Sampson Oduro-Kwarteng

Civil Engineering

About

Professor Sampson Oduro-Kwarteng has 25 years of experience as a Civil, Water & Sanitation Engineer. He holds a B.Sc in Civil Engineering, MSc in water and environmental sanitation and PhD with specialisation in Municipal Solid Waste Management. He is a Full Professor in Water and Environmental Sanitation Engineering, and Construction Management in the Civil Engineering Department at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana. He is involved in water and environmental sanitation designs, services and construction supervision including: design of small towns water supply systems; Water , Sanitation, Hygiene (WASH) training and community participatory learning and action; WASH Behavioural Change and Management Training; design and construction of rice irrigation systems; assessment of capacity of public and private sector firms involved in water and environmental sanitation; training needs analysis and development of operation and maintenance training courses for rural and small towns water supply systems in Ghana; and feasibility studies and designs of water and environmental sanitation projects.

Research Summary

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**Research Focus Synthesis: Environmental and Resource Management Solutions in Ghana** The researcher's research spans a broad range of topics, integrating themes across Life Sciences, Health Sciences, Urban Development, Social Sciences, and Technology. Their work highlights innovation in environmental management techniques, sustainable practices, and resource efficiency. Here is a structured overview of the key areas: 1. **Insect Utilization and Effects (Life Sciences):** - Focuses on composting municipal waste using black soldier flies, enhancing composting efficiency and soil health for agricultural practices. 2. **M FC Food Waste Reduction and Sustainability:** - Examines the characteristics and impacts of food waste, emphasizing their role in public health through innovative biostatic materials. 3. **Urban Solid Waste Management:** - Explores strategies such as soil classification, water treatment, and smart parking systems to improve urban solid waste collection efficiency. 4. **M FC Municipal Solid Waste Management:** - Discusses methodologies from different domains like soil classification, water quality analysis, and wind and air flow studies for sustainable management practices. 5. **Fecal Contamination and Water Quality:** - Investigates the impact of fecal sludge on water quality, particularly through biostatic materials like plant-based treatments for Malaria control. 6. **Anaerobic Digestion and Biogas Production (Health Sciences):** - Studies chemical processes for biofuel production, showing their importance in sustainable energy solutions using anaerobic digestion systems. 7. **African Botany Studies:** - Provides detailed studies on specific plant species, linking to better resource management practices for agricultural efficiency. 8. **Composting and Vemcing Techniques (Life Sciences):** - Examines Eisenia fetida vermicomposting as a method for improving composting processes and soil health in agriculture. 9. **CO2 Sequestration and Geologic Interaction (Physical Sciences):** - Discusses the effect of temperature on CO2 injectivity, impacting atmospheric carbon exchange through biological mechanisms. 10. **Food Waste Reduction and Sustainability:** - Focuses on food waste as a health issue, emphasizing innovative biostatic materials for Malaria control in public health strategies. 11. **Advanced Chemical Sensor Technologies (Physical Sciences):** - Investigates methods to measure odor impacts, crucial for controlling odors in urban environments through smart parking systems and waste treatments. 12. **Anaerobic Digestion and Biogas Production:** - Studies chemical processes for biofuel production, highlighting their significance in sustainable energy solutions. 13. **Agriculture and Food Waste Management (Health Sciences):** - Examines specific practices impacting land use, water, and air quality, providing insights into efficient agricultural management. 14. **Infectious Diseases Research:** - Focuses on Malaria studies using biostatic materials, demonstrating the effectiveness of plant-based treatments in controlling this parasite. 15. **Urban Development Challenges (Social Sciences):** - Discusses transition management strategies for WASH services in informal settlements, aiming to improve public health water services in under-resourced areas. This synthesis underscores the researcher's comprehensive approach to environmental and resource management, integrating innovative solutions across multiple domains to address Ghana's needs for sustainable development.

Research Themes

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Biodegradation by composting of municipal organic solid waste into organic fertilizer using the black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) (Diptera: Stratiomyidae) larvae(2019)

Bioconversion of municipal organic solid waste in to compost using Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia Illucens)(2022)

Assessing egg deposition behaviour of female black soldier fly (Hermetia: Illucens) in Kumasi, Ghana using MOSW as bait(2023)

Reduction of Organic Solid Waste Using Black Soldier Fly (HermetiaIllucens) (Diptera: Stratiomyidae) Larvae for Municipal Solid Waste Management in Developing Countries.(2020)

Optimal Routing of Solid Waste Collection Trucks: A Review of Methods(2018)

Source separation and recycling potential of municipal solid waste in Ghana(2016)

Recovery of Municipal Solid Waste Recyclables under Different Incentive Schemes in Tamale, Ghana(2020)

Market waste composition analysis and resource recovery potential in Kumasi, Ghana(2021)

Private Sector Involvement in Urban Solid Waste Collection(2011)

Effect of optimal routing on travel distance, travel time and fuel consumption of waste collection trucks(2019)

Incentives for improving municipal solid waste source separation behaviour: the case of Tamale Metropolis, Ghana(2021)

Cost-effectiveness of incentive schemes for waste material resource recovery(2022)

Patterns of waste collection: A time series model for market waste forecasting in the Kumasi Metropolis, Ghana(2023)

Efficiency of Municipal Solid Waste Collection Systems in Ghana(2020)

CHAPTER 6: Governance and sustainable solid waste management in Ghana(2017)

Physico-chemical characteristics of solid waste for treatment options: a case study of Kumasi, Ghana(2013)

Regulatory environment for private sector involvement in solid waste collection in Ghana(2017)

Cost drivers and functions for municipal solid waste collection systems in Ghana(2018)

Patterns of Waste Collection: A Time Series Model for Market Waste Forecasting in the Kumasi Metropolis, Ghana(2022)

Microbial Groundwater Quality Status of Hand-Dug Wells and Boreholes in the Dodowa Area of Ghana(2018)

Indoor air quality improvement and purification by atmospheric pressure Non-Thermal Plasma (NTP)(2021)

Research on the electrical characteristics of atmospheric strong ionization dielectric barrier discharge for air pollution control(2020)

Indoor Air Quality Improvement and Purification by Atmospheric Pressure Non-Thermal Plasma (NTP)(2021)

Waste Biomass and Biomaterials Adsorbents for Wastewater Treatment(2022)

Performance Evaluation of Dry Faecal Sludge-Derived Activated Carbon (DFSAC) for Wastewater Pollutant Removal: A Case Study of the Lavender Hill Faecal Treatment Plant(2023)

Phosphorus recovery by struvite precipitation: a review of the impact of calcium on struvite quality(2021)

Lettuce Response to Enhanced Struvite Recovered from Faecal Sludge Effluent and the Probabilistic Health Risk Assessment of Heavy Metals Through the Intake of the Lettuce.(2024)

Groundwater as a strategic resource for improved resilience: a case study from peri-urban Accra(2017)

Usage and Barriers to Use of Latrines in a Ghanaian Peri-Urban Community(2015)

Transition Management for Improving the Sustainability of WASH Services in Informal Settlements in Sub-Saharan Africa—An Exploration(2018)

Incentives for water supply to the urban poor and the role of the regulator in Ghana(2016)

Cost recovery of community‐managed piped water systems in Ashanti region, Ghana(2006)

Redesigning the ventilated improved pit latrine for use in built-up low-income settings(2019)

Self-supply groundwater in five communities: Moshie Zongo, Aboabo, Kotei, Ayeduase and Apemso in Kumasi Metropolis, Ghana(2023)

Compliance of private ventilated improved pit latrines to odour and fly control guidelines: A technical audit in selected regions of Ghana(2024)

Shifting from public shared toilets to home toilets in urban settlements: implications of household demand in Kumasi, Ghana.(2009)

The latrine ownership ladder(2015)

Cost-benefit analysis of fecal sludge treatment interventions in Ghana(2020)

On-Site Sanitation Systems for Low-Income Countries(2015)

Water Quality and Handling Behaviour of Households in Peri-Urban Area of Kumasi, Ghana(2020)

On-Site Sanitation Systems for Low-Income Countries(2019)

Self-Supply Water and Sanitation Practices in Peri-Urban and Urban Areas in Kumasi, Ghana(2022)

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

Resource recovery potential of Kumasi landfill waste(2023)

Valorization of faecal and sewage sludge via pyrolysis for application as crop organic fertilizer(2020)

Inhibition of ammonia and hydrogen sulphide as faecal sludge odour control in dry sanitation toilet facilities using plant waste materials(2021)

Anaerobic co-digestion of human excreta, food leftovers and kitchen residue: 1 ternary mixture design, synergistic effects and RSM approach(2024)

The use of natural system for the treatment of greywater: A case study of Kpeshie Lagoon, Accra, Ghana(2011)

Inhibition of Ammonia and Hydrogen Sulphide Using Plant Waste Materials for Faecal Sludge Odour Control in Dry Sanitation Toilet Facilities(2021)

Assessment of solar radiation resource from the NASA-POWER reanalysis products for tropical climates in Ghana towards clean energy application(2022)

Environmental Management and Sanitation as a Malaria Vector Control Strategy: A Qualitative Cross-Sectional Study Among Stakeholders, Sunyani Municipality, Ghana(2023)

Appraisal of groundwater quality and hydrochemistry in three regions of Ghana: Implications for drinking purposes(2024)

Influence of on-site sanitation on groundwater quality from large diameter wells(2022)

Drinking Water Appraisal of Groundwater Quality and Hydrochemistry in Three Regions of Ghana(2024)

Pyrolysis of municipal food waste: A sustainable potential approach for solid food waste management and organic crop fertilizer production(2023)

The effect of increased private sector involvement in solid waste collection in five cities in Ghana(2013)

Private Sector Involvement in Urban Solid Waste Collection: UNESCO-IHE PhD Thesis(2011)

Performance of private companies involved in urban solid waste management: evidence from three cities in Ghana(2008)

Partnerships in sanitation service management and infrastructure provision in Kumasi, Ghana(2015)

Healthcare waste characteristics and management in Kumasi, Ghana(2021)

Comparative Studies on Proximate Composition and Phytochemical Screening of Mango, Key lime, African star apple and African pear Seeds as Possible Coagulant Aids for Water Treatment(2017)

Effect of Sodium Chloride Extract of Dacryodes edulis and Chrysophyllum albidum Seeds on Enteric Pathogens(2018)

Degradation and accumulation rates of fresh human excreta during vermicomposting by Eisenia fetida and Eudrilus eugeniae(2021)

The effect of temperature on CO2 injectivity in sandstone reservoirs(2021)

Sensitivity of nutritional and microbial content of food wastes to drying technologies(2022)

Quantification and Mass Flow Analysis of Food Waste from Source-Separated Locations(2023)

Physico-chemical characterization of selected feedstocks as co-substrates for household biogas generation in Ghana(2023)

Understanding fluoride adsorption from groundwater by alumina modified with alum using PHREEQC surface complexation model(2023)

A review of spiral wound membrane modules and processes for groundwater treatment(2024)

Water conservation potential in educational institutions in developing countries: case study of a university campus in Ghana(2009)

ventilated improved pit latrine: a theoretical evaluation of conventional design guidelines, user adaptations and prospects for improvement(2023)

Household access to groundwater and its implication in an urban poor community, Ghana(2016)

KNUST experiences in capacity building in the water and sanitation sector(2004)

Groundwater quality in a low income community: case study of Kotei, Kumasi(2016)

A methodology for assessing conditions of water assets in small towns in Ghana(2004)

Cost Of Providing Water Services In Small Towns In Ghana(2011)

Human resources capacity in Ghana's water, sanitation and hygiene sector: analysis of capacity gaps and policy implications(2014)

Local authorities, community and Private Operators Partnerships in small towns water service delivery in Ghana(2011)

Effect of Locally Available Fruit Waste on Treatment of Water Turbidity(2017)

Optimising ventilation to control odour in the ventilated improved pit latrine(2018)

Applying Transition Management for Improving Sustainability of WASH Services in Informal Settlements in Sub-Saharan Africa &ndash; An Exploration(2018)

The potential, impacts and challenges of Pay-As-You-Throw for municipal solid waste services in Ghana(2015)

Mapping pro-poor water supply services: what are the technical and institutional options for the utility and private provision in Accra?(2016)

Institutional arrangements for private sector involvement in urban solid waste collection: case study of five cities in Ghana(2009)

Private Sector Involvement in Urban Solid Waste Collection. Performance, capacity and regulations in five cities in Ghana(2011)

Bias-corrected NASA data for aridity index estimation over tropical climates in Ghana, West Africa(2023)

Strategies for improving water end-use efficiency on Knust Campus in Kumasi(2007)

Measurement of Odour in On-Site Sanitation Systems in Low-Income Settings(2016)

Assessing public perception of odours in a community: case of Ayigya Zongo, an urban poor community in Ghana(2015)

Assessment of the Knowledge, Prevalence, and Control Strategies of Malaria Among Households in Sunyani Municipality, Bono Region, Ghana(2023)

Survey of Mosquito (Diptera: Culicidae) Breeding Sites in the Sunyani East Municipality, Bono Region of Ghana(2024)

Odour Impact Determination of a Communal Toilet: Field Measurement with Panellists Using Dynamic Plume Method and Dispersion Modelling(2016)

Development, Characterisation, and Performance Evaluation of Some Indigenous Plants for Faecal Sludge Treatment in Ghana(2023)

Assessing human resource capacity needs to meet the MDG targets on water and sanitation in Ghana(2014)

Impacts of variable energy prices on the financial sustainability of water facilities: case from Ghana(2014)

Groundwater Resources Assessment in Tain River Basin of the Black Volta of West Africa(2014)

The emergence of prefabricated VIP toilet seats with covers: The implication for odour control and potential improvement(2025)

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