Ph.D. in Food Science (Food Microbiology Option) – University of Ghana, Legon Campus (2017 – 2022).
MPhil. in Microbiology – Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi (2011 – 2014).
BSc. in Applied Biology (Food Microbiology option) – University for Development Studies (UDS), Navrongo (2006 – 2010).
Teacher’s Certificate ‘A’ – University of Cape Coast (1999 – 2002).
Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE) – Three Town Secondary School, Denu (1991 – 1994).
🔍 Research Focus:
Dr. Madilo’s research interests span Food Microbiology, Food Safety, Hygiene, Quality, Marketing, and the properties of microorganisms like Bacillus species and Lactic Acid Bacteria (LAB). He has contributed significantly to these fields through publications and presentations.
👩💼 Professional Journey:
Dr. Madilo has a diverse teaching background, serving as a Lecturer at Ho Technical University, with previous roles in South Africa and various educational institutions in Ghana. His teaching areas include Food Safety, Food Hygiene, Microbiology, and more. Notably, he has supervised and examined numerous students during his teaching career.
🏆 Honors & Awards:
The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) fellowship for research and advanced training (2019 – 2020)
University of Ghana Research Fund recipient (2019 – 2021)
Global Award for pastoral contributions to the Global Evangelical Church (2015)
DANIDA award for MPhil Microbiology Degree Program (2011 – 2014)
Study leave with pay for BSc Applied Biology, awarded by GES (2006 – 2010)
📚 Top Noted Publications :
Challenges with food safety adoption: A review
Year: 2024
Journal: Journal of Food Safety
Citation: Madilo, F. K., Kunadu, A. P.-H., & Tano-Debrah, K. (2024). Challenges with food safety adoption: A review. Journal of Food Safety, 44(1), e13099.
Index: DOI: 10.1111/jfs.13099
Pyrrolizidine alkaloid contamination of food in Africa: A review of current trends and implications
Year: 2024
Journal: Heliyon
Citation: Emmanuel Letsyo, Felix Kwashie Madilo, Liticia Effah-Manu (2024). Pyrrolizidine alkaloid contamination of food in Africa: A review of current trends and implications. Heliyon 10 (2024) e24055.
Index: DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e24055
Assessment of physicochemical parameters, and antioxidant properties of mango concentrate during different storage intervals
Year: 2024
Journal: International Journal of Food Properties
Citation: Muhammad Samiullah Awan, Asif Ahmad, Waseem Khalid, Muhammad Zubair Khalid, Ionica Coţovanu, Farhan Afzal, Suliman Yousef Alomar, Shazia Yaqub, ManalnHadi Ghaffoori Kanaan, Sura Saad Abdullah & Felix Kwashie Madilo (2024) Assessment of physicochemical parameters, and antioxidant properties of mango concentrate during different storage intervals. International Journal of Food Properties, 27:1, 71-87.
Index: DOI: 10.1080/10942912.2023.2293463
A comparative study of high-pressure processing and thermal processing techniques on characteristics and microbial evaluation of orange juice
Year: 2023
Journal: International Journal of Food Properties
Citation: Saadia Ambreen, Muhammad Umair Arshad, Ali Imran, Muhammad Afzaal & Felix Kwashie Madilo (2023) A comparative study of high-pressure processing and thermal processing techniques on characteristics and microbial evaluation of orange juice, International Journal of Food Properties, 26:2, 3214-3225.
Index: DOI: 10.1080/10942912.2023.2271678
Assessment of fresh fish value chain stakeholders’ food safety knowledge and practices at the Medina Coura market in Bamako, Mali
Year: 2023
Journal: Int. J. Biol. Chem. Sci.
Citation: Aminata Sissoko, Tano Debrah Kwaku, Fassé Samaké, Angela Parry-Hanson Kunadu, Boubacar Madio Dit Aladiogo Maïga, Felix Kwashie Madilo, and Saidou Tembely (2023). Assessment of fresh fish value chain stakeholders’ food safety knowledge and practices at the Medina Coura market in Bamako, Mali. Int. J. Biol. Chem. Sci. 17(4): 1631-1642, June 2023.
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ORCID ID: 0000-0002-1997-6658
Member of professional associations including the American Society for Microbiology and the Ghana Science Association.
📅 Research Timeline:
2009: Industrial Attachment at Food Research Institute, Accra, Ghana
2018 – 2019: Experiential Research Learning at Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research
Ongoing: Member of various committees, boards, and roles at Ho Technical University