Engr. Prof. Peter Kessels Dadzie

Engr. Prof. Peter Kessels Dadzie
Email: 
pkkdadzie@yahoo.com
peterdadzie71@gmail.com
peter.kdadzie@kstu.edu.gh
Designation: 
Dean- Faculty of Built and Natural Environment
Staff Grade: 
Associate Professor
Department: 
Department of Interior Design and Materials Technology
Brief Bio: 

ENGR. PROF. PETER KESSELS DADZIE -PhD is the Dean of the Faculty of Built and Natural Environment (FBNE) of Kumasi Technical University (KsTU). He is a Professional teacher of over 26 years cumulative teaching experience and who holds PhD.-Wood Science and Technology; MSc.-Wood Technology and Industrial Management; BEd.-Technology Education in (Wood and Construction Technology Options); and Diploma -Technology Education (Wood, Construction, and Electricals and Electronics Options).

Education: 
  1. PhD - Wood Science and Technology; University of Education, Winneba, Kumasi Campus (August 2010 – July 2014)  Areas: Science and Technology of Wood and other Biomaterials Materials and Products.
  2.  MSc. - Wood Tech. and Industrial Mgt.; Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi-Ghana (June 2004 – June 2007)Areas: 1. Wood Science and Technology- Sciences and Technology of wood and wood products manufacturing; Furniture Design and Production; ForestMaterials Treatment and Preservation.Management- MBA courses - Management Accounting; Corporate Finance; Productions and Operations Management; Human Resources Management; Advanced Theories in Management and Management Issues.
  3. BEd. -Wood & Construction Tech. Options; University of Education, Winneba, Kumasi (Sept. 2001 – July2002)
  4. Dip. -Technology Education; Construction, Wood and Electricals; University of Education, Winneba, Kumasi. (Sept. 1998 –July 2001) 
  5. Teachers’ Cert ‘A’P/S. - Maths and Tech. Skills; Komenda Training College (Nov. 1992 – June 1995)
  6. G. C. E. ‘A’ Level   - Mathematics, Economics and Agricultural Science; Private Candidate (Dec. 1994)
  7. G. C. E. O’ Level – General Science; Asankrangwa Sec. School (Sept.1986- June 1989) and Tarkwa Sec. School (Sept. 1990-June 1992)
Professional Membership: 
1. Forest Products Society- FPS (USA) 2. Society of Wood Science and Technology – SWST (USA)
Research Interests: 
1. Wood Materials Engineering and Mechanics 2. Natural durability and decay resistance of wood 3. Wood/logging residues utilization and Forest conservation studies. 4. Wood and furniture products marketing, costing and economics. 5. Industrial and Human Resource Management 6. Wood and Furniture Industry development Studies 7. Finger – jointing Technology 8. Wood anatomy and identification
Teaching Areas: 
  • Wood Anatomy and Identification,
  • Wood Mechanics/Engineering
  • Materials Science &Technology,
  • Conversion and Treatment of timber,
  • Costing and Estimating,
  • Packaging and Marketing.
  • Principles and Practices of Management
  • Change Management
  • Logic and Critical Thinking
Conferences Attended: 

Conferences Attended & Papers Presented:

  1. 1. Dadzie P.K. (2020). The worth of tropical hardwood branchwood as supplementary material to its stemwood for wood products manufacturing.Presented at the 1ST International Conference on Minerals Metallurgy & Materials (Materials 2021), Magnus Group, Virtual Conference, 22nd to 23rd March, 2021.
  2. Dadzie P.K., Amoah M., Inkum P.B., Boampong E., Ansah O.V.Jnr (2020).Technical Contribution towards National Development: The Case of Suitability Assessment of Cedrela Odorata L. (Miliaceae) for pulp and paper making. Presented at the 6th International Conference on Applied Science and Technology (ICAST), Kumasi Technical University, Virtual Conference, 2019.
  3. Dadzie, P. K; Owusu-Ansah V. (Jnr); Antwi-Boasiako K.; Adusei, A. D. (2019). Models in University-Industry linkages, their structure, and benefits.1st Applied Research Conference of Technical Universities and Polytechnics in Ghana, Ho Technical University, Ho, Ghana, 9th -10th September, 2019.
  4. Parker, B. Q.; Dadzie, P. K. (2019). Industry targeted University Education: An agenda of Technical Universities in Ghana with Perspective from the Kumasi Technical University.1st Applied Research Conference of Technical Universities and Polytechnics in Ghana, Ho Technical University, Ho, Ghana, 9th -10th September, 2019.
  5. Dadzie, P. K; Inkum, P. B.; Amoah, M & Acheampong, M. (2019). Supplementing stemwood in wood products manufacturing: the comparison of density and decay resistance of a hardwood species from natural forest stands in Ghana.3rd International Scientific Conference WOOD-SCIENCE-ECONOMY, Wood Technology Institute, Poznan, Poland, 21st -22nd October, 2019 (in book of Abstract but I couldn’t attend to present).
  6. Dadzie, P. K; Amoah, M; Inkum, P. B.; Boampong E. (2018). Branchwood utilization towards mitigating deforestation and climate change: A comparison of some characteristics of stemwood and branchwood across ecological zones. Presented at the 5th International Conference on Applied Science and Technology (ICAST), Kumasi Technical University, Anita Hotel, Kumasi, 27th -28th September, 2018.
  7. Dadzie P. K & Amoah M. (2015). Predicting Bending Properties of Stem and Branch Wood of a Tropical Hardwood Species from Density and Moisture Content. Presented at the 58th International Convention of the Society of Wood Science and Technology (SWST), Jackson Lake Lodge, Grand Teton National Park, Jackson, Wyoming, U.S.A 7th -12th June, 2015.
  8. Dadzie P. K. (2015). Furniture and Lumber Exports from Ghana: A Comparative Study of Some Market   Trends (Poster with 5 minutes oral presentation).Presented at the 58th International Convention of the Society of Wood Science and Technology (SWST), Jackson Lake Lodge, Grand Teton National Park, Jackson, Wyoming, U.S.A 7th -12th June, 2015.
  9. Dadzie P. K. & Amoah M. (2013) Natural Durability Quality Investigations; A Necessity towards Entrepreneurs Acceptance of Branchwoods as New Materials for Garden Furniture Production. Presented at the 6th Annual International Applied Research Conference at Koforidua Polytechnic, Koforidua, Ghana.  2nd – 5th July 2013.
  10. Dadzie P. K. (2013) Quantifying branchwood stock in Ghana’s Forests: A necessity to attract investment and save the environment. Presented at the 67th International Convention of the Forest Products Society (FPS) and the Society of Wood Science and Technology (SWST), Austin TX. U.S.A (http://www.forestprod.org/ic/assets/resources/IC_67_program.pdf ) 9th - 11th June, 2013.
  11. Dadzie P. K (2013) Anatomical characteristics and natural durability qualities of some Ghanaian hardwood branches and their stem woods. Presented at the International Conference of the College of Engineering, University of North Texas (UNT), Denton TX.  U.S.A. 13th June 2013. 
  12. Dadzie P. K. (2011) A preliminary guide for entrepreneurship studies in the wood products industry; a necessary step towards enhancing value addition for wealth creation and development.Presented at the 1st International Conference of Entrepreneurship Educators, Researchers and Entrepreneurs in Africa (CEREA 2011), Kumasi, Ashanti Region, Ghana. 28th – 30th Nov. 2011.
  13. Dadzie P. K (2012) Assessing the Impact of Volume Produced and Differential Costs on Profits in Garden Furniture Production using Scenario and Sensitivity Analyses; A Case Study of a Ghanaian Local Company. Presented at the 66th International Convention of the Forest Products Society, The Omni Shoreham Hotel, Washington, DC. USA, 3rd – 5th June, 2012.
  14. Dadzie P. K. & Frimpong-Mensah K. (2011) Value Addition to Wood Resources, the Case of Garden Furniture Production and Export in Ghana.  Study of a Local Firm. Presented at the 65th International Convention of the Forest Products Society, Portland, Oregon. U.S.A. 19th -21st June 2011.
     
Publications: 
  1.  Dadzie P. K., Awotwe-Mensah., Amoah M (2021). Materials mix ratio and binder type effects on physical and mechanical properties of particleboard from mixed-wood sawdust and Cocos nucifera (Coconut) husks. Journal of the Indian Academy of Wood Science. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13196-021-00288-y 
  2. Dadzie P.K., Amoah M., Inkum P.B., Boampong E., Ansah O.V.Jnr (2021). Vertical and Horizontal Cell Structural Appraisal of a 9-Year Cedrela odorata L. (Miliaceae) for Pulp and Paper Making. Material Sci.3(1):08. https://doi.org/10.35702/msci.10008
  3. Dadzie P.K. (2019). Between species and wood type variations in some physical, termite resistivity and microstructural properties of some logging residues of Ptyregota macrocarpa and Terminalia superba. International Wood Products Journal, 10 (4); 149–161; doi.org/10.1080/20426445.2019.1693086
  4. Amoah M., Assan F. & Dadzie P.K. (2019). Aboveground biomass, carbon storage and fuel values of Bambusa vulgaris, Oxynateria abbyssinica and Bambusa vulgaris var.vitata plantations in the Bobiri forest reserve of Ghana. Journal of Sustainable Forestry, 1-24.
  5. Amoah M., Cremer T., Dadzie P.K., Ohene M. & Marfo O. (2019). Firewood collection and consumption practices and barriers to uptake of modern fuels among rural households  in Ghana. International Forestry Review, 21(2); 149-166.
  6. Amoah M., Mensah E., Dadzie P.K. & Asomani J. (2018). Successes and challenges in industrial clusters: Some empirical evidence from Wood Industrial Cluster in Kumasi, Ghana. Journal of Investment and Management. 7(1): 1-12.
  7. Dadzie P. K., Amoah, M., Ebanyenle, E. & Fimpong-Mensah, K. (2016). Characterization of Density and Selected anatomical features of stemwood and branchwood of E. cylindricum, E. angolense and K. ivorensis from natural forests in Ghana. European Journal of Wood and Wood Produts. DOI 10.1007/s00107-017-1195-6
  8. Dadzie P. K., Amoah, M., Fimpong-Mensah, K., & Inkum, P. B. (2016). Variation in bending strength properties in stem and branch woods as influenced by density and moisture levels in Entandrophragma cylindricum, Australian Forestry, 79 (4): 233-240. 
  9. Dadzie P. K. & Frimpong-Mensah K., (2016). Conversion efficiency and profitability of further processing lumber to garden furniture in Ghana for exports, a case study of an export company, Takoradi Polytechnic Journal, 4 (3): 54-67.
  10. Dadzie P. K, Amoah M, Frimpong-Mensah K, & Oheneba-Kwarten F  (2016). Some physical, mechanical, and anatomical characteristics of stemwood and branchwood of two hardwood species used for construction and furniture structures, Materials and Structures, 49: 4947-4958, 
  11. Dadzie P. K, Amoah M, Frimpong-Mensah K, & Sheldon Q. S (2016). Comparison of density and selected microscopic characteristics of stem and branch wood of two commercial trees in Ghana, Wood Science and Technology, 50:91-104.
  12. Dadzie P. K, Agyapong, A. K. & Inkum P. B (2015). Some Market Trends of Wood Products Exports in Ghana and Their Implications for Stakeholders: The Case of Furniture and Kiln-Dried Lumber. International Journal of Business and Economics Research. 4(6): 307-314.
  13. Dadzie P. K, & Amoah M (2015). Density, some anatomical properties and natural durability of stem and branch wood of two tropical hardwood species for ground applications, European Journal of Wood and Wood Products, 73: 759-773.
  14. Boampong E, Effah B, Dadzie P K, & Asibey O (2015). Ergonomic Functionality of Classroom Furniture in Senior High Schools in Ghana, International Journal of Advanced Science &Technology, 2 (1): 6-11.
  15. Dadzie P. K, Amoah M, Boampong E, & Frimpong-Mensah K (2015). Effect of density and moisture Content on biological durability of stem and branch wood of Entandrophragma cylindricum (sapele), Journal of Indian Academy of Wood Science, 12 (1) 44-53.
  16. Amoah M, Dadzie P. K, Bih F.K. & Wiafe E. D (2015). Consumer Preference and Purchase Intentions for Rattan Furniture, Wood and Fibre Science, 47 (3) 1-15.
  17. Dadzie P. K, Frimpong-Mensah K, Amoah M, & Boampong E (2015). Scenario Analysis of Profits in Further Processing Lumber to Furniture in Ghana for Export: A Case Study of a Local Firm, International Journal of Business and Economic Research, 4(2): 55-66. 
  18. Dadzie P. K., Amoah, M. & Tekpetey S. L (2014). Preliminary Assessment of Wealth Creation in Wood Products’ Business in Ghana: The Perspective of Lumber and Furniture Production and Implications for Entrepreneurship, International Journal of Business and Economic Research, 3(6): 243-249. 
  19. Dadzie, P. K., & Amoah, M (2014) Timber Merchantable Residue Quantities and Harvesting Efficiency in Tropical Forests of Ghana; Drivers of Wood Residue Utilization for Forest Conservation, Global Journal of Science Frontier Research H, Environment and Earth Science, 14 (5/10): 33-46.
  20. Amoah M., Kwarteng O. F, & Dadzie P. K. (2014). Bending Properties and Joint Efficiency of Some Tropical Hardwoods Finger-Jointed in Green and Dry States, Journal of the Indian Academy of Wood Science, 11(1):  57-64. 
  21. Amoah, M. & Dadzie, P. K (2013). Preference for Wood and Plastic-Based Ceiling Panels by Homeowners in Ghana: Implications for Tropical Forest Conservation and Prospects for the Local Wood Industry, Journal of Environmental Science and Engineering; 2 (10):.637-650.  
  22. Dadzie, P. K. (2013). The Potential Contribution of Branchwood Quantity, left after Logging Operations, Towards Reducing Depletion Rate and Preserving Ghana’s Forest Ecosystem, America Journal of Agriculture and Forestry, 1 (2):32-39.