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Felix Dapare Dakora

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Felix Dapare Dakora, is a Ghanaian plant biologist investigating biological nitrogen fixation at the Tshwane University of Technology in South Africa. He currently serves as President of The African Academy of Sciences for the 2017–2023 terms. Dakora was awarded the UNESCO-Equatorial Guinea International Prize for Research in the Life Sciences and the African Union Kwame Nkrumah Scientific Award. Dakora is a Fellow of the Academy of Science of South Africa.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Ghana wd
Citizenship
Ghana wd
Occupation
botanist wd
Education
University of Western Australia, University of Ghana, University of Sydney wd

Positions held wd

  • president (2017–2023)

Awards wd

  • UNESCO-Equatorial Guinea International Prize for Research in the Life Sciences (2012)
  • Fellow of the African Academy of Sciences (2014)
  • Member of the Academy of Science of South Africa (2005)
  • Fellow of the Royal Society of South Africa (2007)
  • Fellow of the African Scientific Institute (2020)
  • Member of the Chinese Academy of Engineering
  • Fellow of the International Science Council

Questions

When was Felix Dapare Dakora born?
Felix Dapare Dakora was born on 14 November 1952 in Ghana.
What positions has Felix Dapare Dakora held?
Positions held by Felix Dapare Dakora include: president (2017–2023).
Where did Felix Dapare Dakora study?
Felix Dapare Dakora was educated at University of Western Australia, University of Ghana, University of Sydney.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Felix Dapare Dakora · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q32860776 · CC0 1.0

Last updated · facts checked 14 November 2026

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