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Joshua Ampofo

Mechanical Engineering

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I am Joshua Ampofo. I have PhD in Mechanical Engineering from North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, USA. I teach Engineering mechanics, mechanisms synthesis and Analysis and Machine design. My research interest include medical technology including prosthesis and sterilization for rural and low-income communities.

Research Summary

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This research analyzes the environmental consequences of integrating advanced materials and technologies across diverse sectors—such as vehicle emissions, healthcare waste management, material science applications, meteorological studies, education methods, innovation strategies—and their societal and health impacts, with a focus on sustainable development and eco-friendly technologies in transportation and healthcare.

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Investigating the state of road vehicle emissions in Africa: A case study of Ghana and Rwanda(2021)
Recycling potential of medical plastic waste(2024)
Implementation of medical plastic waste segregation and decontamination for sustainable recycling in healthcare(2025)
Mechanical properties of cellulose electro-active paper under different environmental conditions(2008)
Modeling elastic, viscous and creep characteristics of cellulose Electro-Active Paper(2008)
An assessment of high-resolution wind speeds downscaled with the Weather Research and Forecasting Model for coastal areas in Ghana(2021)
A sensitivity study of Surface Wind simulations over Coastal Ghana to selected Time Control and Nudging options in the Weather Research and Forecasting Model(2019)
Effect of Radiator Fins Blockage by Clay Soil on the Engine Cooling Temperature 1(2014)
Configuration Parameters within Electric Vehicle Production Strategies in Sub-Saharan Africa - the aCar mobility Case(2019)
Optimal design of aircraft wing structures: a computer aided design method(2003)
Computational Modelling of Movement of Water Soluble Pollutants Through Soil(2016)
Effect of Speed Ramps on Pregnant Women: A Case Study of Travellers Along Kumasi-Cape Coast Highway(2015)
An Evaluation of The Impact of Public-Private Partnership on Vehicle Inspection in The Greater Accra Region of Ghana(2017)
Evaluation of Ramp-Induced Vibration Exposure Level for a Pregnant Woman Commuting Along Urban Roads in Ghana(2019)
Development of Biomechanical Model and FEA Modal Analysis of the Gravid Human Uterus Exposed To Ramp-Induced Vibration(2019)
A Critical Review of the G20 Economies NDCS to Meet the Paris Agreement Goals(2021)
Knowledge, Practices, and Determinants of Malaria Prevention in Pregnancy: A Cross-Sectional Study in Weija-Gbawe, Ghana(2025)
A Computer Aided Method for the Design and Analysis of Optimized Aircraft Wing Structures.(2001)

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