Frederick Owusu-Nimo

Civil Engineering

About

Frederick Owusu-Nimo is a Civil Engineer and an Associate Professor at the Civil Engineering Department of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana. He has over 15 years of experience in geotechnical, geo-environmental, and geophysical engineering. He has been involved in developing relationships between geotechnical properties and geophysical parameters of soils to aid in the use of geophysics in engineering and environmental investigations. He has also participated in characterizing illegal mining (Galamsey) sites and operations in selected districts in Ghana. Dr. Owusu-Nimo has also been involved in studies related to the geotechnical properties and characteristics of landfill waste and liner materials. He is interested in the characterization of lateritic soils and earth materials and has been involved in several studies where the properties of lateritic soils / earth materials have been investigated under varying states and conditions. Most of his time is dedicated to the application of geophysical techniques in solving societal problems related to engineering and environment.

Research Summary

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The researcher has conducted extensive work across diverse domains within physical sciences, with a focus on mining and resource management, environmental contamination, geotechnical studies, waste management, hydroelectric dam analysis, groundwater studies, and soil science. Their research integrates interdisciplinary methodologies, employing advanced techniques from scientific literature, geophysical methods, and analytical approaches to address complex environmental challenges. The researcher's work highlights the integration of traditional environmental issues with modern analytical and geological techniques, demonstrating a commitment to advancing understanding in areas such as resource management, contamination prevention, and sustainable practices across disciplines.

Research Themes

All (41 Papers)

Physical Sciences (40 Papers)

Social Sciences (1 Papers)

All Papers

Spatial distribution patterns of illegal artisanal small scale gold mining (Galamsey) operations in Ghana: A focus on the Western Region(2018)

Mercury contamination of soil and water media from different illegal artisanal small-scale gold mining operations (galamsey)(2020)

Influence of illegal artisanal small-scale gold mining operations (galamsey) on oil and grease (O/G) concentrations in three hotspot assemblies of Western Region, Ghana(2020)

Research collaboration in Ghana: patterns, motives and roles(2017)

Evolution of groundwater hydrogeochemistry and assessment of groundwater quality in the Anayari catchment(2020)

Assessment of seawater intrusion using ionic ratios: the case of coastal communities along the Central Region of Ghana(2021)

Physico-chemical evaluation of groundwater along the coast of the Central Region, Ghana(2021)

Quantification of nitrate contamination sources in groundwater from the Anayari catchment using major ions, stable isotopes, and Bayesian mixing model, Ghana(2023)

Identifying groundwater contamination sources in the Anayari Catchment using isotopes and hydrochemistry(2019)

Characteristics and management of landfill solid waste in Kumasi, Ghana(2019)

Resource recovery potential of Kumasi landfill waste(2023)

A laboratory study of horizontal confinement effect on the dynamic cone penetration index of a lateritic soil(2016)

The effect of randomly distributed natural fibers on some geotechnical characteristics of a lateritic soil(2021)

Evaluating effective stress conditions in soils using non-invasive electrical measurements – Laboratory studies(2020)

Lateral and vertical mapping of salinity along the coast of Ghana using Electrical Resistivity Tomography: The case of Central Region(2022)

Artificial neural network and statistical models for predicting the basic geotechnical properties of soils from electrical measurements(2013)

Compaction Verification of Lateritic Soil Using Electrical Resistivity: A Laboratory Study(2023)

Influence of petrophysical and geotechnical engineering properties on the electrical response of unconsolidated earth materials(2010)

Exploring the Linkages between Geotechnical Properties and Electrical Responses of Sand-Clay Mixtures under Varying Effective Stress Levels(2011)

Lateral and Vertical Mapping of Salinity Along the Coast of Ghana Using Electrical Resistivity Tomography: The Case of Central Region(2022)

Application of electrical and electromagnetic data to delineate shallow aquifer zones: a case study of Vea catchment, Ghana(2024)

Nitrate Contamination in Groundwater at Farmlands in Nsawam, Ghana: The Role of Fractures from Azimuthal Resistivity Surveys(2008)

Exploring The Linkages Between Geotechnical Properties And Geophysical Responses Of Unconsolidated Materials - Laboratory Measurements(2008)

Managed aquifer recharge assessment in the Nabogo Basin of Ghana using a combined electrical resistivity tomography infiltration method(2023)

Geotechnical Parameters From Integrated Geophysical Methods: Laboratory Measurements And Regression Models(2008)

Investigating the Deformational and Microstructural Changes in Unconsolidated Earth Materials Using Complex Resistivity Measurements(2011)

Investigating linkages between engineering and petrophysical properties of unconsolidated geomaterials and their geoelectrical parameters(2011)

On the use of a fractal equivalent circuit model to predict the geotechnical properties of soils(2010)

Nitrate Contamination in Drinking Water from Farming Activities in Rural Communities in the Nsawam District, Ghana: Environmental Geoscience, Education and Civic Engagement(2011)

Relating Engineering and Petrophysical Properties of Unconsolidated sediments to Electrical parameters: Laboratory Measurements(2009)

The use of Electrical Resistivity Tomography and Induced Polarization to investigate seepage conditions in a Hydroelectric Dam (A case study of the East Dike of the Kpong Hydro Dam)(2021)

Site-specific condition evaluation for managed aquifer recharge (MAR) site selection in granitic aquifers, Ghana(2024)

Occurrence, spatial distribution, and health risk assessment of heavy metals in groundwater from parts of the Kassena Nankana area, Ghana(2022)

The Extent of Deterioration of a Mechanically Stabilised Lateritic Base Course After Design Life and Its Implications for Rehabilitation: A Case Study of Kumasi City Roads, Ghana(2022)

Strength and Durability of Biostabilised Ghanaian Mud Bricks(2024)

Examining change and permanence in traditional earthen construction in Ghana: a case study of Tamale and Wa(2025)

Geotechnical Parameters from Integrated Geophysical Methods: Laboratory Measurements and Regression Models(2008)

THE USE OF RESISTIVITY MEASUREMENT TO AID IN INTERPRETING BOREHOLE LOG IN SITE INVESTIGATION(2013)

Exploring the Linkages Between Geotechnical Properties and Geophysical Responses of Unconsolidated Materials — Laboratory Measurements(2008)

Seismic Waveform Parameters and the Engineering Properties of Unconsolidated Sediments: Laboratory Measurements and Models(2009)

Characterization of Geotechnical Parameters Affecting Stability of Unconsolidated Materials from Electrical Measurements(2009)

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