Research & Publications

  • Prof. Nana Yaw Asiedu - Head of Department

Research Interests

  • Attainable Regions-Development and Analysis
  • Reactor Engineering
  • Modeling, Simulations, and Optimization of Chemical Processes
  • Biochemical Engineering
  • Applied Thermodynamics
  • Heterogeneous Catalysis
  • Process Economics

https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=xXqdigIAAAAJ

Some Recent Publications

  1. Enoch Asante, Nana Yaw Asiedu, Elvis Boateng, Emmanuel Okoh Agyemang, Ibrahim Ajani, Augustine Ntiamoah, Albert Amatey Adjaottor, Ahmad Addo. Thermodynamic analysis of anaerobic digestion of Eichornia crassipes (Water Hyacinth) biomass from the Volta River basin of Ghana using fruit waste sludge as inoculum (2024) 100131. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctta.2024.100131
  1. Appiah-Brempong M, Essandoh HM, Asiedu Nana Yaw, Momade FY. Bone Char Adsorption of COD and Colour from Tannery Wastewater: Breakthrough Curve Analysis and Fixed Bed Dynamic Modelling. Advances in Civil Engineering; 2024(1): 6651094. https://doi.org/10.1155/2024/6651094
  1. Ekhosuehi, Amen, Odion O. Ikhimiukor, Helen Michelle Korkor Essandoh, Nana Yaw Asiedu, Isoken Tito Aighewi, Gabriel Temitope Sunmonu, Erkison Ewomazino Odih et al. "Recovery of clinically relevant multidrug‐resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae lineages from wastewater in Kumasi Metropolis, Ghana." Environmental Microbiology Reports 16, no. 6 (2024): e70018. https://doi.org/10.1111/1758-2229.70018
  1. Nsiah-Gyambibi R, Essandoh HM, Asiedu Nana Yaw, Fei-Baffoe B. Valorization of Fecal Sludge Stabilization via Vermicomposting in Microcosm-Enriched Substrates Using Organic Plant-Derived Materials and Agricultural Soil for Compost Production. Compost Science & Utilization. 2024, 2;31(3-4):103-15. https://doi.org/10.1080/1065657X.2024.2368224
  1. Sarkodie K, Fergusson-Rees A, Asiedu Nana Yaw. Improved phase fraction measurement via non-intrusive optical sensing for vertical upward gas-liquid flow. Gas Science and Engineering. 2023, 1;114:204948. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jgsce.2023.204948
  1. Enoch Asante, Richard Arthur, Emmanuel Okoh Agyemang, Martina Francisca Baidoo, Nana Yaw Asiedu. Experimental simulation and kinetic modeling of bioenergy potential of Eichornia crassipes biomass from the Volta River basin of Ghana under mesophilic conditions (2023) e02032. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sciaf.2023.e02032
  1. Miriam Appiah-Brempong, Helen Michelle Korkor Essandoh, Nana Yaw Asiedu, Samuel Kwame Dadzie, Francis Yao Momade Performance Optimization of Chemical and Green Coagulants in Tannery Wastewater Treatment: A Response Surface Methodology Approach (2023) 9939499. https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/9939499
  1. Miriam Appiah-Brempong, Helen Michelle Korkor Essandoh, Nana Yaw Asiedu, Samuel Kwame Dadzie, Francis Yao Momade. Artisanal tannery wastewater: quantity and characteristics (2021) e08680. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e08680

 

  • Prof. Lawrence Darkwah – Dean, KNUST - Obuasi Campus

Research Interests

  • Environmental Engineering
  • Mineral Processing
  • Industrial Biotechnology
  • Renewable Energy Technologies

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Lawrence-Darkwah

Some Recent Publications 

  1. Kwao-Boateng, E., Ankudey, E.G., Darkwah, L., Danquah, K.O. and Kontoh, D.B., 2024. Evaluating the Health and Environmental Consequences of Sulphur-Related Diesel Emissions. Journal of Science and Technology (Ghana), 1(1), pp.1-14. 10.4314/just.v1i1.1s
  1. Kwao-Boateng, E., Danquah, K.O., Ankudey, E.G., Darkwah, L. and Boateng, D.K., 2024. Desulphurization Capabilities of Indigenous Bacteria Isolates for Enhanced Sulphur Removal. Journal of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering. 10.22059/jchpe.2024.368971.1467
  1. Kwao-Boateng, E., Ankudey, E.G., Darkwah, L. and Danquah, K.O., 2024. Assessment of diesel fuel quality. Heliyon, 10(2). 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e24733.
  1. Boakye, P., Nuagah, M. B., Oduro-Kwarteng, S., Appiah-Effah, E., Kanjua, J., Antwi, A. B., Darkwah, L, … Sokama-Neuyam, Y. A. (2023). Pyrolysis of municipal food waste: A sustainable potential approach for solid food waste management and organic crop fertilizer production. Sustainable Environment, 9(1). https://doi.org/10.1080/27658511.2023.2260057
  1. Quansah, A.D., Dogbey, F., Asilevi, P.J, Darkwah, L. et al. Assessment of solar radiation resource from the NASA-POWER reanalysis products for tropical climates in Ghana towards clean energy application. Sci Rep 12, 10684 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-14126-9
  1. Boakye, P., Ohemeng-Boahen, G., Darkwah, L., Sokama-Neuyam, Y.A., Appiah-Effah, E., Oduro-Kwarteng, S., Osei, B.A., Asilevi, P.J. and Woo, S.H., 2022. Waste biomass and biomaterials adsorbents for wastewater treatment. Green Energy and Environmental Technology. http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/geet.05
  1. Selormey, G. K., Barnes, B., Awafo, E.A., Kemausuor, F. and Darkwah, L. (2022) Development of mathematical model for predicting methane-to-carbon dioxide proportion in anaerobic biodegradability of cattle blood and rumen content, Energy Conversion and Management: X (2022), doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecmx.2022.100250
  1. Boakye, P., Ohemeng-Boahen, G., Darkwah, L., Sokama-Neuyam, Y. A., Appiah-Effah, E., Oduro-Kwarteng, S., Asamoah Osei, B., Asilevi, P. J. and Woo, S-H. (2022). Waste Biomass and Biomaterials Adsorbents for Wastewater Treatment. Green Energy and Environmental Technology 2022(0), 1–25. https://doi.org/10.5772/geet.05
  1. Selormey, G. K., Barnes, B., Kemausuor, F. and Darkwah, L. (2021). A review of anaerobic digestion of slaughterhouse waste – effect of selected operational and environmental parameters on anaerobic biodegradability. Rev Environ Sci Biotechnol (2021) 20:1073–1086. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11157-021-09596-8ORhttps://rdcu.be/cAoKY
  1. Quayson, E., Amoah, J., Rachmadona, N., Morita, K., Darkwah, L., Hama, S., Yoshida, A., Kondo, A. and Ogino, C. (2020). Valorization of palm biomass waste into carbon matrices for the immobilization of recombinant Fusarium heterosporum lipase towards palm biodiesel synthesis, Biomass and Bioenergy, Volume 142, 105768, ISSN 0961-9534, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biombioe.2020.105768.

 

    • Mrs. Zsuzsanna Momade - Snr. Lecturer

    Research Interests

    • Production of pottery glaze
    • Quality of domestic water sources at Kintampo
    • Mechanical activation of pozzolanas
    • Production of high alumina refractory
    • Study of iron ore deposit in Sierra Leone
    • Purification of wastewater from the oil industry

    https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Zsuzsanna-Momade

    Some Recent publications

    1. Bakantiche, Dominic & Momade, Zsuzsanna. (2022). Production and Characterisation of Pectin from Cocoa Bean Shells. International Journal of Advanced Research. 5. 161-173. https://doi.org/10.37284/ijar.5.1.979
    1. Momade Zs. and Momade, F. W. Y. (2015) A preliminary study of the use of thermally activated lithomargic clay as adsorbent for fluoride in fluoride-contaminated water. 1st International Conference on Engineering, Science, Technology and Entrepreneurship (ESTE 2015). 5-8 August 2015, IDL Conference Centre, KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana
    1. Andrews A., S.K.Y. Gawu, Zs. Momade, and F.W.Y. Momade (2014) Genesis, Properties and Industrial Applications of Bauxite Lithomargic Clay, Chapter 17 in Clay and Clay Minerals: Geological Origin, Mechanical Properties and Industrial Applications, Edited by Liam R. Wesley, pages 417-434, NOVA Science Publishers
    1. Sarfo-Ansah, J., Atiemo, E., Boakye, K.A. and Momade, Zs. (2014) Comparative study of chemically and mechanically activated clay pozzolana. Materials Sciences and Applications, Vol. 5,pp.86-94. https://doi.org/ 10.4236/msa.2014.52013
    1. Sarfo-Ansah, James, Atiemo, Eugene and Momade, Zsuzsanna (2013) Application of mechanical energy to activate pozzolanas, International Journal of Engineering Research and Application (IJERA) Vol. 3, Issue 5, pp. 1717-1726
    1. Appiah, F.F. and Momade, Zs. (2012) Analysis of quality of water at Kintampo, Ghana. International Journal of Water Resources and Environmental Engineering (IJWREE), Vol. 4(10), pp. 314-321
    1. Momade, Zsuzsanna and Sarfo-Ansah, James (2009) Mechanically activated pozzolanas as partial substitute to ordinary Portland cement, Paper presented at the Construction Industry Research Achievement International Conference (CIRAIC) 3-5th November 2009, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

     

    Dr. Emmanuel Godwin Ankudey - Snr Lecturer

    Research Interests

    • Isolation of Indigenous microorganisms for the degradation of hydrocarbons for oil waste treatment
    • Thermal Energy Storage potential of local clay resources
    • Efficient Processing of plastic waste to useful fuels
    • Application of locally isolated microbial strains in the desulphurization of diesel fuel

    Some Recent Publications

    1. Kwao-Boateng, E., Ankudey, E.G., Darkwah, L. and Danquah, K.O., 2024. Assessment of diesel fuel quality. Heliyon, 10(2). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e2473
    1. Abdul Rasheed, T., Afotey, B., Ankudey, E.G. and Anang, D.A., 2024. Fuel Properties and Emission Characteristics of Biodiesel Fuel Produced from Waste Cooking Oil Using CaO/CaFe2O4 catalyst. Journal of Ghana Science Association.
    1. Kwao-Boateng, E., Danquah, K.O., Ankudey, E.G., Darkwah, L. and Boateng, D.K., 2024. Desulphurization Capabilities of Indigenous Bacteria Isolates for Enhanced Sulphur Removal. Journal of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering. https://doi.org/10.22059/jchpe.2024.368971.1467
    1. Kwao-Boateng, E., Ankudey, E.G., Darkwah, L., Danquah, K.O. and Kontoh, D.B., 2024. Evaluating the Health and Environmental Consequences of Sulphur-Related Diesel Emissions. Journal of Science and Technology (Ghana), 1(1), pp.1-14. https://doi.org/10.4314/just.v1i1.1s
    1. Abdul Rasheed, T., Afotey, B., Ankudey, E.G. and Anang, D.A., 2023. Synthesis and characterization of novel calcium oxide/calcium ferrite, CaO/CaFe2O4 composite nanocatalyst for biodiesel production. ES Materials & Manufacturing, 22(2), p.922. https://doi.org/10.30919/esmm922
    1. Meteku, B.E., Ankudey, E.G. and Ocran, G.A., 2019. Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) transportation and storage in Ghana: the safety perspective. Asian J Sci Technol [Internet], 10(4), pp.9598-601
    1. Ankudey, E. G. and Woode, M. Y. (2014) Assessment and characterization of peroxidase activity in locally grown bean varieties from Ghana. International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, Vol.4 (8)
    1. Ankudey, E.G. and Zainudeen, M.N. (2014) Pervaporativeseparation of ethanol-water mixtures using composite membranes with hydrophilic zeolite fillers made from Ghanaian clay deposits. International Journal of Engineering Research, Vol. 5 (6)
    1. Nyamful, A., Moses, E., Ankudey, E. G.and Woode, M. Y. (2014) Solid state fermentation of AspergillusnigerMENA1E and RhizopusMENACO11A for glucoamylase production on agricultural residues. International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications. Vol. 4 (6) pp. 1-5

     

     

    • Mr. Emmanuel Kwaku Baah-Ennumh – Lecturer

    Research Interests

    • Process Systems Control
    • Environmental Systems design
    • Efficient Energy Generation & Utilization.

    https://researchgate.net/profile/Ing-E-Baah-Ennumh

    Some Recent Publications

    1. Sam, Y.R., Darkwah, L., Allotey, D.K., Domfeh, A., Rockson, M.A.D. and Baah-Ennumh, E.K., 2021. Chemical plant design for the conversion of plastic waste to liquid fuel. Advances in Chemical Engineering and Science, 11(3), pp.239-249.https://doi.org/10.4236/aces.2021.113015.
    1. Buamah, R., Akodwaa-Boadi, K., Paintsil, M., Baah-Ennumh, E.K. and Adjaottor, A.A., 2014. Modelling the chlorine decay process in a distribution network using a pilot system. Water Practice and Technology, 9(4), pp.534-550. https://doi.org/10.2166/wpt.2014.060
    1. Obiri-Adjei, F. and Baah-Ennumh, E.K. (2012) The efficient pathway for the improvement of the plasticity retention index (PRI) of natural rubber.  An Environmentally friendly model of Natural Rubber Processing.
    1. Obiri-Adjei, F. and Baah-Ennumh, E. K. (2011) Impact of various mechanical pre-treatment conditions on degradation kinetics of processed dry rubber (Under peer review)
    1. Baah-Ennumh, E. K. (2002) Frontiers of Process Control Technology in Ghana: Teaching and Practice,2nd School of Engineering Research Retreat (SERR 2), Elmina, Ghana, 19-21 September 2002.
    1. Baah-Ennumh, K. E. (2001) Simulation of Settlement Storm Water, 1 st School of Engineering Research Retreat (SERR 1), Obuasi, Ghana, 24-25 September 2001.
    1. Baah-Ennumh, K. E. (2001) The energy scenario in Ghana: The optimum matrix, 1st School of Engineering Research Retreat (SERR 1), Obuasi, Ghana, 24-25 September 2001.

     

    • Dr. Benjamin Afotey - Snr Lecturer

    Research Interests

    • Pollution control technologies
    • Emissions measurements and modeling
    • Biofuel and biogas production technologies
    • Energy systems and sustainable energy technologies
    • Water & wastewater treatment technologies. 

    https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Benjamin-Afotey

    Some Recent Publications

    1. Afotey, B., Yuorkuu, E., Akinie, S., Eshun, F. and Sufyan, M., 2024. Determination of health and nutritional benefits of jackfruits (artocarpus heterophyllus). Journal of the Ghana Institution of Engineering, 24(1), pp.33-40.
    1. Abdul Rasheed, T., Afotey, B., Ankudey, E.G. and Anang, D.A., 2024. Fuel Properties and Emission Characteristics of Biodiesel Fuel Produced from Waste Cooking Oil Using CaO/CaFe2O4 catalyst. Journal of Ghana Science Association
    1. Abdul Rasheed, T., Afotey, B., Ankudey, E.G. and Anang, D.A., 2023. Synthesis and characterization of novel calcium oxide/calcium ferrite, CaO/CaFe2O4 composite nanocatalyst for biodiesel production. ES Materials & Manufacturing, 22(2), p.922. https://doi.org/10.30919/esmm922
    1. Afotey, B. and Lovely-Quao, C., 2023. Ambient air pollution monitoring and health studies using low-cost Internet-of-things (IoT) monitor within KNUST Community. Journal of Intelligent Systems & Internet of Things, 10(2).
    1. Afotey, B. and Sarpong, G.T., 2023. Estimation of biogas production potential and greenhouse gas emissions reduction for sustainable energy management using intelligent computing technique. Measurement: Sensors, 25, p.100650.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.measen.2022.100650
    1. Afotey, B., Agbenorhevi, J.K., De-Souza, L.D., Logosu, J.K., Kpodo, F.M. and Falade, K.O., 2023. Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) pectin yield as influenced by particle size and extraction solvent. Food Chemistry Advances,3, p.100339. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.focha.2023.100339
    1. Hamidu, I., Afotey, B. and Ayatul-Lahi, Z., 2022. Design and development of a low-cost sensor IoT computing device for greenhouse gas monitor from selected industry locations. Scalable Computing: Practice and Experience, 23(4), pp.363-376.
    1. Afotey, B., Sattler, M., Parsaeifard, N., Pearson, Y., Chakraborty, M. and Hada, S., 2022. Impact of coronavirus stay-at-home policies on traffic emissions and ambient pollutant concentrations in Ghana, West Africa. Engineered Science, 17, pp.285-291. https://doi.org/10.30919/es8d43
    1. Theophilus Kwesi Shiako, Benjamin Afotey (2021): Effect of methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) and ethyl tertiary butyl ether (ETBE) on the properties of gasoline, International Journal of Energy Engineering, Vol.11, No.1, pp 1-8
    1. Benjamin Afotey (2018): Impact Assessment of Metal-Based Octane Boosters: A Literature Review. International Journal of Energy Engineering, Vol.8, No.3, pp 67-88.

     

    • Dr. Patrick Boakye – Senior Lecturer

    Research Interests

    • Valorization of waste/biomass into useful products (i.e. materials synthesis for environmental remediation and energy applications as well as for enhanced petroleum oil recovery)
    • Thermochemical Treatment of materials: Pyrolysis and co-gasification of biomass and other resources into fuels and other chemicals
    • Application of biochar as soil amendment and organic crop fertilizer for crop cultivation
    • Toxicity of materials on microbes in microbial ecosystems
    • Water and wastewater treatment using adsorbents (nanomaterials including biochar and polymeric composites) and membrane technology
    • Polymer technology: synthesis and applications

    https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Patrick-Boakye

    Some Recent Publications

    1. Baidoo, T., Boakye, P., Rockson, M.A.D., Kemausuor, F., Narra, S. (2024). A Life Cycle Assessment of Electricity Generation from the Anaerobic Digestion of Municipal Solid Waste in Ghana. In: Narra, MM., Narra, S. (eds) Innovations in Circular Economy and Renewable Energy in Africa. World Sustainability Series. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-68330-5_6
    2.  Rita Namoe Tabi, Abass Gibrilla, Patrick Boakye, Frank Ofori Agyemang, Antoinette Akosua Foaah, Sampson Oduro-Kwarteng, Appraisal of groundwater quality and hydrochemistry in three regions of Ghana: Implications for drinking purposes, Groundwater for Sustainable Development, Volume 26 (2024) 101193, ISSN 2352-801X,  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gsd.2024.101193
    1. Tabi, R.N., Boakye, P., Agyemang, F.O, Nxumalo, E.N and Oduro-Kwarteng, S. (2024) A review of spiral wound membrane modules and processes for groundwater treatment. Front. Membr. Sci. Technol. 3:1343651. https://doi.org/10.3389/frmst.2024.1343651
    1. Fokuo, M. K., Aggrey, W. N., Rockson, M. A. D., Sokama-Neuyam, Y. A.,Boakye, P., Amenuvor, G., & Karimaie, H. (2021). Tannin-Based Deflocculants in High-Temperature High Pressure Wells: A Comprehensive Review. Advances in Chemical Engineering and Science, 11(4), 263-289. https://doi.org/10.4236/aces.2021.114017
    1. Senanu, B. M., Boakye, P., Oduro-Kwarteng, S., Sewu, D. D., Awuah, E., Obeng, P. A., & Afful, K. (2021). Inhibition of ammonia and hydrogen sulphide as faecal sludge odour control in dry sanitation toilet facilities using plant waste materials. Scientific reports, 11(1), 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-97016-w
    1. Asilevi, P. J., Akambawe, D., Yu, C., Li, J., Boakye, P., Oduro-Kwarteng, S., & Nawaz, M. I. (2020). Research on the electrical characteristics of atmospheric strong ionization dielectric barrier discharge for air pollution control. Maejo International Journal of Energy and Environmental Communication, 2(1), 50-59. https://doi.org/10.54279/mijeec.v2i1.244953
    1. Nuagah, M. B.,Boakye, P., Oduro-Kwarteng, S., & Sokama-Neuyam, Y. A. (2020). Valorization of faecal and sewage sludge via pyrolysis for application as crop organic fertilizer. Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis, 151, 104903. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaap.2020.104903
    1. Sokama-Neuyam, Y. A., Boakye, P., Aggrey, W. N., Obeng, N. O., Adu-Boahene, F., Woo, S. H., & Ursin, J. R. (2020). Theoretical Modeling of the Impact of Salt Precipitation on CO2 Storage Potential in Fractured Saline Reservoirs. ACS omega, 5(24), 14776-14785. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsomega.0c01687
    1. Mensah, M., Asiedu, N. Y., Neba, F. A., Amaniampong, P. N., Boakye, P., & Addo, A.Modeling, optimization and kinetic analysis of the hydrolysis process of waste cocoa pod husk to reducing sugars. SN Appl. Sci. 2, 1160 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s42452-020-2966-y
    1. Sokama-Neuyam, Y.A., Adu-Boahene, F., Boakye, P., Aggrey, W.N. and Ursin, J.R., 2020. Theoretical modeling of the effect of temperature on CO2 injectivity in deep saline formations. Greenhouse Gases: Science and Technology. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/ghg.1951

     

    • Dr. Martina Francisca Baidoo - Lecturer 

    Research Interests

    • Adsorption and Catalysis
    • Petrochemistry
    • Reaction Engineering and Kinetic Modelling
    • Waste Recycling and Volarisation
    • Biofuels and biomaterials 

    https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Martina-Baidoo-2

    Some Recent Publications

    1. Osei-Owusu, B.A., Arthur, R., Baidoo, M.F., Oduro-Kwarteng, S. and Amenaghawon, A.N., 2024. Anaerobic co-digestion of human excreta, food leftovers and kitchen residue: 1 ternary mixture design, synergistic effects and RSM approach. Heliyon, 10(2). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e24080
    1. Asante, E., Arthur, R., Agyemang, E.O., Baidoo, M.F. and Asiedu, N.Y., 2024. Experimental simulation and kinetic modeling of bioenergy potential of Eichornia crassipes biomass from the Volta River basin of Ghana under mesophilic conditions. Scientific African,23. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sciaf.2023.e02032
    1. Owusu Sekyere, A., Baidoo, M.F., Ohemeng-Boahen, G. and Essandoh, H.M., 2024. Design optimization of ceramic membrane filters based on a response surface method. Composites and Advanced Materials, 33, p.26349833241295778. https://doi.org/10.1177/26349833241295778
    1. Appiagyei Osei-Owusu, B., Baidoo, M.F., Arthur, R. and Oduro-Kwarteng, S., 2023. Physico-chemical characterization of selected feedstocks as co-substrates for household biogas generation in Ghana. International Journal of Sustainable Engineering, 16(1), pp.117-128. https://doi.org/10.1080/19397038.2023.2214167
    1. Asante, E., Arthur, R., Agyemang, E.O., Baidoo, M.F. and Asiedu, N.Y., 2023. Experimental simulation and kinetic modeling of bioenergy potential of Eichornia crassipes biomass from the Volta River basin of Ghana under mesophilic conditions.
    1. Baidoo, M.F., Adjei, E.A. and Opoku, R., 2022. Rubber seed oil: Potential feedstock for aviation biofuel production. Scientific African, 17, p.e01393. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sciaf.2022.e01393
    1. Baidoo, M.F., Asiedu, N.Y., Darkwah, L., Arhin-Dodoo, D., Zhao, J., Jerome, F. and Amaniampong, P.N., 2022. Conventional and unconventional transformation of cocoa pod husks into value-added products.
    1. Arthur, R., Baidoo, M.F., Osei, G., Boamah, L. and Kwofie, S., 2020. Evaluation of potential feedstocks for sustainable biogas production in Ghana: Quantification, energy generation, and CO2 abatement. Cogent Environmental Science, 6(1), p.1868162. https://doi.org/10.1080/23311843.2020.1868162

     

    • Dr. Godfred Ohemeng-Boahen - Lecturer

    Research Interests

    • Environmental Nanotechnology 
    • Water and Wastewater Treatment
    • Hydrogels, Aerogels and Xerogels for environmental and biological applications
    • Food Safety and Security
    • Thermochemical Treatment of Waste to Energy and other valued-added products

    https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Godfred-Ohemeng-Boahen

    Some Recent Publications

    1. J. Owusu-Kwarteng, B. Kehinde, G. Ohemeng-Boahen, J. K. A. Mantey, T. Decardi-Nelson, D. Agyei, The role of indigenous and traditional foods in achieving food security in Africa: A bibliometric snapshot and farm-to-fork perspective, CABI Reviews (2024) 19:1. https://doi.org/10.1079/cabireviews.2024.00222024
    1. T. A. Bruce-Tagoe, S. Bhaskar, R. R. Kavle, J. Jeevanandam, C. Acquah, G. Ohemeng-Boahen, D. Agyei, M. K. Danquah, Advances in aptamer-based biosensors for monitoring foodborne pathogens, Journal of Food Science and Technology, 2024, 61, (7), 1252 - 1271. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13197-023-05889-8
    1. S. Erzuah, W. N. Aggrey, J. T. Tetteh, V. Bodi, C. D. Adenutsi, Y. A. Sokama-Neuyam, K. Sarkodie, W. Ampomah, G. Ohemeng-Boahen, Kwabena Biritwum Nyarko. Zeta potential prediction of dominant sandstone minerals via surgace complexation modelling, Scientific Africa, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sciaf.2023.e01721
    1. Chatterjee, S., Ohemeng-Boahen, G., Sewu, D.D., Osei, B.A., Woo, S.H. Improved adsorption of Congo red from aqueous solution using alkali-treated goethite impregnated chitosan hydrogel capsule. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 2022, 10(5), 108244. https://doi.org/0.1016/j.jece.2022.108244.
    1. Patrick Boakye, Godfred Ohemeng-Boahen, Lawrence Darkwah, Yen Adams Sokama-Neuyam, Eugene Appiah-Effah, Sampson Oduro-Kwarteng, Barnabas Asamoah Osei, Prince Junior Asilevi, Seung Han Woo (2022), Waste Biomass and Biomaterials Adsorbents for Wastewater Treatment. Green Energy and Environmental Technology 2022(0), 1–25. https://doi.org/10.5772/geet.05
    1. Ohemeng-Boahen. Godfred, Divine D. Sewu, Hai Nguyen Tran, Seung H. Woo. Enhanced adsorption of congo red from aqueous solution using chitosan/hematite nanocomposite hydrogel capsule fabricated via anionic surfactant gelation, Colloids and Surface. Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 625, 126911, 2021. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.colsurfa.2021.126911
    1. Caleb Acquah, Godfred Ohemeng-Boahen, Krista Power, Susan M Tosh. The effect of processing on bioactive compounds and nutritional qualities of pulses in meeting the sustainable development goal 2, Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 5, 166, 2021. https://doi.org/10.3389/fsufs.2021.681662
    1. Divine D. Sewu, Hai Nguyen Tran, Ohemeng-B. Godfred, Seung H. Woo. Facile magnetic biochar production route with goethite precursor: Green production, characterization, recoverability and aqua-stability. Science of the Total Environment, 717, 137091, 2020. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.137091
    1. Ohemeng-B. Godfred, Hai Nguyen Tran, Divine D. Sewu, Seung H. Woo, Multi-membrane formation in chitosan hydrogel shell by the addition of goethite nanoparticles, Carbohydrate Polymers, 229, 115543, 2020. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2019.115543
    1. Ohemeng-B. Godfred, Divine D. Sewu, Seung H. Woo, Preparation and characterization of alginate-kelp biochar composite hydrogel bead for dye removal, Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 26 (32), 33030-33042, 2019. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-019-06421-2

     

    • Dr. Augustine Ntiamoah - Lecturer

    Research Interests

    • Adsorption and membrane processes for gas separations, water and wastewater treatment.
    • Environmental Life Cycle Assessment (LCA).
    • Biofuels and bio-based chemicals production.

    https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Augustine-Ntiamoah

    Some Recent Publications

    1. Bedu-Addo, K., Okofo, L.B., Ntiamoah, A. and Mensah, H., 2024. Pollution of water bodies and related impacts on aquatic ecosystems and ecosystem services: the case of Ghana’s booming ‘galamsey’ industry. Heliyon. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e40880
    1. Tanyi, R.J., Mensah, L.D., Ntiamoah, A., Quansah, D.A. and Adaramola, M.S., 2024. Techno-economic assessment of hydrogen production in Ghana through PV electrolysis and biomass gasification. Oxford Open Energy,3, p. oiae014. https://doi.org/10.1093/ooenergy/oiae014
    1. Asante, E., Asiedu, N.Y., Agyemang, E.O., Boateng, E., Ntiamoah, A., Adjaottor, A.A. and Addo, A., 2024. The influence of particle size on biomethanation: a study of Eichornia crassipes biomass (water hyacinth) from the Lower Volta River in Ghana using fruit waste sludge as inoculum source. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, pp.1-15. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-024-05638-7
    1. Asante, E., Asiedu, N.Y., Boateng, E., Agyemang, E.O., Ajani, I., Ntiamoah, A., Adjaottor, A.A. and Addo, A., 2024. Thermodynamic analysis of anaerobic digestion of Eichornia crassipes (Water Hyacinth) biomass from the Volta River basin of Ghana using fruit waste sludge as inoculum. Chemical Thermodynamics and Thermal Analysis, 14, p.100131. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctta.2024.100131
    1. Asante, E., Asiedu, N.Y., Sarpong, S., Agyemang, E.O., Ajani, I., Ntiamoah, A., Adjaottor, A.A. and Addo, A., 2024. Modeling and assessment of the techno-economic analysis of biogas and its potential for the generation of electricity from water hyacinth biomass. Journal of Engineering and Applied Science, 71(1), p.98. https://doi.org/10.1186/s44147-024-00431-9
    1. Webley, P.A., Qader, A., Ntiamoah, A., Ling, J., Xiao, P. and Zhai, Y., 2017. A new multi-bed vacuum swing adsorption cycle for CO2 capture from flue gas streams. Energy Procedia, 114, pp.2467-2480. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egypro.2017.03.1398
    1. Ling, J., Xiao, P., Ntiamoah, A., Xu, D., Webley, P. and Zhai, Y., 2016. Strategies for CO2 capture from different CO2 emission sources by vacuum swing adsorption technology. Chinese journal of Chemical Engineering, 24(4), pp.460-467. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cjche.2015.11.030

     

    • Dr. Emmanuela Kwao-Boateng - Lecturer

    Research Interests

    • Petrochemistry
    • Refining of Crude Oil
    • Optimization and Upgrading of Refinery Products
    • Separation Processes

    https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Emmanuela-Kwao-Boateng

    Some Recent Publications

    1. Kwao-Boateng, E., Ankudey, E.G., Darkwah, L. and Danquah, K.O., 2024. Assessment of diesel fuel quality. Heliyon, 10(2). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e24733
    1. Kwao-Boateng, E., Ankudey, E.G., Darkwah, L., Danquah, K.O. and Kontoh, D.B., 2024. Evaluating the Health and Environmental Consequences of Sulphur-Related Diesel Emissions. Journal of Science and Technology (Ghana), 1(1), pp.1-14. https://doi.org/10.4314/just.v1i1.1s
    1. Kwao-Boateng, E., Danquah, K.O., Ankudey, E.G., Darkwah, L. and Boateng, D.K., 2024. Desulphurization Capabilities of Indigenous Bacteria Isolates for Enhanced Sulphur Removal. Journal of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering.
    1. Kwao-Boateng E, Agyei-Boamah M, Nyadjor I, Agyemang A, Hanson M. Assessing coconut milk as an alternative to cow milk in Ghanaian cuisines. Journal of the Ghana Institution of Engineering. 2023 :44-50.
    1. Opoku-Mensah, P., Gyamfi, J.N., Domfeh, A., Awarikabey, E. and Kwao-Boateng, E., 2023. Assessment of the Conventional Acid‐Clay Method in Reclaiming Waste Crankcase Lubricating Oil. Advances in Tribology, 2023(1), p.6567607. https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/6567607
    1. Kwao-Boateng, E., Agbedam, M., Agyemang, A., Acquah, E., Ofori, K. and Tagoe, A., 2023. Comparative analysis of palm kernel and waste cooking oils for biodiesel production as an alternative fuel to conventional diesel fuel. Journal of the Ghana Institution of Engineering, 23(2), pp.1-5.
    1. Kwao-Boateng, E., Anokye-Poku, T., Agyemang, A.N. and Fokuo, M.K., 2022. Re‐refining Used Engine Oil in Ghana Using Solvent Extraction and Acid‐Clay Treatment. International Journal of Chemical Engineering, 2022(1), p.6344409. https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/6344409
    1. Tuan Thanh Dang, Thi Le Anh Nguyen, Khursheed B. Ansari, Van Ha Nguyen, Nguyen Thanh Binh, Thi To Nga Phan, Thanh Huyen Pham, Dinh Thi Thuy Hang, Prince Nana Amaniampong, Emmanuela Kwao-Boateng, Quang ThangTrinh (2021), Chapter 7 - Perovskite materials as photocatalysts: Current status and future perspectives: Nanostructured Photocatalysts: From Fundamental to Practical Applications, Pages 169-216

     

    • Dr. Eunice Sefakor Dogbe - Lecturer

    https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Eunice-Dogbe

    Some Recent Publications

    1. Amanful, B., Dogbe, E.S., Bosman, C.E. and Görgens, J.F., 2024. Stochastic techno-economic analysis for the co-production of alternative sweeteners in sugarcane biorefineries. Food and Bioproducts Processing, 143, pp.9-20. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fbp.2023.10.006
    1. Gouws, M.R., Dogbe, E.S., Bosman, C.E. and Görgens, J.F., 2024. Comparative techno-economics of 1, 3-butadiene production from sugarcane feedstocks via ethanol or 2, 3-butanediol as intermediates. Industrial Crops and Products, 208, p.117872. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2023.117872
    1. Gouws, M.R., Bosman, C.E., Dogbe, E.S. and Görgens, J.F., 2024. Comparative techno-economics of 2, 3-butanediol, polyhydroxybutyrate and citric acid production in a biorefinery using 1G and 1G2G sugarcane-based feedstocks. Chemical Engineering Science, 286, p.119649. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ces.2023.119649
    1. Dogbe, Eunice Sefakor, Mandegari, M., & Görgens, J. F. (2021). Using the aggregated system exergoeconomic methodology as a comparative tool for the cost-effectiveness of the sugarcane biorefinery options. Journal of Cleaner Production, 319, 128607. https://doi.org/10.1016/J.JCLEPRO.2021.128607
    1. Dogbe, Eunice S., Mandegari, M., & Görgens, J. F. (2020). Revitalizing the sugarcane industry by adding value to A‐molasses in biorefineries. Biofuels, Bioproducts and Biorefining, 14(5), 1089–1104. https://doi.org/10.1002/bbb.2122
    1. Dogbe, Eunice Sefakor, Mandegari, M. A., & Görgens, J. F. (2020). Exergoeconomic comparison and selection of a cost- effective technology to improve the energy efficiency of a sugar mill cogeneration system. In W. Stanek, P. Gładysz, S. Werle, & L. Czarnowska (Eds.), 6th International Conference on Contemporary Problems of Thermal Engineering (pp. 736–747). Department of Thermal Technology, Silesian University of Technology. http://www.s-conferences.eu/cpote2020
    1. Dogbe, Eunice Sefakor, Mandegari, M., & Görgens, J. F. (2019). Assessment of the thermodynamic performance improvement of a typical sugar mill through the integration of waste-heat recovery technologies. Applied Thermal Engineering, 158, 113768. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2019.113768
    1. Dogbe, Eunice Sefakor, Mandegari, M. A., & Görgens, J. F. (2018). Exergetic diagnosis and performance analysis of a typical sugar mill based on Aspen Plus® simulation of the process. Energy, 145, 614–625. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2017.12.134

     

      • Dr. (Mrs.) Mizpah Ama-Dziedzorm Rockson- Snr Lecturer

      Research Interests

      • Environment and Sustainability
      • Cleaner Production
      • Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Impact Assessment 
      • Design of Appropriate Local Capacity for Separate Collection, Handling and Treatment of Solid Wastes
      • Polymer Technology and Recycling.

      https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Mizpah-Rockson

      Some Recent Publications

      1. Asare, S., Kemausuor, F., Commeh, M.K., Rockson, M.A.D., Addo, A. and Narra, S., 2024. Optimization of Solid Fuel Production by Co-hydrothermal Carbonization of Polyvinyl Chloride and Pontideria Crassipes: A Waste Valorization Study. Innovations in Circular Economy and Renewable Energy in Africa (pp. 167-192). Cham: Springer Nature Switzerland. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-68330-5_10
      2. Baidoo, T., Boakye, P., Rockson, M.A.D., Kemausuor, F. and Narra, S., 2024. A Life Cycle Assessment of Electricity Generation from the Anaerobic Digestion of Municipal Solid Waste in Ghana. In Innovations in Circular Economy and Renewable Energy in Africa (pp. 107-125). Cham: Springer Nature Switzerland. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-68330-5_6
      3. Addae, G., Oduro-Kwarteng, S., Fei-Baffoe, B., Rockson, M.A.D., Antwi, E. and Ribeiro, J.X.F., 2023. Patterns of waste collection: A time series model for market waste forecasting in the Kumasi Metropolis, Ghana Cleaner waste systems. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clwas.2023.100086
      4. Pinto, E., Aggrey, W.N., Boakye, P., Amenuvor, G., Sokama-Neuyam, Y.A., Fokuo, M.K., Karimaie, H., Sarkodie, K., Adenutsi, C.D., Erzuah, S. and Rockson, M.A.D., 2022. Cellulose processing from biomass and its derivatization into carboxymethylcellulose: A review. Scientific African, 15. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sciaf.2021.e01078
      5. Fokuo, M.K., Aggrey, W.N., Rockson, M.A.D., Sokama-Neuyam, Y.A., Boakye, P., Amenuvor, G., Sarkodie, K., Pinto, E. and Karimaie, H., (2021). Tannin-Based Deflocculants in High Temperature High Pressure Wells: A Comprehensive Review. Advances in Chemical Engineering and Science, 11(4), pp.263-289. https://doi.org/10.4236/aces.2021.114017
      6. Addae, G., Oduro-Kwarteng, S., Fei-Baffoe, B., Rockson, M.A.D., Ribeiro, J.X.F. and Antwi, E., (2021). Market waste composition analysis and resource recovery potential in Kumasi, Ghana. Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association, pp.1-16. https://doi.org/10.1080/10962247.2021.1969296
      7. Sam, Y. R., Darkwah, L., Allotey, D. K., Domfeh, A., Rockson, M. A. D., & Baah-Ennumh, E. K. (2021). Chemical Plant Design for the Conversion of Plastic Waste to Liquid Fuel. Advances in Chemical Engineering and Science, 11(3), 239-249. https://doi.org/ 10.4236/aces.2021.114017
      8. Asare, W., Oduro-Kwarteng, S., Donkor, E. A., & Rockson, M. A. D. (2021). Incentives for improving municipal solid waste source separation behaviour: the case of Tamale Metropolis, Ghana. SN Social Sciences, 1(5), 1-33. https://doi.org/10.1007/s43545-021-00139-
      9. Tengey, Senam & Rockson, Mizpah. (2020). Management of COVID-19 waste in a health facility in Ghana. International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health. 8. 17. https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20205672.

       

      • Dr. Jude Kwaku Bonsu - Lecturer

      Research Interests

      • Process Integration
      • Process Control
      • Process Optimization
      • Machine Learning
      • Sustainable Process Engineering
      • Gasification
      • Green Technologies

      https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jude-Bonsu-3

      Some Recent Publications

      1. Asiedu, N.Y., Bamaalabong, P.P., Johnson, J.E., Bonsu, J.K. and Addo, A., 2024. Modeling, simulations, and Simulink developments in the analysis of optimal control of temperature and pH in a batch ethanol fermentation process. Journal of Engineering and Applied Science, 71(1), p.195. https://doi.org/10.1186/s44147-024-00517-4
      1. Bonsu, Jude. (2024). A systemic study of mining accident causality: an analysis of 91 mining accidents from a platinum mine in South Africa.
      1. Emmanuel, Nutakor & Joseph, Berchie-Nuako & Bonsu, Jude. (2024). The Optimization of Dye Adsorption from Synthetic Water using Activated Carbon from Corn Cobs. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.27122.11208.
      1. Bonsu, Jude. (2016). A systems approach to mining safety: An application of the Swiss Cheese Model. Journal of the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. https://doi.org/116. 776-784. 10.17159/2411-9717/2016/v116n8a10.

         

            Mr. E. Awarikabey -Lecturer

            Some Recent Publications

            1. Woode, M.Y, Awarikabey, E., Boakye, P. (2013) Tea-Color effect of ash leachate – Causes and Prevention. Proceedings of the College of Engineering (COE) Retreat. Pp. 18-24
            2. Awarikabey, E., Amponsah, I.K, Woode, M.Y. (2014) The value of the cocoa bean shell (hill) and the effect of various processing methods on the phyto-constituents and antioxidant activity of the nib and shell. Journal of Natural Product and Plant Resources, 4(3): 58-64. (Available online at www.scholarsresearchlibrary.com)

             

            • Mrs. Mary Mensah - Assistant Lecturer

            https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Mary-Mensah-6

            Some Recent Publications

            Mensah, M, Asiedu, N. Y., Neba, F. A., Amaniampong, P. N., Boakye, P., & Addo, A. (2020). Modeling, optimization and kinetic analysis of the hydrolysis process of waste cocoa pod husk to reducing sugars. SN Applied Sciences, 2, 1-17

             

             


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