Charles Anum Adams

Civil Engineering

About

Prof. Charles Adams is an Associate Professor in Civil Engineering with specialisation in Transportation Engineering at the Civil Engineering Department, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Ghana. He is the Centre Director of the Ghana Government supported World Bank/ Association of Africa Universities (AAU) Africa Centre of Excellence (ACE) - Regional Transport Research and Education Centre Kumasi (TRECK). He is a registered professional engineering in Ghana and the President of the Ghana Institution of Engineering (GhIE). He leads the intelligent Traffic Management in Smart cities research group of TRECK and has won several grants and participated in international collaborative projects. He also leads the Centre for Sub Saharan Transport Leadership (CSSTL) hosted at the College of Engineering, KNUST. Dr Adams has over 25 years experience in teaching, research and consultancy in Ghana and Africa. He has taught courses in Engineering Economics, Transportation and Highway Engineering, Road Asset Management, Traffic Engineering and Operations and Geometric Design of Road Links. His research interests covers road safety, informal public transport systems, modelling and simulation of traffic systems and computer based road management systems.

Research Summary

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The researcher has conducted extensive work across diverse domains, with a primary focus on improving noise management and transport efficiency. Their research highlights advancements in traffic control techniques, such as optimizing multimodal freight logistics and reducing congestion at signalized intersections. In the field of urban transport, they have addressed issues like paratransit logistics and improved estimates for public transit capacity. The researcher also investigated environmental impacts, including traffic-related air pollution and noise exposure, leading to better strategies for mitigating these factors. Their work in transportation planning includes innovative solutions for road users' preferences and advances in assessing travel demand management strategies. Additionally, they have contributed to the field of plant studies by examining agricultural landscapes and marine research on earth material uses. The researcher’s interdisciplinary approach integrates insights from physics, environmental science, social sciences, and engineering to address complex challenges across various sectors.

Research Themes

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Traffic noise models and noise guidelines: A review(2021)

The state-of-the-art of practice of traffic noise regulations in Ghana(2023)

Optimizing the Sustainable Multimodal Freight Transport and Logistics System Based on the Genetic Algorithm(2022)

Signalization options to improve capacity and delay at roundabouts through microsimulation approach: A case study on arterial roadways in Ghana(2019)

Volume warrants for major and minor roads left-turning traffic lanes at unsignalized T-intersections: A case study using VISSIM modelling(2018)

Assessment of Turbo and Multilane Roundabout Alternatives to Improve Capacity and Delay at a Single Lane Roundabout Using Microsimulation Model Vissim: A Case Study in Ghana(2016)

Bicycle ownership and utilization in Tamale Metropolis; influencing factors and impacts to sustainable transport(2021)

Access to paratransit bus terminals in Ghana: characterizing its geographical distribution by settlement density(2022)

Statistical modelling of travel mode choice of public university students in Freetown, Sierra Leone: the case of three campuses(2024)

Gender Disparities in the Access and Use of Urban Public Transport in Abuja, Nigeria(2022)

The role of infrastructure and route type choices for walking and cycling in some cities in Ghana(2023)

The influence of socio-demographic and neighborhood characteristics on residents’ safety perception of active mobility in Accra, Ghana(2023)

Safe, Inclusive Public Transport in Africa—Challenges and Opportunities Identified in Ghana and Namibia(2022)

Do informal urban communities in Ghana qualify as a 15-Minute City based on access to socioeconomic activities?(2024)

School accessibility assessment for walking and cycling; the role of street connectivity and land use variables(2024)

Assessing Road Users’ Preferences for Various Travel Demand Management Strategies for Adoption in Accra, Ghana(2024)

Exploring the influence of dispositional factors on travel behaviour in Accra Metropolis, Ghana(2025)

Public perceptions of vehicular traffic emissions on health risk in Lagos metropolis Nigeria: A critical survey(2023)

Exposure To Traffic-Related Air Pollution: A Public Health Concern?(2023)

The impact of traffic mobility measures on vehicle emissions for heterogeneous traffic in Lagos City(2023)

The Impact of Vehicle Engine Characteristics on Vehicle Exhaust Emissions for Transport Modes in Lagos City(2024)

Modelling of risk of health burden based on residents’ exposure near trafficked intersection(2024)

On-road vehicular traffic emissions inventory and air quality on major roadways in Lagos City(2025)

Effects of Motorcycles on Saturation Flow Rates of Mixed Traffic at Signalized Intersections in Ghana(2015)

Effect of speed humps on injury consequences on trunk roads traversing towns in Ghana: A quasi-experimental study(2022)

SM 02-2008 Factors influencing road traffic crashes on unpaved roads(2018)

Motorcycle helmet use in Rhode Island.(2013)

Modelling of segment level travel time on urban roadway arterials using floating vehicle and GPS probe data(2022)

Application of multi-class machine learning algorithms to predicting commuter preference & system benefits of an integrated public transport: The case of a proposed dedicated bus lane system(2025)

Crash prediction models and risk factors for two-lane urban roadways(2013)

Factors affecting paratransit travel time at route and segment levels(2023)

VARIABILITY OF PARATRANSIT TRAVEL TIMES: THE CASE OF KUMASI, GHANA(2023)

Investigating factors affecting Paratransit Travel Times: Perspectives from two Paratransit Routes in Kumasi, Ghana(2023)

Characterizing paratransit travel time variability and the causes of day-to-day variation(2023)

Effect of Triaxial Geogrid Reinforcement on CBR Strength of Natural Gravel Soil for Road Pavements(2015)

Effects of Soil Properties and Geogrid Placement on CBR Enhancement of Lateritic Soil for Road Pavement Layers(2016)

Evaluation of Selected Empirical Models for Asphalt Pavement Temperature Prediction in a Tropical Climate: The Case of Ghana(2023)

Evaluation of Selected Empirical Models for Asphalt Pavement Temperature Prediction in Tropical Climate: The Case of Ghana(2023)

Determinants of paratransit feeder service provision using AI-synthesized revealed preference data: a paratransit drivers’ perspective on PT reform using machine learning(2024)

The Distinctive Plant and Insect Assemblages of An Experimental Forest in Northern Lower Michigan (United States)(2022)

Assessment of paratransit system performance in mixed traffic using a two-stage bootstrap-DEA and ordinary Least Square approach(2024)

The Consequences of Real Exchange Rate Rules for Inflation: Some Illustrative Examples (Incidence sur l'inflation des regles regissant le taux de change reel: quelques exemples) (Repercusion en la inflacion de las reglas de tipo de cambio real: Algunos ejemplos)(1986)

Repercusión en la inflación de las reglas de tipo de cambio real: Algunos ejemplos(1986)

Frequency/stress sensitivity of s.a.w. resonators(1976)

Selected Topics in Quartz Crystal Research(1970)

Hysteresis Effects In Quartz Resonators(1968)

Improved quality factor for quartz oscillators(2002)

Improved Long-Term Aging in Deeply Etched SAW Resonators(1978)

Deeply Etched SAW Resonators(1977)

Applications of Total Process Control Techniques in the Production of High Precision Quartz Resonators(1985)

Seafood Knowledge, Perceptions, and Use Patterns in Florida: Findings from a 2013 Survey of Florida Residents(2015)

Assessing Road Users’ Preference for Various Travel Demand Management Strategies for Adoption in Accra, Ghana(2024)

Analytical and Experimental Investigations of 32KHz Quartz Tuning Forks(1976)

A discussion on detonation(1950)

Disorders of the Cervical Spine: Diagnosis and Medical Management(1988)

Investigation of Afram Shale for Road Construction(2016)

The Shrimp Import Controversy(2005)

Precision Crystal Units(1963)

Measurement Techniques for Quartz Crystals(1968)

Production Statistics of SC (or TTC) Crystals(1980)

A Digital Circuit Design Environment.(1987)

Recent Advances in Food Legislation for the Protection of the Consumer(1951)

ACUMEN(2002)

THE DIELECTRIC COEFFICIENTS OF QUARTZ(1961)

Disasters--their prevention, control and social effects. Nuclear hazards.(1969)

Facts and Questions about Vermont Normal Schools(1915)

Terrorism Scene Control(2012)

Tularemia(2012)

Equation of Motion(2012)

Transfer Agreement(2012)

Threatened Limb(2012)

The Epidemic Disease of Lying-in Women(2012)

Envenomation(2012)

EAdi(2012)

Transfer of Patients to Other Ward Areas(2012)

Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM)(2012)

True Jellyfish(2012)

Transitions of Care(2012)

Tetanus(2012)

EMT-Basic(2012)

Tylenol(2012)

Electrical Injury – High-Voltage Current(2012)

Making Character(1915)

Terlipressin: Terlipressine, Terlipressinum(2012)

Eschar(2012)

EDM(2012)

EDV(2012)

Emergency Burr Holes(2012)

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