William Ofori Appaw

Food Science and Technology

About

I lead and collaborate with a team highly specialized in mycotoxin analysis & management and food systems with a focus on championing One Health integration initiatives. I am knowledgeable in exposure assessment & risk management and adept at utilizing big data science for informed food security decision-making. I am also part of team leading the development of AI & ML-based analytical devices for non-destructive food toxin detection at KNUST. I also have extensive experience using Liquid Chromatography (LC) and other analytical instruments to analyze complex samples to identify and quantify compounds for various applications in research and industry.I am committed to advancing safe and sustainable food practices, with extensive knowledge in food quality management systems; where I am responsible for skills development in the areas of continouous improvement, leadership and technical knowledge for stakeholders within the food, WASH and cosmestics ecosystem.As part of my duties as the laboratory manager for the FST-KNUST Labs, I collaborate with collegues to provide and respond to the lack of analytical support for SMEs and Industry in the food basket zone of Ghana. In addition, I am a certified ISO17025:2017 Lead Auditor

Research Summary

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The researcher conducts a comprehensive study focusing on the health and safety aspects of agricultural products across various domains, including plants, mycotoxins, food packaging, pest management, chemical analysis, and environmental impact assessments. Their work spans themes such as antibiotic residues in foods, aflatoxin contamination prevention, fatty acid and mineral compositions in seeds and nuts, and innovative approaches to enhance food safety. The researcher employs a multidisciplinary approach using spectroscopy, chemometrics, and monitoring techniques to explore both the risks faced by consumers and the potential for mitigating these issues across various agricultural and food sectors.

Research Themes

All (22 Papers)

Physical Sciences (5 Papers)

Life Sciences (15 Papers)

Health Sciences (2 Papers)

All Papers

Antibiotic residues in poultry eggs and its implications on public health: A review(2022)

Prevalence of Pharmaceuticals in Surface Water Samples in Ghana(2021)

Bioplastic films from cassava peels: Enzymatic transformation and film properties(2024)

Quantification of fatty acid and mineral levels of selected seeds, nuts, and oils in Ghana(2017)

Preventing mycotoxin contamination in groundnut cultivation(2018)

Evaluation of Agricultural Practices to Increase Yield and Financial Return and Minimize Aflatoxin Contamination in Peanut in Northern Ghana(2020)

Evaluating Improved Management Practices to Minimize Aflatoxin Contamination in the Field, During Drying, and in Storage in Ghana(2020)

Quantification of fatty acid and mineral levels of selected seeds, nuts and oils in Ghana(2016)

Preventing mycotoxin contamination in groundnut cultivation USA; David Hoisington, Nick Magnan and James Rhoads, The University of Georgia, USA; Mumuni Abudulai, Savanna Agricultural Research Institute, Ghana; Koushik Adhikari and Jinru Chen, The University of Georgia, USA; of Science and Technology, Ghana; Maria Balota and Kumar Mallikarjunan, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, USA; Kenneth Boote and Greg MacDonald, University of Florida, USA; Kira Bowen, Auburn University, …(2018)

Managing Risk: a Decision Tool to Enhance Yield and Quality of Peanut (Arachis hypogaea) in Ghana(2023)

Consumer perception of traditional foods in Ghana(2016)

Minimizing Aflatoxin Contamination in the Field, During Drying, and in Storage in Ghana(2020)

Growth and Toxigenicity of A. flavus on Resistant and Susceptible Peanut Genotypes(2022)

Assessment of Honey Quality in Ghana: A Pilot Study of Honeys Produced in Drobo and Berekum(2017)

Evaluation of Production and Pest Management Practices in Peanut (Arachis hypogaea) in Ghana(2024)

Exploring mitigating factors for aflatoxin awareness and incidence among smallholder groundnut farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa(2023)

Quantification of fatty acid and mineral levels of selected seeds, nuts, and oils in Northern Ghana(2018)

Quality Assessment of Tomato Paste Products on the Ghanaian Market: An Insight Into Their Possible Adulteration(2024)

Predicting aflatoxin contamination in white and yellow maize using Vis/NIR spectroscopy combined with PCA-LDA and PLSR models through aquaphotomics approaches(2025)

Effect of Ethy-Gen II® Ripening Concentrate on Ripening and Sensory Properties of Mangoes (Mangifera indica L.)(2009)

Characterization of Fatty Acid and Mineral Composition of Selected Seeds, Nuts and Oils in Northern Ghana(2017)

Vitamin A stability during storage of fortified gari produced using different fortification strategies(2024)

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