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Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science
The researcher has conducted extensive work across diverse fields, integrating advanced methodologies to address challenges in fraud detection (machine learning), water quality assessment, Hepatitis B virus studies, COVID-19 epidemiology, eating disorders, and neonatal respiratory health.
Department of Optometry and Visual Science
The researcher’s work integrates multiple areas of social and physical sciences to advance sustainable practices in construction projects, corruption prevention, and supply-chain resilience, while addressing challenges in urban development, education, and health.
Department of Mathematics
The researcher's work is centered on integrating global environmental and social risks into a comprehensive model for quantitative risk assessment, focusing on themes like water resource management, agricultural practices, and public health impacts.
Department of Meteorology and Climate Science
This researcher's work is a comprehensive exploration spanning multiple scientific domains, reflecting their integrated research approach. Their studies are deeply rooted in themes such as climate change impacts on agriculture, hydrological dynamics across various zones, atmospheric processes, solar energy applications, agricultural practices, and digital transformation initiatives. By integrating across these diverse areas—plant water relations and carbon dynamics, climate change impacts on agriculture, hydrology and drought analysis, atmospheric chemistry and aerosols, solar radiation and photovoltaics, precipitation measurement and analysis, mathematical and theoretical epidemiology/ecosystems models, fire effects on ecosystems, climate variability and models, hydrology and Watershed Management Studies, soil Moisture and remote sensing, atmospheric aerosols and clouds, evolution and Genetic Dynamics, Air Quality Monitoring and Forecasting, Rangeland Management and Livestock Ecology, Building Energy and Comfort Optimization, Supply Chain and Inventory Management, Entrepreneurship Studies and Influences, Animal Ecology and Behavior Studies, Nanoparticles nucleation surface interactions, Urban and Freight Transport Logistics, Ecosystem dynamics and resilience, Geophysics and Gravity Measurements, Flood Risk Assessment and Management, Quality and Supply Management, Digital Transformation in Industry—all these areas are interconnected through the researcher's overarching focus on advancing understanding across various scientific domains.
Department of Mechanical Engineering
The researcher's work integrates computational mechanics as a cornerstone of their interdisciplinary approach to solving complex problems across materials science and high-performance computing, emphasizing the integration of theoretical frameworks with modern computational techniques to address challenges in these fields.
Department of Indigenous Art and Technology
The researcher's work integrates multiple disciplines, focusing on how languages reflect and are preserved in cultural contexts. They examine traditional pottery techniques as tools for identity formation, highlighting the enduring significance of these practices. Their research also delves into the integration of African heritage into the larger tapestry of broader social identities, particularly through the reintegration of the Ghanaian diaspora at specific historical sites. Furthermore, they investigate the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, employing innovative interventions to address public health issues. This integrated approach bridges language studies with cultural history and identity formation, emphasizing the interconnectedness of these areas within a global context.
Department of Human Resource and Organisational Development
This researcher's work is characterized by an interdisciplinary approach, focusing on the intersection of job satisfaction, organizational behavior, higher education, and environmental sustainability. Their publications explore various facets, including work engagement, organizational embedment, affective organizational commitment, psychological contract breaches, abusive supervision, waste management practices, and sustainability initiatives. The research examines mediating effects among these variables, highlighting their contributions to both operational understanding in hospitality and theoretical advancements in academic circles.
Department of Civil Engineering
The researcher specializes in burn injury management and outcomes within the health sciences, focusing particularly on improving patient care for burn patients. A representative study at the 37 Military Hospital in Accra, Ghana, highlights innovative approaches to burn rehabilitation, emphasizing the importance of early intervention and continuous education for burn survivors. Their work integrates themes such as burn resource management, patient recovery processes, and long-term health outcomes to develop comprehensive strategies for burn care delivery.

Department of Mechanical Engineering
The researcher's work focuses on integrating advanced computational modeling techniques into understanding cardiac function, particularly through simulations of anisotropic tissues and ventricular contraction. Their research encompasses the integration of constitutive models for electrical activity, electrolyte transport, and myocyte biophysics to model the dynamic behavior of the heart. The use of open-source computational tools like FEniCS facilitates reproducible and scalable modeling approaches, while their interdisciplinary approach combines computational mechanics with experimental insights into cardiac tissue dynamics.
Department of Communication Design
The researcher's work reflects a comprehensive exploration of social and health issues across multiple domains, with a particular emphasis on trauma, maternal health, sexual violence, global healthcare equity, environmental sustainability, and public health policies. Their research delves into mental health support systems, community health initiatives, HIV/AIDS prevention strategies, and the impact of environmental factors on health outcomes. The study also examines the social determinants of health, including education, economic status, and community structures, with a focus on advancing knowledge in these critical areas.
Department of Chemical Engineering
The researcher’s work centers on advancing sustainable applications through interdisciplinary approaches in advanced materials science, with a focus on photocatalysts, biodiesel production, lubricants, digital transformation, coconut chemistry, maritime security, energy and environment impacts, and food chemistry. Their research integrates foundational technologies like perovskite materials for photocatalysts across various sectors, including biofuel production, lubricant additives, industrial applications, and digital advancements. This holistic approach spans material science, environmental studies, industry impact assessments, and human health concerns, aiming to drive sustainable development while addressing global challenges.
Department of Community Health
The researcher's work is focused on examining the impact of various challenges faced by vulnerable populations, particularly those with disabilities or specific health conditions, across multiple domains including mental health, healthcare access, nutrition, and substance use. Their research integrates methodologies such as qualitative studies, statistical analysis, and surveys to explore barriers, misconceptions, and interventions affecting individuals in these areas.