Albert Kwarteng

Dr. Albert Owusu Kwarteng is an Assistant Professor of Weed Genetics and Ecophysiology at Oklahoma State University. He received his Ph.D. in Plant Sciences from the University of Idaho, following graduate training in plant genetics and agronomy at the Université Paris-Saclay in France. Prior to joining Oklahoma State University, Dr. Kwarteng served as an Assistant Professor of Weed Science with research and extension responsibilities at Lincoln University of Missouri and as a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Idaho. His research focuses on understanding the genetic, physiological, and ecological mechanisms that influence weed adaptation, crop–weed interactions, and plant responses to environmental stresses. His work integrates molecular biology, genomics, epigenetics, and field-based research to investigate how crops and weeds respond to competition and changing environmental conditions. At Oklahoma State University, his program aims to translate these insights into sustainable, science-based weed management strategies that improve crop competitiveness, reduce weed interference, and enhance agricultural productivity. Dr. Kwarteng also teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in weed science.