PROFESSOR WILLIAM ODURO

Professor William Oduro is a highly respected wildlife biologist and conservationist with decades of experience in biodiversity research, conservation biology, and wildlife management. As a senior lecturer and researcher at the Department of Wildlife and Range Management, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), and the former Dean of the International Programme Office (IPO), former Dean Faculty of Renewable Natural Resources (FRNR), former Director Institute of Renewable Natural Resources (IRNR), and former Head Department of Wildlife and Range Management, KNUST, Prof. Oduro has dedicated his career to advancing the conservation of wildlife species and habitats across Ghana and West Africa. 

Prof. Oduro has managed 22 international and 21 national wildlife research projects for the past 20 years. Much of these studies have focused on biodiversity assessment, assessment of wildlife populations, wildlife ecology, wildlife utilization, park design and management, community nature-based tourism, game ranching and domestication, traditional conservation of biological resources, rural land management and land use, and rural environmental resource management. Prof. Oduro has supervised numerous research projects focusing on species conservation, ecology, and the sustainable management of natural resources. His expertise spans a wide range of fields, including wildlife population dynamics, conservation policy, and the management of protected areas. His research has informed conservation strategies for various species and has contributed significantly to the preservation of Ghana’s biodiversity.

Currently, Prof. Oduro is supervising the Northern Ground-Hornbill project. His leadership and guidance are crucial to the project's success, providing the research team with extensive field expertise and academic insight. He is instrumental in shaping the scientific direction of the project, ensuring that the research adheres to the highest standards of wildlife conservation.

In addition to his teaching and research, Prof. Oduro has served in various advisory roles for conservation initiatives at both the national and international levels. He is a prominent voice in conservation policy discussions, advocating for sustainable wildlife management and the protection of endangered species in Africa. His collaborations with government agencies, NGOs, and international bodies have helped bridge the gap between scientific research and practical conservation efforts.

Prof. Oduro’s mentorship has been pivotal in training the next generation of wildlife conservationists in Ghana, and his supervision of this project adds another layer of strength to the conservation efforts for the Abyssinian Ground-hornbill.