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Yaw Agyei Gyasi

Food Science and Technology

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About

Mr Yaw Agyei Gyasi is a Senior Technician at the Department of Food Science and Technology. He conducts and supports experiments and research on micro-organisms and their application in food.He joined the department as a Teaching and Research Assistant during his national service and continued to serve as a Contract Technician until his appointment into the rank of Senior Technician.He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Laboratory Technology from the University of Cape Coast and a Master of Science in Food Quality Management from KNUST. He has training in ISO 17025:2017; an international standard for testing laboratories, and is an auditor for the standard.

Research Summary

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The researcher's work focuses on the intersection of child nutrition, water access, and environmental health risks in developing regions. They investigate how household water sources impact children's growth and health, with a particular emphasis on addressing water quality concerns and their potential effects on nutrition. Additionally, they examine heavy metals contamination in rice plants as a key factor in understanding broader environmental risks to plant health and food security.

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Public Health Implications of Household Water Sources in the Kumasi Metropolis, Ghana. A Case Study(2023)
Investigating Household Water Quality Concerns in Kumasi, Ghana: Health Risks and Potential Implications: A Case Study(2025)
Exposure and Health Impact Assessment of Essential and Non-essential Elements in Rice Sold on Ghanaian Markets(2025)

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