This curriculum vitae outlines the educational and professional background of Nii Korley Kortei. He received a PhD in Radiation Processing from the Graduate School of Nuclear and Allied Sciences at the University of Ghana. He has over 15 publications in peer-reviewed journals and has worked as a tutor and research officer. Currently, he is a candidate for his PhD focused on using radiation processing techniques in biotechnology applications related to food and agriculture.

1. CURRICULUM VITAE [C.V]
NII KORLEY KORTEI
Dept. of Nuclear Agric. & Radiation Processing
Graduate School of Nuclear and Allied Sciences
Mobile: 0244-989635.
E-mail: niikorleykortei@gmail.com
PERSONAL PROFILE
 Date of Birth : 18th June,1978
 Nationality : Ghanaian
 Marital Status : Single
OBJECTIVE
I aspire to contribute my knowledge and well polished skills in Radiation Processing,
Biotechnology (Food, Agricultural, Industrial), Microbiology, Research Methods and
Scientific Communications in a progressively corporate environment in which these skills
are relevant and find solutions to problems that confront today’s corporate organisations
and society.
EDUCATION________________________________________________ _
UNIVERSITY OF GHANA 2011-2015
GRADUATE SCHOOL OF NUCLEAR AND ALLIED SCIENCES
PH.D (RADIATION PROCESSING - Candidate)
KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 2004-2008
MSC. BIOTECHNOLOGY
KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 1998-2003
BSC. AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE
PRIVATE CANDIDATE 1997
O’ LEVEL
ACHIMOTA SCHOOL 1994-1996
S.S.S.C.E
SNAPS J.S.S 1990-1993
B.E.C.E

2. WORK HISTORY
Royal Professional Institute, Madina, Accra.
Tutor July 2009- 2012
 Elective Chemistry and Biology, Integrated science tutor
 Marking of examination scripts
 Assisting in examination invigilation
Forestry Research Institute, Fumesua, Kumasi.
Assistant Research officer (Attachment) April, 2007
 Operation of PCR and other equipment
 Assisting in research publications
 Collection of data and Analysis
Department of Parks and Gardens (Head Office), Accra.
(National service)
Field Supervisor 2003/ 2004.
 Monitoring daily activities of the fields.
 Evaluating specific problems
 Preparing daily reports for analysis
LIST OF PUBLICATIONS
1) Kortei, N.K, Odamtten G.T, Obodai M, Appiah V, Annan S.N.Y, Acquah S.A and
Armah J.N.O. (2014). Comparative effect of gamma irradiated and steam sterilized
composted ‘wawa’ (Triplochiton scleroxylon) sawdust on the growth and yield of
Pleurotus ostreatus (Jacq. ex. Fr) Kummer. Innovative Romanian Food Biotechnology,
2014, 14: 69-78.
2) Kortei, N.K, Odamtten, G.T, Obodai, M, Appiah, V, Akuamoah, F, Adu-Bobi, A.K,
Annan, S.N.Y, Armah, J.N.O and Acquah, S.A (2014). Evaluating the effect of gamma
radiation on the total phenolic content, flavonoids and antioxidant activity of dried
Pleurotus ostreatus (Jacq. ex. Fr) Kummer stored in packaging materials. Advances in
Pharmaceutics, 2014; Article I.D 262807, 1-8.

3. 3) Kortei, N.K, Odamtten, G.T, Obodai, M, Appiah, V, Wiafe- Kwagyan, M. (2015).
Evaluating the effect of gamma irradiation and steam sterilization on the survival and
growth of sawdust fungi in Ghana. British Microbiology Research Journal, 2015; 7(4):
180-192.
4) Kortei, N.K, Odamtten, G.T, Obodai, M, Appiah, V, Wiafe-Kwagyan M and Narh-
Mensah,D.L. (2015). Comparative effect of gamma irradiated and steam sterilized
sorghum grains (Sorghum bicolor) for spawn production of Pleurotus ostreatus (Jacq.
Ex. Fr) Kummer. Applied Science Report, 2015; 10(1): 12-21.
5) Kortei, N.K, Odamtten, G.T, Appiah, V, Obodai, M, Annan, T.A, Adu- Gyamfi, A,
Akonor, P.T, Annan, S.N.Y, Acquah, S.K, Armah, J.O, Mills, S.W.O.(2014).
Microbiological quality assessment of gamma irradiated fresh and dried mushrooms
(Pleurotus ostreatus) and determination of D10 values of Bacillus cereus in storage packs.
European Journal of Biotechnology and Biosciences, 2014; 2 (1): 28-34.
6) Kortei N.K, Odamtten G.T, Obodai M, Appiah V, Adu-Gyamfi, A, Wiafe-Kwagyan
M. (2015). Comparative occurrence of resident fungi on gamma irradiated and steam
sterilized sorghum grains (Sorghum bicolor L.) for spawn production in Ghana.
British Biotechnology Journal, 2015; 7(1): 21-32.
7) Kortei N.K, Odamtten G.T, Obodai M, Appiah V, Wiafe-Kwagyan M, Akonor P.T ,
Ayim- Akonor M, Adaboro R.M. (2015). Preliminary shelf life studies of in-vitro
antioxidant potential of gamma irradiated dried mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus Ex.
Fries) Kummer in Ghana. British Journal of Pharmaceutical Research (Accepted)
8) Kortei N.K, Odamtten G.T, Ayim-Akonor, M, Akonor P.T. (2015). Solar Drying
Kinetics of Gamma Irradiation-Pretreated Oyster Mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus)
International Food Research Journal (Accepted)
9) Kortei, N.K, Odamtten, G.T, Obodai, M, Appiah, V, Akonor, P.T (2015).
Determination of colour parameters of gamma irradiated fresh and dried mushrooms
during storage. Croatian Journal of Food Technology, Biotechnology and Nutrition
(Accepted)
10) Kortei, N.K, Odamtten, G.T, Obodai, M, Appiah, V, Abbey L, Oduro-Yeboah, C,
Akonor, P.T. (2015). Influence of gamma radiation on some textural properties of fresh
and dried oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus) (Jacq.Ex.Fr) Kummer. Annals Food
Science and Technology, 16(1): 11-19.
11) Kortei N.K, Odamtten G.T, Obodai M, Appiah V. (2015). Bioconversion of gamma
irradiated and steam sterilized ‘wawa’ sawdust (Triplochiton scleroxylon) by oyster
mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) mycelia. International Food Research Journal
(Accepted)

4. 12) Kortei, N.K and Wiafe- Kwagyan, M. (2015). Comparative appraisal of the total
phenolic content, flavonoids, free scavenging activity and nutritional qualities of
Pleurotus ostreatus (EM-1) and Pleurotus eous (P-31) cultivated on rice straw in Ghana.
Journal of Advances in Biology and Biotechnology 3(4): 153-164.
13) Kortei, N.K and Wiafe- Kwagyan, M. (2014). Evaluating the effect of gamma
radiation on eight different agro-lignocellulose waste materials for the production of
oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus eous (Berk.) Sacc. Strain P-31. Croatian Journal of Food
Technology, Biotechnology and Nutrition 9(3-4): 83-90.
14) Kortei, N.K, Dzogbefia, V.P and Obodai, M. (2014). Assessing the effect of
composting cassava peel based substrates on the yield, nutritional quality and physical
characteristics of P. ostreatus (Jacq.Ex.Fr.) Kummer. Biotechnology Research
International Volume 2014, Article ID 571520, 1-9.
15) Kortei N.K and Akonor PT (2015). Correlation between hue angle and colour
lightness of gamma irradiated mushrooms. Annals Food Science and Technology. 16(1):
98-103.
16) Kortei, N.K, Akonor, P.T., Appiah, A.H.K, Mills, S.W.O, Annan, S.N.Y, Armah,
J.N.O and Acquah, S.A. (2015). Combined effect of solar drying and gamma radiation on
the microbiological quality of P.ostreatus (Ex.Fr). Scentia Agriculturae 11(3): 132- 138.
17) Kortei, N.K (2008). Determination of optimal growth and yield parameters of oyster
mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus) cultivated on composted cassava peels-based
formulation. Msc. Thesis, Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, K.N.U.S.T,
Kumasi.
18) Kortei, N.K (2004). Effect of compost prepared from household wastes and poultry
manure in compost-soil mixtures on the growth and yield of lettuce (Lactuca sativa). Bsc.
thesis, Faculty of Agriculture, K.N.U.S.T, Kumasi.
ARTICLES PUBLISHED IN CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS/NEWSPAPERS
1) Dzogbefia, V.P. and Kortei, N. K., (2008). “Establishing optimum parameters for the
cultivation of oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus) on cassava peels”. In: Second
College of Science Research Retreat, Ho, July 10 -13.
2) Kortei, N.K (2014). Biotechnology and Genetically Modified Foods/Organisms
Daily Graphic - Saturday, 1st February, 2014. (Part 1)
Daily Graphic - Monday, 3rd February, 2014. (Part 2)

5. Online-http://www.graphic.com.gh/features/opinion/16804-biotechnology-and-
genetically-modified-organism foods
BOOKS/MANUALS PUBLISHED
1) Kortei, N.K (2011). Growing oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus) on composted
agrowastes : An efficient way of utilizing lignocellulosic materials. Lambert Academic
Publishers. Saarbrucken, Germany.
WORKSHOPS AND CONFERENCES ATTENDED
Thesis and Research writing workshop, Centre for African August 2011
Wetlands, University of Ghana, Legon, Ghana.
Workshop on Agricultural Value Chain Assessment organised by 2009
GTZ and the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, Kwame Nkrumah
University of Science & Technology, KNUST.
Characterization, Conservation and Domestication of indigenous Edible May 2013
and Medicinal Mushrooms on agricultural residues”(CDEMM).
Council for Scientific and Industrial Research –Food Research
Institute/ EMBRAPA Genetic Resources and Biotechnology (Brazil).
Accra.
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES .
Reviewer for Scientific Journals
Journal of Scientific Research and Report 2013 To date
Issues in Biological Sciences and Pharmaceutical Research 2013 To date
International Journal of Agricultural Policy and Research 2013 To date
British Journal of Applied Science and Technology 2014 To date
British Journal of Medicinal and Medical Research 2014 To date
British Biotechnology Journal 2014 To date
Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology 2013 To date
Plant Cell Biotechnology and Molecular Biology 2014 To date
The Phillipines Agricultural Scientist 2015 To date
European Journal of Medicinal Plants 2014 To date
Journal of Biology and Applied Research International 2015

6. International Research Journal of Public and Environmental Health 2015
Journal of Biology and Nature 2015
University Hall Representative
Old Achimotans Association (O.A.A), KNUST 1999-2002
Eastern Compound Coordinator
Swimming Club, Achimota School 1994 1996
POTENTIALS
 Drive and determination to help set the university’s standard of excellence well into the
21st century.
 Team player, ability to work independently with less or no supervision, good
interpersonal skills and have disciplined work ethics.
 Analytical in nature, talent for seeing things differently, committed innovator
 Ready to accept challenges; enjoy competitive situations.
 Result oriented.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
 Strong knowledge and skills in modern biotechnology and biological sciences
 Strong knowledge of Microbiological techniques
 Excellent written and verbal skills.
 Computer literate; knowledge in Microsoft office suite (Ms Word, DOS, Excel,
Power Point)
 Proficient user of SPSS, GENSTAT, STATGRAPHICS
 Ability to drive.
 Flexibility / adaptability to work environment.

7. REFEREES
 Prof. G.T. Odamtten
Professor of Mycology and Plant Pathology
College of Basic and Applied Sciences
Department of Botany
University of Ghana
P. O. Box 55
Legon.
Cell: +233 (0) 244663636
E-mail: georgeodamtten@yahoo.com
 Prof.(Mrs.) V. Appiah
Principal Research Scientist and Senior Lecturer
Department of Nuclear Agriculture and Radiation Processing,
Graduate School of Nuclear and Allied Sciences,
University of Ghana,
P.O.Box AE 1
Cell: +233 (0) 243181003
Email: vicappiah@yahoo.com
 Dr. H.M Amoatey,
Principal Research Scientist and Senior Lecturer,
Department of Nuclear Agriculture and Radiation Processing,
Graduate School of Nuclear and Allied Sciences,
University of Ghana,
P. O. Box AE 1,
Atomic-Accra,
Cell: +233 (0) 269547856;
Email: hmamoatey@yahoo.com.
 Dr. (Mrs) M. Obodai
Principal Research Scientist, Deputy Director and Senior Lecturer
Food Research Institute
Council for Scientific and Industrial Research
P. O. Box M20
Cell: +233 (0) 207930703

8. Email: obodaime@yahoo.com