Contact:               an48@zips.uakron.edu

Hometown:                               Accra, Ghana

Education:                                   2012                                                       M. Sc. Polymer Materials Science and Engineering                                     The University of Manchester           2010                                                   Bsc. Chemistry                             Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

Research Interests:                                                                                                                         My current research interest is in understanding the adhesive mechanism of bacteria, namely Caulobacter crescentus, and how knowledge of this characteristic can influence new design innovations for bioadhesives used in both medical and industrial applications. In the same vein, I have interests in the broad area of bio mimicry/bio-inspiration, and the resultant applications to material design.

Work Experience:                                                                                                                     March 2013 – August 2013                                                                                                               Latex Foam Rubber Products                                                                                                       Production Officer

• Supervised 8 employees in the Speciality Foam and Bonded Foam sections of production, maintaining a regular supply line.
• Engaged in the synthesis of High, Low and Standard Density Foams, as well as High Resistant, Super Soft and Low Resistant foams.

August 2010 – August 2011                                                                                                             Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology                                                               Teaching/Research Assistant

• Engaged in the tutoring of 200 students in two departments( Chemistry and Human Biology).
• Engaged in research work on biofuels obtained from Oil Palm seeds
• Courses Taught: Instrumental Methods of Analysis II, Titrimetric Methods of Analysis, Environmental Chemistry

July 2009 – August 2009                                                                                                             Cocoa Processing Company                                                                                                           Quality Assurance Officer (Student Intern)                                                                           Performed laboratory analysis to verify the quality of finished and semi-finished products obtained after processing of raw materials

July 2008 – August 2008                                                                                                           Fanmilk Ghana Ltd                                                                                                                     Production officer (student Intern)                                                                                                 Engaged in ensuring the efficient functioning of the production line for milk products.

June 2007-August 2007                                                                                                          Kinapharma Ltd.                                                                                                                         Quality Control Officer (student Intern)                                                                                   Performed analytical tests to verify the quality of raw materials used in the production of pharmaceutical drugs