Keziah Sefah
@keziahsefah
Energetic chemistry graduate with a passion for research and innovation.
GhanaWhat I'm looking for
I am a recent graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Ghana. My academic journey has been marked by a strong commitment to understanding the complexities of chemistry, particularly in areas such as inorganic and organic synthesis, material chemistry, and chemical biology. I thrive in collaborative environments and am dedicated to achieving excellence in every project I undertake.
As a Lead Student Researcher in the Borquaye Research Group, I have gained hands-on experience in conducting in vitro investigations and characterizing compounds from local medicinal plants. My role as a Research and Development Assistant at Echochem Group further honed my skills in quality control and formulation development, ensuring compliance with industry standards. I am eager to leverage my research experience and technical skills to contribute to innovative projects in the field of chemistry.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Research Assistant
Center for Scientific and Industrial Research (FORIG)
Jul 2023 - Present (1 year 10 months)
Currently working on various research projects, contributing to scientific studies and data analysis in the field of industrial research.
Lead Student Researcher
Borquaye Research Group
Jul 2021 - Present (3 years 10 months)
Conducted in vitro investigations into the anthelminthic properties of local medicinal plants and their extracts. Led research on isolation and characterization of compounds, contributing to the understanding of their bioactivity.
Research Assistant
Borquaye Research Group
Oct 2020 - Present (4 years 7 months)
Assisted in obtaining ethanolic extracts of natural products and performed various analyses including spectroscopic techniques and molecular docking.
Research and Development Assistant
Echochem Group
Nov 2019 - Jan 2022 (2 years 2 months)
Employed quality control measures for product formulations and developed improved formulations for liquid soaps and detergents, ensuring compliance with local standards.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
KTKwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Bachelor of Science with Honors, Chemistry
2019 - 2023
Completed a Bachelor of Science with Honors in Chemistry. Developed a mature and responsible approach to tasks, with a strong desire to use Chemistry training to establish a career foundation. Gained hands-on experience in inorganic and organic synthesis, material chemistry, nanoscience, and more.
Yaa Asantewaa Girls Senior High School
West African Senior Secondary School Certificate
2016 - 2019
Completed the West African Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination, providing a foundational education in various subjects.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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