Richard Kwamla Amewu Promoted to “Professor of Organic and Medicinal Chemistry”

The Leadership, Management, and entire fellowship of The Apostolic Church-Ghana joyfully congratulate Professor Richard Kwamla Amewu on his promotion to the rank of Professor of Organic and Medicinal Chemistry at the University of Ghana.

Professor Amewu is a distinguished synthetic organic chemist and drug discovery researcher with more than 25 years of experience in medicinal chemistry, chemical biology, and translational drug development. His research focuses on malaria, tuberculosis, Buruli ulcer, leishmaniasis, and other neglected tropical diseases.

His academic journey began with his basic education at Kpando Agbenoxoe in the Volta Region, after which he proceeded to Kpando Secondary School, where he completed his Ordinary and Advanced Level education. He later attended the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) for his undergraduate studies before pursuing his Master’s and PhD degrees at the University of Liverpool in the United Kingdom.

Beyond his distinguished academic and professional achievements, Professor Amewu is a family man. He is married to Catherine Amewu, and they are blessed with two children, Karl and Donna-Ann Amewu. He also enjoys reading scientific literature, watching sports, particularly athletics and football, and listening to music. Professor Amewu also serves faithfully in The Apostolic Church-Ghana. He fellowships at AHWC Pantang and is the Chairman of the Estate Department and a Patron of APOSA, University of Ghana .(APOSA-LEGON)

We celebrate this well-deserved achievement and thank God for Professor Amewu’s outstanding contributions to academia, scientific research, and the Church. May God continue to grant him wisdom, strength, and grace as he uses his expertise and influence to make an even greater impact.

Congratulations, Professor Amewu. We celebrate you!