ATTOR JOHN

Address: P.O. Box BT364, Comm2, Tema, Ghana.

Mobile: +233242775903 | Email: attorjohn2s1@gmail.com
Alt. Email: jattor001@st.ug.edu.gh

EDUCATION
2017 – 2021 Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering.
University of Ghana (UG), Accra, Ghana
Grade: First Class Honors (3.79/4.00)
Honors Dissertation Title: Computational-Based identification of potential 5a reductase 2 from
natural compounds: A potential drug lead for prostate cancer and benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Relevant courses: Cell and Molecular Biology, Engineering Computational Tools, Physiology

2013 – 2016 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE)

General Science
Chemu Senior High School, Tema, Ghana.

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana 2020 – 2021

Department of Biomedical Engineering, Dr. Samuel Kwoffie.
Lead Investigator
• Project: Computational-Based identification of potential 5a reductase 2 from natural compounds: A potential
drug lead for prostate cancer and benign prostatic hyperplasia
• Synopsis: To identify potential compounds for treatment of prostatic hyperplasia among Ghanaian males.
• Duties: Conceptualized the project idea, reviewed literature, performed molecular dynamic simulations, curation
of compounds and writing of first draft of report.

Department of Biomedical Engineering, Prof. Anderson Mon. 2020

Research Intern
• Project: Research into design of neonatal incubator.
• Synopsis: To identify possible means of designing low cost incubator using embedded systems.
• Duties: Reviewed literature, identified possible design techniques, writing of programmed codes for efficient
performance.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2023 – Pres. Mathematics teacher (GES): Angels Specialist School International, Tema, Ghana.
• Preparation of comprehensive learning lesson materials for teaching.
• Provision of oral presentation and practical teaching for effective comprehension
of mathematics.
• Effective monitoring and control of student behavior.

2021 – 2022 Drug Market Surveillance Regulatory Officer: Food and Drugs Authority (FDA)

• Monitored drug performance in clinical practice.

• Supervised safe disposal of expired and non-conforming products.
• Conducted investigation into consumer complaints, suspected therapeutic failure,
and product quality defects.
• Conducted advert monitoring of regulated products.

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 2019 Clinical Engineer: Tema General Hospital, Tema, Ghana.
• Maintenance and installation of hospital devices
• Trained and mentored health workers in device usage procedures

RELEVANT SKILLS
Microsoft office suite: Efficient knowledge in the use of Microsoft word, Excel, Power point, etc.

In Silico skills: Skills in molecular dynamic simulation, ADMET prediction, PyMol.

Programming: C, MATLAB, Python.

Design skills: Solid Edge, Proteus, Autodesk Eagle.

Soft Skills: Persistent Leadership, Adaptability, Critical analysis

Language: English, Twi, Ga

AWARDS
2017 – 2018 Dean’s Honors List, School of Engineering Sciences, UG
2019 – 2020 Dean’s Honors List, School of Engineering Sciences, UG
2020 – 2021 Provost Honors Awards of Excellence, College of Basic and Applied Science, UG

LEADERSHIP ROLES
2022 - Pres Youth Organizer
Livingword Outreach Ministries, Tema, Ghana.

2022 - Pres Protocol Leader

Livingword Outreach Ministries, Tema, Ghana.

2021 - 2022 Service Personnel Leader

Drug Market Surveillance Department, FDA, Accra, Ghana.

2020 - 2021 Prayer Secretary

Gracefields Campus Church, University of Ghana, Accra.

2018 - 2020 Class President

Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Ghana, Accra.

REFERENCES
1. Dr. Samuel Kwoffie
Senior Lecturer and Examination Coordinator
Department of Biomedical Engineering
University of Ghana
Tel: +233203797922

2. Mr. Daniel Teye-Narh

Head of Drug Surveillance Department
Ghana Food and Drugs Authority
Tel: +233244979885
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