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Department of Supply Chain and Information Systems
The researcher focuses on innovative supply chain management practices and ethical considerations within a multidisciplinary framework. Their work encompasses both practical applications of technology in supply chains and thoughtful examination of how ethical frameworks can ensure responsible AI adoption. The research highlights the role of governance mechanisms and policy in shaping organizational performance while emphasizing the importance of ethics in influencing these systems, particularly through topics like AI development frameworks and status quo bias theory.
Department of Mechanical Engineering
The researcher has conducted extensive work in photovoltaic system optimization techniques, exploring methods for improving efficiency and reliability. They have also investigated hybrid renewable energy systems, investigating their economic implications and environmental impact. Their studies on solar thermal systems highlight advancements in performance analysis. The researcher integrates climate effects into energy planning, focusing on solar radiation and its role in sustainability. Advanced control strategies for grids are explored, while they assess the technical feasibility of smart grid integration. They examine the resilience of energy systems to various disruptions and analyze investment opportunities through case studies. Their work also covers microgrid optimization and evaluates working capital impacts. The researcher designs adaptive control systems and explores circular economy models, focusing on waste management in higher education. They study fuel-cell pumps for agriculture and assess photovoltaic-based renewable irrigation. Their research integrates policy considerations into energy planning and considers atmospheric gas dynamics.
Department of Environmental Science
The researcher's overall research focus is on the environmental impact of pharmaceuticals and their associated pollutants in various systems. They examine how these substances affect biological systems through uptake by organisms, distribution of chemicals through aquatic ecosystems, and contamination risks across different scenarios. Their work also delves into heavy metal distribution, radiation effects, food safety practices, and waste management techniques such as sugarcane processing and recycling of medications. Additionally, the researcher investigates biological processes like fish health issues, animal-related diseases, and microplastic distribution in the environment. This comprehensive approach aims to understand and mitigate environmental hazards associated with pharmaceuticals and water pollution across diverse systems.
Department of Horticulture
The researcher's work focuses broadly on wildlife management, avian ecology, and plant studies within the physical sciences. Their research encompasses the history of private land ownership for waterfowl conservation, aspects of American bittern ecology in specific regions, and the behavior of avian species.
Department of Optometry and Visual Science
The researcher's work is a comprehensive exploration of diverse scientific domains, focusing on several key areas. Their research encompasses a broad spectrum, including allergic rhinitis and sensitization, obesity & diet studies, ophthalmology across various sub-themes such as vision loss and lens utilization, retinal diseases and treatments, medical imaging techniques, and eyesight issues. The researcher also delves into psychological health, public health topics like nutrition and traffic safety, and social sciences related to eye health seeking behavior. Their work extends to studies on ophthalmology itself, safety in healthcare, factors influencing ocular conditions, stress responses and Cortisol levels, and global health impacts such as COVID-19. The research is contextualized within both clinical and public health contexts, providing insights into ocular functions, patient satisfaction, and the broader societal implications of these areas.
Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science
This research explores how consumer price index (CPI) and exchange rates in Ghana influence market dynamics and volatility, employing GARCH models to analyze their interactions. It contributes to the understanding of how different economic indicators contribute to overall market volatility, offering insights into domestic market behavior and providing a broader context for analyzing other markets.
Department of Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness and Extension
The researcher is engaged in Life Sciences research across various domains, focusing on addressing challenges such as climate change impacts on agriculture, the application of agricultural innovations like cassava production, their social implications on finances and labor markets, and international trade complexities. Specific studies include analyses of extreme weather events in Sudan savanna regions, cassava yields in Togo, and cocoa exports from Ghana. Additionally, the researcher explores technical methods for enhancing crop yields in Côte d'Ivoire through rice production, illustrating a comprehensive approach to understanding agricultural challenges globally.
Department of Physics
The researcher's work centers on advancing hydrological studies through innovative methodologies, particularly emphasizing the integration of AI and machine learning in groundwater characterization, forecasting, and analysis. They utilize geophysical tools such as aeromagnetic and electromagnetic datasets, along with remote sensing techniques like spectral time-domain induced polarization, to assess environmental impacts in Ghana's catchments and other regions. The researcher also integrates geophysics with gravity measurements and GIS technologies for comprehensive environmental evaluations. Their focus includes education, especially geography-related studies, addressing both historical and modern contextual influences in Ghana. The research explores broader environmental dynamics, such as coastal and marine interactions, while highlighting the importance of qualitative interpretations and time-domain analyses in understanding hydrological processes.
Department of Geography & Rural Development
My research combines cutting-edge data analysis with machine learning to develop innovative solutions for real-world problems in diverse domains. Through integrative methodologies, I leverage advanced computational techniques to address challenges across various scientific and industrial applications, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration while contributing to the advancement of knowledge in these fields.

Department of Surgery
The researcher's work focuses on integrating computational modeling with neuroimaging techniques to investigate the neural underpinnings of language acquisition, employing a novel approach that combines longitudinal brain imaging with discrete element modeling in the context of multilingual speakers.
Department of Mechanical Engineering
The researcher's work is interdisciplinary, synthesizing advancements in computational fluid dynamics, agricultural food supply chain traceability, electric vehicle infrastructure development, and governance practices. Their research integrates methodologies from aerospace engineering, food safety, environmental policy, and global economics to address critical challenges across these fields.
Department of Mechanical Engineering
The researcher focuses on understanding the intricate interactions between natural systems and human activities, employing a multidisciplinary approach that spans climate science, genetics, and environmental studies. Their work emphasizes how environmental changes influence biological processes, particularly through gene expression patterns linked to ecological thresholds and neural signaling mechanisms in response to climate fluctuations.