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Kwaku Amaning Adjei

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Kwaku Amaning Adjei, PhD, is currently a professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Kumasi, Ghana.He has more than 15 years of experience in teaching and research. His expertise includes hydrology and water resources, WASH, data management, project management, GIS, and Remote Sensing. His research focuses on using various rainfall-runoff modeling tools to understand the hydrology of the Volta Basin, as well as climate change and WASH modeling. He is also skilled in using GIS and remote sensing for water supply and resources, and environmental sanitation. His job roles primarily involve lecturing, conducting research, and providing consulting services, among other responsibilities.

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The researcher specializes in understanding complex environmental systems, with a focus on flood risk assessment, water resource management, ecohydrology, and agricultural sustainability. Their work encompasses the application of advanced technologies such as GIS for landscape analysis, geophysical methods for groundwater studies, and IoT-based solutions for smart home systems. The research aims to address challenges in flood prevention, improving water quality, managing ecosystems, and enhancing agricultural productivity through innovative and sustainable practices.

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Flood risk assessment and mapping in Abidjan district using multi-criteria analysis (AHP) model and geoinformation techniques, (cote d’ivoire)(2016)
Ecological vulnerability of the Densu river Basin due to land use change and climate variability(2020)
Reservoir storage for managing floods in urban areas: a case study of Dzorwulu basin in Accra(2012)
Statistical evaluation of Jason-2 satellite altimetry products in a trans-boundary river basin; the case study of the White Volta River basin in Ghana(2023)
Sensitivity of reservoirs to sedimentation; Spatiotemporal analysis of the driving forces, implications, and the way forward(2022)
A Stochastic Weather Generator Model for Hydroclimatic Prevision in Urban Floods Risk Assessment in Abidjan District (Cote d’Ivoire)(2016)
Pro-active flood risk managment using a transdisciplinary multi-method-approach(2023)
From: Godfred Abbey Torsah“Frequency and Characteristics of Extreme Rainfall and Flood Events in the Ashanti Region, Ghana"(2025)
Potential heavy metal pollution of soil and water resources from artisanal mining in Kokoteasua, Ghana(2019)
Land use/land cover dynamics using landsat data in a gold mining basin-the Ankobra, Ghana(2018)
Assessment of water quality using GIS techniques and water quality index in reservoirs affected by water diversion(2020)
Assessment of the quality of the Densu river using multicriterial analysis and water quality index(2021)
Effects of Land Use/Cover Change on the Water Quality of Lake Bosomtwe(2025)
Rainfall variabilities and droughts in the Savannah zone of Ghana from 1960-2015(2020)
Spatio-temporal rainfall trend and homogeneity analysis in flood prone area: case study of Odaw river basin-Ghana(2020)
Hydrogeological delineation of groundwater potential zones in the Nabogo basin, 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)
Spatial multi-criteria analysis for identifying suitable sites for integrated managed aquifer recharge and rooftop rainwater harvesting systems in Kumasi, Ghana(2025)
Monitoring land-use and land-cover changes due to extensive urbanization in the Odaw River Basin of Accra, Ghana, 1991–2030(2020)
Spatio-temporal land use and land cover change assessment: Insights from the Ouémé River Basin(2024)
Understanding the Barriers and Opportunities for Effective Management of Shared Sanitation in Low-Income Settlements—The Case of Kumasi, Ghana(2020)
Barriers and opportunities for cleanliness of shared sanitation facilities in low-income settlements in Kenya(2020)
How Much Will Safe Sanitation for all Cost? Evidence from Five Cities(2020)
Indicators for Sanitation Quality in Low-Income Urban Settlements: Evidence from Kenya, Ghana, and Bangladesh(2021)
When is shared sanitation acceptable in low-income urban settlements? A user perspective on shared sanitation quality in Kumasi, Kisumu and Dhaka(2020)
Developing and Testing Strategies for Improving Cleanliness of Shared Sanitation in Low-Income Settlements of Kisumu, Kenya(2021)
Shared but Clean Household Toilets: What Makes This Possible? Evidence from Ghana and Kenya(2022)
Barriers and opportunities for cleanliness of shared sanitation facilities in low-income settlements in Kenya(2020)
Barriers and opportunities for cleanliness of shared sanitation facilities in low-income settlements in Kenya(2020)
Barriers and opportunities for management of shared sanitation facilities in low-income settlements in Kenya(2020)
Water footprint of Ghana(2009)
Shared sanitation in low-income urban settlements in Ghana(2021)
Barriers and opportunities for management of shared sanitation facilities in low-income settlements in Kenya(2020)
Assessment of Hydro-climatic Trends and Variability over the Black Volta Basin in Ghana(2020)
Implications of Land Use/Land Cover Changes and Climate Change on Black Volta Basin Future Water Resources in Ghana(2022)
Coupling SWAT and bathymetric data in modelling reservoir catchment hydrology(2020)
Simulation of runoff for the Black Volta Basin using satellite observation data(2012)
Assessment of the water balance of the Barekese reservoir in Kumasi, Ghana(2016)
Modeling the impact of land cover changes on water balance in the Vea catchment of Ghana, 1985–2040(2022)
Development of water surface area–storage capacity relationship using empirical model for Gurara reservoir, Nigeria(2020)
Predicting the impact of climate change and the hydrological response within the Gurara reservoir catchment, Nigeria(2022)
Modelling the recent variations of water balance components and water availability within the Senegal River basin: using WEAP21 model(2022)
Modeling the impact of past and future land cover changes on a reservoir catchment hydrology in Semi-arid, Africa(2022)
Evaluation of potential evapotranspiration assessment methods for hydrological modelling with SWAT in the Densu river basin in Ghana(2022)
Capability of satellite rainfall products in simulating streamflows in the Black Volta Basin(2023)
Evaluation of Climate Change Impact on Sustainability of Tailan Underground Reservoir in China(2013)
Assessment of Scenarios for Reducing Flood Impact in the Nyando Basin(2011)
Integrated water resources management approach in mitigating the potential impacts of climate change on hydrology in Gurara reservoir catchment, Northwest Nigeria(2021)
Impact of land use and land cover changes on water balance in the Ouémé River basin, West Africa(2025)
Potential for small hydropower development in the Lower Pra River Basin, Ghana(2020)
Quantifying and analysing water trade-offs in the water-energy-food nexus: The case of Ghana(2022)
Preliminary investigation of flooding problems and the occurrence of kidney disease around Hadejia-Nguru wetlands, Nigeria and the need for an ecohydrology solution(2017)
The Impacts of Climate Change on the Thermal and Oxygen Dynamics of a Tropical Lake in Ghana, West Africa(2018)
Evaluation and Comparison of Satellite Rainfall Products in the Black Volta Basin(2020)
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)
Evaluation of RFE Satellite Precipitation and its Use in Streamflow Simulation in Poorly Gauged Basins(2021)
Evaluation of Satellite Rainfall Estimates in the Pra Basin of Ghana(2018)
Performance Evaluation of Near-Real-Time Satellite Rainfall Estimates over Three Distinct Climatic Zones in Tropical West-Africa(2022)
Evaluation of Satellite Rainfall Estimates in the Pra Basin of Ghana(2016)
Comparison of TRMM Data with Rain Gauge Observations in the Upper Huaihe River Basin of China(2013)
The Potential Utilization of Satellite Derived Rainfall in a Data-Scarce Basin(2013)
Modeling the impacts of climate change on the thermal and oxygen dynamics of Lake Volta(2018)
Impacts of climate change on crop and irrigation water requirement in the Savannah regions of Ghana(2022)
Productivity of Stored Water in Some Selected Multiple Use Small Reservoirs in the Upper East Region of Ghana(2009)
Potential heavy metal pollution of soils from artisanal automobile workshops: the case of Suame Magazine, Ghana(2019)
Potentially Toxic Elements (PTEs) contamination and ecological risk of sediment in the upper course of the Ankobra River, Ghana(2022)
Reservoir sedimentation and spatiotemporal land use changes in their watersheds: the case of two sub-catchments of the White Volta Basin(2022)
Scale-Related Variations in Soil Loss and Validation of the RUSLE Model in Anambra State, Nigeria(2024)
IMPACT OF THE LS-FACTOR ESTIMATION METHODS ON MEAN ANNUAL SOIL LOSS(2024)
Mapping spatiotemporal variations in soil erosion using RUSLE model in Anambra State, Nigeria(2025)
Recent climate trends for the Volta Basin in West Africa(2018)
Simulation of climate characteristics and extremes of the Volta Basin using CCLM and RCA regional climate models(2018)
Assessing climate model accuracy and future climate change in Ghana's Savannah regions(2023)
Validation of Climate Research Unit High Resolution Time-Series Rainfall Data over Three Source Region: Results of 52 Years(2013)
Projections of precipitation extremes over the Volta Basin: insight from CanESM2 regional climate model under RCP 4.5 and 8.5 forcing scenarios(2023)
Bias-corrected NASA data for aridity index estimation over tropical climates in Ghana, West Africa(2023)
Adaptation strategies by smallholder farmers to climate change and variability: The case of the savannah zone of Ghana(2025)
Adaptation Strategies by Smallholder Farmers to Climate Variability and Change: A Study of Ghana's Savannah Zone(2023)
Potential groundwater pollution from improper oil and metal waste disposal in Suame, Ghana(2017)
Managed aquifer recharge assessment in the Nabogo Basin of Ghana using a combined electrical resistivity tomography infiltration method(2023)
Evaluation of unconfined aquifer parameters from flow to partially penetrating wells in Tailan River basin, China(2012)
Interpretation of Pumping Test with Radial Collector Well Using a Reservoir Model(2012)
Designing River Diversion Constructed Wetland for Water Quality Improvement(2020)
Mapping Irrigation Potential in a Semi-Arid Region in West Africa(2011)
Assessing the potential of managed aquifer recharge using rooftop rainwater harvesting with shallow wells in peri-urban communities in Kumasi, Ghana(2025)
Microwave Super High Frequency (SHF) Antenna for (Satellite Communication Systems, Radar, Aircraft Navigation, Radio Astronomy, Remote Sensing and Communications)(2018)
Impacts of variable energy prices on the financial sustainability of water facilities: case from Ghana(2014)
Capacity Estimation of Small Reservoirs Using Remotely Sensed Data: Case Study of a Semi Arid Region of Ghana(2011)
A Wavelet-Enhanced Transformer-Lstm-Pso Framework for Streamflow Forecasting in the Lower Pra Basin(2025)
Design and implementation of seat occupancy detection system(2019)
Perspective Chapter: Validation of SMOS Satellite Soil Moisture Estimates Using Capacitance Probes over the Different Ecological Zones in Northern Ghana(2023)

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