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Dr. Kwadwo Kesse Mireku
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Dr. Kwadwo Kesse Mireku

Senior Lecturer - ( Senior Member ) Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences

Departmental Registration & Exams Officer

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Field(s) of Specialization
Aquaculture
Selective Breeding of Tilapia
Tilapia Genomics
Field(s) of Academic Interest
Aquaculture
Fish Genetics in Relation to Selective Breeding
Fisheries Sciences
About

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. He rose through the ranks from Senior Research Assistant to the position of Principal Research Assistant. Upon graduating with a PhD in Aquaculture and Fisheries from the Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, he was appointed as a lecturer at the department. 

As part of his responsibilities, he has supervised both undergraduate and post graduate students in researches which are related to integrated aquaculture;  culture of marine species, and fisheries science. He is also supervising the breeding and growth of aquarium fish species at the College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences. 

Dr. Mireku has served as a seminar coordinator (2020 -2022) and currently serving as the Departmental Registration and Examinations  Officer (2022 -Date).


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Degrees
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Aquaculture and Fisheries Science

    Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Sciences 2018
  • Master of Philosophy in Zoology

    University of Cape Coast 2012
  • Bachelor of Science in Biology

    University of Cape Coast 2004
  • Participant

    October, 2024

    Training Course on Fish Seed Production and Feed Development for Developing Countries Wuxi, China.

  • Participant

    July, 2024

    International Course on Intensive Fish Farming Netanya, Israel.

  • Facilitator

    October, 2023

    EAF-Nansen Programme: Training Workshop on Basic Stock Assessment Pempansie Hotel, Cape Coast, Ghana..

  • Participant and Facilitator

    August, 2023

    The 3rd Annual Workshop of The US-West Africa Coastal Resilience Research Consortium (CRRC) Ridge Royale Hotel, Cape Coast, Ghana..

  • Participant and Facilitator

    August, 2023

    The 3rd Annual Workshop of The US-West Africa Coastal Resilience Research Consortium (CRRC) Ridge Royale Hotel, Cape Coast, Ghana..

  • Participant

    January, 2023

    Workshop on Curriculum Review for The School of Biological Sciences Elmina Beach Resort, Ghana.

  • Participant at Capacity building on molecular identification and collections management of fishes in Benin: Towards an establishment of a barcodes reference library of the Beninese ichthyofauna and the constitution of a first fish collection at the University of Parakou

    April, 2022

    University of Parakou, Benin Parakou, Benin.

  • In attendance

    August, 2019

    2nd Edition Of The Conference On Fisheries And Coastal Environment East Legon, Ghana.

  • Presented a paper

    October, 2018

    RUFORUM 6th Biennial Conference Nairobi, Kenya.

  • Presented an extended abstract

    July, 2014

    RUFORM 4th Biennial Conference Maputu, Mozambique.

  • Facilitator

    September, 2024

    Contemporary Issues in Fisheries Management. Fisheries Leadership Short course for Practitioners funded by USAID/Fisheries Recovery Activity Ghana.

  • Presenter

    October, 2024

    International and Regional Fisheries Institutional Frameworks and Bodies. Workshop on Destabilising Impacts of Distant Water Fishing Vessels (DWFV) in the Gulf of Guinea Yaounde, Cameroon.

  • Guest Speaker

    October, 2024

    “Promoting Research Excellence for Impact on Marine Conservation in Africa”, Institute for Oceans and Fisheries Online Seminar Series University of British Columbia, Canada.

  • Co-Facilitator

    October, 2021

    “Grants Proposal Writing Workshop” University for Development Studies.

  • Presenter

    November, 2024

    “Performance of the Africa Centre of Excellence in Coastal Resilience”, Country Round Table Workshop Association of African Universities (AAU), Online.

  • Facilitator

    November, 2024

    “Regional Political Parties Dialogue on Fisheries: Protecting Our Fish, Securing Our Future, Live Engagement on JoyNews TV Centre for National Culture, Cape Coast.

  • Presenter

    November, 2023

    Professorial Inaugural Lecture on the topic “Our Oceans: Securing Our Common Future through Transformative Research” Medical School Auditorium, University of Cape Coast.

  • Presenter

    March, 2024

    Africa’s Plastic Revolution: Advancing Global Solutions for Healthy Oceans, T.D. Walter Bean Professorship Public Lecture University of Waterloo, Canada.

  • Presenter

    June, 2024

    Expanding the Impact of Research on Africa’s Blue Economy. National Consultative Workshop for the Formulation of a National Blue Economy Strategy for Angola Luanda, Angola.

  • Panelist

    June, 2024

    Regional Steering Committee Workshop for the World Bank West African Coastal Resilience Investment Projects (WACA ReSiP and ReiP2) Banjul, Gambia.

  • Facilitator

    July-August, 2012

    Coastal Adaptation to Climate Change. Short-term Training Course funded by USAID Ghana.

  • Co-Discussant

    July, 2023

    “Expanding the Impact of Blue Economy in Africa” (with Professor Rashid Sumaila) World Bank Headquarters, Washington.

  • Facilitator

    February, 2022

    Workshop on “Winning Research and Development Grants in a Competitive World” Bolgatanga Technical University, Ghana.

  • Facilitator

    February, 2019

    Workshop on “Proposal and Grants writing” University of Ghana, Ghana.

  • Speaker

    August, 2024

    Study Tour on Sustainable Fisheries Management & Leadership University of Rhode Island, United States.

  • Presenter

    August, 2023

    Vulnerability to Viability (V2V) Ghana Case Study. Bootcamp on moving fisheries from Vulnerability to Viability Puri, Delhi, India.

  • Guest Speaker

    April, 2024

    Workshop Presentation on “Expanding the Impact of Research on Africa’s Blue Economy in Africa Hohai University, China.

  • Participant

    2021

    6th ACE Impact Regional Workshop of the World Bank and the Association of African Universities Accra (Online).

  • Panelist

    2014

    Seaweed (Sargassum) Invasion on the Ghanaian Coasts, Implications for the National Economy and Management Live TV Broadcast, GTV.

  • Guest Speaker

    2010

    “West African Fisheries”, Workshop by the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) University of Makerere, Kampala, Uganda.

  1. 2013

    Regional Doctoral Scholarship Award

    RUFORUM

  2. 2005

    GETFund Staff Capacity Training Award

    University of Cape Coast

  1. 2019

    Member

    UTAG

  2. 2019

    Member

    Fisheries and Aquaculture Society of Ghana

  3. 2010

    Member

    Ghana Science Association

  1. Principal Researcher

    September 2009 - September 2010

    Aspects of biology of cichlids in the Brimsu Reservoir, Cape Coast, Ghana

  2. Principal Researcher

    September 2003 - March 2004

    Assessment of the fish fauna in the Benya and Brenu lagoons

  3. Technical Staff - Data collection and report writing

    June 2019 - December 2019

    Mid-Term evaluation of Far Dwuma Nkodo project

  4. Research Assistant

    June 2018 - November 2018

    Hotspot of multiple stressors: Research-based management of Gulf of Guinea

  5. Lead PI

    January 2022 - November 2022

    Training of Beneficiaries in Fish Feed Preparation, Post-Harvest Handling and Processing Of Fish Project Number 14.2456.3-216.00. Funded by the Norwegian Agency for Development Corporation (NORAD) through GIZ, Ghana

  6. Co-PI

    February 2022 - Present

    Developing marine mammal database for monitoring cetacean landings/ by-catch trends along Ghana’s coast, funded by the Global Fund for Marine Mammal Bycatch Solutions through NOAA Fisheries to Ocean Associates, Inc.

  7. Technical support-Data Collection and Report writing

    December 2020 - June 2021

    Final Evaluation of Far Ban Bo project

  8. Principal Researcher

    December 2014 - October 2017

    Genetic characterization, breeding and dissemination systems of the Nile Tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus (L.), populations in the Volta Lake, Ghana.

  9. Co-PI

    August 2018 - Present

    AU Centre of Excellence for training in Marine Fishery and Coastal Zones Management for Dept of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences

  10. Team Lead

    April 2022 - July 2022

    Developing fisheries and aquaculture database and catalogue of data sources for African Union (AU-IBAR) on fisheries data and fish trade – EU funded FishGov 2 project.

  1. 2024-2025

    Team member, Contract for services to deliver a short course on Marine Litter under the OCPP

    Cefas/UKAID

  2. 2024

    Panel Chair, Reviewed Environmental Impact Statement of PECAN Energies for Offshore Exploration of Oil & Gas

    Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Ghana, Secondi/Takoradi

  3. 2023-2024

    Team member, Contract for development of a short course on Marine Litter for the West Africa Region

    Ocean Country Partnership Program (OCPP) funded by Cefas/UKAID

  4. 2023-2024

    Team member, Contract services to conduct data collection surveys on abandoned lost or otherwise discarded fishing gear (ALDFG) in Ghana

    Ocean Country Partnership Program (OCPP) funded by Cefas/UKAID

  5. 2023

    Lead Consultant, Contract for the Development of Fishery Courses Syllabi for Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture Sciences (DoFAS), University of Liberia

    IDA-V3100

  6. 2023

    Panel Chair, Evaluation of Applications for recruitment of Environmental, Social Safeguards Officers for Ghana’s Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation (MESTI)

    World Bank funded West Africa Coastal Areas Management Programme

  7. 2022-2023

    Lead Consultant, Consultancy to review and align national fisheries and aquaculture polices and laws with the PFRS, regional instruments and global best practices for 15 AU Member States

    African Union – InterAfrican Bureau of Animal Resources (AU-IBAR)

  8. 2022-2023

    Lead Consultant, Mechanisms to Facilitate the Domestication of Global Instruments and Initiatives (2022)

    African Union – InterAfrican Bureau of Animal Resources (AU-IBAR)

  9. 2022-2023

    Lead Consultant, Identification of Issues for SIDS, Development of Draft Strategic Positions for SIDS

    African Union – InterAfrican Bureau of Animal Resources (AU-IBAR)

  10. 2022

    Team member, Environmental Systems Analysis of the Avu Lagoon Protected area

    Calgary Zoo Foundation

  11. 2021

    Trainer, Conduct Marine Spatial Planning Workshop in Ghana

    University of Liverpool

  12. 2021

    Team member, Pre-feasibility study for nature-based intervention for Anlo Beach community in Ghana

    Valued at US$32,365.00

  13. 2021

    Team member, Marine Plastic Pollution Study in Liberia

    Conservation International

  14. 2021

    Team member, Vulnerability, Adaptation and Resilience in a Changing Climate - WACA -VAR Workshop

    World Bank

  15. 2020-2021

    Consultant, Support Development of Multi-sector Resilience Investment Programme for the West Africa Coastal Area Management Program

    World Bank

  16. 2020-2021

    Consultant, Issues and Opportunities in the Ghanaian Fishery Sector: Addressing the context, prospects and challenges

    Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), United Kingdom

  17. 2020

    Consultant, Estimations on renewable energy investments in Ghana

    Highland Star Group (HSG) of Companies, Geneva, Switzerland

  18. 2019-2020

    Team Member, Regional Mapping of Experts and Institutions in Coastal management

    World Bank

  19. 2017

    Lead Consultant, Review of the Fisheries Act 2002 (act 625) and the Development of Draft Regulations for the conduct of Fisheries Impact Assessments

    Ghana Industrial Trawlers Association (GITA) and GOGIG funded by DFID/UK

  20. 2013

    Team member, Environmental baseline survey of water bodies in the Great Consolidated Diamond Ghana Limited (GCDGL) mining concession

    AERC Ltd.

  21. 2012

    Team member, Scoping Study on the Dredging of the Whin Estuary in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis

    UCC Consultancy Unit/Consolidated Energy Ltd.

  22. 2011

    Team member, Social Ecology of Anlo Beach Wetland of Ghana

    Friends of the Nation/IUCN/French Global Environment Facility (GEF)

  23. 2010

    Principal Investigator, Biodiversity Assessment of Urban Wetlands in the Western Region, Ghana with focus on Essei and Butuah Lagoons and the Whin River Estuary

    USAID through Friends of the Nation

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