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Thirty-Two College of Health Sciences Academics Featured in KNUST Top 100 of Ghana’s Leading Scientists

Thirty-two (32) College of Health Sciences Academics stand out as they feature in KNUST's Top 100 researchers in Ghana’s top 1,000 scientists in the 2026 AD Scientific Index, underscoring the University’s growing contribution to global research and scholarship.

The rankings, based on research productivity, citation impact and international visibility, place several KNUST scholars among the country’s highest-performing researchers across disciplines, including medical sciences, engineering, natural sciences, agriculture and social sciences.

Leading the KNUST cohort is Professor Ellis Owusu-Dabo from the KNUST School of Public Health, ranked ninth in Ghana and first within the University, followed by Professor Fred Stephen Sarfo from the School of Medical Sciences (10th) and Professor Daniel Ansong from the School of Medical Sciences (18th), reflecting a strong presence in medical and health sciences research.

Other top-ranked academics include Professor Tsiri Agbenyega (23rd), Professor Richard Odame Phillips (26th), Professor George Bedu-Addo (42nd) and Professor Prof. Yaw Ampem Amoako (48th).

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The list also features senior and emerging researchers across a wide range of fields, including medicine, pharmacy, nursing, education, nanotechnology and public health, demonstrating the depth of expertise within the University’s academic community. From climate change and infectious diseases to construction management and biotechnology, the rankings reflect research aligned with real-world challenges.

The AD Scientific Index evaluates scientists using indicators such as total citations, H-index and i10-index, drawing from global academic databases to measure both productivity and impact. The inclusion of 100 KNUST academics highlights sustained research output and increasing international recognition.

The rankings also point to a strong pipeline of researchers contributing to knowledge generation and policy-relevant work, particularly in areas critical to national and regional development, including health systems and technological innovation.

University officials say the recognition affirms KNUST’s position as a leading research institution in Ghana and beyond, while reinforcing ongoing efforts to support high-impact research, interdisciplinary collaboration and global academic visibility.

The full list of ranked scientists is available in the AD Scientific Index Ghana Top 1,000 Scientists report.