GEORGE ASHONG AKWETEY

OBJECTIVE

To develop a professional career in, ethno-botany, phytochemistry and keep up with the cutting- edge technologies in the area of microbiology/mycology.

EDUCATION

1. MPhil Botany, University of Ghana, Legon 2020
2. Bachelor of Science (Hons.) Botany, University of Ghana, Legon. 2009.
3. Science Laboratory Technician Part 1. Accra Polytechnic institute. Nov.2000
4. Senior Secondary School Certificate, Holy Trinity Cathedral Secondary School. 1994

EXPERIENCE / EXPERTISE

1. Microbiological techniques (Isolation Enumeration and Identification of fungi)
2. Sampling techniques (Plant, Fungi, Micro and macro algae)
3. DNA isolation and quantification, PCR analysis, Microscopy.
4. Phytochemical Extraction and Analysis.
5. Guiding Final Year Students in their project work

RESEARCH INTEREST

1. Plant Pathology and Quality Control (Fungi)
2. Phytochemistry, Plant collection for Research and Buck sourcing of plant material