Dr. Delali Polycarp

DELALI POLYCARP (also known as POLYCARP EDEM KUVODU) is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Hospitality Management, School of Applied Science and Arts, Bolgatanga Technical University. He holds a Doctoral degree in Food Science and Technology minor in Human Nutrition and Food, from the University of the Philippines, Los Baños (January 2022). He obtained Master of Philosophy in Food Science from the University of Ghana, Legon since 2011, and Bachelor of Science (Biological Sciences) from the University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast Ghana since 2007. He teaches courses in food science, food processing and analysis, food engineering, food technology and microbiology, food sanitation and safety, and nutrition since 2012 at Bolgatanga Technical University. He has co-authored several works on Ghanaian yam germplasm. His carrier objective is to conduct research and train persons on food safety, good manufacturing practices, food preservation and food products development in ensuring food safety and security leading towards national development. He is a devout Christian and married with four daughters.

1. Abonuusum Ayimbire, Abdul-Rahaman Saibu Salifu, Christina Abi Atinga, and Delali Polycarp. (2018). Sweet Potato Varietal Evaluation Trial for Food Nutritional Values. Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International. 15(3): 1-12. Article no.JAERI.42623 ISSN: 2394-1073.
2. Delali Polycarp. (2017). Textural Characteristics of Seven different Yams (Dioscorea species) grown and consumed in Ghana. International Journal of Scientific and Technology Research. ISSN 2277-8616. 6 (2) 281-284.
3. Delali Polycarp, Emmanuel Ohene Afoakwa, Agnes K. Anane-Asamoah, and Baako Haruna. (2016). Physico-functional characteristics of Seven Different Yams (Dioscorea species) in Ghana. International Journal of Innovation and Applied Studies. ISSN 2028-9324. 18 (4) 1015-1022.
4. Delali Polycarp, Emmanuel Ohene Afoakwa and Agnes K. Anane-Asamoah (2016). Rheological properties of seven different yam (Dioscorea species) within the Ghanaian yam germplasm. International Journal of Innovation and Scientific Research. ISSN: 2028-9324. 26 (2) 445-452.
5. Agboste Paul and Polycarp Delali (2016) Variability in yield, oxidative status, and appearance of palm (Elaeis guinensis) oil as affected by fruit type and extraction equipment. International Journal of Scientific and Technology Research. ISSN: 2277-8616. Volume 5, Issue 10, Pages 120-124.
6. Afoakwa, E.O., Polycarp, D., Budu, A.S., Mensah-Brown, H. and Otoo, E. (2013). Variability in biochemical composition and cell wall constituents among seven varieties in Ghanaian yam (Dioscorea) germplasm. African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development. ISSN: 1684-5374. 13 (4) 8106-8127.
7. Polycarp, D., Afoakwa, E.O., Budu, A.S. and Otoo, E. (2012). Characterization of chemical composition and anti-nutritional factors in seven species within the Ghanaian yam (Dioscorea) germplasm. International Food Research Journal. ISSN: 2231-7546. 19 (3) 985-992.