Alhassan Sulemana

Environmental Science

About

Dr. Alhassan Sulemana is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Environmental Science, Kwame Nkrumah of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana. Dr. Sulemana holds a PhD in Environmental Sanitation and Waste Management, an MSc in Environmental Resources Management, and a BSc in Environmental Science from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana. Dr. Sulemana has about 8 years of teaching and research experience and reviews for several reputable local and international journals. He has been involved in projects, workshops, seminars, training, and consultancy in waste management, environmental assessment and management, occupational health and safety, and development and applications of decision support systems in environmental management.Dr. Sulemana’s research focuses on environmental monitoring and management, environmental impact assessment, occupational & environmental health and safety, remote sensing and geographic information systems applications in environmental management, and solid waste management technologies. He has supervised several undergraduate and postgraduate students, with publications in these research areas in peer-reviewed journals. He has also presented at conferences, workshops, seminars, and trainings in several institutions. Undergraduate and postgraduate courses handled by Dr. Sulemana include Introduction to Remote Sensing, Introduction to GIS, Applications of Remote Sensing and GIS, Principles of Environmental Health, Waste Management and Safety, Water, Sanitation and Health, etc.

Research Summary

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The researcher's work focuses on optimizing waste management strategies, assessing environmental impact risks, and advancing sustainable infrastructure development across various fields. This includes improving solid waste collection processes, enhancing resource recovery systems in agriculture, evaluating medical waste management practices, and developing urban and rural development strategies to address social and environmental challenges.

Research Themes

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Optimal Routing of Solid Waste Collection Trucks: A Review of Methods(2018)

Potential sites for landfill development in a developing country: A case study of Ga South Municipality, Ghana(2019)

Effect of optimal routing on travel distance, travel time and fuel consumption of waste collection trucks(2019)

OPTIMIZED ROUTING OF TRUCKS FOR INSTITUTIONAL SOLID WASTE COLLECTION IN KUMASI, GHANA(2020)

Multi-Criteria Selection of Suitable Institutional Solid Waste Collection Sites: A Case of KNUST Campus, Kumasi, Ghana(2020)

Efficiency of Municipal Solid Waste Collection Systems in Ghana(2020)

Cost drivers and functions for municipal solid waste collection systems in Ghana(2018)

Public Satisfaction Towards Municipal Solid Waste Collection Services in Ho Municipality, Ghana(2018)

Contamination of groundwater by petroleum hydrocarbons: Impact of fuel stations in residential areas(2024)

Post COVID-19 recovery: Challenges and opportunities for solid waste management in Africa(2022)

Relationship Between Physicochemical Parameters and Risk of Analgesics and Antibiotics of Effluents From Three Selected Hospitals in Kumasi Metropolis, Ghana(2025)

Assessment of Hospital Liquid Waste Management in Public and Private Hospitals in Tamale Metropolis, Ghana(2018)

Factors Influencing Turnover Intention among Nurses and Midwives in Ghana(2022)

Attrition of Nursing Professionals in Ghana: An Effect of Burnout on Intention to Quit(2022)

Determinants of burnout among nurses and midwives at a tertiary hospital in Ghana: A cross‐sectional study(2022)

Levels of Lead, Copper, and Zinc in Cabbage (Brassica oleracea sp.) and Lettuce (Lactuca sativa sp.) Grown on Soil Amended with Sewage Sludge(2021)

Prevalence and associated factors of occupational injuries in an industrial city in Ghana(2024)

Prevalence and determinants of occupational injuries among emergency medical technicians in Northern Ghana(2023)

Occupational injury prevalence and predictors among small-scale sawmill workers in the Sokoban Wood Village, Kumasi, Ghana(2024)

Older Adults’ Expectations and Experiences With Health care Professionals in Ghana(2021)

Drivers of independent migration among adolescents from selected West African countries(2020)

Regional scale analysis of land cover dynamics in Kerala over last two decades through MODIS data and statistical techniques(2022)

Detoxification of E-waste polluted site using cashew nut shell-based activated carbon(2021)

Spatial distribution of potentially toxic elements in e-waste contaminated site at Akwatia-Line, Kumasi, Ghana(2023)

Spatial Distribution of Heavy Metals in E-Waste Contaminated Site at Akwatia-Line, Kumasi, Ghana(2023)

Evaluation of the Effects of Different Sowing and Weed Control Methods on the Physiological Performance of NERICA 4 Rice Variety in Upland Ecology of Japan(2024)

Environmental Risk Assessment of Analgesics and Antibiotics in Effluents from Three Selected Hospitals in Kumasi Metropolis of Ghana(2024)

Synergistic use of cattle bile, compost and fertilizer amendments in enhancing the bioremediation of hydrocarbon-contaminated soils(2024)

Knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding basic school noise exposure and hearing loss among teachers: A cross-sectional study(2024)

Health effects of occupational noise exposure on heavy-duty equipment operators and exposed workers in a mining firm in Ghana(2025)

Experiences of Unaccompanied Child Migrant Workers from West African Countries Living in Ghana(2022)

Solid waste management strategies, categorization, and challenges in Ghana's Savannah Region: Systematic review(2025)

Management and Use of Non-Timber Forest Products (Ntfps) As Climate Change Adaptation Strategy in Lawra District, Ghana.(2017)

Assessing the use of two plant powders on maize weevil, Sitophilus zeamais on stored maize grains (Zea mays)(2023)

Youth Risky and Antisocial Behaviors in Newfoundland and Labrador: The Perspectives of Young People(2024)

Spatiotemporal Change of Woody Vegetation and Pattern Analysis in Saloum Delta (Senegal – West Africa)(2024)

Analysis of the Effectiveness of Internal Controls in the Payroll Process in Construction Companies(2025)

A Review on Occurrence, Risk Assessment and Removal of Pharmaceuticals in Hospital Effluents(2025)

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