Engr. Dr. Prosper Mensah is a dedicated research scientist and lecturer affiliated with the CSIR-Forestry Research Institute of Ghana. He is a certified engineer, having received his accreditation from the Institution of Engineering and Technology, Ghana, in 2021.

Engr. Dr. Mensah holds both a Doctor of Philosophy (2021) and a Master of Philosophy (2009) in Wood Science and Technology from the University of Education, Kumasi Campus. He completed his Bachelor of Education in Technology Education at the same institution with first-class honors. A trained educator, he also holds a Certificate 'A' from Komenda College of Education, reflecting his commitment and passion for teaching.

Engr. Dr. Mensah is passionate in his trained area of research; production and characterization of particleboards, characterization of wood, wood machining, production of furniture and testing, research into green adhesives, develop trade standards and education curriculum.

His love for education has led him to contribute significantly to the work of National Council for Curriculum & Assessment [NaCCA], developing Applied Technology; Teachers Manual (Applied Technology Teacher manual.indd (t-tel.org). Applied-Technology-TV.pdf (t-tel.org)) and Applied Technology; Handbook for Teachers (Applied-Technology-TV.pdf (t-tel.org). Applied-Technology-year-1-bk2.pdf (t-tel.org)). and his passion for technical and vocational education has impacted the activities of Commission for Technical and Vocational Education and Training [CTVET], developing curriculum and manuals for Competency-based Training for NP, NC and HND levels.

He is currently an active member of National Technical Committee on Precision Quality.

He is Co-leading the implementation of GSDF funded project at CSIR-FORIG; The Establishment of Bamboo Artefact Production, Training Centre (BAP-TC) at CSIR-FORIG.

He is a member of several committees in local and international levels such as Help Start Education Foundation [HSTF]-USA: Advisory Board Member. (Board of Advisors — Help Start Education Foundation), and Reviewer and a Trainer for Geneva Office of Human Right Education [GO-HRE] – Ghana. He is also the technical officer on the Foundation Franklinia, Geneva, Switzerland funded project; Coordinating and Supporting the Implementation of Ghana’s Threatened Tree Conservation Action Plan. He is a reviewer for several reputable journals and worn the 2024 Director’s Special Award – Highest Number of Publications category at CSIR-Forestry Research Institute of Ghana. In addition to his research role, He contributes as a part-time lecturer at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (Department of Forest Resource Technology) and Akenten Appiah-Menkah University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development (Department of Construction and Wood Technology).

An active Senior Minister in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he serves as Stake President for the Kumasi Ghana Ejisu Stake, where he provides leadership to fifteen ecclesiastical leaders in a designated part of the region. His dedication to both his scientific field and community service is reflected in his numerous scientific publications.

Mensah, P., Melo, R. R., Bih, F. K., Mitchual, S. J., Pimenta, A. S., Pedrosa, T. D., Paula, E. A. O. (2024). Sustainable Panels from Cocoa (Theobroma cacao) Wood Wastes Bonded with Cassava starch and Urea–Formaldehyde. Journal of Composites Science. 2024; 8(11):444. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/jcs8110444

Mensah, P., Melo, R. R. D., Mitchual, S. J., Owusu, F. W., Mensah, M. A., Donkoh, M. B., ... & Rusch, F. (2024). Ecological adhesive based on cassava starch: a sustainable alternative to replace urea-formaldehyde (UF) in particleboard manufacture. Matéria (Rio de Janeiro), 29, e20230373. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1590/1517-7076-RMAT-2023-0373

Chakurah, I., Mitchual, S. J., Francis Kofi Bih, F. K., Donkoh, M. B., Tampori, E. G., Mensah, P., & Duah-Gyamfi, A. (2024). Impact of thermal modification on some selected physical and mechanical properties of Daniellia oliveri wood. Nativa, Sinop, v. 12, n. 3, p. 482-492, 2024. Pesquisas Agrárias e Ambientais. DOI: https://doi.org/10.31413/nativa.v12i3.17742

Dorwu, F. K., Mensah, P., Antwi, K., de Melo, R. R., Pimenta, A. S., de Oliveira Paula, E. A., & Rusch, F. (2024). Influence of age and trunk positions on physicomechanical properties of Anthocleista grandiflora Gilg wood. Matéria (Rio de Janeiro), 29(2), e20240037. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1590/1517-7076-RMAT-2024-0037

Dorwu, F. K., Antwi, K., Mensah, P., Paula, E. A. O., Rusch, F., Pimenta, A. S., & Melo, R. R. (2024). Variation of the anatomic characteristics of Anthocleista grandiflora wood as a function of tree age and trunk position. Nativa, Sinop, v. 12, n. 2, p. 302-311, 2024. DOI: https://doi.org/10.31413/nativa.v12i2.16900

Mensah, P., Owusu, F. W., Adzigodie, J. K., Boakye, F., & Minkah, E. (2024). Anatomical and Physico-Mechanical Properties of Ficus exasperata Vahl Wood. Discoveries in Agriculture and Food Sciences, 12(2). 27-46. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.14738/dafs.122.1690.

Ohemeng, E., Iddrisu, M. N., Mensah, P., & de Melo, R. R. (2024). Tertiary Export Processing Firms in Ghana: The State of the Processing Technology. Discoveries in Agriculture and Food Sciences, 12(2). 47-58. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.14738/dafs.122.16905

Mensah, P., Bih, F. K., Okumi-Andoh, E. (2024). Properties of elephant grass made particleboards: Influence of a hardener. Global Journal of Engineering and Technology Advances. 18(02), 075–091. DOI: https://doi.org/10.30574/gjeta.2024.18.2.0024

Seidu, H., Nemeth, R., Owusu, F. W., Mensah, P., Awotwe-Mensah, M., & Felix, B. (2023). Effect of Temperature and Relative Humidity Variations on Bending Strength Properties of Hybrid Eucalyptus Wood in Ghana. Wood Research, 68(4), 781-791. DOI: doi.org/10.37763/wr.1336-4561/68.4.781791

Ohemeng, E., Mensah, P., Melo, R. R., Ebanyenle, E., Owusu, F. W., Seidu, H., Mitchual, S. J., (2023). Technological properties of Memecylon lateriflorum wood: a timber species from Ghana. Nativa, Sinop, v. 11, n. 3, p. 356-367. Pesquisas Agrárias e Ambientais. DOI: https://doi.org/10.31413/nativa.v11i3.15885

Awotwe-Mensah, M. Mitchual, S. J., Appiah-Kubi, E., Dadzie, P. K., Mensah, P., & Donkor, M. B. (2023). Assessment of the drying behaviour of young and mature Bambusa vulgaris from Ghana. Advances in Bamboo Science, Volume 5, November 2023, 100044. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bamboo.2023.100044

Mensah, P., Govina, J., Owusu-Asante, J. O., Seidu, H., Rodolfo Junior, F., Paula, E. A. de O., Pedrosa, T. D., & Melo, R. R. de. (2023). Durability and resistance of eco-friendly particleboards produced from agroforestry residues. Matéria (rio De Janeiro), 28(2), e20230027. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1590/1517-7076-RMAT-2023-0027

Mark Bright Donkoh, Stephen Jobson Mitchual, Emmanuel Dartey, Prosper Mensah & Michael Awotwe-Mensah (2023). Impact of training on occupational health and safety of woodworkers at a wood processing village in Ghana. Global Journal of Engineering and Technology Advances, 14(03), 007–018. https://doi.org/10.30574/gjeta.2023.14.3.0216

Judith Odei Owusu-Asante, Prosper Mensah, Emmanuel Minkah, Patience Mansa Gakpetor (MSc), Rowland Kwarteng, Emmanuel Duodu Nyarko, Bernard Eshun (2023). MAINTAIN YOUR NATURAL SKINTONE. Everyday Science for School. Volume 10, Number 2, page 16-18. Published by Ghana Science Association.

Roland Kwarteng, Judith Odei Owusu-Asante, Patience Mansa Gakpetor, Prosper Mensah, Bernard Eshun, Emmanuel Duodu Nyarko, Hilary Kwesi Ketemepi, Emmanuel Minkah (2023). THE HONEYBEE AND ITS BENEFITS. Everyday Science for School. Volume 10, Number 2, page 48-51. Published by Ghana Science Association.

Mensah, P., Danso, H., Mitchual, S. J., Donkoh, M. B. (2022). Effect of moisture content and preservatives on the discoloration of Oil Palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) Lumber. MDPI, Forests (Wood Science and Forest Products), 13, number 1799, pages 1 – 12. https://doi.org/10.3390/f13111799

Mensah, P., Owusu, F. W., Apetorgbor, M. M. & Seidu, H. (2022). Natural Durability of Three Selected Ghanaian Lesser Used/Known Timber Species using Accelerated Laboratory Test. European Modern Studies Journal. ISSN 2522-9400. VOL 6, No 1. Page 150-163. https://journal-ems.com/index.php/emsj/issue/view/30

Owusu-Asante, O. J., Mensah, P., Duah-Gyamfi, A., Owusu, J., Minkah, E., Wumbeidow, H., Ibrahim, S., Ofori, E., Nyarko, D. E. (2022). Assessment of arsenic, cadmium, and lead in snuff in the Ashanti region of Ghana. African Journal of Chemical Education, 12(2), pages 41 – 59. ISSN 2227-5835. https://faschem.org/node/29

Maila Janaína Coêlho de Souza, Rafael Rodolfo de Melo, José Benedito Guimarães Junior, Adriano Reis Prazeres Mascarenhas, Edgley Alves de Oliveira Paula, Talita Dantas Pedrosa, Daniel Maskell, Prosper Mensah, Francisco Rodolfo Junior (2022). Eco‑friendly particleboard production from coconut waste valorization. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-022-23273-5

Owusu, F. W., Prosper Mensah, Mary Mamle Apetorgbor, Haruna Seidu (2022). Communicating material for the promotion of twenty selected timber species from Ghana: Natural durability of three Lesser-used/Lesser-known tree species (Lannea welwitschii, Blighia sapida and Gilbertiodendron limba) in Ghana. Submitted to Ghana Journal of Forestry. Manuscript ID: 1620809

Mensah, P., R. Rodolfo de Melo, S. J. Mitchual, J. Govina and H. Seidu (2021). Characterisation and Utilisation of Theobroma Cacao Stem Wood. Ghana Journal of Forestry, Vol. 37, 2021, 79 – 99.

Mensah, P., Mitchual, S. J., Frimpong-Mensah, K., Appiah-Kubi, E., & Donkoh, M. B. (2021). Effect of mixing cocoa pod particles with plantain pseudostem on physical and mechanical properties of particleboard. Pro Ligno, 17(1), pages 13-25. Online ISSN 2063-7430. ISSN-L 1841-4734

Mensah, P., Mitchual, S. J., Frimpong-Mensah, K., Owusu, F. W. & Kusi, E. (2021). Some Mechanical Properties of Particleboards Produced from Four Agro-forest Residues using Cassava Starch and Urea Formaldehyde as Adhesives. Journal of Materials Science and Engineering B. David Publishing 11 (4-6), pages 43-58. Doi: 10.17265/2161-6221/2021.4-6.001

Mensah, P., Mitchual, S. J., Apetorgbor, M. M. and Frimpong- Mensah, K. (2020) Decay Resistance of Particleboards Manufactured with Four Agro-Forest Residues Using Cassava Starch and Urea Formaldehyde as Adhesives. Journal of Agricultural Chemistry and Environment, 9, pages 240-254. https://doi.org/10.4236/jacen.2020.94019

Mitchual, S. J., Mensah, P., Frimpong-Mensah, K. and Appiah-Kubi, E. (2020). Characterization of Particleboard Produced from Residues of Plantain pseudostem, Cacao Pod and Stem and Ceiba. Materials Sciences and Applications, 11, pages 817-836. https://doi.org/10.4236/msa.2020.1112054

Okai R., Mitchual, S. J., Mensah, P., Dzakpasu, R. K. (2015). Characterization of Physical, Machining and Finishing Properties of Oil Palm Lumber: An Emerging Non-Timber Forest Product in Sub-Saharan Africa. International Journal of Emerging Technology and Advanced Engineering. Website: www.ijetae.com. ISSN 2250-2459, ISO 9001:2008 Certified Journal, Volume 5, Issue 8.

2021: Institution of Engineering and Technology, Ghana Certified Engineer

2017 – 2021: University of Education, Kumasi Campus Doctor of Philosophy, Wood Science and Technology.

2007-2009: University of Education, Kumasi Campus Master of Philosophy, Wood Science and Technology

2003-2007: University of Education, Kumasi Campus B. Ed Technology Education (Wood Science)

1996-2000: College of Education, Komenda Professional Teacher Certificate ‘A’, Post-Secondary

1989-1994: Ghana Secondary Technical School, Takoradi Secondary Education

Particleboard, Wood Characterization, Non-Timber Forest Products, Furniture Engineering and Education Technology

Production and Characterization of Manufactured Boards, Wood Characterization and Machining, Characterization and Utilization of Non-Timber Forest Products, Curriculum Design and Training Modules.

2019 – present: Research Scientist, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research - Forestry Research Institute of Ghana.

2022 – present: Part-Time Lecturer – Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (Department of Forest Resource Technology)

2020 – present: Part-Time Lecturer - Akenten Appiah-Menkah University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development (Department of Construction and Wood Technology)

2016 – 2020: Part-Time Lecturer - University of Education, Winneba - Kumasi Campus (IDEL)

2010 – 2018: Facilities Manager - Temporal Affairs (Physical Facilities Department). The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Africa West Area Office. Role: Facilities Manager (Assist in designing, building new facilities, maintaining and fixing existing ones). Renting and remodeling facilities.

1. 2024 - CSIR-Forestry Research Institute of Ghana; Director’s Special Award – Scientist with Highest Number of Publications.

2. 2023 - Ghana Science Association Special Recognition 3. 2022 - CSIR-Forestry Research Institute of Ghana; Certificate of Service

4. 2021 - CSIR-Forestry Research Institute of Ghana; Director’s Special Award – Scientist with Highest Number of Publications.

5. 2008/2009 Academic year University of Education Winneba; Dean’s Award

Establishment of Bamboo Artefact Production, Research and Training Centre (BAP-RTC) at CSIR-FORIG.

Coordinating and Supporting the Implementation of Ghana’s Threatened Tree Conservation Action Plan

Broussonetia papyrifera Fibre Extraction and Characterization

1. International Society of Wood Science and Technology (ISWST)

2. Forest Product Society (FPS) FPS: https://www.forestprod.org/member/Prosperthe7thMensah

3. Ghana Institute of Foresters

4. Ghana Science Association [CSIR-FORIG Representative]

5. Research Staff Association CSIR-FORIG