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Samuel Ato Andam-Akorful

Geomatic Engineering

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About

I am a senior lecturer at the Department of Geomatic Engineering, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Ghana. I obtained a PhD  in Geodesy and Survey Engineering at Hohai University, Nanging China and a masters in Navigation Technology at the University of Nottingham, UK. My research interest lies in geospatial analytics with varied applications in health, transport, environment, water and climate.  I am a member of the Group on Earth Observation (GEO) Land Degradation Neutrality Working Group and a fellow at the World Bank Africa Centre of Excellence Regional Transport Research and Education Centre, Kumasi (TRECK). I belong to the Ghana Institute of Engineers, Ghana Institute of Surveyors as well as the American Geophysical Union. I am also a licensed surveyor and a member of the Licensed Surveyors Association of Ghana.

Research Summary

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The researcher's work integrates diverse disciplines to study water-related phenomena across various domains. This includes the application of remote sensing in agricultural contexts, hydrological studies for understanding water dynamics, noise management in urban environments, urban planning for disaster response, land use mapping for environmental impact assessment, and disaster risk mitigation strategies. These areas collectively contribute to advancing knowledge on water resources, agriculture, and disaster management across different domains.

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Uncertainties in remotely sensed precipitation data over Africa(2015)
Performance Evaluation of Near-Real-Time Satellite Rainfall Estimates over Three Distinct Climatic Zones in Tropical West-Africa(2022)
Assessing Spatial and Temporal Precipitation Dynamics in Upper East Region of Ghana Using Chirps Data from 1981 to 2016(2019)
Multi‐model and multi‐sensor estimations of evapotranspiration over the Volta Basin, West Africa(2014)
Water Availability of São Francisco River Basin Based on a Space-Borne Geodetic Sensor(2016)
Estimating Total Discharge in the Yangtze River Basin Using Satellite-Based Observations(2013)
Monitoring mass changes in the Volta River basin using GRACE satellite gravity and TRMM precipitation(2012)
A Multi-Sourced Data Retrodiction of Remotely Sensed Terrestrial Water Storage Changes for West Africa(2019)
Estimating water storage changes and sink terms in Volta Basin from satellite missions(2014)
Land Water-Storage Variability over West Africa: Inferences from Space-Borne Sensors(2018)
Global gravity models and the Ghanaian Vertical Datum: challenges of a proper definition(2019)
Terrestrial water storage and climate variability study of the Volta River Basin, West Africa(2023)
Traffic noise models and noise guidelines: A review(2021)
The state-of-the-art of practice of traffic noise regulations in Ghana(2023)
An investigation into the freshwater variability in West Africa during 1979‐2010(2017)
Rainfall Variability in the Huangfuchuang Watershed and Its Relationship with ENSO(2015)
Spatiotemporal dynamics of rainfall in Upper East Region of Ghana, West Africa, 1981–2016(2020)
Comparison of Missing Data Infilling Mechanisms for Recovering a Real-World Single Station Streamflow Observation(2021)
An Evaluation of Catchment Transit Time Model Parameters: A Comparative Study between Two Stable Isotopes of Water(2019)
Assessment of vegetation dynamics in Upper East Region of Ghana based on wavelet multi-resolution analysis(2020)
Characterizing urban morphology types for surface runoff estimation in the Oforikrom Municipality of Ghana(2021)
GIS-based assessment of soil erosion impact and mitigation strategies for sustainable agriculture in Ghana's most vulnerable region(2024)
Spatial variation in lymphatic filariasis risk factors of hotspot zones in Ghana(2021)
Mapping Spatial Variation and Impact of the National MDA Program on Lymphatic Filariasis Elimination in Ghana: An Initial Study(2022)
Spatial Variation in Risk Factors of Lymphatic Filariasis in Hotspot Zones in Ghana(2020)
Integrating geospatial tools is crucial for enhancing control strategies against human lymphatic filarial infections in Ghana: A comprehensive review(2025)
Biomass Estimation Models for Cocoa (<i>Theobroma cacao</i>) Plantations in Ghana, West Africa(2023)
Long Term Monitoring of Ghana’s Forest Reserves Using Google Earth Engine(2019)
End-Member Selection in Two-Component Isotope-Based Hydrograph Separation(2019)
A Web Based System for Easy and Secured Managing Process of University Accreditation Information(2022)
Application of Parametric and Non Parametric Classifiers for Assessing Land Use/Land Cover Categories in Cocoa Landscape of Juaboso and Bia West Districts of Ghana(2022)
Application of Remote Sensing and Geographic Information System Technologies to Assess the Impact of Mining: A Case Study at Emalahleni(2024)
An Interoperability Mobile Application for Location and Travel Planning Services in Ghana(2022)
Understanding hydrometeorological conditions and their relationship with crop production in the upper east region, Ghana(2025)
The performance of bds relative positioning usage with real observation data(2014)
A Multivariate Analysis of Freshwater Variability over West Africa(2015)
Rational Approach to Optimization of Solid Waste Collection Routing Using GIS: A Case Study of Adentan West Residential Area of Accra(2021)
Trend of traffic on inland waterways of Port Harcourt urban coastal environment: a comparative safety imperative for a Ghanaian coastal regional province(2023)
Spatial and Temporal Distribution of Pediatric Cancers in Southern Ghana: A Retrospective Observational Study(2025)

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