Peter Dadzie

Mechanical Engineering

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The researcher has made significant contributions across a diverse range of studies, focusing on several critical areas within Wood Sciences, Bamboo Applications, Forest Management, Firewood Development, Environmental Research, and Advanced Materials. Their work spans topics such as wood treatment for furniture production, bamboo properties for sustainable forest management, ecological assessments in African plants, firewood utilization, material science applications in pulp and paper, marketing strategies, advanced cellulose research, leaf biophenomenology, and bioenergy studies. These contributions highlight their innovative approach to advancing knowledge in sustainable forestry, materials science, and environmental stewardship across various domains.

Research Themes

All (32 Papers)

Physical Sciences (20 Papers)

Life Sciences (8 Papers)

Social Sciences (4 Papers)

All Papers

Density, some anatomical properties and natural durability of stem and branch wood of two tropical hardwood species for ground applications(2015)

Some physical, mechanical and anatomical characteristics of stemwood and branchwood of two hardwood species used for structural applications(2016)

Characterization of density and selected anatomical features of stemwood and branchwood of E. cylindricum, E. angolense and K. ivorensis from natural forests in Ghana(2017)

Bending properties and joint efficiency of some tropical hardwoods finger-jointed in green and dry states(2014)

Effect of density and moisture content on biological durability of stem and branch wood of Entandrophragma cylindricum (sapele)(2015)

Wood cells characterization and suitability appraisal of 7- and 9-year-old Cedrela odorata L. (Miliaceae) wood for paper-based products manufacturing(2022)

Basic density and static bending properties of coppiced African rosewood ( Pterocarpus erinaceus Poir) grown in the Savannah Zone of Ghana(2024)

Aboveground biomass, carbon storage and fuel values of Bambusa vulgaris, Oxynanteria abbyssinica and Bambusa vulgaris var.vitata plantations in the Bobiri forest reserve of Ghana(2019)

Assessment of the drying behaviour of young and mature Bambusa vulgaris from Ghana(2023)

Variation in bending strength properties in stem and branch woods as influenced by density and moisture levels in Entandrophragma cylindricum(2016)

Physico-mechanical and microstructural characteristics of Entandrophragma angolense (edinam) logging residues from different forest sites and their correlations(2023)

Comparison of density and selected microscopic characteristics of stem and branch wood of two commercial trees in Ghana(2015)

Potential Contribution of Branchwood Quantity, Left after Logging Operations, Towards Reducing Depletion Rate and Preserving Ghana′s Forest Ecosystem(2013)

Effect of age and wood position in a tree on selected physical and mechanical properties of coppiced African rosewood ( Pterocarpus erinaceus Poir)(2025)

Preliminary Assessment of Wealth Creation in Wood Products’ Business in Ghana: The Perspective of Lumber and Furniture Production and Implications for Entrepreneurship(2014)

TVET Graduates’ Tracer Study and Employability in Ghana(2024)

Firewood collection and consumption practices and barriers to uptake of modern fuels among rural households in Ghana(2019)

Firewood Collection and Consumption Practices and Barriers to Uptake of Modern Fuels among Rural Households in Ghana : Pratiques de ramassage et de consommation du bois de chauffage et obstacles à l'adoption de combustibles modernes au Ghana(2019)

Scenario Analysis of Profits in Further Processing Lumber to Furniture in Ghana for Export: A Case Study of a Local Firm(2015)

CONSUMER PREFERENCES AND PURCHASE INTENTIONS FOR RATTAN FURNITURE(2015)

Materials mix ratio and binder type effects on physical and mechanical properties of particleboard from mixed-wood sawdust and Cocos nucifera (Coconut) husks(2021)

Comparative Analysis of the Moisture Content and Density on Bending Strength of Azadirachta indica and Siamea senna in Steam Cold Method(2025)

Comparative Study of Moisture Content, Density, and Bending Strength of Azadirachta indica and Senna siamea under Cold and Steam Methods(2025)

Rattan and cane furniture production in Ghana: evaluating the perceived successes and constraints of the business from two major cities(2023)

Evaluating some properties of 10-, 15-, and 20-year-old teak ( Tectona grandis ) for pulp and paper production(2025)

Between species and wood type variations in some physical, termite resistivity and microstructural properties of some logging residues of Pterygota macrocarpa and Terminalia superba(2019)

Some Market Trends of Wood Products Exports in Ghana and Their Implications for Stakeholders: The Case of Furniture and Kiln-Dried Lumber(2015)

Vertical and Horizontal Cell Structural Appraisal of a 9-Year Cedrela odorata L. (Miliaceae) for Pulp and Paper Making(2021)

From residue to structurally and economically valuable lumber: Assessment of density, flexural properties, and joint efficiencies of finger-jointed logging residues of Khaya Ivorensis(2023)

Axial variation in the properties of Antrocaryon micraster (Aprokuma)(2025)

Selected physical and mechanical properties of twelve-year old garden teak in Ghana(2025)

Estimating Young Modulus of Elasticity of Terminalia catappa: A Machine Learning Approach(2024)

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