Isaac Kow Tetteh

Environmental Science

About

Prof. Isaac K. Tetteh holds a BSc(Hons.) degree in Biological Sciences and a Diploma in Education (both from the University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana), an MSc degree in Environmental Science (from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology; KNUST, Ghana), an MS degree in Atmospheric Science (Meteorology & Climate Science) and a PhD degree in Atmospheric Science (Meteorology & Climate Science)(both from North Carolina State University, USA). He teaches undergraduate and graduate courses and conducts research in Climate and Environmental Sciences, as well as actively involved in community service.

Research Summary

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The researcher's work is centered on the application of innovative technologies to address challenges in agriculture, environmental science, public health, and social sciences. They employ materials such as P-32 powdered activated carbon and advanced nanocomposites to enhance agricultural productivity, improve food packaging efficiency, reduce water pollution, promote healthcare outcomes, and foster eco-friendly practices across diverse communities. Their research focuses on practical applications of these technologies to solve environmental and social issues, aiming to drive sustainable solutions that benefit numerous stakeholders.

Research Themes

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Differential impacts of rainfall and irrigation on agricultural production in Nigeria: Any lessons for climate-smart agriculture?(2016)

Between Climate Reliance and Climate Resilience: Empirical Analysis of Climate Variability and Impact on Nigerian Agricultural Production(2017)

West African Seasonal Climate Variability and Predictability(2012)

Chitosan and chitosan derivatives: Recent advancements in production and applications in environmental remediation(2023)

Recent advances in synthesis, characterization, and environmental applications of activated carbons and other carbon derivatives(2024)

P-32 powdered activated carbon detoxifies potentially toxic elements in the Kumasi Abattoir Ghana effluent(2024)

Detoxification of potentially eutrophic substances using P-32 powdered activated carbon(2025)

Potential ecological risk assessment of heavy metals associated with abattoir liquid waste: A narrative and systematic review(2023)

Spatial variability and risk assessment of potentially toxic elements in the effluent of Kumasi Abattoir Ghana(2024)

The dull side of gold ore exploration and analysis: an assessment of heavy metal pollution and ecological risk posed by untreated wastewater from gold assaying laboratories(2025)

Environmental impact assessment practices of the federative republic of Brazil: A comprehensive review(2023)

Potentially toxic elements pose a threat to environmental quality and human health: The Kumasi Abattoir Ghana in perspective(2024)

An analysis of the environmental health impact of the Barekese Dam in Kumasi, Ghana(2004)

Post-project analysis: The use of a network diagram for environmental evaluation of the Barekese Dam, Kumasi, Ghana(2005)

Discovery of extreme events-related communities in contrasting groups of physical system networks(2012)

Community Dynamics and Analysis of Decadal Trends in Climate Data(2011)

Coupled Heterogeneous Association Rule Mining (CHARM): Application Toward Inference of Modulatory Climate Relationships(2013)

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

Heavy Metal Pollution Resulting from Informal E-Waste Recycling in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana(2023)

Assessment of heavy metal pollution resulting from informal E-wastes recycling in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana(2021)

Toward Data-driven, Semi-automatic Inference of Phenomenological Physical Models: Application to Eastern Sahel Rainfall(2012)

Trends and Policy Correlates of Agricultural Production and Agricultural Production Sustainability Outcomes in Ghana and Nigeria(2015)

On the data-driven inference of modulatory networks in climate science: an application to West African rainfall(2015)

Deriving Useful Information from Bimonthly Global-Scale Climate Analysis for Climate Change Adaptation Over East Africa(2017)

Three-Dimensional Characterization of Boreal Spring-Summer Climate Variability over West Africa (1948-2006)(2009)

11A.4 VARIABILITY OF SURFACE RELATIVE HUMIDITY OVER TROPICAL WEST AFRICA(2011)

Anomalous northern hemispheric summer mid-tropospheric circulation over West Africa(2010)

On the data-driven inference of modulatory networks in climate science: an application to West African rainfall(2014)

A multilevel analysis of the predictors of health facility delivery in Ghana: Evidence from the 2014 Demographic and Health Survey(2024)

Determinants of autonomy in sexual and reproductive health decision making among women: A mixed-effects multilevel analysis of the demographic and health survey in Ghana(2025)

Characterization and environmental performance evaluation of locally manufactured P-32 and commercial activated carbons on the Ghanaian market(2025)

Hierarchical Classifier-Regression Ensemble for Multi-phase Non-linear Dynamic System Response Prediction: Application to Climate Analysis(2012)

Girl-Child Education Outcomes: A Case Study from Ghana.(2014)

Fuelwood to Charcoal Production in the New Juaben Municipality of the Eastern Region of Ghan Challenges and Opportunities in Seeking Livelihood(2013)

Use of Project Management Methods(2014)

Absence of both Sickle-cell trait and G-6-PD Deficiency in a malaria region of rural East Africa.(1989)

Perceptions, attitude and willingness of pregnant women towards Caesarean Section in the Nkwanta South Municipality, Ghana(2025)

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