Dr. Mireku is a research scientist who has undertaken a considerable amount of research in fisheries and aquaculture related issues. From his undergraduate days, his interest in the fisheries resulted in his choice of project which focused on species diversity in the Brenu and Benya Lagoon in the Central Region, Ghana. His quest for academic excellence was the driving force which urged him to pursue masters and doctoral programmes in Fisheries & Aquaculture. During the said period, he was employed as a research assistant at the Department of Fisheries & Aquatic Sciences where he has been working since 2005. Kwadwo is a peaceful and reserved person, yet very assertive. This character trait has led him to take up various positions in different organizations and associations. He believes that together we can achieve much.

He hails from Kwahu-Aduamoa in the Eastern Region of Ghana and is the second born in a family of four children. During his leisure time, he prefers to watch documentaries on wildlife and listen to good music.