Aaron Tettey Asare,
Ph. D, MPhil, B.Sc., Dip. Ed
Associate Professor of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology; Expert in Plant Biotechnology, tissue culture, Genetics and Breeding.
Prof. Aaron Tettey Asare
● Post-retirementAbout
Recent activity
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Conference
Mar 2021
Workshop on Scientific writing. Ghana Science Association
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Conference
Feb 2020
Presented press statement on release of new cowpea varieties
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Award
Jan 2020
UCC grant of GHȼ500,000.00 for Laboratory Equipment.
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Award
Jan 2019
Bid for Komenda Sugar Factory with strategic investment package of USD 28 million.
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Conference
May 2018
Proposal writing workshop organized by Ruforum
Background
🎓 Education & qualifications
Doctor of Philosophy in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
University of Cape Coast
2013
Master of Philosophy in Botany
University of Cape Coast
2001
Bachelor of Science in Botany
University of Cape Coast
1992
★ Career & positions
Head of Department
Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
Aug, 2020 to Sep, 2023
Dean
School of Biological Sciences
Aug, 2023 to Feb, 2026
Engagements
📅 Conferences attended
2020
Presented press statement on release of new cowpea varieties
Member · University of Cape Coast, Ghana
2018
Proposal writing workshop organized by Ruforum
Member · Entebbe, Uganda
2016
Power Point Paper presentations. 4th U6 International Conference
Member · University of Cape Coast, Ghana
2016
Proposal writing workshop organized by Ruforum
Member · Entebbe, Uganda
2016
Feed:Future Conference- Poverty and Nutrition in Northern Ghana: 2015 Population-Based Survey Results
Member · Accra, Ghana
2016
USAID Agric. Policy Support Project (APSP) Awareness creation –Variety evaluation and Release workshop.
Member · University of Cape Coast, Ghana
2014
Technical Training workshop on proposal writing
Member · Cairo, Egypt
2013
Annual Interdisciplinary International Conference
Presented a paper · University of Azores, Portugal.
2021
Workshop on Scientific writing. Ghana Science Association
Member · University of Cape Coast, Ghana
2012
Regional consultation on improving linkages between conservation and use of food crops in West Africa: A pilot activity.
Member · CSIR-STEPRI, Accra, Ghana
2011
Consultative Workshop on Yam, Pearl millet, Sorghum and Cowpea .
Presented a paper · Crop Research Institute, Kumasi, Ghana
2007
Stakeholders’ workshop on Post-graduate on Aquaculture.
Member · University of Cape Coast, Ghana
2007
International Conference on parasitic Plants
Member · University of Virginia, USA
Honors & affiliations
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UCC grant of GHȼ500,000.00 for Laboratory Equipment.
College of Distance Education (CODE) · 2020
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Bid for Komenda Sugar Factory with strategic investment package of USD 28 million.
Park Agrotech Ghana Ltd · 2019
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Winner of World Championship in Plant Breeding
World championship · 2018
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Grant of USD350,000.00 for collaborative research on Development of sustainable commercial pineapple value chain system for increased yield and income, and improved livelihood of smallholder farmers in Central Region of Ghana.
RUFORUM · 2017
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Grants of $198,792.00 for Cowpea Project
ITPGRFA and FAO · 2016
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University of Cape Coast sponsorship- 4th U6 International Conference
University of Cape Coast · 2016
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UCC awarded Grant of GH¢30,000.00 for Okra project
DRIC · 2015
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Sponsorship- Annual Interdisciplinary International Conference, University of Azores, Portugal
University of Cape Coast · 2013
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Training Sponsorship of USD21,000.00
Kirkhouse Trust, Uk · 2006
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Training sponsorship on Biofertilizer Technology in Hebei Research Institute, Boading.
Chinese government · 2004
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African Human Genome Fellowship Award
African Human Genome Fellowship · 2003
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Scholarship for MPhil training
Ghana Standard Chartered Bank · 1999
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Grant towards MPhil thesis
National Agricultural Research Project (NARP) · 1997
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Member/National Director
Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship International · 2018
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Member
West African Natural Products of Research Scientist · 2013
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Member
Collaborative Research Fellow on Plant Resources of Tropical Africa · 2012
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Member
Collaborative Scientist on Plant Biotechnology in Ghana · 2012
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Member
African Pollinators Association · 2005
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Member
Ghana Science Association · 2002
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Member
University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) · 2002
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Member
Convocation, UCC. · 2001
Colleagues & frequently viewed together
Prof. Isaac Kojo A Galyuon
Professor · Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
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Dr. Emmanuel E Dzakah
Senior Lecturer · Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
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Dr. Andrews Danquah
Senior Lecturer · Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
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Dr. Israel Deladem Kwashie Agorsor
Lecturer · Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
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Prof. Levi Yafetto
Professor · Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
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Dr. Sheila Matilda Ayorkor Tagoe
Senior Lecturer · Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
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Prof. Levi Yafetto
Professor · Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
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Prof. Isaac Kojo A Galyuon
Professor · Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
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Prof. Cynthia Ayefoumi Adinortey
Associate Professor · Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
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Dr. Andrews Danquah
Senior Lecturer · Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
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Dr. Sheila Matilda Ayorkor Tagoe
Senior Lecturer · Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
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Prof. Emmanuel Plas Otwe
Associate Professor · Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
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