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Dr. H. Mensah-Brown

Senior Lecturer (Part-Time) • Department of Food Process Engineering

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Dr. H. Mensah-Brown

Dr. H. Mensah-Brown

Senior Lecturer (Part-Time)

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School of Engineering Sciences Complex
Department Department of Food Process Engineering

Academic Biography

AREA OF SPECIALIZATION

1. Avicor, M. N., Saalia, F. K., Djameh, C., Sinayobye E.,Mensah-Brown, H.and Essilfie, G. (2015).  The fermentation characteristics of single and mixed yeast cultures during pito wort fermentation.International Food Research Journal22(1)  pp102-109

2. Clement Djameh, Saalia, F.K., Emmanuel Sinayobye, Agnes Budu, Gloria Essilfie,Henry Mensah-Brownand Samuel Sefa-Dedeh (2015). Optimization of the sorghum malting process for pito production in Ghana. Journal of the Institute of Brewers12(1) pp 106-112

3. Anthony K.Q. Kamassah, Saalia, F.K., Paul Osei,Henry Mensah-Brown, Emmanuel Sinayobye, Kwaku Tano-Debrah (2013). The Physico-chemical Characteristics of Yeast Fermentation of two Mango (Mangifera indicaLinn) Varieties.Food Science and Quality Management22 pp 45-55

Research Interests & Specialization

  • Thermophysical properties of fluids - Determination and development of predictive and correlation schemes for thermal conductivity of liquid and liquid mixtures using the transient-hotwire method
  • Determination of the viscosity of squalene using the vibrating wire viscometer
  • Optimization of fermentation of fruits for the production of fruits wines from Ghanaian fruits-pineapple and mangoes
  • Utilization of optimization techniques (Response surface methodology) in the processing of foods (including canning of green, fermentation and drying of cocoa)

Academic Qualifications

  • B.Sc. Engineering / Applied Science
  • Postgraduate Engineering Specialization

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Celebrating Fitroot Ghana's Journey from Classroom Project to Industry Trailblazer! Featured Story
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)
Student Life & AFPEN
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
Academic Excellence & Awards
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
Academic Excellence & Awards
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
Industry Immersion
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.