Scientists 

List of some notable Ghanaian food and nutrition scientists, with details on their biography, experience, affiliated institutions, areas of expertise, and current projects:

Photo	Name	Biography & Experience	Affiliated Institution	Expertise	Current/Ongoing Projects
	Prof. Matilda Steiner-Asiedu	A distinguished academic with significant contributions to public health nutrition in Ghana. She has worked extensively on strategies to reduce malnutrition and food insecurity.	University of Ghana, Department of Nutrition and Food Science.	Child nutrition, food safety, community nutrition interventions.	Research on maternal and child health, nutrient-rich food interventions.
	Dr. Francis Zotor	Public health nutritionist focused on the African nutrition transition and its relationship to non-communicable diseases.	University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ghana.	Maternal and child nutrition, nutrition education, non-communicable disease prevention.	Community-based nutrition education and intervention programs to reduce obesity.
	Dr. Ivy K. Osei	Former Director of Nutrition at the Ghana Health Service with extensive experience in public health nutrition policy.	Ghana Health Service, WHO consultant.	Nutrition policy, malnutrition reduction, nutrition surveillance.	Consulting on nutritional monitoring projects.
	Prof. Richmond Aryeetey	A seasoned public health nutrition expert focusing on maternal and child nutrition, particularly breastfeeding and complementary feeding practices.	University of Ghana, School of Public Health.	Maternal, infant, and young child nutrition (MIYCN), community-based health programs.	Research on exclusive breastfeeding and child feeding interventions.
	Prof. Amos Laar	A seasoned public health nutrition expert focusing on food environment, food systems, and nutrition policy on healthy diets	University of Ghana, School of Public Health.	Food environment and food systems	Research on exclusive food environment
	Prof. Anna Lartey	Renowned for her international work on food systems and nutrition. Former Director of Nutrition and Food Systems Division at FAO.	Formerly University of Ghana and FAO.	Global nutrition policy, food systems, maternal and child nutrition.	Consulting and mentorship roles in public health nutrition.
	Dr. Fidelia A. A. Dake	Senior lecturer in statistics and demographic methods, and researcher with population health and nutrition outcomes	Regional Institute for Population, University of Ghana	Population Health, Diet & Nutrition, Physical Activity, Obesity & Non-Communicable Diseases	Research on food flows in urban cities, modern nutritional assessment methods, digital communication to reinforce nutrition and household resilience
	Dr. Gloria Folson	Public health nutritionist with extensive research on maternal and child health, especially in low-income settings.	University of Ghana, School of Public Health.	Nutrition assessment, maternal and child health, policy development.	Research on nutrition interventions for preventing maternal and child undernutrition.
	Prof. Emmanuel K. Lartey	Expert in nutritional science and food chemistry, with contributions to nutrient analysis and food quality assurance.	University of Ghana, Department of Nutrition and Food Science.	Food chemistry, nutrient analysis, public health nutrition.	Collaborating on projects to enhance the nutritional quality of local food products.
	Prof. Robert Akparibo	Associate Professor in Global Health and Nutrition based within the Division of Population Health, at the School of Medicine and Population Health	University of Sheffield (UK)	School Feeding Programs, Nutrition Policy, Food Systems	Research on food nutrient flows in urban cities