About

Prof. Kwabena Kan-Dapaah is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Ghana. His research is centered on the development of nanocomposites and implantable devices for biomedical applications, particularly in the localized treatment of cancer. With a strong background in materials science and engineering, Prof. Kan-Dapaah has explored the use of polymeric nanocomposites, magnetic materials, and plasmonic nanomaterials for applications in cancer treatment, hyperthermia, and photothermal therapy. His work emphasizes the translation of fundamental research into practical applications that address global health challenges, especially in resource-limited environments. He collaborates with leading experts in biomedical engineering and materials science worldwide and has co-authored numerous high-impact publications in journals such as Journal of Applied Physics, Nanomaterials, and Molecules. Prof. Kan-Dapaah is also deeply committed to advancing the field of biomedical engineering in Ghana, with the aim of fostering innovation in the healthcare sector.

Education

BSc (Kumasi), MSc (Lubeck), PhD 

Research Interest

• Nanocomposites for biomedical applications
• Implantable medical devices
• Photothermal and hyperthermic cancer therapies
• Magnetic materials for localized cancer treatment
• Probe-based cancer treatment
• Nanomaterials for environmental and biomedical applications

Publications

Scholar Profile

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Selected Publications

• Kan-Dapaah, K., Rahbar, N., Soboyejo, W. O. Implantable magnetic nanocomposites for the localized treatment of breast cancer. Journal of Applied Physics, 2014.
• Konku-Asase, Y., Yaya, A., Kan-Dapaah, K. Curing temperature effects on the tensile properties and hardness of γ −Fe2O3 reinforced PDMS nanocomposites. Advances in Materials Science and Engineering, 2020.
• Kweitsu, E. O., Armoo, S. K., Kan-Dapaah, K., Abavare, E. K. K., Dodoo-Arhin, D. Comparative study of phosgene gas sensing using carbon and boron nitride nanomaterials—a DFT approach. Molecules, 2020.
• Kan-Dapaah, K., Rahbar, N., Tahlil, A., Crosson, D., Yao, N., Soboyejo, W. O. Mechanical and hyperthermic properties of magnetic nanocomposites for biomedical applications. Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, 2015.
• Yeboah, I. B., Hatekah, S. W. K., Yaya, A., Kan-Dapaah, K. Photothermally-heated superparamagnetic polymeric nanocomposite implants for interstitial thermotherapy. Nanomaterials, 2022.
• Kwofie, S. K., Enninful, K. S., Yussif, J. A., Asante, L. A., Adjei, M., Kan-Dapaah, K. Molecular informatics studies of the iron-dependent regulator (ideR) reveal potential novel anti-Mycobacterium ulcerans natural product-derived compounds. Molecules, 2019.
• Kan-Dapaah, K., Soboyejo, W. O., Rahbar, N. Novel magnetic heating probe for multimodal cancer treatment. Medical Physics, 2015.
• Kan-Dapaah, K., Rahbar, N., Soboyejo, W. O. Polymeric composite devices for localized treatment of early-stage breast cancer. PLoS One, 2017.
• Yeboah, I. B., Hatekah, S. W. K., Konku-Asase, Y. K., Yaya, A., Kan-Dapaah, K. Destruction of fibroadenomas using photothermal heating of Fe3O4 nanoparticles: Experiments and models. Applied Sciences, 2020.
• Kan-Dapaah, K., Asimeng, B. O., Kwofie, S. K., Yaya, A. A plasmonic photo-thermal probe for thermoablation of post-operative breast cancer cells. Cogent Engineering, 2017.