Emmanuel Atta-Obeng is an Assistant Professor of Biology in the Department of Natural Sciences at the Coppin State University. His research focuses on developing bio-products from biological resources as well as bio refinery wastes such as lignin and hemicellulose, employing green engineering while maximizing a circular economy. Emmanuel holds a PhD. in Sustainable Biomaterials from the West Virginia University; a Master of Science Degree in Forest Sciences and Biology from Auburn University, Alabama and a Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources Management from KNUST, Ghana. Emmanuel enjoys teaching and mentoring undergraduate research. Outside the lab, he enjoys gardening, watching sports and trying new foods.

Positions

Assistant Professor (Biology)
Coppin State University
2020

Education

Ph.D. (Sustainable Biomaterials)
West Virginia University
2017