Dr. Appiah, Desmond

Dr. Appiah, Desmond

Lecturer

deappiah@uew.edu.gh

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Publications

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

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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 ��ɫ��Ƶ - 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 - ��ɫ��Ƶ (GSA-��ɫ��ƵChapter))

University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG)

Photonics Ghana

American Physical Society (APS)

Grants/Funds Won

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The University

Academics

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