Professor Edmund Ekuadzi Appointed Acting Dean of the International Programmes Office (IPO)
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) proudly announces the appointment of Professor Edmund Ekuadzi, a distinguished pharmacognosist and researcher from the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, as the Acting Dean of the International Programmes Office (IPO).
Professor Ekuadzi has been instrumental in advancing KNUST’s global engagement through impactful academic exchanges, collaborative research, and student mobility initiatives. His leadership and dedication have significantly contributed to expanding the university’s international footprint and fostering meaningful partnerships with institutions across the world.
A renowned scholar, Prof. Ekuadzi’s research focuses on the chemistry of medicinal plants, drug discovery, and the development of herbal medicines for both local and international markets. His work continues to bridge traditional knowledge with modern pharmaceutical science, contributing to health innovation and sustainable development.
In his new role as Acting Dean, Professor Ekuadzi will spearhead KNUST’s internationalisation strategy, driving efforts to build sustainable partnerships with universities, research institutions, and development organisations globally. His vision is to position KNUST as a globally competitive institution that champions cross-cultural learning, innovation, and international research collaboration.
The KNUST College of Health Sciences extends its warmest congratulations to Professor Ekuadzi on this well-deserved appointment and wishes him success as he leads the International Programmes Office toward new heights of global excellence.
