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Emmanuel Kwame Appiah-Adjei

Geological Engineering

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Emmanuel Kwame Appiah-Adjei joined the Department of Geological Engineering at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Ghana in 2007 and is currently a Professor. His background is in Geological Engineering and has a doctorate in Hydrology and Water Resources with specialty in Hydrogeology. He teaches, mainly, Hydrology and Hydrogeology related courses at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels at KNUST.His research interest is, primarily, in hydrogeology with emphasis on groundwater management and focuses mainly on groundwater sustainability for agriculture and domestic use, recharge modelling, groundwater quality and pollution control, transport processes in fractured media, and climate change applications in groundwater management. He also has related interest in hydrogeophysics and is always keen to supervise graduate students who wish to pursue careers in hydrogeology and related fields.

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The researcher's work spans multiple themes within Physical Sciences, reflecting a comprehensive exploration of environmental challenges and innovative solutions. Key areas include groundwater studies, water resources management, optimization techniques, climate variability, and environmental health issues.

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Potential heavy metal pollution of soil and water resources from artisanal mining in Kokoteasua, Ghana(2019)
Nitrate contamination of groundwater in the Lower Volta River Basin of Ghana: Sources and related human health risks(2020)
Quality and health risk assessment of shallow groundwater aquifers within the Atankwidi basin of Ghana(2019)
Assessment of seawater intrusion using ionic ratios: the case of coastal communities along the Central Region of Ghana(2021)
Evaluation of water quality using hydrochemistry, stable isotopes, and water quality indices in the Lower Volta River Basin of Ghana(2018)
Hydrogeochemical evolution and quality assessment of groundwater within the Atankwidi basin: the case of northeastern Ghana(2018)
Assessment of groundwater quality and the controlling factors in coastal aquifers of Ghana: An integrated statistical, geostatistical and hydrogeochemical approach(2021)
Physico-chemical evaluation of groundwater along the coast of the Central Region, Ghana(2021)
Structural equation modeling and GIS application into non-carcinogenic health risk assessment of the phreatic aquifers of the south-western coastal basin-Ghana(2020)
Nitrate contamination of groundwater in the Lower Volta River Basin of Ghana: Sources and related human health risks(2019)
Hydrogeological delineation of groundwater potential zones in the Nabogo basin, Ghana(2018)
Groundwater Risk Assessment of Shallow Aquifers within the Atankwidi Basin of Northeastern Ghana(2018)
Delineation of groundwater potential zones in the Central Region of Ghana using GIS and fuzzy analytic hierarchy process(2022)
Hydrogeological evaluation of geological formations in Ashanti Region, Ghana(2018)
Managed aquifer recharge site suitability analysis in the Nabogo Basin of Ghana using GIS and Monte Carlo simulation-aided analytic hierarchy process(2024)
Groundwater potential for irrigation in the Nabogo basin, Northern Region of Ghana(2019)
Groundwater pollution vulnerability assessment in the Assin municipalities of Ghana using GIS-based DRASTIC and SINTACS methods(2023)
Quality and Potential Health Risk Assessment of Groundwater in Asante Akim Central Municipality, Ghana(2022)
A review of groundwater resource development in lower White Volta River basin of Ghana(2024)
Delineation of groundwater potential zones using cokriging and weighted overlay techniques in the Assin Municipalities of Ghana(2022)
Groundwater Risk Assessment for Shallow Aquifers within the Atankwidi Basin of (Ghana)(2019)
Groundwater potential assessment using remote sensing and GIS-based multi criteria analysis – the case of Montserrado County, Liberia(2022)
Spatial multi-criteria analysis for identifying suitable sites for integrated managed aquifer recharge and rooftop rainwater harvesting systems in Kumasi, Ghana(2025)
Variations of streambed vertical hydraulic conductivity before and after a flood season(2015)
Determination of the anisotropy of an upper streambed layer in east-central Nebraska, USA(2011)
Evaluation of unconfined aquifer parameters from flow to partially penetrating wells in Tailan River basin, China(2012)
Experimental determination of fractures and conduits and the applicability of Cubic law in closed fractures(2015)
Interpretation of Pumping Test with Radial Collector Well Using a Reservoir Model(2012)
Quantifying and analysing water trade-offs in the water-energy-food nexus: The case of Ghana(2022)
Application of satellite-derived rainfall for hydrological modelling in the data-scarce Black Volta trans-boundary basin(2014)
Validation of TRMM Data in the Black Volta Basin of Ghana(2011)
The Potential Utilization of Satellite Derived Rainfall in a Data-Scarce Basin(2013)
Potential heavy metal pollution of soils from artisanal automobile workshops: the case of Suame Magazine, Ghana(2019)
Trace Metals Migration and Contamination Assessment of Groundwater in the Lower Volta River Basin, Ghana(2021)
Lateral and vertical mapping of salinity along the coast of Ghana using Electrical Resistivity Tomography: The case of Central Region(2022)
Using electrical resistivity imaging technique for borehole calibration in selected communities in Asutifi North District, Ghana(2023)
Potential groundwater pollution from improper oil and metal waste disposal in Suame, Ghana(2017)
Lateral and Vertical Mapping of Salinity Along the Coast of Ghana Using Electrical Resistivity Tomography: The Case of Central Region(2022)
Hydrogeophysical characterization of the Lower White Volta River Basin of Ghana using electromagnetic technique(2025)
Application of electrical and electromagnetic data to delineate shallow aquifer zones: a case study of Vea catchment, Ghana(2024)
Managed aquifer recharge assessment in the Nabogo Basin of Ghana using a combined electrical resistivity tomography infiltration method(2023)
Laboratory simulation of groundwater hydraulic head in a karst aquifer system with conduit and fracture domains(2015)
Laboratory Analog Analysis of Spring Recession Curve in a Karst Aquifer with Fracture and Conduit Domains(2015)
An approach for estimating sustainable yield of karst water in data sparse regions(2011)
Variable Sets and Fuzzy Rating Interval for Water Allocation Options Assessment(2014)
Optimal Operation of Underground Reservoir in Tailan River Basin(2012)
Self-supply groundwater in five communities: Moshie Zongo, Aboabo, Kotei, Ayeduase and Apemso in Kumasi Metropolis, Ghana(2023)
Self-Supply Water and Sanitation Practices in Peri-Urban and Urban Areas in Kumasi, Ghana(2022)
Influence of particle distribution on filter coefficient in the initial stage of filtration(2012)
Simulation of climate characteristics and extremes of the Volta Basin using CCLM and RCA regional climate models(2018)
Assessing the potential of managed aquifer recharge using rooftop rainwater harvesting with shallow wells in peri-urban communities in Kumasi, Ghana(2025)
Study on Artificial Regulation of Water Resources in West of Daqing City(2012)
Evaluation of Climate Change Impact on Sustainability of Tailan Underground Reservoir in China(2013)
Climate Change Impacts on Groundwater Recharge in Gulf Islands, Canada(2006)
Quantifying the impact of climate change on groundwater recharge to fractured-rock aquifers: a case study from Canada(2009)
Comparative evaluation of SWAT and WTF techniques for recharge estimation in the Vea catchment, Ghana(2023)
Analysis of recharge sources to Tailan underground reservoir(2012)
Biophysical effects of land cover changes in West Africa: a systematic review(2025)

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