Prof. Daniel K. Dzidzienyo

PhD, Molecular Biology, Nottingham

Director, WACCI

Associate Professor, Biotechnology Centre, University of Ghana

 

 

 

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About

Prof. Daniel K. Dzidzienyo is a professor of Plant Biotechnology at the Biotechnology Centre of the University of Ghana (UG) Simultaneously, he serves as the Director at the West Africa Centre for Crop Improvement (WACCI). Before he was appointed Director, he served as the Coordinator for Research Programmes, Anglophone Africa at WACCI. He has also been involved curriculum review and development and in the teaching of courses in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Crop Improvement, and related areas both at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.


He has served the University in many significant capacities. Prof. Dzidzienyo is a member of the WACCI Management Committee, Biotechnology Centre Management Committee, and also served on the College of Basic and Applied Sciences (CBAS) Academic Board, CBAS Research Board and UG Academic Board. Prof. Dzidzienyo had his secondary education at the Mawuli School in Ho. He then proceeded to the University of Ghana, Legon to read a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, graduating with First Class Honours. He had his second degree under the Developing Solutions Taught Scholarship for MSc, University of Nottingham, UK. He mastered in Plant Genetic Manipulations. Prof. Dzidzienyo also holds a PhD in Plant Sciences (Molecular Biology and Biotechnology) from the University of Nottingham, UK, under a joint PhD Studentship from the University of Nottingham, UK and The James Hutton Institute, UK. His research interest includes the integration of innovative techniques for the genetic improvement of crop plants and the use of modern molecular techniques for developing resilient varieties of staple crops particularly root and tuber crops for food and
nutrition security in Africa.

 

Awards & Honors

  • Award winner of the Academic Excellence Award for Outstanding Academic Performance at BSc Level from Legon Hall, University of Ghana (April, 2005).
     
  • First Class Award (2nd best graduating student in Crop Science) at BSc level, University of Ghana, Legon (May, 2006).
     
  • Award winner of the Academic Excellence Award for Graduating with 1st Class Honours from Legon Hall, University of Ghana (April, 2007).
     
  • Developing Solutions Taught Scholarship for MSc, University of Nottingham, UK (2007-2008).
     
  • Joint PhD Studentship, University of Nottingham, UK and The James Hutton Institute, UK (2008-2012).

 

Education

  • PhD Plant Science (Molecular Biology and Biotechnology), University of Nottingham, UK, 2008 – 2012
  • MSc Plant Genetic Manipulation, University of Nottingham, UK, 2007 – 2008
  • BSc Agriculture, University of Ghana, Ghana, 2002 - 2006