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Search, discover, and connect with over 1,800 researchers, faculty members, and scholars across all departments of KNUST.
Department of Mechanical Engineering
This researcher has conducted extensive research across diverse areas of solar energy technologies in Africa, encompassing themes such as solar radiation and photovoltaics, silicon and solar cell technologies, photovoltaic system optimization techniques, electric vehicles and infrastructure, electronic packaging and soldering technologies, stroke rehabilitation and recovery, and power systems and renewable energy. Their work focuses on advancing innovation in solar technology, optimizing module performance, enhancing battery charging efficiency, improving vehicle electrification, developing robust electronic components for solar applications, contributing to stroke rehabilitation through energy recovery initiatives, and driving the transition to renewable energy sources.
Department of Silviculture and Forest Management
The researcher's work focuses on advancing understanding of food security, sustainable practices, and governance within Ghana. Their studies examine themes such as protecting and developing forests for food production, managing rural agroecosystems, addressing energy challenges, and exploring agricultural policies linked to carbon emissions. The research highlights key issues in resource management, particularly in protected areas and traditional lands, while also emphasizing the role of politics and social responsibility in shaping economic and environmental priorities.

Department of Surgery
The researcher has conducted extensive research focusing on global health and surgical practices in sub-Saharan Africa, covering neurosurgical capacity, oncology care, complications in hydrocephalus, musculoskeletal abnormalities, and the impact of COVID-19.
Department of Forest Resources Technology
This researcher conducts a comprehensive study examining the impacts of various factors on rural households, microfinance, agricultural innovations, financial reporting practices, education systems, technology adoption, and global health outcomes. Their work synthesizes findings across themes related to energy and environment, social sciences, life sciences, financial reporting, and global health, providing insights into how credit accessibility, financial inclusion, and agricultural practices drive economic development in Ghana and beyond.

Department of English
The researcher's work integrates multiple interdisciplinary approaches to address complex challenges across applied mathematics, physics, engineering, environmental science, and social sciences. Their research spans diverse areas, including mathematical modeling, computational methods, environmental impact analysis, and societal change mitigation, reflecting a holistic exploration of fundamental principles and their practical applications.
Department of Geography & Rural Development
This researcher has been working on developing innovative graph algorithms for social network analysis, driven by the need for efficient computational methods to improve recommendation systems. Their research extends into advancing quantum computing applications, particularly focusing on near-term hardware advancements. Through theoretical and experimental investigations, they have explored algorithmic efficiency improvements over classical approaches and demonstrated practical solutions in these complex domains.
Department of Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness and Extension
The researcher's work centers on understanding the multifaceted impact of cocoa farmers in Ghana, encompassing technological adoption, agricultural innovations, resilience strategies, and social initiatives. Their research delves into how these elements influence farming practices, extension services, farm operations, health issues, economic contributions, climate change impacts, and socio-economic development. By examining themes from technology adoption to community engagement and long-term socio-economic changes, the researcher aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of cocoa farmers' experiences and future directions in Ghana.
Department of Mathematics
The researcher has conducted extensive work in mathematics education and critical thinking development, with applications spanning diverse fields such as social sciences, life sciences, physical sciences, health sciences, and educational theory. Their publications explore the use of geometric simplexes, homological invariants, differential equations, fractional calculus, and mathematical modeling to address complex problems across these domains.

Department of Geological Engineering
The researcher's research is focused on fluid dynamics within soils, specifically examining unsaturated flow and water saturation effects across various domains. Their work encompasses methodologies such as hydraulic conductivity modeling, electrical response analysis using non-destructive techniques like NMR, and the application of artificial neural networks for predictive purposes. Key themes include the study of porous media, fluid flow in geothermal applications, seismic imaging methods, and innovative computational approaches to predict soil properties.
Department of Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness and Extension
This researcher has conducted extensive research across diverse domains focused on agricultural innovations, environmental practices, and social justice. Their work spans life sciences through topics like resource efficiency and economic practices, into physical and health sciences examining pest management and water resources, and into social sciences analyzing food security, labor dynamics, and equity issues. Themes include climate change impacts, economic inclusion, rural development strategies, and holistic approaches to education and resilience, with a strong emphasis on improving livelihoods and fostering sustainable practices.
Department of Civil Engineering
The researcher's work focuses on a broad range of themes within physical sciences, encompassing land use and ecosystems, water-energy-food Nexus studies, hydrological modeling, flood risk assessment, environmental controls, soil issues, urban development challenges, transboundary water resource management, groundwater and isotope geochemistry, AI applications in forecasting, water reuse technologies, biosolids from dewatering faecal sludge, and wastewater treatment systems.
Department of Medicine
A researcher focused on health science advancements in Sub-Saharan Africa has been concentrating on improving stroke rehabilitation, healthcare mechanisms addressing motor complications, acute ischemic stroke management, COVID-19 impact, Alzheimer's disease research, mycobacterium diagnosis, lipid transport issues, neurological impairments, telemedicine applications, HIV-related health complications, immunocompromhesion, brain-based interventions, and diabetes management. Despite significant progress in stroke rehabilitation, preventive measures, and treatment options for neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson’s, acute ischemic strokes remain challenging due to resource limitations and a lack of standardized care strategies. The researcher highlights the need for further research into community engagement, telemedicine tools, and comprehensive healthcare systems to enhance access and outcomes for underserved populations. Additionally, addressing underlying causes such as inflammation, neuroinflammation, and mitochondrial dysfunction requires collaboration with neurobiologists and mathematicians to develop targeted interventions.