Dr. Appiah, Desmond
Dr. Appiah, Desmond
Lecturer
deappiah@uew.edu.gh |
Biography
- Born and raised in Kumasi a city located in the central part of Ghana, West Africa
- I am committed to applying my education, experience, and relevant skills to actively contribute to the progress of academic and state-of-the-art research
- My goal is to build a fulfilling career in the dynamic fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) and Education, employing meticulous scientific and educational methodologies to tackle urgent challenges in both scientific exploration and educational advancement, not only in Ghana but beyond
Contact Details
deappiah@uew.edu.gh
bembo88donk@yahoo.com
Online Profiles
Qualifications
July 2023
Post Graduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, PGDTLHE
University of Education, Winneba
Ghana
June 2019
Ph.D. Power Engineering and Engineering Thermophysics
Jiangsu University
China
November 2015
M.Phil. Geophysics
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Ghana
June 2010
B.Sc. Physics
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Ghana
August 2016
Diploma in Education
Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development (erstwhile University of Education, Winneba - Kumasi Campus)
Ghana
May 2005
S.S.S.C.E (General Science)
Prempeh College, Kumasi
Ghana
Research Interest
Renewable Energy Applications
Thermodynamic Analysis of Energy Systems
Multiphysics Simulations
Identification and Analysis of Common Misconceptions in Physics
Pedagogical Approaches and Long-term Retention of Conceptual Understanding in Physics
Employment History
Teaching Experience
Areas of Specialization
Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer Enhancement & its Application
Applications of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) in Physics Applications
Turbulence Modelling, Design, Simulation and Optimization of Hydraulic Machines
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education
Positions Held
January 2023 – To Date
Graduate Coordinator
Physics Education Department, University of Education-Winneba
Ghana
August 2021 - January 2023
Examinations Officer
Physics Education Department, University of Education-Winneba
Ghana
Honours & Awards
October, 2016 – June, 2019
Presidential Scholarship
Jiangsu University
China
Professional Memberships
Ghana Science Association - University of Education, Winneba (GSA-UEW Chapter))
University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG)
Photonics Ghana
American Physical Society (APS)
Grants/Funds Won
The University
Academics
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