Research Projects (Current and Past)
| Year(s) | Project Title | Role | Institution / Funder | Focus Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 – 2027 | Improving Sunflower Protein Functionality and Quality (AFRI A1364) | Co-Principal Investigator | USDA–NIFA | Modulating polyphenol–protein and thiol–protein conjugation to improve sunflower protein functionality and prevent chlorogenic acid-induced greening |
| 2021 – 2024 | Enzymatic Mitigation of Chlorogenic Acid-Induced Greening in Sunflower Proteins | Postdoctoral Researcher | Chapman University | Enzyme-based strategies to improve plant protein quality and functionality |
| 2021 | Laboratory Infrastructure Modernization & Analytical Capacity Expansion | Principal Investigator | Seeding Labs | Acquisition of advanced analytical equipment to strengthen research and graduate training |
| 2021 – 2023 | Food Chemistry & Functional Ingredient Research (KReF Project) | Principal Investigator | KNUST Research Fund | Functional food systems and ingredient performance optimization |
| 2021 | Development of Gluten-Free Bread Using Local Ingredients | Co-Principal Investigator | Premium Foods Ltd. | Gluten-free product formulation and bakery system optimization |
| 2014 – 2019 | Impact of Alkaline Hydrogen Peroxide Pretreatment on Sorghum Wet-Milling and Starch Quality | Doctoral Researcher | Michigan State University | Cereal chemistry, starch functionality, and grain processing optimization |
| 2011 – 2013 | Characterization of Copper Complexes from Copper Salt and Crude Garlic Extracts | Master’s Researcher | KNUST | Metal–polyphenol interactions and bioactive compound characterization |