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Dr. Jessica Juweriah Ibrahim

Senior Lecturer • Department of Food Process Engineering

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Dr. Jessica Juweriah Ibrahim

Dr. Jessica Juweriah Ibrahim

Senior Lecturer

Email Address jjibrahim@ug.edu.gh 

Office Location

School of Engineering Sciences Complex
Department Department of Food Process Engineering

Academic Biography

Dr. Jessica Juweriah Ibrahim is a Chemical Engineer with a multidisciplinary background that bridges nutrition, food science, and chemical technology. She holds a PhD from the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences and an MSc from the Beijing University of Chemical Technology, following a BSc in Nutrition and Food Science from the University of Ghana. Her research focuses on developing innovative and sustainable food processes and products, valorizing food waste through the extraction of bioactive compounds, and exploring advanced topics in organic synthesis and homogeneous catalysis. Dr. Ibrahim has published extensively in both food science and organic chemistry journals, demonstrating her ability to integrate scientific innovation across fields to address pressing challenges in food security and sustainable development.

Research Interests & Specialization

  • Ouedrago, A., Ngmenyelle, R., Owusu, M. A., Eklemet, V. D.,  Awity, S. A.,  Dankyi, E., Nukunya, T.,Ibrahim ,J. J,&  Apalangya,  V.(2024). Potential Application of Cold Plasma Technology to control Aflatoxin contamination in Tropical Food Product. Science and Development Journal, 8(2), 62-62.
  • Nettey, E., Ngmenyelle, R., Dankyi, E. ,Ibrahim, J.J., Saalia, F.K., & Apalangya, V.(2023). Reducing Postharvest Losses in Plantain through Sodium alginate/essential oil coatings. Science and Development Journal, 7(2), 43-43.
  • Ibrahim, J. J., Reddy, C. B., Fang ,X., and  Yang, Y. (2020). Efficient Transfer Hydrogenation of Ketones Catalyzed by a Phosphine‐free Cobalt‐NHC Complex.European Journal of Organic Chemistry, 28, 4429-4432.
  • Ibrahim, J. J., Reddy, C. B,. Zhang,. S, and Yang, Y. (2019). Ligand‐Free FeCl2‐Catalyzed α‐Alkylation of Ketones with Alcohols.Asian Journal of Organic Chemistry,8(10), 1858-61.

Academic Qualifications

  • PhD (Chemical Engineering) University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, China 2020
  • MS (Chemical Engineering and Technology) Beijing University of Chemical Technology, 2014 China
  • BSC (Nutrition and Food Science), University of Ghana, 2010.

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August 15, 2025 Student Innovation & AFPEN

Celebrating Fitroot Ghana's Journey from Classroom Project to Industry Trailblazer! 

Meet Ruth Owusu, Wisdom Mensah, Samson Iwuozor, and Ruth Akosua Senkerya Owusu — transforming underutilized Ghanaian superfoods into healthy, commercial snack innovations.

Student Enterprise: Founded by FPEN engineering students Ruth Owusu, Wisdom Mensah, Samson Iwuozor, and Ruth Akosua Senkerya Owusu.
Superfood Innovation: Value-added product line leveraging indigenous baobab, hibiscus, and tigernuts.
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A New Chapter Begins — The Grand Launch of the Association of Food Process Engineers (AFPEN)
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June 13, 2025 AFPEN Secretariat

A New Chapter Begins — The Grand Launch of the Association of Food Process Engineers (AFPEN) 

The official launch of AFPEN at the SES Toyota Center establishes a premier professional home uniting undergraduates, postgraduates, alumni, and industry pioneers.

ABL Rewards Best Food Process Engineering Graduate at University of Ghana
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September 27, 2024 University of Ghana Public Affairs

ABL Rewards Best Food Process Engineering Graduate at University of Ghana 

Daniel Ananey-Obiri receives top honours, a brand new laptop, and cash prize from Accra Brewery Limited at the Vice Chancellor's Academic Awards Ceremony.

ABL Rewards UG Best Graduating Student in Food Process Engineering
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April 20, 2018 University Communications

ABL Rewards UG Best Graduating Student in Food Process Engineering 

Accra Brewery Limited honors Ms. Madina Salihu as the department's top female engineering graduate with financial reward and priority internship placement.

Food Process Engineering Students Tour Accra Brewery Limited Plant
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March 23, 2018 Academic Fieldwork Team

Food Process Engineering Students Tour Accra Brewery Limited Plant 

30 engineering students undertake an immersive technical walkthrough of commercial mashing, automated bottling lines, CIP sanitation, and electronic empty-bottle inspection.