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Miriam Appiah-Brempong

Civil Engineering

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About

Miriam Appiah-Brempong is a Lecturer in the Department of Civil Engineering, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. She holds a BSc. degree in Civil Engineering, an MSc. in Water Resources and Environmental Management with a specialisation in Sanitary Engineering and a PhD in Environmental Sanitation and Waste Management. She teaches Water and Wastewater Treatment Processes, Environmental Engineering Technology and Environmental Studies. Her research interest is in water and wastewater treatment, development of coagulants and adsorbents for contaminant removal from water and wastewater, modelling of adsorption processes, solid waste managment and circular economy.

Research Summary

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The researcher's work is centered around advancing knowledge in industrial waste management systems and environmental impact assessments, employing analytical techniques such as response surface methodology for optimization. They explore the influence of pollutants on biological systems, including bone char adsorption, biosorption mechanisms, and bioactive agents. The research also extends into biopharmaceutical applications and innovative materials for construction projects. Additionally, they address public health issues related to children's nutrition and water access in Ghanaian regions. The overarching focus is on developing methodologies and technologies that enhance understanding of environmental systems' health implications across diverse contexts.

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Artisanal tannery wastewater: quantity and characteristics(2021)
Health-care waste management practices: The case of Ho Teaching Hospital in Ghana(2023)
An insight into artisanal leather making in Ghana(2020)
Optimization of Coagulation-flocculation Process for Pre-treatment of Artisanal Tannery Wastewater Using Response Surface Methodology(2021)
Heavy metal contamination in vegetables and associated health risks(2025)
Performance Optimization of Chemical and Green Coagulants in Tannery Wastewater Treatment: A Response Surface Methodology Approach(2023)
Groundwater quality and associated health risks in the Eastern Region of Ghana(2025)
The impact of river sand mining and waste management on the Volta Lake: A case study of Asutsuare(2024)
Bone Char Adsorption of COD and Colour from Tannery Wastewater: Breakthrough Curve Analysis and Fixed Bed Dynamic Modelling(2024)
Quantification and Characterization of Artisanal Tannery Wastewater(2021)
Removal of Colour and COD from vegetable tannery wastewater onto bone char– Effect of process parameters, adsorption mechanism, kinetics and equilibrium modelling(2023)
Design of a Cost-Effective Nanomembrane Ceramic Filter for the Removal of Fluoride and Heavy Metals from Groundwater(2024)
Examining the psychosocial drivers of handwashing behaviour among school children(2024)
Characterisation and Fertiliser Potential of Mechanically Dewatered Faecal Sludge from Anaerobic Digestion(2025)

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