OWSD Award
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.
Awardee Work Position
Associate Professor, University of Mines and Technology
Specialization
Energy and minerals engineering
Award Category
February 2017
Grace Ofori-Sarpong > Other Awards
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.
Degrees:
2010
Doctorate
Engineering sciences