ZAAZIE PERPETUAL

Dr. Perpetual Zaazie is a dedicated academic, hospitality professional, researcher, and advocate for skills development, food innovation, and sustainable entrepreneurship. She is a Lecturer in the Department of Ecotourism, Recreation, and Hospitality, School of Natural Resources, at the University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR), Sunyani, Ghana. She holds a PhD in Hospitality Management from the Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa.
Dr. Zaazie has a strong academic and practical foundation in catering and hospitality, having obtained a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in 2021, a Master of Technology (MTech) in Catering and Hospitality in 2015, and a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in Catering and Hospitality in 2009 from the University of Education, Winneba, Kumasi Campus. She also holds vocational training in Cookery for the Catering Industry from Tamale Polytechnic, equipping her with a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical culinary expertise.
Her professional interests span food product development, nutrition, human resource management, food processing, and hospitality education. As the Lead of the Food Production Unit in her department, she contributes to practical instruction, professional skills development, and the promotion of innovative food production practices. She is particularly interested in transforming locally available agricultural resources into value-added food products that promote nutrition, entrepreneurship, employment creation, and sustainable livelihoods.