Country of origin: GhanaCurrently in: Ghana, TarkwaGeneral field of specialization: Engineering sciences
OWSD Award
Academic Background
Degrees
2010DoctorateEngineering sciences
Research and Profession
Prizes, Grants and Awards
OWSD Awards
Feb 2017
OWSD-Elsevier Foundation Award for Early Career Women Scientists
For her research on microbial-mineral interaction, recovery of precious metals, water quality monitoring and acid mine drainage. Dr. Ofori-Sarpong uses fungi to break down recalcitrant gold-bearing minerals and free gold particles to enable and improve the efficiency of their extraction.
