Prof. Eric Y. Danquah, Founding Director of the West Africa Centre for Crop Improvement (WACCI), University of Ghana has been elected as a Fellow of The African Academy of Sciences (AAS).
The announcement of the 2025 AAS Fellowship cohort was made during the Science Forum South Africa 2025, following a highly competitive and rigorous selection process conducted by the AAS Governing Council.
Prof. Danquah is among 70 distinguished scholars elected to the 2025 cohort and one of two Ghanaians selected in this cohort.
The AAS Fellowship is one of the highest honors on the African continent, awarded to scientists who have demonstrated outstanding contributions to research, innovation, and leadership.
Fellows are elected for life through a peer-review process that evaluates scientific merit, innovation, and societal impact.
Prof. Danquah was selected as a Fellow in the Agricultural and Nutritional Sciences category, a recognition that highlights his significant contributions to plant breeding innovation, capacity building, and sustainable agricultural development across Africa.
Speaking during the unveiling of the Fellows, Prof. Friday E. Okonofua, Secretary-General of the AAS Governing Council, noted that the newly elected Fellows have made extraordinary contributions to science. He added that they will help advance Africa’s development through a strong network of innovators and thought leaders.
The AAS President, Prof. Lise Korsten, highlighted the significance of the new cohort stating: “Each Fellow brings unique expertise that will play a critical role in strengthening the continent’s scientific capacity and advancing our shared goal”.
According to the Academy, the election of these fellows affirms both their individual contributions and their shared dedication to using science and scholarship to drive progress and improve lives in Africa and beyond.
As an AAS Fellow, Prof. Danquah will join leading scientists across the continent to promote excellence in research, mentorship, and innovation, contributing to the advancement of Africa’s scientific and developmental priorities.
WACCI extends its warmest congratulations to Prof. Eric Y. Danquah on this well-deserved honour.
About the African Academy of Sciences (AAS):
The AAS is a non-aligned, non-political Pan-African organisation of scientists dedicated to transforming lives on the continent through science. It is the only continental academy in Africa recognized and supported by the African Union, as well as several governments and major international partners.
