Prof. (Mrs.) Ibok Nsa Oduro

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Dept: Food Science and Technology
College of Science Complex Building, Third Floor, TF 9
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Research Areas/Interests

Development and Product Diversification of Underutilized Crops, Perishable Crops Processing, Food Compostional Studies, Traditional...~more

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    Refereed Journal Articles 

    1. Komlaga, G. A., Oduro, I., Ellis, W. O., Dziedzoave, N. T. and Djameh C. (2020). Alcohol yield from various combinations of cassava and sweet potato flours. African Journal of Food Science 15(1) pp. 20-25, DOI: 10.5897/AJFS2020.2043
    2. Amoah, R. E., Wireko-Manu, F. D., Oduro, I., Saalia, F. K. and Ellis, W.O. (2020). Effect of pre-treatment on physicochemical, microbiological, and aflatoxin quality of solar sliced dried ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe) rhizome. Food Sci Nutr. 1–9. https://doi.org/10.1002/ fsn3.1878
    3. Amoah, R. E., Kalakandan, S., Wireko?Manu, F. D., Oduro, I., Saalia, F. K. and Owusu, E. (2020). The effect of vinegar and drying (Solar and Open Sun) on the microbiological quality of ginger (Zingiber officinale roscoe) rhizomes. Food Sci. Nutr. Pp. 1–8. https://doi.org/10.1002/fsn3.1902
    4. Dery, E. K., Carey, E., Ssali, R. T., Low, J. W., Johanningsmeier, S. D., Oduro, I., Boakye, A., Omodamiro, R. M. and Yusuf, H. L. (2020). Sensory characteristics and Consumer segmentation of fried sweetpotato for expanded markets in Africa. International Journal of Food Science & Technology. DOI:10.1111/ijfs.14847 2.
    5. Ssali, R. T., Carey, E., Imoro, S., Low, J. W., Dery, E. K., Boakye, A., Oduro, I., Omodamiro, R. M., Yusuf, H. L., Etwire, E., Iyilade, A. O., Adekambi, S., Ali, A., Haliru, M. and Etwire, P. M. (2020). Fried sweetpotato user preferences identified in Nigeria and Ghana and implications for trait evaluation. International Journal of Food Science & Technology. DOI:10.1111/ijfs.14764
    6. Akyereko, Y. G., Wireko-Manu, F. D. and Oduro, I. (2020) Influence of Processing Methods on Food Components and Glycaemic Index of Cassava-based Traditional Foods. Journal of Food and Nutrition Sciences, Vol. 8, No. 1, 2020, pp. 6-14. doi: 10.11648/j.jfns.20200801.12
    7. Achaglinkame, M, A., Owusu-Mensah, E. Boakye, A. A. and Oduro, I. (2020). Effect of Size and Drying Time on the Rehydration and Sensory Properties of Freeze-Dried Snails (Achatina achatina)’, International Journal of Food Science, 2020. doi: 10.1155/2020/5714140.
    8. Agbenorhevi, J. K., Kpodo, F.M., Banful, B. K. B., Oduro, I. N., Abe-Inge, V., Datsomor, N. D., Atongo, J and Obeng, B. (2020). Survey and evaluation of okra pectin extracted at different maturity stages. Cogent Food & Agriculture, 00:1760476 https://doi.org/10.1080/23311932.2020.1760476
    9. Adams, Z.S., Wireko-Manu, F.D., Agbenorhevi, J. and Oduro, I. (2019). Improved Yam-Baobab-Tamarind Flour Blends: Its Potential Use in Extrusion Cooking. Scientific African, p.e00126. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sciaf.2019.e00126
    10. Adi, D.D., Oduro, I.N. and Tortoe, C. (2019). Physicochemical Changes in Plantain During Normal Storage Ripening. Scientific African, 6, 1-12 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sciaf.2019.e00164
    11. Adi, D. D., Oduro, I. N. and Tortoe, C. (2019) Consumer Preference and Quality Expectations of Senescent Plantain Products, Journal of Culinary Science & Technology, DOI: 10.1080/15428052.2019.1703868
    12. Djameh, C., Ellis, W.O., Oduro, I., Saalia, F.K., Haslbeck, K. and Komlaga, G.A., (2019). Investment Readiness and Access to External Finance among Ghanaian Small and Medium-Size Enterprises.
    13. Djameh, C., Ellis, W. O., Oduro, I., Saalia, F. K., Haslbeck, K. and Komlaga, G. A. (2019). West African sorghum beer fermented with Lactobacillus delbrueckii and Saccharomyces cerevisiae: fermentation by?products. Journal of the Institute of Brewing. https://doi.org/10.1002/jib.562
    14. Djameh, C., Ellis, W. O., Oduro, I., Saalia, F. K., Blay, Y. M. and Komlaga, G. A. (2019). West African sorghum beer fermented with Lactobacillus delbrueckii and Saccharomyces cerevisiae: shelf?life and consumer acceptance. Journal of the Institute of Brewing. https://doi.org/10.1002/jib.563
    15. Datsomor, D. N., Agbenorhevi, J. K., Kpodo, F. M. and Oduro, I. N. (2019). Okra pectin as lecithin substitute in chocolate. Scientific African, 3, p.e00070. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sciaf.2019.e00070
    16. Laryea, D., Koomson, D., Oduro, I. and Carey, E., (2019). Evaluation of 10 genotypes of sweetpotato for fries. Food Science & Nutrition. 7, 589-598 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.881
    17. Tetteh, O.N.A., Ulrichs, C., Huyskens-Keil, S., Mewis, I., Amaglo, N.K., Oduro, I.N., Adarkwah, C., Obeng-Ofori, D. and Förster, N., (2019). Effects of harvest techniques and drying methods on the stability of glucosinolates in Moringa oleifera leaves during post-harvest. Scientia Horticulturae, 246, 998-1004.
    18. Boakye, A. A., Gudjónsdóttir, M., Wireko?Manu, F. D., Oduro, I., Ellis, W. O., & Chronakis, I. S. (2018). Water?starch interactions of red and white cocoyam (Xanthosoma sagittifolium). Starch?Stärke, 1800128.
    19. Asamoa A. A., Essel E. A., Agbernorhiv, J. A and Oduro I. N. (2018) Effect of Processing Methods on the Proximate Composition, Total Phenols and Antioxidant Properties of Two Mushroom Varieties. American Journal of Food and Nutrition 6 (2): 55-59, DOI: 10.12691/ajfn-6-2-4.
    20. Owureku-Asare, M., Oduro, I., Saalia, F. K., Tortoe, C. and Ambrose, R. P. K. (2018) Physicochemical and Nutritional Characteristics of Solar and Sun-dried Tomato Powder. Journal of Food Research 7(6): 1-15 https://doi.org/10.5539/jfr.v7n6p1
    21. Laryea, D., Wireko-Manu, F.D. and Oduro, I. (2018) Formulation and characterization of sweetpotato-based complementary food. Cogent Food & Agriculture 4 (1): 1-15.
    22. Kpodo, F. M., Agbenorhevi, J. K., Alba, K., Oduro, I. N., Morris, G. A. and Kontogiorgos, V. (2018) Structure-Function Relationships in Pectin Emulsification. Food Biophysics, 13(1): 1-9.
    23. Adi, D. D., Oduro, I., Tortoe, C., Kwofie, E. M. and Simpson, B. K. (2018) Physicochemical Characteristics and Microbiological Quality of Senescent Plantain Products. Cogent Food & Agriculture; 4: 144159: 1-17. https://doi.org/10.1080/23311932.2018.1441596
    24. Boakye, A.A., Wireko-Manu, F.D., Oduro, I, Ellis, W. O., Gudjonsdottir, M. and Chronakis, I. (2018). Utilizing cocoyam (Xanthosoma sagittifolium) for food and nutrition security, a review. Food Science and Nutrition. 6:703–713. DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.602
    25. Aryeetey, E., Wireko-Manu, F.D., Asante, J.O., Laryea, D., Ellis, W.O., Oduro, I. and Ngadi, M. (2018). Recipe standardization of bread using cassava-wheat composite flour, Journal of Culinary Science & Technology, 1-24. DOI: 10.1080/15428052.2018.1429972, https://doi.org/10.1080/15428052.2018.1429972
    26. Buckman, E. S., Oduro, I., Plahar, W. A., and Tortoe, C. (2018). Determination of the Chemical and Functional Properties of yam bean (Pachyrhizuserosus (L.) Urban) flour for food systems. Food science & nutrition 6 (2): 457-463. https://doi.org/10.1002/fsn3.574
    27. Adu-Kwarteng, E., Oduro, I., Ellis, W. O. and Agbenorhevi J.K (2017) Quality Characteristics of Native Starch from Selected Improved Varieties of Sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas) Agricultural and Food Science Journal of Ghana 10 (1): 818-831
    28. Sanful, R. E., Oduro, I. and Ellis, W. O. (2017) Effects of pre-treatment and drying methods on the pasting characteristics, amylose content and colour of Aerial Yam (Dioscorea bulbifera) flour. International Journal of Food Science and Nutrition 2(4):23-28.
    29. Ofosu, I. W., Ellis, W. O., Nsiah, K. and Oduro, I. (2017) Neglected and Underutilized Legumes (NULs): Exposure Assessment, Habitual Cooking and Eating habits and Consumers’ characteristics. Journal of Food Security 5(5):169-175. DOI:10.12691/jfs 5-5-3.
    30. Ofosu, I. W., Ellis, W. O., Nsiah, K. and Oduro, I. (2017) Neglected and Underutilized Legumes (NULs): Hazards and Probabilistic Risks associated with some selected dietary lectins. Journal of Food Security 5(6):212-222. DOI:10.12691/jfs 5-6-2.
    31. Ofosu, I. W., Ellis, W. O., Nsiah, K. and Oduro, I. (2017) Essential Amino Acid Quality profile in Neglected and Underutilized Legumes (NULs). Food Science and Quality Management 68:16-22.
    32. Grant, F.W., Oduro, I., Wireko-Manu, F.D & Zaukuu, J.L.Z (2017) A Traditional Biscuit Fortified with Orange-fleshed Sweetpotato Puree and Cowpea Flour. Food Science and Nutrition Technology. 2(2): 1-11 3.
    33. Laryea, D., Wireko-Manu, F. D. and Oduro, I. (2017) Effect of Drum Drying on the Colour, Functional and Pasting Properties of Sweetpotato-based Complementary Food. American Journal of Food Science and Technology, 5(5), 210-219. Available online at DOI:10.12691/ajfst-5-5-7
    34. Kpodo, F. M., Agbenorhevi, J. K., Alba, K., Bingham, R. J., Oduro, I. N., Morris, G. A., and Kontogiorgos, V. (2017). Pectin isolation and characterization from six okra genotypes. Food Hydrocolloids, 72, 323–330. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2017.06.014
    35. Ayensu, J., Edusei, A., Oduro, I., and Larbie, C. (2017). Status of Some Antioxidant Micronutrient and Pregnancy Outcomes in Ghanaian Adolescents Attending Antenatal Clinic in Urban (Suntreso) and Rural (Mampong) Hospitals. European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety, 7(2), 120–127. https://doi.org/10.9734/EJNFS/2017/24209
    36. Boakye, A. A., Gudjónsdóttir, M., Skytte, J. L., Chronakis, I. S., Wireko-Manu, F. D., and Oduro, I. (2017). Characteristics of Xanthosoma sagittifolium roots during cooking, using physicochemical analysis, uniaxial compression, multispectral imaging and low field NMR spectroscopy. Journal of Food Science and Technology, 1–14. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13197-017-2704-7
    37. Adu-Dapaah, H., Osei-Bonsu, I., Oduro, I. and Aseidu, J. (2017). Recent advances in production, processing and utilization of Moringa oleifera in Ghana. Acta horticulturae DOI: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2017.1158.21.
    38. Appiah, F., Oduro, I., and Ellis, W.O. (2016). Nutritional composition of breadfruits (Artocarpus spp. and Treculia africana) in Ghana. Acta horticulturae 1128, 15-20 DOI: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2016.1128.3
    39. Iddrisu, I., Oduro, I. and Tandoh, M.A. (2016). The Effect of Dandelion Leaves and Roots on Blood Glucose in Type 2 Diabetic Patients. Journal of Nutritional Ecology and Food Research, 3(2): 125-132.
    40. Wireko-Manu, F.D., Otu, M.B., Aryeetey, E., Quarcoo, C. and Oduro, I. (2016). Acceptability of Instant Cassava-soybean Based Complementary Food by Weaning Mothers. British Journal of Applied Science & Technology. 18(6): 1-11.
    41. Owusu-Mensah, E., Oduro, I., Ellis, W.O. and Carey, E.E. (2016). Thermal Stability of β-Amylase Activity and Sugar Profile of Sweet-Potato Varieties during Processing. Journal of Nutrition and Food Sciences, 6(4): 1–5.
    42. Owureku-Asare, M., Kingsly Ambrose, R. P., Oduro, I., Tortoe, C. and Saalia, F.K. (2016). Consumer knowledge, preference, and perceived quality of dried tomato products in Ghana. Food Science and Nutrition, 1- 8, DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.439.
    43. Zaukuu, J.-L. Z, Oduro, I. and Ellis, W.O. (2016). Processing methods and microbial assessment of pito (an African indigenous beer), at selected production sites in Ghana Institute of Brewing & Distilling. Journal Institute of Brewing, 1-9 DOI 10.1002/jib.373.
    44. Adjepong, M., Agbenorku, P., Brown, P and Oduro, I. (2016). The role of antioxidant micronutrients in the rate of recovery of burn patients: a systematic review Burns and Trauma, 4(1): 1-7 DOI 10.1186/s41038-016-0044-x.
    45. Wireko-Manu, F.D., Agyare, A., Agbenorhevi, J., & Oduro, I. (2016). Development and Quality Assessment of Cassava-Sweetpotato Non-Alcoholic Beverage. MOJ Food Processing and Technology, 2(3): 1–5.
    46. Owusu-Mensah, E., Oduro, I., Ellis, W.O. and Carey, E.E. (2016). Cooking Treatment Effects on Sugar Profile and Sweetness of Eleven-Released Sweet Potato Varieties. Journal of Food Process Technology, 7(4): 1-6.
    47. Owusu, J., Oldham, J.H., Oduro, I., Ellis, W.O., Amissah, A. and Nkrumah, K. (2016). Assessing the suitability of locally produced gum exudates in the food industry. International Journal of Technology and Management Research, 5: 24–30.
    48. Laryea, D., Akoto, E.Y., Oduro, I. and Appaw, W.O. (2016). Consumer perception of traditional foods in Ghana: a case-study in Kumasi and Sekondi. Nutrition and Food Science, 46(1): 96 – 107.
    49. Iddrisu, I., Oduro, I., Tandoh, M.A. and Annan, R.A. (2015). Anti-diabetic effect of dandelion leaves and roots in type two diabetic patients: A systematic review. Nutrition and Food Science, 45(3): 479-492.
    50. Arthur, E., Oduro, I. and Kumah, P. (2015). Effect of Maturity Stage and Postharvest Calcium Chloride Treatment on the Quality and Storage Life of Tomatoes (Lycopersicon esculentum, Mill). Journal of Post-Harvest Technology, 3(3): 74-81.
    51. Arthur, E., Oduro, I. and Kumah, P. (2015). Postharvest Quality Response of Tomato (Lycopersicon Esculentum, Mill) Fruits to Different Concentrations of Calcium Chloride at Different Dip-Times. American Journal of Food and Nutrition, 5 (1): 1-8.
    52. Boakye, A.A., Wireko-Manu, F.D., Agbenorhevi, J.K., and Oduro, I. (2015). Antioxidant activity, total phenols and phytochemical constituents of four underutilised tropical fruits. International Food Research Journal, 22(1): 262-268.
    53. Effah-Manu, L., Oduro I., Addo, A., and Adjei I.A (2015). Mathematical Modeling of Infra-red Drying of Mango-Sweetpotato Leathers. Scholars Journal of Engineering and Technology, 3(4A): 334-340.
    54. Buckman, E.S., Plahar, W.A., Oduro, I.N. and Carey, E.E. (2015). Effects of Sodium Metabisulphite and Blanching Pretreatments on the Quality Characteristics of Yam Bean (Pachyrhizus erosus) Flour. British Journal of Applied Science and Technology, 6(2): 138-144.
    55. Adjepong, M., Agbenorku, P., Brown, P. and Oduro, I. (2015). The effect of dietary intake of antioxidant micronutrients on burn wound healing: a study in a tertiary health institution in a developing country. Burns and Trauma, 3(12): 1-7.
    56. Sanful, R.E., Oduro, I., Addo, A. and Ellis, W.O. (2015). Influence of Boiling, Temperature and Thickness on Drying Time of Aerial Yam (Dioscorea bulbifera). Scholars Journal of Engineering and Technology, 3(8): 701-706.
    57. Sanful, R.E., Oduro, I., Addo, A. and Ellis, W.O. (2015). Air Drying Characteristics of Aerial Yam (Dioscorea bulbifera). Scholars Journal of Engineering and Technology, 3(8): 693-700.
    58. Boakye, A.A., Wireko-Manu, F.D., Agbenorhevi, J.K. and Oduro, I. (2014). Dietary fibre, ascorbic acid and proximate composition of tropical underutilised fruits. African Journal of Food Science, 8(6): 305-310.
    59. Dossou, V.M., Agbenorhevi, J.K., Alemawor, F. and Oduro, I. (2014). Physicochemical and Functional Properties of Full Fat and Defatted Ackee (Blighia sapida) Aril Flours. American Journal of Food Science and Technology, 2(6): 187-191.
    60. Asante, F.A., Oduro, I., Ellis, W.O. and Saalia, F.K. (2014). Effect of Planting Period and Site on the Chemical Composition and Milk Acceptability of Tigernut (Cyperus Esculentus L) Tubers in Ghana. American Journal of Food and Nutrition, 2(3): 49-54.
    61. Asante, F.A., Saalia, F.K., Oduro, I. and Ellis, W.O. (2014). Modelling of Milk Solids Extraction from Tigernut (Cyperus Esculentus L) Tubers Using Response Surface Methodology. International Journal of Food Science and Nutrition Engineering, 4(3): 73-79.
    62. Asante, F.A. Ellis, W.O., Oduro, I. and Saalia, F.K. (2014). Effect of Soaking and Cooking Methods on Extraction of Solids and Acceptability of Tiger Nut (Cyperus Esculentus L) Milk. Journal of Agricultural Studies, 2(2): 76-86.
    63. Addy, R.N.A., Wireko-Manu, F.D. and Oduro, I. (2014). Physicochemical and pasting properties of starch extracted from four yam varieties. Journal of Food and Nutrition Sciences, 2(6): 262-269.
    64. Owusu-Mensah, E., Oduro, I., Dziedzoave, N.T. and Sarfo, K.J. (2014). Effect of air-rest treatment on rice malt. Plant Science International, 1(1): 41-46.
    65. Akwetey, W. Y., Oduro, I.N. and W.O. Ellis. (2014). Whole cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) flour (WCPF) as non-conventional extender in meatloaf. Food Bioscience, 5:42–46.
    66. De-Heer, N.E., Twumasi, P., Tandoh, M.A., Ankar-Brewoo, G. and Oduro, I. (2013). Formulation and Sensory Evaluation of Herb Tea from Moringa oleifera, Hibiscus sabdariffa and Cymbopogon citratus. Journal of the Ghana Science Association, 15(1): 53-62.
    67. Wireko-Manu F.D., Oduro, I., Ellis, W.O., Asiedu, R. and Maziya Dixon, B. (2013). Food Quality Changes in Water Yam (Dioscorea Alata) During Growth and Storage. Asian Journal of Agricultural and Food Sciences, 1(3): 66-72.
    68. Wireko-Manu F.D., Oduro, I., Ellis, W.O., Asiedu, R., B. Maziya Dixon (2013). Potential Health Benefits of Water Yam (Dioscorea alata). Food and Function, 4: 1496-1501.
    69. Wireko-Manu, F.D., Ellis, W.O., Oduro, I., Asiedu, R., and Maziya-Dixon, B. (2013). Prediction of the suitability of water yam (Dioscorea alata) for amala product using pasting and sensory characteristics. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation, 38(3): 1339–1345.
    70. Effah-Manu, L., Oduro, I. and Addo, A. (2013). Effect of Dextrinized Sweet potatoes on the Physicochemical and Sensory Quality of Infra-Red Dried Mango Leather. Journal of Food Process Technology, 4: 230.
    71. Sanful, R.E., Oduro, I. and Ellis W.O. (2013). Effect of Pre-treatment and Drying on the Nutritional and Mineral Composition of bulbifera flour. Journal of Biological and Food Science Research, 2(4): 37-44.
    72. Sanful R.E., Oduro, I. and Ellis, W.O. (2013). Effect of pre-treatment and drying on the functional properties of bulbifera flour. Sky Journal of Food Science, 2(4): 27 – 34.
    73. Sanful, R.E., Oduro, I. and Ellis, W.O. (2013). Proximate and Functional Properties of Five Local Varieties of Aerial Yam (Dioscorea bulbifera) in Ghana, Middle East Journal of Scientific Research, 14(7): 947-951.
    74. Tobibu, S.A., Amankwah, E. and Oduro, I. (2013). Chemical stability of vacuum packaged West African cheese (Wagashie). Scientific Research and Essay, 8(26): 1212-1218.
    75. Ofosu, I.W., Oppong, S.Y. and Oduro, I. (2012). Optimization of Incorporation Conditions of Renealmia battenbergiana Extract in Refined Bleached Deodorized (RBD) Palm Olein. Food and Nutrition Sciences, 3: 1076-1083.
    76. Akwetey, W.Y., Ellis, W.O. and Oduro, I.N. (2012). Using Whole Cowpea Flour (WCPF) in Frankfurter-Type Sausages. Journal of Animal Production Advances, 2(10): 450-455
    77. Nagre, R.D., Ellis, W.O. and Oduro, I. (2012). Yield and quality of Pycnanthus kombo kernel butter as affected by temperature-moisture interactions. African Journal of Food Science, 6(8): 224-231
    78. Sarfo, N.S., Oduro, I. and Sarfo, K.J. (2012). Visible evidence for the formation of copper complexes in garlic extracts treated with copper sulfate and sodium nitrite mixture. Science Letter Journal, (1): 1-6
    79. Appiah, F., Oduro, I., Ellis, W.O. and Agu, G. (2012). Comparative assessment of the performance of Parkia biglobosa, Glycine max and Treculia Africana in the production of a local condiment (dawadawa) in Ghana. African Journal of Food Science, 6(5): 111-116
    80. Appiah, F., Oduro, I. and Ellis, W.O. (2012). Predicting the digestibility of nutrient and energy values of 4 breadfruit varieties based on chemical analysis. Pakistan Journal of Nutrition, 11(4): 401-405
    81. Ofosu, I.W., Owusu, A.A., Mensah, W.A., Oldham, J.H. and Oduro, I. (2011). Modeling the Formulation and Shelf Life of Avocado (Persea americana) Fruit Spread. American Journal of Food Technology, 6(8): 661-673
    82. Apea-Bah, F.B., Oduro, I., Ellis W.O. and Safo-Kantanka O. (2011). Factors Analysis and Age at Harvest Effect on the Quality of Flour from Four Cassava Varieties. World Journal of Diary & Food Sciences, 6(1): 43-54
    83. Wireko-Manu, F.D., Ellis, W.O., Oduro, I., Asiedu, I.R. and Maziya-Dixon, B. (2011). Physicochemical and Pasting Characteristics of Water Yam ( alata) in Comparison with Pona (D. rotundata) from Ghana. European Journal of Food Research & Review, 1(3): 149-158
    84. Nagre, R.D., Oduro, I. and Ellis, W.O. (2011). Comparative physicochemical evaluation of kombo a kernel fat produced by three different processes. African Journal of Food Science and Technology, 2(4): 83-91
    85. Apea-Bah, F.B., Oduro, I., Ellis, W.O. and Safo-Kantanka O. (2011). Multivariate Analysis and Age at Harvest Effect on Sensory Preference of Gari from Four Cassava Varieties. American-Eurasian Journal of. Agriculture and Environmental Science, 11(3): 326-333
    86. Appiah, F., Oduro, I. and Ellis, W.O. (2011). Pasting properties of Treculia Africana seed flour in Ghana and the production of a breakfast meal. Agriculture and Biology Journal of North America, 2(2): 325-329
    87. Appiah, F., Oduro, I. and Ellis, W.O. (2011). Proximate and mineral composition of Artocarpus altilis pulp flour as affected by fermentation. Pakistan Journal of Nutrition, 10 (7): 653-657
    88. Appiah, F., Oduro, I. and Ellis, W.O. (2011). Functional properties of Artocarpus altilis pulp flour as affected by fermentation. Agriculture and Biology Journal of North America 2(5): 73-79
    89. Owusu, D., Oduro, I. and Ellis, W.O. (2011). Development of crackers from cassava and sweet potato flours using Moringa oleifera and Ipomoea batatas leaves as fortificant. American Journal of Food and Nutrition, 1(3): 114-122
    90. Owusu-Mensah, E., Oduro, I., Dziedzoave, N.T. and Sarfo, K.J. (2011). Improving the Malting Qualities of Rice Grain Using Gibberellic Acid (GA3). American Journal of Experimental Agriculture, 1(4): 432-439
    91. Owusu-Mensah, E., Oduro, I. and Sarfo, J., (2011). Steeping: A way of improving the malting of rice. Journal of Food Biochemistry, 35: 80-91
    92. Ofosu, I.W., Appiah-Nkansah, E., Owusu, L., Apea-Bah, F.B., Oduro, I. and Ellis, W.O. (2010). Formulation of Annatto feed concentrate for layers and the evaluation of egg yolk colour preference of consumers. Journal of Food Biochemistry, 34(1):66-77
    93. Wireku-Manu, F.D., Ellis, W.O. and Oduro, I. (2010). Production of non-alcoholic beverage from sweetpoato (Ipomea batatas). Africa Journal of Food Science, 4(4): 180-183
    94. Ofosu, I.W., Apea-Bah, F.B., Adu-Gyamfi, A., Ankar-Brewoo, G.M., Oduro, I., Ellis, W.O., Boakye-Wallace, M. and Owusu-Marfo, A. (2010). Effect of irradiation on inoculated Salmonella parathyphi B and the colour of freeze-dried egg yolk. African Journal of Food Science, 4(9): 603-607
    95. Gyedu-Akoto, E., Oduro, I., Ellis, W.O., Amoah, F.M. and Oldham, J.H. (2010). Utilization of Cashew Gum in the Production of Pineapple Jam and Cashew Apple Juice Drink. Global Science Books, 4(1): 12-16
    96. Ofosu, I.W., Oduro, I., Ankar-Brewoo, G.M., Opoku, B.N. and Peterson, M.B. (2010). Pasting properties of starches and physicofunctional properties of proteins from some underutilized legumes. Macromolecules: An Indian Journal, 6(2): 100-109
    97. Ofosu, I.W., Adjei, I.A., Kwetey, N.P.A., Ankar-Brewoo, G.M., Oduro, I. and Ellis, W.O. (2009). Quantitative descriptive sensory analysis of the performance of pregelatinized starch-protein admixtures at fat mimetic in wheat bread. Pakistan Journal of Nutrition, 8(10): 1559-1566
    98. Baah, F.D., Maziya-Dixon, B., Asiedu, R., Oduro, I. and Ellis, W.O. (2009). Nutritional and some biochemical composition of alata (Dioscorea spp) tubers. International Journal of Food Agriculture and Environment, 7(2): 373-378
    99. Baah, F.D., Maziya-Dixon, B., Asiedu, R., Oduro, I. and Ellis, W.O. (2009). Physicochemical and pasting characteristics of water yam (Dioscorea spp) and relationship with eating quality of pounded yam. Journal of Food, Agriculture and Environment, 7(2): 107-112
    100. Oduro, I., Larbie C., Amoako T.N.E. and Antwi-Boasiako A.F. (2009). Proximate Composition and Basic Phytochemical Assessment of two varieties of Terminalia catappa (Indian Almond). Journal of Science and Technology, 29(2): 1-6
    101. Appaw, O.W, Oduro, I and Ellis, W.O. (2009). Effect of Ethy-Gen II®Ripening Concentrate on Ripening and Sensory Properties of Mangoes (Mangifera indica ). Pakistan Journal of Nutrition, 8(10): 1641-1644
    102. Ofori, G., Oduro, I., Ellis, W.O. and Dapaah, H.K. (2009). Assessment of Vitamin A content and Sensory Attributes of new Sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas) genotypes in Ghana. Africa Journal of Food Science, 3(7):184-192
    103. Apea-Bah, F.B., Oduro, I., Ellis, W.O. and Safo-Kantanka, O. (2009). Principal components analysis and age at harvest effect on quality of gari from four elite cassava varieties in Ghana. African Journal of Biotechnology, 8(9): 1943-1949
    104. Gyedu-Akoto, E., Oduro, I., Amoah, F.M., Oldham J.H., Ellis, W.O. and Opoku-Ameyaw, K. (2008). Physicochemical properties of cashew tree gum. African Journal of Food Science, 2: 60-64
    105. Gyedu-Akoto, E., Oduro, I., Amoah, F.M., Oldham J.H., Ellis, W.O. and Opoku-Ameyaw, K., Asante, F., and Bediako, S. (2008). Quality estimation of cashew gum in the production of chocolate pebbles. African Journal of Food Science, 2: 16-20
    106. Oduro, I., Ellis, W.O. and Owusu, D. (2008). Nutritional Potential of two leafy vegetables: Moringa oleifera and Ipomoea batata Scientific Research and Essay, 3(2): 57–60
    107. Oduro I., Ellis, W.O, Acquah, S. and Kyeremateng, F. (2008). Solar and tray-drying methods and physicochemical properties of sweetpotato starch. Ghana Journal of Agricultural Science, 41(1): 95-102
    108. Oduro, I., Sulemana, A., Ellis, W.O. and Oti-Boateng, P. (2007). Breakfast Meal from Breadfruit and Soybean Composite. Discovery and Innovation, 19: 238-242
    109. Oduro, I., Ellis, W.O. and Narh, S.T. (2007) Expanding Breadfruit utilization, its potential for Pasta production. Discovery and Innovation, 19: 243-247.
    110. Ellis, W.O., Oduro, I., Appiah, F. and Antwi, Y. (2007). Quality of oil from Treculia Africana – an underutilized Forest plant. Discovery and Innovation, 19: 267-270.
    111. Agbenorhevi, J.K., Oduro, I., Ellis, W.O., Abodakpi, V.D. and Elebu, S.E. (2007). Effect of Soaking, Autoclaving and Repeated Boiling on Oligosaccharides in Cowpea. Nigerian Food Journal, 25(2): 88-94.
    112. Gyedu-Akoto, E., Oduro, I., Amoah, F.M., Oldham, J.H., Ellis, W.O. and Opoku-Ameyaw, K. (2007). Rheological properties of aqueous cashew tree gum solutions. Scientific Research and Essay, 2(10): 458-56.
    113. Gyedu-Akoto, E., Oduro, I., Amoah, F.M., Oldham, J.H., Ellis, W.O., Opoku-Ameyaw, K. and Hakeem, R.B. (2007). Locational and maturity effects on cashew tree gum production in Ghana. Scientific Research and Essay, 6(11): 499-501.
    114. Aryee, F.N.A., Oduro, I., Ellis, W.O. and Afuakwa, J.J. (2006). The physicochemical properties of flour from 31 varieties of cassava. Food Control, 17: 916-922.
    115. Oduro, I., Ellis, W.O., Dzomeku, B.M., Darko-Mensah, K.O. and Anno-Nyako, F.O. (2006). Agronomic and Physiochemical Evaluation of FHIA-03 (Hybrid cooking banana) Journal of the Ghana Science Association, 8: 127-134.
    116. Ellis, W.O., Oduro, I. and Terkuu, D.M. (2005). Preliminary Studies on Extension of the Shelf life of Pito. Journal of Science and Technology, 25(1): 11-15.
    117. Baah, F.D, Oduro, I. and Ellis, W.O. (2005). 'Evaluation of the Suitability of Cassava and Sweetpotato Flours for Pasta Production. Journal of Science and Technology, 25(1): 16-24.
    118. Owusu, J., Oldham, J.H., Oduro, I., Ellis, W.O. and Barimah, J. (2005). Viscosity studies of cashew gum. Tropical Science, 45: 86-89.
    119. Ofosu, I.W., Oldham, J.H., Oduro, I. and Ellis, W.O (2004). Preparation of acetylated and carboxylated modified starches from cassava. Journal of Ghana Science Association, 6(1): 58-60.
    120. Amissah, J.G.N., Ellis, W.O., Oduro, I. and Manful, J.T. (2003). Nutritional composition of bran from new rice varieties under study in Ghana. Food Control, 14: 21-24.
    121. Oduro, W., Ellis, W.O., Oduro, I. and Tetteh, D. (2003). Meat quality assessment of selected wild mammalian species. Journal of Science and Technology, 23(2): 11-15.
    122. Adu-Kwarteng, E., Ellis, W.O., Oduro, I. and Manful, J.T. (2003) Rice Grain Quality: A comparison of local varieties with new varieties under study in Ghana. Food Control, 14: 507-514
    123. Ellis, W.O., Oduro, I., Barimah, J. and Otoo, J. A. (2003). Quality of starch from six (6) Japanese sweetpotato varieties under study in Ghana. African Journal of Root and Tuber Crops, 5(2): 38-40.
    124. Oduro, W., Ellis, W.O., Oduro, I. and Tetteh, D. (2002). Meat yield and quality of selected snail species in Ghana. Journal Ghana Science Association, 4(2): 24-31.
    125. Oduro, W, Ellis, W.O., Oduro, I. and Farouk, D.A. (2002). Behaviour and Food Preference of Maxwell’s Duiker (Cephalophus Maxwelli Thunberg, 1789) In Captivity. International Journal on Nature Conservation in Africa, 18(2): 1-12.
    126. Yempew, S., Ellis, W.O., Oduro, I. and Dziedzoave, N.T. (2001). Characterization of sweetpotato starch – The effect of cultivation time. Journal Ghana Science Association, 3: 41-44.
    127. Oduro, W., Ellis, W.O., Oduro, I. and Tetteh, D. (2001). Nutritional quality of selected Ghanaian crab species. Journal Ghana Science Association, 3: 37-40.
    128. Boakye, I.K., Ellis, W.O., Oldham, J.H. and Oduro, I. (2001). Characterization of starch from selected cassava varieties and their possible use for Pasta production. Journal Ghana Science Association, 3(2): 51-55.
    129. Dziedzoave, N.T., Ellis, W.O., Oduro, I. and Oldham, J.H. (2000). Quality assessment of fermented cassava dough (agbelima) on Ghanaian markets. Journal of Applied Science and Technology, 5: 142-147.
    130. Dziedzoave, N.T., Ellis, W.O., Oldham, J.H. and Oduro, I. (2000). Optimizing agbelima production: varietal and fermentation effect on product quality. Food Research International, 33: 867-873.
    131. Oduro, I., Ellis, W.O., Dziedzoave, N.T. and Nimako-Yeboah, K. (2000). Quality of gari from selected processing zones in Ghana. Food Control, 11: 297-303.
    132. Oduro, I., Ellis, W.O., Aryeetey, S.K., Ahenkora, K. and Otoo, J.A. (2000). Pasting characteristics of starches from new varieties of sweet potatoes. Tropical Science, 40: 25-28.
    133. Oduro, I. and Clarke, B. (1999). The quality assessment of gari produced by using microwave energy. International Journal Food Science & Technology, 34: 365-370.
    134. Appiah, F., Matthias, J., Ellis, W.O. and I. (1998). Studies on Traditional Cheese (Woagashie) production in the Ashanti region. Journal of Ghana Science Association, 1(1): 96-104.
    135. Ofosu-Okyere, A., Ellis, W.O., Oldham, J.H. and Oduro, I. (1997). A review of some packaging materials/techniques used in Ghana. Journal Univ. of Sci. & Tech., 17: 13-19.
    136. Ellis, W.O., Baah, G.O. and Oduro, I. (1997). Effect of processing on the nutritional quality of ‘Zomkoum’. Chemistry and Industry, 9: 160-172.

    Conference publications (edited/refereed) 

    1. Tsimese A. A., Appiah E., De-Souza L.D.K, Oduro I.N. (2020) ‘Production and Evaluation Of Gluten – Free Cookies From Tiger Nut Flour, Cassava Flour, Ginger Flour And Coconut Milk’ GSA Book of Abstract. 9th GSA Research Seminar and Poster Presentations, Kumasi, KNUST Kumasi, July, 2020, page 23
    2. Nuhu, I. A., Baidooh, J., Boakye, A., Pepra-Ameyaw, N. B., Ellis, W. O. and Oduro, I.N. (2020) ‘Determination of Sucrose and Brix Content In Commonly Consumed Soft And Fruit Flavoured Drinks.’ GSA Book of Abstract. 9th GSA Research Seminar and Poster Presentations, Kumasi, KNUST Kumasi, July, 2020, page 31
    3. Justina Opoku, Charles Apprey, Nana Kwame Ayisi-Boateng and Ibok Oduro (2020) ‘Sunlight Exposure, Dietary Vitamin D Intake and Body Composition of Older Adults.’ GSA Book of Abstract. 9th GSA Research Seminar and Poster Presentations, Kumasi, KNUST Kumasi, July, 2020, page 39
    4. Adjetey F.A., Ofori K.F., Torko F., De - Souza L.D.K., Oduro I.N. (2020). ‘Study of The Functional Properties of Solar-Dried Seed Flour Of Spondias Mombin Fruit (Yellow Mombin)’ GSA Book of Abstract. 9th GSA Research Seminar and Poster Presentations, Kumasi, KNUST Kumasi, July, 2020, page 64
    5. Mars, R., Kwofie, D. E., Boakye, A., Pepra-Ameyaw, N. B., Oduro, I. and Ellis, W (2020). ‘Formulation and Evaluation Of Gluten Free Tigernut And Date Based Energy Bars.’ GSA Book of Abstract. 9th GSA Research Seminar and Poster Presentations, Kumasi, KNUST Kumasi, July, 2020, page 65
    6. Frimpong, O. V., Baidooh, J., Boakye, A., Pepra-Ameyaw, N. B., Ellis, W.O. And Oduro, I. (2020). ‘Process Optimization of Gluten Free Biscuit’ GSA Book of Abstract. 9th GSA Research Seminar and Poster Presentations, Kumasi, KNUST Kumasi, July, 2020, page 66
    7. Danso, O.A., Quandoh, E., Boakye, A., Pepra-Ameyaw, N. B., Ellis, W. O.and Oduro, I. (2020) ‘Optimization of Foaming Parameters In Dried Whole Egg Powder Preparation’ GSA Book of Abstract. 9th GSA Research Seminar and Poster Presentations, Kumasi, KNUST Kumasi, July, 2020, page 67
    8. Gyebi, E. B., Quandoh, E., Boakye, A., Pepra-Ameyaw, N. B., Oduro, I. and Ellis, W. O. (2020). ‘Development of A Grilled-Chicken Scented Advertisement Card.’ GSA Book of Abstract. 9th GSA Research Seminar and Poster Presentations, Kumasi, KNUST Kumasi, July, 2020, page 68
    9. Eric K. Dery, Oduro, I, Edward E Carey, Tawanda Muzhingi (2019). ‘Diversified Preferences Of Boiled Sweetpotato In Ghana.’ Africa Potato Association (APA). 26-29th August (Kigali-Rwanda) - Oral Presentation
    10. Eric K. Dery, Oduro, I, Edward E Carey, Tawanda Muzhingi (2019). ‘Development Of Sensory Lexicons For Describing Boiled Sweetpotatoes.’ Africa Potato Association (APA).-26-29th August) (Kigali-Rwanda)- Poster presentation
    11. Eric K. Dery, Oduro, I, Edward E Carey, Tawanda Muzhingi (2019). ‘Development of Sensory Lexicons For Describing Boiled Sweetpotatoes’ Sweetpotato for Profit and Health Initiative (SPHI)- 23-25th August (Kigali-Rwanda)- Poster presentation
    12. Quandoh E., Pepra-Ameyaw, N. B., Boakye, A. A., Ellis, W. O. and Oduro, I. (2019). Wet milling and Quality of Isolated Starch from Four Sorghum Varieties in Ghana. Poster Presentation The 8th Ghana Science Association (GSA) Research Seminar and Poster Presentations, KNUST. 1st May, 2019.
    13. Aryeetey, E., Wireko-Manu, F.D., Ellis, W.O., Oduro, I. and Ngadi, M. (2018) Resistant starch and in-Vitro Starch Digestibility of Bread Using Cassava-Wheat Composite Flour. Oral Presentation: GCP 21 IVth International Cassava Conference held at the Marina Hotel, Cotonou, Benin. 11 – 15 June
    14. Aryeetey, E., Wireko-Manu, F.D., Asante, J.O., Ellis, W.O., Oduro, I. and Ngadi, M. (2018) Stakeholder engagement in the process of recipe development for increased commercial up-take. Poster Presentation: GCP 21 IVth International Cassava Conference held at the Marina Hotel, Cotonou, Benin. 11 – 15 June
    15. Aryeetey, E., Wireko-Manu, F.D., Asante, J.O., Ellis, W.O., Oduro, I. and Ngadi, M. (2018) Recipe standardization and shelf-life of bread using cassava-wheat composite flour. Poster Presentation: GCP 21 IVth International Cassava Conference held at the Marina Hotel, Cotonou, Benin. 11 – 15 June
    16. Laryea, D., Twumasi, G.A., Wireko-Manu, F.D., Oduro, I. and Aidoo Robert (2018), Comparative studies of OFSP flour and puree-based complementary foods and its commercialization, Community of Practice (CoP) - Marketing, Processing and Utilization (MPU) meeting, Lotus Resort, Blantyre, Malawi, 22-24 April, 2018.
    17. Laryea, D., Koomson, D., Oduro, I. and Carey, E. (2018). Evaluating Ten (10) genotypes of sweetpotato for fries, Community of Practice (CoP) - Marketing, Processing and Utilization (MPU) meeting, Lotus Resort, Blantyre, Malawi, 22-24 April, 2018.
    18. Areyeetey, E., Antonio, F. K., Boakye-Yiadom, K. A., Manful, M. E., Boakye, A. A. and Oduro, I. (2017). Assessing the Entrepreneurial Potential among Students in KNUST. Poster presentation at the 1st Faculty of Biosciences Seminar and Poster Day, KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana.
    19. Twumasi, G.A., Damian, L., Boakye, A. A. and Oduro, I. (2017). The use of Orange-Fleshed Sweetpotato (OFSP) puree in complementary food. 1STFaculty of Bioscience Seminar and Poster Day, Allotey Auditorium, College of Science, KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana.
    20. Adjirakor, D., Boakye-Yiadom, K. A., Boakye, A. A., Pepra-Ameyaw N. B. and Oduro I. (2017). Dietary Patterns, Physical Activity and Body Mass Index of KNUST students. Poster presentation at the 1st Faculty of Biosciences Seminar and Poster Day,Allotey Auditorium, College of Science, KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana
    21. Kpodo, F. M., Agbenorhevi, J. K., Alba, K., Bingham, R. J., Oduro, I. N., Morris, G. A. and Kontogiorgos, V. (2017). Isolation and physicochemical characterization of pectin from six different okra genotypes. 6TH GSA Research Seminar and Poster Presentations, Allotey Auditorium, College of Science, KNUST, Kumasi. 12 April 2017
    22. Antonio, F. K., Owureku-Asare, M., Boakye, A. A. and Oduro, I. (2017). Alleged ‘tomato powder’ on the market: Kumasi in perspective. 6TH GSA Research Seminar and Poster Presentations, Allotey Auditorium, College of Science, KNUST, Kumasi. 12 April 2017, pp. 32.
    23. Dapuliga, C., Zaukuu, J-L.Z., Boakye-Achampong, S., Laryea, D., Barimah, J., Offei-Darko, J. and Oduro, I. (2017) Upgrading an indigenous small-scale gari factory at Anloga-Kumasi for use as a resource centre. 6TH GSA Research Seminar and Poster Presentations, Allotey Auditorium, College of Science, KNUST, Kumasi. 12 April 2017, pp.15.
    24. Laryea, D., Oduro, I., Carey, E., Wireko-Manu, F.D., Mkumbira, J., Kwoseh, C., Baafi, E. and Abidin, P.E. (2017) Implementation of the “Everything-you-need-to-know-about Sweetpotato” Training of Trainers Course in Ghana: Experiences and Follow-up plans. 6TH GSA Research Seminar and Poster Presentations, Allotey Auditorium, College of Science, KNUST, Kumasi. 12 April 2017, pp. 16.
    25. Aryeetey, E., Antonio, F.K., Manful, M.E., Boakye, A.A. and Oduro, I. (2017). Assessing the Entrepreneurial potential among students in KNUST. 6TH GSA Research Seminar and Poster Presentations, Allotey Auditorium, College of Science, KNUST, Kumasi. 12 April 2017, pp.26.
    26. Okyere, F., Oduro, I., Wireko-Manu, F.D. and Adu-kwarteng, E. (2017). Quality of boiled yam (ampesi) from minimally processed freezed stored yam. 6TH GSA Research Seminar and Poster Presentations, Allotey Auditorium, College of Science, KNUST, Kumasi. 12 April 2017, pp. 34.
    27. Manful, M. E., Boakye, A. A., Akomea, S. and Oduro, I. (2017). Translating student’s academic research to the market; the case study of sweetpotato yogurt. 6TH GSA Research Seminar and Poster Presentations, Allotey Auditorium, College of Science, KNUST, Kumasi. 12 April 2017, pp. 37.
    28. Twumasi, G. A., Damian, L., Manful, M. E., Antonio, F. K., Sahe, A. C., Aryeetey, E., Boakye, A. A. and Oduro, I. (2017) The use of Orange-Fleshed Sweetpotato (OFSP) puree in complementary food. 6TH GSA Research Seminar and Poster Presentations, Allotey Auditorium, College of Science, KNUST, Kumasi. 12 April 2017, pp.40.
    29. Datsomor, D. N., Kpodo, F. M., Agbenorhevi, J. K., Oduro, I. N. and Kontogiorgos, V. (2017). Okra pectin as lecithin substitute in chocolate. 6TH GSA Research Seminar and Poster Presentations, Allotey Auditorium, College of Science, KNUST, Kumasi. 12 April 2017, pp.50.
    30. Grant, F. W., Oduro, I., Wireko-Manu, F. D. and Zaukuu, J-L. Z. (2017) Fortification of a traditional snack with Orange-Fleshed Sweetpotato puree and cowpea flour. 6TH GSA Research Seminar and Poster Presentations, Allotey Auditorium, College of Science, KNUST, Kumasi. 12 April 2017, pp. 54.
    31. Gyebi, E., Sahe, A. C., Aryeetey, E., Manful, M. E., Antonio, F. K., Boakye, A. A. and Oduro, I. (2017). Assessing the levels of heavy metals in street vended waakye. 6TH GSA Research Seminar and Poster Presentations, Allotey Auditorium, College of Science, KNUST, Kumasi. 12 April 2017, pp.65.
    32. Dapuliga, C., Zaukuu, J-L.Z., Boakye-Achampong, S., Laryea, D., Barimah, J., Offei-Darko, J. and Oduro, I. (2017) Baseline assessment of the socio-economic conditions and production constraints of a gari facility at Anloga, Kumasi. 6TH GSA Research Seminar and Poster Presentations, Allotey Auditorium, College of Science, KNUST, Kumasi. 12 April 2017, pp. 68.
    33. Magnus-George, F., Boakye, A. A., Appaw, W. O., Antonio, F. K., Sahe, A. C., Manful, M. E., Aryeetey, E. and Oduro I. (2017) In-vitro starch digestibility of cocoyam (Xanthosoma sagittifolium) cormels. 6TH GSA Research Seminar and Poster Presentations, Allotey Auditorium, College of Science, KNUST, Kumasi. 12 April 2017, pp. 71.
    34. Adu-Kwarteng, E., Oduro, I., Ellis, W. O. and Agbenorhevi, J. K. (2017). Rapid assessment of key nutrients in sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas) using Near Infra-Red Reflectance Spectroscopy: relevance in crop improvement. 6TH GSA Research Seminar and Poster Presentations, Allotey Auditorium, College of Science, KNUST, Kumasi. 12 April 2017, pp. 77.
    35. Asante, J. O., Oduro, I. and Wireko-Manu, F. D. (2017). Shelf life studies on wheat-cassava composite bread stored under different conditions by bread stakeholders. 6TH GSA Research Seminar and Poster Presentations, Allotey Auditorium, College of Science, KNUST, Kumasi. 12 April 2017, pp. 102.
    36. Grant F. W., Oduro, I., and Wireko-Manu F. D. (2017). A traditional snack fortified with orange-fleshed sweetpotato and cowpea flour. Proceedings of the BSU II Conference, Golden Bean Hotel, Kumasi, Ghana. March 28-30, 2017
    37. Dapuliga, C., Barimah, J., Oduro, I., Zaukuu, J-L.Z., Offei-Darko, J., Boakye-Achampong, S. and Laryea, D. (2017). Upgrading an indigenous small-scale gari factory at Anloga-Kumasi for use as a resource centre. Proceedings of the BSU II Conference, Golden Bean Hotel, Kumasi, Ghana. March 28-30, 2017
    38. Antonio, F. K., Owureku-Asare, M., Boakye, A. A. and Oduro, I (2017). Alleged tomato powder on the market: Kumasi in perspective. Proceedings of the BSU II Conference, Golden Bean Hotel, Kumasi, Ghana. March 28-30, 2017
    39. Boakye, A. A., Wireko-Manu, F.D., Ellis, W. O. and Oduro, I. (2017). Tapping the potential of cocoyam (Xanthosoma Sagittifolium) for food and nutrition security. Proceedings of the BSU II Conference, Golden Bean Hotel, Kumasi, Ghana. March 28-30, 2017
    40. Aryeetey, E., Antonio, F. K., Manful, M. E., Boakye, A. A. and Oduro, I. (2017). Assessing the Entrepreneurial potential among students in KNUST. Proceedings of the BSU II Conference, Golden Bean Hotel, Kumasi, Ghana. March 28-30, 2017
    41. Laryea, D., Oduro, I., Carey, E., Wireko-Manu, F. D., Mkumbira, J., Kwoseh, C., Baafi, E. and Abidin, P. E. (2017). Implementation of the “Everything-you-need-to-know-about Sweetpotato” Training of Trainers Course in Ghana: Experiences and Follow-up plans. Proceedings of the BSU II Conference, Golden Bean Hotel, Kumasi, Ghana. March 28-30, 2017
    42. Laryea, D., Oduro, I., Wireko-Manu, F. D. and Chronakis, I. S. (2016) Formulation and characterization of sweetpotato-based complementary food. Proceedings of the tenth Triennial Conference of the African Potato Association, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. October 9-14
    43. Guðjónsdóttir, M., Boakye, A.A., Wireko-Manu, F.D., Chronakis, I., and Oduro, I. (2016) Charactrization of Red and White cocoyam (Xanthosoma sagittifolium). Proceedings of the thirteenth International Conference on the Application of Magnetic Resonance in Food Science, Karlsuhe, Germany. June 7-10
    44. Oduro, I. (2016) Developing Roots and Tubers for Value Addition: The Way Forward Proceedings of the WAAPP Ghana NCOS Conference, CSIR-CRI, Fumesua, Kumasi, Ghana May 2
    45. Achaglinkame, M.A., Owusu-Mensah, E., Boakye, A.A. and Oduro, I. (2016) Effect of size and drying time on the quality of freeze-dried snails. Proceedings of the fifth One-Day Research Seminar and Poster Presentations, Fumesua, Kumasi. April 13. Best Poster presentation
    46. Manful, M.E., Owusu-Mensah, E., Boakye, A.A. and Oduro, I. (2016) Recipe Standardization for production of sweetpotato yoghurt. Proceedings of the fifth One-Day Research Seminar and Poster Presentations, Fumesua, Kumasi. April 13. Second best Oral presentation
    47. Antonio F. K., Owureku-Asare M., Boakye A. A. and Oduro I. (2016) Physicochemical and Phytochemical Analysis of Commercial ‘Tomato Powder. Proceedings of the fifth One-Day Research Seminar and Poster Presentations, Fumesua, Kumasi. April 13
    48. Datsomor, D.N. Kpodo, F.M., Agbenorhevi, J.K. and Oduro, I.N. (2016) Okra Pectin as Emulsifier in Chocolate. Proceedings of the fifth One-Day Research Seminar and Poster Presentations, Fumesua, Kumasi. April 13. pp. 22
    49. Asamoa, A.A., Agbenorhevi, J.K., Oduro, I.N. and Essel E.A. (2016) Effect of processing methods on the nutritional, total phenols and antioxidant properties of two mushroom varieties. Proceedings of the fifth One-Day Research Seminar and Poster Presentations, Fumesua, Kumasi. April 13. pp. 21
    50. Agbenorhevi, J.K., Wireko-Manu, F.D., Oduro, I.N., Sahe, A.C., Dossou, V.M. and Osei, J.A. (2016) Processing of Ackee Fruit Aril and its Applications. Proceedings of the fifth One-Day Research Seminar and Poster Presentations, Fumesua, Kumasi. April 13. pp. 25
    51. Wireko-Manu, F.D., Agyare, A.N. and Oduro, I. (2016) Development and Quality Assessment of Cassava-Based Non-Alcoholic Beverage. Proceedings of the First Congress on Root and Tuber Crops, Nanning Guangxi, China, January 18?22
    52. Adams, Z.S., Wireko-Manu, F.D., Agbenorhevi, J.K., and Oduro, I. (2016) Extruded Snack (Yummy Pop) From Water Yam-Based Flour. Proceedings of the First Congress on Root and Tuber Crops, Nanning Guangxi, China, January 18?22
    53. Boakye, A.A., Kissi, A.K., Wireko-Manu, F.D., Chronakis, I., Guðjónsdóttir, M., and Oduro, I. (2016).  Enhancing the food utilization of cocoyam: Development of ?t?-mix. Proceedings of the First Congress on Root and Tuber Crops, Nanning Guangxi, China, January 18?22
    54. Grant, F.W., Boakye, A.A., Wireko-Manu, F.D. and Oduro, I. (2016) Sensory Properties of an enriched traditional cassava starch biscuit. Proceedings of the First Congress on Root and Tuber Crops, Nanning Guangxi, China, January 18?22
    55. Oduro, I., Boakye, A.A., Aryeetey. E., Ametepey, E.E. And Tawiah Jnr. S. (2015) Students perspective on problem-based learning approach and traditional methods of teaching. Proceedings of the First Regional Conference on Problem- Based Learning & E- learning, KNUST- Kumasi, Ghana. November 30 – December 2
    56. Agbenorhevi, J.K., Kontogiorgos, V., Morris, G.A., Kpodo, F.M., Oduro, I.N. and Bonsu K. O. (2015) Applications of Okra Pectins. Proceedings of the twenty ninth Biennial Conference of Ghana Science Association (GSA), Tamale. August 3-7. pp. 39
    57. Agbenorhevi, J.K., Kontogiorgos, V., Morris, G.A., Kpodo, F.M., Oduro, I.N., Bonsu K. O. and Kaledzi, P.D. (2015) Okra extract – a versatile material for technological applications. Proceedings of the First International Conference on Engineering, Science, Technology and Entrepreneurship (ESTE), August 6-7. pp. 27
    58. Kpodo, F.M., Datsomor, D., Agbenorhevi, J. K., Kontogiorgos, V., Morris, G. A. and Oduro,I.N. (2015) Food, Non-Food and Medicinal Applications of Okra Polysaccharides. Proceedings of the seventh Ghana Biomedical Convention - ESSER Conference Hall, University of Ghana, Legon – Ghana July 29 – 31. pp 81
    59. Hagan Rhule, M., Laryea, D., Oduro, I. and Wireko-Manu, F. D. (2015) Development of Lactose-free Ice Cream from Tigernut Milk enriched with Sweetpotato. Proceedings of the seventh Ghana Biomedical Convention - ESSER Conference Hall, University of Ghana, Legon – Ghana July 29 – 31. pp 90
    60. Iddrisu, I., Oduro, I. and Tandoh, M. (2015) Anti-Diabetic Effect of Dandelion Leaf and Root Powder in Type Two Diabetic Patients. Proceedings of the seventh Ghana Biomedical Convention - ESSER Conference Hall, University of Ghana, Legon – Ghana July 29 – 31. pp 84
    61. Ayensu, J., Edusei, A and Oduro, I (2015) Antioxidant micronutrient status and pregnancy outcomes in adolescents. Proceedings of the seventh Ghana Biomedical Convention - ESSER Conference Hall, University of Ghana, Legon – Ghana July 29 – 31. pp 24
    62. Laryea, D., Oduro, I., Wireko-Manu, F. D. and Chronakis, I. S. (2015) Orange-Flesh Sweetpotato-Based Complementary Food to Help Curb Vitamin A Deficiency in Ghana. Proceedings of the seventh Ghana Biomedical Convention - ESSER Conference Hall, University of Ghana, Legon – Ghana July 29 – 31. pp 86
    63. Laryea, D., Oduro, I., Wireko-Manu, F. D. and Chronakis, I. S. (2015) Complementary Food from a blend of sweetpotato, millet and soybean. Proceedings of the Fourth Research Seminar of the Ghana Science Association, KNUST, Kumasi. April, 15
    64. Oteng, E., Boakye, A.A., Wireko-Manu, F.D. and Oduro, I. (2015) Cocoyam – cowpea – millet complementary food. Proceedings of the seventh Ghana Biomedical Convention - ESSER Conference Hall, University of Ghana, Legon – Ghana July 29 – 31. pp 88
    65. Boakye A.A., Wireko-Manu F. D., Chronakis I. and Oduro I. (2014). Value addition of Roots and Tubers: A case-study of cocoyam. Oral Presentation: FAU-DDRN Annual Conference held at the UN city, Copenhagen, Denmark. Conference proceedings available at: http://fau.dk/conference-materials.html
    66. Oduro, I., Boakye, A.A. and Wireko-Manu, F.D. (2013). Underutilised fruits as source of dietary fibre. Proceedings of the sixth Ghana Biomedical Convention, University of Cape-coast, Cape Coast. July 29 - 31
    67. Agbenorhevi, J.K., Dossou, V.M., Osei, J.A. and Oduro, I. (2014) The potential of ackee aril flour for food applications. Proceedings of the sixth Africa Nutritional Epidemiology Conference held in Accra, Ghana. July 21-25
    68. Boakye A.A., Wireko-Manu F.D., Agbehernovi J. K. and Oduro I. (2014). Antioxidant activity, vitamin C and dietary fibre fractions of four indigenous underutilised fruits” Proceedings of the sixth Africa Nutritional Epidemiology Conference held in Accra, Ghana. July 21-25
    69. Adams, Z.S., Wireko-Manu, F.D., Agbenorhevi, J.K. and Oduro, I. (2014). Development of Yam-Baobab-Tamarind Based Snack Extrudates. Proceedings of the seventh Annual GRASAG-KNUST Research Conference, KNUST, Kumasi. pp 44
    70. Laryea, D., Oduro, I., Wireko-Manu, F. D. and Chronakis, I. S. (2014) Value Addition of Sweetpotato in the Production of an Infant Food Blend: A Proposed research, Poster Presentation, Ghana Science Association 3rd Research Seminar. 24th April 2014
    71. Adams, Z.S., Wireko-Manu, F.D., Agbenorhevi, J.K. and Oduro, I. (2014) Development of Yam-Baobab-Tamarind Based Snack Extrudates. Poster Presentation at 3rd Research Serminar, Ghana Science Association 24th April 2014
    72. Adams, Z.S., Wireko-Manu, F.D., Agbenorhevi, J.K. and Oduro, I. (2014) Development of Yam-Baobab-Tamarind Based Snack Extrudates. Oral Presentation at 7th Annual GRASAG-KNUST Research Conference- Book of Abstract pp 44
    73. Boakye A.A., Wireko-Manu F. D., Chronakis I. and Oduro I. (2014) Potentials of Cocoyam to Food Security in Ghana: Past, Present and the Way Forward. Poster presentation: 3rd Research Seminar of the Ghana Science Association held at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi.
    74. Enibe, S.O., Akubuo, C.O., Mbah, B.N., Onweluzo, J.A., Enibe, D.O., Oduro, I. and Ellis, W.O. (2013) Progress in Agronomic, Nutritional and Engineering Development Research on the Tree Crop, Treculia Africana, 3rd International Conference on Neglected and Underutilized Species: for a Food-Secure Africa, Accra, Ghana, 25-27 September 2013 Proceedings Editors: Richard Hall and Per Rudebjer
    75. Oduro, I., Boakye, A.A. and Wireko-Manu, F.D. (2013) Underutilised fruits as source of dietary fibre. Oral presentation at the 6th Ghana Biomedical Convention held at the University of Cape-coast from July 29 - 31, 2013
    76. Oduro, I., Appaw, W.O., Dery, E.K., Owusu-Mensah, E., Wiredu, C.B. and Carey, E.E. (2013) Acceptance and promotion of orange sweetpotato (OFSP) in Ghana Challenges and the way forward. Poster presented at the African Potato Association (APA) the 9 triennial conference held at the Great Rift Valley Lodge in Naivasha, Kenya from June 30 - July 4 2013
    77. Effah-Manu, L., Oduro, I. and Addo, A. (2013) Sweetpotato-mango leather - an alternative healthy snack. Poster presented at the African Potato Association (APA) the 9 triennial conference held at the Great Rift Valley Lodge in Naivasha, Kenya from June 30 - July 4, 2013
    78. Owusu-Mensah E., Oduro, I., Asadu-Agyei, J.N., Adofo, K., Obeng-Bio, E., Asamoah, N.O., Awoodzie, J.K. and Carey, E.E. (2012). Multi-locational Assessment of some physicochemical attributes and Amylase activity of sweetpotato varieties and Elite materials in Ghana. Proceedings of the sixteenth Triennial Symposium, International Society for Tropical Root Crops. Federal University of Agric, Abeokuta, Nigeria. September 23-28
    79. Dery, E.K., Oduro, I. and Carey, E.E. (2012). The Effect of Catalytic Flameless Infrared (CFIR) drying on the functional properties of sweetpotato flour. Proceedings of the sixteenth Triennial Symposium, International Society for Tropical Root Crops. Federal University of Agric, Abeokuta, Nigeria. September 23-28
    80. Peprah Ameyaw, N.B., Sarfo, K.J., Oduro, I.N. and Brown, K.P. (2011). Bio-coordination of crude Garlic Extract with Copper Ions Paper presentation at the Symposium on Natural Product Research in Ghana. “Natural Solution to 21st century Health Problems: from Research Laboratories to Commercialization. Organized by West African Network of Natural Products Research Scientists (WANNPRESS) Ghana Chapter Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. March 24. pp 24
    81. Nienu, N.P., Oduro, I.N. and Sarfo, K.J. (2011) Diastatic Activity of Ten Rice Varieties. Paper presented at the Symposium on Natural Product Research in Ghana. West African Network of Natural Products Research Scientists (WANNPRESS) Ghana Chapter “Natural Solution to 21st century Health Problems: from Research Laboratories to Commercialization. Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology 24th March, 2011
    82. Addy, R.N.A., Wireko-Manu F.D. and Oduro, I. (2011). Underutilized Yam Varieties: Proximate, Mineral and Sensory Properties. Proceedings of the twenty seventh Biennial Conference, KNUST, Kumasi. July 10-15. pp 40
    83. Andoh, C.C., Oduro, I., Appaw, W.O. and Akoto, H.F. (2011). Nutritional Composition and Consumer Perception of Selected Traditional Foods in Axim. Proceedings of the twenty seventh Biennial Conference, KNUST, Kumasi. July 10-15. pp 50
    84. Ofosu, W.I., Gyamfi-Mensah, N., Oduro, I. and Ankuey E. (2011). Phosphorylated Bambara Groundnuts Starch, Composited with its Defatted Flour for Noodle Preparation. Proceedings of the twenty seventh Biennial Conference, KNUST, Kumasi. July 10-15. pp 47
    85. Gibbah, G.R., Ellis, W.O. and Oduro, I. (2009). Glucose syrup from yam starch using rice malt as the source of enzymes. Proceedings of the fifteenth Triennial Symposium of the International Society for Tropical Root Crops. Peru, November 2-6. pp. 100
    86. Nnaji, C.O., Agyei,D., Appaw, W.O., Ellis, W.O. and Oduro, I. (2009). Inhibition of enzymatic Browning in Dioscorea alata chips using natural anti-browning agents. Proceedings of the fifteenth Triennial Symposium of the International Society for Tropical Root Crops. Peru, November 2-6. pp 98.
    87. Opata, D.D., Asiedu-Larbi, J., Ellis, W.O. and Oduro, I. (2009). Suitability of water yam (Dioscorea alata) in the production of couscous. Proceedings of the fifteenth Triennial Symposium of the International Society for Tropical Root Crops. Peru, November 2-6. pp 99
    88. Baah, F.D., Maziya-Dixon, B., Asiedu, R., Oduro, I. and Ellis, W.O. (2007). Evaluation of Dioscorea alata varieties for making pounded yam. A paper presented at the 1st International Chester Food Science & Technology Conference Book of Abstract pp 14.
    89. Nelson-Quartey, F.C., Amagloh, F.K., Oduro, I.N. and Ellis W.O. (2007) Formulation of an infant Food based on Breadfruit (Artocarpus Altilis) and Breadnut (Artocapus camansi) ISHS Acta Horticulturae 757: Editors: Ragone, D and Taylor, M.D. Proceeding of the First International Symposium on Breadfruit Research and Development November, 2007.
    90. Apeah-Bah, F.B., Oduro I., Ellis, W.O. and Safo-Kantanka, O. (2007). Time of Harvesting and its effect on the quality of flour from four Cassava Varieties. Paper presented at the 13th Symposium of the International Society for Tropical Root Crops, Arusha, Tanzania, 9-15th November, 2003. In Tropical Root and Tuber Crops: Opportunities for Poverty Alleviation and Sustainable Livelihoods in Developing Countries. Proceedings of the Thirteenth Triennial Symposium of the International Society for Tropical Agriculture (ISTRC). Edited by R. Kapinga, R. Kingamkono, M. Msabaha, J. Ndunguru, B. Lemaga and G. Guiime September, 2007.
    91. Baah, F.D., Maziya-Dixon, B., Asiedu, R., Oduro, I. and Ellis, W.O. (2007) Organoleptic Quality Assessment of Major Traditional Yam Products from Greater yam (Dioscorea alata). Paper presented at the 13th Symposium of the International Society for Tropical Root Crops, Arusha, Tanzania, 9-15th November, 2003. In Tropical Root and Tuber Crops: Opportunities for Poverty Alleviation and Sustainable Livelihoods in Developing Countries. Proceedings of the Thirteenth Triennial Symposium of the International Society for Tropical Agriculture (ISTRC). Edited by R. Kapinga, R. Kingamkono, M. Msabaha, J. Ndunguru, B. Lemaga and G. Guiime September, 2007. pp. 121.
    92. Oduro, I., Ellis, W.O., Arloo V. and Amagloh, F.K. (2007) Tin Size Impact on Loaf Volume and Crust Thickness of Cassava Composite Bread. Paper presented at the 13th Symposium of the International Society for Tropical Root Crops, Arusha, Tanzania, 9-15th November, 2003. In Tropical Root and Tuber Crops: Opportunities for Poverty Alleviation and Sustainable Livelihoods in Developing Countries. Proceedings of the Thirteenth Triennial Symposium of the International Society for Tropical Agriculture (ISTRC). Edited by R. Kapinga, R. Kingamkono, M. Msabaha, J. Ndunguru, B. Lemaga and G. Guiime September, 2007. pp. 169.
    93. Ellis, W.O., Oduro, I., Akomeah-Adjei, and Amagloh, F.K. (2007). On-Farm Pretreatment of Yam tubers to extend shelf life. Paper presented at the 13th Symposium of the International Society for Tropical Root Crops, Arusha, Tanzania, 9-15th November, 2003. In Tropical Root and Tuber Crops: Opportunities for Poverty Alleviation and Sustainable Livelihoods in Developing Countries. Proceedings of the Thirteenth Triennial Symposium of the International Society for Tropical Agriculture (ISTRC). Edited by R. Kapinga, R. Kingamkono, M. Msabaha, J. Ndunguru, B. Lemaga and G. Guiime September, 2007. Pp 554-558.
    94. Oduro, I., Ellis, W.O., Asamoah-Okyere, K.D., Adu-Amankwah, P., Alemawor, F. and Amagloh, F.K. (2007) Minimal Processing of Yam to Increase consumers’ acceptance. Paper presented at the 13th Symposium of the International Society for Tropical Root Crops, Arusha, Tanzania, 9-15th November, 2003. In Tropical Root and Tuber Crops: Opportunities for Poverty Alleviation and Sustainable Livelihoods in Developing Countries. Proceedings of the Thirteenth Triennial Symposium of the International Society for Tropical Agriculture (ISTRC). Edited by R. Kapinga, R. Kingamkono, M. Msabaha, J. Ndunguru, B. Lemaga and G. Guiime September, 2007.pp 473-477
    95. Akaba, D. A. Clarke, N. A., Oduro, I., Ellis, W. O. and Ofosu, W. I. (2007) Formulation of Hair Shampoo from Natural Available Resources in Ghana. Paper presented at the 25th Biennial conference of Ghana Science Association, CRIG, Tafo Akim (Cocoa College, Bunso), 5-10th August, 2007
    96. Gyedu-Akoto, E., Oduro, I., Amoah, F.M., Oldham J.H., Ellis, W.O., and Opoku-Ameyaw, K., Asante, F. and Bediako, S. (2007) Utilization of cashew tree gum in the production of chocolate pebbles. Paper presented at the 25th Biennial conference of Ghana Science Association, CRIG, Tafo Akim (Cocoa College, Bunso), 5-10th August, 2007
    97. Gyedu-Akoto, E., Oduro, I., Amoah, F.M., Oldham, J.H., Ellis, W.O. and Opoku-Ameyaw, K. (2007) Locational and maturity effects on cashew tree gum production in Ghana. Paper presented at the 25th Biennial conference of Ghana Science Association, CRIG, Tafo Akim (Cocoa College, Bunso), 5-10th August, 2007
    98. Nelson-Quartey, F.C., Amagloh, F.K., Oduro, I.N. and Ellis W.O. (2007) Formulation of an infant Food based on Breadfruit (Artocarpus Altilis) and Breadnut (Artocapus camansi) ISHS Acta Horticulturae 757: I Proceeding of the First International Symposium on Breadfruit Research and Development Editors: Ragone, D and Taylor, M.D. November, 2007
    99. Opata, D. D., Asiedu–Larbi. , Ellis, W.O. and Oduro, I. (2007) Couscous and French fries production from water yam (Dioscorea alata). Paper presented at IITA/IFAD Yam Technical Workshop, Paloma Hotel, Accra-Ghana, September 11-13, 2007
    100. Ellis, W.O., Oduro, I. and Akanlu, S. (2006) Frafra Potato-The Neglected Tuber. Proceedings of the First College of Science Research Conference, Busua Beach Resort, Western Region, July 21-24. pp 116-126.
    101. Ofosu, I.W., Adu-Poku, A., Arkorful, J., Kankam-Buadu, Oduro, I. and Ellis, W.O. (2006) Screening of Succinylated and Sulphated Starches for Novel Physicofunctional Properties for the Food Industry. Proceedings of the First College of Science Research Conference, Busua Beach Resort, Western Region, July 21-24. pp 70-75.
    102. Mensah, F.O., Oduro, I., Ellis, W.O. and Donkor, G.O. (2006) Assessing the consumption patterns of snacks in Ghana. Proceedings of the First College of Science Research Conference, Busua Beach Resort, Western Region, July 21-24. pp 109-115
    103. Oti-Boateng, P.E., Oduro, I., Aygeiwaa, F.A. and Ellis, W.O. (2006) Nutritional status of students in KNUST. Proceedings of the First College of Science Research Conference, Busua Beach Resort, Western Region, July 21-24. pp 97-108.
    104. Oduro, I., Ellis W.O. and Koomson, G. (2005). Sweetpotato-A Versatile Crop. Proceedings of the thirteenth Int. Conf. of Women Engineers and Scientists, Seoul, Korea August 26 – 29. (Peer reviewed)
    105. Oduro, I., Ellis W.O., Nelson-Quartey, F. and Amagloh F.K. (2005). Utilization of Neglected Crop in Formulation of Weaning Food in Ghana. Proceedings of the thirteenth Int. Conf. of Women Engineers and Scientists, Seoul, Korea August 26t – 29. (Peer reviewed)
    106. Oduro, I., Oduro, W., Amoah, B. and Mensah, P.S. (2005) Local Attitudes towards Conservation and Tourism around the Kakum National Park, Ghana. Proceedings of the thirteenth Int. Conf. of Women Engineers and Scientists, Seoul, Korea August 26 – 29. (Peer reviewed)
    107. Oti-Boateng, P.E, Tete, K.A., Oduro, I. and Agyemang, F.A. (2005). Dietary Intervention is Key in Ameliorating Health Status in Women Living with HIV/AIDS (WLWHA) In Ghana. Proceedings of the thirteenth Int. Conf. of Women Engineers and Scientists, Seoul, Korea August 26 – 29. (Peer reviewed).
    108. Ellis, W.O., Oduro, I. and Alemanor, F. (2003). Browning intensity and Phenolic Compounds in Yams. (Dioscorea). Proceedings of the thirteenth Symposium of the International Society for Tropical Root Crops, Arusha, Tanzania. November 9-15. Book of Abstract. pp 167
    109. Adu-Kwarteng, E., Otoo, J.A., and Oduro, I., (2003) Screening of Sweetpotato for pound ability into fufu. Root Crops: The Small Processor and Development of Local Food Industries for Market Economy. Edited by Akoroda. Proceedings of the Eight Triennial Symposium of the International Society for Tropical Root Crops-Africa Branch (ISTRC) September 2003. pp 138 – 141. (Peer reviewed)
    110. Ellis, W.O., Oduro, I., Fianko, K. and Otoo, J.A. (2003) Quality of Gari from 18 Sweetpotato varieties. (2003) Root Crops: Root Crops: The Small Processor and Development of Local Food Industries for Market Economy. Edited by Akoroda. Proceedings of the Eight Triennial Symposium of the International Society for Tropical Root Crops-Africa Branch (ISTRC). September 2003. pp 146 – 149. (Peer reviewed)
    111. Oduro, I., Ellis, W.O., Nyarko, L., Koomson, G., and Otoo, J.A., (2003) Physico – chemical and pasting properties of flour grown in Ghana: Root Crops: The Small Processor and Development of Local Food Industries for Market Economy. Edited by Akoroda. Proceedings of the Eight Triennial Symposium of the International Society for Tropical Root Crops-Africa Branch (ISTRC). September 2003. pp 142 – 145 (Peer reviewed)
    112. Otoo, J.A., Missah, A., Osei, C., Manu-Aduening, J., Carson, A.G., Oduro, I., Okai, D.B., Marfo, K.A., Tuah, J.K, Asante, I., Lamptey, J.N.L., Dzereke, V., Haleegoah, J., Asubonteng, K.O. and Alhassan, A.Y. (2002). The release of the first four sweetpotato varieties in Ghana. In: Potential of Root Crops for Food and Industrial resources. M. Nakatani and K. Komaki (ed). Proceedings of twelfth Symposium of ISTRC, Tsukuba, Japan. September 10-16. pp. 210-215
    113. Oduro, I., Ellis, W.O., Otoo, J.A., Akuffo, A.O. and Moses, E. (2002) Production of gari from sweetpotato tubers. In: Potential of Root Crops for Food and Industrial resources. M. Nakatani and K. Komaki (ed). Proceedings of twelfth Symposium of ISTRC, Tsukuba, Japan. September 10-16. pp. 292-294. The best paper award
    114. Oduro, I., Ellis, W.O. and Oduro, W. (2002) Value addition and its impact on Biodiversity Conservation: the case of Jachie Women’s Group. Proceedings of twelfth Int. Conf. of Women Engineers and Scientists, Ottawa, Canada, July 27 – 31 (Peer reviewed)
    115. Oduro, I., Ellis, W.O., Johnson, W. and Aryee, F.N.A. (2002) Breadfruit, The Neglected fruit in Ghana. Proceedings of twelfth Int. Conf. of Women Engineers and Scientists, Ottawa, Canada, July 27 – 31 (Peer reviewed)
    116. Ellis, W.O., Oduro, W. and Oduro, I. (2001) Adding Value to Agrodiversity: Cassava Flour Production – The Jachie women’s Experience. Paper presented at Technical Working session on UNU/PLEC Biodiversity Conservation Work in Ghana, Kumasi, February14-17.
    117. Ellis, W.O., Oldham, J.H., Dzogbefia, V.P. and Oduro, I. (1996). Application of gum technology in preservation of cassava – Field studies. Proceedings of Ghana Society of Agricultural Engineers, Kumasi, Ghana. September. 22-26. pp. 89-99
    118. Oduro, I. and Clarke, B. (1994) Processing of Cassava into Gari. In: Postharvest News and Information. The fourth Postharvest Convention on appropriate Postharvest Technology for Developing Countries held at Silsoe College, Cranfield University, UK

     

    Book Chapters/Handbooks/Books

    1. Oduro, I., Ellis, W. O., Boakye, A.A., Aryeetey, E. and Manful, M. E. (2019).Value Addition Interventions along the Root and Tuber Food Supply Chain. In: Roots and Tubers in Ghana - Overview and Selected Research Papers, Publisher: KNUST Printing Press, Ghana, pp 205 - 242.
    2. Boakye, A.A., Wireko-Manu, F.D., Gudjónsdóttir, M., Chronakis, I., Kissi, A.K., Magnus-George, F., Mendes, A.C., Ellis, W.O., Oduro, I. (2019). ‘Enhancing the food applications of cocoyam (Xanthosoma sagittifolium): Deductions from a three-year study’. In: Roots and Tubers in Ghana: Overview of Selected Research Papers, KNUST Printing Press, KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana. pp. 243-267.
    3. Adi, D.D., Oduro, I. and Simpson, B.K. (2019). Biological and Microbial Technologies for the Transformation of Fruits and Vegetable Wastes. In Byproducts from Agriculture and Fisheries: Adding Value for Food, Feed, Pharma and Fuels (eds B.K. Simpson, A.N.A. Aryee and F. Toldra), John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, Chichester, UK. 403-420.
    4. Komlaga, G.A, Oduro, I and Essel, E.M (2019) Utilization of Selected Tropical Crps, Cocoa, Kolanuts Sorghum, Millet and Shea Butter In Byproducts from Agriculture and Fisheries: Adding Value for Food, Feed, Pharma and Fuels (eds B.K. Simpson, A.N.A. Aryee and F. Toldra), John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, Chichester, UK.
    5. Gyedu?Akoto, E., Amoah, F.M. and Oduro, I. (2019). Cashew Tree (Anarcadium occidentale L.) Exudate Gum: In Emerging Natural Hydrocolloids: Rheology and Functions (Razavi S.M.A), John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, Chichester, UK. 327-346.
    6. Oduro I. N. (2016) Other Cassava-based Products: In Tropical Roots and Tubers: Production, Processing and Technology (eds H. K. Sharma, N. Y. Njintang, R. S. Singhal and P. Kaushal), John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, Chichester, UK. pp. 448 – 474. doi: 10.1002/9781118992739.ch10b
    7. Guðjónsdóttir, M., Boakye, A.A., Wireko-Manu, F.D., Chronakis, I., and Oduro, I. (2016). Characterization of red and white cocoyam roots, flours and starches during heating by low field NMR In: Proceedings of the XIII International Conference on the Applications of Magnetic Resonance in Food Science, Publisher: IM Publications, pp.49-53 DOI: 10.1255/mrfs.10
    8. Course Manual for Short Course on handmade/artisanal Chocolate Making, Oduro, I., Agbenorhevi, J. K., Lutterodt, H. E., et al., Imar Graphix, Kumasi, Ghana. 2016. pp 1 – 26
    9. Course Manual for Certificate Course in Food Hygiene Agbenorhevi J. K., Lutherodt, H. E., Wireko-Manu, F. D., and Oduro, I. N. Imar Graphix, Kumasi, Ghana. 2015. pp 1 – 20
    10. Oduro, I.N. Novel Approaches to “garification” of cassava. Ph.D Thesis (Cranfield University, UK) 1995.        

     

    Technical Reports

    1. Oduro, I., Wireko-Manu, F.D and Ellis, W.O. Improving Quality, Nutrition and Health: Impacts of Inclusion of HQCF in Bread Formulations in West African (Ghana and Nigeria) – The Ghanaian Focus submitted to McGill University (2016)
    2. Oduro, I. and Appaw, W.O. Annual Progress Report submitted to Seeding Labs Equipment Transfer program (2015-2016)
    3. Oduro, I. and Ellis W.O. New and Diverse Food Products Developed from D. alata. Report submitted to IFAD/IITA Yam project (2009)
    4. Ellis, W.O., Bakang S., and Oduro, I. Study on Wheat Substitution of Snacks and Biscuits in Ghana. Final Report submitted to RTIP (MOFA) (2004)
    5. Oduro, I and Ellis, W.O. Propagation, Early growth, nutritional and Engineering Development Project on Treculia Africana Decne (African Breadfruit) Annual Report submitted to The African Forestry Research Network (AFORNET) (2004)
    6. Oduro, I. and Oti-Boateng, P. Dissemination of Development Technologies in Ghana. A report submitted to International Conference on Women in Engineering and Sciences (ICWES), Ottawa in fulfillment of contract Agreement on the award of grant by Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) (2003)
    7. Ellis, W. O., Oduro, I., Amua-Awuah, W. K. and Akomeah-Adjei, F. Yam postharvest – Consumption and Quality criteria. Report submitted to IFAD/WECARD/IITA (2002)
    8. Ellis, W. O. and Oduro, I. Annual reports on Two Projects: Quality specification for cassava flour and Production of snack foods from cassava flour. Report submitted to RTIP (MOFA) (2002)
    9. Ellis, W. O. and Oduro, I. Report on Shea butter studies submitted to NRI/TechnoServe (Ghana) (2000)
    10. Oduro, I., and Ellis, W.O., Ahenkora, K., and J.A. Otoo. Characterization of sweetpotato varieties in Ghana, Nutrition and Utilization. Reported submitted to NARP (Ghana) (1998)
    11. Ahenkora, K., Oduro, I., Ellis, W.O., Okai, D.B., Sackey, E.K.A. & Otoo, J.A. Prospects of sweetpotato (Ipomea batatas) varieties for industrial starch production and animal feed in Ghana Yield, nutritive value and starch characterization. Report submitted to CASHPRO (Ghana) (1998)

     

    Non-Scientific Articles

    1. Oduro, I. (2016) Integrity: The Trans-Generational Leader’s Identity in ABLI –Ghana Brochure 26th – 28th October 2016, British Council, Accra
    2. Oduro, I. (2015) Leadership for National Transformation in ABLI –Ghana Brochure 19th – 20th May 2015, British Council, Accra
    3. Oduro, I. (2014) Empowering our Youth for Leadership in ABLI –Ghana Brochure 22nd to 24th May, 2014, International Conference Centre, Accra

     

    Exhibitions

    1. KNUST Food Festival 2017-2019
    2. Root and Tuber Products Exhibition at a Multi-stakeholder Root and Tuber Constraint Analysis workshop under the DANIDA-KNUST Root and Tuber Value Chain Project, 10 February 2015
    3. Root and Tuber Products exhibition at Yam Multi-Stakeholder Workshop under the AUSAID-KNUSTCRI Yam Project: Improved Yam Storage for Income and Food Security in Ghana (http://www.knust.edu.gh/news/news-items/knust-holds-workshop-on-yam-storage). 3rd September 2014
    4. Root and tuber products exhibition at College of Science Association Research Seminar and Poster Presentations. 5th November 2014 at KNUST
    5. 4th Annual SPHI Technical Meeting, Noda Hotel, Ghana, October 7 to 9, 2013
    6. Exhibition of Yam products at Ejura, Ghana. CSIR, Crops Research Institute/IITA/MOFA Yam Stakeholders Forum. Theme: Celebrating Yam the King of Crops. 16th October, 2009.
    7. Exhibition of Breadfruit products. Harnessing Science and Technology for Development held at the Accra International Conference Centre, Accra, Ghana, March 2004.Exhibition of Breadfruit products. Trade and Technology Fair (TRATECH) held at KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana, 24th September to 1st October, 2003.
    8. Exhibition of Breadfruit products. Trade and Technology Fair (TRATECH) held at KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana, 24th September to 1st October, 2003.
    9. National sweetpotato exhibition, Accra, GNAT Hall, Ghana. March 4, 2003
    10. Exhibition of sweetpotato products at AGRIFEX, Accra, Ghana. December 3 to 9, 2001
    11. GTV Public affairs, Public concern on Substitutes for Wheat flour in Ghana (Cassava and Sweetpotato flour products), Folks place, National Theatre, Accra Ghana. 15, February 2001
    12. Exhibition of Cassava and sweetpotato products at the 6th Biennial Congress, Association for Dietetics in South Africa and the 18th Biennial Congress, nutrition Society of South Africa. 2000.
    13. Root and Tuber Awareness Program organized by RTIP, Tamale, Ghana. April 11- 13, 2000
    14. Root and Tuber Awareness Program organized by RTIP, Wenchi, Ghana. February 29 to March 3, 2000
    15. Trade and Technology Fair (1999), Exhibition of Sweetpotato and Cassava products, Great Hall, KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana.
    16. Exhibition of sweetpotato products at CSIR, Fumesua, Kumasi, Ghana. November 16, 1999

     

    Conferences/Seminars/Workshop 

    1. Speaker - Overview of Publication Process, Capacity Builing Training for Takoradi Technical University Lecturers, Takoradi, Western Region, 2020
    2. Speaker - Mentoring, Orientation of Newly Recruited Lecturers, KNUST, 2020.
    3. Speaker - Time Management, Orientation of Newly Recruited Lecturers, College of Health Sciences, KNUST, 2020.
    4. Participant - Ghana Science Association, 9th Research Seminar and Poster Presentation, KNUST, 2020. 
    5. Speaker/Facilitator – Gender Mainstreaming in Higher Education and Research: “Behind the Scene”, KNUST – IDL Conference Centre, Kumasi, Ghana. December 6-7, 2019.
    6. Guest Speaker – 2nd Ghana Science Olympiad for SEIP Schools, Pentecost Convention Centre, Gomoa Fetteh, Cape Coast, Ghana. November 27, 2019.
    7. Speaker/Facilitator – Building Capacity of Female Scientists in Data Analysis for Decision Making and Strategic Planning, KNUST-LISA, Kumasi, Ghana. November 3 – 8, 2019.
    8. Presenter - Empowering Women for the 21st Century Leadership Seminar for KNUST Graduate Students Association of Ghana (GRASAG- KNUST), KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana. November 15, 2019.
    9. Participant and Presenter – Africa Lead Senegal Learning Event, Dakar, Senegal. October 3, 2019
    10. Participant – 10th Annual Technical meeting to the Sweetpotato for Profit and Health Initiative (SPHI), Kigali, Rwanda. August 21- 31, 2019
    11. Presenter – Annual Technical meeting for Marketing, Processing and Utilization of Sweetpotato; Community of Practice, Kampala, Uganda. April 9 – 11, 2018.
    12. Speaker/Facilitator of Training - Transforming Leadership and Governance Seminar for KNUST Student Leaders, International Leadership Foundation, KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana. February, 2018.
    13. Speaker/Facilitator of Training - Transforming Leadership and Governance Seminar for Forestry Commission of Ghana Leaders, International Leadership Foundation, Fumesua, Kumasi, Ghana. December, 2017 - Date
    14. Speaker/Facilitator of Training - Transforming Leadership and Governance Seminar for KNUST Student Leaders, International Leadership Foundation, KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana. October - November, 2017.
    15. Speaker/Facilitator of Training - Transforming Leadership and Governance Seminar for Forestry Commission of Ghana Leaders, International Leadership Foundation, Fumesua, Kumasi, Ghana. October, 2017.
    16. Participant – 8th Annual Technical meeting to the Sweetpotato for Profit and Health Initiative (SPHI), Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. September 24- 30, 2017
    17. Speaker/Facilitator of Training - Transforming Leadership and Governance Seminar for KNUST Student Leaders, International Leadership Foundation, KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana. October, 2017.
    18. Guest Speaker - Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology – DANIDA Building Stronger Universities Academia-Industry Stakeholders Conference, Golden Bean Hotel, Kumasi, Ghana. August 2, 2017
    19. Presenter and Participant – Women on the Frontier of Science and Innovation in Africa: High-level workshop on Gender responsive STI policy and governance strategy for sustainable development (GRSTI4SD), Windhoek, Namibia. July 19-21, 2017
    20. Chairperson of LOC and Facilitator – Training of Trainers Course on “Everything you need to know about Sweetpotato.” International Center for Innovative Learning, ICIL- KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana. 22 May – 2 June, 2017.
    21. Plenary Speaker - 6TH GSA Research Seminar and Poster Presentations, Allotey Auditorium, College of Science, KNUST, Kumasi. April 12, 2017
    22. Presenter and Panel Member – 4th Annual Meeting of the OFSP Marketing, Processing, and Utilization Community of Practice by the International Potato Center (CIP) and the Sweetpotato for Profit and Health Initiative (SPHI), Kisumu, Kenya. March 1-3, 2017.
    23. Speaker/Facilitator of Training - Transforming Leadership and Governance Seminar for KNUST Student Leaders, International Leadership Foundation, KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana. January - February, 2017.
    24. Speaker/Facilitator of Training - Transforming Leadership and Governance Seminar for Forestry Commission of Ghana Leaders, International Leadership Foundation, Fumesua, Kumasi, Ghana. August – November, 2016.
    25. Participant – 10th Triennial Conference of the African Potato Association, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. October 9-14, 2016.
    26. Participant – 7th Annual Technical Meeting, Sweetpotato for Profit and Health Initiative (SPHI), and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. October 7-8, 2016.
    27. Moderator – 6th KNUST Summer School, KNUST, Kumasi. August 15-17, 2016.
    28. Plenary speaker – WAAPP Ghana NCOS Conference, CSIR-CRI, Fumesua, Kumasi, Ghana. May 2, 2016.
    29. Speaker/Facilitator of Training - Transforming Leadership and Governance Seminar for African Union Senior Leaders, International Leadership Foundation, Hawassa, Ethiopia. April 11 – 15, 2016.
    30. Speaker – 1st National Conference on Outreach. Institute of Distance Learning (IDL) Conference Hall, KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana. March 30-31, 2016.
    31. Host – Third Quarterly Meeting of the IITA-McGill Cassava Project, Ibis Tek Conference Hall, College of Science, KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana. March 1-2, 2016.
    32. Facilitator – Gender and Youth Perspectives along the Value Chain, Markets, Processing and Utilization Community of Practice Meeting, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. February 14 – 16, 2016.
    33. Chairperson of LOC and Facilitator – Training of Trainers Course on “Everything you need to know about Sweetpotato.” International Center for Innovative Learning, ICIL- KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana. February 1–12, 2016.
    34. Plenary Speaker –GHAFES 50th National Leadership and Transforming Seminar, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana. January 6 – 10, 2016.
    35. Participant – 1st Regional Conference on Problem-Based Learning & E- learning, KNUST- Kumasi, Ghana. November 30 – December 2, 2015.
    36. Participant – BSU workshop on Course Planning, Curriculum Development and Innovation & Creativity, KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana. November 21-23, 2015.
    37. Plenary speaker – GHAFES Integrity Conference, St. Georges Church, Adum-Kumasi, Ghana. October 26 – 28, 2015.
    38. Participant – 39th Conference and Annual General meeting, Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology, Owerri- Nigeria. October 13-16, 2015.
    39. Participant – 6th Annual Technical Meeting for the Sweetpotato for Profit and Health Initiative (SPHI), Kigali, Rwanda. September 29 –October 1, 2015.
    40. Conference Speaker – Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference, Ghana Institute of Horticulturist (GhIH) CSIR-CRI, Fumesua, Kumasi, Ghana. September 17-18, 2015.
    41. Participant – BSU Workshop on Problem-Based Learning and E-Learning, KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana. August 21-23, 2015.
    42. Speaker – Mapping Gender in Science, Engineering, Technology and Innovation (GenderInSITE Africa) Meeting Harare, Zimbabwe. July 21-22, 2015.
    43. Keynote Speaker – 85th anniversary and graduation ceremony of the St. Monica’s College of Education, Kumasi, Ghana. June, 2015.
    44. Moderator – 2015 African Bible Leadership Initiative (ABLI) – Ghana Forum, Accra, Ghana. May19 – 20, 2015.
    45. Guest Speaker – Annual Conference of Heads and Managers of Ahmadiyya Muslim Educational Institutions in Ghana, Kumasi, Ghana. March, 2015.
    46. Participant – International Leadership Foundation Resource Manual Writing workshop, Aburi, Ghana. April 20 – 25, 2015.
    47. Speaker – Consultative workshop, organized by Farm Radio International with support from Helen Keller international to develop a road map for a community of Learning on Orange Flesh Sweet Potato (OFSP) in Ghana, Erata Hotel, Accra, Ghana. February, 2014.
    48. Speaker – The 9 triennial African Potato Association (APA) conference, Great Rift Valley Lodge, Naivasha, Kenya. June 30 - July 4, 2013.
    49. Participant – Fundraising and Scientific Proposal Writing conducted by the Technical University of Denmark in collaboration with University of Ghana and KNUST. Platform on Growth and Employment in Accra, Ghana, April 19 – 23, 2013.
    50. Participant – 16th Triennial Symposium of the International Society for Tropical Root Crop-Africa Branch (ISTRC), Federal University of Agric, Abeokuta, Nigeria. September 23 – 28, 2012.
    51. Mentor – AWARD Women’s Leadership and Management Course, Nairobi, Kenya. August 19 – 25, 2012.
    52. Mentor – AWARD Regional Monitoring Meeting – West Africa, 2011 Fellows and Mentors, IITA, Nigeria. May 6 – 9, 2012.
    53. Mentor – Scientific writing course by African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD), Nairobi, Kenya. 2012.
    54. Mentor – AWARD Mentoring Orientation Workshop, Nairobi, Kenya. October 24 – 28, 2011.
    55. Visiting Fellow – Novartis Scientific Exchange Fellowship Program. Training and Research Fellowship Program of the Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research and Seeding Labs, LLC, USA. June 13 –August 12, 2011.
    56. Chairperson– Symposium on Natural Product Research in Ghana. West African Network of Natural Products Research Scientists (WANNPRESS) Ghana Chapter. Natural Solution to 21st century Health Problems: from Research Laboratories to Commercialization. KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana. March 24, 2011.
    57. Participant – Second meeting of sweetpotato support platform for West Africa, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana. November 23 – 25, 2010.
    58. Participant – First meeting of sweetpotato support platform for West Africa, CSIR-Crop Research Institute, Kumasi, Ghana. July 6, 2010.
    59. Participant – Association of African Universities (AAU) Management Development Workshop (MADEV). University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana. May 24 – June 4, 2010.
    60. Participant – The African Forest Research Network “Bringing Together a vibrant forest community for Africa’s development”, Hilton Hotel, Kenya. February 15 – 16, 2010.
    61. Participant – AFORNET Pre-Conference Workshop Programme, Anita Hotel, Kumasi-Ghana. January 24 – 26, 2010.
    62. Presenter – 15th Triennial Symposium of International Society of Tropical Root Crops Tropical Roots and Tubers in a Changing Climate: A critical Opportunity for the World. Lima, Peru. November 2 – 6, 2009.
    63. Participant – Second Ghana Biomedical Convention. “New Frontiers in Biomedicine.” Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, Accra, Ghana, August 12–14, 2009.
    64. Participant – Sweetpotato Challenge Workshop, ILRI Campus, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. July 28 - 31, 2008.
    65. Participant – Stakeholder Meeting on Ghana Food and Agricultural Processing, Sterpi Auditorium, Accra, Ghana. July 14, 2008.
    66. Participant – College of Science Research Conference, Ho, Volta Region, Ghana. July 10 – 13, 2008.
    67. Participant – Conference on “Competence and Technology for Safer Food and Increased Agricultural Exports” organized by PTB, Germany’s National Metrology Institute/Ghana Standard Board/Food Research Institute, La Palm Royal Beach Hotel, Accra, Ghana. June17, 2008.
    68. Speaker, Transformational Leadership Seminar organized by International Leadership Foundation, La Palm Beach, Accra, Ghana. April 2-5, 2008/2009.
    69. Participant – IITA/IFAD Yam Technical Workshop, Paloma Hotel, Accra, Ghana. September 11 – 13, 2007.
    70. Participant – Enhancing National and Institutional Capacities in Food and Nutrition Research Management and Communication of findings. A workshop organized by the Department of Nutrition and Food Science, University of Ghana, Legon, Accra with the International Nutrition Foundation, Boston, USA and the Friedman School of Nutrition and Science Policy, Tufts University, Boston, USA at GIMPA, Accra, Ghana. June 11 – 15, 2007.
    71. Participant – UNU Global Seminar on Environment and Education for sustainable Development, Kumasi, Ghana. March 10 – 23, 2007.
    72. Participant – AFORNET Workshop West and Central Node, Busua Beach Resort, Western Region, Ghana. July 24 – 26, 2006.
    73. Presenter – First College of Science Research Conference, Busua Beach Resort, Western Region, Ghana. July 21 – 24, 2006.
    74. Presenter– The 13th International Conference of Women Engineers and Scientists, Seoul Korea. August 26 – 29, 2005.
    75. Participant – Improving Livelihoods in Rural West and Central Africa through Productive and Competitive Yam System. Yam Stakeholders Workshop, Ibadan, Nigeria. December 7 – 8, 2004.
    76. Presenter – Strategic Planning and Consolidation Workshop (AFORNET). West and Central Node, Western Region, Ghana. September 27 – 29, 2004.
    77. Participant – KNUST/Ghana Aids Commission HIV/AIDS/STIs Basic information and counselling workshop for training of trainers, Kumasi, Ghana. July 25– August 1, 2004.
    78. Participant – Stakeholders Interim Evaluation Report, RTIP, Miklin Hotel, Kumasi, Ghana. May 11 – 12, 2004.
    79. Participant – Introductory workshop for the ICRA-Ghana Study on Cassava Processing, Utilization and Marketing, Great Hall Conference room KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana. April 28, 2004.
    80. Participant – Workshop on improved Pedagogy and Research Writing for the Academic staff – Quality Assurance Unit of the Vice-Chancellor’s Office, KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana. February 9 – 13, 2004.
    81. Presenter – 13th Triennial Symposium of International Society of Tropical Root Crops, Arusha, Tanzania. November 10-14, 2003.
    82. Participant – 23rd Biennial Conference of the Ghana Science Society. Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana. August 5 – 9, 2003.
    83. Participant – Yam Stakeholders Workshop – IFAD/WECARD/IITA/CRI Yam Project and Root and Tuber Improvement Programme (RTIP), Ghana. April 30, 2003.
    84. Participant – International Workshop on Technology and Poverty Reduction. Sponsored by UNESCO, Paris Office, France in Kumasi, Ghana. February 25 – 26, 2003.
    85. Participant – RTIP Mid-Term Research Workshop, Soil Research Institute – Kwadaso, Kumasi, Ghana. November 18 – 22, 2002.
    86. Participant – Training course in proposal writing – Crop Post-Harvest Programme, DFID at La’Vikus Hotel, Kumasi, Ghana. November 6 – 7, 2002.
    87. Participant – Workshop on Participatory Cassava Breeding. Coconut Beach Hotel, Elimina, Central Region, Ghana. October 2 – 4, 2002.
    88. Presenter – 12th International Conference on Women Engineers and Scientists (ICWES) Ottawa, Canada. July 27 – 31, 2002.
    89. Participant – Adaptation of FAO. Home Gardening for Nutrition Improvement Training Package to the Ghanaian situation, CRI, Kumasi, Ghana. January 21 - 26, 2002.
    90. Participant – Adaptive Research Workshop: RTIP, CRI (CSIR), Fumesua, Kumasi, Ghana. October 8 – 11, 2001.
    91. Consultant – Consultation on Postharvest Issues under RTIP, RTIP Headquarters, Kumasi, Ghana. February 8 – 9, 2001.
    92. Presenter – 8th Triennial Symposium of the International Society of Tropical Root Crops (Africa Branch) IITA, Ibadan, Nigeria. November 12 – 16, 2001.
    93. Presenter – 22nd Biennial Conference of the Ghana Science Association. University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana. August 5 – 9, 2001.
    94. Participant – DFID Crop Postharvest Research Programme. Training course on proposal writing, Kumasi, Ghana. November 6 – 7, 2000.
    95. Presenter – 12th Triennial Symposium of International Society of Tropical Root Crops Potentials of Root Crops for Food and Industrial Resources. International Society of Root Crops, Tsukuba, Japan. September 10 – 16, 2000.
    96. Participant – Ministry of Food and Agriculture Adaptive Research Component Review Meeting held at Institute of Renewable Natural Resources (IRNR), KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana. March 7 – 10, 2000.
    97. Facilitator – Ghana Root and Tuber Improvement Programme Training of Trainers for promoting Cassava Utilization Workshop at Food Research Institute, Accra, Ghana. January 17 – 20, 2000.
    98. Participant – Seminar held by Crops Research Institute and Savannah Agricultural Research Institute on the Release of four Sweet potato varieties held at Crops Research Institute (CRI), Fumesua, Kumasi, Ghana. November 13, 1998
    99. Participant – 10th Annual Conference of the Ghana Chemical Society held at KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana. November 14 – 15, 1997.
    100. Participant – 20th Biennial Conference of the Ghana Science Association held at KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana. August 4 – 9, 1997.
    101. Participant – Staff and Curriculum Development Seminar. Centre for Staff and Curriculum Development (CSCD) KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana. May 8 – 9, 1997.
    102. Facilitator – Workshop on Food Processing as a Small Scale Business. Food Science Section of Biochemistry Department, KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana. August 19 – 22, 1996.
    103. Presenter – The third, fourth and fifth Postharvest Conventions held at Silsoe College, Cranfield University, Bedford, UK. (1993, 1994, and 1995).
    104. Presenter – The impact of genetic variation on sustainable Agriculture. Conference organized by the Association of applied Biologists University of Dundee, West Park Centre, Dundee, Scotland, UK. September 13 – 15, 1994.
    105. Presenter – The 9th Symposium of International Society for Tropical Root Crops held in Accra, Ghana. October, 1991.
    106. Presenter –Root Crop Research Collaborators meeting held at IITA, Nigeria (1988-1990)
    107. Participant – Supervisory management course organized for supervisors at IITA by Human Resources Program, Ibadan, Nigeria. December 4-8, 1989

     

      Other Presentations

    1. Dery Kuuna Eric, Carey Ted, Muzhingi Tawanda, Oduro, I. (2019). Diversified Preferences of Boiled Sweetpotatoes in Ghana, CIP’s Marketing and Utilization Community of Practice, Uganda (Oral Presentation)
    2. Dery Kuuna Eric, Putri E. Abidin, Jolien Swanckaert, Oduro, I and Carey, Ted. (2018). Finding the sweet spot for low-sweet sweetpotato in West Africa, CIP’s Science Week, Kenya (Poster)
    3. Dery Kuuna Eric, Carey Ted, Oduro, I. (2018). Developing and Naming of Low sweet Sweetpotato, CIP’s Biennial Sweetpotato for Profit and Health Initiative (SPHI) meeting, Nairobi, Kenya. (Oral presentation)
    4. Oduro, I (2017) Innovation: Master fast track KNUST-ISA Lille. 4th Ghana-France Higher Education Meetings. Golden Tulip Hotel Accra 3rd October 2017
    5. Oduro, I. (2017) Academia - Industry partnership: A new paradigm for Higher Education and Research. Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology – DANIDA Building Stronger Universities Academia-Industry Stakeholders Conference, Golden Bean Hotel, Kumasi, Ghana. August 2, 2017
    6. Oduro, I. (2017) Using Gender Lens in Teaching, Learning and Research and Innovation:
      Postgraduate training WOMEN ON THE FRONTIER OF SCIENCE AND INNOVATION IN AFRICA: High-level workshop on Gender responsive STI policy and governance strategy for sustainable development (GRSTI4SD), Windhoek, Namibia. July 19-21, 2017
    7. Oduro, I. (2017) Planning to train others on Everything you need to know about Sweetpotato Empowering. Training of Trainers Course on Sweetpotato, International Center for Innovative Learning, ICIL- KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana 22 May – 2 June, 2016
    8. Oduro, I. (2017) Food Value Chain: Ghana in Perspective. 6TH GSA Research Seminar and Poster Presentations, Allotey Auditorium, College of Science, KNUST, Kumasi. April 12, 2017
    9. Oduro, I (2017) “Impacts of inclusion of cassava flours in bread formulations in West Africa, lessons learnt and recommendations for scaling OFSP puree bread”. 4th Annual Meeting of the OFSP Marketing, Processing, and Utilization Community of Practice by the International Potato Center (CIP) and the Sweetpotato for Profit and Health Initiative (SPHI), Kisumu, Kenya. March 1-3, 2017
    10. Oduro, I. (2016) Opportunities and Funds Availability for Projects and Research. Faculty of Agriculture Career and Professional Overview Seminars. KNUST, Kumasi-Ghana. September 7-9, 2016
    11. Boakye, A.A., Amoah I., and Oduro, I. (2016), Nutrition Potential of Indigenous Crops in Health Promotion, Nutritional sensitive research: Linking Local Resources with Global Scientific collaboration to Empower Sustainable Health Solution, Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, Legon-Accra, Ghana. September 8, 2016
    12. Manful, M.E., Owusu-Mensah, E., Boakye, A.A., Wireko-Manu F. D and Oduro, I. (2016), Nutrition in Our Snacks: Orange-fleshed Sweetpotato in Yoghurt. Nutritional sensitive research: Linking Local Resources with Global Scientific collaboration to Empower Sustainable Health Solution, Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, Legon-Accra, Ghana. September 8, 2016
    13. Agbenorhevi, J.K., Datsomor, D.N. Kpodo, F.M., and Oduro, I.N. (2016). Okra Pectin as Emulsifier in Chocolate. In: 3rd College of Science Research Retreat. 14-17 July 2016, Pempamsie Hotel & Conference Centre, Cape Coast, July 14-17, 2016.
    14. Agbenorhevi, J.K., Wireko-Manu, F.D., Oduro, I.N.. Sahe, A.C., Dossou, V.M. and Osei, J.A. (2016). Processing and Utilization of Ackee Fruit Aril in Cookies. In: 3rd College of Science Research Retreat, Pempamsie Hotel & Conference Centre, Cape Coast, July 14-17, 2016.
    15. Oduro, I. (2016) Community Impact Programme KNUST (CIPK): Experiences and Challenges. Institute of Distance Learning (IDL) Conference Hall, KNUST 31st March, 2016
    16. Oduro, I., F.D. Wireko-Manu Agbenorhevi, J.K., Lutterodt, H.E., Laryea, D. and Aryeetey, E. (2016) Food Hygiene Training for Pupils, Food Vendors and Community Members. Poster presented at 1st National Outreach Conference, KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana 30-31st March 2016
    17. Oduro, I., Wireko-Manu, F.D., Carey, E., Kwoseh, C., Abidin, E.P, Mkumbira, J., Laryea, D., Aryeetey, E. and Boakye, A.A. (2016) Everything You Need To Know About Sweetpotato: Training-Of-Trainers Course. Poster presented at 1st National Outreach Conference, KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana 30-31st March 2016
    18. Aryeetey, E., Asante, J.O., Laryea, D., Wireko-Manu, F.D., Oduro, I. and Ellis, W.O. (2016) Improving Quality, Nutrition and Health: Impacts of inclusion of HQCF in Bread formulations in West Africa (Ghana and Nigeria) – The Ghanaian focus. Oral presentation at 3rd Quarterly Meeting IITA-McGill Cassava Bread Project, KNUST - Kumasi, Ghana. March 1-3
    19. Wireko-Manu, F.D., Boakye A.A. and Oduro, I. (2016) Breakfast eating pattern of student at KNUST, a case study (2016). Oral presentation at Foodscape Training Workshop, KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana 15th February 2016
    20. Oduro, I. (2016) Planning to train others on Everything you need to know about Sweetpotato Empowering. Training of Trainers Course on Sweetpotato, International Center for Innovative Learning, ICIL- KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana 1st – 12th February 2016
    21. Zaukuu, J.L., Grant, F.W., Awaitey, B., Adubuffour, S., Gyamfi, A., Alhassan, K., Awudzi-Yeboah, M., Okyere, F., Akrasi, J., Abubakar, Y. Akomea-Frempong, S., Oduro, I. and Wireko-Manu, F.D. (2016) Food fraud, is it a reality? 1st National Conference on Food Fraud, KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana 27 January 2016 (Poster)
    22. Effah-Manu, L., Agbenorhevi, J. K. Lutterodt, H.E., Wireko-Manu, F.D, Arthur, M. and Oduro, I. (2016) Adulterants found in food products worldwide. In: 1st National Conference on Food Fraud, KNUST, 27 January 2016 (Poster).
    23. Aryeetey, E., Asante, J.O., Wireko-Manu, F.D., Oduro, I. and Ellis, W.O. (2015) Recipe standardization of Ghanaian bread types using cassava-wheat composite flour with commercial bread bakers. Poster presentation at 1st PhD CoS Seminar, KNUST - Kumasi, Ghana 28th October, 2015
    24. Oduro, I., Ellis, W.O., Wireko-Manu, F.D., Aryeetey, E. and Asante, J.A. (2015) Recipe standardization of Ghanaian bread types using cassava-wheat composite flour with commercial bread bakers. 39th Conference and Annual General meeting Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology, Owerri- Nigeria, 13-16th October, 2015
    25. Asante, J.O., Atikese, T. A., Aryeetey, E., Wireko-Manu, F. D., Oduro, I. and Ellis W.O. (2015) Bread type recipes by bakers and perception on HQCF inclusion in bread making. Poster presentation at 1-day CoS Seminar, KNUST - Kumasi, Ghana 23rd September, 2015
    26. Oduro, I. (2015) Empowering Agricultural and Food Science students for Food Security. Guest speaker at the Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference for Ghana Institute of Horticulturist, CSIR-CRI, Fumesua – Kumasi, Ghana 17-18th September, 2015
    27. Oduro, I. (2015) Ghana gender profile Regional Workshop on mapping in Science, Engineering, Technology and Innovation Harare, Zimbabwe 19-23 July, 2015
    28. Laryea, D., Oduro, I., Wireko-Manu, F.D. and Chronakis, I.S. (2015) Complementary Food from a blend of sweetpotato, millet and soybean, Poster Presentation, 4th Research Seminar of the Ghana Science Association held at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi. April, 15.
    29. Zaukuu, J.L., Grant, F.W., Awaitey, B., Adubuffour, S., Gyamfi, A., Alhassan, K., Awudzi-Yeboah, M., Okyere, F., Akrasi, J., Abubakar, Y. Akomea-Frempong, S., Oduro, I. and Wireko-Manu, F.D. (2015) Food fraud, is it a reality? 4th Research Seminar of the Ghana Science Association held at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi. April, 15
    30. Wireko-Manu, F.D., Laryea, D. and Oduro, I. (2015) New and improved products from sweetpotato and their utilization. Poster presentation, 4th Research Seminar of the Ghana Science Association held at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi. April, 15.
    31. Kpodo, F.M., Datsormor, D.N., Agbenorhevi, J.K., Kontogiorgos, V., Morris, G. A.  and Oduro, I. N. (2015) Food, Non-Food and Medicinal Applications of Okra Polysaccharides, In: GSA Kumasi Branch 4th One-Day Research Seminar and Poster Presentations 15 April 2015
    32. Oduro, I. (2015) Vocational Training for SPHI Sweetpotato for profit and health Initiative. CSIR-Crop Research Institute, Fumasua, March, 13, 2015
    33. Wireko-Manu, F.D., Adams, Z., and Oduro, I. (2014) Increasing the global consumption of Yam through innovative product development. Poster presentation, College of Science seminar on “The Cholera and Ebola Menace: The role of science”, 5thNovember, 2014
    34. Wireko-Manu, F.D., Aryeetey, E. and Oduro I. (2014) Diversifying the utilization base of Cassava through New and Improved food products development. Poster presentation, College of Science seminar on “The Cholera and Ebola Menace: The role of science”, 5thNovember, 2014
    35. Wireko-Manu, F.D., Boakye A. A., Nkrumah-Agyapong, E. and Oduro, I. (2014) Exploring the product utilization potential of Cocoyam: New and Improved Products. Poster presentation, College of Science seminar on “The Cholera and Ebola Menace: The role of science”, 5thNovember, 2014
    36. Wireko-Manu, F.D., Laryea, D. and Oduro, I. (2014) New and improved products from sweetpotato and their utilization, Poster presentation, College of Science seminar on “The Cholera and Ebola Menace: The role of science”, 5thNovember, 2014
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