraku-Lartey, M., Anglaaere, L.C.N. and Ofori D.A. (2020). CSIR-FORIG 2019 Annual Report, CSIR-Forestry Research Institute of Ghana, Kumasi, Ghana. https://www.csir-forig.org.gh/library/publications/annual-reports
3. Appiah, M., Wumbeidow, H.M., Minkah, E., Akoto, D.A. and Ofori D.A. (2019). CSIR- FORIG 2018 Annual Report, CSIR-Forestry Research Institute of Ghana, Kumasi, Ghana. https://www.csir-forig.org.gh/library/publications/annual-reports
Technical Reports
1. Minkah, E., Govina, J.K., Gakpetor, P.M. and Sarpong, E. (2020). Report on Annual Planning Review Program 2019. CSIR-Forestry Research Institute of Ghana, 11th – 13th December 2019, Kumasi, Ghana.
2. Amponsah, J., Minkah, E., Gakpetor, P. M., Otieno, Z., Berrahmouni, N. and Ofori D. A. (2020). SURAGGWA workshop report on capacity development and programming with project formulation team. 10th-14th February 2020. Kumasi, Ghana.
3. Minkah, E., Brown, W. H. and Sarpong, E. (2020). Report on Mid-Year Review Program 2020. CSIR-Forestry Research Institute of Ghana, 22nd July 2020, Kumasi, Ghana.
4. Amponsah, J., Minkah, E., and Ofori D. A. (2019). SARFOGEN workshop report on the conservation and use of Forest Genetic Resources in Sub-Saharan Africa: strengthening tree seed systems. 9-11 April, 2019. Kumasi, Ghana.
Affiliations
Member, Ghana Society of Agricultural Engineering, 2005 to date
Member, Ghana Science Association, 2006 to date
Member, Ghana Institute of Foresters, 2019 to date
Member, CSIR Research Staff Association, 2019 to date