Stephen Adjei
Department of Petroleum EngineeringHealth SciencesSocial SciencesLife Sciences

Stephen Adjei

0 Publications38 Research Themes
Research Overview & Focus

The researcher's work across various domains of social and health sciences highlights significant contributions, including: 1. **Global Maternal and Child Health**: Focus on healthcare policies and domestic violence in Ghana, emphasizing the importance of robust services and addressing abuse promptly. 2. **Intimate Partner and Family Violence**: Highlights studies on male-to-female violence, exploring both medical and emotional aspects, underscoring the need for comprehensive interventions. 3. **Parasitic Diseases Research and Treatment**: Provides insights into lymphatic filariasis and related studies in Ghana's northern regions, offering practical approaches to managing parasitic diseases. 4. **Healthcare Systems and Reforms**: Examines reforms in public health systems, particularly Additional Duty Hours Allowance in Ghana, as a model for efficient governance. 5. **Cultural and Social Themes**: Emphasizes the role of African psychology in understanding personhood and agency, contributing to ethical and social development theories. 6. **Child and Adolescent Health**: Discusses school-based anthelmintic delivery systems, highlighting their importance in early childhood health. 7. **Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction**: Connects mental health issues with social networks, underscoring the interplay between personal and societal factors affecting well-being. 8. **Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy**: Includes a clinical note on disease management, providing practical applications for researchers in cardiology. 9. **Global Health and Surgery**: Reports from a tertiary hospital setting emphasize the necessity of specialized surgical practices. 10. **Religion and Society**: A paper on improving human resources through religious interventions, blending spiritual practices with governance. 11. **Primary Care and Health Outcomes**: Explores data-driven improvements in primary care services, influencing health management systems. 12. **Child Nutrition and Water Access**: Discusses school-level programs for water access, focusing on early childhood nutrition. 13. **Interpreting and Communication in Healthcare**: Reflects on methodological challenges in healthcare communication, offering insights into effective practices. 14. **Culture, Economy, and Development**: Examines socio-political contexts through various country reports, contributing to cultural understanding and development strategies. 15. **Healthcare Reforms**: Highlights reports from Ghanans, showcasing international efforts towards systemic reforms. 16. **Psychological Development**: Discusses personality theories in diverse cultures, emphasizing the universal aspects of human development. 17. **Gender, Labor, and Family Dynamics**: Focuses on gender roles in Akan culture, underscoring intersecting gender dynamics in family relationships. 18. **Emotional Intelligence and Performance**: Conducts a study linking corruption to mental health among students, providing critical insights into human behavior. Each paper contributes uniquely to their respective fields, offering valuable insights into social, cultural, and healthcare contexts.

Faculty Biography

Dr. Stephen Adjei has been a dedicated faculty member in the Department of Petroleum Engineering at KNUST, contributing to academia and research. With a strong academic foundation, he earned his undergraduate degree in Petroleum Engineering from KNUST, a Master of Technology degree from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Dhanbad, India,  and a PhD from King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Saudi Arabia.Dr. Adjei specializes in subsurface engineering and characterization, with a strong focus on wellbore integrity, cement performance, and subsurface modeling. He leverages advanced analytics and machine learning to optimize drilling and cementing operations, enhance subsurface understanding, and support decision-making in complex energy environments.He is a member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)  and an active member of The Brew-Hammond Energy Center (TEC-KNUST), collaborating on initiatives that enhance sustainable energy solutions and promote capacity-building within Ghana's energy industry.Dr. Adjei is deeply committed to knowledge transfer and industry collaboration. He has participated in multiple consultancy projects and applied research endeavors that bridge academic findings with real-world applications in petroleum and energy engineering.

Key Research Themes (38)
Health Sciences

Acute Ischemic Stroke Management

Health Sciences

Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health

Health Sciences

Advances in Oncology and Radiotherapy

Social Sciences

Anthropology: Ethics, History, Culture

Health Sciences

Child and Adolescent Health

Health Sciences

Child Nutrition and Water Access

Health Sciences

Community Health and Development

Social Sciences

Corporate Finance and Governance

Social Sciences

COVID-19 and Mental Health

Social Sciences

Cultural Differences and Values

Social Sciences

Culture, Economy, and Development Studies

Social Sciences

Demographic Trends and Gender Preferences

Social Sciences

Digital Mental Health Interventions

Social Sciences

Emotional Intelligence and Performance

Social Sciences

Gender, Labor, and Family Dynamics

Health Sciences

Global Health and Surgery

Health Sciences

Global Maternal and Child Health

Social Sciences

Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health

Social Sciences

Health disparities and outcomes

Social Sciences

Healthcare Systems and Reforms

Social Sciences

Hermeneutics and Narrative Identity

Social Sciences

HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses

Health Sciences

Interpreting and Communication in Healthcare

Social Sciences

Intimate Partner and Family Violence

Social Sciences

Language, Discourse, Communication Strategies

Social Sciences

Migration, Health and Trauma

Social Sciences

Multiculturalism, Politics, Migration, Gender

Life Sciences

Parasites and Host Interactions

Health Sciences

Parasitic Diseases Research and Treatment

Health Sciences

Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes

Social Sciences

Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare

Health Sciences

Primary Care and Health Outcomes

Social Sciences

Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction

Social Sciences

Psychology of Development and Education

Social Sciences

Religion, Society, and Development

Social Sciences

Sex work and related issues

Health Sciences

Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy and Associated Phenomena

Social Sciences

Taxation and Compliance Studies

Publications (0)
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Academic Metrics
DepartmentDepartment of Petroleum Engineering
Total Publications0
Research Themes38
Open Access Papers0

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